israel the holy land tour 2023
israel the holy land tour 2023
$4,999
CAD
$4,999 CAD | 12 days
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Day
Location
Details
November25
TORONTO
Day 1 –Saturday
Depart from Calgary at 7:40am on Air Canada flying non-stop from Toronto arriving at 1:25pm. Connecting with Air Canada departing Toronto at 4:50pm flying non-stop to Tel Aviv.
Depart from Calgary at 7:40am on Air Canada flying non-stop from Toronto arriving at 1:25pm. Connecting with Air Canada departing Toronto at 4:50pm flying non-stop to Tel Aviv.
November26
TEL AVIV / JAFFA
Day 2 – Sunday
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 Metropolitan 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 Metropolitan Hotel, Tel Aviv
November27
CAESAREA / MT.CARMEL / MEGIDDO
Day 3— Monday
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 turn inland and proceed 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. Continue to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias
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 turn inland and proceed 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. Continue to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias
November28
JESUS MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 4 – Tuesday
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 Lake House Hotel, Tiberias
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 Lake House Hotel, Tiberias
November29
GALILEE / GOLAN HEIGHTS
Day 5—Wednesday
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.
Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias.
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.
Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias.
November30
GALILEE
Day 6—Thursday
Drive to Sepphoris (Zippori) the traditional site of the birth place of Mary and home to Joachim and Anna. It was once the capital of Galilee. This excavated site as some of the most significant mosaics in the country, including the “Mona Lisa of Israel”. Kfar Kedem recreates the day-to-day life of this ancient land. A hands-on experience, Kfar Kedem will transport you back to the roots of your heritage it creates a holistic experience using all your senses, involving you in the actual production of household staples such as milk, wool, and bread, and connecting these tangible experiences with the values and spirit of the ages from the time of the Bible. Continue to Cana the site where Jesus performed his first miracle when he changed water into wine at a wedding. From Cana we drive to Nazareth for a short visit before returning to Tiberias.
Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias.
Drive to Sepphoris (Zippori) the traditional site of the birth place of Mary and home to Joachim and Anna. It was once the capital of Galilee. This excavated site as some of the most significant mosaics in the country, including the “Mona Lisa of Israel”. Kfar Kedem recreates the day-to-day life of this ancient land. A hands-on experience, Kfar Kedem will transport you back to the roots of your heritage it creates a holistic experience using all your senses, involving you in the actual production of household staples such as milk, wool, and bread, and connecting these tangible experiences with the values and spirit of the ages from the time of the Bible. Continue to Cana the site where Jesus performed his first miracle when he changed water into wine at a wedding. From Cana we drive to Nazareth for a short visit before returning to Tiberias.
Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias.
December1
GALILEE / JERUSALEM
Day 7—Friday
This morning we leave Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee area to Mt. Tabor for a visit. Also known as the Mount of Transfiguration, the location where Jesus is transfigured (or metamorphosed) and becomes radiant upon a mountain, the mount that rises up in the plains of the Jezreel Valley. We take special taxis to take us to the summit. Visit the Chapel of the Transfiguration and have a magnificent view of the Valley of Armageddon. Continue to Beit Shean, the largest archeological excavation in Israel Visit this Roman city once one of the cities of the Decapolis with a Roman theatre, colonnaded streets and bath houses. King Saul and his son Jonathan were hung from the walls of Beit Shean. We continue our drive through the plush Jordan Valley and ascend up to the Holy City of Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
This morning we leave Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee area to Mt. Tabor for a visit. Also known as the Mount of Transfiguration, the location where Jesus is transfigured (or metamorphosed) and becomes radiant upon a mountain, the mount that rises up in the plains of the Jezreel Valley. We take special taxis to take us to the summit. Visit the Chapel of the Transfiguration and have a magnificent view of the Valley of Armageddon. Continue to Beit Shean, the largest archeological excavation in Israel Visit this Roman city once one of the cities of the Decapolis with a Roman theatre, colonnaded streets and bath houses. King Saul and his son Jonathan were hung from the walls of Beit Shean. We continue our drive through the plush Jordan Valley and ascend up to the Holy City of Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
December2
OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
Day 8 – Saturday
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 and proceed to Mt Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room (Room of the Last Supper), 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 visit the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot. 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 to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a brief visit. Finish the day with a visit to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary with a group communion in one of the gardens.
