Roots to Israel

Roots to Israel is a comprehensive guide to 156 heritage and pilgrimage sites across the Holy Land - designed for Christian pilgrims, Jewish heritage travelers, history enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to walk where the Bible comes to life. Whether you're planning a first trip to Israel or returning with deeper questions, Roots to Israel puts a richly detailed, offline-capable travel companion in your pocket. WHAT'S INSIDE 156 verified sites across 7 regions: - Jerusalem - Temple Mount, City of David, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Garden Tomb, Garden of Gethsemane, Upper Room, Via Dolorosa, Western Wall, Mount of Olives, and more - Galilee - Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Nazareth, Cana, Mount Tabor, Megiddo, Caesarea Philippi, and more - Dead Sea Region - Masada, Qumran (Dead Sea Scrolls), Ein Gedi, Jericho, and more - Coastal Plain - Caesarea Maritima, Old Jaffa (Joppa), Tel Gezer, and more - Samaria - Jacob's Well, Shechem, Bethel, Samaria (Sebaste), and more - Judea - Bethlehem, Hebron, Herodium, and more - Negev - Ancient trade routes and desert heritage sites Every site includes: - Detailed history and archaeology - what's confirmed vs. traditional - Scripture references (KJV) tied directly to each location - Practical visiting info - hours, fees, dress code, booking tips - Insider tips for the best time to visit and what not to miss - Site highlights - the specific things to look for on the ground - Personal notes field - write your own reflections and observations, saved to your device FEATURES - Interactive map with all 156 sites - tap any marker to explore - Works with or without GPS - use live location in the field or browse the full map from anywhere in the world - Filter by region, category, or biblical era - Search across all sites instantly - Write personal notes at every site - reflections, observations, reminders - all collected in My Journey - Export a full Trip Summary as a PDF - your itinerary, personal notes, and visited sites in one printable document - Share any site instantly by text, email, or clipboard - let family and friends know exactly where you are or have been - Track which sites you've visited - Backup and restore your complete trip data - Works offline - all site content, search, notes, and trip planning work without a connection (map background tiles require internet) - Optimized for iPhone and iPad WHO IS THIS FOR - Christian pilgrims and tour groups - Jewish heritage and diaspora travelers - Students of biblical history and archaeology - History enthusiasts and cultural tourists - Tour guides and travel planners ABOUT THE APP Roots to Israel was built by people who love the Land and want every visitor to arrive informed, inspired, and ready to encounter its history firsthand. The app reflects careful research distinguishing confirmed archaeology from traditional identification - so you always know what the evidence actually says. Sites span every major biblical era: Patriarchal, Monarchy, Second Temple, Gospel Era, Byzantine, Crusader, and Ottoman - plus the Modern period. One-time purchase. No subscription. No ads. No account required. Pay once - yours forever, including all future updates. rootstoisrael.com