footsteps of jesus holy land tour
footsteps of jesus holy land tour
$5,349
CAD
$5,349 CAD | 10 days
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Day
Location
Details
March2
MONCTON, TORONTO
Day 1 - Monday
Departure from Moncton on Air Canada at 12:00pm arriving in Toronto at 1:32pm Connect to our non-stop Air Canada flight to Tel Aviv departing at 4:30pm.
Departure from Moncton on Air Canada at 12:00pm arriving in Toronto at 1:32pm Connect to our non-stop Air Canada flight to Tel Aviv departing at 4:30pm.
March3
TEL AVIV, JAFFA
Day 2 - Tuesday
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:15am where our tour guide will meet us. We start with a short tour of Jaffa that affords us a breathtaking view of the city of Tel Aviv. At this picturesque port city of winding alleys, art galleries and crafts boutiques, King Solomon had the cedars of Lebanon rafted for the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem. You will view the spot of the House of Simon the Tanner. Transfer to the hotel for check-in. Balance of the day will be at leisure. Walk along the Mediterranean promenade to see the sunset before dinner.
Dinner and overnight at the Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:15am where our tour guide will meet us. We start with a short tour of Jaffa that affords us a breathtaking view of the city of Tel Aviv. At this picturesque port city of winding alleys, art galleries and crafts boutiques, King Solomon had the cedars of Lebanon rafted for the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem. You will view the spot of the House of Simon the Tanner. Transfer to the hotel for check-in. Balance of the day will be at leisure. Walk along the Mediterranean promenade to see the sunset before dinner.
Dinner and overnight at the Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv
March4
CAESAREA, MT.CARMEL, NAZARETH
Day 3 - Wednesday
We drive north along the Plain of Sharon, the Mediterranean and the old coastal road- the Via Maris which linked Egypt and Babylon as we journey towards Galilee. We stop at Caesarea the incredible fortress city built by King Herod the Great. Here, Pontius Pilate had his base; where Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10); where Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30) and where Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit the Roman Theatre, the Hippodrome, the Crusader City. We then travel north towards Haifa and ascend Mt. Carmel the site where the prophet Elijah fought the 400 false prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:30). We will stop for an incredible panoramic view of Haifa. We proceed to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. Continue to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee.
Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
We drive north along the Plain of Sharon, the Mediterranean and the old coastal road- the Via Maris which linked Egypt and Babylon as we journey towards Galilee. We stop at Caesarea the incredible fortress city built by King Herod the Great. Here, Pontius Pilate had his base; where Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10); where Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30) and where Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit the Roman Theatre, the Hippodrome, the Crusader City. We then travel north towards Haifa and ascend Mt. Carmel the site where the prophet Elijah fought the 400 false prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:30). We will stop for an incredible panoramic view of Haifa. We proceed to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. Continue to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee.
Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
March5
JESUS’ MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 4 - Thursday
After breakfast we begin the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee Continue to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of his miracles (Mark 2:4; Matt.8:5; 14-7; 9; 1-7; 17:18). We will see the remains of Peter’s house and the synagogue site where Jesus taught and worshipped (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31). Drive to Tabgha and visit the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes. Continue to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered what is perhaps the most famous sermon ever preached – “The Sermon On The Mount” (Matt.5). Visit the newly excavated town of Magdala the town of Mary of Magdalena.
Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
After breakfast we begin the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee Continue to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of his miracles (Mark 2:4; Matt.8:5; 14-7; 9; 1-7; 17:18). We will see the remains of Peter’s house and the synagogue site where Jesus taught and worshipped (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31). Drive to Tabgha and visit the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes. Continue to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered what is perhaps the most famous sermon ever preached – “The Sermon On The Mount” (Matt.5). Visit the newly excavated town of Magdala the town of Mary of Magdalena.
Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
March6
JESUS MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 5 - Friday
We start the day at Hazor. the largest biblical-era site in Israel, an area of some 200 acres. Drive north to Tel Dan a nature reserve and the source of the Dan and Jordan rivers. It is an impressive archaeological site with unique remains of the Canaanite and Israelite cities and a Biblical High Place. We continue to the Golan Heights and visit Banias, one of the sources of the Jordan River and the site of ancient “Caesarea Philipi”, where Peter made the confession of faith in Christ (Matt; 16:16). Return to your Guest House via the east side of the Sea of Galilee stopping at Kursi to see the place where the demons entered the swine and entered the Sea of Galilee.
Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
We start the day at Hazor. the largest biblical-era site in Israel, an area of some 200 acres. Drive north to Tel Dan a nature reserve and the source of the Dan and Jordan rivers. It is an impressive archaeological site with unique remains of the Canaanite and Israelite cities and a Biblical High Place. We continue to the Golan Heights and visit Banias, one of the sources of the Jordan River and the site of ancient “Caesarea Philipi”, where Peter made the confession of faith in Christ (Matt; 16:16). Return to your Guest House via the east side of the Sea of Galilee stopping at Kursi to see the place where the demons entered the swine and entered the Sea of Galilee.
Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
March7
GALILEE, JERUSALEM
Day 6 - Saturday
We start the day with a visit to Yardenit, the Baptismal Centre on the Jordan River. Drive to Megiddo, one of King Solomon’s walled fortified cities (1 Kings 9:15; 10:26), with ruins of 20 levels of civilization. From here, the Books of Daniel and Revelation will come alive as we read about the final Battle of Armageddon. We continue southward to Beit Shean, where we will walk through the incredible excavations of the largest ongoing archaeological dig in the land of Israel with its Roman theatre, colonnaded Roman streets, mosaics and Roman bathhouses. It is also the city where the body of King Saul and his sons where nailed to the walls by the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10). We then drive through the lush Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35:1-2) before ascending up the Judean Wilderness to the Holy City of Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day with a visit to Yardenit, the Baptismal Centre on the Jordan River. Drive to Megiddo, one of King Solomon’s walled fortified cities (1 Kings 9:15; 10:26), with ruins of 20 levels of civilization. From here, the Books of Daniel and Revelation will come alive as we read about the final Battle of Armageddon. We continue southward to Beit Shean, where we will walk through the incredible excavations of the largest ongoing archaeological dig in the land of Israel with its Roman theatre, colonnaded Roman streets, mosaics and Roman bathhouses. It is also the city where the body of King Saul and his sons where nailed to the walls by the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10). We then drive through the lush Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35:1-2) before ascending up the Judean Wilderness to the Holy City of Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
March8
OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
Day 7 - Sunday
We will drive to the top of the Mount of Olives, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Tracing the footsteps of Jesus, we will stroll down the Palm Sunday Route on the Mount of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. From here, we proceed by bus across the Kidron Valley, past the Tombs of Absalom, Zechariah and James and proceed to Mt Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room (Room of the Last Supper), and the Church of St. Peter’s in Gallicantu, built on top of the High Priest Caiphas’ house. We walk to the Zion Gate and enter the Old City of Jerusalem through this gate and walk through the Armenian Quarter to the Jewish Quarter. Visit the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot. We continue our walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda, St. Anne’s Church, Chapel of the Flagellation and Pilate’s Judgment Hall. We pass through the colourful bazaars, alleyways and market places and reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a brief visit. Finish the day with a visit to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary with a group communion in one of the gardens.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We will drive to the top of the Mount of Olives, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Tracing the footsteps of Jesus, we will stroll down the Palm Sunday Route on the Mount of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. From here, we proceed by bus across the Kidron Valley, past the Tombs of Absalom, Zechariah and James and proceed to Mt Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room (Room of the Last Supper), and the Church of St. Peter’s in Gallicantu, built on top of the High Priest Caiphas’ house. We walk to the Zion Gate and enter the Old City of Jerusalem through this gate and walk through the Armenian Quarter to the Jewish Quarter. Visit the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot. We continue our walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda, St. Anne’s Church, Chapel of the Flagellation and Pilate’s Judgment Hall. We pass through the colourful bazaars, alleyways and market places and reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a brief visit. Finish the day with a visit to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary with a group communion in one of the gardens.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
March9
JERUSALEM, BETHLEHEM
Day 8 - Monday
