“a personal tour of israel”
“a personal tour of israel”
$5,949
CAD
$5,949 CAD | 11 days
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Day
Location
Details
April16
TORONTO
Day 1 - Thursday,
Departure from Toronto flying with Air Canada from Terminal 1 non-stop to Tel Aviv departing at 5:35pm.
Departure from Toronto flying with Air Canada from Terminal 1 non-stop to Tel Aviv departing at 5:35pm.
April17
TEL AVIV/JAFFA
Day 2 - Friday,
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 11:30am where we will be met by our tour guide. We begin our tour in Jaffa, which affords us a breathtaking view of the city of Tel Aviv. At this picturesque port city of winding alleys, art galleries and crafts boutiques, King Solomon had the cedars of Lebanon rafted for the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem. You will view the spot of the House of Simon the Tanner. Balance of the day in Tel Aviv is at leisure. Walk along the Mediterranean promenade to see the sunset before dinner.
Dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv at Herod’s Hotel, Tel Aviv.
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 11:30am where we will be met by our tour guide. We begin our tour in Jaffa, which affords us a breathtaking view of the city of Tel Aviv. At this picturesque port city of winding alleys, art galleries and crafts boutiques, King Solomon had the cedars of Lebanon rafted for the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem. You will view the spot of the House of Simon the Tanner. Balance of the day in Tel Aviv is at leisure. Walk along the Mediterranean promenade to see the sunset before dinner.
Dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv at Herod’s Hotel, Tel Aviv.
April18
TEL AVIV
Day 3 - Saturday,
After breakfast we drive to the city of Rehovot to visit the Ayalon Institute. Now a museum the Ayalon Institute was a secret ammunition factory disguised as part of a Kibbutz to fool the British back in the 1940’s. The Jewish people used the factory in their efforts to fight for the independent state of Israel. Return to Tel Aviv to visit the Anu Museum the largest and most comprehensive Jewish Museum in the world that portrays the story of the Jewish People and highlights the creative works and cultural riches of a variety of communities in different periods of history. Continue to Independence Hall (under renovations and may be closed) dedicated to the signing of the Israeli Declaration of Independence and history of Tel Aviv.
Dinner and overnight at the Herod’s Hotel Tel Aviv.
After breakfast we drive to the city of Rehovot to visit the Ayalon Institute. Now a museum the Ayalon Institute was a secret ammunition factory disguised as part of a Kibbutz to fool the British back in the 1940’s. The Jewish people used the factory in their efforts to fight for the independent state of Israel. Return to Tel Aviv to visit the Anu Museum the largest and most comprehensive Jewish Museum in the world that portrays the story of the Jewish People and highlights the creative works and cultural riches of a variety of communities in different periods of history. Continue to Independence Hall (under renovations and may be closed) dedicated to the signing of the Israeli Declaration of Independence and history of Tel Aviv.
Dinner and overnight at the Herod’s Hotel Tel Aviv.
April19
CAESAREA, MT.CARMEL
Day 4 - Sunday,
After breakfast we drive north along the Plain of Sharon, the Mediterranean and the old coastal road- the Via Maris that linked Egypt and Babylon as we journey towards Galilee. We stop at Caesarea the incredible fortress city built by King Herod the Great. Here, Pontius Pilate had his base; where Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10); where Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30) and where Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit the Roman Theatre, the Hippodrome, and the Crusader City. We then travel north towards Haifa and ascend Mt. Carmel the site where the prophet Elijah fought the 400 false prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:30). We will stop for an incredible panoramic view of Haifa. Visit the site on Mt. Carmel where this contest of Elijah took place. Continue to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight at Ramot on the Sea of Galilee.
After breakfast we drive north along the Plain of Sharon, the Mediterranean and the old coastal road- the Via Maris that linked Egypt and Babylon as we journey towards Galilee. We stop at Caesarea the incredible fortress city built by King Herod the Great. Here, Pontius Pilate had his base; where Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10); where Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30) and where Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit the Roman Theatre, the Hippodrome, and the Crusader City. We then travel north towards Haifa and ascend Mt. Carmel the site where the prophet Elijah fought the 400 false prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:30). We will stop for an incredible panoramic view of Haifa. Visit the site on Mt. Carmel where this contest of Elijah took place. Continue to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight at Ramot on the Sea of Galilee.
