Join this tour of fellow believers as they explore the Holyland and not only have a meaningful time of exploration and learning but also have fun together!
About Zola Levitt Ministries
Zola Levitt Ministries, Inc. is guided by the standard of Romans 1:16 — “To the Jew first and also to the Gentile.”
Founded in 1979, we are principally a teaching and evangelistic association.
- Our national television program, Zola Levitt Presents, airs on nearly a hundred independent stations and teaches the Bible with an emphasis on Israel, prophecy, and the Jewish roots of Christianity.
- Our free monthly Levitt Letter newsletter users gives a concise Biblical perspective with updates on recent events in Israel.
- We offer two tours each year to Israel and Petra in Jordan, with an option to visit Greece and Ephesus in Turkey in the fall only.
Tour Leaders
David and Kirsten Hart — the new studio co-hosts for Zola Levitt Presents — live in Branson, Missouri. David, originally from California, and Kirsten from New York each toured extensively with various ministries since the 1970s, but teamed up after marrying in 1990.
Besides both of them working with television ministries since the ’80s, David studied music at Azusa Pacific University (CA), served as lead vocalist for the Gospel group TRUTH (a song he recorded — “Jesus Never Fails” — landed the group in the Gospel Music Association’s Hall of Fame!), and as vocal director for The Voices of Liberty at Walt Disney World. Kirsten sang back up for Grammy-winner Larnelle Harris, the USO tour group Re-Creation, and The Spurrlows.
David currently leads worship for a local church, and Kirsten speaks to women’s conferences and retreats across the country. They particularly enjoy leading music for Holy Land tours and believe that singing about Yeshua in His land is life changing.
| Day 1: Mon, October 18 | NYC | Airport meet-up and departure from JFK in NYC for Israel. |
| Day 2: Tue, October 19 | Tel Aviv | Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport. Drive through tour of Jaffa and Tel Aviv, possibly with optional walk to Simon the Tanner’s House, St. Peter’s Church, if time permits. Check in to hotel (Ramada Hotel & Suites, Netanya). Dinner and overnight stay. |
| Day 3: Wed, October 20 | Tiberias | Check out of hotel. Caesarea by the Sea, Mt. Carmel, Megiddo-Armageddon, Mt. of Precipice (overlook of Nazareth). Check in to hotel (Nof Ginosar, Tiberias). Moderate-heavy walking. |
| Day 4: Thu, October 21 | Tiberias | Tabgha – Peter’s Primacy, Capernaum, Mt. of Beatitudes, Magdala, Ginosar, Jesus’ Boat, Sea of Galilee Boat Ride, Jordan River (Baptism). Light walking. |
| Day 5: Fri, October 22 Shabbat |
Tiberias | Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Mt. Bental, Olive Oil Factory, Overlook at Bethsaida. Shabbat Demonstration, Shabbat Dinner. Moderate-heavy walking. |
| Day 6: Sat, October 23 Shabbat |
Jerusalem | Check out of hotel. SHABBAT – Beit She’an, Bethlehem, up to Jerusalem, Mt. Scopus overlook. Check in to hotel (Dan Jerusalem). Moderate-heavy walking. |
| Day 7: Sun, October 24 | Jerusalem | Mt. of Olives, Palm Sunday Road, Garden of Gethsemane, Pools of Bethesda (St. Anne’s Church), Fortress of Antonio, Via Dolorosa – Church of Holy the Sepulchre, Jewish Quarter. Moderate-heavy walking. |
| Day 8: Mon, October 25 | Dead Sea | Masada, Qumran, Dead Sea. Medium-heavy walking. |
| Day 9: Tue, October 26 | Jerusalem | Ancient Shiloh, Gallicantu – house of Caiaphas, Cardo, Israel Museum, Yad Vashem. Heavy walking. Farewell Dinner. |
| Day 10: Wed, October 27 | Jerusalem | Deluxe group will check out of hotel. City of David – Davidson Center, South Wall Archaeological Park, Southern Steps, Western Wall, Mt. Zion – Upper Room, Calvary Garden Tomb. Heavy walking. Deluxe group will transfer to Ben Gurion Airport after dinner for departure. |
| Day 11: Thu, October 28 | NYC | Deluxe group arrives back at JFK. |
Petra Extension
| Day 11: Thu, October 28 | Eilat | Grand Petra group will check out of hotel. Depart from Jerusalem to Eilat. Ein Gedi Falls, Timnah Park (Tabernacle in the Wilderness model), Eilat Stone Factory. Check in to hotel (Leonardo Plaza, Eilat). Dinner and overnight. Light walking. |
| Day 12: Fri, October 29 Shabbat |
Jordan | Cross Aqaba Border into Jordan. Day trip to Petra. Extremely heavy walking (horses, donkeys, camels and carriages available for an extra fee). Lunch included, but drinks are extra. Return to hotel in Eilat for dinner and overnight. |
| Day 13: Sat, October 30 Shabbat |
Tel Aviv | Free time in Eilat before check out of hotel at 11:00am. Tel Be’er Sheva. Light Walking. Dinner in Tel Aviv, then transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure. |
| Day 14: Sun, October 31 | NYC | Grand Petra group arrives back at JFK. |
Deluxe (Israel only) Mar 8-18 $5,288
Grand Petra (Israel & Petra) Mar 8-21 $6,488
Included in the Tour Price:
- A double or triple occupancy room (additional charge for single occupancy).
- All sightseeing, admissions and motor-coach transportation on the tour itinerary. Save
- A licensed, English-speaking guide and driver.
- Buffet breakfasts and dinners throughout the tour, with table water and possibly coffee or tea. Lunches are mostly additional, so plan accordingly.
- An all-inclusive tip fund for the guides and drivers, hotel staff, and included meals.
- Our land agent will provide a full-size backpack to carry your daily items, a baseball-style cap, and a map of Israel.