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November8
DEPART CANADA
Day 1 ~ Wednesday
1 pm Meet at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport, Terminal 1, to check in for your Air Canada flight. 4:50 pm Depart for Tel Aviv on a direct, nonstop Air Canada overnight flight, AC#80, from Toronto, meals served on board.
1 pm Meet at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport, Terminal 1, to check in for your Air Canada flight. 4:50 pm Depart for Tel Aviv on a direct, nonstop Air Canada overnight flight, AC#80, from Toronto, meals served on board.
November9
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Day 2 ~ Thursday
10:15 am Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport, clear customs and immigration, and meet your guide. Travel north to visit Caesarea Maritima, built by King Herod the Great, later the Roman capital of Judea. Here Pontius Pilate had his seat; Philip preached (Acts 8:40); Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30); and Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10). Tour the historical site and enjoy an audio-visual presentation showing the history of Caesarea and its construction. Continue north, view the Muhraka, the summit of Mt. Carmel, where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal, en route to your hotel on the Sea of Galilee. 4 nights: Maagan Eden hotel – Sea of Galilee [Dinner]
10:15 am Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport, clear customs and immigration, and meet your guide. Travel north to visit Caesarea Maritima, built by King Herod the Great, later the Roman capital of Judea. Here Pontius Pilate had his seat; Philip preached (Acts 8:40); Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30); and Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10). Tour the historical site and enjoy an audio-visual presentation showing the history of Caesarea and its construction. Continue north, view the Muhraka, the summit of Mt. Carmel, where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal, en route to your hotel on the Sea of Galilee. 4 nights: Maagan Eden hotel – Sea of Galilee [Dinner]
November10
GALILEE
Day 3 ~ Friday
Travel to Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood home (Luke 2:51), visit Nazareth Village, describing village life from the time of Jesus. Circumstances permitting visit the ancient homes adjacent to the Church of Annunciation. Proceed to Ancient Zippori – Sepphoris, first mentioned by Josephus Flavius as the most important city in the Galilee, also known as the "glory of the entire Galilee." Only a few miles away from Nazareth, this was the largest construction project in Galilee during Jesus’ time in Nazareth. Stop at Mt Arbel for a unique view of the area of Jesus’ ministry, the Sea of Galilee, and the Golan Heights. Continue to Magdala, the village of Mary Magdalene, and visit the ancient synagogue in which Mary may have worshipped. [Breakfast & dinner]
Travel to Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood home (Luke 2:51), visit Nazareth Village, describing village life from the time of Jesus. Circumstances permitting visit the ancient homes adjacent to the Church of Annunciation. Proceed to Ancient Zippori – Sepphoris, first mentioned by Josephus Flavius as the most important city in the Galilee, also known as the "glory of the entire Galilee." Only a few miles away from Nazareth, this was the largest construction project in Galilee during Jesus’ time in Nazareth. Stop at Mt Arbel for a unique view of the area of Jesus’ ministry, the Sea of Galilee, and the Golan Heights. Continue to Magdala, the village of Mary Magdalene, and visit the ancient synagogue in which Mary may have worshipped. [Breakfast & dinner]
November11
GALILEE – MINISTRY TRIANGLE
Day 4 ~ Saturday
Visit the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered “The Sermon On the Mount” (Matt. 5-7). Continue to Tabgha to visit the Church of the Loaves and the Fish and the church of the Primacy of Peter. Continue along the path of Jesus and the disciples to Kfar Nahum, Capernaum, center 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). Visit to include the remains of Peter’s mother in-law’s house and the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught and worshipped. Enjoy a ‘Saint Peter’s Fish’ lunch. Then stop to visit the famous ancient boat from Jesus’ time at Ginnosar (Gennasareth) on the Sea of Galilee. Following the tradition of the “fishermen” disciples by sailing on the Sea of Galilee (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31). [Breakfast, lunch & dinner]
Visit the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered “The Sermon On the Mount” (Matt. 5-7). Continue to Tabgha to visit the Church of the Loaves and the Fish and the church of the Primacy of Peter. Continue along the path of Jesus and the disciples to Kfar Nahum, Capernaum, center 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). Visit to include the remains of Peter’s mother in-law’s house and the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught and worshipped. Enjoy a ‘Saint Peter’s Fish’ lunch. Then stop to visit the famous ancient boat from Jesus’ time at Ginnosar (Gennasareth) on the Sea of Galilee. Following the tradition of the “fishermen” disciples by sailing on the Sea of Galilee (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31). [Breakfast, lunch & dinner]
