sights & sounds of scripture tour
sights & sounds of scripture tour
$5,579
CAD
$5,579 CAD | 10 days
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Day
Location
Details
October18
TORONTO
Day 1 - Sunday
Departure from Toronto Pearson International Airport on Air Canada flying from Toronto to Tel Aviv at 5:00pm from Terminal 1. Complimentary dinner and breakfast plus inflight service will be provided during the flight.
Departure from Toronto Pearson International Airport on Air Canada flying from Toronto to Tel Aviv at 5:00pm from Terminal 1. Complimentary dinner and breakfast plus inflight service will be provided during the flight.
October19
TEL AVIV/ KFAR AZA/JAFFA
Day 2 - Monday
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:30am. where our tour guide will meet you. Upon arrival we will drive south to the Gaza Envelope to have a special visit at Kfar Aza which was attacked on October 7. A member of this settlement will discuss his experience with the group. We return 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). Dinner and overnight at either the Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:30am. where our tour guide will meet you. Upon arrival we will drive south to the Gaza Envelope to have a special visit at Kfar Aza which was attacked on October 7. A member of this settlement will discuss his experience with the group. We return 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). Dinner and overnight at either the Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv
October20
CAESAREA/ MT. CARMEL/ ACRE
Day 3 - Tuesday
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). Elijah fought the 400 false prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:30). We will stop for an incredible panoramic view of Haifa. Continue north to the World Heritage site of Acre (Acco) the once capital of the Crusaders in the Holy Land in the 12th century. You will visit the amazing subterranean Crusader city with its Knights Halls, Banquet rooms and hospice. You will walk on the walls surrounding the city that stopped Napoleon Bonaparte from capturing the city in the 18th century. Dinner and overnight at 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). Elijah fought the 400 false prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:30). We will stop for an incredible panoramic view of Haifa. Continue north to the World Heritage site of Acre (Acco) the once capital of the Crusaders in the Holy Land in the 12th century. You will visit the amazing subterranean Crusader city with its Knights Halls, Banquet rooms and hospice. You will walk on the walls surrounding the city that stopped Napoleon Bonaparte from capturing the city in the 18th century. Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias
October21
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 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. Visit newly excavated town of Magdala. 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 to visit Tel Dan to see the ruins from Abraham’s time and the Dan Spring, which is one of the sources of the Jordan River. Continue to 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). Dinner and overnight at 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 a 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. Visit newly excavated town of Magdala. 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 to visit Tel Dan to see the ruins from Abraham’s time and the Dan Spring, which is one of the sources of the Jordan River. Continue to 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). Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias
October22
KFAR KEDEM/ SHEAN/ JORDAN RIVE
Day 5 - Thursday
Drive to Kfar Kedem to get a real sense of what life was like 2000 years ago in the Galilee by actually becoming involved in the daily life of ancient times and taking part in the various activities. 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). Visit Jericho the oldest town in the world and visit Tel Jericho and view the Mt. of Temptation. We finish the day at the Jordan River Baptismal Site, Qasr El-Yahud for a visit and baptizing. Drive up to the Holy City of Jerusalem and finish the day at the Mt. of Olives. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Drive to Kfar Kedem to get a real sense of what life was like 2000 years ago in the Galilee by actually becoming involved in the daily life of ancient times and taking part in the various activities. 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). Visit Jericho the oldest town in the world and visit Tel Jericho and view the Mt. of Temptation. We finish the day at the Jordan River Baptismal Site, Qasr El-Yahud for a visit and baptizing. Drive up to the Holy City of Jerusalem and finish the day at the Mt. of Olives. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
October23
JERUSALEM
Day 6 - Friday
We start the day at the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. From here, we proceed by bus across the Kidron Valley, past the Tombs of Absalom, Zechariah and James and proceed to Mt Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room (Room of the Last Supper), and the Church of St. Peter’s in Gallicantu, built on top of the High Priest Caiphas.
Continue to the newly excavated City of David, once the capital of the Israeli kingdom. Explore the excavations; Warren’s shaft and learn about Jerusalem’s water supply in ancient time including the Pool of Siloam and Hezekiah Tunnel. 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. Continue to the Rabbinical Tunnel along the Western Wall. Visit the Pools of Bethsaida. We finish the day at the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day at the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. From here, we proceed by bus across the Kidron Valley, past the Tombs of Absalom, Zechariah and James and proceed to Mt Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room (Room of the Last Supper), and the Church of St. Peter’s in Gallicantu, built on top of the High Priest Caiphas.
