Israel Overview
Join True Bethel Baptist Church and Bishop Darius G. Pridgen
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A (7) day Spiritual Journey to Israel
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Depart Friday, August 16th, 2019, 4:30pmOvernight flight from Toronto, Canada to Tel Aviv, Israel arriving Saturday, August 17, 2019, 10am
· Return - Depart Thursday, August 22,2019, 11:45amfrom Tel Aviv, Israel to Toronto, Canada arriving 4:25pm
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Must have Valid Passport
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Passport must be valid 6 months after departure from Israel
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Price based on Double Occupancy, $2500/Per Person
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Price includes:
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Round Trip Airfare
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Breakfast and Dinner
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(1) lunch the Traditional St. Peter's Fish on Turanteen in Galilee (sy)
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$100 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT is required to secure a seat due by DECEMBER 9th, 2018
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Passport information is needed at time of deposit
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Payments will be accepted at the Hospitality window by any of the
Committee Members:
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Trustee Velinda Ellis
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Bernadette Washington
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Thriesta Becerril
Day 1
Depart Friday, August 16th, 2019, 4:30pmOvernight flight from Toronto, Canada to Tel Aviv, Israel arriving Saturday, August 17, 2019, 10am. Meet and assist, transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - Caesarea/Muhraka/Megiddo/Acre
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. Continue to the Galilee for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - Tiberias/Capernaum/Banias
After a short tour of Tiberias, enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee; visit the Yigal Alon center where the "Jesus boat", an ancient fishing boat from the 1st century, is displayed. Continue to Capernaum to visit the remains of the 2nd century synagogue. Stop at Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of Fish and Loaves, and visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Proceed to Mount of Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the sermon on the mount. Drive to the Banias Springs and tour the Golan heights. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 – Cana/Nazareth/Beit Shean
Drive to Cana to visit the Wedding Church, where Jesus performed his first miracle turning water into wine. Continue to Nazareth to visit the Church of Annunciation, Joseph’s workshop and Mary’s well. Proceed to Yardenit, the baptismal site on the Jordan river; next, stop at Beit Shean to visit the newly excavated Roman City and amphitheatre. Drive along the Jordan valley to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 - Jerusalem - Old City
Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city; visit the Church of All Nations, King David’s Tomb and Room of Last Supper on Mt. Zion. Enter the Old City; walk through the Cardo, the ancient roman road; visit the Jewish and Christian quarters; view the Temple Mount; walk along the Via Dolorosa and the oriental Bazaar to visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Next, drive to the Garden Tomb and enjoy the beautiful gardens and peaceful ambiance. Dinner and Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 6 - Jerusalem – New City and Bethlehem
Drive to Ein Karem to visit the Church of Visitation; then proceed to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit Israel Museum, the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period. Proceed to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus; visit Shepherds' field; walk through Manger Square to visit the remarkable Church of Nativity. Return to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight
Day 7 – Departure
Transfer to the airport for your returning flight. Return - Depart Thursday, August 22,2019, 11:45amfrom Tel Aviv, Israel to Toronto, Canada arriving 4:25pm
Hotels quoted:
01 Night Grand Beach Tel Aviv
https://www.grandhotels-israel.com/grand-beach-hotel-tel-aviv
02 Nights Leonardo Tiberias
https://www.leonardo-hotels.com/tiberias-hotels
03 Nights Grand Court Jerusalem https://www.grandhotels-israel.com/grand-court-hotel-jerusalem
Includes:
·Meeting and Assistance by Kenes staff at the Airport
·Escorted Transfers by licensed English speaking guide in and out
·Six (6) overnights as above mentioned HB (breakfast and dinner)
·Five (5) full days of touring with English licensed speaking guide.
·One (1) lunch, the traditional St. Peter fish on the sea of galilee
·All visits and entrances fee as per attached program
·DLX air conditioned bus with WIFI
o Up to 16 people in a mini bus
o From 17 participants a full bus
·Porterage service at hotels and airport
·Kenes kit to each participant (hat & map)
·Bus sign specially made for the group.
·Pilgrim certificate to each participant
·Farewell dinner at the hotel the night before departure,
Not Includes:
·Medical and travel insurance
·Extras and personal expenses
·Beverages at meals
·Lunches (not mentioned)
·Tips for guide / driver / hotels and restaurants
·Visa entry to Israel if any nationality might need
·On entry into Israel you will receive at the border control a small
Note:
Entry Permit (a small blue card) – this must be kept until your departure out of the country. You will most likely be asked, at hotel check- ins, to produce this as proof of your tourist status in the country, thus exempting you from the Value Added Tax on hotel accommodation, which is currently 17%. If you do not have the Entry Permit you will be liable to pay the VAT directly to the hotel for all services taken at the hotel.
Download Registration form by clicking HERE