to israel with love
to israel with love
$4,779
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$4,779 CAD | 10 days
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February22
DESTINATION ISRAEL
Day 1 ~ Sunday
Meet in the departure hall, at Winnipeg airport, to check in for the Air Canada flight to Toronto. Leave Toronto on the overnight, direct, nonstop Air Canada flight to Israel. Meals served on board.
Meet in the departure hall, at Winnipeg airport, to check in for the Air Canada flight to Toronto. Leave Toronto on the overnight, direct, nonstop Air Canada flight to Israel. Meals served on board.
February23
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Day 2 ~ Monday
Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport at 10:15am and meet your guide. Before going to the hotel, you will make a brief stop in the old city of Jaffa which affords a breath-taking view of the ancient seaport, and the modern city of Tel Aviv located on the Mediterranean Sea. At this picturesque port city of winding alleys, art galleries, and craft boutiques, King Solomon had cedars from Lebanon rafted for the building of the first Temple in Jerusalem. View the location of the House of Simon the Tanner and a beautiful view overlooking Tel Aviv. Then board the bus and drive to the Grand Beach Hotel for check-in, dinner, and balance of day at leisure. Check In and overnight and dinner at Grand Beach Tel Aviv
Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport at 10:15am and meet your guide. Before going to the hotel, you will make a brief stop in the old city of Jaffa which affords a breath-taking view of the ancient seaport, and the modern city of Tel Aviv located on the Mediterranean Sea. At this picturesque port city of winding alleys, art galleries, and craft boutiques, King Solomon had cedars from Lebanon rafted for the building of the first Temple in Jerusalem. View the location of the House of Simon the Tanner and a beautiful view overlooking Tel Aviv. Then board the bus and drive to the Grand Beach Hotel for check-in, dinner, and balance of day at leisure. Check In and overnight and dinner at Grand Beach Tel Aviv
February24
CAESAREA / MT CARMEL / MEGIDDO
Day 3 ~ Tuesday
After Breakfast and check out, drive north through the Plain of Sharon, along the Mediterranean shore, on the old coastal route which linked Egypt and Babylon. Stop at Caesarea, the Roman capital boasting the largest port in the Mediterranean, built by King Herod the Great. Here Pontius Pilate had his seat; Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10); Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30) and Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit the Roman Theatre, the Hippodrome, and the new exhibit in the Crusader City. Continue north to Mt. Carmel and view the area where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal at the summit, known as Muhraka. Stop at Megiddo, to visit one of King Solomon’s fortified, city kingdoms (1 Kings 9:15; 10:26), with impressive ruins of 21 levels of civilization. Continue to the hotel in Tiberias. Check In and dinner at Leonardo hotel ~ Tiberias
After Breakfast and check out, drive north through the Plain of Sharon, along the Mediterranean shore, on the old coastal route which linked Egypt and Babylon. Stop at Caesarea, the Roman capital boasting the largest port in the Mediterranean, built by King Herod the Great. Here Pontius Pilate had his seat; Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10); Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30) and Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit the Roman Theatre, the Hippodrome, and the new exhibit in the Crusader City. Continue north to Mt. Carmel and view the area where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal at the summit, known as Muhraka. Stop at Megiddo, to visit one of King Solomon’s fortified, city kingdoms (1 Kings 9:15; 10:26), with impressive ruins of 21 levels of civilization. Continue to the hotel in Tiberias. Check In and dinner at Leonardo hotel ~ Tiberias
February25
GALILEE
Day 4 ~ Wednesday
