Israel 2023

We have news to share – we will be going back to Israel in March of 2023! Below you will see a general the itinerary for the trip. If you are interested in going, please reach out to Cindi at cindi@levelgroundcc.com. Please continue to check back here for the latest information and updates.

March 2023

DATES - Monday, March 13, 2023 - Saturday, March 25, 2023

Price (subject to change)

  • $4,839 Double Occupancy – Lufthansa Airlines Economy Class (wide seat cushions, individually adjusted headrests, wide range of in-flight entertainment, delicious meals)

  • $6,139 Double Occupancy – Lufhansa Airlines Premium Economy (up to 50% more personal space, 11 or 12-inch monitors for in-flight entertainment, non-alcoholic welcome drink, meal choice from the menu and served on fine china.)

  • Add $1,280 for single room

THESE PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

DEPOSIT - If you are interested in going, The deposit is $350/person. This will go towards the trip total.

Schedule and Hotels

Note: This schedule is an EXAMPLE of what our schedule may look like. This schedule is NOT exact for 2023.

Monday, March 13, 2023

Leave Charlotte at 7:55 PM.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport at 4:00 PM (Israel time).

We board our bus to drive to the Prima City Hotel in Tel Aviv. Dinner and overnight.

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Israeli Buffet Breakfast. Check out of Prima City Hotel.

Caesarea Aqueduct – View Herod’s port city where Peter visited Cornelius when the gospel was given to the Gentiles.

Haifa and BaiHai Gardens 

Mt. Carmel – Mountain where Elijah called down fire on the altar and slew the Prophets of Baal. Then drive to the Carmelite Monastery.

UNESCO World Heritage Site of Megiddo/Valley of Armageddon 

Dinner and overnight at Golan Hotel. 

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Israeli Buffet Breakfast 

Caesarea Phillipi – Where Jesus revealed himself to His disciples as the Messiah.

Tabgha/St. Peter’s Primacy – Visit where He fed the multitudes and where Jesus reappeared following His resurrection.

Magdala – The town of Mary Magdalene and recently discovered archeological treasure. Visit the synagogue where Jesus preached. 

Capernaum – View Peter’s home, the first house church and on-going excavations where Jesus taught, healed and preached. 

Mt. of Beatitudes – Gather where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount.

Dinner and overnight at Golan Hotel.

Friday, March 17, 2023

Israeli Buffet Breakfast

Nof Ginnosar – See and learn about the miraculous discovery of the “Jesus Boat,” found by fisherman in 1986. 

Sea of Galilee – Sail in a replica of an ancient fishing vessel like those used in the time of Jesus as we worship on the water.

St. Peter’s fish lunch – Enjoy the traditional fish lunch of Galilee.

Bethsaida – one of the most frequently mentioned towns in the New Testament. Jesus performed several “deeds of power” here before His condemnation.

Yardenit – Renew your baptism in the Jordan River. (There is a small fee for a robe and towel.

Dinner and overnight at Golan Hotel.

SEA OF GALILEE

saturday, March 18, 2023

Buffet Breakfast, check out of Golan Hotel.

Nazareth – Where Jesus spent His childhood

Cana – The site of Jesus’s first miracle. Couples who desire may renew wedding vows.

Mt. Precipice – the location where Jesus was taken by the townspeople.

The Valley of the Shadow of Death

Dead Sea – Have the opportunity to swim in the Dead Sea.

Dinner and overnight - Ein Gedi

DEAD SEA

sunday, March 19, 2023

Breakfast Buffet, check out of the hotel.

Ein Gedi – where David surprised the King and spared his life.

Qumran – Learn about the Dead Sea Scrolls found in 1947.  Tour the reconstructed sites of the Essenes community.   

Masada – Stand high above the Dead Sea at the 2,000-year-old fortress.

Jericho – a time for shopping and see The Walls of Jericho.

Bethany – Home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. See the Tomb of Lazarus.   

Dinner and overnight at Olive Tree Hotel, Jerusalem.

Monday, March 20, 2023

Mt. of Olives

Palm Sunday road to Gethsemane, Garden of Gethsemane, Church of All Nations, Ancient gravestones in Kidron Valley

Upper Room – Where it is believed the Last Supper took place.

Grave of Oskar Schindler

MT. OF OLIVES

tuesday, March 21, 2023

Via Dolorosa Stations

Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, House of High Priest Caiaphas

Church of the Holy Sepulcher

Southern Steps – Where Jesus once entered the temple.

Sound and Light Show

wednesday, March 22, 2023

Western Wall

Rabbinical Tunnels of the Western Wall

Garden Tomb – Communion Service

GARDEN TOMB

thursday, March 23, 2023

Israel Museum

Church of the Nativity – Bethlehem

Edwards Shopping

Shepherds Field

Time for shopping in Jerusalem

Friday, March 24, 2023

Spend the day and night in Jaffa.

Farewell Dinner

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Board the bus to the  airport for an 7:00 AM flight departure

Arrive in CLT at 6:00 PM.

Price Includes:

  • Airfare

  • Whisper sets

  • Tour guide

  • All tips

  • Transportation

  • 11 nights’ accommodations

  • Entrance fees to all sites

  • Breakfast and dinner daily

  • Porterage fees

Passports

Please, please make sure that your passports are UPDATED WITH THE RIGHT NAME.  Your passport has to be valid for at least 6 months beyond the conclusion of the trip so check the expiration date carefully. Your registration WILL NOT BE COMPLETE until your passport is updated and sent to Cindi. A copy of your passport image page must be sent to Cindi by November 1st, 2021.

More information can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html

Registration

If you are interested in going, please contact Cindi at cindi@levelgroundcc.com. Then, send a deposit of $350 per person. You can Venmo (@Cindi-Dodd-1), Zelle (cindi@levelgroundcc.com OR 704-995-5186.). Once you’ve sent us the deposit please fill out our registration form below.