Last updated December 3, 2018 SZ SATURDAY En Route En Route for your tour to Israel Depart from the USA for your Christian Pilgrimage. SUNDAY Arrival in Israel Welcome to Israel! Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, proceed to the arrivals hall. Your driver will meet you at the La Farina Bakery and bring you to your hotel in Tel Aviv for dinner. Dinner and Overnight, Tel Aviv (except August) MONDAY Caesarea/Muhraka/Megiddo/Acre Pick up between 8:00am-8:30am. Please note that as your guide will be meeting tour participants at various hotels, there may be up to a 20 minute delay. Your understanding is appreciated. (The touring company in Israel is Rent a Guide (03)516-6699) Depart Tel-Aviv and drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region; visit the excavations of the ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct. Proceed to Muhraka, the site of confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal; enjoy the spectacular view of the Jezreel valley and the lower Galilee. Continue to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon; learn the impressive history of this battle field as you visit the archaeological excavations including the well-preserved water supply system. Onto Acre to visit the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt; walk through the Old City recognized by UNESCO as world heritage site, the local market and harbor. Breakfast, Dinner and Overnight, Galilee TUESDAY Tiberias Capernaum Banias After a short tour of the Kibbutz grounds we take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum (Matt. 4.13 13.54, 17.24, Luke 7, Mark 1.2, John 4.46-54). Visit the remains of the 2 nd century synagogue. Proceed to Tabgha (Matt. 13, Mark.33-45, & John 21), the site of the miracle of fish and loaves, and visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4 th century mosaic floor. Continue to the Mount of the Beatitudes (Matt. 5,6,7,8), where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive to the Banias Spring and Waterfall (Matt. 16.13 and Mark 8.27), where Jesus was recognized as The Messiah by His Disciples. Tour the Golan Heights, with its valleys, grazing land and snow-capped mountains. Breakfast, Dinner and Overnight, Galilee WEDNESDAY Nazareth Beit Shean Jerusalem Begin the day with a drive to Nazareth (Luke 1.26, 4.16-29, Matthew 2.23) via Cana of Galilee (John 2.1-11). In Nazareth, we shall visit the Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph s Workshop and Mary s Well. Next on our program is the Jordan River and the Baptismal site Yardenit. Continue to Beit Shean, one of the ancient Decapolis cities (Mark 5.20, 7.31), and visit the Roman theatre. This is the city where Saul and his son Jonathan were nailed to the walls (1 st Samuel 31.10). Judges 1.27 also mentions Beit Shean. Continue south along the 1 of 8
shores of the River of Jordan. Passing Jericho, we proceed westward and climb to the Golden City of Jerusalem. Breakfast, Dinner and Overnight, Jerusalem THURSDAY Jerusalem: Old City Today we visit the Old City of Jerusalem. Our appreciation of this Golden City begins with a panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, overlooking the walls of the old city and the ancient Jewish cemetery. Visit the Church of All Nations. Proceed to Mount Zion to see the tomb of King David and the nearby Room of the Last Supper (Mark 14.13, Luke 22. 10-38, Matt 26 17-29, Acts 1.13 and Acts 2 the Pentecost). Enter the Old City to begin exploring the wonders of Jerusalem. Walk through the Cardo, the main street of Jerusalem 2000 years ago. View the Temple Mount and the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa, where Jesus carried His Cross. Continue to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Matt. 27. 