walking together in the footsteps of jesus through israel & jordan
walking together in the footsteps of jesus through israel & jordan
$5,669
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$5,669 CAD | 12 days
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February23
DESTINATION ISRAEL
Day 1 - Monday
At 1pm meet in the departure hall at Pearson airport to check in for the Air Canada direct, nonstop flight to Tel Aviv Israel. Leave Toronto at 4:30pm on the overnight, direct, nonstop Air Canada flight AC#80, destination Israel. Meals served on board.
At 1pm meet in the departure hall at Pearson airport to check in for the Air Canada direct, nonstop flight to Tel Aviv Israel. Leave Toronto at 4:30pm on the overnight, direct, nonstop Air Canada flight AC#80, destination Israel. Meals served on board.
February24
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Day 2 - Tuesday
Arrival at 10am to Ben Gurion International Airport and meet with our guide. Before going to the hotel, 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. We will 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 hotel.
Check In, dinner and overnight at the Metropolitan Hotel, Tel Aviv.
Arrival at 10am to Ben Gurion International Airport and meet with our guide. Before going to the hotel, 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. We will 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 hotel.
Check In, dinner and overnight at the Metropolitan Hotel, Tel Aviv.
February25
JEWISH AND CHRISTIAN PRESENCE
Day 3 - Wednesday
After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin the journey northward along the western coast of Israel traveling on the Plains Of Sharon, along the Mediterranean Sea, the old coastal road called the Via Maris, that linked Egypt and Babylon. As we travel northward to the Galilee, stop at Caesarea, the incredible fortress city built by King Herod. This is where Pontius Pilate had his base, Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10), Paul embarked to Tarsus from (Acts 9:30); and Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit a Roman Theatre, a Roman Hippodrome, and a Crusader City. We will make a brief stop to see the giant Aqua Ducts built by King Herod to supply his Caesarean palace with fresh water. Drive north to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus, visit Nazareth Village to relive life from the time of Jesus and view the Church of the Annunciation.
Drive through the upper Galilee to Safed, one of the 4 Jewish sacred cities and a major medieval Jewish centre. Enjoy a stroll through the quaint alleyways of this ancient city with an opportunity to visit many colourful synagogues and art galleries. Then board the bus and drive to the hotel.
Check In, dinner and overnight at the Lake House in Tiberias.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin the journey northward along the western coast of Israel traveling on the Plains Of Sharon, along the Mediterranean Sea, the old coastal road called the Via Maris, that linked Egypt and Babylon. As we travel northward to the Galilee, stop at Caesarea, the incredible fortress city built by King Herod. This is where Pontius Pilate had his base, Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10), Paul embarked to Tarsus from (Acts 9:30); and Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit a Roman Theatre, a Roman Hippodrome, and a Crusader City. We will make a brief stop to see the giant Aqua Ducts built by King Herod to supply his Caesarean palace with fresh water. Drive north to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus, visit Nazareth Village to relive life from the time of Jesus and view the Church of the Annunciation.
Drive through the upper Galilee to Safed, one of the 4 Jewish sacred cities and a major medieval Jewish centre. Enjoy a stroll through the quaint alleyways of this ancient city with an opportunity to visit many colourful synagogues and art galleries. Then board the bus and drive to the hotel.
Check In, dinner and overnight at the Lake House in Tiberias.
February26
JESUS’ MINISTRY IN GALILEE
Day 4 - Thursday
Today we will visit sites central to Jesus’ Ministry – Starting with Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered “The Sermon on the Mount” (Matt.5). Continue to Kfar Nahum, Capernaum centre of Jesus’ Ministry in the Galilee and the site of many of his miracles (Mark2:4; Matt.8:5-17; 9:1-22). See the remains of St Peter’s mother in laws house and the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught and worshipped (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31). Proceed to the Church of the Primacy of Peter in Tabgha and Magdala, the village of Mary Magdalene (Luke 8:1-3), where will visit the new archeological discovery and enjoy St Peter’s fish lunch.
We continue to Banias. Visit 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).
Stop at Yardenit for baptism in the Jordan River (If you wish to be baptized - prior to departure from Canada, please email Gillian at gillianstreet38@gmail.com).
End the day with sailing on the Sea of Galilee and visit the ancient boat from the time of Jesus and learn about its discovery at Gennasareth.
Dinner and overnight at the Lake House Hotel, Tiberias
Today we will visit sites central to Jesus’ Ministry – Starting with Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered “The Sermon on the Mount” (Matt.5). Continue to Kfar Nahum, Capernaum centre of Jesus’ Ministry in the Galilee and the site of many of his miracles (Mark2:4; Matt.8:5-17; 9:1-22). See the remains of St Peter’s mother in laws house and the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught and worshipped (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31). Proceed to the Church of the Primacy of Peter in Tabgha and Magdala, the village of Mary Magdalene (Luke 8:1-3), where will visit the new archeological discovery and enjoy St Peter’s fish lunch.
We continue to Banias. Visit 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).