April20
JESUS MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE, GOLAN HEIGHTS
Day 5 - Monday,
After breakfast, we will depart our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to Kibbutz Ginossar where we meet our bus and travel to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of his miracles. We will see the remains of Peter’s house and the synagogue site where Jesus taught and worshipped. We will then proceed to Magdala a first century port and city on the Sea of Galilee, where Mary Magdalene is said to have lived. Recent archaeological finds the Magdala Stone likely the earliest known artistic depiction of the Second Temple. Continue to the Banias, one of the sources of the Jordan River and the site of ancient “Caesarea Philipi”, where Peter made the confession of faith in Christ. Ascend the Golan Heights to visit Gamla the place of the battle between the Roman legions and the Jewish fighters in 66 B.C which many people call the Masada of the Galilee. You will see one of the oldest synagogues at Gamla. Continue to Har Bental where during the Yom Kippur War in 1973, and of Israel’s largest tank battles took place at the foot of Har Bental. The fierce battle earned the area below Mount Bental the name of Valley of Tears.
Dinner and overnight at Ramot on the Sea of Galilee.
After breakfast, we will depart our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to Kibbutz Ginossar where we meet our bus and travel to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of his miracles. We will see the remains of Peter’s house and the synagogue site where Jesus taught and worshipped. We will then proceed to Magdala a first century port and city on the Sea of Galilee, where Mary Magdalene is said to have lived. Recent archaeological finds the Magdala Stone likely the earliest known artistic depiction of the Second Temple. Continue to the Banias, one of the sources of the Jordan River and the site of ancient “Caesarea Philipi”, where Peter made the confession of faith in Christ. Ascend the Golan Heights to visit Gamla the place of the battle between the Roman legions and the Jewish fighters in 66 B.C which many people call the Masada of the Galilee. You will see one of the oldest synagogues at Gamla. Continue to Har Bental where during the Yom Kippur War in 1973, and of Israel’s largest tank battles took place at the foot of Har Bental. The fierce battle earned the area below Mount Bental the name of Valley of Tears.
Dinner and overnight at Ramot on the Sea of Galilee.
April21
SEPPHORIS, NAZARETH, ARIEL, JORDAN RIVER, JERUSALEM
Day 6 - Tuesday,
Drive this morning to Tzippori (Sepphoris), capital of the Galilee in King Herod’s time and home of Joachim and Anna. The sites include a Roman theater, a Jewish residential quarter, ritual baths, churches and many mosaics including, notably the ‘Mona Lisa of the Galilee. Continue to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. Drive to the town of Ariel with its the Biblical themes, reflected by its large murals of Biblical landscapes, a Biblical garden, and replicas of Temple objects, including a full-scale replica of the Tabernacle. We then drive through the lush Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description. Visit on the Jordan River the baptismal site Qasr El Yahud Ascend up the Judean Wilderness to the Golden City of Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
Drive this morning to Tzippori (Sepphoris), capital of the Galilee in King Herod’s time and home of Joachim and Anna. The sites include a Roman theater, a Jewish residential quarter, ritual baths, churches and many mosaics including, notably the ‘Mona Lisa of the Galilee. Continue to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. Drive to the town of Ariel with its the Biblical themes, reflected by its large murals of Biblical landscapes, a Biblical garden, and replicas of Temple objects, including a full-scale replica of the Tabernacle. We then drive through the lush Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description. Visit on the Jordan River the baptismal site Qasr El Yahud Ascend up the Judean Wilderness to the Golden City of Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
April22
OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
Day 7 - Wednesday,
We will drive to the top of the Mount of Olives, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Tracing the footsteps of Jesus, we will stroll down the Palm Sunday Route on the Mount of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. From here, we proceed by bus across the Kidron Valley; past the Tombs of Absalom, Zechariah and James. Visit the City of David and explore the excavations from the time of King David and see the Hezekiah’s Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam. Continue to the Davidson Center to visit the Southern Wall excavations. Visit the Western Wall the holiest place in Judaism. We walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda, St. Anne’s Church. Walk through the Old City alleyways and exit from the Jaffa Gate where our bus will be waiting for us. Visit the Friends of Zion Museum brings stories of love and heroism in the world. You will enter a whole new world, where you will meet biblical figures, academics, businessmen, and military officials who through their faith have forged an everlasting bond between the Jewish and Christian people. This with original music score, fantastic surround sound, lighting and interactive displays. Finish the day at the King of Kings Pavilion.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We will drive to the top of the Mount of Olives, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Tracing the footsteps of Jesus, we will stroll down the Palm Sunday Route on the Mount of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. From here, we proceed by bus across the Kidron Valley; past the Tombs of Absalom, Zechariah and James. Visit the City of David and explore the excavations from the time of King David and see the Hezekiah’s Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam. Continue to the Davidson Center to visit the Southern Wall excavations. Visit the Western Wall the holiest place in Judaism. We walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda, St. Anne’s Church. Walk through the Old City alleyways and exit from the Jaffa Gate where our bus will be waiting for us. Visit the Friends of Zion Museum brings stories of love and heroism in the world. You will enter a whole new world, where you will meet biblical figures, academics, businessmen, and military officials who through their faith have forged an everlasting bond between the Jewish and Christian people. This with original music score, fantastic surround sound, lighting and interactive displays. Finish the day at the King of Kings Pavilion.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
