In the Days of Samuel
Shiloh & Nabi Samuel Tour

Step into the world of the Old Testament on this unique biblical tour from Jerusalemto Shiloh and Nabi Samuel, following the story of Samuel the Prophet, King Saul, and the early days of the Kingdom of Israel.

We begin the day driving north from Jerusalem along the ancient Patriarchs' Roadthrough the biblical heartland of ancient Israel, passing by the region traditionally associated with biblical Gibeah, the hometown of Saul, the first king of Israel.

Continuing through the mountains of Benjamin and Ephraim, we drive by Bethel, one of the most important locations in the Hebrew Bible, where many significant biblical events took place, before arriving at Shiloh, one of the most important biblical sites in the land.

Shiloh served as the spiritual center of the Israelites for nearly 369 years and was the place where the Tabernaclestood following the conquest of the Promised Land under Joshua. It was here that the tribes of Israel divided the land among themselves and where many important events in early Jewish history unfolded.

Shiloh is also deeply connected to the story of Hannah, who prayed here for a son, and to Samuel the Prophet, who served the Lord at this sacred site before becoming one of the most influential leaders in biblical history.

After exploring ancient Shiloh and its remarkable archaeological remains, we continue toward Jerusalem to visit Nabi Samuel, a site traditionally associated with biblical Ramah, the hometown of the prophet Samuel. According to the Bible, Ramah was where Samuel lived, judged Israel, built an altar to the Lord, and was ultimately buried. Perched on a hill overlooking Jerusalem, Nabi Samuel also offers one of the most spectacular panoramic views of the city and the surrounding Judean Hills. Explore the remains of Byzantine, Crusader, and Islamicstructures surrounding the site while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views over the biblical landscapes surrounding Jerusalem.

We conclude the tour on the Mount of Olives with one of the most iconic panoramic views in the world overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem, the Dome of the Rock, the Kidron Valley, and the biblical hills surrounding the Holy City.

This private biblical tour offers a unique journey into the world of the Old Testament, combining biblical history, archaeology, sacred landscapes, and the story of Israel's transition from the period of the Judgesto the rise of the monarchy.

Key Sites:

✔️Gibeah ✔️Bethel✔️ Shiloh ✔️Nabi Samuel   ✔️Biblical Ramah ✔️Tomb of Samuel ✔️Mt. of Olives