Walking the Jesus Trail Sample Itinerary Day 1 & 2 Depart USA, Arrive in Tel Aviv Take an international flight to Tel Aviv and transfer to Nazareth for dinner and overnight. C Day 3 Hike: Nazareth to Cana via Zippori (13.4km+3km for Zippori park = 10 miles: 4-6 hours) This morning, join the Jesus trail starting in Nazareth where you can discover great churches, delightful market places and coffee shops. Hike up and out of Nazareth to Zippori National Park. Then on, through the forest to Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle. M Day 4 Hike to the Sea of Galilee: Kibbutz Lavi to Arbel (15.7km = 9 miles: 4-6.5 hour) Hike to the Sea of Galilee C Day 5 Hike from Arbel to Magdala (10km = 6 miles: 4-6 hour) The day starts with a challenging climb down from the heights of Arbel to Wadi Haman (also known as the Valley of the Doves) where you will enjoy an easy walk to Magdala. Take the bus to Ancient Boat Museum at Nof Ginnosar before enjoying a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee E Day 6 Sites Around the Shore of the Sea (Less than 8Km = 4 miles: less than 4 hours hiking) Travel by bus to visit Capernaum. Walk to the Tabgha, the Chapel of Peter’s Primacy and the Church of the Fish and Loaves. Back on the bus, you’ll continue to the Mount of Beatitudes and to Bethsaida. E Day 7 Jordan Valley Today’s sites are all by bus: Travel down the Jordan Valley to visit Jericho, Qasr el-Yehud and Bethlehem before arriving in Jerusalem. s and Day 8 Jerusalem carce M Most of today’s exploration of the city will be on foot. Visit the Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Mount Zion, Upper Room, St. Peter in Gallicantu, Via Dolorosa, Pool of Bethesda, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Return to the hotel for dinner. Depending on the flight schedule, the group will either overnight in Jerusalem or transfer to the airport after dinner for a late evening flight home. (This information will be finalized a couple weeks before you depart.) Day 9 Return to USA For Price and Departure Dates, Contact call 888-431-7902 ext 287 E Easy changes in M Moderately challenging C Challenging elevation elevation, good footing terrain with noticeable changes and footing. Easy access to water. changes in elevation Scarce access to water. HL15 Quote Request for Hiking the Jesus Trail Code = T Mail to: Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies • ATTN: Susan Andrus • PO Box 6067 l Lakeland, FL 33807 Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ qSend me emails about my JCBS trip Address:________________________________________________________________________________________________ City:____________________________________________________ State:______________ Zip Code____________________ Phone____________________________________________ Alt. Phone:____________________________________________ Are You a US Citizen? qYES qNO IF YOU ARE NOT A US CITIZEN: q I understand EOT is not responsible for providing travel documents such as Visas. It is my responsibility to check with the consultate of each country I am visiting and obtain any necessary paperwork required to enter those countries. I need to keep the budget for this trip around $__________ I/We want to Depart the USA on: __________________ , 2015 or 2016 I/We want to Return to the USA on: _________________ , 2015 or 2016 I/We want JCBS to arrange the flight to Tel Aviv qYES q NO Depart the USA from (city): I plan to lead a group qYES (list how many):________ q NO Questions/Comments: FIT TO HIKE STATEMENT: Passengers registering for the Jesus Trail Hike accept the responsibility for being in good health and able to hike for long distances, up and down along uneven paths, mountains, rock formation and other unpredictable walk ways. Because the daily hiking and most of the lodging is not accessible to the physically challenged, those needing oxygen, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, or other ambulatory assistance will find the tour an unmanageable experience. If you have questions, please contact the Jerusalem Center for more details..