twelve days in israel with charlie and shirley robinson
twelve days in israel with charlie and shirley robinson
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$4,549 CAD | 14 days
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Location
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January16
DESTINATION ISRAEL
Day 1 - Tuesday
Departure on Air Canada from Vancouver at 6:30am. Arriving in Toronto at 1:58pm to connect to our non-stop flight from Toronto to Tel Aviv departing at 4:50pm from Terminal 1.
Departure on Air Canada from Vancouver at 6:30am. Arriving in Toronto at 1:58pm to connect to our non-stop flight from Toronto to Tel Aviv departing at 4:50pm from Terminal 1.
January17
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Day 2 - Wednesday
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:15am. We arrive in Jerusalem and get settled in our hotel. We will start working the next day.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:15am. We arrive in Jerusalem and get settled in our hotel. We will start working the next day.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
January18
JERUSALEM
Day 3 - Thursday
Our work project starts this day meeting Bridges for Peace and working in the Food Bank. The evening is for relaxation or exploration. Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
Our work project starts this day meeting Bridges for Peace and working in the Food Bank. The evening is for relaxation or exploration. Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
January19
JERUSALEM
Day 4 - Friday
Continuing to serve in Jerusalem with Bridges for Peace. Shabbat teaching and meal with Bridges for Peace.
Overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
Continuing to serve in Jerusalem with Bridges for Peace. Shabbat teaching and meal with Bridges for Peace.
Overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
January20
MASADA/ DEAD SEA
Day 5 - Saturday
This morning we drive to Masada. Visit the Museum before taking the cable car to the summit of this magnificent fortress built by King Herod the Great and the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots. Visit the historic ruins and see the palaces, bathhouses, swimming pool, and the oldest synagogue in the world on this mountain in the middle of the desert. Continue to the shores of the Dead Sea where you will have time for a chance to float in the saltiest body of water in the world. Take a picture with a camel.
Dinner & overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
This morning we drive to Masada. Visit the Museum before taking the cable car to the summit of this magnificent fortress built by King Herod the Great and the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots. Visit the historic ruins and see the palaces, bathhouses, swimming pool, and the oldest synagogue in the world on this mountain in the middle of the desert. Continue to the shores of the Dead Sea where you will have time for a chance to float in the saltiest body of water in the world. Take a picture with a camel.
Dinner & overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
January21
JERUSALEM
Day 6 - Sunday
Continuing to serve in Jerusalem with Bridges for Peace.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
Continuing to serve in Jerusalem with Bridges for Peace.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
January22
OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM/ BETHLEH
Day 7 - Monday
We start the day at the Mount of Olives, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Walk down 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. Visit the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot and the excavated Western Wall Tunnels. Drive to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity, the oldest church in the world and birthplace of Jesus.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day at the Mount of Olives, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Walk down 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. Visit the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot and the excavated Western Wall Tunnels. Drive to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity, the oldest church in the world and birthplace of Jesus.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
January23
JERUSALEM
Day 8 - Tuesday
We start the day visiting 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 and walk along the Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles for those who risked their lives to save Jewish lives. Drive to the excavated City of David to see remains of Jerusalem from the time of King David. See Hezekiah’s Tunnel and visit the Pool of Siloam. Continue to the Davidson Center to visit the Southern Wall Excavations and see the walls from the time of King Herod and walk on the same steps Jesus walked on going up to the Temple. Visit the Shrine of the Book Museum which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls. We will visit the Garden Tomb. Preserved by the Garden Tomb Association, these beautiful gardens surround the traditional site of the Garden Tomb. You will have time for a Communion Service privately in the gardens. Balance of the day at leisure.
Dinner & overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day visiting 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 and walk along the Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles for those who risked their lives to save Jewish lives. Drive to the excavated City of David to see remains of Jerusalem from the time of King David. See Hezekiah’s Tunnel and visit the Pool of Siloam. Continue to the Davidson Center to visit the Southern Wall Excavations and see the walls from the time of King Herod and walk on the same steps Jesus walked on going up to the Temple. Visit the Shrine of the Book Museum which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls. We will visit the Garden Tomb. Preserved by the Garden Tomb Association, these beautiful gardens surround the traditional site of the Garden Tomb. You will have time for a Communion Service privately in the gardens. Balance of the day at leisure.
Dinner & overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
January24
BEIT SHEAN/NAZARETH/JORDAN RIV
Day 9 - Wednesday
We depart Jerusalem and drive through the lush Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35:1-2) 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 were nailed to the walls by the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10). We continue to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus.
We finish the day with a visit to Yardenit, the Baptismal Centre on the Jordan River.
