together in israel walking where jesus walked
together in israel walking where jesus walked
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February13
LEAVE FOR ISRAEL
Day 1 – Tuesday
1pm Meet at Toronto’s Pearson airport in the departure hall, terminal 1, to check in for the flight to Tel Aviv Israel. Leave Toronto on the Air Canada nonstop, overnight flight AC #80, leaving Toronto at 4:35pm for Tel Aviv, meals served on board.
1pm Meet at Toronto’s Pearson airport in the departure hall, terminal 1, to check in for the flight to Tel Aviv Israel. Leave Toronto on the Air Canada nonstop, overnight flight AC #80, leaving Toronto at 4:35pm for Tel Aviv, meals served on board.
February14
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Day 2 – Wednesday
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 9:15am, meet your tour guide. Drive north through the Plain of Sharon, along the Mediterranean shore, on the coastal road en route to the Galilee. Stop at Caesarea Maritima the largest port in the Mediterranean, built by King Herod the Great, later the Roman capital. Here Pontius Pilate had his seat; Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10); Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30) and Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit the Roman Theatre, the Hippodrome and the Crusader City. Continue to your hotel.
1 night: Ramada hotel ~ Netanya,
[Dinner]
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 9:15am, meet your tour guide. Drive north through the Plain of Sharon, along the Mediterranean shore, on the coastal road en route to the Galilee. Stop at Caesarea Maritima the largest port in the Mediterranean, built by King Herod the Great, later the Roman capital. Here Pontius Pilate had his seat; Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10); Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30) and Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit the Roman Theatre, the Hippodrome and the Crusader City. Continue to your hotel.
1 night: Ramada hotel ~ Netanya,
[Dinner]
February15
MT. CARMEL / GALILEE
Day 3 – Thursday
Continue north, view Muhraka (the burned place) on Mt. Carmel where the prophet Elijah challenged the 400 false prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:30). Then travel through the Jezreel Valley en route to Megiddo. Stop to visit this unique site, one of King Solomon’s fortified city kingdoms (1 Kings 9:15; 10:26), with some 21 impressive levels of destruction. From here the Books of Daniel and Revelation will come alive, as you read about Armageddon – the final Battle, while viewing the fertile plains of the Jezreel Valley. Proceed to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. View the Church of the Annunciation and visit Nazareth Village to relive life in a village from the time of Jesus. Stop at Yardenit, the baptism centre on the Jordan River. Time permitting stop on Mt. Arbel for a spectacular view of the area of Jesus’ Ministry around the Sea of Galilee, the Golan Heights and the Galilee. Travel to the Sea of Galilee – check in at the seaside hotel.
2 nights: Nof Ginnosar Village ~ Sea of Galilee
[Breakfast & dinner]
Continue north, view Muhraka (the burned place) on Mt. Carmel where the prophet Elijah challenged the 400 false prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:30). Then travel through the Jezreel Valley en route to Megiddo. Stop to visit this unique site, one of King Solomon’s fortified city kingdoms (1 Kings 9:15; 10:26), with some 21 impressive levels of destruction. From here the Books of Daniel and Revelation will come alive, as you read about Armageddon – the final Battle, while viewing the fertile plains of the Jezreel Valley. Proceed to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. View the Church of the Annunciation and visit Nazareth Village to relive life in a village from the time of Jesus. Stop at Yardenit, the baptism centre on the Jordan River. Time permitting stop on Mt. Arbel for a spectacular view of the area of Jesus’ Ministry around the Sea of Galilee, the Golan Heights and the Galilee. Travel to the Sea of Galilee – check in at the seaside hotel.