33-57, 28.10). No visit to Jerusalem is complete without a walk through the colourful Arab bazaar (a chance to test your negotiating skills). Visit the Garden Tomb. Breakfast, Dinner and Overnight, Jerusalem FRIDAY Jerusalem: New City Bethlehem Today s program is dedicated to the new city of Jerusalem. Visit the model of ancient Jerusalem. Continue to Yad Vashem, Israel s memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. Enter the site by walking along the Street of the Righteous Gentiles, dedicated to the non-jews that risked their lives in order to save their Jewish neighbours. Continue to Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptists (Luke 1.39-80). This Spanish style church and Mary s well is where Mother Mary met her cousin Elizabeth. Proceed to Bethlehem * to visit the Church of the Nativity. Breakfast, Dinner and Overnight, Jerusalem SATURDAY Qumran Masada Dead Sea Drive through the Judean Desert to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls where found in 1947 by a Bedouin boy. Visit the ancient city of Qumran and drive along the shore of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, to Masada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. Ascend Masada by cable car and visit the food storeroom, water irrigation system and Herod s Palace. Time and weather permitting we will have an opportunity to float on the Dead Sea waters. Breakfast, Dinner and Overnight, Jerusalem SUNDAY Hussein Bridge or (Allenby Bridge) Jerash Amman Drive from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to the border crossing procedures to enter Jordan. Proceed to Jerash - city of the Decapolis, located about 45Km North of Amman in the fertile heights of the Gilad, visit the ancient Roman city with colonnaded streets, the baths and the hill of the top Temple etc. Then drive to Amman for a city tour of the Jordanian Capital. Breakfast, Dinner and Overnight, Amman MONDAY Amman Petra Amman After early breakfast, leave the hotel and travel south on the road to Wadi Musa. Then on horseback to the "Siq" (canyon) and then on foot to Petra known as "Sela Edom" or red rock city, the ancient capital of the Nabateans from 3rd century B.C. to 2nd Century A.D. Visit the most interesting monuments, such as the Treasury, El Khazneh (a tomb of a Nabatean king) then the field of tombs, obelisks, the altar, (Al Madhbah) from this point you can view the whole of the rock city, then back to Wadi Musa village. Breakfast, Dinner and Overnight, Petra TUESDAY Madaba Mount Nebo Jerusalem Tel Aviv Drive to Madaba to see the ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land and ruins of historical sites. Continue about 10Kms. to Mount Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land. From 2 of 8
there you will see the Jordan Valley, Jericho, Dead Sea, etc. Visit the remains of a Byzantine church with a mosaic floor, and then drive to the border and to Tel Aviv. Breakfast, Dinner and Transfer to Jerusalem or to Tel Aviv WEDNESDAY Departure Private transfer from hotel to airport for your departure international flight. * Bethlehem visit subject to availability FOR ALL CATEGORIES All tours are subject to availability and should be confirmed within 72 business hours. Included services in our tour rates: 1. Transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to Hotel in Tel Aviv and return transfer to Airport 2. Meeting point on arrival at the La Farina Bakery at the Main Arrival Hall at the Ben Gurion International Airport 3. 9 full day touring with all entrance fees as per above itinerary in Israel and Jordan 4. 10 nights accommodation including buffet breakfast and dinner daily 5. A/c tourist Van/Minibus/Bus during the touring days with English speaking guide 6. Entrance fees according to the itinerary 7. Note: Bethlehem visit is subject to availability Please note there is NO credit for unused services or joint transfers Not included services in our tour rates: 1. Entry visa to Jordan 2. Border taxes when entering Jordan & border tax when leaving Jordan 3. Tips to guide/driver and hotel staff 4. Beverages with meals 5. Items of a personal nature (laundry, souvenirs, film/toiletries) 6. Anything not mentioned in the rates includes section 7. Supplement for private transfers 8. Travel Insurance: http://www.giltravel.com/travel-protection/ (Strongly Recommended) Suggested Tipping Guide for Israel Bellman $1 per piece of luggage Waiter/Waitress 10%-15% Bus Tours $6 per person per day for driver $8 per person per day for guide Private Transfer 10%-15% 3 of 8
