land of the bible tour 2025
land of the bible tour 2025
$5,149
CAD
$5,149 CAD | 10 days
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Day
Location
Details
June29
Departure from Canada
Day 1 – Sunday,
Departure from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Air Canada flying non-stop from Toronto to Tel Aviv departing at 4:20pm from Terminal 1.
Departure from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Air Canada flying non-stop from Toronto to Tel Aviv departing at 4:20pm from Terminal 1.
June30
TEL AVIV / JAFFA
Day 2 - Monday,
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:00am where our tour guide will meet us. We will have a short visit 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 continue to our hotel in Tel Aviv 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 Metropolitan Hotel, Tel Aviv.
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:00am where our tour guide will meet us. We will have a short visit 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 continue to our hotel in Tel Aviv 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 Metropolitan Hotel, Tel Aviv.
July1
TEL AVIV / CAESAREA, MT.CARMEL / MEGIDDO
Day 3 - Tuesday,
We begin the day driving 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.
We begin the day driving 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.
July2
JESUS’ MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 4 - Wednesday,
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. Proceed to the Primacy of Peter. 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. Proceed to the Primacy of Peter. 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.
July3
GALILEE / JERUSALEM
Day 5 - Thursday,
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 were 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 Shiloh. After the Israelite conquest of Canaan, the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant were installed in Shiloh until the Ark was captured by the Philistines in a battle with the Israelites at Ebenezer and Shiloh was soon thereafter destroyed.
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 were 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 Shiloh. After the Israelite conquest of Canaan, the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant were installed in Shiloh until the Ark was captured by the Philistines in a battle with the Israelites at Ebenezer and Shiloh was soon thereafter destroyed.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem.
July4
OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
Day 6 - Friday,
OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
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 Dominus Flevit Church. This tear-drop-shaped church commemorates the spot where, according to the Gospel of Luke, Jesus wept after foreseeing the destruction of the Second Temple. Continue to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. Drive through the Valley of Jehoshaphat 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 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.
OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
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 Dominus Flevit Church. This tear-drop-shaped church commemorates the spot where, according to the Gospel of Luke, Jesus wept after foreseeing the destruction of the Second Temple. Continue to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. Drive through the Valley of Jehoshaphat 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 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.
July5
QUMRAN / MASADA / DEAD SEA
Day 7 - Saturday,
Depart Jerusalem and drive to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea. We start the day with floating in the saltiest body of water in the world for an amazing experience. 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 Ein Gedi Nature Reserve to see the waterfalls in this desert oasis. 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. 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 start the day with floating in the saltiest body of water in the world for an amazing experience. 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 Ein Gedi Nature Reserve to see the waterfalls in this desert oasis. 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. Return to Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem.
July6
JERUSALEM
Day 8 - Sunday,
This morning we visit the City of David and explore the excavations from the time of King David and see the Hezekiah’s Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam. Continue to the Davidson Center to visit the Southern Wall excavations. Visit the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot and the Western Wall newly excavated tunnels viewing parts of the original walls from the time of the Second Temple. We continue our walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda near the Temple, where Jesus healed a paralytic who had been sick for 38 years. and St. Anne’s Church from the time of the Crusaders. We pass through the colourful bazaars, alleyways and market places and reach the Church of the Holy Sepulcher for a brief visit. Walk through the alleyways of the Old City and exit from the Jaffa Gate.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
This morning we visit the City of David and explore the excavations from the time of King David and see the Hezekiah’s Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam. Continue to the Davidson Center to visit the Southern Wall excavations. Visit the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest spot and the Western Wall newly excavated tunnels viewing parts of the original walls from the time of the Second Temple. We continue our walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Pools of Bethesda near the Temple, where Jesus healed a paralytic who had been sick for 38 years. and St. Anne’s Church from the time of the Crusaders. We pass through the colourful bazaars, alleyways and market places and reach the Church of the Holy Sepulcher for a brief visit. Walk through the alleyways of the Old City and exit from the Jaffa Gate.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem
July7
JERUSALEM
Day 9 - Monday,
This morning we visit 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. Drive to the entrance to the Israel’s Parliament the Knesset and see the beautiful Menorah in front of the entrance. Drive back to the hotel in the early afternoon and the balance of the day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem.
This morning we visit 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. Drive to the entrance to the Israel’s Parliament the Knesset and see the beautiful Menorah in front of the entrance. Drive back to the hotel in the early afternoon and the balance of the day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem.
July8
Homeward Bound
Day 10 -Tuesday,
After breakfast we transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for our flight back to Toronto. We depart with Air Canada flying non-stop to Toronto departing at 11:45am and arriving in Toronto at 4:40pm at Terminal #1.
After breakfast we transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for our flight back to Toronto. We depart with Air Canada flying non-stop to Toronto departing at 11:45am and arriving in Toronto at 4:40pm at Terminal #1.
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 all matters not specifically mentioned below.
TOUR PRICE: $5,149 CDN per person
Canadian per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 21 paying passengers.
If the group drops to below 21 paying passengers, with a minimum of 15 paying passengers there will be a supplement of $350 per person to the above rates.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Departure from Toronto to Tel Aviv flying non-stop with AIR CANADA.
Included in your tour:
· 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
· 7 full days of sightseeing in Israel as per the itinerary attached
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· All entrance fees to places of interest
· Whispering earpieces to listen to the guide
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges of Air Canada
All participants must review the Full Terms of Service here https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern all matters not specifically mentioned below.
TOUR PRICE: $5,149 CDN per person
Canadian per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 21 paying passengers.
If the group drops to below 21 paying passengers, with a minimum of 15 paying passengers there will be a supplement of $350 per person to the above rates.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Departure from Toronto to Tel Aviv flying non-stop with AIR CANADA.