2 nights: Nof Ginnosar Village ~ Sea of Galilee
[Breakfast & dinner]
February16
JESUS’ MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 4 – Friday
Drive north along the foot of the Golan Heights to visit Banias, one of the sources of the Jordan River, site of ancient “Caesarea Philippi,” where Peter made the confession of faith in Christ (Matt; 16:16). Continue via the Golan Heights to Chorazin, one of three villages Jesus prophesied over “Woe to thee….” with impressive ruins of a first century Synagogue. Continue to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered “The sermon on the mount” (Matt.5). Travel down the mountain, stop to visit the sea shore at the Church of the Primacy of Peter, then proceed to Capernaum centre of Jesus’ Ministry in the Galilee and site of many of his miracles (Mark 2:4; Matt.8:5; 14-7; 9; 1-7; 17: 18). See the remains of St Peter’s house and the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught and worshipped (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31). Visit the ancient boat from the time of Jesus and end the day emulating the disciples with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.
[Breakfast & dinner]
Drive north along the foot of the Golan Heights to visit Banias, one of the sources of the Jordan River, site of ancient “Caesarea Philippi,” where Peter made the confession of faith in Christ (Matt; 16:16). Continue via the Golan Heights to Chorazin, one of three villages Jesus prophesied over “Woe to thee….” with impressive ruins of a first century Synagogue. Continue to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered “The sermon on the mount” (Matt.5). Travel down the mountain, stop to visit the sea shore at the Church of the Primacy of Peter, then proceed to Capernaum centre of Jesus’ Ministry in the Galilee and site of many of his miracles (Mark 2:4; Matt.8:5; 14-7; 9; 1-7; 17: 18). See the remains of St Peter’s house and the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught and worshipped (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31). Visit the ancient boat from the time of Jesus and end the day emulating the disciples with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.
[Breakfast & dinner]
February17
ROAD TO JERUSALEM
Day 5 – Saturday
Travel south and stop to visit Beit Shean, one of the largest archaeological excavations in Israel, where the body of King Saul and his sons were placed on the walls by the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10), known in Jesus’ day as Scythopolis, capital of Decapolis. Drive through the Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35:1-2). Visit Qasr El Yahud on the Jordan River where John Baptised Jesus. Visit Qumran, home of the Cult of the Judean Desert, where a shepherd discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls (1947) in a nearby cave. Then ascend through the Judean Desert to the Holy City - Jerusalem of Gold, stopping on Mt Scopus as the Galileans did to recite a Psalm of Ascent and enjoy the first view of the Holy City. End the day in Bethlehem, to visit the Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus and Shepherd’s Field.
4 nights Caesar hotel ~ Jerusalem
[Breakfast & dinner]
Travel south and stop to visit Beit Shean, one of the largest archaeological excavations in Israel, where the body of King Saul and his sons were placed on the walls by the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10), known in Jesus’ day as Scythopolis, capital of Decapolis. Drive through the Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35:1-2). Visit Qasr El Yahud on the Jordan River where John Baptised Jesus. Visit Qumran, home of the Cult of the Judean Desert, where a shepherd discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls (1947) in a nearby cave. Then ascend through the Judean Desert to the Holy City - Jerusalem of Gold, stopping on Mt Scopus as the Galileans did to recite a Psalm of Ascent and enjoy the first view of the Holy City. End the day in Bethlehem, to visit the Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus and Shepherd’s Field.
4 nights Caesar hotel ~ Jerusalem
[Breakfast & dinner]
February18
JERUSALEM – OLD CITY
Day 6 – Sunday
Drive to the top of the Mount of Olives, for a majestic, panoramic view of Old and New Jerusalem. Following in the footsteps of Jesus, stroll down the Mount of Olives to the Olive Garden at Gethsemane, also known as the Church of All Nations. Continue across the Kidron Valley (Valley of Jehoshaphat), walk along the route of Palm Sunday to the Pools of Bethesda at St. Anne’s Church. Continue walking along the colourful alleyways of the “Suk” (bazaars) and through the Old City market place. Stop to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, site of the Golgotha - the crucifixion, death, burial & resurrection of Christ. Continue walking through the Old City to the Jewish Quarter, visit the Roman / Byzantine / Crusader main street, called the “Cardo and the archaeological windows into Old and New Testament en route to Mt. Zion. Visit the Upper Room known as the room of the Last Supper: King David’s Tomb: and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, built on the site of High Priest Caiaphas’ home.
