“israel, the land of promise, both, then and today”
“israel, the land of promise, both, then and today”
$5,919
CAD
$5,919 CAD | 12 days
Tab 1
Day
Location
Details
March22
WINNIPEG/ TORONTO
Day 1 - Monday,
Departure from Winnipeg flying with Air Canada departing at 9:25am arriving in Toronto at 1:05pm. Connecting in Toronto departing at 5:30pm from Terminal #1.
Departure from Winnipeg flying with Air Canada departing at 9:25am arriving in Toronto at 1:05pm. Connecting in Toronto departing at 5:30pm from Terminal #1.
March23
TEL AVIV
Day 2 - Tuesday,
Arrive at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport International Airport at 10:15am where our tour guide will meet you after passing through Customs and Immigration. We start our tour in Jaffa that 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. Balance of the day at leisure, walk along the Mediterranean promenade to see the sunset before dinner.
Dinner and overnight at the Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv.
Arrive at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport International Airport at 10:15am where our tour guide will meet you after passing through Customs and Immigration. We start our tour in Jaffa that 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. Balance of the day at leisure, walk along the Mediterranean promenade to see the sunset before dinner.
Dinner and overnight at the Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv.
March24
CAESAREA, MT CARMEL, MEGIDDO
Day 3 - Wednesday,
We drive north along the Plain of Sharon, the Mediterranean and the old coastal road- the Via Maris which 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 Leonardo Hotel, Tiberias
We drive north along the Plain of Sharon, the Mediterranean and the old coastal road- the Via Maris which 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 Leonardo Hotel, Tiberias
March25
JESUS' MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 4 - Thursday,
After breakfast, we begin the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Drive to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of his miracles (Mark 2:4; Matt.8:5; 14-7; 9; 1-7; 17:18). 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. 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 precede to the site of the city of Magdala where there are the remains from the first century and the home of Mary Magdalena. Continue to Bethsaida- An ancient village on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is known as the birthplace of the three Apostles Peter, Andrew and Philip. We finish the day at Yardenit-the Jordan River Baptismal site. Dinner and overnight at Leonardo Hotel, Tiberias
After breakfast, we begin the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Drive to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of his miracles (Mark 2:4; Matt.8:5; 14-7; 9; 1-7; 17:18). 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. 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 precede to the site of the city of Magdala where there are the remains from the first century and the home of Mary Magdalena. Continue to Bethsaida- An ancient village on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is known as the birthplace of the three Apostles Peter, Andrew and Philip. We finish the day at Yardenit-the Jordan River Baptismal site. Dinner and overnight at Leonardo Hotel, Tiberias
March26
GALILEE
Day 5 - Friday,
We star the day in Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. We will drive north of the Golan Heights and visit 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). On the Golan Heights, we will visit one of the bunkers from the Six Day War in 1967 at Har Bental. Retun to the hotel iva the east side of the Sea of Galilee stopping at Kursi to see the place where the demons entered the Sea of Galilee (Mark 5:1-20). Dinner and overnight at Leonardo Hotel, Tiberias
We star the day in Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. We will drive north of the Golan Heights and visit 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). On the Golan Heights, we will visit one of the bunkers from the Six Day War in 1967 at Har Bental. Retun to the hotel iva the east side of the Sea of Galilee stopping at Kursi to see the place where the demons entered the Sea of Galilee (Mark 5:1-20). Dinner and overnight at Leonardo Hotel, Tiberias
March27
OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
Day 6 - Saturday,
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 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) before ascending up the Judean Wilderness to the Holy City of Jerusalem and 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. Continue 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.
Dinner and overnight at the Royal Hotel, Jerusalem (Wing of the Ramada Hotel)
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 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) before ascending up the Judean Wilderness to the Holy City of Jerusalem and 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. Continue 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.
Dinner and overnight at the Royal Hotel, Jerusalem (Wing of the Ramada Hotel)
March28
JERUSALEM
Day 7 - Sunday,
We start the day with a visit to the Bridges for Peace, Jerusalem Assistance Center one of the projects of Bridges for Peace. Balance of day for volunteering at the various projects of Bridges for Peace.
Dinner and overnight at the Royal Hotel Jerusalem.
We start the day with a visit to the Bridges for Peace, Jerusalem Assistance Center one of the projects of Bridges for Peace. Balance of day for volunteering at the various projects of Bridges for Peace.
Dinner and overnight at the Royal Hotel Jerusalem.
