beth ariel ottawa israel tour
beth ariel ottawa israel tour
$5,989
CAD
$5,989 CAD | 10 days
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Day
Location
Details
May11
Depart Canada
Day 1 ~ Monday
Depart from Ottawa to Tel Aviv via Toronto with Air Canada
Depart from Ottawa to Tel Aviv via Toronto with Air Canada
May12
Arrive Tel Aviv
Day 2 ~ Tuesday
Arrive at the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and meet your guide. Visit the October 7 sites along the Gaza Strip, such as the Nova Festival Memorial. Return to Tel-Aviv. Check-in at your coastal hotel for dinner and overnight.
Arrive at the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and meet your guide. Visit the October 7 sites along the Gaza Strip, such as the Nova Festival Memorial. Return to Tel-Aviv. Check-in at your coastal hotel for dinner and overnight.
May13
Caesarea/Mt Carmel/Megiddo
Day 3 ~ Wednesday
Drive to ancient Caesarea Maritima, where Paul was imprisoned and preached to King Agrippa (Acts 25-26). Explore the Roman amphitheater, the crusader city, and the aqueduct. Continue to Mount Carmel, site of Elijah’s triumph over Baal’s prophets (1 Kings 18:16-40). Visit Megiddo, ancient fortress city and site of Armageddon (Revelation 16:16). Check-in at your hotel in the Sea of Galilee for dinner and overnight.
Drive to ancient Caesarea Maritima, where Paul was imprisoned and preached to King Agrippa (Acts 25-26). Explore the Roman amphitheater, the crusader city, and the aqueduct. Continue to Mount Carmel, site of Elijah’s triumph over Baal’s prophets (1 Kings 18:16-40). Visit Megiddo, ancient fortress city and site of Armageddon (Revelation 16:16). Check-in at your hotel in the Sea of Galilee for dinner and overnight.
May14
Sea of Galilee
Day 4 ~ Thursday
Begin the day at the Ancient Boat Museum, home to a 2,000-year-old fishing vessel from Jesus’ time. Sail on the Sea of Galilee and reflect on the miracles that took place here. Explore Capernaum, the center of Jesus' ministry (Mark 1:21-34) and its ancient synagogue. Continue to Tabgha, site of feeding of the 5,000 (Mark 6:30-44), and enjoy a traditional St. Peter’s fish lunch. Visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), and end the day at Magdala, home of Mary Magdalene. Dinner and overnight at your Galilee hotel.
Begin the day at the Ancient Boat Museum, home to a 2,000-year-old fishing vessel from Jesus’ time. Sail on the Sea of Galilee and reflect on the miracles that took place here. Explore Capernaum, the center of Jesus' ministry (Mark 1:21-34) and its ancient synagogue. Continue to Tabgha, site of feeding of the 5,000 (Mark 6:30-44), and enjoy a traditional St. Peter’s fish lunch. Visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), and end the day at Magdala, home of Mary Magdalene. Dinner and overnight at your Galilee hotel.
May15
Mt Hermon/Banias/Tel Dan Park
Day 5 ~ Friday
Begin the day with an early departure and head north to Mount Hermon, where you’ll enjoy a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Syria. Visit Banias (Caesarea Philippi), where Peter declared Jesus as the Messiah (Matthew 16:13-20). Continue to Tel Dan National Park, featuring the ancient gate from Abraham’s time (Genesis 14). Visit Kursi, the site where the pigs ran down the cliff (Mark 5:13). Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Begin the day with an early departure and head north to Mount Hermon, where you’ll enjoy a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Syria. Visit Banias (Caesarea Philippi), where Peter declared Jesus as the Messiah (Matthew 16:13-20). Continue to Tel Dan National Park, featuring the ancient gate from Abraham’s time (Genesis 14). Visit Kursi, the site where the pigs ran down the cliff (Mark 5:13). Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.
May16
Jordan River - Jerusalem
Day 6 ~ Saturday
Visit the Yardenit baptismal site on the Jordan River, with the opportunity for baptism. Continue down route 90 and visit Qasr el Yahud, the possible site of Jesus’ baptism (Matthew 3:16-17). Continue to where both Joshua and Elijah crossed the Jordan river. Drive to Jerusalem and visit the Israel Museum with its Temple Model and the Dead Sea scrolls. Check-in to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Visit the Yardenit baptismal site on the Jordan River, with the opportunity for baptism. Continue down route 90 and visit Qasr el Yahud, the possible site of Jesus’ baptism (Matthew 3:16-17). Continue to where both Joshua and Elijah crossed the Jordan river. Drive to Jerusalem and visit the Israel Museum with its Temple Model and the Dead Sea scrolls. Check-in to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
May17
Jerusalem
Day 7 ~ Sunday
Begin exploring Jerusalem at the Mount of Olives with a view of Jerusalem. Descend the Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46). Enter the Old City through the Lions Gate and visit the St. Anne’s church with the pool of Bethesda. Walk part of the Via Dolorosa, Jesus' path to crucifixion (John 19:16-17). Visit and pray at the Western Wall, and then explore the underground Western Wall Tunnels. Tour the HAAS promenade seeing the south side of the city. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Begin exploring Jerusalem at the Mount of Olives with a view of Jerusalem. Descend the Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46). Enter the Old City through the Lions Gate and visit the St. Anne’s church with the pool of Bethesda. Walk part of the Via Dolorosa, Jesus' path to crucifixion (John 19:16-17). Visit and pray at the Western Wall, and then explore the underground Western Wall Tunnels. Tour the HAAS promenade seeing the south side of the city. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
May18
Jerusalem
Day 8 ~ Monday
Ascend the Temple Mount (subject to security). Explore the City of David, originally Jerusalem, and wade through the Hezekiah’s tunnel built to protect water supply. Visit the Jerusalem Archeological Park and its Southern Steps, where Jesus taught. Visit the Garden Tomb for a time of communion. Continue to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. Visit the Kidron Valley and the drainage channel built by Herod the Great. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Ascend the Temple Mount (subject to security). Explore the City of David, originally Jerusalem, and wade through the Hezekiah’s tunnel built to protect water supply. Visit the Jerusalem Archeological Park and its Southern Steps, where Jesus taught. Visit the Garden Tomb for a time of communion. Continue to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. Visit the Kidron Valley and the drainage channel built by Herod the Great. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
May19
Masada / Qumran / Dead Sea
Day 9 ~ Tuesday
Early start and visit Masada, ascending by cable car. Continue to Qumran, where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered. Have time to float at the Dead Sea at the Kalia Beach. Return to Jerusalem for a time of worship at the Mount of Olives with Kate Hess and the King’s Harpists. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Early start and visit Masada, ascending by cable car. Continue to Qumran, where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered. Have time to float at the Dead Sea at the Kalia Beach. Return to Jerusalem for a time of worship at the Mount of Olives with Kate Hess and the King’s Harpists. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
May20
Return to Canada
Day 10 ~ Wednesday
Transfer to the airport for your Air Canada flight to Ottawa via Toronto.
