love israel tour 2026
love israel tour 2026
$4,799
CAD
$4,799 CAD | 10 days
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Day
Location
Details
February17
TORONTO
Day 1 ~ Tuesday
Departure from Toronto on Air Canada flying non-stop to Tel Aviv departing at 4:30pm from Terminal 1
Departure from Toronto on Air Canada flying non-stop to Tel Aviv departing at 4:30pm from Terminal 1
February18
TEL AVIV / JAFFA
Day 2 ~ Wednesday
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:15am where we will be met by our tour guide to start our tour in 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 our hotel in Tel Aviv. Balance of the day will be at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv at the Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:15am where we will be met by our tour guide to start our tour in 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 our hotel in Tel Aviv. Balance of the day will be at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv at the Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv
February19
CAESAREA / MT.CARMEL / ACRE
Day 3 ~ Thursday
Following our breakfast, 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, and 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) at Muhraqa. Continue to Acre (Akko) a historic walled port-city with continuous settlement from the Phoenician period. The remains of the Crusader town, dating from 1104 to 1291, lie almost intact, both above and below today's street level, providing an exceptional picture of the layout and structures of the capital of the medieval Crusader kingdom of Jerusalem. Drive to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee to end the day. Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
Following our breakfast, 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, and 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) at Muhraqa. Continue to Acre (Akko) a historic walled port-city with continuous settlement from the Phoenician period. The remains of the Crusader town, dating from 1104 to 1291, lie almost intact, both above and below today's street level, providing an exceptional picture of the layout and structures of the capital of the medieval Crusader kingdom of Jerusalem. Drive to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee to end the day. Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
February20
JESUS’ MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 4 ~ Friday
After breakfast, we will depart our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to Kibbutz Ginossar where we view an ancient boat from the time of Jesus that was discovered in 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. Visit the newly excavated town of Magdala the town of Mary of Magdalena. 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). We will then proceed to the site of the city of Korazim where there are the remains of a First Century Synagogue where Jesus frequently ministered. 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). Return to Tiberias 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 Kibbutz Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
After breakfast, we will depart our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to Kibbutz Ginossar where we view an ancient boat from the time of Jesus that was discovered in 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. Visit the newly excavated town of Magdala the town of Mary of Magdalena. 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). We will then proceed to the site of the city of Korazim where there are the remains of a First Century Synagogue where Jesus frequently ministered. 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). Return to Tiberias 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 Kibbutz Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
February21
ROAD TO JERUSALEM
Day 5 ~ Saturday
We start the day with a visit to Yardenit, the Baptismal Centre on the Jordan River. Drive to Cana (site of Jesus’ first miracle; visit the Franciscan and Greek churches). We proceed to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. We will have vegetarian Middle Eastern lunch at the village. We continue southward viewing Mt. Tabor the site of the Transfiguration 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) and view Jericho and the Mt. of Temptation. Ascend up the Judean Wilderness to the Golden City of Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day with a visit to Yardenit, the Baptismal Centre on the Jordan River. Drive to Cana (site of Jesus’ first miracle; visit the Franciscan and Greek churches). We proceed to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village depicting a village from the time of Jesus. We will have vegetarian Middle Eastern lunch at the village. We continue southward viewing Mt. Tabor the site of the Transfiguration 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) and view Jericho and the Mt. of Temptation. Ascend up the Judean Wilderness to the Golden City of Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
February22
OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
Day 6 ~ 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 Super), 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. Visit The Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem a once in a lifetime experience. It presents a technologically advanced and interactive experience that tells the stories of Jews and non-Jews who together realized the dream of a Jewish national home. View the Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa Mosque on top of the Temple Mount. Visit the Western Wall Tunnel excavations from the time of the Second Temple Period. 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 to the Jaffa Gate to meet the bus. 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 Super), 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. Visit The Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem a once in a lifetime experience. It presents a technologically advanced and interactive experience that tells the stories of Jews and non-Jews who together realized the dream of a Jewish national home. View the Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa Mosque on top of the Temple Mount. Visit the Western Wall Tunnel excavations from the time of the Second Temple Period. 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 to the Jaffa Gate to meet the bus. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
February23
JERUSALEM
Day 7 ~ Monday
This morning visit in the Old City the Davidson Centre and visit the archaeological park of the excavations along the Western and Southern Walls of the Temple Mount of Jerusalem. We continue to the City of David and see the new excavations and the Pool of Siloam and Hezekiah’s Tunnel. Drive to Yad Vashem, for a visit to 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 Knesset, Israel’s Parliament and take a picture of the large Menorah symbolizing the state of Israel. 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 Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
This morning visit in the Old City the Davidson Centre and visit the archaeological park of the excavations along the Western and Southern Walls of the Temple Mount of Jerusalem. We continue to the City of David and see the new excavations and the Pool of Siloam and Hezekiah’s Tunnel. Drive to Yad Vashem, for a visit to 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 Knesset, Israel’s Parliament and take a picture of the large Menorah symbolizing the state of Israel. 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 Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
February24
MASADA / DEAD SEA
Day 8 ~ Tuesday
Today is a fun day. After breakfast we drive to the lowest point on earth the Dead Sea that is over 1300 feet below sea level. Our route will take us back down the Judean Wilderness towards Jericho, the oldest town in the world that you will see from a distance. Visit to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered before returning back to Jerusalem. We will then turn south and drive along the shores of the Dead Sea 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 back to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Today is a fun day. After breakfast we drive to the lowest point on earth the Dead Sea that is over 1300 feet below sea level. Our route will take us back down the Judean Wilderness towards Jericho, the oldest town in the world that you will see from a distance. Visit to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered before returning back to Jerusalem. We will then turn south and drive along the shores of the Dead Sea 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 back to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
February25
JERUSALEM
Day 9 ~ Wednesday
Today will be a day of leisure in Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Today will be a day of leisure in Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
February26
TORONTO
Day 10 ~ Thursday
Depart Tel Aviv at 11:55am on Air Canada flying non-stop to Toronto. Arriving in Toronto at 5:05pm at terminal #1
Depart Tel Aviv at 11:55am on Air Canada flying non-stop to Toronto. Arriving in Toronto at 5:05pm 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 on all matters not specifically mentioned below.
