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Highlights of our tour	Maps of route	Leaders
Stay at the crossroads of civilizations Walk in the footsteps of saints and prophets Follow the Via Dolorosa through Jerusalem Visit the sites of Jesus' miracles Wonder at ancient Petra on our optional Jordan extension Shop in Jerusalem's Old City Savor the view from the Mount of Transfiguration Float in the salty Dead Sea See where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered at Qumran Be fascinated by the ruins at Megiddo See Caesarea Maritima, and its ancient aqueduct Enjoy beautiful views over the Jezreel Valley Ascend to ancient Masada See the Shepherds' Field in Bethlehem Visit ancient synagogues in Capernaum Celebrate the first Christmas at the Church of the Nativity View Roman mosaics at Sepphoris See the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hazor Encounter ancient cultures and places Learn from locals about today's issues Discover the land's many cultures Enjoy delicious food!	Israel & Palestine tour Our main tour, with our overnight stays in Galilee and Jerusalem noted with stars. Optional Jordan Extension	Meg Ramey, Ph.D. Dr. Ramey is the Founder and Executive Director of WorldKind. After receiving her Ph.D. in Literature & New Testament from the University of St. Andrews (Scotland) and an M.Div. with a concentration in educational psychology from George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, she served as a tenured Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Messiah University in Pennsylvania for 8 years before founding WorldKind. She occasionally travels with WorldKind groups and serves as a guest scholar on our programs across the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Europe. Dr. Ramey also frequently lectures and preaches in local churches around her home in Harrisburg, PA. She has published articles and chapters on both biblical studies and popular culture topics, was the editor-in-chief for the Oxford University Press "Bible in Fiction" project published on Oxford Biblical Studies Online, and occasionally writes articles for the Biblical Archaeological Review, such as this recent one on "Hiking in Paul's Footsteps" in Turkey. You can read her whole bio here. Preston Clegg, D.Min. Described by others as “wise beyond his years,” and recognized as a justice-oriented leader, Pastor Clegg uses his knowledge and experience to teach the ways of Jesus and lead the congregation toward a greater vision. He is a gifted preacher and avid reader who has a way with words. Raised on a farm in the Arkansas delta, Preston loves to embrace his roots–especially when it comes to the Razorbacks! An avid sports fan and family man, An Enneagram 9, Preston loves spending his free time with his two boys, playing sports, and cheering on his sons’ sports teams. Pastor Clegg received his BA in Christian Ministry from Williams Baptist College (Walnut Ridge, AR) in 2003. Later, he attended George W. Truett Theological Seminary – Baylor University (Waco, TX) to earn his Masters of Divinity degree in 2006 and Doctorate of Ministry in 2013. A testament of his dedication, character, and talent, Pastor Clegg is the recipient of the McCall Racial Justice Trailblazer Award (2021) and George W. Truett Theological Seminary Preaching Award (2006).

Highlights of our tour

Maps of route

Leaders

Stay at the crossroads of civilizations
Walk in the footsteps of saints and prophets
Follow the Via Dolorosa through Jerusalem
Visit the sites of Jesus' miracles
Wonder at ancient Petra on our optional Jordan extension
Shop in Jerusalem's Old City
Savor the view from the Mount of Transfiguration
Float in the salty Dead Sea
See where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered at Qumran
Be fascinated by the ruins at Megiddo
See Caesarea Maritima, and its ancient aqueduct
Enjoy beautiful views over the Jezreel Valley
Ascend to ancient Masada
See the Shepherds' Field in Bethlehem
Visit ancient synagogues in Capernaum
Celebrate the first Christmas at the Church of the Nativity
View Roman mosaics at Sepphoris
See the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hazor
Encounter ancient cultures and places
Learn from locals about today's issues
Discover the land's many cultures
Enjoy delicious food!

Israel & Palestine tour

Our main tour, with our overnight stays in Galilee and Jerusalem noted with stars.

Optional Jordan Extension

Meg Ramey, Ph.D.

Dr. Ramey is the Founder and Executive Director of WorldKind. After receiving her Ph.D. in Literature & New Testament from the University of St. Andrews (Scotland) and an M.Div. with a concentration in educational psychology from George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, she served as a tenured Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Messiah University in Pennsylvania for 8 years before founding WorldKind. She occasionally travels with WorldKind groups and serves as a guest scholar on our programs across the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Europe. Dr. Ramey also frequently lectures and preaches in local churches around her home in Harrisburg, PA. She has published articles and chapters on both biblical studies and popular culture topics, was the editor-in-chief for the Oxford University Press "Bible in Fiction" project published on Oxford Biblical Studies Online, and occasionally writes articles for the Biblical Archaeological Review, such as this recent one on "Hiking in Paul's Footsteps" in Turkey. You can read her whole bio here.

Preston Clegg, D.Min.

Described by others as “wise beyond his years,” and recognized as a justice-oriented leader, Pastor Clegg uses his knowledge and experience to teach the ways of Jesus and lead the congregation toward a greater vision. He is a gifted preacher and avid reader who has a way with words. Raised on a farm in the Arkansas delta, Preston loves to embrace his roots–especially when it comes to the Razorbacks! An avid sports fan and family man, An Enneagram 9, Preston loves spending his free time with his two boys, playing sports, and cheering on his sons’ sports teams.

Pastor Clegg received his BA in Christian Ministry from Williams Baptist College (Walnut Ridge, AR) in 2003. Later, he attended George W. Truett Theological Seminary – Baylor University (Waco, TX) to earn his Masters of Divinity degree in 2006 and Doctorate of Ministry in 2013. A testament of his dedication, character, and talent, Pastor Clegg is the recipient of the McCall Racial Justice Trailblazer Award (2021) and George W. Truett Theological Seminary Preaching Award (2006).