Come to Israel 11 Day Tour with Ron and Elana Cantor March 18 th to 28 th, 2015 $3,110* Sign up at: http://roncan.net/israelsignup DAY 1 - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015: THE JOURNEY BEGINS Today, you will board your flight at Newark (NY City area) and head to Israel for the tour of a lifetime! Farmers Market at the Tel Aviv Port DAY 2 - THURSDAY, MARCH 19: WELCOME TO ISRAEL! At 8:00AM, we arrive in the Holy Land! Welcome to the Rebirthed Nation of Israel! Jeremiah, Isaiah and Ezekiel said that God would regather His people to this land, and now you are standing here! Ron and Elana will meet you at at the airport and we ll jump on our luxury, airconditioned and Wi-Fi-equipped coach. (You will be able to share photos and thoughts with your friends and family in real-time!) You will meet your licensed (and very smart) tour guide. We begin the tour in Jaffa, a 4,000 year old port city, once the gateway to the land of Israel. This is the city where Peter had his amazing vision of the Gentiles entering into the New Covenant and where he raised Tabitha from the dead. The Cliffs at Shfayim We ll will make a short stop at a local Messianic outreach and hear testimony from our own associate Pastor Moti Cohen. Next we ll visit the renovated Port of Tel Aviv and Ron and Elana will take you to one of their favorites restaurants for lunch right on the Mediterranean Coast.
We ll marvel at the beautiful view of the Tel Aviv coastline as we visit one of those places that tourists never see the Amazing Shfayim Cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. We ll drive up the Coastal Shores and visit Caesarea, the most modern city when Yeshua was alive, and the site where the Holy Spirit first fell on the Gentiles, through the preaching of the Jewish evangelist, Simon Peter. If time permits, we ll take a walk on the beach at the ancient aqueduct.. Then, we ll head to our hotel in Haifa for an awesome dinner. Caesarea Nighttime Option! For those who don t want to sleep yet, Elana will lead a group to downtown Haifa. Overnight: Haifa, Dan Panorama Hotel DAY 3 - FRIDAY, MARCH 20: FROM THE CARMEL TO THE GALILEE Enjoy the world-famous Israeli breakfast! We begin this day at the Museum of Secret Immigration (one of Ron s favorite Museums), then, onto the Mt. Carmel rooftop where Elijah called down fire from heaven. From this point we ll be able to see Armageddon. (It time permits, we ll make a brief stop at Usafiya, a Druze village with great shopping!) On the way, we ll visit Carmel Congregation, an on-fire group of Messianic Jews and Israeli Arabs! Now we ll head to the Mt. Of Beatitudes on the Sea of Galilee where Yeshua delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Next, Yeshua s ministry base of operations, in Kfar Nachum (Capernaum). Here Yeshua did many miracles. We will see the home of Simon Peter and the ancient synagogue. We ll then proceed to see the ancient boat dated to the time of Jesus (more exciting than it sounds trust us!). Then, we ll enjoy a Boat Ride across the Sea of Galilee! At sunset, a St. Peter's Fish SHABBAT Dinner (Delicious!) at Ein Gev awaits us. Ron and Elana will recite the blessings over the candles, bread and wine. Northern Israel was the gateway between Asia, Europe and Africa
Caesarea Philippi Overnight: Tiberius, Kibbutz Ein Gev right on the shores of the Sea of Galilee!!! DAY 4 - SATURDAY, MARCH 21: EXPLORE THE GOLAN In late March, the Golan Heights will be in bloom! (Don t forget your camera!) We ll start the day in the Hula Valley, where we will visit the Hula Nature reserve. When the Jews returned to Israel in the 1800s, it was a malaria-filled swamp now it is one of the most amazing places in Israel. For the active ones, there will be an 8K leisurely bike ride through the breathtaking reserve. For others, there will be golf carts. Then, we ll head to the beautiful Tel Dan nature reserve for a short walk next to the Dan River and the Banias, where Peter made his confession in Matthew 16. Overnight: Tiberius, Kibbutz Ein Gev Israeli Guest Speaker TBA DAY 5 - SUNDAY, MARCH 22: JORDAN VALLEY This morning, we ll head to Mt. Arbel, enjoying a stunning view of the Sea of Galilee. We ll proceed to Yardenit, where you will have an opportunity to be immersed by Ron in the Jordan River. It is on to Beit Shean/Scythopolis, the most magnificent archeological site in Israel, located at the juncture of the Jezreel and Jordan valleys, also known as the city of the Decapelos. We ll continue to drive south through the beautiful Jordan Valley. We ll visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls where found. At Kfar Hanokdum, We ll enjoy a Beduin style dinner and a camel ride. We ll will stay in modern air-conditioned rooms, but in the middle of the desert. It is breathtaking! Overnight:
