walking together in the footsteps of jesus through israel & jordan
walking together in the footsteps of jesus through israel & jordan
$5,631
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$5,631 CAD | 11 days
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November13
DESTINATION ISRAEL
Day 1 ~ Monday
1pm Meet in the departure hall Pearson airport to check in for the Air Canada direct, nonstop flight to Tel Aviv Israel. Leave Toronto at 4:50pm on the overnight, direct, nonstop Air Canada flight AC#80, destination Israel. Meals served on board.
1pm Meet in the departure hall Pearson airport to check in for the Air Canada direct, nonstop flight to Tel Aviv Israel. Leave Toronto at 4:50pm on the overnight, direct, nonstop Air Canada flight AC#80, destination Israel. Meals served on board.
November14
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Day 2 ~ Tuesday
10am Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport, meet with your guide and travel north. Stop to visit Caesarea Maritima - the Roman capital built by King Herod the Great, boasting the largest port in the Mediterranean. 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). Tour the historical site including: the theater, the Hippodrome, the new Roman exhibit in the Crusader City and the ancient city’s lifeline the historic aqueducts. Travel north along the Mediterranean coast to Nahariya.
1 night: Ness Ammim hotel ~ Nahariya
[Dinner]
10am Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport, meet with your guide and travel north. Stop to visit Caesarea Maritima - the Roman capital built by King Herod the Great, boasting the largest port in the Mediterranean. 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). Tour the historical site including: the theater, the Hippodrome, the new Roman exhibit in the Crusader City and the ancient city’s lifeline the historic aqueducts. Travel north along the Mediterranean coast to Nahariya.
1 night: Ness Ammim hotel ~ Nahariya
[Dinner]
November15
JEWISH AND CHRISTIAN PRESENCE
Day 3 ~ Wednesday
Drive through the upper Galilee to Safed, one of the 4 Jewish “City Kingdoms” 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 stores. 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). Proceed 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. Continue to Magdala, the village of Mary Magdalene (Luke 8:1-3), where you visit the new archeological discovery.
2 nights: Leonardo hotel ~ Tiberias
[Breakfast & dinner]
Drive through the upper Galilee to Safed, one of the 4 Jewish “City Kingdoms” 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 stores. 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). Proceed 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. Continue to Magdala, the village of Mary Magdalene (Luke 8:1-3), where you visit the new archeological discovery.
2 nights: Leonardo hotel ~ Tiberias
[Breakfast & dinner]
November16
JEWELS OF JESUS’ MINISTRY IN G
Day 4 ~ Thursday
Visit sites central to Jesus’ Ministry – starting on the 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 (Mark 2:4; 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. Enjoy a St Peter’s fish lunch. Stop at Yardenit Baptismal site. For those wishing to be baptized in the Jordan River, please email Gillian before departure from Canada. Visit the ancient boat from the time of Jesus and learn about its discovery at Gennasareth. End the day sailing on the Sea of Galilee, with time for contemplation and prayer.
[Breakfast & dinner]
Visit sites central to Jesus’ Ministry – starting on the 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 (Mark 2:4; 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. Enjoy a St Peter’s fish lunch. Stop at Yardenit Baptismal site. For those wishing to be baptized in the Jordan River, please email Gillian before departure from Canada. Visit the ancient boat from the time of Jesus and learn about its discovery at Gennasareth. End the day sailing on the Sea of Galilee, with time for contemplation and prayer.
[Breakfast & dinner]
November17
JORDAN
Day 5 ~ Friday
Travel south along the Jordan Valley to the Allenby 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. 1 night: Amra Palace hotel ~ Petra
[Breakfast & dinner]
Travel south along the Jordan Valley to the Allenby 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. 1 night: Amra Palace hotel ~ Petra
[Breakfast & dinner]
November18
PETRA ONE OF THE SEVEN WONDERS
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. After lunch, leave Petra travelling south on the Kings Way, then cross into Israel at the Arava terminal. Proceed via the arid Arava Valley to Kibbutz Keturah stop to visit Metushellah a male Palm tree sprouted from a 2000 year old Masada seed. Continue to Arad. Stop to visit 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. Continue to the lowest place on earth at the Dead Sea (417 meters below sea level).
1 night: Enjoy hotel and spa ~ Dead Sea
[Breakfast & dinner]
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. After lunch, leave Petra travelling south on the Kings Way, then cross into Israel at the Arava terminal. Proceed via the arid Arava Valley to Kibbutz Keturah stop to visit Metushellah a male Palm tree sprouted from a 2000 year old Masada seed. Continue to Arad. Stop to visit 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. Continue to the lowest place on earth at the Dead Sea (417 meters below sea level).
