PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND 19 – 27 November 2020
Tour Code: ET137 Country: Leader: Rt. Rev’d Nick McKinnel & Ven Nick Shutt Departure Date: 19th November 2020 Number of nights: 8
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Israel here we come!Read More
Day 1 Thursday 19th November Tel Aviv
Depart UK and arrive at Ben Gurion Airport Tel Aviv, where you will meet your guide and transfer to your hotel, in Netanya, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea – for dinner and overnight stay.
CaesareaRead More
Day 2 Friday 20th November Netanya – Sea of Galilee
We start the day at Caesarea, visiting the remains of Herod’s harbour and palace, the amphitheatre and the new visitor centre. Then we journey north we ascend Mt. Carmel to Muhraka, where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal, then on to the Crusader city of Akko (Acre). Light permitting we will view Lake Galilee from the top of Mt. Arbel. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.
NazarethRead More
Day 3 Saturday 21st November – Galilee
Our first stop is Mount Tabor, believed to be the site of the Transfiguration; the ride up and down the hairpin bends is very exciting! Then onto Nazareth. Visit the Nazareth Village and Cana and ending the day at Yardenit, the baptismal site on the River Jordan. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Sea of Galilee Read More
Day 4 – Sunday 22nd November- Sea of Galilee – Jerusalem
Start the day with a boat trip, visit the Mt of Beatitudes, we continue our exploration round the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Communion at Tabgha and Primacy of Peter of Peter. We start our transfer to Jerusalem via Jericho and a visit to the Mt of Temptation and we see the traditional site of the Sycamore Tree. We then journey on up to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel in Jerusalem.
Church of the NativityRead More
Day 5 – Monday 23rd November- Jerusalem
Today we visit the Mt of Olives and we will walk down the Palm Sunday route to the Garden of Gethsemane. Visit the Church of Dominus Flevit and the Church of the Agony. Visit Mt Zion and the Room of the Last Supper. In the afternoon we shall visit Bethlehem, Church of the Nativity and Shepherd’s Fields; where we will have an opportunity to shop for olive wood souvenirs. Dinner and overnight stay in Jerusalem.
Dead SeaRead More
Day 6 –Tuesday 24th November – Dead Sea Masada
Today we travel south through the beautiful Judean hills and descend 3,600 feet to the Dead Sea, visiting the Qumran caves where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. We drive along the shore of the Dead Sea and ascend Masada by cable car, the spectacular desert fortress. In the afternoon we have time to experience floating in the Dead Sea and perhaps even a mud bath and a visit to the Ahava factory. On our return we will visit Bethany and the Tomb of Lazarus Dinner subject to prevailing conditions Overnight stay in Jerusalem.
JerusalemRead More
Day 7 – Wednesday 25th November – Jerusalem
Enter the old city via the Lion Gate and visit St Anne’s Church and the Pool of Bethesda. Walk down the Via Dolorosa ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Afternoon at leisure in Jerusalem for free time Overnight stay in Jerusalem
Israel MuseumRead More
Day 8 – Thursday 26th November – Tel Aviv
After breakfast communion at the Garden Tomb. Drive by the Knesset Building – Israel’s parliament and see the famous Menorah. Visit the Israel Museum and see the Model of the City of Jerusalem at the time of the 2nd Temple and also the Shrine of the Book – a section dedicated to the Dead Sea scrolls. Then onwards to visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial Museum. Overnight Jerusalem
Goodbye JerusalemRead More
Day 9 – Friday 27th November – Jerusalem – London
Transfer to Ben Gurion departures for your flight to London Heathrow.
Tour InformationRead More
Price: £1935.50 per person based on 2 people sharing
price in a single room £2468.50
What is included in the price:
- Return direct flights to Tel Aviv
- Meeting and assistance on arrival and departure at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport
- Travel in luxury air conditioned coaches
- 8 nights Half board accommodation in popular hotels
- Experienced leader
- Qualified Tour Guide
- Tips for hotel porterage.
Price does not include
- Transport to London Heathrow
- Fully comprehensive Travel Insurance, Travelink offer excellent coverage for competitive prices, details to book this insurance can be found on the booking form
- Lunches, drinks and other personal items
- Single Room Supplement £534 per person
- Tips for tour guide and driver.