HOTELS ON TOUR HOTEL SUPERIOR CLASS FIRST CLASS STANDARD Nights TEL AVIV Dan Panorama Grand Beach* Grand Beach* 1 GALILEE Kibbutz Hotel Lavi, Hod Wing Kibbutz Hotel Lavi, Hod Wing Kibbutz Hotel Lavi, Lev Wing JERUSALEM Dan Panorama Grand Court Prima Park 4 AMMAN Regency Palace Grand Palace Liwan / Larsa 1 PETRA Marriot Petra Nebatean Castle or Similar Petra Palace / Amra Palace TEL AVIV Dan Panorama Grand Beach Grand Beach 1 * Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv renovated room. If the above hotels are not available, comparable hotels will be confirmed. A supplement may apply. 2 1 HOTEL RATES Valid: March 3, 2019 February 16, 2020 Tour will not operate on the following arrival dates: April 14, 21; June 9; September 29; October 6, 13, 20 2019; January 12, 26; February 16 The following hotel categories are unavailable for the below dates: SUPERIOR: May 5, 12,19 2019 FIRST CLASS & STANDARD: March 3, 10, 17, 24; April 14, 21, 28; May 2019 Save $40 per person for reservations paid by cash or check Save $60 per person for reservations of six or more passengers Departure from origin should be one (1) day before tour start date Similar hotels may be substituted based on availability SUPERIOR - Dan Panorama Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Lavi Galilee, Dan Panorama Jerusalem, Regency Palace Amman, Marriot Petra Arrival Dates in single room in double room in triple room 3/3/2019 $3,709 $2,678 $2,424 3/10/2019 $3,807 $2,727 $2,459 3/17/2019 $3,832 $2,739 $2,467 3/24/2019 $3,832 $2,739 $2,467 3/31/2019 $3,832 $2,739 $2,467 4/7/2019 $3,832 $2,739 $2,467 4/14/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/21/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/28/2019 $3,844 $2,745 $2,471 5/5/2019 UNAVAILABLE 4 of 8
5/12/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/19/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/26/2019 $3,905 $2,776 $2,489 6/2/2019 $3,905 $2,776 $2,489 6/9/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/16/2019 $3,905 $2,776 $2,489 6/23/2019 $3,893 $2,769 $2,486 6/30/2019 $3,932 $2,821 $2,542 7/7/2019 $3,895 $2,802 $2,531 7/14/2019 $3,895 $2,802 $2,531 7/21/2019 $3,895 $2,802 $2,531 7/28/2019 $3,895 $2,802 $2,531 8/4/2019 $3,895 $2,802 $2,531 8/11/2019 $3,895 $2,802 $2,531 8/18/2019 $3,895 $2,802 $2,531 8/25/2019 $3,895 $2,802 $2,531 9/1/2019 $3,832 $2,739 $2,467 9/8/2019 $3,832 $2,739 $2,467 9/15/2019 $3,832 $2,739 $2,467 9/22/2019 $3,881 $2,785 $2,517 9/29/2019 ROSH HASHANA / YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/6/2019 YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/13/2019 SUKKOT NO TOUR 10/20/2019 SUKKOT NO TOUR 10/27/2019 $3,905 $2,776 $2,489 11/3/2019 $3,905 $2,776 $2,489 11/10/2019 $3,827 $2,736 $2,464 11/17/2019 $3,815 $2,730 $2,460 11/24/2019 $3,700 $2,673 $2,423 12/1/2019 $3,435 $2,541 $2,335 12/8/2019 $3,435 $2,541 $2,335 12/15/2019 $3,575 $2,632 $2,416 12/22/2019 $4,419 $3,091 $2,859 12/29/2019 $4,316 $3,029 $2,807 1/5/2020 $3,435 $2,541 $2,335 1/12/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/19/2020 $3,435 $2,541 $2,335 1/26/2020 UNAVAILABLE 2/2/2020 $3,435 $2,541 $2,335 2/9/2020 $3,435 $2,541 $2,335 2/16/2020 UNAVAILABLE FIRST CLASS - Grand Beach Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Lavi Galilee, Grand Court Jerusalem, Grand Palace Amman, Nabatean Castle Petra Arrival Dates 5 of 8