November12
GALILEE
Day 5 ~ Sunday
Start the day with worship at the ruins of the Byzantine monastery at Kursi, which possibly marks the nearby site of the Demonic man and the swine. Travel north onto the Golan heights, enjoy the spectacular views from one of the hill tops, discuss the Battle in the Valley of Tears and stop for lunch in a Druise village. View Kalat Nimrud, a formidable Moslem and Crusader fortress as you descend into the Finger of the Galilee. Stop at Banias to visit Caesarea Philippi, site of the confession of faith, where Jesus asked, “Who do men say I am?” Continue down the valley to ancient Dan, of Biblical fame. Visit this lush nature park, the largest source of the Jordan river; visit to include the Iron age gate, the cultic area and the Bronze age mud brick gate of Abraham’s time (Genesis 14:14). [Breakfast, lunch & dinner]
Start the day with worship at the ruins of the Byzantine monastery at Kursi, which possibly marks the nearby site of the Demonic man and the swine. Travel north onto the Golan heights, enjoy the spectacular views from one of the hill tops, discuss the Battle in the Valley of Tears and stop for lunch in a Druise village. View Kalat Nimrud, a formidable Moslem and Crusader fortress as you descend into the Finger of the Galilee. Stop at Banias to visit Caesarea Philippi, site of the confession of faith, where Jesus asked, “Who do men say I am?” Continue down the valley to ancient Dan, of Biblical fame. Visit this lush nature park, the largest source of the Jordan river; visit to include the Iron age gate, the cultic area and the Bronze age mud brick gate of Abraham’s time (Genesis 14:14). [Breakfast, lunch & dinner]
November13
GALILEE – DEAD SEA
Day 6 ~ Monday
Start the day at Beit Shean where the bodies of King Saul and his sons were placed on the walls by the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10). Follow the pilgrimage route that Jesus and the Galileans took, down the Jordan Valley, through the homeland of Prophet Elisha, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35:1-2). Stop at Qasr El Yahud, on the Jordan River, where John baptised Jesus (Matt. 3:13-17). Continue south, stop to visit Qumran, possible home of the Essenes, where a shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls (1947) in a nearby cave. Drive South to the hotel on the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth (417 meters below sea level). Enjoy the hotel facilities and the unique experience of “floating” in the Dead Sea -- you cannot sink! 1 night: David Hotel & Spa – Dead Sea [Breakfast & dinner]
Start the day at Beit Shean where the bodies of King Saul and his sons were placed on the walls by the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10). Follow the pilgrimage route that Jesus and the Galileans took, down the Jordan Valley, through the homeland of Prophet Elisha, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35:1-2). Stop at Qasr El Yahud, on the Jordan River, where John baptised Jesus (Matt. 3:13-17). Continue south, stop to visit Qumran, possible home of the Essenes, where a shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls (1947) in a nearby cave. Drive South to the hotel on the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth (417 meters below sea level). Enjoy the hotel facilities and the unique experience of “floating” in the Dead Sea -- you cannot sink! 1 night: David Hotel & Spa – Dead Sea [Breakfast & dinner]
November14
DEAD SEA – JERUSALEM
Day 7 ~ Tuesday
Start the day on Masada, where you tour King Herod’s mountaintop fortress, later the last stronghold of the Jewish revolt against Rome in 73 C.E. Continue north, view the oasis at Ein Gedi – famous as the place where David fled the wrath of King Saul (1 Sam 24). Then ascend through the Judean Desert, stopping at Wadi Kelt for a unique desert vista. Follow the pilgrimage route that Jesus and the Galileans took, through the Judean Desert to Jerusalem. Visit Herodium, a monumental fortress, palace and burial place, built by Herod the Great in the Judean desert, south of Jerusalem. Continue to Bethlehem, visit the Church of the Nativity, which marks the birthplace of Jesus, and shop for olivewood carvings. End the day in Jerusalem the Holy City. 4 nights: Lady Stern hotel – Jerusalem. [Breakfast & dinner]
Start the day on Masada, where you tour King Herod’s mountaintop fortress, later the last stronghold of the Jewish revolt against Rome in 73 C.E. Continue north, view the oasis at Ein Gedi – famous as the place where David fled the wrath of King Saul (1 Sam 24). Then ascend through the Judean Desert, stopping at Wadi Kelt for a unique desert vista. Follow the pilgrimage route that Jesus and the Galileans took, through the Judean Desert to Jerusalem. Visit Herodium, a monumental fortress, palace and burial place, built by Herod the Great in the Judean desert, south of Jerusalem. Continue to Bethlehem, visit the Church of the Nativity, which marks the birthplace of Jesus, and shop for olivewood carvings. End the day in Jerusalem the Holy City. 4 nights: Lady Stern hotel – Jerusalem. [Breakfast & dinner]
