Jeff And Kay Lucas Tour of Israel 13th-20th November 2023

Tour Code: GC237 Country: Israel Leader: Jeff and Kay Lucas Departure Date: 13^th November 2023 Number of nights: 7

Jeff and Kay Lucas are excited to lead a very special tour of Israel. Jeff is an international author, speaker and broadcaster. His passion is to equip the Church with biblical, practical bible teaching, marked by vulnerability and humour. Jeff and his wife Kay have now led a number of highly successful tours to the Holy Land and I would encourage you to join them in November. Please view the video below for a taster and have a read of the full day to day itinerary which outlines all the places you will visit and everything that is included in the tour cost.

Book early for a £50.00 per person early booking discount – limited availability – secure your place now.

Day 1 - Welcome to IsraelRead MoreRead Less

Monday 13th November 2023

We depart from London Luton at 11:45am and arrive in Tel Aviv at 18:35pm local time. Lunch will be served on board your flight. We meet our licensed Israeli tour guide and coach driver before making the transfer to the Eden Inn, Zichron Yaakov in good time for evening dinner.

Day 2 - Caesarea and GalileeRead MoreRead Less

Tuesday 14th November 2023

We begin the day with an Israeli buffet style breakfast. Our first visit will be to Caesarea Maritime, the home of Pontius Pilate. We continue north towards the Sea of Galilee, and on route we stop off at Mt Carmel, where Elijah had his fiery showdown with the Prophets of Baal. Our final visit will be to the town of Magdala, home of Mary Magdalene. We will arrive in good time for evening dinner and overnight at Galilion Hotel.

We will share an optional evening gathering.

Day 3 - Banias, Mt. of Beatitudes, Capernaum, Sea of GalileeRead MoreRead Less

Wednesday 15th November 2023

Following breakfast, we begin the day at Caesarea Philippi aka Banias where Jesus asks Peter “who do you say I am”. Next, we visit the Mount of Beatitudes where we will have use of the private, open air theatre. We visit Tabgha (feeding of 5000 site) before a stop at Capernaum, the village of Naum and the town where Jesus based His ministry after He was rejected at Nazareth, next we make a short lunch stop in Tiberius (payable locally). After lunch we will take a relaxing boat trip on the Sea of Galilee where you will have the opportunity to partake in Communion should you wish. Finally, we view the 2000+ year old “Jesus Boat”, located at the Ginosar museum. We return to the Galilion hotel for evening dinner and overnight.

We will share an optional evening gathering.

Day 4 - Nazareth Village and Welcome to JerusalemRead MoreRead Less

Thursday 16th November 2023

Today we head to Jerusalem, on route we stop at the Nazareth Village to see the life working reconstruction of what Nazareth would have looked like in the time of Jesus. We enter Jerusalem and ascend the Mount of Olives for the classic panoramic photoshoot of the city. In the evening following the end of Shabbat we enter the Western Wall. Overnight stay and evening dinner will be at the Dan Panorama Jerusalem.

We will share an optional evening gathering.

Day 5 - The Old City WalkRead MoreRead Less

Friday 17th November 2023

Today we will have a walking tour of the Old City of Jerusalem. We will visit the Garden of Gethsemane private area for 1 hour where Jesus was betrayed by Judas. We will walk the Palm Sunday route along the Via Do Lo Rosa viewing the 14 stations of the cross which will bring us to St Annes Church where we will witness it’s amazing acoustics and then onto the Pool of Bethesda. We will also visit St Marks Church and we will finish the day viewing David’s City and the Upper room where the last supper took place. We then return to our Jerusalem hotel for evening dinner and overnight stay.

We will share an optional evening gathering.

Day 6 - Dead Sea DayRead MoreRead Less

Saturday 18th November 2023

We begin the day with a trip to the authentic baptismal site at Qsar El Yahud where we will have the chance to conduct several baptisms as required. If you want to get baptised you will need to buy a baptismal gown, approximately 10 US dollars or 35 NIS. We will then go to the Dead Sea beach where we will enjoy bathing ourselves in Dead Sea Mud and floating in the Dead Sea, a unique experience. We finish the day with a visit to the Masada fortress to hear it’s amazing story of the Jews last stand against the Romans.

We will share an optional evening gathering.

PLEASE NOTE: WE SUGGEST YOU BRING A TOWEL WITH YOU FOR THE DEAD SEA DAY! You can hire towels on site for around 10 Shekels, payable locally.

Day 7 - Israel Museum and BethlehemRead MoreRead Less

Sunday 19th November 2023

Following breakfast, we begin at the Israel Museum to see the amazing Model of the City of Jerusalem from the time of the 2nd Temple in 1:50 scale. We then go to Bethlehem to have lunch at Beit A Liqa. Following this we view the Shepherds Fields before having free time at a market.

We will share an optional evening gathering.

Day 8 - Goodbye JerusalemRead MoreRead Less

Monday 20th November 2023

Our final morning will conclude with a visit to the Garden Tomb where we will have the opportunity to share a final communion together. Next we visit Neot Kedumin Biblical Gardens for a tour and lunch before we transfer to Ben Gurion airport for our 17:15pm flight home to London Heathrow landing at 20:45pm local time. Transfer to Luton Airport available see details in the Tour information and prices section below.

Tour information and PricesRead MoreRead Less

Prices

£2793.00 per person sharing a double/twin room (Based on minimum 20 paying group members)

£2713.00 per person sharing a triple room.

Single room occupancy £3774.00

Book early for a £50.00 per person early booking discount – limited availability – secure your place now.

Included:

Superior 4* hotels

Flights from London Luton to Tel Aviv and return to London Heathrow.

Fully licensed English speaking tour Guide, Coach, all entrance fees and sites as per itinerary.

Daily Israeli buffet breakfast and dinner

ATOL certificate for your financial protection

Not Included

*Optional Coach service from Heathrow to Luton on 20th November for £16.50 per person.

Tips/Gratuities are suggested at £50 per person.

Travel Insurance and any lunches except where mentioned in the itinerary.

Travelink have an excellent travel insurance policy for Israel https://toursforchristians.com/insurance-details/

Deposit is £250 per person, complete the booking form by clicking the button below .

Please note: all itineraries, flight details and hotels are subject to change.

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