Dinner & overnight at the Kinar Hotel on the Sea of Galilee
We depart Jerusalem and drive through the lush Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35:1-2) 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 were nailed to the walls by the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10). We continue to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus.
We finish the day with a visit to Yardenit, the Baptismal Centre on the Jordan River.
Dinner & overnight at the Kinar Hotel on the Sea of Galilee
January25
JESUS’ MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 10 - Thursday
After breakfast, we will begin 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. 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 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 & overnight at the Kinar Hotel on the Sea of Galilee
After breakfast, we will begin 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. 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 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 & overnight at the Kinar Hotel on the Sea of Galilee
January26
MT. CARMEL/ MEGIDDO/ CAESAREA/
Day 11 - Friday
We depart Tiberias after breakfast and we drive to 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. We drive to Caesarea to visit the incredible fortress city built by King Herod the Great. Here is where 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). Continue south along the Mediterranean to Jaffa, 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. You will view the spot of the House of Simon the Tanner (Acts 10:6). Dinner & overnight at the Metropolitan Hotel, Tel Aviv.
We depart Tiberias after breakfast and we drive to 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. We drive to Caesarea to visit the incredible fortress city built by King Herod the Great. Here is where 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). Continue south along the Mediterranean to Jaffa, 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. You will view the spot of the House of Simon the Tanner (Acts 10:6). Dinner & overnight at the Metropolitan Hotel, Tel Aviv.
January27
RETURN TO CANADA
Day 12 - Saturday
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your non-stop flight on Air Canada to Toronto departing at 11:55am. Arriving in Toronto at 5:00pm. Connect in Toronto to Vancouver departing on Air Canada at 7:00pm and arriving in Vancouver at 8:58pm
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your non-stop flight on Air Canada to Toronto departing at 11:55am. Arriving in Toronto at 5:00pm. Connect in Toronto to Vancouver departing on Air Canada at 7:00pm and arriving in Vancouver at 8:58pm
Included in your tour:
· Round trip airfare on Air Canada flying from Vancouver flying with Air Canada
· Return transfers to/from the airport
· 10 nights at the selected 4 star hotels on the itinerary
· 6 days of sightseeing in Israel
· 3-day Discovery Group project in Jerusalem for Bridges for Peace.
· All entrance fees to all selected places of interest as per the attached itinerary
· Breakfast and dinners daily in the hotels
· Porterage at airport and hotels
· Modern Air-conditioned motor coach
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges of Air Canada
· Round trip airfare on Air Canada flying from Vancouver flying with Air Canada
· Return transfers to/from the airport
· 10 nights at the selected 4 star hotels on the itinerary
· 6 days of sightseeing in Israel
· 3-day Discovery Group project in Jerusalem for Bridges for Peace.
· All entrance fees to all selected places of interest as per the attached itinerary
· Breakfast and dinners daily in the hotels
· Porterage at airport and hotels
· Modern Air-conditioned motor coach
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges of Air Canada
Exclusions:
· Single Supplement $999 (for private room)
· $250 USD fees for Bridges for Peace Discovery Group (Work Project) given to Diana Nenka
· Tips to Driver, Guide & restaurant staff of $120 USD given to Diana Nenka
· Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance (Optional)
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $300 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (October 16, 2023) less $150 administration fee. Less than 90 days before departure the deposit is 100% non-refundable. A full non-refundable payment is due 60 days before departure (November 16, 2023).
Payments may be made by personal cheque to International Heritage Tours, E-Transfer, bank draft, money order or credit card (3% service fee on credit card payments).
Documentation:
Please ensure that you are in possession of a Canadian Passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival in Israel or boarding will be denied. If you have a passport from another country, it is your responsibility to inquire at the Israeli Consulate if a Visa is required. Entry at destination may be denied despite presenting the required documents.
· Single Supplement $999 (for private room)
· $250 USD fees for Bridges for Peace Discovery Group (Work Project) given to Diana Nenka
· Tips to Driver, Guide & restaurant staff of $120 USD given to Diana Nenka
· Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance (Optional)
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $300 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (October 16, 2023) less $150 administration fee. Less than 90 days before departure the deposit is 100% non-refundable. A full non-refundable payment is due 60 days before departure (November 16, 2023).
Payments may be made by personal cheque to International Heritage Tours, E-Transfer, bank draft, money order or credit card (3% service fee on credit card payments).
Documentation:
Please ensure that you are in possession of a Canadian Passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival in Israel or boarding will be denied. If you have a passport from another country, it is your responsibility to inquire at the Israeli Consulate if a Visa is required. Entry at destination may be denied despite presenting the required documents.
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**