As we prepare to return to Israel, we are moving forward with optimism and hope for the ongoing peace in the region, allowing us to once again walk in the footsteps of Christ and experience the sacred sites of the Holy Land. The safety of our travelers remains our top priority, and we are committed to monitoring both the U.S. State Department travel advisories and the operations of the BYU Jerusalem Center to ensure a secure and meaningful experience. As some may still feel uncertain at this time, we want our travelers who are ready to book their tour to have peace of mind, which is why we will continue to honor our FULL REFUND policy on all Israel tours that must be canceled due to safety concerns. We look forward to returning to this sacred land!
Israel is a religious headquarters for millions worldwide. Come join us as we discover this part of the world that keeps tourists coming back for more. Follow the footsteps of Christ in the Holy Land, sail on the Sea of Galilee, and pause at the Garden Tomb. Expert guide Dann Hone will teach you the history and culture of this part of the world and will make the tour one that you will remember for a lifetime. Also offering an exciting Jordan pre-tour option. You will not come home wishing you had more.
*Please note that due to the nature of this tour, you must be able to climb stairs and walk unassisted at a moderate pace. You will walk an average of 4-6 miles each day. The days are full of touring from breakfast to dinner time with "down-time" only in the evening.
To complete the experience be sure to add on the Jordan pre-tour adventure into another part of the Bible Lands where prophets, kings, and Jesus Christ traversed. This tour highlights the major sites of Jordan before your Holy Land experience in Israel and Palestine. After our Jordan tour, you will be transferred to our tour group hotel in Hadera, Israel, for the start of our Holy Land tour.
**Please note: due to the nature of this tour, you must be able to climb stairs and walk unassisted at a moderate pace. You will walk an average of 4-6 miles each day. The days are full of touring from breakfast to dinner time with "down time" only in the evening.
Tour ID #9226j10
To Book This Tour, Contact:
Carol Alegre, Tour Manager
Tel: (801) 483-6165
Email Carol
Highlights of the Tour:
- 1 tour-bus experience for the whole tour!
- Morris Murdock LDS tour Director for the whole trip along with local guides
- Pre-Departure Zoom seminars to help prepare you for a true spiritual experience
- VERY INCLUSIVE rate
- Licensed, insured, and bonded travel agency with 60 years of experience!! It matters who you travel with!
Price Includes:
- Deluxe motor coach transportation
- Local guides
- Hotel accommodations in moderate-class hotels
- Sightseeing tours as outlined on the itinerary
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities for Israel tour guides, bus drivers, hotels, and restaurants where meals are included
- Minimum travel insurance
- All breakfast and dinner meals on the land portion
- Whisper Audio headsets throughout the tour
- Digital Travel App
Price does not include:
- Round-trip air from your home city to Amman, Jordan if doing pre-tour, or Tel Aviv, Israel
- Transfers if you are not arriving or departing with the group
- Sightseeing not included on the itinerary
- Additional hotel accommodations if needed for per or post-tour stays
- Items of a personal nature (e.g., phone calls, room service, e-mails, etc.)
- Travel insurance and cancellation waiver
- Lunches except where noted
Payment Terms:
- $500 per person deposit due at the time of booking
- Final payment is due on July 11, 2025
- Cash Discount of $100 per person (please inquire for more details)
Optional Pricing:
- Double Occupancy - $3,920 per person
- Triple Occupancy - $3,920 per person
- Single Supplement - $5,298 private room
- Jordan Pre-Tour Double Occupancy: $ TBD
- Jordan Pre-Tour Single Occupancy: $ TBD
Tour ID #9226j10
To Book This Tour, Contact:
Carol Alegre, Tour Manager
Tel: (801) 483-6165
Email Carol
PRE-TOUR JORDAN OPTION: THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
October 5 - 11, 2026
Double Occupancy - $TBD per person | Triple Occupancy - $TBD | Single Occupancy - $TBD *Prices coming soon!!
Our exciting and unique “Kingdom of Jordan” pre-tour adventure provides the Columbus Holy Land traveler an adventure into another part of the Bible Lands where prophets, kings, and Jesus Christ traversed. This tour highlights the major sites of Jordan prior to your Holy Land experience in Israel and Palestine. At the conclusion of our Jordan tour, you will be transferred to our tour group hotel in Hadera, Israel, for the start of our Holy Land tour.
Monday, October 5, 2026
USA to Amman, Jordan. Depart your home city to Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026: Arrive in Amman
You will be met upon your arrival in Amman where you will be greeted by your tour host, Dann Hone, and transferred to your deluxe Mövenpick Dead Sea Resort with its private beach on the Dead Sea and freshwater swimming pools. (D)
Wednesday, October 7, 2026: Citadel, Archaeology Museum, Jabbok River, Jerash Visitors Center, Wadi al-Yabis.
After breakfast, the group will depart the hotel for a visit to the historic Amman Citadel, one of Jordan’s most significant archaeological sites offering panoramic views of the city. The tour continues to the Jordan Archaeological Museum, home to an impressive collection of artifacts spanning prehistoric to Islamic periods. The journey then follows the route to the Jabbok (Zarqa) River, traditionally associated with the story of Jacob. Afterward, the group will travel to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world, with lunch enjoyed en route. Following the guided tour of Jerash, the next stop will be Wadi al-Yabis, where travelers can see the Awda Ottoman Flour Mill and a remarkable ancient olive tree. The group will return to Amman in the evening, with time for those who wish to explore the downtown souk or market before dinner at the hotel.
