JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM

Our 2024 Israel trip has been canceled.

Going to Israel doesn’t have to be just a dream.

Experience the trip of a lifetime

Lord willing, everything we have seen on our previous tours we will see on this tour, but in addition, seeing new sites that have been recently opened. As usual, we only have one bus and limited availability. Call us for additional information. To register for this tour, fill in the registration form by clicking one of the “Register” buttons (at the top, middle, and bottom of this page) and send it to us using the “Submit” button. You will be hard-pressed to find a better tour at our price and what we offer from the quality hotels to the number of places we visit.

Top Destinations

Get ready to visit some of the most amazing, important, and breath-taking locations written about in the Word of God!

Journey to Jerusalem is certainly one of the most location filled tours you will be able to find.

Embark on a remarkable 10-day journey like no other, beginning on Tuesday, April 29, 2024. Join Ken Overby on an unforgettable adventure through the heart and history of Israel. Arriving at the iconic Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday, April 30, your senses will awaken as you step into the vibrant tapestry of Tel Aviv.

Indulge in a night of restful reprieve at the exquisite Herod’s Hotel, recharging your spirit for the days ahead. A northward-bound escapade leads you through Mt. Carmel, Megiddo, and Nazareth on to the picturesque Galilee, a region that glows from the ministry of Jesus. Nestled within the embrace of the Leonardo Plaza Hotel, after three sunrises over the sea of Galilee on Tuesday, May 6, 2024, the journey continues to the Biblical landmarks around the Dead Sea, Qumran Caves, Engedi Canyon Springs, and towering Masada. Then comes the crescendo of the Journey in Jerusalem. The mystical energy of this city pulses through the streets, an intricate blend of history and modernity. The renowned Leonardo Plaza Hotel becomes your haven for the next four nights, an oasis of luxury and comfort in the heart of Jerusalem.

From the narrow alleys of the Old City to the panoramic vistas of the Mount of Olives, descending into the Kidron Valley to Gethsemane. Then through the Lion’s Gate, you’ll Immerse yourself in the mosaic of Jewish history, and the birthplace of the N.T. Jewish church that converge where our Lord Jesus of Nazareth taught, did miracles, was crucified and concludes with a worship service where He arose from the dead.

Join us on this extraordinary expedition, where five-star accommodations and guidance by Ken Overby craft an unparalleled adventure. This is more than a tour; it’s an odyssey of discovery, a sojourn of biblical immersion, and a pilgrimage to the Jewish roots of your faith. Your 10-day voyage will leave you transformed, carrying the serenity of the Galilee, the otherworldliness of the Dead Sea, and the majesty of Jerusalem with you wherever you roam.

This is literally the “tip of the iceberg!”

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Journey to jerusalem video

Watch the video below to get a glimpse of what you will experience on our tour! 

 

Tour Insights

What is Included?

Trip Includes: Hotels / Israel “sabra” buffet breakfast and dinner daily / Tips & Taxes / all entry fees for sites / Guide / Bus / Driver / Roundtrip Airfare from your departure city to Tel Aviv.

Price: Total cost per person, based on double occupancy (includes all taxes, tips and entry fees) is $4,444 (based on a minimum of 20 paying travelers). Single room supplement is an additional cost of $1,250, if available. When possible, we will try to arrange for a roommate, if requested. A deposit of $500 is required at time of registration. $2,222 is due by check no later than December 29, 2023, and the balance of payment is to be paid by check on or before March 1, 2024. Credit cards can be used for deposit. Call 919-275-4477. Make checks payable to & mail to: Jewish Awareness Ministries, P.O. Box 1808, Angier, NC 27501-1808. Email Address: office@jewishawareness.org. Reserve your seat today for this exceptional tour!

APRIL-MAY 2024 projected itinerary

Day 1: April 29

Depart Newark NJ USA 10:55 pm, Arrive Tel Aviv, Israel 4:20 pm. Meals on board.

Day 2: April 30

Afternoon Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport / Transfer to Tel Aviv / Overnight at Herods Hotel in Tel Aviv or similar.

Day 3: May 1

Jaffa / Mt. Carmel / Megiddo / Nazareth Village and Overlook / Mt. Arbel / Overnight at Leonardo Plaza hotel in Tiberias or similar.

 

Day 4: May 2

Capernaum / Mt. of Beatitudes / Magdala / Boat ride on Sea of Galilee / Golan Heights / Tel Dan / Caesarea Philippi / Overnight at Leonardo Plaza hotel or similar.

 

Day 5: May 3

Shiloh / Qumran / Overnight at Herod’s Dead Sea Hotel or similar.

 

Day 6: May 4

Masada / Tel Beer Sheva / Tel Azeka / Beit Shemesh / Hass Promenade / Overnight Jerusalem at Leonardo Plaza or similar

 

Day 7: May 5

City of David / Temple Institute / Davidson Center, and Southern Steps / Wailing Wall / Western Wall Tunnel / Overnight Jerusalem at Leonardo Plaza or similar.