Kfar Hanokdim, Kibbutz style hotel rooms (no tents) DAY 6 - MONDAY, MARCH 23: JUDEAN DESERT For the willing, 5am wake up (Turkish Coffee) for an optional sunrise hike with Ron (box breakfast). The rest of the group will head to Masada (cable car) where we ll meet Ron and the others. Madada Floating in the Dead Sea! was the last Jewish stronghold against the Romans in 70 CE. We ll descend Masada and visit the hiding place of King David, Ein Gedi (One of Ron s favorite spots!) where you will see gorgeous waterfalls, wildlife and more. David wrote many of the Pslams her. Then we ll get to float in the Dead Sea Float before a dramatic Ascend to the Holy City, Jerusalem. Overnight: Jerusalem, Malon Yehuda Evening Israeli Speaker TBA DAY 7 - TUESDAY, MARCH 24: JERUSALEM, OLD CITY We ll begin our day at the epic Mt of Olives, taking in the breathtaking view of the Old City and the site where Jesus will return. Ron will teach about the significance of Golden Gate. We ll travel down the Kidron Valley and proceed to the Garden Of Gethsemane. Next, we ll head to Mt. Zion and visit the Upper Room. From here, we ll continue to the Western ( wailing ) Wall, known as the Kotel, the last remaining wall of the second Jewish Temple. We ll go back in time as we walk the Tunnel Tour (Another favorite of Ron) on the same grounds that date to the time of Messiah. We ll trace the final stops of the Via Dolorosa and proceed to the Garden Tomb for the Lord s Supper and a time of personal reflection. We ll finish this day with a time for shopping the Old City and the famous Arab Bazaar, where you can test your negotiating skills. Overnight: Jerusalem, Malon Yehuda Hotel Elana take those who desire to back to the Old City at night The Golden Gates, where Yeshua will enter Jerusalem
DAY 8 - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25: JERUSALEM, NEW CITY We ll will spend the morning with the Revive Israel team and Asher Intrater for a time of prayer and teaching. Then we ll visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial. This is a both a place of great sadness and an experience of the spirit of hope and triumph, for those who trust in Messiah. We ll proceed to Modern Jerusalem and walk through Shuk Mahane Yehuda, the Jerusalem Outdoor Market. We ll then continue to pray over Jerusalem at the Prayer Tower located on the top floor of one Jerusalem s tallest buildings part of King of Kings Congregation. This is one of the most amazing panoramic views of Jerusalem. Hopefully Pastor Wayne The Shuk Market Hilsden will have time to share with us. Overnight: Jerusalem, Malon Yehuda Hotel DAY 9 - THURSDAY, MARCH 26: JERUSALEM, JEWISH HEART We ll begin this morning at Ir D vid (City of David), at the Gihon Spring, we ll learn of how the city was overtaken by the Jebusites and how the original city of Jerusalem was established by King David. We ll walk through Hezekiah s tunnel (and Amazing Experience!!! Bring a small flashlight!), then proceed to the Southern Wall Excavations. Here, is where Peter preached his first sermon to 3,000 Jewish men, who where soon after immersed in local Mikvot (immersion tanks). The first Jewish flavored mega Church! Ron will teach on the Jewish history of Baptism. We ll continue to the Jewish Quarter, walk through The Cardo, at the Second Temple period, the main street of Jerusalem in Yeshua s time. Our next stop, will be at The Temple Institute, here, we ll learn of the preparations for The Third Jewish Temple and pray that the wonderful knowledge of Messiah will be revealed. We ll return to our hotel for dinner Overnight: Jerusalem, Malon Yehuda Hotel Israeli Guest Speaker TBA
Day 10 - Friday, March 27: Tiferet Yeshua Congregation! Begin the day at Yad Mordecai in the south (Elana s family is from nearby Ashkelon), telling the stories of the first Zionists. Then head back to Tel Aviv, where we will take a short stroll down Rothschild Blvd., one of the most beautiful streets in Israel, leading to Independence Hall, where on May 14, 1948, Israel became a nation. During the trip Ron will share about the amazing events leading up to Ben Gurion s declaration of Independence. Once physical Israel was born, the spiritual rebirth began and that is where we will go next, as we proceed to Ron s congregation, Tiferet Yeshua for an anointed Messianic worship service and dinner with the Congregation. You will hear testimonies from Israelis as we enjoy a meal together. We ll head back to the hotel with both our hearts and our stomachs full. You can enjoy your last evening walking on the boardwalk next to the beach. Overnight: Tel Aviv, Dan Panarama DAY 11 - SATURDAY, MARCH 28: HEAD TO THE AIRPORT You will enjoy a final farewell breakfast with Ron and Elana and it is off to the airport for your 11AM flight home. Of course, now you will have two homes! Rates Include: Meeting and Assistance at Ben Gurion airport on Arrival and Departure 9 nights Hotel Accommodation at the above listed hotels on HB basis (dinner and breakfast) throughout group s stay 9 Days sightseeing with bus and English speaking guide Porterage at the hotels and at the airport upon arrival Overnight for staff where needed Entrance fees as per your suggested itinerary Rates do not include: Lunches en route Travel Insurance (Highly recommended!) Tips and Gratuities, see below Anything that is not mentioned above Tips and Gratuities Tips: although tips are not compulsory they are definitely expected and please find here below a suggested key: - For the guide from $ 5.00-$ 6.00 p/person p/day (Based on 9 days of touring, that is $45-$54 per person. Please set this aside from the outset) - For the driver from $ 3.50-$4.00 p/person p/day (Based on 9 days of touring, that is $31-$36 per person. Please set this aside from the outset) - For the hotel personnel $ 1.00 p/person p/night -Service at restaurants recommended 10%- 12% The Schedule is subject to changes.