JONES + FRIENDS

February 27- March 9, 2026 Private Holy Land Tour

Holy Land Tour Details 

Pre-tour acclimation days: Feb. 27 - 28, 2026

Touring begins March 1 - 9, 2026

9 Days | 8 Nights (+ 2 pre-tour nights)

Pricing $7,999 per person. (Based on 6 people)

Four + Five Star, excellent hotels:

Sites: Caesarea Maritima, Mt. Carmel, Nazareth, Jezreel Valley, Mt. Arbel, Capernaum, Mt. of Beatitudes, Peter’s Primacy, Magdala, Jordan River, Caesarea Philippi, Golan Heights, Hippos, Kursi, Dead Sea, Qumran, Valley of Shadow of Death, Jerusalem, City of David, Southern Steps, Western Wall, Temple Mount, Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Via Dolorosa, Bethesda, Holy Sepulcher, Garden Tomb, Bethlehem*, Yad Vashem Museum, and more.

Tour Proposal

Included in the price of the tour are several specials in addition to traditional sites and experiences.

Included in this tour:

  • 24/7 Private Guide + Driver in luxury 15 passenger Sprinter van with wifi, water bottles, etc.

  • All Breakfasts included in price

  • Shabbat Dinner hosted in local Jerusalem Jewish family home

  • Coordination of all Lunch and Dinner Reservations including the famous American Colony Hotel, Notre Dame Rooftop overlooking Jerusalem, On The River overlooking the Jordan River in Galilee, Port Cafe on the Mediterranean Sea, and others

  • Two Dinners and 1 lunch included in price. All other meals are pay on your own.

  • Challah bread baking workshop with local baker or Market Food Tour

  • Sunset boat ride experience with wine on Sea of Galilee

  • Dead Sea swimming

  • Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum

  • Israel Museum + Shrine of the Book

  • Shopping in the old city and the local Machane Yehuda market

  • Garden Tomb communion

  • Western Wall Tunnel Tour

  • Group transfers to and from airport

  • Tips are included

  • …And more!

PRE-TOUR ITINERARY

  • Arrival Day | February 27, 2026

    Arrive in Tel Aviv. We will arrange a private taxis to meet and pick you up at the airport upon arrival and escort you to the Setai Tel Aviv. Dinner + rest on your own.

  • Pre-Tour Day | February 28, 2026

    Rest, relax and acclimate at the Setai Yafo. Enjoy the pool and hotel amenities.

TOUR ITINERARY

  • Day 1 | March 1, 26

    Your guide will meet you at the hotel with your van and driver. Tour Caesarea Maritima and enjoy lunch overlooking the Mediterranean Sea at the Port Cafe. Visit the Bahai Gardens, Valley of Elah and some local artisans. Dinner and overnight at the Setai.

  • Day 2 | March 2, 26

    Head north along the Via Mar to Nazareth where Jesus grew up. Continue toward Galilee with stops at Mt. Carmel, Jezreel Valley and overlook Galilee from Mt. Arbel. Dinner and overnight in Galilee at the Ramot Resort (Chalet Deluxe Rooms) overlooking the sea.

  • Day 3 | March 3, 26

    Begin the morning in Capernaum, Jesus’ hometown, then visit the Mount of Beatitudes for a time of reflection. Next, lunch and touring of ancient Magdala. Enjoy dinner at On the River Restaurant overlooking the Jordan River. Overnight in Galilee.

  • Day 4 | March 4, 26

    Take a slow morning enjoying your hotel amenities and view of the Sea of Galilee or choose to head further north to Caesarea Philippi, Golan Heights, and Mount Hermon. Meet for lunch at Only Hummus - a small local “hole in the wall” with the best hummus around! After lunch, tour the newly excavated town of Hippos and Kursi. End the day with a sunset worship boat ride on the Sea of Galilee with wine + charcuterie. Dinner at hotel and overnight in Galilee.

