Daily Sukkot Tour Itinerary
September 23, 2026 - October 4, 2026
* EVERY DAY OF THE TOUR WILL INCLUDE WORSHIPPING THE LORD THROUGH DANCE.
Day 1 (Sep. 23rd, 2026 – Wednesday) – On the way to God’s Promised Land!
Depart from various cities and travel together to Tel Aviv, Israel.
Day 2 (Sep. 24th, 2026 - Thursday) – Early Afternoon Arrival, Old Jaffa
Upon arriving in God’s Promised Land, we will go through passport control, then meet our Tour Your Roots/Yafa Tours representative, who will assist us and escort us through customs to meet our guide. Our guide will take us to our air-conditioned bus. We will drive to Tel Aviv, and just before checking into our first night in the Holy Land, we will visit Old Jaffa, where we will remember the beautiful story of Peter on Simon the Tanner’s Roof, as well as Jonah departing from its ancient port to escape God’s mission (Acts 10, the book of Jonah).
First Night – Tel Aviv
Day 3 (Sep. 25th, 2026 - Friday) – First Evening of Sukkot – Fellowship with local Living Stones and On the Way to the Lowest Place on Earth!
Today, we are heading to the lowest place on Earth—the Dead Sea. But before leaving Tel Aviv, we will visit Avi Mizrachi's (new) Ministry Prayer Tower, where we will worship through dance and prayer. Next, we will drive up to the Israeli Central Mountain Range, specifically the Hebron area, and visit two very unique places: Ancient Susia, an archaeological site with extensive remains from the late Roman and Byzantine periods, and the ruins of an interesting Synagogue. From there, we will continue to Har Amasa and meet with one of the area's living stones, The Brekas, to learn about the place and their ministry/life. Late afternoon, we will arrive at our excellent hotel, located at the lowest spot on Earth—the Dead Sea—for a well-deserved rest, fellowship, and celebrating Sukkot.
Second Night – Dead Sea
Day 4 (Sep. 26th, Saturday) – Holiday & Seventh Day Sabbath!
Today is dedicated to a much-needed rest, when we can enjoy a nice float on the Dead Sea’s exceptional waters, and also enjoy the hotel facilities (spa, etc.). A short service will be provided for those who wish.
Third Night – Dead Sea and meet with Living Stones.
Day 5 (Sep. 27th, Sunday) – On the Way to the Beautiful Galilee
We will start this day with an early visit to Masada, the last Jewish stronghold to fall to the Romans during the Great Jewish Revolt. Next, we will visit Ein Gedi, where we will walk through the beautiful nature reserve to the cave in which David and his mighty warriors hid from King Saul (1 Sam. 24). We will then drive by the Qumran area, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, on our way to the Jericho vicinity. We will visit Robert, known as “the Shofar Man,” living in proximity to the probable biblical site of Gilgal. Lastly, we shall visit Beth Shean, a significant city in both the Old and New Testaments. In the late afternoon, we will arrive and check in at our beautiful hotel by the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
Fourth Night – Galilee
Day 6 (Sep. 28th, 2026 - Monday) – Yeshua’s Ministry around the Sea of Galilee
We will start the day with a visit to one of the most important archaeological sites around the Sea of Galilee—Magdala—where we will see the seventh and last (so far) synagogue discovered in the Holy Land, dating back to Yeshua’s time. Then, we will drive to the traditional site where Yeshua delivered His famous Sermon on the Mount. Next, we will visit Yeshua’s very “headquarters”—Capernaum. Afterward, we will enjoy a delicious paid “St. Peter’s Fish Lunch” followed by a visit to what is known as Yeshua’s (Ancient) Boat. We shall conclude the day with a boat ride with Daniel Carmel on the Sea of Galilee. Finally, we will go to Yosef’s home to fellowship and worship with Gaby, his wife, as she ministers by playing the harp (and other musical instruments!). The visit will also include a visit to Gaby’s pottery studio to see her beautiful, unique artworks.
