Do you ever find the Bible difficult to understand at times? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to study the Bible, or that you're missing out on what the Bible is saying? Do you desire to have a deeper relationship with God?

Join Pastors Josh and Brittani O'Connor and Greenville First Assembly for this exciting 10 day expedition of Israel. Walk in the footsteps of Jesus as you explore the lands where he and the disciples walked. You will explore the places that you are familiar with from the scripture such as Jerusalem, Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, and many more. 

Expedition ID: 21-03

Jerusalem

Masada

Bethlehem

Tel Aviv

Included

• Hotels (+ breakfast and dinner)

• All entrances per itinerary

• Local English speaking guide

• Biblical Expeditions Expert Instructor

• AC Luxury Tour Bus

• Hotel City Taxes

• All tips (guides, hotels, and drivers)

• Biblical Expeditions trip devotional and learning resources

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Land Only Starting at:

$4209

TBD

with Airfare 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 there to serve you throughout your expedition.

 Netanya

Ein Gev

Jerusalem

Accomodations

Expedition Host

Josh and Britanni O'Connor

Bio Coming Soon

Expedition Instructor

Marc Turnage

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.

Expedition Itinerary - June 10 - 19, 2021

 Thursday

June 10

• Depart USA.

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Friday

June 11

•    Arrival Tel Aviv
•    Travel to Hotel By Bus
•    Dinner and Overnight in Netanya

Saturday

June 12

•    Caesarea
•    Mount Carmel
•    Nazareth
•    Church Annunciation
•    Dinner and Overnight on The Sea of Galilee

Sunday

June 13

•    Dan
•    Caesarea Philippi
•    Mount Hermon
•    Golan Heights
•    Overnight on The Sea of Galilee

Monday

June 14

•    Almagor
•    Beitsaida Valley
•    Chorazin
•    Baptism In The Jordan River
•    Capernaum
•    Magdala
•    Dinner and Overnight on The Sea of Galilee

•    Masada
•    Qumran
•    En Gedi
•    Wadi Qilt Overlook
•    Overnight in Jerusalem

Tuesday

June 15

Wednesday

June 16

•    Israel Museum
•    City of David
•    Bethlehem
•    Church of the Nativity
•    Dinner and Overnight in Jerusalem

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Thursday

June 17

•    Temple Mount
•    Western Wall
•    Free time in the Old City
•    Dinner and Overnight in Jerusalem

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• Mount of Olives

• Garden of Gethsemane

• St. Anne’s Church

• Jaffa Gate

• Church of the Holy Sepulcher

• Farewell Dinner

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Friday

June 18

• Arrive in USA

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Friday

June 19

***Please note Visits, excursions, mentioned in the program are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances