

BRIDGIT MELTON ISRAEL EXPEDITION
Expedition ID: 23-03.3
11 DAYS
March 16 - 26, 2023

Do you ever feel confused when you read the Bible? Do you feel like you are missing things the author intended for you to understand? Would you like to gain clarity and confidence reading the Bible? Would you like to encounter God in the lands of the Bible?
Accompany Bridgit Melton on this exciting eleven day expedition of Israel as we Journey through the Bible. Walk in the footsteps of Jesus as you explore the lands where He and the disciples walked. Explore sites familiar from the Scriptures, such as Jerusalem, Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, and many more.
Join us as we use the world of the Bible to help you understand the words of the Bible.
This is an Open Expedition that anyone is welcome to join.
PREMIUM
Service

Expedition ID: 22-10.1
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Masada
Galilee
Included
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Hotels (+ breakfast and dinner)
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All entrances per itinerary
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Local English speaking guide
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Biblical Expeditions Expert Instructor
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AC Luxury Tour Bus
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Hotel City Taxes
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All tips (guides, hotels, and drivers)
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Biblical Expeditions trip devotional and learning resources

$3830
Land Only Starting at:
Concierge
All expeditions include our industry-first unique concierge service. This service ensures your expedition operates at the highest level of service throughout the trip. Forgot something? Have a craving for something sweet? Looking to go into town after a day of touring? Have dietary restrictions? Our concierge is on hand throughout your entire trip ensuring your needs are met every step of the way. Our concierge's work directly for us and are there to serve you throughout your expedition.
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Accomodations
Expedition Host

Bio Coming Soon
Bridgit Melton
Expedition Instructor
Marc Turnage holds an MA in Ancient Judaism and the Origins of Christianity from Jerusalem University College. He is currently finishing his PhD in the Land of Israel Studies Department at Bar Ilan University located in Ramat Gan, Israel, under the supervision of Professor Esther Eshel. Marc has taught graduate and undergraduate students at several universities in the United States and abroad.
Marc moved to Israel to study because he felt that the issues of spatial, historical, cultural, and spiritual settings played a vital role in how we read the Bible. While studying in Israel, he fell in love with the lands of the Bible. He has been guiding groups through Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Italy for over twenty years. Marc is a highly sought-after guide and teacher and routinely trains and lectures local tour guides about guiding Christian groups. He is passionate about leading biblical tours that deliver the very finest experience and helping people understand how to read the Bible.
Marc has published widely for both academic and popular audiences. His most recent book, Windows Into the Bible, was named by Outreach Magazine one of its top 100 Christian living resources. Marc is a widely sought-after speaker, and a gifted teacher. He resides in Springfield, MO with his family.

Marc Turnage
Expedition Itinerary - March 16 - 26, 2023

Thursday
March 16
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Depart USA

• Arrival Tel Aviv
• Travel to Hotel By Bus
• Dinner and Overnight on the Mediterranean coast

Friday
March 17

Saturday
March 18
• Port-city of Caesarea
• Mount Caramel
• Nazareth
• Church of the Annunciation
• Jezreel Valley



Sunday
March 19
• Dan
• Banias, Ancient Caesarea Philippi
• Golan Heights
• Mount Hermon
• Almagor
• Beitsaida Valley
• Chorazin
• Baptism In The Jordan River
• Capernaum
• Magdala
• Museum at Kibbutz Ginnosar
• Evening boat ride on the Sea of Galilee

Monday
March 20



Tuesday
March 21
• Masada
• Qumran
• Wadi Qilt Overlook
• Visit and swim in the Dead Sea

Wednesday
March 22
• Israel Museum
• City of David
• Bethlehem
• Church of Nativity


• Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial
• Mahaneh Yehudah Market
• Free time to explore Jerusalem and
shop the Old CIty

Thursday
March 23
• Shephelah
• Elah Valley
• Beth Shemesh
• Nebi Samwil
• Gibeon

Friday
March 24



Saturday
March 25
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Mount of Olive
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Dominus Flevit
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Garden of Gethsemane
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Jaffa Gate
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Pools of Bethesda
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Church of the Holy Sepulcher
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Temple Mount
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Western Wall
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Farewell Dinner
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Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure flight home

Sunday
March 26
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Arrive in USA
***Please note Visits, excursions, mentioned in the program are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances