“country harvest israel bible tour”
“country harvest israel bible tour”
$5,039
CAD
$5,039 CAD | 11 days
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Day
Location
Details
February9
TORONTO
DAY 1 - TUESDAY
Departure from Toronto on your Air Canada flight from Toronto to Tel Aviv flying non-stop departing at 4:40p.m. from Terminal 1.
Departure from Toronto on your Air Canada flight from Toronto to Tel Aviv flying non-stop departing at 4:40p.m. from Terminal 1.
February10
TEL AVIV / JAFFA
DAY 2 - WEDNESDAY
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:15am, where our tour guide will meet us. We begin our tour in Jaffa affording 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 1st Temple in Jerusalem. You will view the spot of the House of Simon the Tanner. Jonah departed from Joppa (Jonah 1:3) to Tarshish. We will visit the Tabita School where Tabita was raised from the dead in Acts 9:36-43. Transfer to our hotel in Netanya for check-in. Balance of day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the Leonardo Plaza Hotel, Netanya
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:15am, where our tour guide will meet us. We begin our tour in Jaffa affording 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 1st Temple in Jerusalem. You will view the spot of the House of Simon the Tanner. Jonah departed from Joppa (Jonah 1:3) to Tarshish. We will visit the Tabita School where Tabita was raised from the dead in Acts 9:36-43. Transfer to our hotel in Netanya for check-in. Balance of day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the Leonardo Plaza Hotel, Netanya
February11
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 and Aqueduct. 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 and the Bahai Gardens. We will visit Nazareth Village, a reconstruction of the first-century Nazareth; then stop at Mt. Precipice for a magnificent view of the Valley of Armageddon before proceeding to Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed His first miracle, turning water into wine.
Dinner and overnight at Leonardo Hotel, Tiberias 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 and Aqueduct. 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 and the Bahai Gardens. We will visit Nazareth Village, a reconstruction of the first-century Nazareth; then stop at Mt. Precipice for a magnificent view of the Valley of Armageddon before proceeding to Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed His first miracle, turning water into wine.
Dinner and overnight at Leonardo Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
February12
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 to visit the museum showing a ancient boat that sailed on the Sea of Galilee from the time of Jesus. Continue to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of His miracles (Mark 2:4; Matthew 8:5-17). We will see the remains of Peter’s house and the synagogue site where Jesus taught and worshipped (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31). Drive to Tabgha and visit the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes and the Church of the Primacy of St. Peter. Visit to Magdala the newly excavated site to see the 1st century synagogue where Jesus taught. 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). We will then proceed to the site of the city of Korazim (Matthew 11:20-24) where there are the remains of a First Century Synagogue where Jesus frequently ministered. Dinner and overnight at Leonardo Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
After breakfast, we will depart our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to Kibbutz Ginossar to visit the museum showing a ancient boat that sailed on the Sea of Galilee from the time of Jesus. Continue to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of His miracles (Mark 2:4; Matthew 8:5-17). We will see the remains of Peter’s house and the synagogue site where Jesus taught and worshipped (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31). Drive to Tabgha and visit the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes and the Church of the Primacy of St. Peter. Visit to Magdala the newly excavated site to see the 1st century synagogue where Jesus taught. 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). We will then proceed to the site of the city of Korazim (Matthew 11:20-24) where there are the remains of a First Century Synagogue where Jesus frequently ministered. Dinner and overnight at Leonardo Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
February13
HAZOR, GOLAN HEIGHTS, SEA OF GALILEE
DAY 5 - SATURDAY
We start the day at Hazor one of the horse chariot cities from the time of King Solomon. Continue to Tel Dan to see the ruins from Abraham’s time and the Dan Spring, which is a source of the Jordan River. 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 (Matt; 16:16). Drive to the Golan Heights and the foot of Mt. Hermon the highest mountain in Israel and have a panoramic view of the corner of Israel, Syria and Jordan from Mt. Bental. Visit Kursi the place where a man was healed from demons. (Luke 8:26-39). Dinner and overnight at Leonardo Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
We start the day at Hazor one of the horse chariot cities from the time of King Solomon. Continue to Tel Dan to see the ruins from Abraham’s time and the Dan Spring, which is a source of the Jordan River. 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 (Matt; 16:16). Drive to the Golan Heights and the foot of Mt. Hermon the highest mountain in Israel and have a panoramic view of the corner of Israel, Syria and Jordan from Mt. Bental. Visit Kursi the place where a man was healed from demons. (Luke 8:26-39). Dinner and overnight at Leonardo Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
February14
BEIT SHE'AN, JERUSALEM, MEGIDDO
DAY 6 - SUNDAY
Our day begins at 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 Harod Spring the site of the Biblical Battle from the time of Gideon. We continue southward 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 bodies 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). Stop at the Jordan River where Elijah stopped before ascending the Judean Wilderness to the Golden City of Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem at the Royal Hotel, Jerusalem (Ramada Hotel Complex).
Our day begins at 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 Harod Spring the site of the Biblical Battle from the time of Gideon. We continue southward 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 bodies 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). Stop at the Jordan River where Elijah stopped before ascending the Judean Wilderness to the Golden City of Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem at the Royal Hotel, Jerusalem (Ramada Hotel Complex).
February15
OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
DAY 7 - MONDAY
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. We drive across the Kidron Valley, past the Tombs of Absalom, Zechariah and James 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. We walk to the Zion Gate and enter the Old City of Jerusalem to the Jewish Quarter. Walk along the Roman/Byzantine Street called the Cardo to the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest. We continue our walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda, St. Anne’s Church and Pilate’s Judgment Hall. Walk through the Old City alleyways and exit from the Jaffa Gate where our bus will be waiting for us. Drive to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary for a communion service. Dinner and overnight at the Royal 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. We drive across the Kidron Valley, past the Tombs of Absalom, Zechariah and James 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. We walk to the Zion Gate and enter the Old City of Jerusalem to the Jewish Quarter. Walk along the Roman/Byzantine Street called the Cardo to the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest. We continue our walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda, St. Anne’s Church and Pilate’s Judgment Hall. Walk through the Old City alleyways and exit from the Jaffa Gate where our bus will be waiting for us. Drive to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary for a communion service. Dinner and overnight at the Royal Hotel, Jerusalem
February16
JERUSALEM
DAY 8 - TUESDAY
We start the day in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City for a visit to the Temple Institute, which is laying the foundation for rebuilding the 3rd Temple. We continue to the Davidson Center and the Archaeological Park around the southern wall excavations. We visit the City of David excavations once the capital of the Israeli Kingdom under King David. Explore the excavations and learn about Jerusalem’s water supply in ancient times. See the Pool of Siloam and the Hezekiah’s Tunnel. Drive to Yad Vashem, the national Holocaust Memorial and Museum for an emotional visit. We continue to the Israel Museum to visit the Model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple Period as it looked from the time of Jesus. We will stop next at the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament to take a picture of the Menorah, Israel’s national symbol.
Dinner and overnight at the Royal Hotel, Jerusalem.
We start the day in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City for a visit to the Temple Institute, which is laying the foundation for rebuilding the 3rd Temple. We continue to the Davidson Center and the Archaeological Park around the southern wall excavations. We visit the City of David excavations once the capital of the Israeli Kingdom under King David. Explore the excavations and learn about Jerusalem’s water supply in ancient times. See the Pool of Siloam and the Hezekiah’s Tunnel. Drive to Yad Vashem, the national Holocaust Memorial and Museum for an emotional visit. We continue to the Israel Museum to visit the Model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple Period as it looked from the time of Jesus. We will stop next at the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament to take a picture of the Menorah, Israel’s national symbol.
Dinner and overnight at the Royal Hotel, Jerusalem.
February17
VALLEY OF ELAH, NEOT KEDUMIM
DAY 9 - WEDNESDAY
Drive to the Valley of Elah to see where the battle of David and Goliath took place. Continue to Beit Shemesh to read from 1 Samuel 6:1-21. Visit the Valley of Aijalon (Joshua 10:1-15). Continue to Neot Kedumim- the only Biblical Landscape Reserve in the world, where you can see and experience the Land of the Bible as it was during the time of the bible. Drive to Modi’in the birthplace of the Maccabi’s. Dinner and overnight at the Royal Hotel, Jerusalem
Drive to the Valley of Elah to see where the battle of David and Goliath took place. Continue to Beit Shemesh to read from 1 Samuel 6:1-21. Visit the Valley of Aijalon (Joshua 10:1-15). Continue to Neot Kedumim- the only Biblical Landscape Reserve in the world, where you can see and experience the Land of the Bible as it was during the time of the bible. Drive to Modi’in the birthplace of the Maccabi’s. Dinner and overnight at the Royal Hotel, Jerusalem
February18
QUMRAN, MASADA, DEAD SEA
DAY 10 - THURSDAY
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 to Ein Gedi and see the Nature Reserve to see the water falls in the desert. Continue 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 Royal 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 to Ein Gedi and see the Nature Reserve to see the water falls in the desert. Continue 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 Royal Hotel, Jerusalem
February19
BACK TO CANADA
DAY 11 - FRIDAY
Depart Tel Aviv on a non-stop flight to Toronto on Air Canada departing at 11:55am and arriving in Toronto at 5:00pm at Terminal #1.
