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Journey of Hope: Jordan, Israel, Palestine Biblical Tour
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Journey of Hope: Jordan, Israel, Palestine Biblical Tour
June 3 - 14, 2026
From $4,859 USD / $6,560 CAD
Celebrate God’s faithfulness as you journey through biblical sites with fellow pilgrims seeking the peacemaking way of Jesus. Trace the Israelites’ path to Canaan, visit Petra’s ruins, and stand atop Mt. Nebo. Pray at the Jordan River, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem’s Western Wall; share communion at a garden tomb; and explore Nazareth, Capernaum, and Masada. Conclude at Caesarea, where Peter welcomed the gospel’s expansion. Guided by Nelson Kraybill, this journey blends worship, reflection, and engagement with today’s justice issues.
Nelson Kraybill
Tour Expert
12 Days
Duration
Jordan, Israel, Palestine
Countries Visited
Moderately Active
Activity Level
Trip Highlights
Follow Biblical Journeys – Walk in the footsteps of the Israelites from Canaan to Petra and Mount Nebo.
Stand at Sacred Sites – Float in the Dead Sea, see where John baptized Jesus, and visit the Jordan River crossing.
Explore Jesus’ Life – Visit Nazareth, Capernaum, and the Sea of Galilee while hearing the Beatitudes and enjoying a St. Peter’s Fish lunch.
Celebrate in Holy Cities – Pray at the Western Wall, sing carols at the Church of the Nativity, and share communion at the Garden Tomb.
Reflect on Faith and Justice – Ascend Masada, explore Qumran, and engage with biblical stories and contemporary insights with Nelson Kraybill.
DAY 1 • June 3, 2026
Amman
Arrive in Amman, Jordan, settle into your hotel, and gather to enjoy the first of many meals together. With a population of more than 2 million, Amman is the political and cultural centre of Jordan. It is also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
DAY 2 • June 4, 2026
Amman
Tour the ancient Citadel of Amman (Biblical Rammah) and the Roman city of Jerash.
DAY 3 • June 5, 2026
Petra
Ascend the heights of Mount Nebo, where Moses surveyed the Promised Land that he could not enter. See Herod the Great’s mountaintop fortress of Machaerus, likely where John the Baptist was killed. Stop at the Byzantine Church which contains the oldest map of Palestine, dating to the 6th century. Follow the ancient Kings Highway south into the biblical land of Moab—home of Ruth from the Old Testament. Learn about the Israelites’ trek through this region on their way to the Promised Land, as well as the story of Balaam and his talking donkey. Stop for the night in Petra (called Seir in the Bible).
DAY 4 • June 6, 2026
Dead Sea
Take in the grandeur of Petra, an ancient trade centre and burial grounds of the Nabataean people during New Testament times. See amazing temple-like tombs chiselled from rose-coloured sandstone at this world-famous site. Then travel to the Dead Sea and relax as you float in its buoyant salty waters.
DAY 5 • June 7, 2026
Dead Sea
Explore the Jordan River valley, the site of many pivotal biblical events. See where the Israelites crossed into the Promised Land and remember that God miraculously parted the waters for his chosen people. View the traditional spot where Elijah was taken up to heaven in a fiery chariot. See where John the Baptist preached in the wilderness and where the heavens opened as Jesus was baptized.
DAY 6 • June 8, 2026
Tiberias
Cross from Jordan into Israel via Allenby Bridge and drive to ancient Jericho and take a cable car up Mount of Temptation. Drive north through the Jordan Valley and head inland to ancient Jezreel Valley —where King Ahab took Naboth’s vineyard. Also pass by Mount Gilboa where Saul fell in battle. Continue to Harod Spring where Gideon chose his best soldiers. Continue north to the Sea of Galilee and stop at Magdala if time permits on the way north along the shores of the Sea of Galilee to your guest house.