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 and proceed to Mt Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room (Room of the Last Supper), 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 visit the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot. 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 to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a brief visit. Finish the day with a visit to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary with a group communion in one of the gardens.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
December3
MASADA / DEAD SEA / QUMRAN
Day 9 – Sunday
Drive to the lowest point on earth to the Dead Sea. We stop at Qumran, where a shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 in a cave. These scrolls are the oldest scriptures of the Bible ever found. You will see where the Essenes who wrote these scrolls lived and wrote these scrolls. Continue south to Masada. Ascend by cable car to the summit of this fortress built by King Herod the Great and the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots. You will visit the palaces, bathhouses, swimming pool, and the oldest synagogue in the world on this mount. Continue to the shores of the Dead Sea where you will have time to take a float in the saltiest body of water in world.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Drive to the lowest point on earth to the Dead Sea. We stop at Qumran, where a shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 in a cave. These scrolls are the oldest scriptures of the Bible ever found. You will see where the Essenes who wrote these scrolls lived and wrote these scrolls. Continue south to Masada. Ascend by cable car to the summit of this fortress built by King Herod the Great and the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots. You will visit the palaces, bathhouses, swimming pool, and the oldest synagogue in the world on this mount. Continue to the shores of the Dead Sea where you will have time to take a float in the saltiest body of water in world.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
December4
JERUSALEM / BETHLEHEM
Day 10 – Monday
We start the day at the City of David Excavations to see remains of Jerusalem from the time of King David. See the Hezekiah Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam. Continue to the Davidson Centre and visit the archaeological park of the excavations along the Western and Southern walls of the Temple Mount of Jerusalem. Drive to the New city of Jerusalem by visiting Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the Holocaust commemorating the six million Jews who perished. 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. Finish the day with a drive to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity. We finish the day at the Eastern Gate of the Old City for the teaching of Jesus return.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day at the City of David Excavations to see remains of Jerusalem from the time of King David. See the Hezekiah Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam. Continue to the Davidson Centre and visit the archaeological park of the excavations along the Western and Southern walls of the Temple Mount of Jerusalem. Drive to the New city of Jerusalem by visiting Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the Holocaust commemorating the six million Jews who perished. 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. Finish the day with a drive to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity. We finish the day at the Eastern Gate of the Old City for the teaching of Jesus return.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
December5
JERUSALEM AT LEISURE
Day 11—Tuesday
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 Hotel, Jerusalem
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 Hotel, Jerusalem
December6
RETURN HOME
Day 12- Wednesday, December 6
Depart Tel Aviv to Toronto flying non-stop to Toronto with Air Canada departing at 11:55am and arriving in Toronto at 5:00pm. Connect in Toronto to Calgary with Air Canada departing at 8:00pm and arriving in Calgary at 10:19pm.
Depart Tel Aviv to Toronto flying non-stop to Toronto with Air Canada departing at 11:55am and arriving in Toronto at 5:00pm. Connect in Toronto to Calgary with Air Canada departing at 8:00pm and arriving in Calgary at 10:19pm.
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.
If you have selected cheque as payment method, please make sure to mail to International Heritage Tours at 7117 Bathurst St, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
TOUR PRICE: $4,999 CDN per person Canadian per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 21 paying passengers.
If the group is less than with a minimum of 21 paying passengers, there is a supplement of $60 to the above rates.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Departure from Calgary to Toronto on Air Canada and Toronto to Tel Aviv flying non-stop with Air Canada
Included in your tour:
· Meeting/assistance at the airport
· Return transfers to/from the airport in Tel Aviv
· 10 nights at selected hotels in Israel
· Buffet breakfast & dinners daily in the hotels
· Porterage at airport and hotels
· Air-conditioned transportation
· 8 full days of sightseeing in Israel as per the itinerary attached
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· All entrance fees to places of interest as per the itinerary
· Whispering ear pieces to listen to the guide
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges of Air Canada
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.
If you have selected cheque as payment method, please make sure to mail to International Heritage Tours at 7117 Bathurst St, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
TOUR PRICE: $4,999 CDN per person Canadian per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 21 paying passengers.
If the group is less than with a minimum of 21 paying passengers, there is a supplement of $60 to the above rates.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Departure from Calgary to Toronto on Air Canada and Toronto to Tel Aviv flying non-stop with Air Canada
Included in your tour:
· Meeting/assistance at the airport
· Return transfers to/from the airport in Tel Aviv
· 10 nights at selected hotels in Israel
· Buffet breakfast & dinners daily in the hotels
· Porterage at airport and hotels
· Air-conditioned transportation
· 8 full days of sightseeing in Israel as per the itinerary attached
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· All entrance fees to places of interest as per the itinerary
· Whispering ear pieces to listen to the guide
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges of Air Canada
Exclusions:
· Single Room Supplement of $1,400 (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 $120 USD per person to be paid to Joel Turner.
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 before entering Israel.
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $300 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (August 24, 2023) less $150 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (September 24, 2023). IF YOU PAY BY: PERSONAL CHEQUE, MONEY ORDER, BANK DRAFT cheque made payable to INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE TOURS or E-TRANSFER to accounting@ihtours.com, please add file # DK5118 in the notes.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE TOURS
TEL: 416-444-6666 ext 308 ask for Michelle
TOLL FREE: 1-877-999-8868 ext 308
Email: michelled@ihtours.com
· Single Room Supplement of $1,400 (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 $120 USD per person to be paid to Joel Turner.
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 before entering Israel.
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $300 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (August 24, 2023) less $150 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (September 24, 2023). IF YOU PAY BY: PERSONAL CHEQUE, MONEY ORDER, BANK DRAFT cheque made payable to INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE TOURS or E-TRANSFER to accounting@ihtours.com, please add file # DK5118 in the notes.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE TOURS
TEL: 416-444-6666 ext 308 ask for Michelle
TOLL FREE: 1-877-999-8868 ext 308
Email: michelled@ihtours.com
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**