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January29
WINNIPEG / TORONTO
Day 1 – Monday
Departure from Winnipeg on Air Canada to Toronto departing at 10:55am arriving at 2:24pm. Connecting on Air Canada flying non-stop to Tel Aviv at 4:50pm. Complimentary dinner and breakfast plus inflight service will be provided during the flight.
Departure from Winnipeg on Air Canada to Toronto departing at 10:55am arriving at 2:24pm. Connecting on Air Canada flying non-stop to Tel Aviv at 4:50pm. Complimentary dinner and breakfast plus inflight service will be provided during the flight.
January30
TEL AVIV / JAFFA
Day 2 – Tuesday
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 Metropolitan 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 Metropolitan Hotel, Tel Aviv
January31
CAESAREA / MT. CARMEL / MEGIDD
Day 3 - Wednesday
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 the Lake House Hotel, Tiberias
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 the Lake House Hotel, Tiberias
February1
JESUS' MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 4 - Thursday
After breakfast, we will depart our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to Kibbutz Ginossar where we will see an 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. Visit Magdala to visit the oldest synagogue on the Sea of Galilee from the first century, and a complete first century city. 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 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). After descending from the Golan Heights stop at Kursi the site which is identified as the place where Jesus cast the demons into the swine in the area of the Geresenes.
Dinner and overnight at the Lake House Hotel, Tiberias
After breakfast, we will depart our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to Kibbutz Ginossar where we will see an 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. Visit Magdala to visit the oldest synagogue on the Sea of Galilee from the first century, and a complete first century city. 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 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). After descending from the Golan Heights stop at Kursi the site which is identified as the place where Jesus cast the demons into the swine in the area of the Geresenes.
Dinner and overnight at the Lake House Hotel, Tiberias
February2
GALILEE / JORDAN VALLEY / JERU
Day 5 – Friday
We start the day at Yardenit, the Baptismal Centre on the Jordan River. Drive to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. 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). We make our ascent to Jerusalem through the Judean Wilderness.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day at Yardenit, the Baptismal Centre on the Jordan River. Drive to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. 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). We make our ascent to Jerusalem through the Judean Wilderness.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
February3
OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM / BETHLE
Day 6 – Saturday
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), King David’s Tomb 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 to the Jewish Quarter. Visit the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot. 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. We pass through the colourful bazaars, alleyways and market places and reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a brief visit. Drive to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity. 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), King David’s Tomb 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 to the Jewish Quarter. Visit the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot. 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. We pass through the colourful bazaars, alleyways and market places and reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a brief visit. Drive to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity. 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
February4
JERUSALEM / BETHLEHEM
Day 7 – Sunday
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. Visit and walk through the newly opened Museum, visit the Children’s Memorial, walk along the Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles for those who risked their lives to save Jewish lives. 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. Drive to Shiloh for a visit. Shilo is mentioned 33 times in the Old Testament. It is a biblical site that served as the religious capital of Israel from the time the Israelites entered the land until David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. 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. Visit and walk through the newly opened Museum, visit the Children’s Memorial, walk along the Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles for those who risked their lives to save Jewish lives. 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. Drive to Shiloh for a visit. Shilo is mentioned 33 times in the Old Testament. It is a biblical site that served as the religious capital of Israel from the time the Israelites entered the land until David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
February5
MASADA / DEAD SEA / QUMRAN
Day 8 – Monday
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 before returning to Jerusalem.
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 before returning to Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
February6
JERUSALEM AT LEISURE
Day 9 - Tuesday
Perhaps re-visit the Old City for shopping in the bazaars 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 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
February7
TORONTO / WINNIPEG
Day 10 - Wednesday
Depart Tel Aviv flying non-stop to Toronto with Air Canada departing at 11:55am and arriving in Toronto at 5:00pm. Connect to your Air Canada flight to Winnipeg departing at 8:30pm arriving in Winnipeg at 10:10pm
**PLEASE NOTE THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER WE VISIT.**
Depart Tel Aviv flying non-stop to Toronto with Air Canada departing at 11:55am and arriving in Toronto at 5:00pm. Connect to your Air Canada flight to Winnipeg departing at 8:30pm arriving in Winnipeg at 10:10pm
**PLEASE NOTE THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER WE 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.
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 PRICE: $3,999 Canadian per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 20 paying passengers.
If the group is less, then 20 paying passengers there is a supplement of $270 per person to the above rates.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Departure from Winnipeg to Tel Aviv flying non-stop with AIR CANADA
Included in your tour:
· Meeting/assistance at the airport
· Return transfers to/from the airport in Tel Aviv
· 8 nights at selected hotels in Israel
· Buffet breakfast & dinners daily in the hotels
· Porterage at airport and hotels
· Air-conditioned transportation
· 6 full days of sightseeing
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· All entrance fees to places of interest
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges of Air Canada.
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 PRICE: $3,999 Canadian per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 20 paying passengers.
If the group is less, then 20 paying passengers there is a supplement of $270 per person to the above rates.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Departure from Winnipeg to Tel Aviv flying non-stop with AIR CANADA
Included in your tour:
· Meeting/assistance at the airport
· Return transfers to/from the airport in Tel Aviv
· 8 nights at selected hotels in Israel
· Buffet breakfast & dinners daily in the hotels
· Porterage at airport and hotels
· Air-conditioned transportation
· 6 full days of sightseeing
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· All entrance fees to places of interest
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges of Air Canada.
Exclusions:
· Single Supplement of $920 for those who want their own private room
· Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
· Tips to Driver, Guide and Restaurant staff
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 before entering Israel.
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $300 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (October 29, 2023) less $150 administration fee. Less than 90 days before departure the deposit is non-refundable. Full non-refundable payment for the balance is due 60 days before departure (November 29, 2023). YOU MAY PAY BY: PERSONAL CHEQUE, E-TRANSFER, CREDIT CARD (credit card payments subject to 3% service fee); MONEY ORDER OR BANK DRAFT; made payable to International Heritage Tours.
INTEREST: Any late payments with respect to any invoice not paid in accordance with the deadlines for payment will be subject to interest at the rate of 2% per month (24% per annum nominal rate compounded annually), from the date the amount was due until the full amount owing, including accrued interest, it is paid.
CONTACT:
Pastor Michael Sullivant
Tel: 204-362-9446
Email: pastor@pvbc.ca
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 of 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 retain any person as a member of any tour, or to change or withdraw the tour as circumstances demand. Each exchange coupon, order or ticket is to be regarded as one contracted by or on behalf of the particular company or person named on it.
· Single Supplement of $920 for those who want their own private room
· Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
· Tips to Driver, Guide and Restaurant staff
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 before entering Israel.
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $300 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (October 29, 2023) less $150 administration fee. Less than 90 days before departure the deposit is non-refundable. Full non-refundable payment for the balance is due 60 days before departure (November 29, 2023). YOU MAY PAY BY: PERSONAL CHEQUE, E-TRANSFER, CREDIT CARD (credit card payments subject to 3% service fee); MONEY ORDER OR BANK DRAFT; made payable to International Heritage Tours.
INTEREST: Any late payments with respect to any invoice not paid in accordance with the deadlines for payment will be subject to interest at the rate of 2% per month (24% per annum nominal rate compounded annually), from the date the amount was due until the full amount owing, including accrued interest, it is paid.
CONTACT:
Pastor Michael Sullivant
Tel: 204-362-9446
Email: pastor@pvbc.ca
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 of 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 retain any person as a member of any tour, or to change or withdraw the tour as circumstances demand. Each exchange coupon, order 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**