We start the day at the City of David Excavations to see remains of Jerusalem from the time of King David. See the Hezekiah Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam. Continue to the Davidson Centre and visit the archaeological park of the excavations along the Western and Southern walls of the Temple Mount of Jerusalem. Drive to the New city of Jerusalem by visiting Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the Holocaust commemorating the six million Jews who perished. Visit and walk through the newly opened Museum, visit the Children’s Memorial, walk along the Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles for those who risked their lives to save Jewish lives. Continue to the Israel Museum and visit the Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest manuscripts of the Bible ever found. Visit the model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple Period as it looked from the time of Jesus. Finish the day with a drive to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity before returning to Jerusalem where you will have time for personal shopping. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day at the City of David Excavations to see remains of Jerusalem from the time of King David. See the Hezekiah Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam. Continue to the Davidson Centre and visit the archaeological park of the excavations along the Western and Southern walls of the Temple Mount of Jerusalem. Drive to the New city of Jerusalem by visiting Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the Holocaust commemorating the six million Jews who perished. Visit and walk through the newly opened Museum, visit the Children’s Memorial, walk along the Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles for those who risked their lives to save Jewish lives. Continue to the Israel Museum and visit the Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest manuscripts of the Bible ever found. Visit the model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple Period as it looked from the time of Jesus. Finish the day with a drive to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity before returning to Jerusalem where you will have time for personal shopping. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
March10
MASADA, DEAD SEA, EIN GEDI
Day 9 - Tuesday
Drive to the lowest point on earth to the Dead Sea. We view Qumran, where a shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 in a cave. These scrolls are the oldest scriptures of the Bible ever found. You will see where the Essenes who wrote these scrolls lived and wrote these scrolls. Continue south to Masada. Ascend by cable car to the summit of this fortress built by King Herod the Great and the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots. You will visit the palaces, bathhouses, swimming pool, and the oldest synagogue in the world on this mount. Continue to the shores of the Dead Sea where you will have time to take a float in the saltiest body of water in world. Finish the day at the Oasis of Ein Gedi. En Gedi was one of David's main hideouts when Saul was pursuing his life.Visit the Nature Reserve and view the waterfalls in the desert. Return to Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Drive to the lowest point on earth to the Dead Sea. We view Qumran, where a shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 in a cave. These scrolls are the oldest scriptures of the Bible ever found. You will see where the Essenes who wrote these scrolls lived and wrote these scrolls. Continue south to Masada. Ascend by cable car to the summit of this fortress built by King Herod the Great and the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots. You will visit the palaces, bathhouses, swimming pool, and the oldest synagogue in the world on this mount. Continue to the shores of the Dead Sea where you will have time to take a float in the saltiest body of water in world. Finish the day at the Oasis of Ein Gedi. En Gedi was one of David's main hideouts when Saul was pursuing his life.Visit the Nature Reserve and view the waterfalls in the desert. Return to Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
March11
TORONTO, Moncton, MONCTON
Day 10 - Wednesday
Depart Tel Aviv to Toronto flying non-stop to Toronto with Air Canada departing at 11:55am and arriving in Toronto at 6:0pm. Connect in Toronto to Moncton with Air Canada departing at 8:55pm and arriving in Moncton at 11:48pm.
Depart Tel Aviv to Toronto flying non-stop to Toronto with Air Canada departing at 11:55am and arriving in Toronto at 6:0pm. Connect in Toronto to Moncton with Air Canada departing at 8:55pm and arriving in Moncton at 11:48pm.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
All participants must review the Full Terms of Service here https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern on all matters not specifically mentioned below.
TOUR PRICE: $5,349 Canadian per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 20 paying passengers.
If the group is less than 20 paying passengers, there will be a supplement of $240 per person to the above rates
***IF YOU PAY BY CHEQUE or E-TRANSFER INSTEAD OF A CREDIT CARD YOU MAY DEDUCT $160 PER PERSON TO THE ABOVE RATES. ***
It is agreed that the Travel Fees will include all of the Company’s costs in order to provide the tours, including any tax obligation that may be imposed on the travel services or the Company directly. Company reserves the right to change the Fees in the event of any change to the cost of any travel services or tax imposed on the travel services or Company, including the imposition of any tax or visa expense, currency fluctuation of more than 5% or add-ons requested to the itinerary until the tour is complete.
Departure from Moncton to Tel Aviv flying non-stop with Air Canada via Toronto.
Included in your tour:
Please ensure that you are in possession of a Canadian Passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival in Israel. If you have a passport from another country, it is your responsibility to inquire at the Israeli Consulate if a Visa is required before entering Israel.
Starting from January 1, 2025, tourists, coming to Israel from countries exempt from a visa, will be required to fill out the ETA-IL form before arriving in Israel.
A tourist who will not have a completed form will not be able to check-in and board the flight.
