Join Ends of the Earth Cycling as we #PrayPedalRepeat on road bikes in Israel! We’re partnering with Biking Israel so that we can experience on two wheels the land where Jesus walked. Bicycling the Holy Land is the best way to experience the highlights of the Christian sites in Israel. From the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem to the winding roads of Galilee, all the way to the crucifixion and resurrection sites in ancient Jerusalem, you’ll bicycle and walk in the footsteps of the life of Jesus. You’ve been reading from Scripture for years – now’s the time to bring the words of the Bible to life.
This six-day, 220-mile ride will take us on a journey around the land of Jesus. We will begin our tour in Galilee where we will ride the Carmel Mountains to the Jezreel Valley. We will transfer to Nazareth where we will see the Church of the Transfiguration. As we ride the Sea of Galilee loop, we will see the Church of the Beatitudes, the traditional mount on which Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. We will also see the town of Capernaum.
After riding round the Sea of Galilee, we will transfer to Jericho where we will ride through the Judean Desert and along the Dead Sea. Along this route we will see the traditional site of Jesus’ baptism, along the Jordan River. We will also be able to swim (or float, rather) in the Dead Sea. Jerusalem will be our next stop. We will begin at the Mount of Olives and will ride a loop around the city of Jerusalem. After the ride, we will participate in a walking tour of the city where we will experience communion together at the Garden Tomb, the Via Dolorosa (a processional route that represents the path that Jesus took on His way to His crucifixion), the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, as well as the Western/Wailing Wall.
Our tour will come to an end as we begin in the lowlands of Judea and climb our way through the mountains. Along this route, we will see the Tel Azekah, which is the battlefield of David and Goliath. At the end of this ride, we will transfer to Bethlehem, where we will see the Church of the Nativity.
On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to make new friends and cycle through the Holy Land. Embark on the journey of a lifetime by choosing this six-day bicycling tour of Israel! Unlike most Ends Cycling tours, this will not be to raise money for a beneficiary. However, we will have the unique opportunity to intentionally pray for the youth of Israel as we experience this significant and beautiful land.
[CHANGE TO FIT – Our beneficiary, [MINISTRY NAME], has been ministering in [COUNTRY] since [DATES]. Funds raised from this tour will bring more than 300 students who have little-to-no financial resources to the [MINISTRY NAME] summer camp to hear the gospel. Help us meet the needs of these youth and #PrayPedalRepeat for the youth of [COUNTRY].]
Point-to-Point
Moderate
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Suggested Fly In: April 8
Tel Aviv-Yafo Airport (TLV)
[MONTH / DAY] at 1:30 PM
April 9-14
Hotel
Bown Brut Hotel
Kaufmann St. 6
Tel Aviv-Yafo 6801298
[MONTH / DAY]
Tel Aviv-Yafo Airport (TLV)
Suggested Fly Out: April 15
$3,100 - Double Room
$3,925 - Single Room
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Check in to the hotel and refresh. Meet the staff, go over the itinerary and time for Q&A. Bike adjustments. Afternoon city bike tour including the beach promenade, Jaffa walking tour. Dinner opening celebration at a restaurant near the hotel. Breakfast and Lunch on your own.
Today’s Ride: Tel Aviv city tour (Approximately 8 mi | +300 ft)
Hotel: In Tel Aviv – Brown Brut
Included meals: Dinner at restaurant
Transfer to Caesarea for a walking tour. Ride Carmel Mountains to Jezreel Valley. Carmel Muchraka Church and Lookout. Transfer to Nazareth. Arab Hummus and Falafel for lunch. Visit the Church of Annunciation and Mount Precipice if time permits, visit Mount Tavor – the Church of the Transfiguration. Teaching on the banks of the Sea of Galilee.
Ride right out of the hotel to visit sites around the sea:
The Church of the beatitudes- the traditional “mount” on which Jesus
delivered the Sermon on the Mount.
Tabgha – Miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes and the fourth
resurrection appearance of Jesus after his Crucifixion.
Capernaum- The town is cited in all four gospels where it was reported to
have been the hometown of the tax collector Matthew.
Picnic lunch
Yardenit Baptismal Site
City of Tiberias
If time permits- Magdalena- the birthplace of Mary Magdalene
Today’s Ride: Sea of Galilee loop (Approximately 45 mi | +2031 ft)
Hotel: Sea of Galilee – Nof Ginosar
Included meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Morning transfer 2 hours. The walls of Jericho. Ride the Jordan Valley and along the Dead Sea. Picnic lunch. Qumran National Park – Dead Sea scrolls. Float in the Dead Sea. Transfer to Jerusalem 1.5 hours. Dinner independently in Jerusalem.
Today’s Ride: North to south along the dead sea (Approximately 50 mi | +2323 ft)
Hotel: Jerusalem- Lady Stern
Included meals: Breakfast | Lunch (Dinner independently)
Jerusalem City loop ride. Starting with Mt. of Olives overlooking the old city and Dome of the Rock. Ride in the outskirts of the city to return via the new west Jerusalem. Riding a converted train track today, bike path in the newer part of the city. Back to the hotel for a shower and refreshments. Walking tour of the old city:
Lunch at Arab market by the Damascus gate
Holy Communion in the garden tomb
The beautiful Damascus Gate
Bethesda – Account of Jesus miraculously healing a paralyzed man
St. Anne’s Church- Restored Romanesque church built by the Crusaders & sought out by choirs for its acoustics.
The Via Dolorosa ‘Way of Suffering- joining the many pilgrims on a processional route that represents the path that Jesus on the way to his crucifixion.
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Jewish Quarter
The Western Wall, known as the Wailing Wall
Today’s Ride: Jerusalem city loop and walking tour (Approximately 21 mi | +1964 ft)
Hotel: Jerusalem- Lady Stern
Included meals: Breakfast | Lunch (Dinner independently- Recommended in the nearby market)
Transfer out of the city – 45-60 minutes. The ride starts at the lowlands of Judea to climb to the high mountains. Lachish- An ancient Canaanite and Israelite city mentioned several times in the Hebrew Bible. Tel Azekah- David and Goliath battlefield. Bar Giora – Famous lunch stop for cyclists (changing clothes, no showers).
Transfer to Bethlehem
The Church of the Nativity
Olive wood workshop visit
Shopping option
Farewell dinner celebration at a local restaurant
Today’s Ride: Judean mountains ride (Approximately 46 mi | +4216 ft)
Hotel: Jerusalem- Lady Stern
Included meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Hotel check out. An airport shuttle can be arranged.
Included meals: Breakfast
Bike rentals for the tour duration (main rates do not include bike rentals):
New International
Attn: Ends of the Earth Cycling
2701 Cleveland Ave. #200
Fort Myers, FL 33901