 

Day 8: May 6

Bethlehem / Gallicántu / Upper Room / Israel Museum / Yad Vashem / Overnight Jerusalem at Leonardo Plaza or similar.

 

 

Day 9: May 7

Mt. of Olives / Gethsemane / Stephen’s Gate / Pools of Bethesda / Garden Tomb / Overnight Jerusalem at Leonardo Plaza or similar.

 

Day 10: May 8

FREE DAY / overnight Jerusalem at Leonardo Plaza or similar.

 

 

Day 11: May 9

Depart from Tel Aviv 12:00 PM, Arrive at Newark NJ, 4:55 pm, Meals on board.

 

traveler testimonies

“Wow! Thank you so much for such a wonderful trip! All those things in scripture came to life on that trip! Everything was perfect and we appreciate even more your ministry. Also, so grateful for the devotionals which were so informative. Your passion for Jerusalem is contagious!! May God richly bless you!!”        

Lee and Cindy, 2018 Journey to Jerusalem

Listen to the testimonies of some of the individuals who have been on our Journey to Jerusalem tour in the past.

Journey to Jerusalem is richly enhanced by exciting devotional messages in most of the locations we visit. 

Our Israeli tour guide also contributes in a big way to this memorable experience. They bring a vast knowledge to the tour, and share with us amazing cultural, geographical, and historical insights that will bless you!

What are you waiting for?

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8311 S. NC 55 Hwy        Willow Spring, NC 27592

PO Box 1808 Angier, NC 27501

office@jewishawareness.org

919.275.4477

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 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Accommodations: Hotels are superior first class or five-star hotels: in the Sophia Plaza or Leonardo Plaza by the Sea of Galilee, in the Herod’s Dead Sea by the Dead Sea, and in the Leonardo Plaza in Jerusalem, the epicenter of the world. Please be advised that all hotels are subject to availability and a hotel of like quality may be substituted.

Travel Protection: Optional travel protection is not required, but highly recommended. We suggest using www.aardy.com. If you get a policy within 14 days of your deposit with J.A.M. you can get a comprehensive policy with cancel for any reason.

Luggage: One suitcase for check-in and one carry-on per person are allowed. Make sure to check with the airline carrier as to their carry-on policy pertaining to size, weight and restrictions.

Passport: A valid U.S. passport good until November 11, 2024 or beyond is required for entrance into Israel. Your local post office should have passport applications available. If you have a passport, please have it available when registering. No Visa or Inoculations are required for US citizens.

Health Disclaimer for Travel: Passengers registering for the tour accept the responsibility for being in good health and able to walk and travel on the tour. Because many of the sites in Israel are not accessible to the physically challenged, those needing wheelchairs, oxygen, or other ambulatory assistance will find the tour extremely limiting in their experiences.

Cancellation Fees: Total cost per person, based on double occupancy (includes all taxes, tips and entry fees) is $4,444. Single room supplement is an additional cost of $1,250, if available. Land portion only for the tour is $2,900. When possible, we will try to arrange for a roommate, if requested. $100 of the initial $500 deposit is non-refundable. $2,222 is due by check no later than December 29, 2023, and the balance of payment is to be paid by check on or before March 1, 2023. Credit cards can be used for deposit. Cancellation request must be submitted in writing to J.A.M.

Itinerary Length: Your flight times are subject to change without advanced notice. J.A.M. is not responsible for changes and delays in airline schedules and does not reimburse passengers for expenses resulting from delays. If airline(s) change flight schedules, J.A.M. reserves the right to change the itinerary accordingly, and whenever possible, you will be notified in writing. If changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged (per night) $250, single rooms $300. J.A.M. has the right to change the daily schedule of the tour at their discretion. Itinerary days & overnights are subject to change.

What is not included: Miscellaneous fees such as individual transfers, passports, laundry, beverages at meals, most lunches, excess baggage and items of a personal nature.

Fuel surcharge: May be imposed by airlines (paid by passengers).

Statement of Responsibility: Except for the willful negligence of its direct employees, J.A.M. assumes no liability or responsibility for any injuries, inconveniences, illness, irregularity or incidental damages occasioned by circumstances beyond the control of J.A.M., or by any person or reason whatsoever, including but not limited to events such as strikes, revolts, wars, natural disasters, closures of airports or hotels, default or omission of any common or private carrier or the default, negligence, or omission of and by any third party providing services or facilities related to or included in this tour or any part thereof, or in arranging for the same, or the acts or omissions of the Tour Host. Enrollment in and payment for the tour, constitutes your acceptance of the Program Conditions and Statement of Responsibility. The program conditions become a binding contract when your enrollment and deposit payment are received and accepted by J.A.M.

Make checks payable to & mail to: Jewish Awareness Ministries, P.O. Box 1808, Angier, NC 27501-1808. Email Address: office@jewishawareness.org. Reserve your seat today for this exceptional tour! Credit card charge of 3% for all credit payments with the exception of the $500 deposit* Enrollment in and payment of deposit constitutes your acceptance of the “Fine Print” in the brochure.