Visit sites central to Jesus’ Ministry – starting the day sailing on the Sea of Galilee, with time for meditation and prayer to Kibbutz Ginnosar and visit the famous, ancient fishing vessel, from the time of Jesus and learn about its discovery. Continue to Kfar Nahum, Capernaum centre of Jesus’ Ministry in the Galilee and the site of many of his miracles (Mark 2:4; Matt.8:5-7 &14-15). See the remains of St Peter’s mother in-law’s house and the ancient synagogue, where Jesus taught and worshipped (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31). Then stop at the church of the “feeding of the multitude” in Tabgha. Stop at Magdala, the village of Mary Magdalene, to visit the new archeological discovery and the very synagogue that Mary Magdalene would have worshipped in. Continue to the Mt. of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered “The Sermon on the Mount” (Matt.5). Drive north on the Golan Heights. Stop to visit Chorazin, one of the three villages Jesus prophesied over, for not accepting his teaching. Stop to visit Banias, one of the sources of the Jordan River, site of ancient “Caesarea Philippi,” where Peter made his confession of faith in Christ (Matt. 16:16) . Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight and dinner at Leonardo hotel ~ Tiberias
Visit sites central to Jesus’ Ministry – starting the day sailing on the Sea of Galilee, with time for meditation and prayer to Kibbutz Ginnosar and visit the famous, ancient fishing vessel, from the time of Jesus and learn about its discovery. Continue to Kfar Nahum, Capernaum centre of Jesus’ Ministry in the Galilee and the site of many of his miracles (Mark 2:4; Matt.8:5-7 &14-15). See the remains of St Peter’s mother in-law’s house and the ancient synagogue, where Jesus taught and worshipped (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31). Then stop at the church of the “feeding of the multitude” in Tabgha. Stop at Magdala, the village of Mary Magdalene, to visit the new archeological discovery and the very synagogue that Mary Magdalene would have worshipped in. Continue to the Mt. of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered “The Sermon on the Mount” (Matt.5). Drive north on the Golan Heights. Stop to visit Chorazin, one of the three villages Jesus prophesied over, for not accepting his teaching. Stop to visit Banias, one of the sources of the Jordan River, site of ancient “Caesarea Philippi,” where Peter made his confession of faith in Christ (Matt. 16:16) . Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight and dinner at Leonardo hotel ~ Tiberias
February26
GALILEE
Day 5 ~ Thursday
Start the day with a visit to Yardenit, for Baptism in the Jordan River. Stop on Mt. Arbel, for a great view of the area of Jesus’ Ministry in the Galilee. Drive to Cana (site of Jesus’ first miracle; visit the Franciscan and Greek churches). Proceed to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. Visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. Continue southward viewing Mt. Tabor the site of the transfiguration to Beit Shean, where 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 were nailed to the walls by the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10). Then Drive through the Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35: 1-2). Ascend the Judean Wilderness to the Golden City of Jerusalem. Check In and dinner at Royal hotel ~ Jerusalem
Start the day with a visit to Yardenit, for Baptism in the Jordan River. Stop on Mt. Arbel, for a great view of the area of Jesus’ Ministry in the Galilee. Drive to Cana (site of Jesus’ first miracle; visit the Franciscan and Greek churches). Proceed to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. Visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. Continue southward viewing Mt. Tabor the site of the transfiguration to Beit Shean, where 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 were nailed to the walls by the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10). Then Drive through the Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35: 1-2). Ascend the Judean Wilderness to the Golden City of Jerusalem. Check In and dinner at Royal hotel ~ Jerusalem
February27
JERUSALEM
Day 6 ~ Friday
Get an early start on the Mt of Olives, with an outstanding view the city and the Temple Mount. Follow in the footsteps of Jesus and the Galileans, walk down the Mount via Dominus Flevit to visit Gethsemane - the Church of All Nations. With time for contemplation and prayer in the adjacent Olive Garden. From here, we proceed by bus across the Kidron Valley, to Mt. Zion to visit the Church of the Last Supper, the upper room and St Peter in Gallicantu, site of Peter’s denial of the Lord Jesus. Walk to the Zion Gate and enter the Old City. Continue through the Suk (market) and walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed the paralytic man, St. Anne’s Church. Chapel of the Flagellation and Pilates Judgment Hall. End at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Enjoy the ancient alleyways of the Old City, then a short drive to Bethlehem to visit the Church of Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus and the oldest church in the Holy Land. End the day at the Garden Tomb, remember the resurrection, with time for prayer and communion. Overnight and dinner at Royal hotel ~ Jerusalem
