Abundant Life Church CHRISTMAS Trip - Pastor Joe Banks

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Abundant Life Church CHRISTMAS Trip - Pastor Joe Banks
Tel Aviv, Israel
Dec 7 - 17, 2026
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Bible Unplugged - Dr. Wave Nunnally
$3,750
Deposit: $500

About this trip

Jump on the bus with Dr. Wave Nunnally & team on a life-changing, educational trip to Israel.

🎄This Christmas season, make plans to dig deeper into the Word of God, Biblical history & context in the Land where our Savior was born. Time to shop for Christmas gifts is included!

Daily we will visit Biblical sites, read the Word where Biblical stories happened and provide the context for these stories to come alive!

The WORLD of Jesus  and the Bible will become real and you will never read the Bible the same. 

Sites include Caesarea where Paul started his missionary journey, the Sea of Galilee, baptism in the Jordan River, Dead Sea and Jerusalem. Also, we will engage in the world  of modern Israeli culture with visits to local markets and other activities offered by our Israeli guide.

US Citizen Travel Requirements to Israel

Requirement for US Citizens traveling to Israel: Starting January 1, 2025, Israel is implementing ETA-IL, You can apply and find further details at: https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/

Key points:  Mandatory for all tourists from the USA. Processing time: up to 72 hours · Without an ETA-IL approval, passengers cannot check-in or board.

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Important: This trip is official!

You are free to purchase your airline ticket for this trip to Israel. The trip is official. Please see itinerary, final day of departure from Israel, for details on when to schedule your return trip home.

What's included

Lectures & Biblical Info

On-site Lectures & Biblical info w/ Dr Nunnally & Team

Tour Guide

Israeli Licensed English Speaking Guide

Educational Material

Pre-Trip Educational Videos & Notes to Prepare for Trip

Entry Fees

Paid Park Entry Fees & Activities per Itinerary

Accomodation

Accommodation for all scheduled nights.

Meals

Breakfast & Dinners (Lunch on your own)

Ground Transportation

Private Coach Bus & Driver / Departure Bus to Airport

Tips

All tips during the trip.

What's not included

Airfare

International or domestic airfare to and from the destination is not included.

Travel Insurance

Personal Expenses

Souvenirs, laundry, and other personal purchases.

Optional Activities

Additional excursions or experiences offered outside the main itinerary.

Day 1

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Monday, December 7, 2026

Grab your passport & depart the USA!

Day 2

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Tuesday, December 8

Arrive in Israel and on the way to the hotel, view the Way of the Sea . 

Overnight on Coast

Day 3

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Wednesday, December 9

Mt Carmel is where we address Elijah and the prophets of Baal and have a time of prayer. We will travel to Jesus’s hometown of Nazareth & view his hometown from Mt Precipice. Next on to Kefar Kedum, an orthodox kibbutz, where we will have a 1stcentury experience! 

Overnight in Galilee

Day 4

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Day 4 – Thursday, December 10

On our visit to Tel Dan, we will enjoy a hike through a nature preserve where we see the sources of the Jordan River, study Scripture, visit the high place of Dan and city gates from the time of Abraham and Jeroboam. After this stop, the bus will carry us about two miles to Caesarea Philippi, the capital of Philip’s territory and discuss Peter’s great confession of faith.

We will look toward Damascus and read the Road to Damascus story. Next on to the Yigael Alon Museum and a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. We will end the day with an engaging time at the ancient site of Magdala and afterwards, relax in the Magdala hotel

Overnight in Galilee

Day 5

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Friday, December 11 - "Erev Shabbat" Sabbath begins at sundown

Today we will travel around the Sea of Galilee. We will stop on the north shore at Korazin and then  to Capernaum which was the home base of Jesus’ messianic ministry. The Mount of Beatitudes is also along the shoreline and will be part of our day.