Stop at Yardenit for baptism in the Jordan River (If you wish to be baptized - prior to departure from Canada, please email Gillian at gillianstreet38@gmail.com).
End the day with sailing on the Sea of Galilee and visit the ancient boat from the time of Jesus and learn about its discovery at Gennasareth.
Dinner and overnight at the Lake House Hotel, Tiberias
February27
JORDAN
Day 5 - Friday
Today we travel south to Shiekh Hussien Bridge and cross into Jordan. Stop in Madaba, to study the unique, ancient mosaic map of the world, from the Byzantine era. Emulating Moses and the children of Israel, stop on Mt. Nebo for a glimpse of the Promised Land. Continue south through the Moab Mountains, of Ruth and Naomi fame, to Mukawir to visit the desert fortress built by Herod the Great, where later Herod Antipas beheaded John the Baptist. Travel south to Petra.
Check in, dinner and overnight at Petra Canyon Hotel, Petra
Today we travel south to Shiekh Hussien Bridge and cross into Jordan. Stop in Madaba, to study the unique, ancient mosaic map of the world, from the Byzantine era. Emulating Moses and the children of Israel, stop on Mt. Nebo for a glimpse of the Promised Land. Continue south through the Moab Mountains, of Ruth and Naomi fame, to Mukawir to visit the desert fortress built by Herod the Great, where later Herod Antipas beheaded John the Baptist. Travel south to Petra.
Check in, dinner and overnight at Petra Canyon Hotel, Petra
February28
PETRA ONE OF THE SEVEN WONDERS, THE DEAD SEA
Day 6 - Saturday
Get an early start, walking and riding into Petra ``The Red Rock`` centre of the ancient Nabatean people and one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. See the stunning charm of the Necropolis and the many magnificent sandstone edifices. Enjoy a horse ride and after lunch, leave Petra travelling south to The Dead Sea. Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing at the Dead Sea and have a chance to enjoy the therapeutic “unsinkable” waters of the saltiest body of water in the world.
Check In, dinner and overnight at Holiday Inn Resort, The Dead Sea, Jordan.
Get an early start, walking and riding into Petra ``The Red Rock`` centre of the ancient Nabatean people and one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. See the stunning charm of the Necropolis and the many magnificent sandstone edifices. Enjoy a horse ride and after lunch, leave Petra travelling south to The Dead Sea. Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing at the Dead Sea and have a chance to enjoy the therapeutic “unsinkable” waters of the saltiest body of water in the world.
Check In, dinner and overnight at Holiday Inn Resort, The Dead Sea, Jordan.
March1
THE DEAD SEA
Day 7 - Sunday
Spend the day at leisure in the Dead Sea and have a chance to enjoy the therapeutic “unsinkable” waters of the saltiest body of water in the world.
Overnight at Holiday Inn Resort, The Dead Sea, Jordan.
Spend the day at leisure in the Dead Sea and have a chance to enjoy the therapeutic “unsinkable” waters of the saltiest body of water in the world.
Overnight at Holiday Inn Resort, The Dead Sea, Jordan.
March2
QUMRAN, EIN GEDI, MASADA, JERUSALEM
Day 8 - Monday
Early morning arrival to the Allenby terminal and cross into Israel and meet with our guide. Continue to Qumran where a Bedouin discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in a nearby cave, View Ein Gedi Oasis where David fled the wrath of King Saul and Masada where Jewish revolt against Rome in 73 (ACE), ascend and descend by cable car. Visit Arad and the world-renowned Fountain of Tears a moving sculpture, depiction of the Shoah (the Jewish holocaust) in Europe and the systematic slaughter of 6 million Jews and its connection to the Crucifixion of Christ. Visit Genesis land and enjoy a camel ride and hospitality. Ascend to Jerusalem.
Check In, dinner and overnight at the Ramada Complex, Jerusalem.
Early morning arrival to the Allenby terminal and cross into Israel and meet with our guide. Continue to Qumran where a Bedouin discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in a nearby cave, View Ein Gedi Oasis where David fled the wrath of King Saul and Masada where Jewish revolt against Rome in 73 (ACE), ascend and descend by cable car. Visit Arad and the world-renowned Fountain of Tears a moving sculpture, depiction of the Shoah (the Jewish holocaust) in Europe and the systematic slaughter of 6 million Jews and its connection to the Crucifixion of Christ. Visit Genesis land and enjoy a camel ride and hospitality. Ascend to Jerusalem.
Check In, dinner and overnight at the Ramada Complex, Jerusalem.
March3
JERUSALEM OLD & NEW
Day 9 - Tuesday
We will drive to the top of the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Jerusalem and walk down to visit the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. We proceed by bus to Mount Zion where we will visit the Church of the Last Supper, site of the upper chamber and St. Peter in Gallicantu, the site of Peter’s denial of the Lord Jesus.
We walk to the Zion Gate and enter the Old City of Jerusalem, walk through the Armenian Quarter to the Jewish quarter. Walk to the Western Wall (The Kotel), Judaism holiest spot. We continue our walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Pools of Bethesda and St. Anne’s Church and pass through the colorful bazaars, alleyways and marketplaces and reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a brief visit. Walk through the alleyways of the Old City and exit from the Jaffa Gate where our bus will be waiting for us. End the day at the Garden Tomb, remembering the resurrection, with time for prayer and communion.
