calvary chapel canada israel tour
calvary chapel canada israel tour
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$5,749 CAD | 11 days
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November24
DEPART CANADA
Day 1 –Tuesday
Depart from Vancouver at 7:00am on Air Canada flying non-stop from Toronto arriving at 2:37pm. Connecting with Air Canada departing Toronto at 4:30pm flying non-stop to Tel Aviv.
Depart from Vancouver at 7:00am on Air Canada flying non-stop from Toronto arriving at 2:37pm. Connecting with Air Canada departing Toronto at 4:30pm flying non-stop to Tel Aviv.
November25
TEL AVIV / JAFFA
Day 2 – Wednesday
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:15am where our tour guide will meet you. We start by traveling to 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 (Acts 10:6). After this tour, we go to our hotel for check-in and the balance of the day is at leisure to enjoy Tel Aviv.
Dinner and overnight at the Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:15am where our tour guide will meet you. We start by traveling to 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 (Acts 10:6). After this tour, we go to our hotel for check-in and the balance of the day is at leisure to enjoy Tel Aviv.
Dinner and overnight at the Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv
November26
CAESAREA/MT CARMEL/NAZARETH
Day 3— Thursday
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. We proceed to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. Continue to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee.
Dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
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. We proceed to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. Continue to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee.
Dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
November27
JESUS MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 4 – Friday
After breakfast, we will depart our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to Kibbutz Ginossar where we will see a ancient boat from the time of Jesus displayed at the Kibbutz Museum. Continue 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. Drive to Tabgha and visit the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes. Continue to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered what is perhaps the most famous sermon ever preached – “The Sermon On The Mount” (Matt.5). Visit to Magdala the newly excavated site to see the 1st century synagogue where Jesus taught.
Dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar 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 will see a ancient boat from the time of Jesus displayed at the Kibbutz Museum. Continue 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. Drive to Tabgha and visit the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes. Continue to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered what is perhaps the most famous sermon ever preached – “The Sermon On The Mount” (Matt.5). Visit to Magdala the newly excavated site to see the 1st century synagogue where Jesus taught.
Dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
November28
GALILEE / GOLAN HEIGHTS
Day 5—Saturday
We will drive north to Tel Dan National Park to see the ruins from Abraham’s time and the Dan Spring, which is a source of the Jordan River. Continue to 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 (Matt; 16:16). Drive up the Golan Heights to view the Hula Valley and the Galilee from Mt. Bental and learn about the importance of the security for the State of Israel. We will drive past Kursi, where Jesus cast out the demons from the Demoniac of Gadara and into the pigs. (Mark 5:1-20). We end the day with a visit to Yardenit, the Baptismal Centre on the Jordan River. Dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
We will drive north to Tel Dan National Park to see the ruins from Abraham’s time and the Dan Spring, which is a source of the Jordan River. Continue to 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 (Matt; 16:16). Drive up the Golan Heights to view the Hula Valley and the Galilee from Mt. Bental and learn about the importance of the security for the State of Israel. We will drive past Kursi, where Jesus cast out the demons from the Demoniac of Gadara and into the pigs. (Mark 5:1-20). We end the day with a visit to Yardenit, the Baptismal Centre on the Jordan River. Dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
November29
MEGIDDO/BEIT SHEAN/JERUSALEM
Day 6—Sunday
Drive to Megiddo, one of King Solomon’s walled fortified cities (1 Kings 9:15; 10:26), with ruins of 20 levels of civilization. From here the Books of Daniel and Revelation will come alive as we read about the final Battle of Armageddon, while viewing the Plains of Jezreel. Drive to Gideon’s Spring where Gideon selected the 300 men who joined him in fighting the Midianites. Continue to Beit Shean, where we will walk through the incredible excavations of the largest ongoing archaeological dig in the land of Israel with its Roman theatre, colonnaded Roman streets, mosaics and Roman bathhouses. It is also the city where the body of King Saul and his sons where nailed to the walls by the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10). We then drive through the lush Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35:1-2) and view Jericho and the Mt. of Temptation. Ascend the Judean Wilderness to the Golden City of Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