Continue to the newly excavated City of David, once the capital of the Israeli kingdom. Explore the excavations; Warren’s shaft and learn about Jerusalem’s water supply in ancient time including the Pool of Siloam and Hezekiah Tunnel. 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. Continue to the Rabbinical Tunnel along the Western Wall. Visit the Pools of Bethsaida. We finish the day at the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
October24
MASADA/ DEAD SEA/ QUMRAN
Day 7 - Saturday
Today is a fun day. After breakfast we drive to the lowest point on earth the Dead Sea that is over 1300 feet below sea level. Our route will take us back down the Judean Wilderness towards Jericho, the oldest town in the world that you will see from a distance. Visit to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered before returning back to Jerusalem. We will then turn south and drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. 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. After descending this mountain by cable car we travel to the shores of the Dead Sea where you will have time to take a float in the saltiest body of water in world. Return back to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Today is a fun day. After breakfast we drive to the lowest point on earth the Dead Sea that is over 1300 feet below sea level. Our route will take us back down the Judean Wilderness towards Jericho, the oldest town in the world that you will see from a distance. Visit to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered before returning back to Jerusalem. We will then turn south and drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. 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. After descending this mountain by cable car we travel to the shores of the Dead Sea where you will have time to take a float in the saltiest body of water in world. Return back to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
October25
JERUSALEM
Day 8 - Sunday
This morning we visit Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the Holocaust commemorating the six million Jews who perished. Visit and walk through the newly opened Museum, the Children’s Memorial, walk along the Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles for those who risked their lives to save Jewish lives. From here we drive to Genesis Land in the land where the Patriarchs lived. A magical place, it enables visitors to experience life as it was in biblical times. You will be greeted by Eliezer, Abraham’s manservant and by camels lead you down to Abraham’s tent, where you will experience his legendary hospitality. Drive to Herodian the burial site in the Judean Wilderness of King Herod the Great before finishing the day in Bethlehem and visit the Church of Nativity and Shepherds Field. Dinner & overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
This morning we visit Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the Holocaust commemorating the six million Jews who perished. Visit and walk through the newly opened Museum, the Children’s Memorial, walk along the Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles for those who risked their lives to save Jewish lives. From here we drive to Genesis Land in the land where the Patriarchs lived. A magical place, it enables visitors to experience life as it was in biblical times. You will be greeted by Eliezer, Abraham’s manservant and by camels lead you down to Abraham’s tent, where you will experience his legendary hospitality. Drive to Herodian the burial site in the Judean Wilderness of King Herod the Great before finishing the day in Bethlehem and visit the Church of Nativity and Shepherds Field. Dinner & overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
October26
JERUSALEM
Day 9 - Monday
After breakfast, enjoy a day of leisure. 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, shop in the largest indoor shopping mall in Israel for or just relax at the hotel. Dinner & overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
After breakfast, enjoy a day of leisure. 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, shop in the largest indoor shopping mall in Israel for or just relax at the hotel. Dinner & overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
October27
DEPARTURE TO CANADA
Day 10 - Tuesday
Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your flight to Toronto flying non-stop with Air Canada departing at 11:55am and arriving in Toronto at 6:05pm at Terminal #1.
Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your flight to Toronto flying non-stop with Air Canada departing at 11:55am and arriving in Toronto at 6:05pm at Terminal #1.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
All participants must review the Full Terms of Service here https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern on all matters not specifically mentioned below.
TOUR PRICE: $5,579 CDN per person sharing twin room. Based on a minimum of 28 paying passengers departing out of Toronto
If the group drops to less than 28 paying passengers with a minimum of 21 paying passengers, there will be a supplement of $130 per person to the above rates.
Land Only: Rates without airfare: $3,899 per person
It is agreed that the Travel Fees will include all the Company’s costs to provide the tours, including any tax obligation that may be imposed on the travel services or the Company directly. The company reserves the right to change the Fees in the event of any change to the cost of any travel services or tax imposed on the travel services or Company, including the imposition of any tax or visa expense, currency fluctuation of more than 5% or add-ons requested to the itinerary until the tour is complete.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Included in your tour:
Exclusions:
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:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately which is refundable up to 90 days (July 20, 2026) before departure (less $200 admin fee) and a full nonrefundable payment of the balance 60 days before departure (August 19, 2026).
You can register online as an option if you go to our website: www.ihtours.com On the home page, click on Protestant Tours and scroll down till you see your tour and click on Register and follow the instructions.
Please send e-transfers to: [email protected]
Please put the code 'DK5211' 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
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: $5,579 CDN per person sharing twin room. Based on a minimum of 28 paying passengers departing out of Toronto
If the group drops to less than 28 paying passengers with a minimum of 21 paying passengers, there will be a supplement of $130 per person to the above rates.
Land Only: Rates without airfare: $3,899 per person
It is agreed that the Travel Fees will include all the Company’s costs to provide the tours, including any tax obligation that may be imposed on the travel services or the Company directly. The company reserves the right to change the Fees in the event of any change to the cost of any travel services or tax imposed on the travel services or Company, including the imposition of any tax or visa expense, currency fluctuation of more than 5% or add-ons requested to the itinerary until the tour is complete.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Included in your tour:
- Round trip airfare on Air Canada flying non-stop from Toronto to Tel Aviv
- Return transfers to/from the airport
- 8 nights at selected hotels in four-star hotels
- 6 days of sightseeing in Israel including all entrance fees to all selected places of interest on the itinerary
- Breakfast and dinners daily in the hotels
- Porterage at airport and hotels
- Modern Air-conditioned motor coach
- English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
- Free WIFI on the motor coach if available
- Whispering system (head phones to hear the guide better) in Israel
- Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges of Air Canada
Exclusions:
- Single Supplement $1,360 (for private room)
- Lunches
- Tips to the guide, driver and dining room staff
- Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
Documentation:
Please ensure that you are in possession of a Canadian Passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival in Israel. If you have a passport from another country, it is your responsibility to inquire at the Israeli Consulate if a Visa is required.
Starting from January 1, 2025, tourists, coming to Israel from countries exempt from a visa, will be required to fill out the ETA-IL form before arriving in Israel.
A tourist who will not have a completed form will not be able to check-in and board the flight.
Here is the link for the form: Israel-entry https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately which is refundable up to 90 days (July 20, 2026) before departure (less $200 admin fee) and a full nonrefundable payment of the balance 60 days before departure (August 19, 2026).
You can register online as an option if you go to our website: www.ihtours.com On the home page, click on Protestant Tours and scroll down till you see your tour and click on Register and follow the instructions.
Please send e-transfers to: [email protected]
Please put the code 'DK5211' 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
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**