April23
JERUSALEM
Day 8 - Thursday,
This morning we will visit TBN Israel Studios in Jerusalem and participate in a live recording of TBN Israel Podcast with Yair Pinto and Mati Shoshani,reaching more than 1million viewers. Continue to Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the Holocaust commemorating the six million Jews who perished. Visit and walk through the newly opened Museum, visit the Children’s Memorial, walk along the Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles for those who risked their lives to save Jewish lives. Continue to the Israel Museum and visit the Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest manuscripts of the Bible ever found. Visit the Model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple Period as it looked from the time of Jesus at the Israel Museum complex. Proceed to Mt Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room (Room of the Last Supper), King David’s Tomb and the Church of St. Peter’s in Gallicantu, built on top of the High Priest Caiphas’ house. End the day with a visit to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary for a visit and a private communion service in the garden. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
This morning we will visit TBN Israel Studios in Jerusalem and participate in a live recording of TBN Israel Podcast with Yair Pinto and Mati Shoshani,reaching more than 1million viewers. Continue to Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the Holocaust commemorating the six million Jews who perished. Visit and walk through the newly opened Museum, visit the Children’s Memorial, walk along the Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles for those who risked their lives to save Jewish lives. Continue to the Israel Museum and visit the Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest manuscripts of the Bible ever found. Visit the Model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple Period as it looked from the time of Jesus at the Israel Museum complex. Proceed to Mt Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room (Room of the Last Supper), King David’s Tomb and the Church of St. Peter’s in Gallicantu, built on top of the High Priest Caiphas’ house. End the day with a visit to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary for a visit and a private communion service in the garden. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
April24
QUMRAN, MASADA, DEAD SEA
Day 9 - Friday,
Today is a fun day. We depart Jerusalem and descend to the lowest point on earth the Dead Sea, 1300 ft below sea level. Drive to Qumran for a visit where a young shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 in the cave, which you will see. These scrolls are the oldest scriptures of the Bible ever found. Drive south along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. You will take a cable car to the summit of this magnificent fortress built by King Herod the Great and the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots. You will walk around this historic ruins you will see the palaces, bath houses, swimming pool, the oldest synagogue in the world on this mountain in the middle of the desert. After descending this mountain by cable car we continue north along the shores of the Dead Sea for a chance to enjoy the therapeutic “unsinkable” waters of the saltiest body of water in the world the Dead Sea.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Today is a fun day. We depart Jerusalem and descend to the lowest point on earth the Dead Sea, 1300 ft below sea level. Drive to Qumran for a visit where a young shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 in the cave, which you will see. These scrolls are the oldest scriptures of the Bible ever found. Drive south along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. You will take a cable car to the summit of this magnificent fortress built by King Herod the Great and the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots. You will walk around this historic ruins you will see the palaces, bath houses, swimming pool, the oldest synagogue in the world on this mountain in the middle of the desert. After descending this mountain by cable car we continue north along the shores of the Dead Sea for a chance to enjoy the therapeutic “unsinkable” waters of the saltiest body of water in the world the Dead Sea.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
April25
JERUSALEM
Day 10 - Saturday,
After breakfast, enjoy a day of leisure. Perhaps re-visit the Old City for shopping in the bazaars. Visit many of the Museums that Jerusalem has to offer that you did not see on the tour, or just relax at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings, Jerusalem
After breakfast, enjoy a day of leisure. Perhaps re-visit the Old City for shopping in the bazaars. Visit many of the Museums that Jerusalem has to offer that you did not see on the tour, or just relax at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings, Jerusalem
April26
TORONTO
Day 11 - Sunday,
Depart on Air Canada flying Non-Stop from Tel Aviv to Toronto departing at 1:00pm and arriving in Toronto at 5:55pm at Terminal # 1.
Depart on Air Canada flying Non-Stop from Tel Aviv to Toronto departing at 1:00pm and arriving in Toronto at 5:55pm at Terminal # 1.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
All participants must review the Full Terms of Service here https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern on all matters not specifically mentioned below.
TOUR PRICE: $5,949 CDN per person sharing twin room. Based on a minimum of 28 paying passengers departing out of Toronto
If the group drops to less than 28 paying passengers, there will be a supplement of $140 per person to the above rates.
