“jem prophecy & israel tour” (henry a benach)
“jem prophecy & israel tour” (henry a benach)
$3,549
USD
$3,549 USD | 11 days
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Day
Location
Details
November27
Departure
Day 1 – Thursday
Departure from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on Lufthansa departing at 4:50pm to Tel Aviv via Frankfurt.
Departure from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on Lufthansa departing at 4:50pm to Tel Aviv via Frankfurt.
November28
TEL AVIV
Day 2 –Friday
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 3:30pm where our tour guide will meet us. After our tour we will be transferred to our hotel in Tel Aviv. Balance of the day will be at leisure. Walk along the Mediterranean promenade to see the sunset before dinner.
Dinner and overnight at the Metropolitan Hotel, Tel Aviv
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 3:30pm where our tour guide will meet us. After our tour we will be transferred to our hotel in Tel Aviv. Balance of the day will be at leisure. Walk along the Mediterranean promenade to see the sunset before dinner.
Dinner and overnight at the Metropolitan Hotel, Tel Aviv
November29
JAFFA, CAESAREA, MT CARMEL, MEGIDDO, SEA OF GALILEE
Day 3 – Saturday
After breakfast a short drive to 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. 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 turn inland and proceed 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 while viewing the Plains of Jezreel. Continue to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee.
Dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
After breakfast a short drive to 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. 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 turn inland and proceed 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 while viewing the Plains of Jezreel. Continue to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee.
Dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
November30
JESUS' MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 4 – Sunday
After breakfast we begin the day at 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. We will drive north of 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). We finish the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. 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 Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
After breakfast we begin the day at 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. We will drive north of 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). We finish the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. 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 Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
December1
NAZARETH, BEIT SHEAN, JERUSALEM
Day 5 – Monday
We start the day with a visit to Yardenit, the Baptismal Centre on the Jordan River. We proceed to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. 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 Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day with a visit to Yardenit, the Baptismal Centre on the Jordan River. We proceed to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. 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 Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
December2
OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
Day 6 – Tuesday
We start the day at the top of the Mt. 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. Continue to Mt Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room (Room of the Last Supper), King David’s Tomb 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. Walk along the Roman/Byzantine Street called the “Cardo” to the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot. A tour of the Western Wall Tunnels to visit the remains from the time of the Second Temple. 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. Walk through the alleyways of the Old City and exit from the Jaffa Gate where our bus will be waiting for us.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jeruslaem.
We start the day at the top of the Mt. 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. Continue to Mt Zion to visit the traditional site of the Upper Room (Room of the Last Supper), King David’s Tomb 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. Walk along the Roman/Byzantine Street called the “Cardo” to the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot. A tour of the Western Wall Tunnels to visit the remains from the time of the Second Temple. 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. Walk through the alleyways of the Old City and exit from the Jaffa Gate where our bus will be waiting for us.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jeruslaem.
December3
JERUSALEM, BETHLEHEM
Day 7 – Wednesday
We start the day in 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. Continue to the Davidson Center to visit the Southern Wall excavations. Continue to the City of David and explore the excavations from the time of King David and see the Pool of Siloam. We have a short drive to Bethlehem to visit the Church of Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus and the oldest church in the Holy Land. We finish the day with a visit to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary for a communion service before returning to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day in 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. Continue to the Davidson Center to visit the Southern Wall excavations. Continue to the City of David and explore the excavations from the time of King David and see the Pool of Siloam. We have a short drive to Bethlehem to visit the Church of Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus and the oldest church in the Holy Land. We finish the day with a visit to the Garden Tomb or Gordon’s Calvary for a communion service before returning to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
December4
JERUSALEM, DEAD SEA, MASADA, QUMRAN
Day 8- Thursday
Depart Jerusalem and drive to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea. We will stop at Qumran for a visit where a young shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 in the cave, which you will see. These scrolls are the oldest scriptures of the Bible ever found. Continue south to Masada. You will take a cable car to the summit of this magnificent fortress built by King Herod the Great and the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots. You will walk around this historic ruins you will see the palaces, bath houses, swimming pool, the oldest synagogue in the world on this mountain in the middle of the desert. After descending this mountain by cable car we travel to the shores of the Dead Sea where you will have time to take a float in the saltiest body of water in world. Return to Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
Depart Jerusalem and drive to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea. We will stop at Qumran for a visit where a young shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 in the cave, which you will see. These scrolls are the oldest scriptures of the Bible ever found. Continue south to Masada. You will take a cable car to the summit of this magnificent fortress built by King Herod the Great and the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots. You will walk around this historic ruins you will see the palaces, bath houses, swimming pool, the oldest synagogue in the world on this mountain in the middle of the desert. After descending this mountain by cable car we travel to the shores of the Dead Sea where you will have time to take a float in the saltiest body of water in world. Return to Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
December5
JERUSALEM
Day 9 – Friday
After breakfast, enjoy a day of leisure. Perhaps re-visit the Old City for shopping in the bazaars. Visit many of the Museums that Jerusalem has to offer that you did not see on the tour, shop in the largest indoor shopping mall in Israel for or just relax at the hotel. We will have a farewell dinner in a Middle Eastern Restaurant before transferring to the airport check-in for our flight home.
