Master Minded Ministries following in the Footsteps of Abraham

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 October 10: Departure

• Board your flight from Seattle to Amman, Jordan

Full Day Itinerary

Board your overnight flight from Seattle to Jordan. Aloft, we will have dinner, time to sleep, breakfast, and the opportunity to praise the Lord for His beautiful creation from the vantage point of 35,000 feet!

Day 2 October 11: Arrive in Amman

• This evening, arrive in Amman, Jordan
• Meet our representative and transfer to your hotel in the Dead Sea

Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea or similar

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Arrive at Queen Alia Airport. After passing through passport control and customs, meet your tour director, transfer to your hotel in the Dead Sea area, and check-in. Get a good night's sleep before tomorrow’s adventure.

Day 3 October 12: Tel el-Hammam - Mt. Nebo

• Visit Tel el-Hammam and explore the excavation site
• Stop at Mt. Nebo, from which Moses viewed the promised land
• Return to your hotel in the Dead Sea for an afternoon at leisure

Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea or similar Breakfast & dinner

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After breakfast, drive to the excavation site of Tel el-Hammam, which is considered to be the real location of ancient Sodom. Excavations have revealed a large, fortified city that was suddenly and violently destroyed—possibly by a cataclysmic event—lending support to the theory. Explore the impressive ruins, including city walls, gates, administrative buildings, and residential areas dating back to the Bronze Age.

Continue to the most revered site in Jordan, Mount Nebo, from which Moses viewed the Promised Land but would not be permitted to enter. A small, square church was built here by early Byzantine Christians and was later expanded into a vast complex

Return to your resort and spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying the Dead Sea and the resort facilities.

Day 4 October 13: Dead Sea, Jordan – Arad, Israel

• Transfer to Allenby Crossing to cross the border to Israel
• Meet your Israeli tour guide and transfer to your hotel in Arad
• En route, view the Ginat Footprint

Roxon Desert Arad or similar Breakfast & dinner

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After breakfast and check-out this morning, transfer to Allenby Bridge Crossing from Jordan to Israel. Meet your Israeli guide and drive to your hotel in Arad.

En route, stop to see the Giant Footprint. This series of massive foot-shaped enclosures in the Jordan Valley are linked to ancient Israelite traditions and suggested to be the area of Biblical Gilgal.

Relax in the hotel until dinner.

Day 5 October 14: Arad – Beer Sheva – Jerusalem

• Explore the archeological site of Tel Arad
• Visit Tel Beer Sheva National Park, thought to be the site of Biblical Beer Sheva
• Stop at Gerar, an important Biblical city

Dan Panorama Jerusalem or similar Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Travel south to the Negev area to explore some archaeological sites associated with the early Canaanites.

First, arrive in Tel Arad to view the remains of a fortified Canaanite city from over 5000 years ago. It is surrounded by a wall and divided into public buildings and residential areas. Explore the water reservoir, the fortifications, the residential homes, the palace, and the temples.

Continue to Tel Beer Sheva, an important Biblical site and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is known to be where the forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, lived and worked. See the altar, the well, the old city gates and more.

En route back to Jerusalem, stop at Gerar for more insights about the Canaanite history of the region. This important Biblical city was the set for significant interactions between the Patriarchs and Philistine leaders.

Day 6 October 15: Jerusalem – Hebron area

• Drive to Hebron, one of the holiest Jewish cities
• Visit the sacred Tomb of the Patriarchs
• Stop at Alonei Mamre, where Abraham dwelt and received divine visitors
• Return to Jerusalem

Dan Panorama Jerusalem or similar Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

This morning, travel to one of the holiest cities in Judaism, Hebron, where its Jewish presence dates back over 3,000 years.

Visit the significant site of Ma’arat HaMachpelah, the Tomb of the Patriarchs, which, according to tradition, is the burial place of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Leah, housed within an ancient Herodian structure.

Continue to Alonei Mamre (the Oaks of Mamre), believed to be the site where Abraham welcomed the three angels and received the divine promise that Sarah would bear a son. This peaceful and evocative spot connects you to a pivotal moment in the Book of Genesis, symbolizing hospitality, faith, and covenant. Ruins from the Herodian and Byzantine periods can still be seen, adding a layer of historical depth to its biblical significance.

Day 7 October 16: Jerusalem - Samaria Area

• Start your day with a special visit to Garden Tomb for a communion service
• Explore Tel Shiloh, the first home of the Tabernacle
• Continue to Bethel, Biblical Luz

Dan Panorama Jerusalem or similar Breakfast & dinner

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Begin the day with a visit and a communion service at the Garden Tomb, believed to be the garden and sepulcher of Joseph of Arimathea, and the site of the burial and resurrection of Jesus.