[Breakfast & dinner]
Drive to the top of the Mount of Olives, for a majestic, panoramic view of Old and New Jerusalem. Following in the footsteps of Jesus, stroll down the Mount of Olives to the Olive Garden at Gethsemane, also known as the Church of All Nations. Continue across the Kidron Valley (Valley of Jehoshaphat), walk along the route of Palm Sunday to the Pools of Bethesda at St. Anne’s Church. Continue walking along the colourful alleyways of the “Suk” (bazaars) and through the Old City market place. Stop to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, site of the Golgotha - the crucifixion, death, burial & resurrection of Christ. Continue walking through the Old City to the Jewish Quarter, visit the Roman / Byzantine / Crusader main street, called the “Cardo and the archaeological windows into Old and New Testament en route to Mt. Zion. Visit the Upper Room known as the room of the Last Supper: King David’s Tomb: and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, built on the site of High Priest Caiaphas’ home.
[Breakfast & dinner]
February19
NEW JERUSALEM
Day 7 – Monday
Pay tribute to the six million victims of the Shoah in Europe during the Second World War at Yad Vashem, National Memorial and Museum of the Shoah (Holocaust). Visit the new Museum, the Children’s Memorial and walk along the Avenue of the Righteous Amongst the Nations, commemorating those who risked their own lives to save Jewish souls. Continue to the Israel Museum to visit the Shrine of the Book home of the Dead Sea Scrolls the oldest Bible’ manuscripts and the adjacent model of ancient Jerusalem, describing the city from the time of Jesus. Visit King David’s City, including ruins of King David’s city, the Canaanite tunnel and the Pools of Siloam. Continue to the Southern Wall Archaeological Park, view the Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa Mosque built on the Temple Mount as you visit the impressive excavations along the South Western Wall of the Temple Mount, including the very stairs Jesus and the Disciples used when entering / exiting the House of the Lord. Continue to the Western Wall (the Kotel) to visit the imposing 2000-year-old massive remnant of Temple Jesus knew, then walk back in time under the city through the Western Wall Tunnels. End the day at the Garden Tomb with time for reflection, prayer and communion.
[Breakfast & dinner]
Pay tribute to the six million victims of the Shoah in Europe during the Second World War at Yad Vashem, National Memorial and Museum of the Shoah (Holocaust). Visit the new Museum, the Children’s Memorial and walk along the Avenue of the Righteous Amongst the Nations, commemorating those who risked their own lives to save Jewish souls. Continue to the Israel Museum to visit the Shrine of the Book home of the Dead Sea Scrolls the oldest Bible’ manuscripts and the adjacent model of ancient Jerusalem, describing the city from the time of Jesus. Visit King David’s City, including ruins of King David’s city, the Canaanite tunnel and the Pools of Siloam. Continue to the Southern Wall Archaeological Park, view the Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa Mosque built on the Temple Mount as you visit the impressive excavations along the South Western Wall of the Temple Mount, including the very stairs Jesus and the Disciples used when entering / exiting the House of the Lord. Continue to the Western Wall (the Kotel) to visit the imposing 2000-year-old massive remnant of Temple Jesus knew, then walk back in time under the city through the Western Wall Tunnels. End the day at the Garden Tomb with time for reflection, prayer and communion.
[Breakfast & dinner]
February20
MASADA, DEAD SEA
Day 8 – Tuesday
Drive through the Judean desert to the lowest point on earth at the Dead Sea (over 1300 feet below sea level). Travel south along the shore of the Dead Sea. View Ein Gedi spring where David fled the wrath of King Saul, en route to Masada. Ascend by cable car to visit King Herod the Great’s, remote, desert fortress - built on the imposing summit. Later the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in the revolt against Rome (73 ace). Travel north along the Dead Sea, stop to float on the Dead Sea the saltiest body of water in the world – you cannot sink! Time permitting Visit ancient Shiloh, in Samaria, where the tabernacle – House of the Lord (Joshua 18:1) – sojourned for some 400 years. Continue to Jerusalem.