DAY 7 • June 9, 2026
Tiberias
Drive along the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum, where we visit the synagogue and the place where early Christians remembered Peter’s house. We continue to Tabgha (short for Heptapagon, “seven springs”) to view the mosaics in the Church of the Loaves and Fishes. Enjoy a St. Peter’s Fish Lunch. Ascending the Mt. of Beatitudes, we listen to Jesus’ teachings. On an ancient trade route, we pass Hazor and then go on to Dan. Here we do a nature walk and visit the high place where Jeroboam son of Nebat set up a golden calf. We continue to Caesarea Philippi (Banias), where Peter answered Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” Our route then takes us over the Golan Heights, skirting Mt. Hermon, with a view toward Damascus. We end the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.
DAY 8 • June 10, 2026
Jerusalem
Depart the Sea of Galilee, ascending to Nazareth, where Jesus spent his youth. View Mount Tabor, Mount Carmel, Mount Gilboa, and the Hill of Moreh before visiting Nazareth Village for a parable walk and first-century synagogue replica. Explore nearby Sepphoris, thought to be where Jesus once worked, and visit the Church of the Annunciation. Cross the Valley of Jezreel to Megiddo—biblical Armageddon—then continue to Caesarea Maritima to see the Roman harbor, aqueduct, Pilate’s palace, and theater, where the Gospel first reached the Gentiles (Acts 10). Travel through the Sharon Plain and ascend to Jerusalem, pausing at Mount Scopus for your first breathtaking view of the Holy City.
DAY 9 • June 11, 2026
Jerusalem
Travel to Bethlehem for a look at the Church of the Nativity and Shepherds’ Field. Visit Bethlehem Bible College for a faculty lecture. Be served lunch at the college ($15 USD per person), and peruse the college’s gift shop. At the Israel Museum, an extensive model will give you a bird’s eye view of ancient Jerusalem. Also, see the Shrine of the Book. See the Pool of Siloam at the edge of the Old City of David, which was rediscovered and excavated in 2004. Step into a medieval building with an Upper Room commemorating the Last Supper.
DAY 10 • June 12, 2026
Jerusalem
Head down to the desert for a visit to Masada, the magnificent site of Herod’s palaces and of the last stand of the Jews who rebelled against Rome (AD 66-73). At Qumran, survey the ruins of the first-century radical Jewish community in the desert that produced the Dead Sea Scrolls found in caves nearby. Later, learn from MCC workers in Jerusalem.
DAY 11 • June 13, 2026
Jerusalem
From the Mount of Olives—where Jesus often retreated—get a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Pray in the Garden of Gethsemane. Pause at the Western Wall (also known as the Wailing Wall) in the Old City. Walk along the Via Dolorosa, and visit the Tower of David Museum to see the Kishle—the possible location of the Praetorium where Jesus faced Pilate. Celebrate communion in the Garden Tomb. Reminisce about your tour over a farewell dinner together.
DAY 12 • June 13, 2026
Jerusalem
Depart for home with rich new insights about your faith and the Bible.
Pricing
Registration By:
Early Bird Rate until December 11, 2025
After December 11, 2025
Double Occupancy:
$4,859 USD | $6,560 CAD
$5,459 USD | $7,360 CAD
Single Occupancy:
$5,909 USD | $7,980 CAD
$6,509 USD | $8,780 CAD
Inclusions
Hotel accommodations while on tour
Land transportation within the tour
Group airport transfers
Entrance fees as per itinerary
All breakfasts, all dinners
Expert tour leaders and local guides
Jordan Visa fee
Gratuities for drivers, guides, and group meals
Exclusions
International airfare and all associated fees
Airport transfers
Lunches
Beverages with meals
Any additional or optional activities
Visas (if required)
TOUR EXPERT
Nelson Kraybill
Bible Scholar · Author · Pastor · Storyteller · Bonsai Enthusiast · Photographer · Bicyclist
Nelson Kraybill thrives on connecting ancient sites and texts with scripture and early church narratives, always with a view to how the witness of previous generations is relevant for Christian life today. Over a period of four decades he has variously served as a pastor, cross-cultural missioner, college instructor, seminary administrator, and Mennonite World Conference president.
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