Get an early start on the Mt of Olives, with an outstanding view the city and the Temple Mount. Follow in the footsteps of Jesus and the Galileans, walk down the Mount via Dominus Flevit to visit Gethsemane - the Church of All Nations. With time for contemplation and prayer in the adjacent Olive Garden. From here, we proceed by bus across the Kidron Valley, to Mt. Zion to visit the Church of the Last Supper, the upper room and St Peter in Gallicantu, site of Peter’s denial of the Lord Jesus. Walk to the Zion Gate and enter the Old City. Continue through the Suk (market) and walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed the paralytic man, St. Anne’s Church. Chapel of the Flagellation and Pilates Judgment Hall. End at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Enjoy the ancient alleyways of the Old City, then a short drive to Bethlehem to visit the Church of Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus and the oldest church in the Holy Land. End the day at the Garden Tomb, remember the resurrection, with time for prayer and communion. Overnight and dinner at Royal hotel ~ Jerusalem
February28
THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD
Day 7 ~ Saturday
After Breakfast, travel south to the Dead Sea. Visit Masada - ruins of King Herod’s mountaintop fortress and last stronghold of the Jewish revolt against Rome 73 A.C.E. (Ascend and descend by cable car). View Ein Gedi oasis, where David fled the wrath of King Saul. And a little farther north, view Qumran, where a Bedouin discovered the Dead Sea scrolls in a nearby cave. Enjoy a unique experience “float” in the Dead Sea – you cannot sink! Return to Jerusalem for dinner. Overnight and dinner at Royal hotel ~ Jerusalem
After Breakfast, travel south to the Dead Sea. Visit Masada - ruins of King Herod’s mountaintop fortress and last stronghold of the Jewish revolt against Rome 73 A.C.E. (Ascend and descend by cable car). View Ein Gedi oasis, where David fled the wrath of King Saul. And a little farther north, view Qumran, where a Bedouin discovered the Dead Sea scrolls in a nearby cave. Enjoy a unique experience “float” in the Dead Sea – you cannot sink! Return to Jerusalem for dinner. Overnight and dinner at Royal hotel ~ Jerusalem
March1
WINDOWS INTO THE BIBLICAL PAST
Day 8 ~ Sunday
Today will explore King David’s City including, Warren’s shaft, the Canaanite tunnel and the pool of Siloam. Continue to the Jerusalem Archaeological Park (Southern Wall Excavations) including the very same ancient steps that Jesus and the Galilean pilgrims used to enter and exit the Holy Temple. Stop at the Western Wall (Kotel), an important Jewish prayer site, then walk back in time under the city, through Western Wall Tunnel Excavations. Continue to Yad Vashem to pay respect to the victims of the Shoah (Holocaust), The National Memorial and Museum of the Shoah. Visit to include the Museum and the Children’s’ Memorial. Continue to the Israel Museum, to visit a - the Model of Jerusalem; learn about the city from the time of Jesus; and b - the adjacent Shrine of the Book, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Finish the day at Genesis Land including a camel ride. Overnight and dinner at Royal hotel ~ Jerusalem
Today will explore King David’s City including, Warren’s shaft, the Canaanite tunnel and the pool of Siloam. Continue to the Jerusalem Archaeological Park (Southern Wall Excavations) including the very same ancient steps that Jesus and the Galilean pilgrims used to enter and exit the Holy Temple. Stop at the Western Wall (Kotel), an important Jewish prayer site, then walk back in time under the city, through Western Wall Tunnel Excavations. Continue to Yad Vashem to pay respect to the victims of the Shoah (Holocaust), The National Memorial and Museum of the Shoah. Visit to include the Museum and the Children’s’ Memorial. Continue to the Israel Museum, to visit a - the Model of Jerusalem; learn about the city from the time of Jesus; and b - the adjacent Shrine of the Book, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Finish the day at Genesis Land including a camel ride. Overnight and dinner at Royal hotel ~ Jerusalem
March2
JERUSALEM OLD & NEW
Day 9 ~ Monday
