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Day 6 - Wed, November 9
Judea/ The Wilderness
Dead Sea/ Journey down the old Jericho Road with a short stop in the Judean wilderness and reflect on the ‘Good
Samaritan’ story.
Samaria
The Dead Sea
Dinner & Overnight Stop by the shores with opportunity to float in the unique waters.
by Galilee
The Jordan River
To the banks at Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan where John baptized.
Jericho Oasis
Into the oasis town to examine the fallen walls, its natural spring, and the town’s sycamore trees.
Shechem
Into the hills of Samaria and the valley between Mounts Gerazim and Ebal. Stop and visit Jacob’s Well
at Sychar with opportunity to draw water from the 135-foot well.
The Jordan Valley
North by Gilead and Gilboa to the shores of the Sea of Galilee and the hotel.
Day 7 - Thu, November 10
Gospel The ‘Peace View’
Galilee Ascend the Golan to this location overlooking the Sea of Galilee where the full circumference of the Lake
and its harp shape can be seen.
Chorazim
Dinner & Overnight
by Galilee On to the northern hills and the city site with its impressive remains of the Synagogue and ‘Seat of
Moses’.
Capernaum
Down to the center of Jesus’ Galilean ministry with extensive excavations reflecting seaside life in Gospel
days.
Mount of Beatitudes
Up to the mount overlooking the sea where Jesus taught.
The Seashore
Stand on the lake beach in the traditional area where Jesus made breakfast for the disciples and restored
Peter.
Sailing Galilee
From a dock near Magdala, sail in a private wooden boat of the kind that the disciples used, stopping
mid-way for a demonstration of old fishing techniques.