walking the bible with pastor duncan cameron
walking the bible with pastor duncan cameron
$5,149
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$5,149 CAD | 11 days
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Day
Location
Details
February17
TORONTO
Day 1 ~ Tuesday
Departure from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Air Canada flying non-stop from Toronto to Tel Aviv departing from Terminal 1 at 4:30pm
Departure from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Air Canada flying non-stop from Toronto to Tel Aviv departing from Terminal 1 at 4:30pm
February18
TEL AVIV / JAFFA
Day 2 ~ Wednesday
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 10:15am, where our tour guide will meet us. We start with a 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 craft 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. 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 10:15am, where our tour guide will meet us. We start with a 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 craft 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. 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
February19
CAESAREA/ MT.CARMEL/NAZARETH
Day 3 ~ Thursday
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 Maritima, the incredible port city built by King Herod the Great. Here, Pontius Pilate had his base, Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10), Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30), and Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit the Roman Theatre and the Hippodrome and Herod’s seaside palace. We drive north to 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 the Jezreel Valley. Drive to Nazareth via Cana to the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village which depicts a village from the time of Jesus. Continue to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Nof Ginossar 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 Maritima, the incredible port city built by King Herod the Great. Here, Pontius Pilate had his base, Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10), Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30), and Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit the Roman Theatre and the Hippodrome and Herod’s seaside palace. We drive north to 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 the Jezreel Valley. Drive to Nazareth via Cana to the boyhood town of Jesus. We will visit Nazareth Village which depicts a village from the time of Jesus. Continue to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
February20
JESUS’ MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 4 ~ Friday
We start the day with a visit to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered what is perhaps the most famous sermon ever preached – “The Sermon On The Mount” (Matt.5). Drive to Tabgha and visit the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes. Visit the Church of the Primacy, traditional site where Jesus Christ appeared to his disciples after his resurrection. Drive 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). If time permits, we will continue to Bethsaida, an ancient fishing village on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is known as the birthplace of three Apostles Peter, Andrew and Philip. Then we will visit the ancient boat museum, containing a boat from the time of Jesus that was found in the Sea of Galilee by fishermen from Kibbutz Nof Ginossar. We will then experience our own boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, experiencing the views and sensations associated with so many events in the gospels. Finally, we will visit to Magdala, the newly excavated site, to see the 1st century synagogue. Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
We start the day with a visit to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered what is perhaps the most famous sermon ever preached – “The Sermon On The Mount” (Matt.5). Drive to Tabgha and visit the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes. Visit the Church of the Primacy, traditional site where Jesus Christ appeared to his disciples after his resurrection. Drive 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). If time permits, we will continue to Bethsaida, an ancient fishing village on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is known as the birthplace of three Apostles Peter, Andrew and Philip. Then we will visit the ancient boat museum, containing a boat from the time of Jesus that was found in the Sea of Galilee by fishermen from Kibbutz Nof Ginossar. We will then experience our own boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, experiencing the views and sensations associated with so many events in the gospels. Finally, we will visit to Magdala, the newly excavated site, to see the 1st century synagogue. Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee
February21
UPPER GALILEE/ GOLAN HEIGHTS
Day 5 ~ Saturday
We will drive north stopping at Hazor, one of the largest archaeological sites in Israel. Hazor was the last and largest city that the Israelites destroyed by fire. Here King Solomon built a horse-chariot city. Continue to Tel Dan one of the most important sites for the archaeological and historical recovery of ancient Israel. The city of Dan represented the norther border of the biblical Kingdom of Israel. We then drive 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 his confession of faith in Christ (Matt; 16:16). On the Golan Heights we will visit one of the bunkers from the Six Day War in 1967 at Har Bental. 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 Kibbutz Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee.
We will drive north stopping at Hazor, one of the largest archaeological sites in Israel. Hazor was the last and largest city that the Israelites destroyed by fire. Here King Solomon built a horse-chariot city. Continue to Tel Dan one of the most important sites for the archaeological and historical recovery of ancient Israel. The city of Dan represented the norther border of the biblical Kingdom of Israel. We then drive 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 his confession of faith in Christ (Matt; 16:16). On the Golan Heights we will visit one of the bunkers from the Six Day War in 1967 at Har Bental. 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 Kibbutz Nof Ginossar on the Sea of Galilee.