Spend a day of leisure in this fascinating city. Revisit places of interest and do some shopping in the colourful Old City “Suk” (Market Place). Options to consider on your own, a modest fee required – spend time doing archaeological sifting at Emmek Zurrim where you can see some recently discovered Herodian floor tiles that Jesus might have walked on in the Temple; Or visit the Citadel Museum at the Jaffa Gate; Or visit the bars and cafes in the colourful Mahane Yehuda market. Enjoy a farewell dinner in the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Royal Hotel, Jerusalem
Spend a day of leisure in this fascinating city. Revisit places of interest and do some shopping in the colourful Old City “Suk” (Market Place). Options to consider on your own, a modest fee required – spend time doing archaeological sifting at Emmek Zurrim where you can see some recently discovered Herodian floor tiles that Jesus might have walked on in the Temple; Or visit the Citadel Museum at the Jaffa Gate; Or visit the bars and cafes in the colourful Mahane Yehuda market. Enjoy a farewell dinner in the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Royal Hotel, Jerusalem
March3
RETURN TO CANADA
Day 10 ~ Tuesday
After Breakfast and checkout, transfer to the airport for your return flight. Depart Tel Aviv at on your direct nonstop Air Canada flight to Toronto, meals served on board. Arrive in Toronto’s Pearson International Airport and continue on Air Canada flight to Winnipeg.
After Breakfast and checkout, transfer to the airport for your return flight. Depart Tel Aviv at on your direct nonstop Air Canada flight to Toronto, meals served on board. Arrive in Toronto’s Pearson International Airport and continue on Air Canada flight to Winnipeg.
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: $4,779 Canadian per person sharing a twin room. Based on a minimum of 20 paying passengers.
If the group is below 20 paying passengers, there will be a supplement of $210 per person to the above rates.
***If paying by cheque or e-transfer only there is a reduction of $140 per person to the above rates.***
It is agreed that the Travel Fees will include all of the Company’s costs in order to provide the tours, including any tax obligation that may be imposed on the travel services or the Company directly. 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.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR:
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: $4,779 Canadian per person sharing a twin room. Based on a minimum of 20 paying passengers.
If the group is below 20 paying passengers, there will be a supplement of $210 per person to the above rates.
***If paying by cheque or e-transfer only there is a reduction of $140 per person to the above rates.***
It is agreed that the Travel Fees will include all of the Company’s costs in order to provide the tours, including any tax obligation that may be imposed on the travel services or the Company directly. 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.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR:
- Departure from WINNIPEG to Tel Aviv on Air Canada flying via Toronto
- Meeting/assistance at the airport
- Return transfers to/from the airport
- 8 nights at four or five star hotels
- Israeli buffet breakfast and dinners daily in the hotels
- Porterage at airport and hotels
- 6 full days of sightseeing as per the program attached
- Air-conditioned transportation
- English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
- All entrance fees to places of interest
- Whispering system (Ear Phones)
- All hotel taxes and service charges
- Airport taxes and fuel surcharges of Air Canada
- Single Supplement of $940
- Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
- Tips to Driver, Guide, 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.
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 (November 23, 2025) less $200 administration fee. Less than 90 days before departure the deposit is non-refundable and the balance are due 60 days before departure (December 23, 2025) which is non-refundable.
YOU MAY PAY BY: E-TRANSFER, CHEQUE, OR CREDIT CARD
Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com, please put the code 'DK5022 - TO ISRAEL WITH LOVE' in the notes for us to match the payment.
Personal cheques should be made payable to:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200 Thornhill, ON L4J 2J6
please put the code 'DK5022 - TO ISRAEL WITH LOVE' in the memo section
CONTACT:
Chaplain Ken McGhie
Tel: 204-942-5433
Email: k4mcghie@gmail.com
www.toisraelwithlove.com
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**