up to jerusalem canada
up to jerusalem canada
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$4,869 CAD | 11 days
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Day
Location
Details
February22
TORONTO
DAY 1 - SUNDAY
Departure from Toronto approximately at 4:30pm from Terminal 1 on Air Canada from Toronto to Tel Aviv nonstop. Check with Sara Kroparo for connecting flights to Toronto.
Departure from Toronto approximately at 4:30pm from Terminal 1 on Air Canada from Toronto to Tel Aviv nonstop. Check with Sara Kroparo for connecting flights to Toronto.
February23
TEL AVIV / JAFFA
DAY 2 - MONDAY
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:15 am, where our tour guide will meet us. We begin our tour in Jaffa/Joppa, affording us a breathtaking view of the city of Tel Aviv. Jaffa is a picturesque port city of winding alleys, art galleries, and craft boutiques. King Solomon had the cedars of Lebanon rafted here for the building of the first Temple in Jerusalem. Jonah departed from Joppa (Jon. 1:3) to Tarshish. We’ll visit the site of the house of Simon the Tanner and the Tabita School where Tabitha was raised from the dead (Acts 9:36–43). We will then head to our hotel for check-in. Balance of day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at Herods Hotel, Tel Aviv.
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:15 am, where our tour guide will meet us. We begin our tour in Jaffa/Joppa, affording us a breathtaking view of the city of Tel Aviv. Jaffa is a picturesque port city of winding alleys, art galleries, and craft boutiques. King Solomon had the cedars of Lebanon rafted here for the building of the first Temple in Jerusalem. Jonah departed from Joppa (Jon. 1:3) to Tarshish. We’ll visit the site of the house of Simon the Tanner and the Tabita School where Tabitha was raised from the dead (Acts 9:36–43). We will then head to our hotel for check-in. Balance of day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at Herods Hotel, Tel Aviv.
February24
CAESAREA / MT.CARMEL / MEGIDDO
DAY 3 - TUESDAY
We’ll drive along the Plains of Sharon; the Mediterranean; and the old coastal road, the Via Maris, the ancient trade route between Egypt and Babylon. We stop at Caesarea, the fortress city built by Herod the Great. Here Pontius Pilate had his base; Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10); Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30); and Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit the Roman theatre, hippodrome, Crusader City. We’ll ascend Mt. Carmel, where the prophet Elijah challenged the 400 false prophets of Baal (1 Ki. 18:20–30). Megiddo, one of King Solomon’s walled, fortified cities (1Ki. 9:15), the book of Revelation will come alive about the final battle of Armageddon.
Dinner and overnight at the Nof Ginosar Hotel, Sea of Galilee.
We’ll drive along the Plains of Sharon; the Mediterranean; and the old coastal road, the Via Maris, the ancient trade route between Egypt and Babylon. We stop at Caesarea, the fortress city built by Herod the Great. Here Pontius Pilate had his base; Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10); Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30); and Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit the Roman theatre, hippodrome, Crusader City. We’ll ascend Mt. Carmel, where the prophet Elijah challenged the 400 false prophets of Baal (1 Ki. 18:20–30). Megiddo, one of King Solomon’s walled, fortified cities (1Ki. 9:15), the book of Revelation will come alive about the final battle of Armageddon.
Dinner and overnight at the Nof Ginosar Hotel, Sea of Galilee.
February25
JESUS MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
DAY 4 - WEDNESDAY
After breakfast, we begin our day with a tour of the Museum housing an ancient boat from the time of Jesus, followed by a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. We will then continue to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of His miracles (Mt. 8:5–17; Mk. 2:4). We will see the remains of Peter’s house and the synagogue site where Jesus taught and worshipped (Mk. 1:21; Lk. 4:31). Drive to the Sea of Galilee to the Primacy of St. Peter at Tabgha. Continue to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered what is perhaps the most famous sermon ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5— 7). We will then proceed to the site of the city of Korazim (Mt. 11:20–24).
Dinner and overnight at the Nof Ginosar Hotel, Sea of Galilee.