March29
QUMRAN/MASADA/EIN GEDI, DEAD SEA
Day 8 - Monday,
Depart Jerusalem and drive to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea. We will stop at 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. Continue south 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. 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. Visit Ein Gedi Nature Reserve to see the waterfalls in the desert. Return to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Royal Hotel, Jerusalem
Depart Jerusalem and drive to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea. We will stop at 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. Continue south 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. 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. Visit Ein Gedi Nature Reserve to see the waterfalls in the desert. Return to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Royal Hotel, Jerusalem
March30
JERUSALEM
Day 9 - Tuesday,
Start the day at the Davidson Center to visit the Southern Wall excavations. Continue to the City of David and explore the excavations from the time of King David and see the Pool of Siloam and the Hezekiah’s Tunnel Continue to the Western Wall once a part of the retaining walls of the Second Temple for a visit to the Holiest Site for Jews. Visit to the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem a once in a lifetime experience. It presents a technologically advanced and interactive experience that tells the stories of Jews and non-Jews who together realized the dream of a Jewish national home. Finish the day with a visit to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary for a communion service before returning to your hotel.
Dinner & overnight at the Royal Hotel, Jerusalem
Start the day at the Davidson Center to visit the Southern Wall excavations. Continue to the City of David and explore the excavations from the time of King David and see the Pool of Siloam and the Hezekiah’s Tunnel Continue to the Western Wall once a part of the retaining walls of the Second Temple for a visit to the Holiest Site for Jews. Visit to the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem a once in a lifetime experience. It presents a technologically advanced and interactive experience that tells the stories of Jews and non-Jews who together realized the dream of a Jewish national home. Finish the day with a visit to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary for a communion service before returning to your hotel.
Dinner & overnight at the Royal Hotel, Jerusalem
March31
NOVA FESTIVAL SITE
Day 10 - Wednesday,
Drive to the Nova Festival Site located in the Re'im forest in southern Israel, near Kibbutz Re'im and close to the Gaza border. It is now a memorial site dedicated to the victims of the October 7, 2023, massacre, featuring photos of the victims, Israeli flags, and trees planted in their memory. The car graveyard, often called the "Car Wall" or "Burnt Vehicles Compound," is located in an open field near Moshav Tkuma in southern Israel, roughly 10 kilometers from the Nova music festival site near Re'im. It features over 1,500 bullet-riddled and torched vehicles from the October 7, 2023, attack, serving as a memorial. Drive to Sderot. On October 7 the battle took place amid a rocket barrage on the city. Rocket fire against Sderot began with the start of the October 7 attack on Israel. A total of 45 rockets were fired at Sderot on October 7, including 10 within the first 45 minutes.
Drive to the Nova Festival Site located in the Re'im forest in southern Israel, near Kibbutz Re'im and close to the Gaza border. It is now a memorial site dedicated to the victims of the October 7, 2023, massacre, featuring photos of the victims, Israeli flags, and trees planted in their memory. The car graveyard, often called the "Car Wall" or "Burnt Vehicles Compound," is located in an open field near Moshav Tkuma in southern Israel, roughly 10 kilometers from the Nova music festival site near Re'im. It features over 1,500 bullet-riddled and torched vehicles from the October 7, 2023, attack, serving as a memorial. Drive to Sderot. On October 7 the battle took place amid a rocket barrage on the city. Rocket fire against Sderot began with the start of the October 7 attack on Israel. A total of 45 rockets were fired at Sderot on October 7, including 10 within the first 45 minutes.
April1
JERUSALEM AT LEISURE
Day 11 - Thursday,
Today is a free day in Jerusalem to explore the city on your own or do last minute shopping.
Dinner and overnight at the Royal Hotel, Jerusalem
Today is a free day in Jerusalem to explore the city on your own or do last minute shopping.
Dinner and overnight at the Royal Hotel, Jerusalem
April2
TORONTO/ WINNIPEG
Day 12 - Friday,
Depart to Ben Gurion Airport for your flight to Toronto on Air Canada departing at 12:05pm. Arriving in Toronto at 4:55pm. Depart Toronto at 9:30pm and arrive in Winnipeg at 11:08pm.
Depart to Ben Gurion Airport for your flight to Toronto on Air Canada departing at 12:05pm. Arriving in Toronto at 4:55pm. Depart Toronto at 9:30pm and arrive in Winnipeg at 11:08pm.
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: $5,919 - Canadian per person sharing a twin room. Based on a minimum of 20 paying passengers.
If the group is below 20 paying passengers, there will be a supplement of $270 per person to the above rates.
*** If paying by cheque or e-transfer only there is a reduction of $170 per person to the above rates. ***
It is agreed that the Travel Fees will include all of the Company’s costs in order to provide the tours, including any tax obligation that may be imposed on the travel services or the Company directly. Company reserves the right to change the Fees in the event of any change to the cost of any travel services or tax imposed on the travel services or Company, including the imposition of any tax or visa expense, currency fluctuation of more than 5% or add-ons requested to the itinerary until the tour is complete.
