Today you ascend to Jerusalem! Your trip to Jerusalem is called an 'aliyah' or ascent upward because Jerusalem is 2,474 feet above Sea Level. Factor in the depth of the Dead Sea at 1,300 feet below Sea Level and Jerusalem stands 3,774 feet above the lowest point of the land. The Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134) were written to be sung on your way up.

• See Tel Shiloh or Ancient Shiloh Israel’s religious heart before Jerusalem. The Tabernacle stood here for 369 years. With engaging technology, you can almost see Samuel and David walking by and smell the incense burning on the altar.

• See the Dead Sea scrolls at the Shrine of the Book and watch your imagination come alive with the Model of Jesus’ Jerusalem at the Israel Museum.

Dan Panorama Hotel

Check in Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026
Check out Saturday, Feb 21, 2026

Tonight you will be staying at the Dan Panorama Hotel. From here you may walk to the Jaffa Gate or to the Mamilla Mall for upscale shopping in an open-air environment.