After breakfast, we begin our day with a tour of the Museum housing an ancient boat from the time of Jesus, followed by a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. We will then continue to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of His miracles (Mt. 8:5–17; Mk. 2:4). We will see the remains of Peter’s house and the synagogue site where Jesus taught and worshipped (Mk. 1:21; Lk. 4:31). Drive to the Sea of Galilee to the Primacy of St. Peter at Tabgha. Continue to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered what is perhaps the most famous sermon ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5— 7). We will then proceed to the site of the city of Korazim (Mt. 11:20–24).
Dinner and overnight at the Nof Ginosar Hotel, Sea of Galilee.
February26
HAZOR, GOLAN HEIGHTS, SEA OF GALILEE
DAY 5 - THURSDAY
We start the day at Hazor, a horse and chariot city from the time of King Solomon. Continue to Tel Dan to see the ruins from Abraham’s time and the Dan Spring, a source of the Jordan River. Continue to 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 (Mt. 16:16). Drive to the Golan Heights and the foot of Mt. Hermon, the highest mountain in Israel, for a panoramic view of the corner of Israel, Syria, and Jordan from Mt. Bental. Visit Magdala, the hometown of Mary Magdalene. Located along the well-travelled route through Capernaum, it was a place where Jesus and many others would have known (Lk 8:1-3).
Dinner and overnight at the Nof Ginosar Hotel, Sea of Galilee.
We start the day at Hazor, a horse and chariot city from the time of King Solomon. Continue to Tel Dan to see the ruins from Abraham’s time and the Dan Spring, a source of the Jordan River. Continue to 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 (Mt. 16:16). Drive to the Golan Heights and the foot of Mt. Hermon, the highest mountain in Israel, for a panoramic view of the corner of Israel, Syria, and Jordan from Mt. Bental. Visit Magdala, the hometown of Mary Magdalene. Located along the well-travelled route through Capernaum, it was a place where Jesus and many others would have known (Lk 8:1-3).
Dinner and overnight at the Nof Ginosar Hotel, Sea of Galilee.
February27
NAZARETH, BEIT SHE'AN, GILGAL, JERUSALEM
DAY 6 - FRIDAY
We’ll begin our day at the Nazareth Village, a reconstruction of first-century Nazareth; then stop at Mt. Precipice for a magnificent view of Jezreel Valley. We’ll travel to Cana of Galilee where Jesus turned water into wine. Next we will visit Harod Springs, the site of the biblical battle from the time of Gideon. Driving southward to Beit She’an, we will walk through the extensive excavations of the largest ongoing archaeological dig in Israel with its Roman theatre, colonnaded Roman streets, mosaics, and Roman bathhouses. In this city the Philistines nailed the bodies of King Saul and his sons to the wall (1 Sam. 31:10–12). We will stop at Gilgal where Joshua set up 12 stones, for the Tribes of Israel (Josh. 4:10-24) and at the Jordan River where Elijah ascended in a fiery chariot (2 Ki. 2:1-12 Tel Mar Elias). We will lastly ascend Up to Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem at the Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem.
We’ll begin our day at the Nazareth Village, a reconstruction of first-century Nazareth; then stop at Mt. Precipice for a magnificent view of Jezreel Valley. We’ll travel to Cana of Galilee where Jesus turned water into wine. Next we will visit Harod Springs, the site of the biblical battle from the time of Gideon. Driving southward to Beit She’an, we will walk through the extensive excavations of the largest ongoing archaeological dig in Israel with its Roman theatre, colonnaded Roman streets, mosaics, and Roman bathhouses. In this city the Philistines nailed the bodies of King Saul and his sons to the wall (1 Sam. 31:10–12). We will stop at Gilgal where Joshua set up 12 stones, for the Tribes of Israel (Josh. 4:10-24) and at the Jordan River where Elijah ascended in a fiery chariot (2 Ki. 2:1-12 Tel Mar Elias). We will lastly ascend Up to Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem at the Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem.
February28
JERUSALEM
DAY 7 - SATURDAY
We will drive to the top of the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Tracing the footsteps of Jesus, we’ll descend down the Mount of Olives, to the Garden of Gethsemane. We will read Matthew 25:31-40 about the Kidron Valley, We will enter the old city of Jerusalem by Stephen's gate as we continue along the Via Dolorosa, visit the pools of Bethesda, St Anne’s Church, Pilate’s Judgment Hall. Then we will go to Mt. Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room, King David’s Tomb and then to visit the high priest Caiphas’ house.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem at the Dan Panorama Hotel.