Here is the link for the form: Israel-entry https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
TO REGISTER:
You can register on-line as an option if you go to our website: www.ihtours.com On the home page, click on Protestant Tours and scroll down till you see your tour and click on Register and follow the instructions.
YOU MAY PAY BY: E-TRANSFER, CHEQUE, MONEY ORDER, BANK DRAFT OR CREDIT CARD.
Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com
Please put the code 'DK5080' in the notes for us to match the payment.
Personal cheque, money order, bank draft; should be made payable to:
International Heritage Tours 7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200 Thornhill, ON L4J 2J6
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (December 2, 2025) less $200 administration fee. Less than 90 days before departure the deposit is non-refundable. Full non-refundable payment of the final balance is due 60 days before departure (January 2, 2026).
CONTACT:
Pastor Joel Eastwood
Email: JTEASTWOOD07@GMAIL.COM
Tel: 1-506-853-7339
Emmanuel Baptist Church
187 McLaughlin Dr.
Moncton, NB E1A 4P4
TRAVEL INSURANCE PLANS OFFERED BY IHT:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
Tel: 1-877-999-8868
SARA - ext. 391 or email:sara@ihtours.com
All participants must review the Full Terms of Service here https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern on all matters not specifically mentioned below.
TOUR PRICE: $5,349 Canadian per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 20 paying passengers.
If the group is less than 20 paying passengers, there will be a supplement of $240 per person to the above rates
***IF YOU PAY BY CHEQUE or E-TRANSFER INSTEAD OF A CREDIT CARD YOU MAY DEDUCT $160 PER PERSON TO THE ABOVE RATES. ***
It is agreed that the Travel Fees will include all of the Company’s costs in order to provide the tours, including any tax obligation that may be imposed on the travel services or the Company directly. Company reserves the right to change the Fees in the event of any change to the cost of any travel services or tax imposed on the travel services or Company, including the imposition of any tax or visa expense, currency fluctuation of more than 5% or add-ons requested to the itinerary until the tour is complete.
Departure from Moncton to Tel Aviv flying non-stop with Air Canada via Toronto.
Included in your tour:
- 8 nights at selected hotels in Israel
- Buffet breakfast & dinners daily in the hotels
- Porterage at airport and hotels
- Air-conditioned transportation
- 7 full days of sightseeing
- English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
- All entrance fees to places of interest on the itinerary
- Whispering earpieces to hear the guide clearly
- All hotel taxes and service charges
- Airport taxes and surcharges of Air Canada
- Single Supplement of $1,300 (for those who want to be alone in the room).
- Comprehensive and Cancellation Travel Insurance
- Tips to Driver, Guide and Restaurant staff of $100 USD to be paid to Joel Eastwood
Please ensure that you are in possession of a Canadian Passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival in Israel. If you have a passport from another country, it is your responsibility to inquire at the Israeli Consulate if a Visa is required before entering Israel.
Starting from January 1, 2025, tourists, coming to Israel from countries exempt from a visa, will be required to fill out the ETA-IL form before arriving in Israel.
A tourist who will not have a completed form will not be able to check-in and board the flight.
Here is the link for the form: Israel-entry https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
TO REGISTER:
You can register on-line as an option if you go to our website: www.ihtours.com On the home page, click on Protestant Tours and scroll down till you see your tour and click on Register and follow the instructions.
YOU MAY PAY BY: E-TRANSFER, CHEQUE, MONEY ORDER, BANK DRAFT OR CREDIT CARD.
Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com
Please put the code 'DK5080' in the notes for us to match the payment.
Personal cheque, money order, bank draft; should be made payable to:
International Heritage Tours 7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200 Thornhill, ON L4J 2J6
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (December 2, 2025) less $200 administration fee. Less than 90 days before departure the deposit is non-refundable. Full non-refundable payment of the final balance is due 60 days before departure (January 2, 2026).
CONTACT:
Pastor Joel Eastwood
Email: JTEASTWOOD07@GMAIL.COM
Tel: 1-506-853-7339
Emmanuel Baptist Church
187 McLaughlin Dr.
Moncton, NB E1A 4P4
TRAVEL INSURANCE PLANS OFFERED BY IHT:
- All Inclusive and Non-medical
- Contact us for rates.
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
Tel: 1-877-999-8868
SARA - ext. 391 or email:sara@ihtours.com
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**