israel, the holy land
israel, the holy land
$5,859
CAD
$5,859 CAD | 11 days
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Day
Location
Details
November12
CALGARY, TORONTO
Day 1- Thursday
Depart from Calgary at 8:00am arriving in Toronto at 1:58pm. Connecting on Air Canada departing at 4:30pm flying non-stop to Tel Aviv.
Depart from Calgary at 8:00am arriving in Toronto at 1:58pm. Connecting on Air Canada departing at 4:30pm flying non-stop to Tel Aviv.
November13
TEL AVIV, JAFFA
Day 2- Friday
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
November14
CAESAREA, MT. CARMEL/ MEGIDDO, TIBERIAS
Day 3- Saturday
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 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 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 Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
November15
JESUS MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 4- Sunday
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. Visit Yardanit the Baptismal site on the Jordan River before returning back to the hotel. 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. Visit Yardanit the Baptismal site on the Jordan River before returning back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
November16
GALILEE/ GOLAN HEIGHTS
Day 5- Monday
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 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. Dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
November17
JERUSALEM, GALILEE
Day 6- Tuesday
We drive to Kfar Kedem for a visit which 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. 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 Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We drive to Kfar Kedem for a visit which 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. 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 Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
November18
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 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 and the Western Wall Tunnels showing the remains from the time of the Second Temple. 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 and the Western Wall Tunnels showing the remains from the time of the Second Temple. 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
November19
JERUSALEM, BETHLEHEM
Day 8- Thursday
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
November20
JERUSALEM AT LEISURE
Day 9- Friday
Perhaps re-visit the Old City for shopping in the bazaars or visit the Machane Yehuda Market the open air market which is so interesting to see for the preparation before the Sabbath. Visit the Mamila Mall the open air shopping mall close to the hotel and Old City. 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 or visit the Machane Yehuda Market the open air market which is so interesting to see for the preparation before the Sabbath. Visit the Mamila Mall the open air shopping mall close to the hotel and Old City. 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
November21
MASADA/ DEAD SEA/ QUMRAN
Day 10- Saturday
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
November22
DEPARTURE TO CANADA
Day 11- Sunday
Depart Tel Aviv to Toronto flying non-stop to Toronto with Air Canada departing at 11:55am and arriving in Toronto at 5:05pm. Connect in Toronto to Calgary with Air Canada departing at 9:00pm and arriving in Calgary at 11:24pm.
Depart Tel Aviv to Toronto flying non-stop to Toronto with Air Canada departing at 11:55am and arriving in Toronto at 5:05pm. Connect in Toronto to Calgary with Air Canada departing at 9:00pm and arriving in Calgary at 11:24pm.
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: $5,859 CAD per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 20 paying passengers.
If the group is less than with a minimum of 20 paying passengers, there is a supplement of $200 to the above rates.
LAND ONLY COST: 3,899 CAD per person.
For those who want to book their flights individually.
If paying 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 Calgary to Tel Aviv via Toronto.
· Meeting/assistance at the airport
· Return transfers to/from the airport
· 9 nights at selected four-star hotels
· Breakfast and dinners daily in the hotels in Israel
· 7 full days of sightseeing in Israel
· Air conditioned transportation with free WIFI if available.
· Porterage for 1 piece of luggage at the hotels
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· All entrance fees to places of interest in Israel as per the itinerary
· Whispering system (earphones to listen to the guide)
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· All airport taxes and Air Canada surcharges
Exclusions:
· Single Supplement of $1,460 (for any single individual who wants their own private room)
· Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
· Lunches
· Tips to Driver, Guide and Restaurant staff of $110 USD per person to be paid to Joel Turner.
· ETA to enter Israel- (10USD and apply online)
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:
To be made and mailed to International Heritage Tours.
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately which is refundable 90 days before departure (August 12, 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 (September 12, 2026). Please send e-transfers to: [email protected]. Please put the code 'DK5136' 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:
TEL: 416-444-6666 ext 308 ask for Michelle
TOLL FREE: 1-877-999-8868 ext 308
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: $5,859 CAD per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 20 paying passengers.
If the group is less than with a minimum of 20 paying passengers, there is a supplement of $200 to the above rates.
LAND ONLY COST: 3,899 CAD per person.
For those who want to book their flights individually.
If paying 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 Calgary to Tel Aviv via Toronto.
· Meeting/assistance at the airport
· Return transfers to/from the airport
· 9 nights at selected four-star hotels
· Breakfast and dinners daily in the hotels in Israel
· 7 full days of sightseeing in Israel
· Air conditioned transportation with free WIFI if available.
· Porterage for 1 piece of luggage at the hotels
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· All entrance fees to places of interest in Israel as per the itinerary
· Whispering system (earphones to listen to the guide)
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· All airport taxes and Air Canada surcharges
Exclusions:
· Single Supplement of $1,460 (for any single individual who wants their own private room)
· Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
· Lunches
· Tips to Driver, Guide and Restaurant staff of $110 USD per person to be paid to Joel Turner.
· ETA to enter Israel- (10USD and apply online)
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:
To be made and mailed to International Heritage Tours.
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately which is refundable 90 days before departure (August 12, 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 (September 12, 2026). Please send e-transfers to: [email protected]. Please put the code 'DK5136' 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:
TEL: 416-444-6666 ext 308 ask for Michelle
TOLL FREE: 1-877-999-8868 ext 308
Email: [email protected]
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**