After breakfast, enjoy a day of leisure. Perhaps re-visit the Old City for shopping in the bazaars. Visit many of the Museums that Jerusalem has to offer that you did not see on the tour, shop in the largest indoor shopping mall in Israel for or just relax at the hotel. We will have a farewell dinner in a Middle Eastern Restaurant before transferring to the airport check-in for our flight home.
December6
TEL AVIV, ATLANTA
Day 10---Saturday
We depart with Lufthansa departing Tel Aviv at 5:15am. Arriving in Frankfurt at 8:55am. Depart Frankfurt at 10:35am arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport at 3:05pm.
We depart with Lufthansa departing Tel Aviv at 5:15am. Arriving in Frankfurt at 8:55am. Depart Frankfurt at 10:35am arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport at 3:05pm.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
All participants must review the Full Terms of Service HERE. These full terms of service will govern on all matters not specifically mentioned below.
TOUR PRICE: $3,549 USD per person
based on double occupancy with a minimum of 20 paying passengers.
If the group drops below 20 paying there will be a supplement of $140 per person to the above rates.
Included in your tour
Please ensure that you are in possession of a United States 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
PLEASE USE OUR ONLINE BOOKING PORTAL TO SECURE YOUR PLACE.
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.
Payments
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (August 27, 2025) less $200 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (September 26, 2025). You may pay by CREDIT CARD; BANK DRAFT, MONEY ORDER, PERSONAL CHEQUE, made payable to: International Heritage Tours 7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200Thornhill, ONL4J 2J6
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
HENRY A BENACH
EMAIL: hbenach2@gmail.com
TEL: 423-413-9234
www.jem-missions.com
All participants must review the Full Terms of Service HERE. These full terms of service will govern on all matters not specifically mentioned below.
TOUR PRICE: $3,549 USD per person
based on double occupancy with a minimum of 20 paying passengers.
If the group drops below 20 paying there will be a supplement of $140 per person to the above rates.
Included in your tour
- Roundtrip air fare from Atlanta to Tel Aviv on Lufthansa via Frankfurt
- Meeting/assistance at the airport
- Return transfers to/from the airport in Tel Aviv
- 8 nights at selected hotels in Israel
- Buffet breakfast & dinners daily in the hotels
- Porterage at airport and hotels
- Air-conditioned transportation
- 6 full days of sightseeing in Israel as per the itinerary attached
- English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
- All entrance fees to places of interest
- All hotel taxes and service charges
- Free WI-Fi on the tour bus based on availability
- Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges on Lufthansa
- Single Room Supplement of $775 (for those who want their own private room) to be added to the above rates.
- Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance. Please do not leave without Medical and travel insurance which must be purchased on your own.
- Tips to Driver, Guide and Restaurant staff of $110 USD per person to be paid to Henry Benach who will give to each person at the end of the tour.
Please ensure that you are in possession of a United States 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
PLEASE USE OUR ONLINE BOOKING PORTAL TO SECURE YOUR PLACE.
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.
Payments
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (August 27, 2025) less $200 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (September 26, 2025). You may pay by CREDIT CARD; BANK DRAFT, MONEY ORDER, PERSONAL CHEQUE, made payable to: International Heritage Tours 7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200Thornhill, ONL4J 2J6
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
HENRY A BENACH
EMAIL: hbenach2@gmail.com
TEL: 423-413-9234
www.jem-missions.com
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**