israel you are not alone solidarity tour
israel you are not alone solidarity tour
$6,769
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$6,769 CAD | 13 days
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October25
TORONTO
Day 1 – Sunday,
Departure from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Air Canada flying non-stop from Toronto to Tel Aviv departing from Terminal #1 at 5:30p
Departure from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Air Canada flying non-stop from Toronto to Tel Aviv departing from Terminal #1 at 5:30p
October26
TEL AVIV, JAFFA
Day 2 – Monday
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:15am where our tour guide will meet us. We start with a tour of 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. Transfer to the hotel in Tel Aviv. Balance of the day will be at leisure. Walk along the Mediterranean promenade to see the sunset before dinner. Dinner and overnight at the Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:15am where our tour guide will meet us. We start with a tour of 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. Transfer to the hotel in Tel Aviv. Balance of the day will be at leisure. Walk along the Mediterranean promenade to see the sunset before dinner. Dinner and overnight at the Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv
October27
TEL AVIV, VOLUNTEERING
Day 3 – Tuesday
After breakfast, volunteer in the morning with Leket Israel. The balance of the afternoon is free in Tel Aviv to explore.
Dinner and overnight at the Grand Hotel, Tel AviV
After breakfast, volunteer in the morning with Leket Israel. The balance of the afternoon is free in Tel Aviv to explore.
Dinner and overnight at the Grand Hotel, Tel AviV
October28
CAESAREA/ MEGIDDO/ SEA OF GALI
Day 4 - 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) and where Philip preached Visit the Roman Theatre, the Hippodrome, and the Crusader City. We turn inland and proceed to Megiddo, one of King Solomon’s walled fortified cities 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 the Sea of Galilee for a visit to the newly excavated town of Magdala the town of Mary of Magdalena.
Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Ein Gev Guest House on the Sea of Galilee.
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) and where Philip preached Visit the Roman Theatre, the Hippodrome, and the Crusader City. We turn inland and proceed to Megiddo, one of King Solomon’s walled fortified cities 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 the Sea of Galilee for a visit to the newly excavated town of Magdala the town of Mary of Magdalena.
Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Ein Gev Guest House on the Sea of Galilee.
October29
GALILEE
Day 5 - Thursday
After breakfast, we begin the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. After disembarking, visit 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. Continue to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered what is perhaps the most famous sermon ever preached – “The Sermon On The Mount”. Continue to Tel Dan one of the most important sites for the archaeological and historical recovery of ancient Israel. The city of Dan represented the norther border of the biblical Kingdom of Israel. 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. Finish the day at the Hula Valley Nature Reserve.
Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Ein Gev on the Sea of Galilee
After breakfast, we begin the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. After disembarking, visit 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. Continue to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered what is perhaps the most famous sermon ever preached – “The Sermon On The Mount”. Continue to Tel Dan one of the most important sites for the archaeological and historical recovery of ancient Israel. The city of Dan represented the norther border of the biblical Kingdom of Israel. 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. Finish the day at the Hula Valley Nature Reserve.
Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Ein Gev on the Sea of Galilee
October30
JERUSALEM
Day 6 – Friday,
After breakfast drive through the lush Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description before ascending up the Judean Wilderness to the Holy City of Jerusalem. Receive a special Shehecheyanu blessing on the Mount of Olives. Visit Yad Vashem the Holocaust Memorial and Museum. Erev Shabbat at the Western Wall followed by dinner at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
After breakfast drive through the lush Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description before ascending up the Judean Wilderness to the Holy City of Jerusalem. Receive a special Shehecheyanu blessing on the Mount of Olives. Visit Yad Vashem the Holocaust Memorial and Museum. Erev Shabbat at the Western Wall followed by dinner at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
October31
JERUSALEM
Day 7 — Saturday
We start the day at the Mount of Olives, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. We follow Jesus’ Palm Sunday route to the Dominus Flevet 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 finish the day at the Garden Tomb-preserved by the Garden Tomb Association these beautiful gardens surround the traditional site of the Garden Tomb. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
We start the day at the Mount of Olives, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. We follow Jesus’ Palm Sunday route to the Dominus Flevet 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 finish the day at the Garden Tomb-preserved by the Garden Tomb Association these beautiful gardens surround the traditional site of the Garden Tomb. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
November1
JERUSALEM
Day 8 - Sunday
We start the day at Yad L’Kashsish Lifeline for the Old a Jerusalem nonprofit empowering low income elderly through meaningful work opportunities, essential social and financial benefits as well as promoting positive attitudes towards seniors through inter-generational connections and artisan shopping. Continue to the excavated City of David to see remains of Jerusalem from the time of King David. See Hezekiah’s Tunnel and visit the Pool of Siloam. Walk the newly opened Pilgrim Road to the Davidson Center to start at the facility using the state of art technology and film showing what the Temple Mount was like from the time of Jesus. You will continue to the Southern Wall steps from the time of Jesus for people to enter the Temple Mount. Excavations. Visit the Western Wall and the Western Wall Tunnels. We continue to the Jewish Quarter for a tour and a stop at Shorashim for a visit to the Biblical store. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