Drive to Megiddo, one of King Solomon’s walled fortified cities (1 Kings 9:15; 10:26), with ruins of 20 levels of civilization. From here the Books of Daniel and Revelation will come alive as we read about the final Battle of Armageddon, while viewing the Plains of Jezreel. Drive to Gideon’s Spring where Gideon selected the 300 men who joined him in fighting the Midianites. Continue to Beit Shean, where we will walk through the incredible excavations of the largest ongoing archaeological dig in the land of Israel with its Roman theatre, colonnaded Roman streets, mosaics and Roman bathhouses. It is also the city where the body of King Saul and his sons where nailed to the walls by the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10). We then drive through the lush Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35:1-2) and view Jericho and the Mt. of Temptation. Ascend the Judean Wilderness to the Golden City of Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
November30
JERUSALEM, GENESIS LAND
Day 7 – Monday
We will drive to the top of the Mount of Olives, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Drive to the City of David and see the new excavations and the Pool of Siloam and Hezekiah’s Tunnel and walk the newly opened Pilgrim Road to the Davidson Centre and visit the archaeological park of the excavations along the Western and Southern Walls of the Temple Mount of Jerusalem. Visit the Temple Mount to view the Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa Mosque. Depart Jerusalem to Genesis Land situated in the heart of the Judean desert, on the way to the Dead Sea, in the land where the Patriarchs lived. A magical place, it enables visitors to experience life as it was in biblical times. Visitors to Genesis Land are greeted by Eliezer, Abraham's manservant, and by a train of camels, which lead you down to Abraham's tent, where you will experience his legendary hospitality. Return to Jerusalem 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. 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. Drive to the City of David and see the new excavations and the Pool of Siloam and Hezekiah’s Tunnel and walk the newly opened Pilgrim Road to the Davidson Centre and visit the archaeological park of the excavations along the Western and Southern Walls of the Temple Mount of Jerusalem. Visit the Temple Mount to view the Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa Mosque. Depart Jerusalem to Genesis Land situated in the heart of the Judean desert, on the way to the Dead Sea, in the land where the Patriarchs lived. A magical place, it enables visitors to experience life as it was in biblical times. Visitors to Genesis Land are greeted by Eliezer, Abraham's manservant, and by a train of camels, which lead you down to Abraham's tent, where you will experience his legendary hospitality. Return to Jerusalem 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. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
December1
MASADA/ DEAD SEA/QUMRAN
Day 8 – Tuesday
After breakfast we drive to the lowest point on earth the Dead Sea that is over 1300 feet below sea level. We will then turn south and drive 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 and the oldest synagogue in the world. After descending this mountain by cable car we travel to the shores of the Dead Sea where you will have time to take a float in the saltiest body of water in world. Continue to the oasis of Ein Gedi and see the waterfalls in the Nature Park. Continue to Qumran for a visit where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered before returning back to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
After breakfast we drive to the lowest point on earth the Dead Sea that is over 1300 feet below sea level. We will then turn south and drive 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 and the oldest synagogue in the world. After descending this mountain by cable car we travel to the shores of the Dead Sea where you will have time to take a float in the saltiest body of water in world. Continue to the oasis of Ein Gedi and see the waterfalls in the Nature Park. Continue to Qumran for a visit where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered before returning back to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
December2
JERUSALEM AT LEISURE
Day 9 – Wednesday
Today will be a day of leisure in Jerusalem to explore on your own the Old City Bazaars, shopping malls, museums or just time to relax. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
Today will be a day of leisure in Jerusalem to explore on your own the Old City Bazaars, shopping malls, museums or just time to relax. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
December3
JERUSALEM AT LEISURE
Day 10 – Thursday
Tracing the footsteps of Jesus, we will stroll down the Palm Sunday Route on the Mount of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane. From here, we proceed by bus across the Kidron Valley, past the Tombs of Absalom, Zechariah and James and proceed to Mt Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room (Room of the Last Super), King David’s Tomb and the Church of St. Peter’s in Gallicantu, built on top of the High Priest Caiphas’ house. We walk to the Zion Gate and enter the Old City of Jerusalem through this gate and walk through the Armenian Quarter to the Jewish Quarter. Walk along the Roman/Byzantine Street called the “Cardo” to the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot. Visit the Western Wall Tunnel excavations from the time of the Second Temple Period. We continue our walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda, St. Anne’s Church, Chapel of the Flagellation and Pilate’s Judgment Hall ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. We pass through the colourful bazaars, alleyways to the Jaffa Gate to meet the bus. Finish the day with a visit to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary for a communion service before returning to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