February22
GALILEE/JERUSALEM
Day 6 ~ Sunday
We start the day at the Baptismal site on the Jordan River for a visit. 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. 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 via Jericho before ascending to Jerusalem, stopping at the Wadi Kelt to see the rugged beauty of the Judean wilderness and the route of the ancient Jericho Road. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day at the Baptismal site on the Jordan River for a visit. 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. 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 via Jericho before ascending to Jerusalem, stopping at the Wadi Kelt to see the rugged beauty of the Judean wilderness and the route of the ancient Jericho Road. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
February23
JERUSALEM / BETHLEHEM
Day 7 ~ Monday
We start the day at the Mount of Olives, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Walk down 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 Sepulcher for a brief visit. We finish the day at the Garden Tomb-preserved by the Garden Tomb Association these beautiful gardens surround the traditional site of the Garden Tomb. You will have time for a Communion Service privately in the gardens. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day at the Mount of Olives, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Walk down 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 Sepulcher for a brief visit. We finish the day at the Garden Tomb-preserved by the Garden Tomb Association these beautiful gardens surround the traditional site of the Garden Tomb. You will have time for a Communion Service privately in the gardens. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
February24
QUMRAN / MASADA / DEAD SEA
Day 8 ~ Tuesday
We start the day 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. Drive to the excavated City of David to see remains of Jerusalem from the time of King David. See the Hezekiah’s Tunnel and visit the Pool of Siloam. Continue to the Davidson Center to start at the facility using the state of art technology and film showing what the Temple Mount was like from the time of Jesus. You will continue to the Southern Wall. Excavations and see the walls from the time of King Herod and walk on the same steps Jesus walked on going up to the Temple. Visit the Western Wall Tunnels excavations. The Western Wall Tunnels, a ‘time tunnel’ to ancient Jerusalem, expose the visitor to construction, sites, and artifacts that shed light on life in this special city during its most glamorous era, the Second Temple period. Drive to Bethlehem and visit Shepherds Field and cave. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day 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. Drive to the excavated City of David to see remains of Jerusalem from the time of King David. See the Hezekiah’s Tunnel and visit the Pool of Siloam. Continue to the Davidson Center to start at the facility using the state of art technology and film showing what the Temple Mount was like from the time of Jesus. You will continue to the Southern Wall. Excavations and see the walls from the time of King Herod and walk on the same steps Jesus walked on going up to the Temple. Visit the Western Wall Tunnels excavations. The Western Wall Tunnels, a ‘time tunnel’ to ancient Jerusalem, expose the visitor to construction, sites, and artifacts that shed light on life in this special city during its most glamorous era, the Second Temple period. Drive to Bethlehem and visit Shepherds Field and cave. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
February25
THE JERUSALEM OF JESUS
Day 9 ~ Wednesday
We start the day with a walk from the Jaffa Gate to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. We will then retrace our steps and drive to the Mount of Olives, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Walk down to the Garden of Gethsemane where we will take our own time for prayer. Climbing to St. Stephen’s Gate, we will walk along the traditional 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 colorful bazaars, alleyways, and market places back to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. From there, we proceed to Zion Gate, 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 house of the High Priest Caiphas. We finish the day at the Garden Tomb-preserved by the Garden Tomb Association these beautiful gardens surround the traditional site of the Garden Tomb. You will have time for a Communion Service privately in the gardens. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We start the day with a walk from the Jaffa Gate to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. We will then retrace our steps and drive to the Mount of Olives, for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Walk down to the Garden of Gethsemane where we will take our own time for prayer. Climbing to St. Stephen’s Gate, we will walk along the traditional 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 colorful bazaars, alleyways, and market places back to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. From there, we proceed to Zion Gate, 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 house of the High Priest Caiphas. We finish the day at the Garden Tomb-preserved by the Garden Tomb Association these beautiful gardens surround the traditional site of the Garden Tomb. You will have time for a Communion Service privately in the gardens. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
February26
JERUSALEM
Day 10 ~ Thursday
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 or just relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
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 or just relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
February27
TORONTO
Day 11 ~ Friday
Transfer to the Airport for your departure from Tel Aviv on Air Canada at 11:55am, arriving in Toronto at 5:05pm.
Transfer to the Airport for your departure from Tel Aviv on Air Canada at 11:55am, arriving in Toronto at 5:05pm.
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: $5,149 Canadian per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 20 paying passengers.
If the group drops to below 20 paying passengers, with a minimum of 20 paying passengers there will be a supplement of $230 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:
EXCLUSIONS:
Duncan Cameron
Tel: 647-212-3993
Email: c.duncan.cameron@gmail.com
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.
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/
PAYMENTS:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (November 17, 2025) less $200 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (December 17, 2025). YOU MAY PAY BY: PERSONAL CHEQUE, E-Transfer or CREDIT CARD; made payable to International Heritage Tours.
INTEREST: Any late payments with respect to any invoice not paid in accordance with the deadlines for payment will be subject to interest at the rate of 2% per month (24% per annum nominal rate compounded annually), from the date the amount was due until the full amount owing, including accrued interest, it is paid.
YOU MAY PAY BY: PERSONAL CHEQUE, E-Transfer or CREDIT CARD
Please put the code 'DK5081' in the notes for us to match the payment
Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com
OR
You may also pay by personal cheque made payable to:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200
Thornhill, ON L4J 2J6
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: $5,149 Canadian per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 20 paying passengers.
If the group drops to below 20 paying passengers, with a minimum of 20 paying passengers there will be a supplement of $230 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
- 9 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 ear pieces to listen to the guide
- All hotel taxes and service charges
- Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges of Air Canada
EXCLUSIONS:
- Single Room Supplement of $1,270 (for those who want their own private room) to be added to the above rates.
- ETA to enter Israel which must be completed before departing to Israel of approximately $10 USD per person which is done on-line.
- Comprehensive and Cancellation Travel Insurance
- Tips to Driver, Guide and Restaurant staff
Duncan Cameron
Tel: 647-212-3993
Email: c.duncan.cameron@gmail.com
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.
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/
PAYMENTS:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (November 17, 2025) less $200 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (December 17, 2025). YOU MAY PAY BY: PERSONAL CHEQUE, E-Transfer or CREDIT CARD; made payable to International Heritage Tours.
INTEREST: Any late payments with respect to any invoice not paid in accordance with the deadlines for payment will be subject to interest at the rate of 2% per month (24% per annum nominal rate compounded annually), from the date the amount was due until the full amount owing, including accrued interest, it is paid.
YOU MAY PAY BY: PERSONAL CHEQUE, E-Transfer or CREDIT CARD
Please put the code 'DK5081' in the notes for us to match the payment
Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com
OR
You may also pay by personal cheque made payable to:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200
Thornhill, ON L4J 2J6
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**