We start the day at Yad L’Kashsish Lifeline for the Old a Jerusalem nonprofit empowering low income elderly through meaningful work opportunities, essential social and financial benefits as well as promoting positive attitudes towards seniors through inter-generational connections and artisan shopping. Continue to the excavated City of David to see remains of Jerusalem from the time of King David. See Hezekiah’s Tunnel and visit the Pool of Siloam. Walk the newly opened Pilgrim Road to the Davidson Center to start at the facility using the state of art technology and film showing what the Temple Mount was like from the time of Jesus. You will continue to the Southern Wall steps from the time of Jesus for people to enter the Temple Mount. Excavations. Visit the Western Wall and the Western Wall Tunnels. We continue to the Jewish Quarter for a tour and a stop at Shorashim for a visit to the Biblical store. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
November2
VOLUNTEERING/ GAZA ENVELOPE
Day 9 - Monday
After breakfast, volunteer at BFP Jerusalem Assistance Center. We drive south towards the Gaza Envelope to see the Nova Memorial Site and visit Sderot and the World Emunah’s Neve Landy Boys’ Home. Return to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
After breakfast, volunteer at BFP Jerusalem Assistance Center. We drive south towards the Gaza Envelope to see the Nova Memorial Site and visit Sderot and the World Emunah’s Neve Landy Boys’ Home. Return to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
November3
SHILO
Day 10 – Tuesday
Drive this morning to Shilo, followed by lunch in Rechalim. Visit at the Heart of Binyamin Community, supporting special-needs children through animal and music therapy. Return to Jerusalem.
Dinner & overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Drive this morning to Shilo, followed by lunch in Rechalim. Visit at the Heart of Binyamin Community, supporting special-needs children through animal and music therapy. Return to Jerusalem.
Dinner & overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
November4
TEKOA/ EIN GEDI
Day 11— Wednesday
Today, BFP Volunteer in Tekoa, pruning pomegranade trees with lunch and visit to the Artist community before traveling to the Dead Sea and Kibbutz Ein Gedi. Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Ein Gedi at the Dead Sea.
Today, BFP Volunteer in Tekoa, pruning pomegranade trees with lunch and visit to the Artist community before traveling to the Dead Sea and Kibbutz Ein Gedi. Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Ein Gedi at the Dead Sea.
November5
MASADA/ DEAD SEA
Day 12 - Thursday
This morning a visit to Masada where 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. Return to Kibbutz Ein Gedi for a visit to the beautiful Ein Gedi Botanical Garden. Enjoy a free afternoon and relax at the Dead Sea spa, concluding the day with a special farewell Meal. Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Ein Gedi.
This morning a visit to Masada where 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. Return to Kibbutz Ein Gedi for a visit to the beautiful Ein Gedi Botanical Garden. Enjoy a free afternoon and relax at the Dead Sea spa, concluding the day with a special farewell Meal. Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Ein Gedi.
November6
RETURN TO CANADA
Day 13 - Friday
Depart Tel Aviv flying non-stop to Toronto on Air Canada at 11:55am, arriving in Toronto at 5:05pm at Terminal #1.
Depart Tel Aviv flying non-stop to Toronto on Air Canada at 11:55am, arriving in Toronto at 5:05pm 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: $6,769 CDN per person in a twin room. Based on a minimum of 20 paying passengers from Toronto and includes tips.
If the group is below 20 paying passengers with a minimum of 15 paying, there will be a supplement of $310 CDN per person to the above rates.
LAND ONLY : $4,999 CDN per person
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:
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/
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 'DK5142' 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 (July 25, 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 (August 25, 2026) which is non-refundable.
CONTACT:
Victoria James
National Development Director
BFP Canada
P: 204-260-3382
TF: 1-855-489-3697
E: [email protected]
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: $6,769 CDN per person in a twin room. Based on a minimum of 20 paying passengers from Toronto and includes tips.
If the group is below 20 paying passengers with a minimum of 15 paying, there will be a supplement of $310 CDN per person to the above rates.
LAND ONLY : $4,999 CDN per person
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:
- Round trip airfare on Air Canada flying non-stop from Toronto to Tel Aviv
- Meeting/assistance at the airport
- Return transfers to/from the airport
- 11 nights at selected hotels in four-star hotels
- 9 days of guided sightseeing in Israel
- Volunteering Day on October 27 in Tel Aviv (no guide only a bus).
- All activities of Bridges For Peace.
- Breakfast and dinners daily in the hotels
- Porterage at airport and hotels
- Modern Air-conditioned motor coach with Free Wi-Fi if available
- English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
- Whispering system (ear pieces to listen to the guide).
- All entrance fees to places of interest
- All hotel taxes and service charges
- Airport taxes and air surcharges of Air Canada
- Tips to the Tour Guide, Bus Driver and Restaurant staff
- Single Supplement of $2,030 CDN
- Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
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/
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 'DK5142' 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 (July 25, 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 (August 25, 2026) which is non-refundable.
CONTACT:
Victoria James
National Development Director
BFP Canada
P: 204-260-3382
TF: 1-855-489-3697
E: [email protected]
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**