Included in your tour:
*Departure from WINNIPEG to Tel Aviv on Air Canada flying via Toronto (Flights are available from other major cities - for details e-mail [email protected])
*Meeting/assistance at the airport
*Return transfers to/from the airport
*10 nights at four star hotels
*Israeli buffet breakfast and dinners daily in the hotels
*Porterage at airport and hotels
*8 full days of sightseeing as per the program attached
*Air-conditioned transportation
*English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
*All entrance fees to places of interest
*Whispering system (Earpieces to listen to the guide)
*All hotel taxes and service charges
*Airport taxes and fuel surcharges on Air Canada.
Exclusions:
*Single Supplement of $1,390
*Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
*Tips to Driver, Guide, Restaurant Staff
· ETA to enter Israel which must be completed before departing to Israel of approximately $10 USD per person which is done 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.
PASSPORT must be valid for 6 months from the date of return OR BOARDING COULD BE DENIED.
The name on your passport and ticket must match; we will not issue tickets without a copy of your passport
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/
TO REGISTER:
You can register on-line as an option if you go to our website: www.ihtours.com On the home page, click on Protestant Tours and scroll down till you see your tour and click on Register and follow the instructions.
Please send e-transfers to: [email protected]
Please put the code 'DK5090' 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
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (December 22, 2026) less $200 administration fee. Less than 90 days before departure the deposit is non-refundable and the balance are due 60 days before departure (January 22, 2027) which is non-refundable.
CONTACT:
REAL BOIS
CELL: 204-470-1029
EMAIL: [email protected]
TRAVEL INSURANCE PLANS OFFERED BY IHT:
*All Inclusive and Non-medical
International Heritage Tours strongly recommends that each person has travel insurance coverage to be purchased by International Heritage Tours or to buy independently. If you do not live in the Province of Ontario, Manitoba & Alberta payments for insurance must be made by credit card only.
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: sara@ihtours.com
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: $5,919 - Canadian per person sharing a twin room. Based on a minimum of 20 paying passengers.
If the group is below 20 paying passengers, there will be a supplement of $270 per person to the above rates.
*** If paying by cheque or e-transfer only there is a reduction of $170 per person to the above rates. ***
It is agreed that the Travel Fees will include all of the Company’s costs in order to provide the tours, including any tax obligation that may be imposed on the travel services or the Company directly. Company reserves the right to change the Fees in the event of any change to the cost of any travel services or tax imposed on the travel services or Company, including the imposition of any tax or visa expense, currency fluctuation of more than 5% or add-ons requested to the itinerary until the tour is complete.
Included in your tour:
*Departure from WINNIPEG to Tel Aviv on Air Canada flying via Toronto (Flights are available from other major cities - for details e-mail [email protected])
*Meeting/assistance at the airport
*Return transfers to/from the airport
*10 nights at four star hotels
*Israeli buffet breakfast and dinners daily in the hotels
*Porterage at airport and hotels
*8 full days of sightseeing as per the program attached
*Air-conditioned transportation
*English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
*All entrance fees to places of interest
*Whispering system (Earpieces to listen to the guide)
*All hotel taxes and service charges
*Airport taxes and fuel surcharges on Air Canada.
Exclusions:
*Single Supplement of $1,390
*Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
*Tips to Driver, Guide, Restaurant Staff
· ETA to enter Israel which must be completed before departing to Israel of approximately $10 USD per person which is done 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.
PASSPORT must be valid for 6 months from the date of return OR BOARDING COULD BE DENIED.
The name on your passport and ticket must match; we will not issue tickets without a copy of your passport
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/
TO REGISTER:
You can register on-line as an option if you go to our website: www.ihtours.com On the home page, click on Protestant Tours and scroll down till you see your tour and click on Register and follow the instructions.
Please send e-transfers to: [email protected]
Please put the code 'DK5090' 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
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (December 22, 2026) less $200 administration fee. Less than 90 days before departure the deposit is non-refundable and the balance are due 60 days before departure (January 22, 2027) which is non-refundable.
CONTACT:
REAL BOIS
CELL: 204-470-1029
EMAIL: [email protected]
TRAVEL INSURANCE PLANS OFFERED BY IHT:
*All Inclusive and Non-medical
International Heritage Tours strongly recommends that each person has travel insurance coverage to be purchased by International Heritage Tours or to buy independently. If you do not live in the Province of Ontario, Manitoba & Alberta payments for insurance must be made by credit card only.
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: sara@ihtours.com
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**
