An wonderful opportunity to visit the land of Jesus led by a seasoned professional, Rev Peter Green has led many successful tours and this is a tour not to be missed.
Monday 28th October 2019
Today you will meet your fellow group members and leader of the tour Rev Peter Green who has led many successful tours to the Holy Land for a number of years.
Depart from Luton for your EL AL (see left) day time flight (approx 11:45) to Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv arriving (approx 18:30). Transfer in time for evening dinner where you will be checking in to your room at the kibbutz Lehavot Habashan based in the upper Galilee region of Israel.
Tuesday 29th October 2019
After breakfast, a trip to the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus famously preached the “Sermon on the Mount,” widely recognised as the most well known and greatest sermon of all time. Next to Capernaum (see right), known as the “Town of Jesus” where he healed the servant of a Roman Centurion. Then to Mensa Christi Church, before a relaxing boat ride over the Sea of Galilee. A St Peter’s Fish lunch will follow (included in price) before we visit Tel Dan nature reserve. We return to the kibbutz in time for evening dinner.
Wednesday 30th October 2019
After breakfast we begin the day with a trip to the Nazareth Village (see left). Here we will see an open-air museum that reconstructs and re-enacts village life in the Galilee in the time of Jesus. Following this we move on to Mary’s well where it is thought to be the site where the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary. We then travel to Mount Carmel to view a stunning panorama from the roof of the Monastery built on the site thought to be the spot where Elijah contested with the prophets of Ba’al. Should timings work well the lunch stop will be at a Druze Village where you can try their unique style of food. Finally, avisit to Gideon’s Springs based in the Jezreel Valley. We return to our kibbutz for the final time.
Thursday 31st October 2019
Following breakfast we visit to Megiddo [Armageddon] before a short visit to Caesarea “Maritima” (see right) where Cornelius was converted and now known to be the home of Pontus Pilate. Then on to Neot Kedumim for a tour of the Biblical Gardens and lunch (included in price). In the evening we check-in to the Royal Jerusalem Hotel.
Friday 1st November 2019
Today we shall start at the Davidson Centre with its superb dynamic of the Temple, and visit the Southern Steps of the Temple where Jesus overturned the temple rogue traders. Next, the Western (Wailing) Wall, and a view of the Temple Mount, St Stephen’s Gate (Also known as the Lion Gate), Pool of Bethesda & St. Anne’s church, and the Via Dolorosa (The Way of Sorrows) before continuing to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. A walk through the Suk (Bazaar) will bring you to the Cardo the main street from the time of Jesus. Evening free.
Welcome to Jerusalem
Saturday 2nd November 2019
Starting from the Mount of Olives we view Bethlehem, then we travel the ‘Palm Sunday, road, visiting Dominus Flavit (The Tear Drop Church), the Garden of Gethsemane (see right) and the Garden Tomb (Sometimes called Gordon’s Calvary). Here we will enjoy a devotional walk around the lovely garden, after which will be an opportunity for communion.
Sunday 3rd November 2019
Travel down the Jericho Road to the lowest point on Earth at approximately 1300 ft below Sea Level. First a visit to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, next ascend to the summit of Masada by cable car to hear its amazing story. A lunch stop at the Ahava Dead Sea products base and an opportunity buy some special cosmetics before spending time in mud baths, swimming in the Dead Sea (see left), taking Natural Hot Sulphur Spring baths and swimming in the pool at one of the Dead Sea Spa resorts.
Monday 4th November 2019
It’s time for us to return home, we depart our hotel (approx 3am) and transfer to Ben Gurion airport for 4am check in time for a 7am return flight home to the UK, landing in Luton at (approx 10:30am).
£1587 per person sharing a double/twin room
£2056 in a single room
Prices based on minimum of 20+ group members.
Included in Price
Return flights (as shown below) from London Luton to Tel Aviv with EL AL
28 Oct 19 Depart Luton 11:45 and arrive Tel Aviv 18:30
4 Nov Depart Tel Aviv 07:00 and arrive Luton 10:30
Good hotels, Half board accommodation plus 2 lunches (St Peter’s Fish and Not Kedumin Biblical lunch included)
All entrance fees and transfers on arrival/departure.
Fully licensed English speaking guide throughout and air conditioned coach.
Not included
Lunches except the two above mentioned (Included)
Travel Insurance
Gratuities/Tips suggested at £60 per person