Fifth Night – Galilee
Day 7 (Sep. 29th, 2026 - Tuesday): Upper Galilee
We will start this day with a visit to Tel Dan, including its beautiful nature reserve. Next, we will visit Caesarea Philippi (Matt. 16). Afterwards, we will drive up to the Golan Heights to see Mt. Bental, overlooking the Israeli-Syrian ceasefire line. Finally, we will drive all the way to Poryah to meet, fellowship, and have dinner with Carolyn and Richard Hyde.
Sixth Night - Galilee
Day 8 (Sep. 30th, 2026 - Wednesday) – Up to the City of the Great King!
Today, we are leaving the beautiful Galilee area and heading up to Jerusalem! Along the way, we will visit a few sites: We'll start with Tel Megiddo, one of Solomon’s ancient chariot cities, to see the Jezreel Valley and the future site of Armageddon. Next, we will visit Elijah’s site, Muchraqah, which offers a stunning lookout over the Jezreel Valley (1 Kings 18). We will then head to Kehilat HaCarmel on Mt. Carmel to meet with Living Stone, Karen Davis, participate in fellowship, and hear her remarkable story. Our final stop of the day will be Caesarea Maritima, where we will explore the story of Cornelius (Acts 10). As evening approaches, we will arrive at our hotel for the first night of our stay in Jerusalem.
Seventh Night – Jerusalem
Day 9 (Oct. 1st, 2026 - Thursday) – First day in Jerusalem!
Our third and final main segment of this study tour begins with a very full day! First, we'll visit the City of David, the place where Jerusalem's story started. The tour will include a 15th-century BCE dry excavation tunnel and the Pool of Siloam. We will then follow an ancient pilgrimage road all the way up to the foot of the Temple Mount and sit where 1st-century Rabbis sat and taught their disciples—the Southern Steps of the Temple. After lunch in the Jewish quarter, we will try to visit the Temple Mount (if conditions permit). We shall then drive to the Be'ad Chaim (Hebrew for “Pro Life”) ministry in the city and meet with its CEO, Sandy Shoshani, who will tell us about what they do to save the lives of unwanted, and not yet born, babies in Israel. We shall include a visit to “the Garden of Life” in the Be'ad Chaim visit to plant a memorial tree.
Eight Night – Jerusalem
Day 10 (Oct. 2nd, 2026 - Friday) – Eve of Simchat Torah! Oct. 7th, 2023, remembrance!
Today will be dedicated to remembering Oct. 7th, 2023! It will be the third anniversary of the horrific event, as well as the first anniversary of the live hostage release. We will drive southwest and visit sites directly linked to the horrible Shabbat of Simchat Torah 2023 (Nova festival, the vehicle mound, and more).
Ninth Night – Jerusalem
Day 11 (Oct. 3rd, 2026 - Saturday) – A Holiday and the Seventh weekly day of Rest, and a chance to participate in the Simchat Torah celebrations at the Western Wall!
Today will be dedicated to much-needed rest and an opportunity to visit the Western Wall and join in the many Simchat Torah celebrations happening throughout the city.
Tenth Night – Jerusalem
Day 12 (Oct. 4th, 2026 - Sunday) – Last Day in God’s Promised Land!
Our final day in the Holy Land begins with a renewal of vows under the Sukkah, for those of us who dreamt of doing it while in the city of the Great King. We will then drive all the way to the top of the Mount of Olives. We will enjoy the stunning view of the Old City and the Temple Mount while discussing some End-Time prophecies. Next, we will drive down to Gethsemane to see its ancient olive trees and remember Yeshua’s prayer expressed through dance. Our lunch will be a very interesting one, at the “Genesis Land,” where we will also have the chance to ride a camel and experience “a Bedouin hospitality…” From there, we’ll drive to the Garden Tomb. The rest of the day is free for exploring the Arab Shuk (market), the Jewish quarter, and more. In the evening, we will meet our bus and be transported to our farewell dinner, after which the tour will conclude (airport, Airbnb, etc.).
Day 12 (Oct. 5th, 2026 - Monday) – Arrival back home