1 night: Enjoy hotel and spa ~ Dead Sea
[Breakfast & dinner]
November19
THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD AT THE
Day 7 ~ Sunday
Spend the morning enjoying the spa facilities (some services are at an additional cost) and the unique experience ~ “float” in the Dead Sea, you cannot sink! Visit Masada, King Herod’s remote, looming desert fortress. Later the last stronghold of the Jewish revolt against Rome in 73 (ACE), ascend and descend by cable car. Travel north along the Dead Sea shore. View Ein Gedi Oasis where David fled the wrath of King Saul. Continue north, view Qumran where a Bedouin discovered the Dead Sea scrolls in a nearby cave. Ascend through the Judean wilderness to Genesis Land – meet with Abraham, enjoy biblical hospitality. Continue to Jerusalem. Stop on Mt Scopus for your first view of the Holy City, the Temple Mt and to recite a Psalm of ascent.
4 nights: Gate hotel ~ Jerusalem
[Breakfast & dinner]
Spend the morning enjoying the spa facilities (some services are at an additional cost) and the unique experience ~ “float” in the Dead Sea, you cannot sink! Visit Masada, King Herod’s remote, looming desert fortress. Later the last stronghold of the Jewish revolt against Rome in 73 (ACE), ascend and descend by cable car. Travel north along the Dead Sea shore. View Ein Gedi Oasis where David fled the wrath of King Saul. Continue north, view Qumran where a Bedouin discovered the Dead Sea scrolls in a nearby cave. Ascend through the Judean wilderness to Genesis Land – meet with Abraham, enjoy biblical hospitality. Continue to Jerusalem. Stop on Mt Scopus for your first view of the Holy City, the Temple Mt and to recite a Psalm of ascent.
4 nights: Gate hotel ~ Jerusalem
[Breakfast & dinner]
November20
JERUSALEM OLD & NEW
Day 8 ~ Monday
View the site of the Dome of the Rock from the Mt of Olives, then follow in the footsteps of Jesus and the Galileans, walking down the Mt. via Dominus Flevit to visit Gethsemane - the Church of All Nations. With time for contemplation in the adjacent Olive Garden. Enter the Old City and stop at the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed the paralytic man. We'll then stop to admire the views at St. Anne's Church. Continue through the Suk (market) along the Stations of the Cross and stop at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, then enjoy the ancient alleyways of the Old City on the way to the Zion Gate. 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. End the day at the Garden Tomb, remembering the resurrection, with time for prayer and communion.
[Breakfast & dinner]
Enjoy an optional Tower of David evening Sound & Light Show (warm jacket required). Cost $30 per person.
Before leaving Canada email gillianstreet38@gmail.com and MichelleD@ihtours.com to tell them BOTH you will take this option. Payment to be made to International Heritage Tours - before leaving Canada
View the site of the Dome of the Rock from the Mt of Olives, then follow in the footsteps of Jesus and the Galileans, walking down the Mt. via Dominus Flevit to visit Gethsemane - the Church of All Nations. With time for contemplation in the adjacent Olive Garden. Enter the Old City and stop at the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed the paralytic man. We'll then stop to admire the views at St. Anne's Church. Continue through the Suk (market) along the Stations of the Cross and stop at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, then enjoy the ancient alleyways of the Old City on the way to the Zion Gate. 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. End the day at the Garden Tomb, remembering the resurrection, with time for prayer and communion.
[Breakfast & dinner]
Enjoy an optional Tower of David evening Sound & Light Show (warm jacket required). Cost $30 per person.