We will drive to the top of the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Tracing the footsteps of Jesus, we’ll descend down the Mount of Olives, to the Garden of Gethsemane. We will read Matthew 25:31-40 about the Kidron Valley, We will enter the old city of Jerusalem by Stephen's gate as we continue along the Via Dolorosa, visit the pools of Bethesda, St Anne’s Church, Pilate’s Judgment Hall. Then we will go to Mt. Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room, King David’s Tomb and then to visit the high priest Caiphas’ house.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem at the Dan Panorama Hotel.
March1
QUMRAN, EIN GEDI, MASADA, DEAD SEA
DAY 8 - SUNDAY
Drive to Qumran to see the caves where a young shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947. We stop at Ein Gedi oasis where David fled Saul. Continue south to Masada and ascend by cable car to the summit of this magnificent fortress built by Herod the Great and the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots. We now drive to the Dead Sea for a chance to float in the saltiest body of water in the world.
Dinner and overnight at the Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem.
Drive to Qumran to see the caves where a young shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947. We stop at Ein Gedi oasis where David fled Saul. Continue south to Masada and ascend by cable car to the summit of this magnificent fortress built by Herod the Great and the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots. We now drive to the Dead Sea for a chance to float in the saltiest body of water in the world.
Dinner and overnight at the Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem.
March2
JERUSALEM
DAY 9 - MONDAY
Our day begins driving to the Garden Tomb/Gordon’s Calvary for a communion service. We will make our way to the Old City going to the Temple Mount and Western Wall. We will then continue to the Davidson Center and the Archaeological Park around the southern wall excavations. At the City of David, we’ll explore the excavations and learn about Jerusalem’s water supply in ancient times, including the Pool of Siloam and the Pilgrimage Road. Then we will go to the Temple Institute, an organization planning the rebuilding of the Temple. Then we’ll drive to Yad Vashem, for an emotional visit to the national Holocaust Memorial and Museum.
Dinner and overnight at the Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem.
Our day begins driving to the Garden Tomb/Gordon’s Calvary for a communion service. We will make our way to the Old City going to the Temple Mount and Western Wall. We will then continue to the Davidson Center and the Archaeological Park around the southern wall excavations. At the City of David, we’ll explore the excavations and learn about Jerusalem’s water supply in ancient times, including the Pool of Siloam and the Pilgrimage Road. Then we will go to the Temple Institute, an organization planning the rebuilding of the Temple. Then we’ll drive to Yad Vashem, for an emotional visit to the national Holocaust Memorial and Museum.
Dinner and overnight at the Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem.
March3
JERUSALEM
DAY 10 - TUESDAY
We start the day in the Old City, with a tour of the Western Wall Tunnels. The remainder of the day will be a free day in Jerusalem. Shop in the Old City bazaars, visit the city’s many museums, relax, or take a sightseeing stroll.
Tonight will be our last dinner and overnight at the Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem.
We start the day in the Old City, with a tour of the Western Wall Tunnels. The remainder of the day will be a free day in Jerusalem. Shop in the Old City bazaars, visit the city’s many museums, relax, or take a sightseeing stroll.
Tonight will be our last dinner and overnight at the Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem.
March4
BACK TO CANADA
DAY 11 - WEDNESDAY
Check out of Dan Panorama Hotel, arriving at the Ben Gurion Airport for our flight to Toronto. Departing Tel Aviv at approximately 11:55am, arriving in Toronto at approximately 5:05pm at Terminal 1.
Check out of Dan Panorama Hotel, arriving at the Ben Gurion Airport for our flight to Toronto. Departing Tel Aviv at approximately 11:55am, arriving in Toronto at approximately 5:05pm 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: $4,869 Canadian per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 30 paying passengers.
If the group is less than 30 paying passengers, there will be a supplement of $170 per person.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY CURRENCY FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. & CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Departure from Toronto to Tel Aviv on Air Canada flying non-stop.
PAYMENTS:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (November 22, 2025) less $200 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (December 22, 2025).
