land of prophets, peoples & kings
land of prophets, peoples & kings
$5,889
CAD
$5,889 CAD | 11 days
Tab 1
Day
Location
Details
March14
DEPART CANADA
Day 1 – Sunday
Today we embark on our journey to the Holy Land. Prepare yourself for a life-changing experience. Get some rest on the flight; tomorrow you will be walking where Jesus walked. Flying with Air Canada from Toronto to Tel Aviv non-stop, departing at 5:30pm from Terminal 1.
Today we embark on our journey to the Holy Land. Prepare yourself for a life-changing experience. Get some rest on the flight; tomorrow you will be walking where Jesus walked. Flying with Air Canada from Toronto to Tel Aviv non-stop, departing at 5:30pm from Terminal 1.
March15
TEL AVIV / JAFFA
Day 2 – Monday
We arrive at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv at 10:15am where our Israeli guide who will accompany us during our entire stay in Israel will meet us. You will start the day with a tour 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 craft boutiques, King Solomon had, the cedars of Lebanon rafted for the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem. We will take a short bus tour into Old Jaffa stopping at Abrasha Park. Here we take a short visit at the Gate of Faith Monument representing the divine promise of the Land of Israel to the Jewish people, featuring the biblical scenes of Jacob’s ladder, the Binding of Isaac and the fall of Jericho. Continue to our hotel for one night in the coastal area in Tel Aviv. The remainder of the day is free for you to walk along the Mediterranean promenade, relax and to see the sunset before dinner. The time if right for a personal devotion, a time of prayer, of thanks and special blessings, pray for the people of this land and a good night rest. Dinner and overnight at the Grand Beach Hotel in Tel Aviv.
We arrive at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv at 10:15am where our Israeli guide who will accompany us during our entire stay in Israel will meet us. You will start the day with a tour 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 craft boutiques, King Solomon had, the cedars of Lebanon rafted for the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem. We will take a short bus tour into Old Jaffa stopping at Abrasha Park. Here we take a short visit at the Gate of Faith Monument representing the divine promise of the Land of Israel to the Jewish people, featuring the biblical scenes of Jacob’s ladder, the Binding of Isaac and the fall of Jericho. Continue to our hotel for one night in the coastal area in Tel Aviv. The remainder of the day is free for you to walk along the Mediterranean promenade, relax and to see the sunset before dinner. The time if right for a personal devotion, a time of prayer, of thanks and special blessings, pray for the people of this land and a good night rest. Dinner and overnight at the Grand Beach Hotel in Tel Aviv.
March16
CAESAREA/MT CARMEL/NAZARETH
Day 3 – Tuesday
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 and the Bahai Gardens. Visit Mukhraka the site of the contest with Elijah the Prophet and the Prophets of Baal. We proceed to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. Continue to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee.
Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Nof Ginossar 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 (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 and the Bahai Gardens. Visit Mukhraka the site of the contest with Elijah the Prophet and the Prophets of Baal. We proceed to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. Continue to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee.
Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Nof Ginossar Guest House on the Sea of Galilee
March17
JESUS MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 4 – Wednesday
After breakfast, we will depart our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to Kibbutz Ginossar where we will see a boat from the time of Jesus on display in the Kibbutz Museum. Continue to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of his miracles (Mark 2:1; Matt.8:5, 14-17; 9:1-7). 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). Return to Tiberias to Yardenit, the Baptismal Centre on the Jordan River for those who want to be baptized at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Nof Ginossar Guest House on the Sea of Galilee.
After breakfast, we will depart our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to Kibbutz Ginossar where we will see a boat from the time of Jesus on display in the Kibbutz Museum. Continue to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of his miracles (Mark 2:1; Matt.8:5, 14-17; 9:1-7). 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). Return to Tiberias to Yardenit, the Baptismal Centre on the Jordan River for those who want to be baptized at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Nof Ginossar Guest House on the Sea of Galilee.
March18
GALILEE / GOLAN HEIGHTS
Day 5 – Thursday
We start the day at the site of the city of Korazim, where there are the remains of a first-century synagogue where Jesus frequently ministered. 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 northern 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 Philippi," where Peter made the confession of faith in Christ (Matt. 16:16). A headlong stampede by a herd of demon-possessed pigs into the Sea of Galilee is remembered at Kursi, a picturesque site beneath the Golan Heights on the eastern side of the lake. Continue to Susita (Hippos) It would have been to this city that the swineherds ran to tell of the fate of their pigs. And it would have been the residents of this city who begged Jesus to leave their neighborhood (Matthew 8:34). Hippos may also have been the hilltop city Jesus referred to when he said, “A city built on a hill cannot be hid” (Matthew 5:14). The remains of a Byzantine cathedral and four other churches have been found at Hippos.
Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee.
We start the day at the site of the city of Korazim, where there are the remains of a first-century synagogue where Jesus frequently ministered. 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 northern 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 Philippi," where Peter made the confession of faith in Christ (Matt. 16:16). A headlong stampede by a herd of demon-possessed pigs into the Sea of Galilee is remembered at Kursi, a picturesque site beneath the Golan Heights on the eastern side of the lake. Continue to Susita (Hippos) It would have been to this city that the swineherds ran to tell of the fate of their pigs. And it would have been the residents of this city who begged Jesus to leave their neighborhood (Matthew 8:34). Hippos may also have been the hilltop city Jesus referred to when he said, “A city built on a hill cannot be hid” (Matthew 5:14). The remains of a Byzantine cathedral and four other churches have been found at Hippos.
Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee.
March19
MEGIDDO/BEIT SHEAN/JERUSALEM
Day 6 – Friday
We start the day at Mount Arbel located in Israel’s Lower Galilee region stands sharply and prominently over the Sea of Galilee. Its graceful stature and steep slopes, particularly on the eastern side, provide magical views across the Sea of Galilee and beyond, to the Golan Heights, and Israel’s tallest peak at Mount Hermon. Dug into the slopes are caves, which were the hideouts for the Jews who fought against the Greeks and Romans. 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. 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 Philistines nailed the body of King Saul and his sons to the walls (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 ascend the Judean Wilderness to the Holy City of Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day at Mount Arbel located in Israel’s Lower Galilee region stands sharply and prominently over the Sea of Galilee. Its graceful stature and steep slopes, particularly on the eastern side, provide magical views across the Sea of Galilee and beyond, to the Golan Heights, and Israel’s tallest peak at Mount Hermon. Dug into the slopes are caves, which were the hideouts for the Jews who fought against the Greeks and Romans. 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. 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 Philistines nailed the body of King Saul and his sons to the walls (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 ascend the Judean Wilderness to the Holy City of Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
March20
MASADA/EIN GEDI/QUMRAN, DEAD SEA
Day 7 – Saturday
After breakfast, drive to Masada for a visit. 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. Continue north along the shores of the Dead Sea to Ein Gedi Nature Reserve for a walk along the trails to see the waterfalls in the middle of the desert. You will stop for a chance to float in the saltiest body of water in world, the Dead Sea. Continue to Qumran for a visit where a young shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 in the cave that you will see. These scrolls are the oldest scriptures of the Bible ever found. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel in Jerusalem.
After breakfast, drive to Masada for a visit. 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. Continue north along the shores of the Dead Sea to Ein Gedi Nature Reserve for a walk along the trails to see the waterfalls in the middle of the desert. You will stop for a chance to float in the saltiest body of water in world, the Dead Sea. Continue to Qumran for a visit where a young shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 in the cave that you will see. These scrolls are the oldest scriptures of the Bible ever found. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel in Jerusalem.
March21
JERUSALEM
Day 8 — Sunday
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. Continue to the City of David for a visit to the new excavations and see the first city of Jerusalem from the time of King David and the Pools of Siloam. We take the newly opened Pilgrim Road to the Davidson Centre and to the Southern steps to enter the Temple from the time of Jesus. Drive to 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, and walk along the Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles for those who risked their lives to save Jewish lives. 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. Continue to the City of David for a visit to the new excavations and see the first city of Jerusalem from the time of King David and the Pools of Siloam. We take the newly opened Pilgrim Road to the Davidson Centre and to the Southern steps to enter the Temple from the time of Jesus. Drive to 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, and walk along the Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles for those who risked their lives to save Jewish lives. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
March22
JERUSALEM/ BETHLEHEM
Day 9 – Monday
We start the day at the holiest place in Judaism, the Western Wall. We visit the Rabbinical Tunnels along the Western Wall. We continue our walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda, St. Anne’s Church, the Chapel of the Flagellation and Pilate’s Judgment Hall. We pass through the colourful bazaars, alleyways, and marketplaces and reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a brief visit. Walk through the Old City alleyways and have some time for shopping in the bazaars. Exit from the Jaffa Gate where our bus will be waiting for us to drive us to Bethlehem (Shepherd’s Field). Continue to Herodian the fortress built by King Herod the Great and his burial spot. We finish the day at the Garden Tomb for a private communion in one of the gardens. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
We start the day at the holiest place in Judaism, the Western Wall. We visit the Rabbinical Tunnels along the Western Wall. We continue our walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda, St. Anne’s Church, the Chapel of the Flagellation and Pilate’s Judgment Hall. We pass through the colourful bazaars, alleyways, and marketplaces and reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a brief visit. Walk through the Old City alleyways and have some time for shopping in the bazaars. Exit from the Jaffa Gate where our bus will be waiting for us to drive us to Bethlehem (Shepherd’s Field). Continue to Herodian the fortress built by King Herod the Great and his burial spot. We finish the day at the Garden Tomb for a private communion in one of the gardens. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
March23
JERUSALEM AT LEISURE
Day 10 - Tuesday
Day of Leisure in Jerusalem; Perhaps check out a museum, revisit a place you’d like to see; perhaps even take a taxi to the Sifting Project. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
Day of Leisure in Jerusalem; Perhaps check out a museum, revisit a place you’d like to see; perhaps even take a taxi to the Sifting Project. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
March24
RETURN TO CANADA
Day 11— Wednesday
Depart today on Air Canada flying non-stop to Toronto departing at 11:55am and arriving in Toronto at 6:05pm, Terminal #1.
