Israel & Petra 2025
**POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE**
9 day tour of israel/ 2 day tour of petra, jordan & red sea
tentative israel Tour itinerary
sunday, MAY 11: Departure from the USa
monday, MAY 12: Arrive in Israel
The Via Maris: The Path to Blessings, Tel Yaffo, Caesarea Maritima, Aqueducts
Tuesday, May 13:
Arrive at Muhraqa Monastery, Mt. Carmel, Megiddo, Nazareth Village, Mount Precipice, TBD – Preview and Orientation for the Northern Arena
Wednesday, May 14:
Arrive Tel Dan, Depart/Arrive to Caesarea Philippi, Depart for Hazor (short visit), Capernaum, Depart to Nof Ginosar Museum and Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee TBD - ACS Preview and Orientation for Sea of Galilee, Overnight at Sea of Galilee
Thursday, may 15:
Explore Jacob’s Well and Tel Balata (Ancient Shechem), Ancient Samaria (Sebastia), Depart back to Tiberius, Explore Magdala Archaeological Park/Church of the Beatitudes, TBD Preview and Orientation (Beth Shean and the Dead Sea), Overnight in Galilee (Kinar Hotel)Alternatives: Church of the Beatitudes, Bethsaida (Et Tel), Mount Arbel
friDAY, MAY 16:
Arrive at Tel Jezreel/Spring of Harod (A study in Contrast: Ahab and Gideon), Depart for – Beit Shean National Park, Beit Shean National Park, Baptismal Site at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Dead Sea Experience, Overnight at Dead Sea
saturday, may 17:
Masada, En Gedi/Qumran, Jericho, Mt. Scopus, Israel Museum after dinner, TBD - Preview and Orientation to the City of David,Overnight in Jerusalem
sunday, may 18:
Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Upper Room and then, Walk to Bema Seat of Pilate, Judgement Site of Jesus, Citadel of David/Herod’s Palace, Church of Alexander Nevsky (closed),City of David: Archaeology Tour of Jebusite City and David’s Palace, Hezekiah’s Tunnel or Canaanite Tunnel (A Trusting King), Pool of Siloam (The King of Kings), Overnight in Jerusalem
monday, may 19:
Tour Herodium, Shepherds Fields/Bethlehem, Valley of Elah, Tel Azeka, Tel Beth-Shemesh, Depart to Jerusalem, Western Wall Tunnels /Israel Museum, Evening Walk into Jerusalem/Possible Late Night Western Wall Tunnel tour, Overnight in Jerusalem
Tuesday, may 20:
Arrival to Eilat, Israel, Depart Hotel, Arrive at the Church of St. Peter of Gallicantu, Davidson Center and Southern Steps, Bethesda Pool at St. Anne Church, Via Dolorosa, Garden Tomb, Zedekiah’s Tunnels (as time permits),Fare well Dinner: Flights Home and beginning of Post Trip
wednesday, may 21: petra
This afternoon, we depart from Jerusalem and drive to the southern tip of Israel arriving in Eilat. After checking-in at our waterfront hotel, enjoy the evening exploring Eilat with others from our group.
thursday, may 22:
Luxurious day in Eliat (free snorkel tour included)
friday, may 23: fly home
This morning, we'll visit the Eilat Underwater Observatory where an astonishing variety of tropical fish and coral are visible in their natural habitat. Head north to the natural wonder that is Makhtesh Ramon.We'll drive deep into the crater to see some of its wonders and learn how this geological marvel formed over millions of years. After, visit the desert tomb of Israel's founding Prime Minister David Ben Gurion and examine his vision of "making the desert bloom." From here, we will continue to Ben Gurion International Airport where we will say our goodbyes to new friends and Israel as we take our flights home.
**Itinerary information subject to change
pricing
Israel tour 9 days, 8 nights all inclusive
$2,850 per person
(does not include flights or tips)
Petra/ Red Sea Experience
3 overnights at a luxurious Red Sea Resort with pool and beach access
3 breakfasts in hotels open buffet-style
Private Bus + driver for the entire tour WIFI/AC
Entrance fees to ancient city of Petra, featured in the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Private guide during your visit to Petra
Visa (single entry) to Jordan (~60$)
Tax borders Israeli + Jordan (~50$ per person)
Visit the ancient city of Beersheba, where Abraham made a covenant with the Philistine king Abimelech of Gerar (Genesis 21). It was also home to Isaac and Jacob, the other patriarchs (Genesis 26, 28, 46).
Free Snorkel Tour in the Red Sea
Porterage in hotels
Welcome kit
Meet & Assist
Drop off at the Airport for Departure
Tips not included
$1,300 per person
post-trip add on
freed-hardeman university archaeological dig & israel exploration tour
May 22- June 1, 2025 (dates subject to change)
**Price for Non-student Pending
Your Guides
Dr. Jonathan Moore
Dr. Jonathan Moore is a full-time physician with Master's degrees in Education and Bible and a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies and Archaeology. Founder of 'Seeing the World Through His Eyes,’ Moore and his family have traveled extensively worldwide, including Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Italy, and the Mediterranean. Moore is an adjunct professor at Freed Hardeman University Graduate School of Theology. Jonathan and his wife, Kim, have three children and two grandchildren.
Gary Massey, Jr., J.D.
Gary has traveled to and led travel groups to places associated with Bible History on many occasions. He has led multiple tours to Israel, Greece, Italy, Egypt, and Turkey. Gary is also an instructor with Bible Land Passages.
Gary Massey has been preaching the gospel since he was a teenager. Gary earned Bachelor’s degrees in Bible and History from Freed Hardeman University and then entered law school at Samford University.
Between college and law school, Gary married his college sweetheart, Michelle Hayes, from Waverly, Tennessee. Now, they have three wonderful children – Lauren, Elizabeth, and Mark. Since 1998, Gary and Michelle have made their home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Gary has been a minister at the Mountain Creek Church of Christ since 2000 and the regular pulpit minister there since 2004. Gary has been a frequent lecturer on Bible Lectureships throughout the United States, as well as many gospel meetings and other Bible programs.
In 2001, Gary founded his own law firm, focusing on injuries and employment cases. He serves on the Boards of Trustees for Freed Hardeman University and the Tennessee Children’s Home and is also an Instructor with Bible Lands Passages ministries.