the living bible tour
the living bible tour
$6,289
CAD
$6,289 CAD | 12 days
Tab 1
Day
Location
Details
November18
DEPART CANADA
Day 1 ~ Wednesday
Departure from Toronto flying non-stop to Paris with Air Canada departing at 9:10pm from Terminal 1.
Departure from Toronto flying non-stop to Paris with Air Canada departing at 9:10pm from Terminal 1.
November19
TEL AVIV / JAFFA
Day 2 ~ Thursday
Arrive in Paris at 10:20am. Connect to your El Al flight departing Paris at 2:45pm and arriving in Tel Aviv at 8:10pm where we will be met by our tour guide. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. Dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv at the Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv.
Arrive in Paris at 10:20am. Connect to your El Al flight departing Paris at 2:45pm and arriving in Tel Aviv at 8:10pm where we will be met by our tour guide. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. Dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv at the Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv.
November20
CAESAREA/MT CARMEL/MEGIDDO
Day 3 ~ Friday
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 the site on Mt. Carmel where this contest of Elijah took place. 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 Nof Ginossar on 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 the site on Mt. Carmel where this contest of Elijah took place. 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 Nof Ginossar on Sea of Galilee.
November21
JESUS MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 4 ~ Saturday
After breakfast, we visit the museum on the Kibbutz to see the remains of the first century boat from the time of Jesus discovered by fishermen from this Kibbutz. We then depart with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to Kibbutz Ginossar where we meet our bus and travel 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 the newly excavated town of Magdala the town of Mary of Magdalena. 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). Dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee.
After breakfast, we visit the museum on the Kibbutz to see the remains of the first century boat from the time of Jesus discovered by fishermen from this Kibbutz. We then depart with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to Kibbutz Ginossar where we meet our bus and travel 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 the newly excavated town of Magdala the town of Mary of Magdalena. 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). Dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee.
November22
GALILEE / GOLAN HEIGHTS
Day 5 ~ Sunday
Drive to Tel Dan the largest source of the Jordan River and famous find is a stela, likely commissioned by Hazael of Aram sometime in the 9th century BCE, identifying a Judahite king from the "house of David" and thus providing the only extra biblical reference to the famed King David from the Bible. Continue to the Banias, one of the sources of the Jordan River and the site of ancient “Caesarea Philipi”, the place where Peter made the confession of faith in Christ. Drive up the Golan Heights to Mount Bental one of Israel’s favorite mountain peaks to visit, partly due to the great panoramic views of the Golan and even Syria but also because Mount Bental was the site of a courageous battle fought during Israel’s war for the Golan. Drive to Susita (Hippos) The city was an important Christian center during the Byzantine period, and was a episcopate – the seat of the Bishop – starting at 359 AD. The majority of its citizens were Christian, and the existence of eight (!) churches indicates the city’s importance. Hippos is also regarded as one of the candidates for the location for Jesus’ fateful meeting with the Swine Miracle. Finish the day at Bethsaida a significant fishing village on the Sea of Galilee northeastern shore, known as the hometown of Apostles Peter, Andrew, and Philip, and the setting for several of Jesus' miracles, like feeding the 5,000 and healing a blind man. Dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee.
Drive to Tel Dan the largest source of the Jordan River and famous find is a stela, likely commissioned by Hazael of Aram sometime in the 9th century BCE, identifying a Judahite king from the "house of David" and thus providing the only extra biblical reference to the famed King David from the Bible. Continue to the Banias, one of the sources of the Jordan River and the site of ancient “Caesarea Philipi”, the place where Peter made the confession of faith in Christ. Drive up the Golan Heights to Mount Bental one of Israel’s favorite mountain peaks to visit, partly due to the great panoramic views of the Golan and even Syria but also because Mount Bental was the site of a courageous battle fought during Israel’s war for the Golan. Drive to Susita (Hippos) The city was an important Christian center during the Byzantine period, and was a episcopate – the seat of the Bishop – starting at 359 AD. The majority of its citizens were Christian, and the existence of eight (!) churches indicates the city’s importance. Hippos is also regarded as one of the candidates for the location for Jesus’ fateful meeting with the Swine Miracle. Finish the day at Bethsaida a significant fishing village on the Sea of Galilee northeastern shore, known as the hometown of Apostles Peter, Andrew, and Philip, and the setting for several of Jesus' miracles, like feeding the 5,000 and healing a blind man. Dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee.
