12-Day Journey to the Holy Land
with Howard Silverman
Start Date: May 8, 2026
End Date: May 19, 2026
Location: Israel
Dear Friends, Our Messianic tour will emphasize the Jewish heritage and essence of the Scriptures and help us to appreciate the beauty and culture of Israel. We will visit important sites from Caesarea, to Galilee, to Jerusalem, to the desert. It will bring to life the journeys of Abraham, the life of Yeshua (Jesus), and the modern state of Israel. In addition to touring the land, we will have the opportunity to interact with Israeli Messiah followers, who will share their unique insights. Our Israeli guide, Eran Salamon, is a premier guide who will provide in-depth teaching and unique insights that will make this an adventure of a lifetime.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Friday, May 8
BEGINNING OF OUR TOUR
Depart USA for Tel Aviv, Israel.
Day 2
Saturday, May 9
INTO THE LAND OF THE BIBLE
Arrive in Tel Aviv, where you will be met at the airport for a transfer to your hotel. If time permits, we will visit the ancient port of Old Yafo [Jaffa], the entrance gate to Eretz Yisrael, from where Yonah Hanavi fled from Hashem. Tour the picturesque alleys, see the house of Shimon, the Tanner, and end with a beautiful view of Tel Aviv. Dinner & Overnight: Netanya
Day 3
Sunday, May 10
CENTRAL COAST & JEZREEL VALLEY
Tour the ancient ruins of Caesarea Maritima National Park, Judaea province's capital city, during Yeshua's time. This is where Shimon Bar Yona met Cornelius, the first Goy to receive Tevilla by Ruach HaKodesh [Gevurot 10], and Shaul of Tarsus preached and was in prison for more than two years [Gevurot 23: 33-35]. Continue to Mt. Carmel, where Eliyahu Hanavi challenged the Baal Prophets, and Hashem answered with fire from heaven [Melachim Alef,18]. After Lunch, tour Tel Megiddo National Park and learn about the Canaanite period and Israel's Kingdom. Look out over Emeq Yizrael [Valley of Gog & Magog] as you gain new insights into biblical prophecy. Look out over Yeshuah's hometown of Natzeret from Mt. Precipice. We will continue driving through the beautiful Galilee landscapes to our hotel. Dinner & Overnight: Tiberias.
Day 4
Monday, May 11
LAKE KINNERET
We will start the day at Ein Sheva ["7 springs"], where Yeshua called the first Talmidim. Stroll along the lake shore where Yeshua prepared the Breakfast by the Sea [Yochanan 21]. Stop for a delicious Shimon Bar Yonah Fish lunch on the shores of the Lake. Follow Yeshua and the Talmidim and take a boat ride on Lake Kinneret, where Yeshua walked on water and calmed the storm. We will conclude the day with a visit to ancient Magdala, the hometown of Miryam of Magdala, where you can see an authentic first-century Beit Knesset where Yeshua and his Talmidim have been. Dinner & Overnight: Tiberias.
Day 5
Tuesday, May 12
GOLAN & NORTHERN BOUNDARY
We will start our day with a beautiful hike at Tel Dan National Park, the headwaters of the Jordan River, overlooking the Israeli-Lebanese border. Explore the fascinating ruins of ancient Dan, where King Jeroboam put the golden calf. Follow Yeshua to Caesarea Philippi [Banias] National Park, where Yeshua asked his Talmidim, “Who do people say that the Ben HaAdam is?” [Mattityahu 16:13]. Look over Mount Hermon, Yeshua’s “Har HaHishtanut" [transfiguration]. After lunch, we will drive to the Golan Heights, look over the road to Damascus, and learn about the history of “Syria” and Israel. We will conclude our day by visiting Har Ashrey, where Yeshua delivered the Drasha Al HaHar [Mattityahu 5]. Dinner & Overnight: Tiberias. Lunch provided.