Thursday, October 8, 2026: Petra
Today’s journey takes you through the heart of Jordan’s desert landscapes toward the breathtaking city of Petra, one of the great wonders of the ancient world. As we travel along the historic Desert Highway, the scenery shifts from wide open plains to rugged hills dotted with Bedouin tents and traces of ancient civilizations. We’ll pause along the way to admire Shobak Castle, a weathered Crusader fortress that has stood watch over these desert hills for centuries. Arriving in Wadi Musa, we’ll begin our exploration of Petra—the legendary “Rose-Red City” carved into sandstone cliffs more than 2,000 years ago. The walk through the narrow, winding Siq builds anticipation until, suddenly, the magnificent Treasury appears before you, glowing with rich hues of pink and gold. You’ll have time to wander among temples, tombs, and pathways that reveal the beauty and mystery of the Nabataean kingdom. We’ll then visit the Petra Museum to round out the day’s discoveries before settling in at the Petra Moon Resort for dinner and a peaceful evening under the desert sky. (B, D)
Friday, October 9, 2026: Wadi Aravah, Wadi Rum, Bedouin Lunch, Red Sea
After breakfast, we journey south through the striking desert landscapes of southern Jordan, where endless sand dunes and towering sandstone formations create one of the most breathtaking panoramas in the Middle East. We’ll stop at the Wadi Aravah overlook before continuing to Wadi Rum—famously known as the “Valley of the Moon.” Here, you’ll experience the stillness and beauty of this timeless desert on a one-hour camel trek, followed by a traditional Bedouin Zarb lunch cooked in the sand. During our visit, we’ll also learn about Bedouin culture and their remarkable way of life in the desert. In the afternoon, we’ll head to Aqaba, Jordan’s only coastal city, where the golden desert meets the clear blue waters of the Red Sea. A brief city tour introduces you to the area before we visit the Marine Reserve, where you’ll have the chance to snorkel among colorful coral reefs and vibrant marine life. The day concludes at the beautiful Grand Tala Bay Resort, where you can unwind by the pool or enjoy a stroll along the private beach before dinner and a restful evening by the sea.(B, L, D)
Saturday, October 10, 2026: Dead Sea, Al-Karak Today’s journey takes us north from Aqaba through the rugged landscapes of southern Jordan toward the Dead Sea—the lowest place on earth. Along the way, we’ll stop at the Museum at the Lowest Place on Earth, which offers fascinating insights into the region’s ancient history and biblical significance. Nearby lies Lot’s Cave, traditionally believed to be the refuge of Lot and his daughters after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. The small Byzantine church built here preserves mosaics and artifacts that offer a glimpse into early Christian devotion. We’ll continue to Al-Karak, home to one of the largest and most impressive Crusader castles in the Middle East. Its massive stone walls and maze-like passageways tell stories of conquest, courage, and faith. By late afternoon, we arrive at the Dead Sea Spa and Resort, where you’ll have time to relax, take a refreshing dip, and experience the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea—a truly unique natural wonder. The evening concludes with dinner and time to rest as the sun sets over the serene desert horizon. We spend the night at the Mövenpick Amman Hotel. (B, D)
Sunday, October 11, 2026: Amman, Jabbok River, Jerash, Baptismal Site of Jesus (Bethbara or Bethany Beyond Jordan)
After an early breakfast, we begin our day traveling north through the Jordan Valley, filled with landscapes rich in biblical history. Our first stop is Madaba, often called the “City of Mosaics,” where we’ll visit St. George’s Church to see the remarkable 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land—the oldest surviving map of its kind. Nearby, a visit to a local mosaic workshop offers a glimpse into the artistry that has made this town famous for centuries. From there, we continue to Mount Nebo, where tradition holds that Moses looked out upon the Promised Land before his death. The panoramic view from this sacred mountain stretches across the Jordan River valley toward the hills of Jerusalem—a moment that inspires quiet reflection. Following a traditional buffet lunch, we descend through the high hills of the Ajloun province to the great rift valley of the Jordan River and see in the distance the city of Palms, Jericho. We will make the crossing of the Jordan close to where Joshua and the children of Israel, Elijah and Elisha, Joseph and Mary, and Jesus and His disciples crossed near Al-Mughtas or “Bethany beyond the Jordan”, the probable site of Bethbara where the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist occurred. We will reminisce those events as we visit the place of the Baptism of Jesus Christ and the translation of Elijah before we cross the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the modern nation of Israel and the Palestinian Authority Territories. After crossing the border, we will pass by Jericho and through the Judaean Hill Country before continuing our journey to the Mediterranean coastal city of Hadera and our accommodations for dinner and overnight at the Hadera Resort by Jacob Hotels located with a private beach un the sea. Here we will meet the rest of the Holy Land group and, if time permits, have a brief get-acquainted meeting after supper. (B, D)
To Book This Tour, Contact:
Carol Alegre, Tour Manager
Tel: (801) 483-6165
Email Carol
As we prepare to return to Israel, we are moving forward with optimism and hope for the ongoing peace in the region, allowing us to once again walk in the footsteps of Christ and experience the sacred sites of the Holy Land. The safety of our travelers remains our top priority, and we are committed to monitoring both the U.S. State Department travel advisories and the operations of the BYU Jerusalem Center to ensure a secure and meaningful experience. As some may still feel uncertain at this time, we want our travelers who are ready to book their tour to have peace of mind, which is why we will continue to honor our FULL REFUND policy on all Israel tours that must be canceled due to safety concerns. We look forward to returning to this sacred land!