[Breakfast & dinner]
Drive through the Judean desert to the lowest point on earth at the Dead Sea (over 1300 feet below sea level). Travel south along the shore of the Dead Sea. View Ein Gedi spring where David fled the wrath of King Saul, en route to Masada. Ascend by cable car to visit King Herod the Great’s, remote, desert fortress - built on the imposing summit. Later the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in the revolt against Rome (73 ace). Travel north along the Dead Sea, stop to float on the Dead Sea the saltiest body of water in the world – you cannot sink! Time permitting Visit ancient Shiloh, in Samaria, where the tabernacle – House of the Lord (Joshua 18:1) – sojourned for some 400 years. Continue to Jerusalem.
[Breakfast & dinner]
February21
JERUSALEM
Day 9 – Wednesday
Spend the day at leisure in this fascinating city with ample time to re-visit the Old City for shopping in the bazaars or walk through the new city for shopping along Jaffa Road and Ben Yehuda Street. Visit one of the many Museums that Jerusalem has to offer or simply relax at the hotel. Enjoy a farewell dinner in the hotel.
[Breakfast & dinner]
Spend the day at leisure in this fascinating city with ample time to re-visit the Old City for shopping in the bazaars or walk through the new city for shopping along Jaffa Road and Ben Yehuda Street. Visit one of the many Museums that Jerusalem has to offer or simply relax at the hotel. Enjoy a farewell dinner in the hotel.
[Breakfast & dinner]
February22
CANADA
Day 10 – Thursday
Transfer to Ben Gurion airport for your return flight to Canada. Leave Tel Aviv at 11:45am on your direct, nonstop Air Canada flight # AC81 to Toronto, arriving at 4:45pm, meals served on board.
HOTELS AS LISTED OR SIMILAR
PLEASE NOTE THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT
Transfer to Ben Gurion airport for your return flight to Canada. Leave Tel Aviv at 11:45am on your direct, nonstop Air Canada flight # AC81 to Toronto, arriving at 4:45pm, meals served on board.
HOTELS AS LISTED OR SIMILAR
PLEASE NOTE THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT
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.
PAYMENTS:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $350 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (November 15, 2023) less $150 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (December 15, 2023). Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com
Please put the code 'DK4059' 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
TOUR COST $3,883 per person; includes $820 airport tax & fuel surcharge (Subject to change); based on 2 people sharing a room; minimum 17 participants and flying Air Canada on direct non-stop flights Toronto – Tel Aviv – Toronto.
Flights are available from/to anywhere. Require more details email david@ihtours.com
The price is subject to change due to major currency fluctuations between the U.S. and Canadian Dollar
INCLUDED:
~ Flights as listed in the itinerary
~ Airline taxes & fuel surcharge $820 (subject to change)
~ Meeting/assistance transfers to/from the airport (Israel)
~ 8 Nights at select hotels with breakfast and dinner daily
~ 7 days touring & 1 day at leisure in Jerusalem
~ Whisper - individual listening device
~ Porterage at airport upon arrival and at hotels - In Israel
~ Luxury air conditioned coach (with free WIFI in Israel)
~ Expert English speaking Govt. licensed tour guide
~ Entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
~ Hotel taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED:
~ Single room supplement $1,128 – we will try to find roommates for single travelers, if we cannot the single supplement must be paid
~ Suggested minimum gratuity US$120 per person, will be gathered at Tel Aviv airport.
~ A voluntary offering will be taken to supplement the gratuity for driver and guide
~ Items of a personal nature; lunches, drinks extras - as taken
~ Gratuity for wait staff at meals
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.