After lunch, we will head to the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, Mitspeh Nuqeb, where Dr. Nunnally believes the Mark 5 occurred. Next, for those who desire baptism in the Jordan River, we will stop at Yardenit. 

Overnight in Galilee 

Day 6

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Saturday, December 12 - Shabbat

We will pack up and have an early morning ride that will take us to the Judean Wilderness and Dead Sea area. This includes an ascent to the top of Masada, Herod’s greatest fortress, visit the site of Qumran, view the Dead Sea Scrolls caves, Kaliya Beach and a Dead Sea float and the Jerusalem-Jericho Road where we will recall the parable of the Good Samaritan & possibly ride a camel. We will ascend up to Jerusalem to the Mt of Olives to view the Temple Mount at night. 

Overnight in Jerusalem 

Day 7

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Sunday, December 13

Our first stop is the Israel Museum, which houses a one-acre model of Jerusalem & the Temple in the time of Jesus. Next, we will tour the Shrine of the Book which houses Israel’s  Dead Sea Scrolls and on to the archeological wing of the museum.

Next is Bethlehem, which includes the Church of the Nativity at Manager Square, the Shepherds’ Field and shopping at an olivewood shop. Should Bethlehem not be an option, we will view the town when we travel to/ from the Herodium. 

Overnight in  Jerusalem

Day 8

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Monday, December 14 - Temple area day

Today we will visit the Davidson Center and view the Pinnacle of the Temple and the Southern Steps leading to the Temple Mount.  Next, a short walk to the Western Wall and take time to pray at the Wall. Lunch & light shopping in the Jewish Quarter is next. Our last museum stop will be the City of David where we will see extensive excavations first-hand and hear engaging accounts of King David and Jerusalem.   

Overnight in Jerusalem

Day 9

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Tuesday, December 15 - Final Days of Jesus

The Church of All Nations is our first stop.  Here, we visit the Garden of Gethsemane and discuss the arrest of Jesus and His ultimate sacrifice.

Next stop is the Tower of David where Jesus was brought after His arrest and appeared before Pilate and began His way to the cross. The historical Via Dolorosa is our path to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. On this holy journey, how can we not stop at  St. Anne’s Church compound which includes the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed a man unable to walk? The Garden Tomb is our final stop of the day, where we will end our day with prayer in the garden.

After returning to our hotel, we conclude our day together with a celebration dinner @ Notre Dame rooftop restaurant

Overnight in Jerusalem

Day 10

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Wednesday, December 16

Mid-morning, we will check out of the hotel in Jerusalem for our final day of exploration in Israel. Next stop is the Upper Room and Jerusalem University College to view an ancient city gate, baptistery and gravesite of Horatio Spafford. (www.juc.edu)

Leaving Jerusalem, we will head to the coast and visit ancient Caesarea where we will focus on King Herod and Peter, Paul and the early Church. We will have dinner at Caesarea and on to the airport. Departure flights should be scheduled Dec 16 10pm-1:30am Dec 17, 2026.

Day 11

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Thursday, December 17

Arrive in USA

PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER BELOW

Disclaimer: Schedules, housing and itinerary are subject to change without notice due to war, unrest, the devaluation of the dollar and political uncertainties. This itinerary is based on the best possible use of time management, keeping in mind the complexities of Jerusalem traffic, the current political climate and opening hours as regards to Jewish, Christian and Muslim holidays around the world.

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1. Tel Aviv, Israel

Tel Aviv, Israel

About your organizer

Bible Unplugged was founded in 2019 by Dr. Wave Nunnally, who previously lived and studied in Israel and now takes both groups and private study trips to Israel.

For over 40 years, Wave has studied the Jewish backgrounds of the life of JESUS and incorporates this rich information at ancient sites in the Land of Israel. This includes the culture, ancient writings, archeology, language and many more aspects surrounding this time period and Jesus' life.

We would be honored to have you on one of our trips or coordinate a private study trip just for you and family/friends. Contact us at info@bibleunplugged.com

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