November15
JERUSALEM – OLD & NEW
Day 8 ~ Wednesday
Start the day exploring the fascinating ongoing excavations in David’s City, including Warren’s shaft; the Canaanite tunnel, and the pool of Siloam. Continue to the Southern Wall Archaeological Park, where one can stand on the original ancient steps which Jesus walked on up to the Holy Temple. Proceed to the Western Wall; stop for reflection at the venerated Jewish site. Then walk back in time under the city through the fascinating Western Wall tunnel excavations. Continue to the Israel Museum, visit the Model of Jerusalem, portraying the city at the time of Jesus, and the adjacent Shrine of the Book, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Proceed to and pay respect to the victims of the Shoah (Holocaust), including 6 million Jewish people, at Yad Vashem, National Memorial and Museum of the Shoah (Holocaust). Visit to include the New Museum, the Children’s Memorial, Ohel Yizkor, and the grove of the Righteous among the Nations – who at great personal risk saved a handful of Jewish souls. [Breakfast & dinner]
Start the day exploring the fascinating ongoing excavations in David’s City, including Warren’s shaft; the Canaanite tunnel, and the pool of Siloam. Continue to the Southern Wall Archaeological Park, where one can stand on the original ancient steps which Jesus walked on up to the Holy Temple. Proceed to the Western Wall; stop for reflection at the venerated Jewish site. Then walk back in time under the city through the fascinating Western Wall tunnel excavations. Continue to the Israel Museum, visit the Model of Jerusalem, portraying the city at the time of Jesus, and the adjacent Shrine of the Book, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Proceed to and pay respect to the victims of the Shoah (Holocaust), including 6 million Jewish people, at Yad Vashem, National Memorial and Museum of the Shoah (Holocaust). Visit to include the New Museum, the Children’s Memorial, Ohel Yizkor, and the grove of the Righteous among the Nations – who at great personal risk saved a handful of Jewish souls. [Breakfast & dinner]
November16
JERUSALEM – OLD CITY
Day 9 ~ Thursday
Start this powerful day on the Mount of Olives, with a wonderful view of the Old and New Cities. Following the route of Palm Sunday, walk down to Gethsemane to visit the church, marking the site of the betrayal of Jesus, and spend some time in an adjacent Olive Grove with time for prayer and reflection. Continue across the Valley of Jehoshaphat (the Kidron valley), entering the Old City through St Stephen’s (the Lions) Gate. Stop at the Pools of Bethesda, where Jesus healed the paralytic man. Enjoy the stellar acoustics of St. Anne’s church. Then walk along the Via Dolorosa – the Stations of the Cross, through the Suk (market) to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Proceed through the ancient alleyways of the Old City via the Cardo (Roman Main Street), the Jewish quarter and Armenian quarter. Exit via Zion Gate to Mt Zion. Stop to visit the Church of the Last Supper, site of Pentecost. Proceed to the Garden Tomb with time for reflection and prayer including communion. [Breakfast & dinner]
Start this powerful day on the Mount of Olives, with a wonderful view of the Old and New Cities. Following the route of Palm Sunday, walk down to Gethsemane to visit the church, marking the site of the betrayal of Jesus, and spend some time in an adjacent Olive Grove with time for prayer and reflection. Continue across the Valley of Jehoshaphat (the Kidron valley), entering the Old City through St Stephen’s (the Lions) Gate. Stop at the Pools of Bethesda, where Jesus healed the paralytic man. Enjoy the stellar acoustics of St. Anne’s church. Then walk along the Via Dolorosa – the Stations of the Cross, through the Suk (market) to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Proceed through the ancient alleyways of the Old City via the Cardo (Roman Main Street), the Jewish quarter and Armenian quarter. Exit via Zion Gate to Mt Zion. Stop to visit the Church of the Last Supper, site of Pentecost. Proceed to the Garden Tomb with time for reflection and prayer including communion. [Breakfast & dinner]
November17
JERUSALEM AT LEISURE
Day 10 ~ Friday
Spend the day at leisure in this fascinating city, with time to re-visit the Old City, to shop 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 (modest entrance fee required), or simply relax at the hotel. You might want to go to the Western Wall at sunset to witness the blessing of the Sabbath Bride. Enjoy a farewell dinner in the hotel. [Breakfast & dinner]
Spend the day at leisure in this fascinating city, with time to re-visit the Old City, to shop 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 (modest entrance fee required), or simply relax at the hotel. You might want to go to the Western Wall at sunset to witness the blessing of the Sabbath Bride. Enjoy a farewell dinner in the hotel. [Breakfast & dinner]
November18
RETURN TO CANADA
Day 11 ~ Saturday
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your direct, nonstop Air Canada flight to Canada. Leave Tel Aviv for Toronto on Air Canada, flight #AC81, at 11:55 am, meals served on board. Arrive in Toronto at 5 pm.
THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT
HOTELS AS LISTED OR SIMILAR
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your direct, nonstop Air Canada flight to Canada. Leave Tel Aviv for Toronto on Air Canada, flight #AC81, at 11:55 am, meals served on board. Arrive in Toronto at 5 pm.
THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT
HOTELS AS LISTED OR SIMILAR
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 COST $5,199 per person; includes $790 airport tax & fuel surcharge (Subject to change); credit card processing fee; based on 2 people sharing a room; a minimum 17 participants and flying Air Canada on direct, nonstop flights Toronto – Tel Aviv – Toronto.
AT 24 PARTICIPANTS A REDUCTION OF $310 PER PERSON AND AT 32 PARTICPANTS A $100 REDUCTION PER PERSON WILL BE APPLIED TO YOUR INVOICE
For a single/private room add $1,470 we will try to find roommates for single travelers, if we cannot the single supplement must be paid
For travel insurance add the premium $______
SPACE IS LIMITED
ONLY A DEPOSIT SECURES YOUR SPOT, APPLY NOW
ISRAEL REQUIRES YOU SECURE AN ALL INCLUSIVE TRAVEL INSURANCE POLICY THAT INCLUDES MEDICAL COVERAGE. POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE TOURS, PLEASE SUBMIT CHOICE OF THE TRAVEL INSURANCE POLICY ALONG WITH YOUR ~ APPLICATION! YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO BUY TRAVEL INSURANCE FROM IHTOURS
PRICES QUOTED IN C$ & ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FLUCTUATION TO THE EXCHANGE RATE - RATE OF EXCHANGE USED C$1.30 = US$1
FOR DETAILS CONTACT
MichelleD@ihtours.com at International Heritage Tours Tel 905 886-0232 / 1877 999-8868 EXT 308
Quote: Join Pastor Duncan & Cynthia Cameron, Together in Israel November 8 – 18, 2023
Payments
To be made and mailed with Application/s, deposit/s and copy of passport/s to International Heritage Tours, 7117 Bathurst St. suite 200, Thornhill ON L4J 2J6
A deposit of $350 per person is required as soon as possible to secure a spot, refundable less $150 administration fee up to 90 days before departure (August 10, 2023)
The deposit is entirely nonrefundable as of 90 days prior to departure August 10, 2023
Full NON-REFUNDABLE payment is due no later than 60 days before departure September 9, 2023
YOU CAN MAKE MONTHLY OR BIWEEKLY POST DATED PAYMENTS UP UNTIL SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
DOCUMENTATION
Please ensure that you are in possession of a Canadian Passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival in Israel or boarding will be denied. If you have a passport from another country, it is your responsibility to inquire at the Israeli Consulate if a Visa is required. Entry at destination may be denied despite presenting the required documents.