Enjoy an optional Tower of David evening Sound & Light Show. Cost $30 per person.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Complex, Jerusalem
We will drive to the top of the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Jerusalem and walk down to visit the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. We proceed by bus to Mount Zion where we will visit the Church of the Last Supper, site of the upper chamber and St. Peter in Gallicantu, the site of Peter’s denial of the Lord Jesus.
We walk to the Zion Gate and enter the Old City of Jerusalem, walk through the Armenian Quarter to the Jewish quarter. Walk to the Western Wall (The Kotel), Judaism holiest spot. We continue our walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Pools of Bethesda and St. Anne’s Church and pass through the colorful bazaars, alleyways and marketplaces and reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a brief visit. Walk through the alleyways of the Old City and exit from the Jaffa Gate where our bus will be waiting for us. End the day at the Garden Tomb, remembering the resurrection, with time for prayer and communion.
Enjoy an optional Tower of David evening Sound & Light Show. Cost $30 per person.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Complex, Jerusalem
March4
JERUSALEM, WINDOWS INTO THE BIBLICAL PAST
Day 10 - Wednesday
Start the day at The City Of David. Explore King David’s City including, Warren’s shaft, the Canaanite tunnel, the pool of Siloam and the Pilgrims Path. Pay a visit to the Temple Mount and 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 and walk back in time through the Western Wall tunnels under the city.
Pay respect to the victims of the Shoah (Holocaust) at Yad Vashem, National Memorial and Museum of the Holocaust including 6 million Jews.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Complex, Jerusalem
Start the day at The City Of David. Explore King David’s City including, Warren’s shaft, the Canaanite tunnel, the pool of Siloam and the Pilgrims Path. Pay a visit to the Temple Mount and 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 and walk back in time through the Western Wall tunnels under the city.
Pay respect to the victims of the Shoah (Holocaust) at Yad Vashem, National Memorial and Museum of the Holocaust including 6 million Jews.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Complex, Jerusalem
March5
JERUSALEM AT LEISURE
Day 11 - Thursday
Spend the day at leisure in this fascinating city. Revisit places of interest or do some shopping in the colourful Old City “Suk” or Machne Yehuda Market. (Market Place).
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Complex, Jerusalem
Spend the day at leisure in this fascinating city. Revisit places of interest or do some shopping in the colourful Old City “Suk” or Machne Yehuda Market. (Market Place).
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Complex, Jerusalem
March6
RETURN TO CANADA
Day 12 – Friday
After Breakfast and Check out, transfer to the airport for the return flight. Depart Tel Aviv at 11:55am on the direct nonstop Air Canada flight AC#81, meals served on board. Arrive in Toronto’s Pearson International Airport at 5pm.
After Breakfast and Check out, transfer to the airport for the return flight. Depart Tel Aviv at 11:55am on the direct nonstop Air Canada flight AC#81, meals served on board. Arrive in Toronto’s Pearson International Airport at 5pm.
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: $5,669 - Canadian Dollars per person sharing a twin room. Based on a minimum of 15 paying passengers.
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:
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/
TO REGISTER:
You can register on-line 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: accounting@ihtours.com
Please put the code 'DK5008' 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
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (November 25, 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 25, 2025) which is non-refundable.
CONTACT:
GILLIAN STREET
TEL: 365-323-3388
EMAIL: gillianstreet38@gmail.com
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
Michelle - ext. 308 or email: MichelleD@ihtours.com
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: $5,669 - Canadian Dollars per person sharing a twin room. Based on a minimum of 15 paying passengers.
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 Toronto to Tel Aviv on Air Canada non-stop flight.
- Meeting/assistance at the airport
- Return transfers to/from the airport
- 10 nights at four- or five-star hotels
- Israeli buffet breakfast and dinners daily in the hotels
- Porterage at airport and hotels
- 7 full days of sightseeing in Israel.
- 2 full days of sightseeing in Jordan.
- Air-conditioned transportation
- English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
- All entrance fees to places of interest
- Whispering system (Earphones).
- All hotel taxes and service charges
- Airport taxes and fuel surcharges of Air Canada
Exclusions:
- Single Supplement of $1050
- Border Taxes from Israel to Jordan and from Jordan to Israel of approximately $40 USD paid directly at the border.
- Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
- Optional visit to the Sound and Light show for $30 CAD per person.
- Tips to Driver, Guide, Restaurant Staff- $110 USD to be paid in advance to Gillian Street.
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/
TO REGISTER:
You can register on-line 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: accounting@ihtours.com
Please put the code 'DK5008' 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
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (November 25, 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 25, 2025) which is non-refundable.
CONTACT:
GILLIAN STREET
TEL: 365-323-3388
EMAIL: gillianstreet38@gmail.com
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
Michelle - ext. 308 or email: MichelleD@ihtours.com
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**