November23
JORDAN VALLEY/ JERUSALEM
Day 6 ~ Monday
This morning we depart the Sea of Galilee area and drive to Mount Arbel providing a 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. These were extended in the 17th century by the Druze, but the original caves are documented to date back to the Second temple period. 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). Drive to the Jordan River and visit the Baptismal site Qasr El-Yahud. We make our ascent to Jerusalem through the Judean Wilderness. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
This morning we depart the Sea of Galilee area and drive to Mount Arbel providing a 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. These were extended in the 17th century by the Druze, but the original caves are documented to date back to the Second temple period. 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). Drive to the Jordan River and visit the Baptismal site Qasr El-Yahud. We make our ascent to Jerusalem through the Judean Wilderness. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
November24
OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
Day 7 ~ Tuesday
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), 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 and walk through the Armenian Quarter to the Jewish Quarter. Walk along the Roman/Byzantine Street called the “Cardo” to the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot and visit the amazing excavations at the Western Wall Tunnels. 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. 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), 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 and walk through the Armenian Quarter to the Jewish Quarter. Walk along the Roman/Byzantine Street called the “Cardo” to the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot and visit the amazing excavations at the Western Wall Tunnels. 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. 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
November25
JERUSALEM
Day 8 ~ Wednesday
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
November26
JERUSALEM
Day 9 ~ Thursday
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. Continue 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. Drive to Shiloh once the religious and military capital of Israel during the times of the Judges, and the tabernacle resided here for 369 years. Visit the Shrine of the Book displaying the Dead Sea Scrolls.
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. Continue 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. Drive to Shiloh once the religious and military capital of Israel during the times of the Judges, and the tabernacle resided here for 369 years. Visit the Shrine of the Book displaying the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
November27
JERUSALEM
Day 10 ~ Friday
Today is a day of leisure in Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Today is a day of leisure in Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
November28
MASADA / DEAD SEA / QUMRAN
Day 10 ~ Saturday
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. 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. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
November29
RETURN TO CANADA
Day 11 ~ Sunday
Depart Tel Aviv flying to Paris with El Al departing at 5:35am and arriving in Paris at 9:45am. Connect to the Air Canada flight departing Paris at 12:05pm and arriving in Toronto at 2:35pm at Terminal 1.
Depart Tel Aviv flying to Paris with El Al departing at 5:35am and arriving in Paris at 9:45am. Connect to the Air Canada flight departing Paris at 12:05pm and arriving in Toronto at 2:35pm 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: $6,289 CAD per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 20 paying passengers.
NOTE-If the group is below 20 passengers a supplement of $230 per person will apply
LAND ONLY COST: $4,499 CAD per person
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Departure from Toronto to Paris flying with AIR CANADA. Departure from Paris to Tel Aviv flying with EL AL.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR:
3 nights Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee in Deluxe rooms
6 nights Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
NOT INCLUDED:
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pastor Mark Sheldrake
Tel: 877-234-2030
Email: [email protected]
OR
International Heritage Tours
Tel: 416-444-6666 Michelle Ext 308
Toll Free: 1-877-999-8868
Email: [email protected]
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 90 days before departure (August 21, 2026) less $200 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (September 20, 2026). IF YOU PAY BY: PERSONAL CHEQUE, MONEY ORDER, BANK DRAFT cheque made payable to INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE TOURS or E-TRANSFER to [email protected], please add file # DK5068 in the notes.
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: $6,289 CAD per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 20 paying passengers.
NOTE-If the group is below 20 passengers a supplement of $230 per person will apply
LAND ONLY COST: $4,499 CAD per person
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Departure from Toronto to Paris flying with AIR CANADA. Departure from Paris to Tel Aviv flying with EL AL.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR:
- 10 night’s hotel accommodations in the following cities in 4+ star hotels.
3 nights Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee in Deluxe rooms
6 nights Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
- Roundtrip air fare flying with Air Canada from Toronto to Paris .Roundtrip air fare flying with EL AL 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 including Nazareth Village, City of David, Davidson Center, Magdala, Western Wall Tunnels, Shilo
- 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)
NOT INCLUDED:
- Single Room Supplement of $1,750 (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
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pastor Mark Sheldrake
Tel: 877-234-2030
Email: [email protected]
OR
International Heritage Tours
Tel: 416-444-6666 Michelle Ext 308
Toll Free: 1-877-999-8868
Email: [email protected]
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 90 days before departure (August 21, 2026) less $200 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (September 20, 2026). IF YOU PAY BY: PERSONAL CHEQUE, MONEY ORDER, BANK DRAFT cheque made payable to INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE TOURS or E-TRANSFER to [email protected], please add file # DK5068 in the notes.
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**