Transfer to the airport for your Air Canada flight to Ottawa via Toronto.
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: $5,989 Canadian per person based on double occupancy
Price is based on a minimum of 20 paying passengers. If the group is less than 20 paying with a minimum of 15 paying there is a supplement of $250 per person to the above rates.
***If paying the full tour cost by cheque or e-transfer there is a reduction of $170 per person to the above rates.***
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR CURRENCY FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLAR
INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR:
* Round trip air fare with Air Canada flying from Ottawa to Tel Aviv via Toronto
* All air taxes and surcharges of Air Canada
* Arrival and departure transfers from/to the airport
* 8 night’s hotel accommodations in the following cities
- 1-night Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv
- 3 nights David’s Harp Hotel on the Sea of Galilee
- 4 nights Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
* Breakfasts and dinners in the hotels daily in Israel
*1 lunch- St Peters Fish lunch in the Galilee
* 8 full days of sightseeing as per your itinerary in Israel
* Entrance fees to all places of interest as per your itinerary in Israel
* Licensed English speaking tour guide throughout Israel and Jordan
* Modern Air Conditioned motor coach
* Porterage of 1 piece of luggage per person for the airport and hotel
* Whispering system (head phones to hear the guide better) in Israel
* Free WIFI on the bus (Subject to availability)
NOT INCLUDED:
* Single Supplement of $1,620 (for any single individual who wants their own private room)
* Travel Insurance
* Lunches (except the St. Peter’s Fish lunch in the Galilee)
* Tips to the guide, driver and dining room staff
* ETA-IL entry permit fee paid directly on line. For detailed information and to apply, please visit the Israel Entry Permit system https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il
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 90 days before departure (Feb 10, 2026) less $200 administration fee. Less than 90 days the deposit is 100% non-refundable. Full non-refundable payment is due 60 days before departure (March 12, 2026). IF YOU PAY BY: PERSONAL CHEQUE, MONEY ORDER, BANK DRAFT cheque made payable to INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE TOURS or E-TRANSFER to [email protected], please add file # DK5064 in the notes.
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: $5,989 Canadian per person based on double occupancy
Price is based on a minimum of 20 paying passengers. If the group is less than 20 paying with a minimum of 15 paying there is a supplement of $250 per person to the above rates.
***If paying the full tour cost by cheque or e-transfer there is a reduction of $170 per person to the above rates.***
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR CURRENCY FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLAR
INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR:
* Round trip air fare with Air Canada flying from Ottawa to Tel Aviv via Toronto
* All air taxes and surcharges of Air Canada
* Arrival and departure transfers from/to the airport
* 8 night’s hotel accommodations in the following cities
- 1-night Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv
- 3 nights David’s Harp Hotel on the Sea of Galilee
- 4 nights Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
* Breakfasts and dinners in the hotels daily in Israel
*1 lunch- St Peters Fish lunch in the Galilee
* 8 full days of sightseeing as per your itinerary in Israel
* Entrance fees to all places of interest as per your itinerary in Israel
* Licensed English speaking tour guide throughout Israel and Jordan
* Modern Air Conditioned motor coach
* Porterage of 1 piece of luggage per person for the airport and hotel
* Whispering system (head phones to hear the guide better) in Israel
* Free WIFI on the bus (Subject to availability)
NOT INCLUDED:
* Single Supplement of $1,620 (for any single individual who wants their own private room)
* Travel Insurance
* Lunches (except the St. Peter’s Fish lunch in the Galilee)
* Tips to the guide, driver and dining room staff
* ETA-IL entry permit fee paid directly on line. For detailed information and to apply, please visit the Israel Entry Permit system https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il
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 90 days before departure (Feb 10, 2026) less $200 administration fee. Less than 90 days the deposit is 100% non-refundable. Full non-refundable payment is due 60 days before departure (March 12, 2026). IF YOU PAY BY: PERSONAL CHEQUE, MONEY ORDER, BANK DRAFT cheque made payable to INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE TOURS or E-TRANSFER to [email protected], please add file # DK5064 in the notes.
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**