Day 6
Wednesday, May 13
YARDAN VALLEY
After checking out of our hotel, we will drive south along the Jordan River. Our first stop will be at an incredible archeological site - the ancient city of Beit Shean [Scythopolis] National Park, the capital of the Decapolis. We will continue south along the Yarden Valley to visit Beth Abara National Park [Qaser El Yahud], also known as "Beit-Anyah (Bethany), beyond the Yarden River.” Here, Yeshua received the tevilah in the Yarden from Yochanan of the Tevilah [Yochanan 1: 28], Bnei Yisrael crossed the Yarden River [Yehoshua 3], and Eliyahu Hanavi went up to heaven [Melachim Bais 2: 1-18]. Drive by Yericho, the "city of date palms,” the first city that the Bnei Yisrael concorded as they entered the promised land. After lunch, we will tour Qumran National Park and learn about the incredible discovery of the "Dead Sea Scrolls," followed by an early arrival at our beautiful hotel. Enjoy swimming and relaxation time at the Dead Sea, the lowest place in the world. Dinner & Overnight: Dead Sea. Lunch provided.
Day 7
Thursday, May 14
MIDBAR YEHUDA
Arrive early at Masada National Park [World Heritage Site]. Take part in an unforgettable tour of Herod's fortress, where the last battle between Jews and the Roman Empire took place. We will then visit Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, the largest oasis along the western shore of the Dead Sea, with rich biblical history and incredible wildlife. Visit Wadi Qelt [Nahal Prat] and look over Ma'ale Adumim ["The red ascent”], the ancient Oley Regel [pilgrims] road from Yericho to Yerushalayim. We will conclude our day following Yeshua's footsteps to Har ha-Zeitim [Mount of Olives], overlooking Yerushalayim from the east, for taking pictures, Tefilla, and explanations. Dinner & Overnight: Jerusalem.
Day 8
Friday, May 15
YERUSHALAYIM - YOM YERUSHALAYIM
We will proceed on a fascinating visit to the Yisrael Museum. Our visit includes Heichal HaSefer [Shrine of the Book], which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Model of Yerushalayim at the end of the Second Temple period. After lunch, we will continue for an essential visit to Yad Vashem, the world's Shoah [holocaust] remembrance center. We will visit “Hasidei Umot Ha'olam” [“Righteous Among the Nations”] Avenue and the Shoah Museum. After a short rest at the hotel, we will join the "Yom Yerushalayim" celebrations and march in the "March of Flags" to the Old City and the Kotel. Dinner & Overnight: Jerusalem.
Day 9
Saturday, May 16
FREE SHABBAT IN YERUSHALAYIM
Dinner & Overnight: Jerusalem. Lunch provided.
Day 10
Sunday, May 17
YERUSHALAYIM
We will start our day with an unforgettable visit to the Har Tziyon - Har Habayit [Temple Mount], the holiest place for the Jewish people. Beit Hamikdash was the focus of Yeshuas' activity and the Talmidim in Yerushalayim. Continue to Ir David [City of David] National Park and explore the ancient Yerushalaim. Our visit includes the Chizkiyahu Tunnel [optional] and the Pool of Shiloach. We will continue to have lunch at the old city Jewish Quarter. After lunch, we will go underground to explore the archaeological excavations of the Herodian Mansion, the residences of Yerushalayim's aristocracy in the first century A.D. We will end our tour at the Kotel [Western Wall] praying area. We will conclude our day at the Yerushalayim Archaeological Park, where we will see the Southern Stairs and the entrance gates of the Temple. After Dinner, we will embark on a fascinating tour of the Western Wall Tunnels Excavations to see the Western Wall's foundations and significant remains from 1st-century Yerushalayim. Dinner & Overnight: Jerusalem.
Day 11
Monday, May 18
HEBRON & SHILOH
We will start the day by driving south and stopping at "1000 Meter Lookout", the highest point in Gush Etzion, from where we will enjoy a 360-degree view. We will continue to visit the city of Hebron, where Abraham settled and bought the Field and Cave of Machpelah [Bereshit 23: 8 -18] and where David was anointed king of Israel. We will conduct a moving tour and prayer at the graves of the Avot & Imahot of the Hebrew People. After Lunch, we will drive through the heart of the Bible Land to ancient Shiloh. After touring the fascinating archaeological site, we will stand for tefilla where the Mishkan stood for 369 years, and Hannah prayed for the Messiah [Shmuel Bais 2: 1-10]. Dinner & Overnight: Jerusalem .