Land Only: Rates without airfare: $4,259 per person
It is agreed that the Travel Fees will include all the Company’s costs to provide the tours, including any tax obligation that may be imposed on the travel services or the Company directly. The company reserves the right to change the Fees in the event of any change to the cost of any travel services or tax imposed on the travel services or Company, including the imposition of any tax or visa expense, currency fluctuation of more than 5% or add-ons requested to the itinerary until the tour is complete.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Included in your tour:
· Round trip airfare on Air Canada flying non-stop from Toronto to Tel Aviv
· Return transfers to/from the airport
· 9 nights at selected hotels in four-star hotels
· 7 days of sightseeing in Israel including all entrance fees to all selected places of interest on the itinerary
· Breakfast and dinners daily in the hotels
· Porterage at airport and hotels
· Modern Air-conditioned motor coach
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· Free WIFI on the motor coach if available
· Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges of Air Canada
Exclusions:
. Single Supplement $1,660 (for private room)
. Tips to the guide/driver of $100 USD to be paid to Harvey Katz at the airport in Toronto
. Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
Documentation:
Please ensure that you are in possession of a Canadian Passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival in Israel. If you have a passport from another country, it is your responsibility to inquire at the Israeli Consulate if a Visa is required.
Starting from January 1, 2025, tourists, coming to Israel from countries exempt from a visa, will be required to fill out the ETA-IL form before arriving in Israel.
A tourist who will not have a completed form will not be able to check-in and board the flight.
Here is the link for the form: Israel-entry https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately which is refundable up to 90 days (January 16, 2026) before departure (less $200 admin fee) and a full nonrefundable payment of the balance 60 days before departure (February 15, 2026).
You can register on-line as an option if you go to our website: www.ihtours.com On the home page, click on Protestant Tours and scroll down till you see your tour and click on Register and follow the instructions.
Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com
Please put the code 'DK5006' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by personal cheque or credit card made payable to:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200
Thornhill, ON
L4J 2J6
CONTACT:
Harvey Katz
Tel: 519-639-8758
Email: harveykatz@rogers.com
Patrick Zeversenuke
Tel: 519-645-9159
Email: Pzeversenuke@icloud.com
TRAVEL INSURANCE PLANS OFFERED BY IHT:
- All Inclusive and Non-medical
Contact us for rates.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
Tel: 1-877-999-8868
SARA - ext. 391 or email:sara@ihtours.com
All participants must review the Full Terms of Service here https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern on all matters not specifically mentioned below.
TOUR PRICE: $5,949 CDN per person sharing twin room. Based on a minimum of 28 paying passengers departing out of Toronto
If the group drops to less than 28 paying passengers, there will be a supplement of $140 per person to the above rates.
Land Only: Rates without airfare: $4,259 per person
It is agreed that the Travel Fees will include all the Company’s costs to provide the tours, including any tax obligation that may be imposed on the travel services or the Company directly. The company reserves the right to change the Fees in the event of any change to the cost of any travel services or tax imposed on the travel services or Company, including the imposition of any tax or visa expense, currency fluctuation of more than 5% or add-ons requested to the itinerary until the tour is complete.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Included in your tour:
· Round trip airfare on Air Canada flying non-stop from Toronto to Tel Aviv
· Return transfers to/from the airport
· 9 nights at selected hotels in four-star hotels
· 7 days of sightseeing in Israel including all entrance fees to all selected places of interest on the itinerary
· Breakfast and dinners daily in the hotels
· Porterage at airport and hotels
· Modern Air-conditioned motor coach
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· Free WIFI on the motor coach if available
· Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges of Air Canada
Exclusions:
. Single Supplement $1,660 (for private room)
. Tips to the guide/driver of $100 USD to be paid to Harvey Katz at the airport in Toronto
. Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
Documentation:
Please ensure that you are in possession of a Canadian Passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival in Israel. If you have a passport from another country, it is your responsibility to inquire at the Israeli Consulate if a Visa is required.
Starting from January 1, 2025, tourists, coming to Israel from countries exempt from a visa, will be required to fill out the ETA-IL form before arriving in Israel.
A tourist who will not have a completed form will not be able to check-in and board the flight.
Here is the link for the form: Israel-entry https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately which is refundable up to 90 days (January 16, 2026) before departure (less $200 admin fee) and a full nonrefundable payment of the balance 60 days before departure (February 15, 2026).
You can register on-line as an option if you go to our website: www.ihtours.com On the home page, click on Protestant Tours and scroll down till you see your tour and click on Register and follow the instructions.
Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com
Please put the code 'DK5006' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by personal cheque or credit card made payable to:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200
Thornhill, ON
L4J 2J6
CONTACT:
Harvey Katz
Tel: 519-639-8758
Email: harveykatz@rogers.com
Patrick Zeversenuke
Tel: 519-645-9159
Email: Pzeversenuke@icloud.com
TRAVEL INSURANCE PLANS OFFERED BY IHT:
- All Inclusive and Non-medical
Contact us for rates.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
Tel: 1-877-999-8868
SARA - ext. 391 or email:sara@ihtours.com
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**