Depart today on Air Canada flying non-stop to Toronto departing at 11:55am and arriving in Toronto at 6:05pm, 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: $5,889 CAD per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 21 paying passengers.
NOTE - If the group is below 21 passengers with a minimum of 15, a supplement of $450 per person will apply
LAND ONLY COST: $4,799 CAD per person
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS OF 5% OR MORE.
Departure from Toronto to Tel Aviv flying non-stop with AIR CANADA.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR:
3 nights Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee in Deluxe rooms
5 nights Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
NOT INCLUDED:
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/
Payments:
To be made and mailed to International Heritage Tours. A deposit of $400 per person is required immediately, which is refundable up to 90 days before departure (December 14, 2026) less $200 administration fee. Less than 90 days the deposit is non-refundable. A Full NON REFUNDABLE payment must be made up until 60 days before departure (January 14, 2027).
If paying by e-transfer, please send to: [email protected]
and put the code 'DK5089' 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
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH
679 DUNDAS STREET WEST BELLEVILLE, ONTARIO K8N 4Z2
Email: [email protected]
Office Telephone #: 613-969-0888 x 23
TRAVEL INSURANCE PLANS OFFERED BY IHT:
- All Inclusive and Non-medical
Contact us for rates.
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: $5,889 CAD per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 21 paying passengers.
NOTE - If the group is below 21 passengers with a minimum of 15, a supplement of $450 per person will apply
LAND ONLY COST: $4,799 CAD per person
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS OF 5% OR MORE.
Departure from Toronto to Tel Aviv flying non-stop with AIR CANADA.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR:
- 9 nights hotel accommodations in the following cities in 4+ star hotels.
3 nights Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee in Deluxe rooms
5 nights Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
- Roundtrip airfare flying Non-Stop with Air Canada from Toronto to Tel Aviv.
- Arrival and departure transfers from/to the airport
- Buffet Breakfasts and dinners in the hotels daily in Israel
- 7 full days of sightseeing as per your itinerary in Israel
- Entrance fees to all places of interest as per your itinerary.
- Licensed English speaking tour guide throughout Israel
- Modern Air Conditioned motor coach
- Porterage of 1 piece of luggage per person for the airport and hotel
- Whispering system (head phones to hear the guide better) in Israel
- Free WIFI on the bus (Subject to availability)
- Airport taxes and Air Canada surcharges
NOT INCLUDED:
- Single Room Supplement of $1,720 (for those who want their own private room) to be added to the above rates.
- Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
- Tips to Driver, Guide and Restaurant staff of $100 USD per person to be collected at the airport on the departure day.
- 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.
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/
Payments:
To be made and mailed to International Heritage Tours. A deposit of $400 per person is required immediately, which is refundable up to 90 days before departure (December 14, 2026) less $200 administration fee. Less than 90 days the deposit is non-refundable. A Full NON REFUNDABLE payment must be made up until 60 days before departure (January 14, 2027).
If paying by e-transfer, please send to: [email protected]
and put the code 'DK5089' 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
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH
679 DUNDAS STREET WEST BELLEVILLE, ONTARIO K8N 4Z2
Email: [email protected]
Office Telephone #: 613-969-0888 x 23
TRAVEL INSURANCE PLANS OFFERED BY IHT:
- All Inclusive and Non-medical
Contact us for rates.
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**