Please send e-transfers to: [email protected] Please put the code 'DK5046' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by personal cheque made payable to: International Heritage Tours 7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
OR CREDIT CARD - If paying by credit card, there will be an additional $160 fee per person.
INCLUDED:
· Meeting/assistance at the airport
· Return transfers to/from the airport in Tel Aviv
· 9 nights at selected hotels in Israel - 9 nights at selected hotels in four-star hotels. Porterage at hotels. All hotel taxes and service charges.
· Buffet breakfast & dinners daily in the hotels - Breakfast and dinners daily in the hotels
· Porterage at airport and hotels
· Air-conditioned transportation - Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned motor coach throughout the tour.
· 7 full days of sightseeing as per the itinerary - 7 full days of guided sightseeing in Israel including
all entrance fees to all selected places of interest
on the itinerary.
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· All entrance fees to places of interest as per the itinerary
· Whisper System (earphones)
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges
. Good health and basic fitness level. You should be able to climb three flights of stairs without rest and walk at least three miles. Tour includes uneven, unpaved, and rocky surfaces; places without railings; and sites that are not handicap accessible. This tour is not recommended for those with mobility issues.
· One piece of luggage per person weighing up to 21kg/50lbs plus one carry-on luggage per person for the Air Canada flights - One checked bag (50 lbs), one carry-on, and one personal item.
EXCLUSIONS:
· Single Supplement of $1,450
· Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
· Tips to driver, guide, & restaurant staff of $150 USD per person paid directly to Robert Gottselig of John Plantz during the tour.
DOCUMENTATION:
Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least six (6) months beyond your return date. If your passport is issued by a country other than Canada or the country you are traveling to or transiting through, it is your responsibility to obtain the necessary visa(s) in advance.
MANDATORY !!!!
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/
CONTACT:
Robert Gottselig
[email protected]
306-550-2781
OR
John Plantz
[email protected]
204-898-9849
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: $4,869 Canadian per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 30 paying passengers.
If the group is less than 30 paying passengers, there will be a supplement of $170 per person.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY CURRENCY FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. & CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Departure from Toronto to Tel Aviv on Air Canada flying non-stop.
PAYMENTS:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (November 22, 2025) less $200 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (December 22, 2025).
Please send e-transfers to: [email protected] Please put the code 'DK5046' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by personal cheque made payable to: International Heritage Tours 7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
OR CREDIT CARD - If paying by credit card, there will be an additional $160 fee per person.
INCLUDED:
· Meeting/assistance at the airport
· Return transfers to/from the airport in Tel Aviv
· 9 nights at selected hotels in Israel - 9 nights at selected hotels in four-star hotels. Porterage at hotels. All hotel taxes and service charges.
· Buffet breakfast & dinners daily in the hotels - Breakfast and dinners daily in the hotels
· Porterage at airport and hotels
· Air-conditioned transportation - Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned motor coach throughout the tour.
· 7 full days of sightseeing as per the itinerary - 7 full days of guided sightseeing in Israel including
all entrance fees to all selected places of interest
on the itinerary.
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· All entrance fees to places of interest as per the itinerary
· Whisper System (earphones)
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges
. Good health and basic fitness level. You should be able to climb three flights of stairs without rest and walk at least three miles. Tour includes uneven, unpaved, and rocky surfaces; places without railings; and sites that are not handicap accessible. This tour is not recommended for those with mobility issues.
· One piece of luggage per person weighing up to 21kg/50lbs plus one carry-on luggage per person for the Air Canada flights - One checked bag (50 lbs), one carry-on, and one personal item.
EXCLUSIONS:
· Single Supplement of $1,450
· Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
· Tips to driver, guide, & restaurant staff of $150 USD per person paid directly to Robert Gottselig of John Plantz during the tour.
DOCUMENTATION:
Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least six (6) months beyond your return date. If your passport is issued by a country other than Canada or the country you are traveling to or transiting through, it is your responsibility to obtain the necessary visa(s) in advance.
MANDATORY !!!!
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/
CONTACT:
Robert Gottselig
[email protected]
306-550-2781
OR
John Plantz
[email protected]
204-898-9849
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**