Tracing the footsteps of Jesus, we will stroll down the Palm Sunday Route on the Mount of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane. From here, we proceed by bus across the Kidron Valley, past the Tombs of Absalom, Zechariah and James and proceed to Mt Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room (Room of the Last Super), King David’s Tomb and the Church of St. Peter’s in Gallicantu, built on top of the High Priest Caiphas’ house. We walk to the Zion Gate and enter the Old City of Jerusalem through this gate and walk through the Armenian Quarter to the Jewish Quarter. Walk along the Roman/Byzantine Street called the “Cardo” to the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot. Visit the Western Wall Tunnel excavations from the time of the Second Temple Period. We continue our walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda, St. Anne’s Church, Chapel of the Flagellation and Pilate’s Judgment Hall ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. We pass through the colourful bazaars, alleyways to the Jaffa Gate to meet the bus. Finish the day with a visit to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary for a communion service before returning to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
December4
RETURN TO CANADA
Day 11—Friday
Depart Tel Aviv at 11:55am on Air Canada flying non-stop to Toronto. Arriving in Toronto at 5:05pm at Terminal #1. Connect in Toronto on Air Canada departing at 7:00pm and arriving in Vancouver at 9:00pm
Depart Tel Aviv at 11:55am on Air Canada flying non-stop to Toronto. Arriving in Toronto at 5:05pm at Terminal #1. Connect in Toronto on Air Canada departing at 7:00pm and arriving in Vancouver at 9:00pm
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: $5,749 CAD per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 28 paying passengers.
NOTE - If the group is below 28 passengers with a minimum of 21, a supplement of $160 per person will apply
LAND ONLY COST: $4,029 CAD per person (flights not included)
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS OF 5% OR MORE.
Departure from Vancouver via Toronto to Tel Aviv flying non-stop with AIR CANADA.
**Departure available from both Vancouver and Toronto
INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR:
- 3 nights Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
- 5 nights Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
NOT INCLUDED:
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:
To be made and mailed to International Heritage Tours. A deposit of $400 per person is required immediately, which is refundable up to 90 days before departure (August 26, 2026) less $200 administration fee. Less than 90 days the deposit is non-refundable. A Full NON REFUNDABLE payment must be made up until 60 days before departure (September 25, 2026).
If paying by e-transfer, please send to: [email protected]
and put the code 'DK5026' 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
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
PASTOR ED HICKEY
TEL: 778-598-4874
EMAIL: [email protected]
PASTOR JUSTIN HICKEY
TEL: 519-671-1242
EMAIL: [email protected]
PASTOR CAMERON WATHEN
TEL: 250-634-4008
EMAIL: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: $5,749 CAD per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 28 paying passengers.
NOTE - If the group is below 28 passengers with a minimum of 21, a supplement of $160 per person will apply
LAND ONLY COST: $4,029 CAD per person (flights not included)
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS OF 5% OR MORE.
Departure from Vancouver via Toronto to Tel Aviv flying non-stop with AIR CANADA.
**Departure available from both Vancouver and Toronto
INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR:
- 9 nights hotel accommodations in the following cities in 4+ stars
- 3 nights Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
- 5 nights Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
- Roundtrip airfare flying from Vancouver to Tel Aviv via Toronto with Air Canada.
- Arrival and departure transfers from/to the airport
- Buffet breakfasts and dinners in the hotels daily in Israel
- 7 full days of sightseeing as per your itinerary in Israel
- Entrance fees to all places of interest as per your itinerary.
- Licensed English speaking tour guide throughout Israel
- 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)
- Airport taxes and Air Canada surcharges
NOT INCLUDED:
- Single Room Supplement of $1,590 (for those who want their own private room) to be added to the above rates.
- Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
- Tips to Driver, Guide and Restaurant staff of $100 USD per person to be collected at the airport on the departure day.
- ETA to enter Israel which must be completed before departing to Israel of approximately $10 USD per person which is done online.
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:
To be made and mailed to International Heritage Tours. A deposit of $400 per person is required immediately, which is refundable up to 90 days before departure (August 26, 2026) less $200 administration fee. Less than 90 days the deposit is non-refundable. A Full NON REFUNDABLE payment must be made up until 60 days before departure (September 25, 2026).
If paying by e-transfer, please send to: [email protected]
and put the code 'DK5026' 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
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
PASTOR ED HICKEY
TEL: 778-598-4874
EMAIL: [email protected]
PASTOR JUSTIN HICKEY
TEL: 519-671-1242
EMAIL: [email protected]
PASTOR CAMERON WATHEN
TEL: 250-634-4008
EMAIL: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**