Before leaving Canada email gillianstreet38@gmail.com and MichelleD@ihtours.com to tell them BOTH you will take this option. Payment to be made to International Heritage Tours - before leaving Canada
November21
WINDOWS INTO THE BIBLICAL PAST
Day 9 ~ Tuesday
Get an early start. Enter the Old City and visit the Temple Mount. Stop at the Western Wall (Kotel) to visit the important, sacred Jewish prayer and pilgrimage site. Then walk back in time through the Western Wall tunnels (excavations) under the city. Explore King David’s City including, Warren’s shaft, the Canaanite tunnel, the pool of Siloam and the Pilgrims Path. 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. Visit the Model of Jerusalem to learn about the city from the time of Jesus and the adjacent Shrine of the Book, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
[Breakfast & dinner]
Get an early start. Enter the Old City and visit the Temple Mount. Stop at the Western Wall (Kotel) to visit the important, sacred Jewish prayer and pilgrimage site. Then walk back in time through the Western Wall tunnels (excavations) under the city. Explore King David’s City including, Warren’s shaft, the Canaanite tunnel, the pool of Siloam and the Pilgrims Path. 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. Visit the Model of Jerusalem to learn about the city from the time of Jesus and the adjacent Shrine of the Book, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
[Breakfast & dinner]
November22
JERUSALEM
Day 10 ~ Wednesday
Pay respect to the victims of the Shoah (Holocaust) at Yad Vashem, National Memorial and Museum of the Holocaust including 6 million Jews. Spend the afternoon at leisure in this fascinating city. Revisit places of interest or do some shopping in the colourful Old City “Suk” (Market Place).
[Breakfast & dinner]
Pay respect to the victims of the Shoah (Holocaust) at Yad Vashem, National Memorial and Museum of the Holocaust including 6 million Jews. Spend the afternoon at leisure in this fascinating city. Revisit places of interest or do some shopping in the colourful Old City “Suk” (Market Place).
[Breakfast & dinner]
November23
RETURN TO CANADA
Day 11 ~ Thursday
Transfer to the airport for your return flight. Depart Tel Aviv at 10:55am on your direct nonstop Air Canada flight AC#81, meals served on board. Arrive in Toronto’s Pearson International Airport at 5pm.
HOTELS AS LISTED OR SIMILAR
THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE & MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT
Transfer to the airport for your return flight. Depart Tel Aviv at 10:55am on your direct nonstop Air Canada flight AC#81, meals served on board. Arrive in Toronto’s Pearson International Airport at 5pm.
HOTELS AS LISTED OR SIMILAR
THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE & MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT
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 COST $5,631 per person; includes $820 airport tax & fuel surcharge (Subject to change); nonrefundable credit card processing fee; based on 2 people sharing a room; a minimum 14 participants and flying Air Canada on direct, nonstop flights Toronto – Tel Aviv – Toronto.
AT 21 PARTICIPANTS A REDUCTION OF $340 PER PERSON AND AT 28 PARTICIPANTS A $80 REDUCTION PER PERSON WILL BE APPLIED TO YOUR INVOICE
For a single/private room add $1,042
We will try to find roommates for single travelers,
if we cannot the single supplement must be paid
SPACE IS LIMITED
ONLY A DEPOSIT SECURES YOUR SPOT, APPLY NOW
ISRAEL REQUIRES YOU SECURE A TRAVEL INSURANCE POLICY THAT INCLUDES MEDICAL COVERAGE. POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE TOURS, PLEASE SUBMIT CHOICE OF THE TRAVEL INSURANCE POLICY ALONG WITH YOUR ~ APPLICATION! YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO BUY TRAVEL INSURANCE FROM IHTOURS
PRICES QUOTED IN CAD$ & ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FLUCTUATION TO THE EXCHANGE RATE - RATE OF EXCHANGE USED C$1.30 = US$1
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $350 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (August 15, 2023) less $150 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (September 14, 2023). YOU CAN MAKE MONTHLY OR BIWEEKLY POST DATED PAYMENTS UP UNTIL SEPTEMBER 14, 2023.
Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com (Please put the code DK4054 - 487 in the notes so we can connect the payment)
If you have selected cheque as payment method, please make sure to mail with a copy of passport/s to:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst St., Suite 200
Thornhill, ON
L4J 2J6
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE TOURS
TEL: 416-444-6666 ext 308
TOLL FREE: 1-877-999-8868 ext 308
Email: MichelleD@ihtours.com
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.