  • Day 5 | March 5, 26

    Head south to the Judean Desert with stops at Shiloh, Qumran, The Valley of Shadow of Death and a float in the Dead Sea. End the evening in Jerusalem where you will check into The David Citadel hotel and enjoy an evening walk and dinner at the adjacent Mamilla shopping area.

  • Day 6 | March 6, 26

    Start early with a morning tour of the Temple Mount. Then go underground on a Western Wall Tunnels tour. Learn about the City of David, Hezekiah’s tunnel and the Southern Steps. Have lunch in the Jewish Quarter of the old city and enjoy free time and freshen up at the hotel before doing a night walk to the Western Wall for the beginning of Shabbat. Eat dinner in a local family’s home and learn about this weekly rhythm of rest for the Jewish community. Overnight in Jerusalem.

  • Day 7 | March 7, 26

    Overlook Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives and walk down to the Garden of Gethsemane. Tour more of the Old City sites such as Pools of Bethesda, Via Dolorosa, Herodian Mansion, Holy Sepulcher, Cardo, and more. Finish with teaching and the celebration of communion together at the Garden Tomb. End the day with a special rooftop dinner overlooking the old city at sunset.

  • Day 8 | March 8, 26

    Optional day: Visit Bethlehem, enjoy free time in the Old City and your hotel, go on a Machane Yehuda Market food tour, or take a Challah Bread Baking Class. End the day at the famous American Colony Hotel for dinner.

  • Day 9 | March 9, 26

    Check out and begin your journey home. Depending on your flight time, visit the Yad Vashem Museum or Israel Museum before heading to the airport.

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REGISTRATION DETAILS

  • Flights are a separate purchase from your tour registration.

    Travel Agent: For help booking your flights we suggest using Jackson Travel. Please contact: Kelly@JacksonTravel.com.

    Arrival: Please plan to arrive by early afternoon on February 27th. Your guide and driver will pick up your group upon arrival and take you to Tel Aviv. Check-in at your hotel will be around 3pm.

    Departure: Please plan to leave on an evening flight on March 9th. This will allow you a full day of touring before your departure flight.

  • Travel insurance is available and recommended. We suggest Travel Guard policies for basic travel insurance. It is best to purchase within 14 days of booking your reservation. This covers travel interruptions and the land package part of your trip.

    It is no longer a requirement to have a travel health/medical insurance policy that covers the treatment of COVID-19. It is recommended, however, to purchase an insurance policy that includes a "cancel for any reason" policy which offers the broadest coverage.

    Flight insurance is separate.

  • Use the link below to purchase your trip through Keshet Journeys.

    $7,999 per person.

    Flight separate.

    Please note:

    Group Name: Jones

    Group Leader: Emily Vogeltanz

    Payment: You may pay in full or put down a $500 deposit with Credit Card. To avoid CC fees see ACH details below.

    • $500 deposit due at registration. (*plus a 5% credit card fee)

    • $3,750 due 120 days from start of tour: November 1, 2025 (*plus a 5% credit card fee)

    • $3,749 due 30 days from start of tour: January 30, 2026 (*plus a 5% credit card fee)

    If you prefer to make your payment by Bank transfer:
    Educational Encounters International, Inc. (EEII)
    110 Chestnut Ridge Road
    Suite #228
    Montvale, NJ 07645


    Chase Bank
    1350 Boston Post Rd.
    Larchmont, NY 10538
    ABA Number: 021000021
    Account Number: 198065436765
    Chase Swift Code: CHASUS33

    Keshet Israel address:
    Pierre Koenig 37, Talpiot, PO Box 52236 Jerusalem 9152102
    Telephone: (972) 2 671-3518, Fax: (972) 2 671-3624

  • Visa Details: VISA/PERMIT: 

    Visitors to Israel must have an ETA-IL visa/permit. It is quick and easy to receive an ETA-IL. Please use thislink to get your permit. You will be asked to provide the following information:

    • Personal details

    • Email address

    • Travel information

    • Passport details

    • Photo

    Once submitted, it can take up to 72 hours of the application to receive your permit via email. The ETA-IL permit for entry is valid for two years and it will cost about 25 shekels ($6.82 USD).

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