Depart Tel Aviv on a non-stop flight to Toronto on Air Canada departing at 11:55am and arriving in Toronto at 5:00pm 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: $5,039 Canadian per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 28 paying passengers.
If the group is less than 28 paying passengers, there will be a supplement of $180 per person to the above rates with a minimum of 21 paying passengers.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY CURRENCY FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. & CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Departure from Toronto to Tel Aviv on Air Canada flying non-stop.
PAYMENTS:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (November 8, 2026) less $200 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (December 8, 2026).
Please send e-transfers to: [email protected] Please put the code 'DK5044' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by personal cheque made payable to: International Heritage Tours 7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
INCLUDED:
· Roundtrip airfare from Toronto to Tel Aviv flying non-stop with Air Canada.
· Meeting/assistance at the airport
· Return transfers to/from the airport in Tel Aviv
· 9 nights at selected hotels in Israel, four-star hotels.
· Buffet breakfast & dinners daily in the hotels
· Porterage at airport and hotels
· Air-conditioned transportation - Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned motor coach throughout the tour.
· 7 full days of guided sightseeing in Israel including all entrance fees to all selected places of interest on the itinerary.
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· Whisper System (earphones)
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges
· One piece of luggage per person weighing up to 21kg/50lbs plus one carry-on luggage per person for the Air Canada flights - One checked bag (50 lbs), one carry-on, and one personal item.
EXCLUSIONS:
· Single Supplement of $980
· Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
· Tips to driver, guide, & restaurant staff of $180 USD per person paid directly to John Plantz during the tour.
DOCUMENTATION:
Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least six (6) months beyond your return date. If your passport is issued by a country other than Canada or the country you are traveling to or transiting through, it is your responsibility to obtain the necessary visa(s) in advance.
MANDATORY !!!!
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/
CONTACT:
Glen & Ang Thiessen
Tel: 204-325-3773
Email: [email protected]
Lee Pickett
Tel: 315-586-3911
Email: [email protected]
John Plantz
Tel: 204-898-9849
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: $5,039 Canadian per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 28 paying passengers.
If the group is less than 28 paying passengers, there will be a supplement of $180 per person to the above rates with a minimum of 21 paying passengers.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY CURRENCY FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. & CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Departure from Toronto to Tel Aviv on Air Canada flying non-stop.
PAYMENTS:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (November 8, 2026) less $200 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (December 8, 2026).
Please send e-transfers to: [email protected] Please put the code 'DK5044' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by personal cheque made payable to: International Heritage Tours 7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
INCLUDED:
· Roundtrip airfare from Toronto to Tel Aviv flying non-stop with Air Canada.
· Meeting/assistance at the airport
· Return transfers to/from the airport in Tel Aviv
· 9 nights at selected hotels in Israel, four-star hotels.
· Buffet breakfast & dinners daily in the hotels
· Porterage at airport and hotels
· Air-conditioned transportation - Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned motor coach throughout the tour.
· 7 full days of guided sightseeing in Israel including all entrance fees to all selected places of interest on the itinerary.
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· Whisper System (earphones)
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges
· One piece of luggage per person weighing up to 21kg/50lbs plus one carry-on luggage per person for the Air Canada flights - One checked bag (50 lbs), one carry-on, and one personal item.
EXCLUSIONS:
· Single Supplement of $980
· Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
· Tips to driver, guide, & restaurant staff of $180 USD per person paid directly to John Plantz during the tour.
DOCUMENTATION:
Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least six (6) months beyond your return date. If your passport is issued by a country other than Canada or the country you are traveling to or transiting through, it is your responsibility to obtain the necessary visa(s) in advance.
MANDATORY !!!!
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/
CONTACT:
Glen & Ang Thiessen
Tel: 204-325-3773
Email: [email protected]
Lee Pickett
Tel: 315-586-3911
Email: [email protected]
John Plantz
Tel: 204-898-9849
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**