in single room in double room in triple room 3/3/2019 UNAVAILABLE 3/10/2019 UNAVAILABLE 3/17/2019 UNAVAILABLE 3/24/2019 UNAVAILABLE 3/31/2019 $3,036 $2,288 $2,345 4/7/2019 $3,036 $2,288 $2,345 4/14/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/21/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/28/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/5/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/12/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/19/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/26/2019 UNAVAILABLE 6/2/2019 $3,061 $2,301 $2,237 6/9/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/16/2019 $3,061 $2,301 $2,237 6/23/2019 $3,048 $2,295 $2,291 6/30/2019 $2,990 $2,324 $2,296 7/7/2019 $2,977 $2,318 $2,350 7/14/2019 $2,977 $2,318 $2,350 7/21/2019 $2,977 $2,318 $2,350 7/28/2019 $2,990 $2,324 $2,296 8/4/2019 $3,002 $2,330 $2,242 8/11/2019 $3,002 $2,330 $2,242 8/18/2019 $3,002 $2,330 $2,242 8/25/2019 $2,990 $2,324 $2,296 9/1/2019 $3,036 $2,288 $2,345 9/8/2019 $3,036 $2,288 $2,345 9/15/2019 $3,036 $2,288 $2,345 9/22/2019 $3,093 $2,334 $2,330 9/29/2019 ROSH HASHANA / YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/6/2019 YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/13/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/20/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/27/2019 $3,061 $2,301 $2,237 11/3/2019 $3,061 $2,301 $2,237 11/10/2019 $3,061 $2,301 $2,237 11/17/2019 $3,061 $2,301 $2,237 11/24/2019 $3,030 $2,285 $2,224 12/1/2019 $2,877 $2,236 $2,151 12/8/2019 $2,877 $2,236 $2,151 12/15/2019 $2,921 $2,275 $2,191 12/22/2019 $2,921 $2,275 $2,191 12/29/2019 $2,899 $2,255 $2,171 6 of 8
1/5/2020 $2,877 $2,236 $2,151 1/12/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/19/2020 $2,877 $2,236 $2,151 1/26/2020 UNAVAILABLE 2/2/2020 $2,877 $2,236 $2,151 2/9/2020 $2,877 $2,236 $2,151 2/16/2020 UNAVAILABLE STANDARD - Grand Beach Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Lavi Galilee, Prima Park Jerusalem, Liwan Amman, Petra Palace Petra Arrival Dates in single room in double room in triple room 3/3/2019 UNAVAILABLE 3/10/2019 UNAVAILABLE 3/17/2019 UNAVAILABLE 3/24/2019 UNAVAILABLE 3/31/2019 $2,828 $2,110 $2,166 4/7/2019 $2,828 $2,110 $2,166 4/14/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/21/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/28/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/5/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/12/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/19/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/26/2019 UNAVAILABLE 6/2/2019 $2,914 $2,183 $2,120 6/9/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/16/2019 $2,853 $2,122 $2,058 6/23/2019 $2,840 $2,116 $2,112 6/30/2019 $2,860 $2,155 $2,151 7/7/2019 $2,848 $2,149 $2,205 7/14/2019 $2,848 $2,149 $2,205 7/21/2019 $2,848 $2,149 $2,205 7/28/2019 $2,860 $2,155 $2,151 8/4/2019 $2,872 $2,161 $2,098 8/11/2019 $2,872 $2,161 $2,098 8/18/2019 $2,872 $2,161 $2,098 8/25/2019 $2,860 $2,155 $2,151 9/1/2019 $2,784 $2,085 $2,142 9/8/2019 $2,784 $2,085 $2,142 9/15/2019 $2,784 $2,085 $2,142 9/22/2019 $2,836 $2,121 $2,117 9/29/2019 ROSH HASHANA / YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/6/2019 YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/13/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/20/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 7 of 8
10/27/2019 $2,853 $2,122 $2,058 11/3/2019 $2,853 $2,122 $2,058 11/10/2019 $2,842 $2,116 $2,052 11/17/2019 $2,809 $2,098 $2,034 11/24/2019 $2,778 $2,082 $2,020 12/1/2019 $2,703 $2,043 $1,983 12/8/2019 $2,703 $2,043 $1,983 12/15/2019 $2,743 $2,072 $2,012 12/22/2019 $2,743 $2,072 $2,012 12/29/2019 $2,723 $2,057 $1,997 1/5/2020 $2,703 $2,043 $1,983 1/12/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/19/2020 $2,703 $2,043 $1,983 1/26/2020 UNAVAILABLE 2/2/2020 $2,703 $2,043 $1,983 2/9/2020 $2,703 $2,043 $1,983 2/16/2020 UNAVAILABLE 8 of 8