TICO REGISTRATION #4274452
OVERDUE, OUTSTANDING AND/OR RETURNED FUNDS WIILL INCUR 15% INTEREST PER ANNUM
EACH RETURNED PAYMENT WILL INCUR A $50 BANK CHARGE
INCLUDED
~ Flights as listed in the itinerary
~ Airline taxes & fuel surcharge $790 (subject to change)
~ Meeting/assistance transfers to/from the airport (Israel)
~ 9 Nights at select hotels with breakfast and dinner daily
~ 8 days touring & 1 day of leisure in Jerusalem
~ Whisper - individual listening device
~ Nonrefundable credit card processing fee
~ 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 $1,470 – we will try to find roommates for single travelers, if we cannot the single supplement must be paid
~ Suggested minimum gratuity US$100 per person, will be gathered prior to departure. A voluntary offering will be taken to supplement the gratuity for driver and guide
~ Items of a personal nature; Lunches; Drinks as taken; Extras as taken; Gratuity for wait staff at meals
~ Israel requires you secure an All Inclusive travel insurance policy with medical coverage.
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 COST $5,199 per person; includes $790 airport tax & fuel surcharge (Subject to change); credit card processing fee; based on 2 people sharing a room; a minimum 17 participants and flying Air Canada on direct, nonstop flights Toronto – Tel Aviv – Toronto.
AT 24 PARTICIPANTS A REDUCTION OF $310 PER PERSON AND AT 32 PARTICPANTS A $100 REDUCTION PER PERSON WILL BE APPLIED TO YOUR INVOICE
For a single/private room add $1,470 we will try to find roommates for single travelers, if we cannot the single supplement must be paid
For travel insurance add the premium $______
SPACE IS LIMITED
ONLY A DEPOSIT SECURES YOUR SPOT, APPLY NOW
ISRAEL REQUIRES YOU SECURE AN ALL INCLUSIVE TRAVEL INSURANCE POLICY THAT INCLUDES MEDICAL COVERAGE. POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE TOURS, PLEASE SUBMIT CHOICE OF THE TRAVEL INSURANCE POLICY ALONG WITH YOUR ~ APPLICATION! YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO BUY TRAVEL INSURANCE FROM IHTOURS
PRICES QUOTED IN C$ & ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FLUCTUATION TO THE EXCHANGE RATE - RATE OF EXCHANGE USED C$1.30 = US$1
FOR DETAILS CONTACT
MichelleD@ihtours.com at International Heritage Tours Tel 905 886-0232 / 1877 999-8868 EXT 308
Quote: Join Pastor Duncan & Cynthia Cameron, Together in Israel November 8 – 18, 2023
Payments
To be made and mailed with Application/s, deposit/s and copy of passport/s to International Heritage Tours, 7117 Bathurst St. suite 200, Thornhill ON L4J 2J6
A deposit of $350 per person is required as soon as possible to secure a spot, refundable less $150 administration fee up to 90 days before departure (August 10, 2023)
The deposit is entirely nonrefundable as of 90 days prior to departure August 10, 2023
Full NON-REFUNDABLE payment is due no later than 60 days before departure September 9, 2023
YOU CAN MAKE MONTHLY OR BIWEEKLY POST DATED PAYMENTS UP UNTIL SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
DOCUMENTATION
Please ensure that you are in possession of a Canadian Passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival in Israel or boarding will be denied. If you have a passport from another country, it is your responsibility to inquire at the Israeli Consulate if a Visa is required. Entry at destination may be denied despite presenting the required documents.
TICO REGISTRATION #4274452
OVERDUE, OUTSTANDING AND/OR RETURNED FUNDS WIILL INCUR 15% INTEREST PER ANNUM
EACH RETURNED PAYMENT WILL INCUR A $50 BANK CHARGE
INCLUDED
~ Flights as listed in the itinerary
~ Airline taxes & fuel surcharge $790 (subject to change)
~ Meeting/assistance transfers to/from the airport (Israel)
~ 9 Nights at select hotels with breakfast and dinner daily
~ 8 days touring & 1 day of leisure in Jerusalem
~ Whisper - individual listening device
~ Nonrefundable credit card processing fee
~ 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 $1,470 – we will try to find roommates for single travelers, if we cannot the single supplement must be paid
~ Suggested minimum gratuity US$100 per person, will be gathered prior to departure. A voluntary offering will be taken to supplement the gratuity for driver and guide
~ Items of a personal nature; Lunches; Drinks as taken; Extras as taken; Gratuity for wait staff at meals
~ Israel requires you secure an All Inclusive travel insurance policy with medical coverage.
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**