Please email copies of your passports to: sara@ihtours.com
FOR DETAILS CONTACT:
Sara@ihtours.com at International Heritage Tours Tel 905 886-0232 / 1877 999-8868 EXT 391
Quote: Pastor Brian & Kim Comeaux Israel Tour
RESPONSIBILITY:
The travel agent and/or tour operator acts only as agent for the various companies; owners or contractors providing the means of transportation, accommodation and other services pertaining to the trip. All exchange orders, coupons and tickets are subject to the terms and conditions under which such means of transportation, accommodation and other services are offered or provided. The issuance and acceptance of such tickets shall be deemed as consent to the future conditions. International Heritage Tours shall not be in any way liable for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or any irregularity in any vehicle or through the act or default of any company or person engaged in conveying the passengers or any hotel proprietor, personnel or servant of any other person, resulting loss or additional expenses due to delay or changes in connection herewith. International Heritage Tours cannot accept the responsibility for changes in transportation schedule or other causes. The right is reserved to accept or reject any person as a member of any tour, or to change or withdraw the tour as circumstances demand. Each exchange order, coupon, or ticket is to be regarded as one contracted by or on behalf of the particular company or person named on it.
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.
PAYMENTS:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $350 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (November 15, 2023) less $150 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (December 15, 2023). Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com
Please put the code 'DK4059' 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
TOUR COST $3,883 per person; includes $820 airport tax & fuel surcharge (Subject to change); based on 2 people sharing a room; minimum 17 participants and flying Air Canada on direct non-stop flights Toronto – Tel Aviv – Toronto.
Flights are available from/to anywhere. Require more details email david@ihtours.com
The price is subject to change due to major currency fluctuations between the U.S. and Canadian Dollar
INCLUDED:
~ Flights as listed in the itinerary
~ Airline taxes & fuel surcharge $820 (subject to change)
~ Meeting/assistance transfers to/from the airport (Israel)
~ 8 Nights at select hotels with breakfast and dinner daily
~ 7 days touring & 1 day at leisure in Jerusalem
~ Whisper - individual listening device
~ Porterage at airport upon arrival and at hotels - In Israel
~ Luxury air conditioned coach (with free WIFI in Israel)
~ Expert English speaking Govt. licensed tour guide
~ Entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
~ Hotel taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED:
~ Single room supplement $1,128 – we will try to find roommates for single travelers, if we cannot the single supplement must be paid
~ Suggested minimum gratuity US$120 per person, will be gathered at Tel Aviv airport.
~ A voluntary offering will be taken to supplement the gratuity for driver and guide
~ Items of a personal nature; lunches, drinks extras - as taken
~ Gratuity for wait staff at meals
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.
Please email copies of your passports to: sara@ihtours.com
FOR DETAILS CONTACT:
Sara@ihtours.com at International Heritage Tours Tel 905 886-0232 / 1877 999-8868 EXT 391
Quote: Pastor Brian & Kim Comeaux Israel Tour
RESPONSIBILITY:
The travel agent and/or tour operator acts only as agent for the various companies; owners or contractors providing the means of transportation, accommodation and other services pertaining to the trip. All exchange orders, coupons and tickets are subject to the terms and conditions under which such means of transportation, accommodation and other services are offered or provided. The issuance and acceptance of such tickets shall be deemed as consent to the future conditions. International Heritage Tours shall not be in any way liable for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or any irregularity in any vehicle or through the act or default of any company or person engaged in conveying the passengers or any hotel proprietor, personnel or servant of any other person, resulting loss or additional expenses due to delay or changes in connection herewith. International Heritage Tours cannot accept the responsibility for changes in transportation schedule or other causes. The right is reserved to accept or reject any person as a member of any tour, or to change or withdraw the tour as circumstances demand. Each exchange order, coupon, or ticket is to be regarded as one contracted by or on behalf of the particular company or person named on it.
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**