Included in your tour:
· 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
· 7 full days of sightseeing in Israel as per the itinerary attached
· English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
· All entrance fees to places of interest
· Whispering earpieces to listen to the guide
· All hotel taxes and service charges
· Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges of Air Canada
Exclusions:
· Single Room Supplement of $1,220 (for those who want their own private room) to be added to the above rates.
· All Lunches.
· Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
· Tips to Driver, Guide and Restaurant staff of $110 USD per person to be paid to David Straastma at the airport
Documentation:
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.
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (March 29, 2025) less $200 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (April 29, 2025). YOU MAY PAY BY: PERSONAL CHEQUE, E-Transfer or by CREDIT CARD made payable to International Heritage Tours.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
DAVID STRAATSMA
TEL: 519-949-0316
EMAIL: davidstraatsma@gmail.com
RESPONSIBILITY:
The travel agent and/or tour operator acts only as agent for the various companies; owners or contractors providing the means of transportation, accommodation and other services pertaining to the trip. All exchange orders, coupons and tickets are subject to the terms and conditions under which such means of transportation, accommodation and other services are offered or provided. The issuance and acceptance of such tickets shall be deemed as consent to the future conditions. International Heritage Tours shall not be in any way liable for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or any irregularity in any vehicle or through the act of default of any company or person engaged in conveying the passengers or any hotel proprietor, personnel or servant of any other person, resulting loss or additional expenses due to delay or changes in connection herewith. International Heritage Tours cannot accept the responsibility for changes in transportation schedule or other causes. The right is reserved to accept or retain any person as a member of any tour, or to change or withdraw from the tour as circumstances demand. Each exchange coupon, order or ticket is to be regarded as one contracted by or on behalf of the particular company or person named on it.
FORCE MAJEURE:
In no event shall the Agency be liable for any failure to perform its obligations or delay in performing its obligations where such failure or delay is due to events beyond its control which prevents the performance of its obligations, including without limitation, nuclear or environmental catastrophes; natural disasters and extreme weather conditions; war, invasion, or similar hostilities; rebellion, revolution, insurrection; riots or civil unrest; strikes, lockouts and labour action; acts or threats of terrorism; epidemic, pandemic, or spread of disease; Acts of State or governmental restrictions; and loss or prolonged interruption of necessary utilities, communications or computer services. The customer acknowledges that the Agency, on behalf of the customer and anyone for whom the customer requests the Agency make travel arrangements, will forward funds to independent third-party travel suppliers, and that once forwarded, these funds may not be recovered and/or refunded. Where a force majeure event has occurred, performance of the Agency’s obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the force majeure event, and the Agency shall perform its obligations when it is possible to do so. In any event, the liability of the Agency arising out of force majeure event shall not exceed amounts paid directly by the customer or anyone for whom customer requests the Agency make travel arrangements, to the Agency, and the Agency shall not be liable for any consequential or indirect damages or legal costs incurred by any party. In such Force Majeure cases a cash refund might not be offered, however the Agency may opt to offer the customer a future travel credit for the value of the tour.
· Single Room Supplement of $1,220 (for those who want their own private room) to be added to the above rates.
· All Lunches.
· Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
· Tips to Driver, Guide and Restaurant staff of $110 USD per person to be paid to David Straastma at the airport
Documentation:
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.
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (March 29, 2025) less $200 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (April 29, 2025). YOU MAY PAY BY: PERSONAL CHEQUE, E-Transfer or by CREDIT CARD made payable to International Heritage Tours.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
DAVID STRAATSMA
TEL: 519-949-0316
EMAIL: davidstraatsma@gmail.com
RESPONSIBILITY:
The travel agent and/or tour operator acts only as agent for the various companies; owners or contractors providing the means of transportation, accommodation and other services pertaining to the trip. All exchange orders, coupons and tickets are subject to the terms and conditions under which such means of transportation, accommodation and other services are offered or provided. The issuance and acceptance of such tickets shall be deemed as consent to the future conditions. International Heritage Tours shall not be in any way liable for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or any irregularity in any vehicle or through the act of default of any company or person engaged in conveying the passengers or any hotel proprietor, personnel or servant of any other person, resulting loss or additional expenses due to delay or changes in connection herewith. International Heritage Tours cannot accept the responsibility for changes in transportation schedule or other causes. The right is reserved to accept or retain any person as a member of any tour, or to change or withdraw from the tour as circumstances demand. Each exchange coupon, order or ticket is to be regarded as one contracted by or on behalf of the particular company or person named on it.
FORCE MAJEURE:
In no event shall the Agency be liable for any failure to perform its obligations or delay in performing its obligations where such failure or delay is due to events beyond its control which prevents the performance of its obligations, including without limitation, nuclear or environmental catastrophes; natural disasters and extreme weather conditions; war, invasion, or similar hostilities; rebellion, revolution, insurrection; riots or civil unrest; strikes, lockouts and labour action; acts or threats of terrorism; epidemic, pandemic, or spread of disease; Acts of State or governmental restrictions; and loss or prolonged interruption of necessary utilities, communications or computer services. The customer acknowledges that the Agency, on behalf of the customer and anyone for whom the customer requests the Agency make travel arrangements, will forward funds to independent third-party travel suppliers, and that once forwarded, these funds may not be recovered and/or refunded. Where a force majeure event has occurred, performance of the Agency’s obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the force majeure event, and the Agency shall perform its obligations when it is possible to do so. In any event, the liability of the Agency arising out of force majeure event shall not exceed amounts paid directly by the customer or anyone for whom customer requests the Agency make travel arrangements, to the Agency, and the Agency shall not be liable for any consequential or indirect damages or legal costs incurred by any party. In such Force Majeure cases a cash refund might not be offered, however the Agency may opt to offer the customer a future travel credit for the value of the tour.
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**