TOUR PRICE: $4,799 CAD per person based on a minimum of 20 passengers.
If there are less than 20 (minimum 15) add C$220 per person to the above rate.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR CURRENCY FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLAR
INCLUDED:
~Meeting/assistance at the airport
~Transfers to/from the airport
~8 Nights at select hotels with breakfast and dinners daily
~Buffet breakfast and diners daily in the hotels
~Lunch at Nazareth Village
~Porterage at airport and hotels
~6 full days of sightseeing in Israel
~English speaking licensed tour guides throughout
~All entrance fees to all selected places on the itinerary.
~All hotel taxes and service charges
~Whispering system (ear phones to listen to the guide clearly)
~Airport taxes & fuel surcharges of Air Canada
EXCLUDED:
~Single room Supplement $1,130 (call for insurance rates)
~ Gratuities to the guide, driver and restaurant staff of $110 USD per person
~Meals not mentioned & personal items of a personal nature, extras in Hotels
~Travel Insurance - which is highly recommended and is available through IH tours
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.
Starting 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/
Payments:
A deposit of $400 per person is required immediately, which is refundable up to 90 days before departure (November 17, 2025) less $200 administration fee. Less than 90 days the deposit is non-refundable.
A Full NON REFUNDABLE payment must be made up until 60 days before departure (December 17, 2025).
YOU MAY PAY BY: E-TRANSFER, CHEQUE, OR CREDIT CARD
Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com, please put the code 'DK5067-LOVE ISRAEL' in the notes for us to match the payment.
Personal cheques should be made payable to:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200 Thornhill, ON L4J 2J6
please put the code 'DK5067-LOVE ISRAEL' in the memo section
FOR DETAILS CONTACT:
JILL NEILSON
Tel: 905-799-1188
Email: jneilson@hopecitybrampton.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: $4,799 CAD per person based on a minimum of 20 passengers.
If there are less than 20 (minimum 15) add C$220 per person to the above rate.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR CURRENCY FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLAR
INCLUDED:
~Meeting/assistance at the airport
~Transfers to/from the airport
~8 Nights at select hotels with breakfast and dinners daily
~Buffet breakfast and diners daily in the hotels
~Lunch at Nazareth Village
~Porterage at airport and hotels
~6 full days of sightseeing in Israel
~English speaking licensed tour guides throughout
~All entrance fees to all selected places on the itinerary.
~All hotel taxes and service charges
~Whispering system (ear phones to listen to the guide clearly)
~Airport taxes & fuel surcharges of Air Canada
EXCLUDED:
~Single room Supplement $1,130 (call for insurance rates)
~ Gratuities to the guide, driver and restaurant staff of $110 USD per person
~Meals not mentioned & personal items of a personal nature, extras in Hotels
~Travel Insurance - which is highly recommended and is available through IH tours
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.
Starting 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/
Payments:
A deposit of $400 per person is required immediately, which is refundable up to 90 days before departure (November 17, 2025) less $200 administration fee. Less than 90 days the deposit is non-refundable.
A Full NON REFUNDABLE payment must be made up until 60 days before departure (December 17, 2025).
YOU MAY PAY BY: E-TRANSFER, CHEQUE, OR CREDIT CARD
Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com, please put the code 'DK5067-LOVE ISRAEL' in the notes for us to match the payment.
Personal cheques should be made payable to:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200 Thornhill, ON L4J 2J6
please put the code 'DK5067-LOVE ISRAEL' in the memo section
FOR DETAILS CONTACT:
JILL NEILSON
Tel: 905-799-1188
Email: jneilson@hopecitybrampton.com
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**