Later, drive to Tel Shiloh, the ancient religious center of Israel. This site served as the first home of the Tabernacle, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept during the time of Joshua, the Judges, and the prophet Samuel. Explore the ancient ruins, walk among mosaics and olive trees, and see how the ancient text comes to life.

Continue to Bethel (House of God), where Jacob dreamed of the ladder reaching heaven and where God reaffirmed His covenant with him. Jacob later built an altar to God there in gratitude for its protection. On the way back, stop at the location of the Tomb of the Prophet Samuel.

Day 8 October 17: Nablus Area – Jerusalem

• Travel north to the area of Nablus
• Meet your Palestinian guide and tour some important Biblical sites
• Visit Joseph’s tomb, Mount Ebal, and Jacob’s Well
• Return to Jerusalem

Dan Panorama Jerusalem or similar Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Travel north of Jerusalem to Nablus, ancient Shechem, between Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal, where Abraham first built an altar to the Lord after entering the Promised Land. Meet your Palestinian guide and visit some of the most significant Biblical sites. Begin with a visit to Joseph's Tomb, where, according to tradition, Joseph, son of Jacob, was buried after the Israelites returned from Egypt. 

Ascend Mount Ebal, where Joshua built an altar after the battle of Ai. Later, visit the land Jacob purchased and later dug a well, known as Jacob's Well, where Jesus had his profound conversation with the Samaritan woman, revealing himself as the Messiah.

Note: This tour depends on the security situation at the time of your visit and will be available only if a permit is granted. If this tour is not possible, an alternative itinerary will be offered.

Return to Jerusalem for an evening at leisure.

Day 9 October 18: Jerusalem

• Enjoy a day at your leisure in Jerusalem

Dan Panorama Jerusalem Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Jerusalem. Stroll the busy streets of downtown Jerusalem, shop in the Old City "suk," and explore the many amazing facets of the world's most desired and coveted city.

Day 10 October 19: Jerusalem

• Ascend Temple Mount and visit the Western Wall
• Explore the excavation of the City of David
• Enjoy a festive farewell dinner

Dan Panorama Jerusalem or similar Breakfast & dinner

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Ascend Temple Mount, identified as the Biblical Mount Moriah, where Abraham brought Isaac to be sacrificed and is the location of the Jewish Temple. Visit the Western Wall, the last remaining segment of the ancient walls that surrounded the Second Temple. It is considered the most sacred place where Jews are permitted to pray and is a symbol of Jewish yearning for their ancestral and spiritual homeland.

Explore the City of David and see the newest and most exciting excavations of Jerusalem during the time of the first Temple period. The story of the City of David began over 3,000 years ago, when King David left the city of Hebron for a small hilltop city known as Jerusalem, establishing it as the unified capital of the tribes of Israel. Today, deep underground, the City of David is revealing some of the most exciting archeological finds of the ancient world. Walk through Hezekiah’s Tunnel, which still flows with water.

Later tonight, gather with your fellow travelers for a festive farewell dinner.

Day 11 October 20: Departure

• Bid farewell as you transfer to the airport for your return flight from Tel Aviv to Seattle

Full Day Itinerary

Your spiritual journey comes to an end as you arrive in the USA later today.

Hotels

Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea

Deluxe

Unwind in contemporary comfort on the shores of the Dead Sea at the Holiday Inn Resort, where palm-lined pools and a private beach invite total relaxation. Float in healing waters, indulge in spa treatments made with natural Dead Sea products, or sip cocktails as the sun sets over the horizon. With inviting dining options, sunset views, and warm Jordanian hospitality, this resort is a perfect retreat between desert adventures.

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Roxon Desert Arad

First Class

Set against the dramatic scenery of the Negev, Roxon Desert Arad invites you to experience warm hospitality and personalized service in a unique, tranquil setting. Explore the captivating surroundings through exciting outdoor adventures, then unwind in the hotel's comfortable rooms, relax poolside, or savor refreshments at the lobby bar. From cozy corners scattered across the grounds to delightful culinary treats, every detail ensures your desert stay is unforgettable.

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Dan Panorama Jerusalem

First Class

The Dan Panorama Hotel Jerusalem is located in the heart of the city offering easy access to the Old City, Bloomfield Garden, King David Hotel and other fascinating places of interest.

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In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.

Trip Details

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