TICO REGISTRATION #4274452
OVERDUE, OUTSTANDING AND/OR RETURNED FUNDS WIILL INCUR 15% INTEREST PER ANNUM
EACH RETURNED PAYMENT WILL INCUR A $50 BANK CHARGE
INCLUDED
~ Flights as listed in the itinerary
~ Airline taxes & fuel surcharge $820 (subject to change)
~ Meeting/assistance transfers to/from the airport (Israel)
~ 9 Nights at select hotels with breakfast and dinner daily
~ 8 days touring & 1/2 day at leisure in Jerusalem
~ Exit tax Jordan & Israel; Jordan visa fee (subject to change)
~ Assisted short horse ride Petra
~ Nonrefundable credit card processing fee
~ Porterage at airport upon arrival and at hotels - In Israel
~ Luxury air conditioned coach (with free WIFI in Israel)
~ Expert English speaking Govt. licensed tour guide
~ Entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
~ Hotel taxes & service charges; Whisper - individual listening device
NOT INCLUDED
~ Single supplement $1,042, we will try to find you a roommate, if we cannot the single supplement must be paid
~ Optional evening Tower of David Sound & Light Show - $30 per person. Email gillianstreet38@gmail.com & MichelleD@ihtours.com to take this option before leaving Canada
~ Suggested minimum gratuity US$100 per person, will be gathered prior to departure. A voluntary offering will be taken to supplement the gratuity for driver and guide
~ Items of a personal nature; Lunches, Drinks & Extras as taken
~ Gratuity for wait staff at meals
~ Israel requires you secure a travel insurance policy with medical coverage.
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 COST $5,631 per person; includes $820 airport tax & fuel surcharge (Subject to change); nonrefundable credit card processing fee; based on 2 people sharing a room; a minimum 14 participants and flying Air Canada on direct, nonstop flights Toronto – Tel Aviv – Toronto.
AT 21 PARTICIPANTS A REDUCTION OF $340 PER PERSON AND AT 28 PARTICIPANTS A $80 REDUCTION PER PERSON WILL BE APPLIED TO YOUR INVOICE
For a single/private room add $1,042
We will try to find roommates for single travelers,
if we cannot the single supplement must be paid
SPACE IS LIMITED
ONLY A DEPOSIT SECURES YOUR SPOT, APPLY NOW
ISRAEL REQUIRES YOU SECURE A TRAVEL INSURANCE POLICY THAT INCLUDES MEDICAL COVERAGE. POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE TOURS, PLEASE SUBMIT CHOICE OF THE TRAVEL INSURANCE POLICY ALONG WITH YOUR ~ APPLICATION! YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO BUY TRAVEL INSURANCE FROM IHTOURS
PRICES QUOTED IN CAD$ & ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FLUCTUATION TO THE EXCHANGE RATE - RATE OF EXCHANGE USED C$1.30 = US$1
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $350 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (August 15, 2023) less $150 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (September 14, 2023). YOU CAN MAKE MONTHLY OR BIWEEKLY POST DATED PAYMENTS UP UNTIL SEPTEMBER 14, 2023.
Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com (Please put the code DK4054 - 487 in the notes so we can connect the payment)
If you have selected cheque as payment method, please make sure to mail with a copy of passport/s to:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst St., Suite 200
Thornhill, ON
L4J 2J6
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE TOURS
TEL: 416-444-6666 ext 308
TOLL FREE: 1-877-999-8868 ext 308
Email: MichelleD@ihtours.com
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.
TICO REGISTRATION #4274452
OVERDUE, OUTSTANDING AND/OR RETURNED FUNDS WIILL INCUR 15% INTEREST PER ANNUM
EACH RETURNED PAYMENT WILL INCUR A $50 BANK CHARGE
INCLUDED
~ Flights as listed in the itinerary
~ Airline taxes & fuel surcharge $820 (subject to change)
~ Meeting/assistance transfers to/from the airport (Israel)
~ 9 Nights at select hotels with breakfast and dinner daily
~ 8 days touring & 1/2 day at leisure in Jerusalem
~ Exit tax Jordan & Israel; Jordan visa fee (subject to change)
~ Assisted short horse ride Petra
~ Nonrefundable credit card processing fee
~ Porterage at airport upon arrival and at hotels - In Israel
~ Luxury air conditioned coach (with free WIFI in Israel)
~ Expert English speaking Govt. licensed tour guide
~ Entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
~ Hotel taxes & service charges; Whisper - individual listening device
NOT INCLUDED
~ Single supplement $1,042, we will try to find you a roommate, if we cannot the single supplement must be paid
~ Optional evening Tower of David Sound & Light Show - $30 per person. Email gillianstreet38@gmail.com & MichelleD@ihtours.com to take this option before leaving Canada
~ Suggested minimum gratuity US$100 per person, will be gathered prior to departure. A voluntary offering will be taken to supplement the gratuity for driver and guide
~ Items of a personal nature; Lunches, Drinks & Extras as taken
~ Gratuity for wait staff at meals
~ Israel requires you secure a travel insurance policy with medical coverage.
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**