Day 12
Tuesday, May 19
ARRIVE HOME
Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport for your early-morning flight. Return home With your heart full of memories!
- $5,495 per person based on double occupancy.
- $4,495 per person Land Only (purchase your own air).
- Single room supplement - $1,495
- $500 per person with registration to secure space.
- 50% of the total amount is due on or before November 5, 2025
- Balance due on or before February 5, 2026
Tour information
GROUND/TRANSFERS: The group will be met on arrival by a Signature Tours representative and transferred to the hotel/airport. Land Only participants not traveling with the group are responsible for scheduling ground transfers.
HOTELS: Superior first-class hotels throughout. Priced based on two people per room with a private bath and shower.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A limited number of single rooms are available at additional supplement prices. Signature Tours and/or the tour leader will make every attempt to pair single participants requesting a roommate. However, the single supplement fee will be charged for each person occupying a single room, whether by choice or circumstance.
MEALS: Breakfast and dinner are provided daily. Lunch is provided on days as noted in the itinerary.
SIGHTSEEING: Entrance fees to all places listed in the itinerary are included, as well as an expert English-speaking guide.
LUGGAGE: Space is limited on the tour buses. Participants are allowed one suitcase weighing 50lbs or less and will be transported in storage under the bus. Participants are allowed one backpack/daypack or personal bag to carry on the bus during the tour. These requirements will meet most airline carrier restrictions. See the carrier website for airline-specific baggage restrictions and requirements. Medical devices are not included in these restrictions.
TIPS, SERVICE CHARGES, AND TAXES: Tips, service charges, and taxes ARE INCLUDED in the selling price. Taxes, as imposed by national and/or local governments, that are not included at the time of booking are the responsibility of the participant.
NOT INCLUDED: Excess baggage fees, passport fees, food or drink items not listed on the regular table menu for included meals, and items of a personal nature such as room service, laundry, etc. Any service not indicated in the itinerary and/or the above list of included features.
PASSPORTS: Passports must be valid with an expiration date of at least six months beyond the return home date of the tour. Participants with non-US passports are responsible for country-specific entry requirements.
AIR: The Air Included option covers round-trip, economy-class airfare from the departure city listed in the itinerary. All group seating is assigned by the airline and cannot be changed by Signature Tours. Seat changes can only be made during check-in at the airport. Upgrades such as Comfort, Premium, Business, or First Class are not available with the Air Included option. Participants who wish to upgrade or purchase a specific seat should choose the Land Only option when registering. Frequent flyer, TSA Precheck, and Global Entry numbers can only be added at check-in.
LAND ONLY: Participants who wish to arrange their own air should choose the Land Only option. Participants arranging their own air should notify Signature Tours at least 6 months prior to the departure date. Land Only Passengers arriving with or before the group are welcome to join the group bus at no additional charge. For those not traveling with the group, Signature Tours can provide contact information to arrange a private transfer.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: This tour requires a substantial amount of walking. Many of the sites are not accessible by wheelchair, and the uneven terrain is not feasible for rollators. Signature Tours reserves the right to refuse individuals who may require special attention beyond what the tour guide and tour host can provide.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel Insurance is not included in the purchase price. For your convenience, we offer travel insurance through Trawick International. Please click here for more information or to enroll in the plan.
A preexisting medical condition waiver is available if purchased within 21 days of registration.
CANCELLATION POLICY: The $500 per person deposit is nonrefundable. Other payments exceeding the $500 per person are refundable in full up to 180 days prior to departure. After this date, refunds for unused accommodations and services will be limited to the amount received from and/or credited by all carriers, sightseeing operators, and hotels. All funds, including the deposit, are non-transferable.
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