walking where jesus walked
walking where jesus walked
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Day
Location
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November26
DEPART VANCOUVER
Day 1 ~ Wednesday
Departure from Vancouver flying to Tel Aviv via Frankfurt on Lufthansa departing at 1:50pm
Departure from Vancouver flying to Tel Aviv via Frankfurt on Lufthansa departing at 1:50pm
November27
TEL AVIV / JAFFA
Day 2 ~ Thursday
Arrive in Frankfurt at 8:35am. Depart Frankfurt at 10:25am and arrive in Tel Aviv at 3:30pm where we will be met by our tour guide and will be transferred to our hotel in Tel Aviv. Following our arrival time permitting we begin our tour in Jaffa, which 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. Dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv at the Metropolitan Hotel.
Arrive in Frankfurt at 8:35am. Depart Frankfurt at 10:25am and arrive in Tel Aviv at 3:30pm where we will be met by our tour guide and will be transferred to our hotel in Tel Aviv. Following our arrival time permitting we begin our tour in Jaffa, which 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. Dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv at the Metropolitan Hotel.
November28
CAESAREA / MT. CARMEL / NAZARE
Day 3 ~ Friday
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 Visit the site on Mt. Carmel where this contest of Elijah took place. Drive to Nazareth and visit Nazareth Village, which depicts an authentic Galilee village from the time of Jesus. Visit Mount Precipice, the traditional site of the cliff that an angry mob attempted to throw Jesus off of after his bold proclamation in the Nazareth synagogue. Continue to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight at the Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
We drive north along the Plain of Sharon, the Mediterranean and the old coastal road- the Via Maris which linked Egypt and Babylon as we journey towards Galilee. We stop at Caesarea the incredible fortress city built by King Herod the Great. Here, Pontius Pilate had his base; where Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10); where Paul embarked to Tarsus (Acts 9:30) and where Philip preached (Acts 8:40). Visit the Roman Theatre, the Hippodrome, the Crusader City. We then travel north towards Haifa and ascend Mt. Carmel the site where the prophet Elijah fought the 400 false prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:30). We will stop for an incredible panoramic view of Haifa Visit the site on Mt. Carmel where this contest of Elijah took place. Drive to Nazareth and visit Nazareth Village, which depicts an authentic Galilee village from the time of Jesus. Visit Mount Precipice, the traditional site of the cliff that an angry mob attempted to throw Jesus off of after his bold proclamation in the Nazareth synagogue. Continue to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight at the Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
November29
JESUS MINISTRY IN THE GALILEE
Day 4 ~ Saturday
After breakfast, we visit the museum to see the remains of the first century boat from the time of Jesus discovered by fishermen. We then depart with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to Kibbutz Ginossar where we meet our bus and travel to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of his miracles. We will see the remains of Peter’s house and the synagogue site where Jesus taught and worshipped. 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). 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. Return to 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 the Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
After breakfast, we visit the museum to see the remains of the first century boat from the time of Jesus discovered by fishermen. We then depart with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to Kibbutz Ginossar where we meet our bus and travel to Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the site of many of his miracles. We will see the remains of Peter’s house and the synagogue site where Jesus taught and worshipped. 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). 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. Return to 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 the Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee
November30
UPPER GALILEE / GOLAN HEIGHTS
Day 5 ~ Sunday
Drive to the Golan Heights and have a panoramic view of the corner of Israel, Syria and Jordan from Mt. Bental. Continue to the Banias, one of the sources of the Jordan River and the site of ancient “Caesarea Philippi”, the most northern limit of Jesus where Peter made the confession of faith in Christ. Continue to Tel Dan to see ruins from Abraham’s time. Drive to Korazim one of the three towns Jesus cursed because of their unbelief in Him as the Messiah and performed many miracles and taught here frequently. It has one of the most preserved synagogues in Israel. Finish the day Yardanit to see the Jordan River modern day baptismal site. Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee.
Drive to the Golan Heights and have a panoramic view of the corner of Israel, Syria and Jordan from Mt. Bental. Continue to the Banias, one of the sources of the Jordan River and the site of ancient “Caesarea Philippi”, the most northern limit of Jesus where Peter made the confession of faith in Christ. Continue to Tel Dan to see ruins from Abraham’s time. Drive to Korazim one of the three towns Jesus cursed because of their unbelief in Him as the Messiah and performed many miracles and taught here frequently. It has one of the most preserved synagogues in Israel. Finish the day Yardanit to see the Jordan River modern day baptismal site. Dinner and overnight at Lake House Hotel, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee.
December1
MEGIDDO / BEIT SHEAN / JERUSAL
Day 6 ~ Monday
We drive to Megiddo, one of King Solomon’s walled fortified cities (1 Kings 9:15; 10:26), with ruins of 20 levels of civilization. From here the Books of Daniel and Revelation will come alive as we read about the final Battle of Armageddon, 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 where nailed to the walls by the Philistines. We then drive through the lush Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35:1-2). Ascend up the Judean Wilderness to the Golden City of Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
We drive to Megiddo, one of King Solomon’s walled fortified cities (1 Kings 9:15; 10:26), with ruins of 20 levels of civilization. From here the Books of Daniel and Revelation will come alive as we read about the final Battle of Armageddon, 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 where nailed to the walls by the Philistines. We then drive through the lush Jordan Valley, where the desert now blooms with flowers and vegetation of every description (Isaiah 35:1-2). Ascend up the Judean Wilderness to the Golden City of Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
December2
OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
Day 7 ~ 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. 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. 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 Prima Kings Hotel, 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 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. 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. 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 Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem.
December3
JERUSALEM / BETHLEHEM
Day 8 ~ 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 City of David and explore the excavations from the time of King David and see the Hezekiah’s Tunnel & The Pool of Siloam. Continue to the Davidson Center to visit the Southern Wall excavations. Visit the Western Wall Tunnel excavations. 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. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings 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 City of David and explore the excavations from the time of King David and see the Hezekiah’s Tunnel & The Pool of Siloam. Continue to the Davidson Center to visit the Southern Wall excavations. Visit the Western Wall Tunnel excavations. 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. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
December4
QUMRAN / MASADA / DEAD SEA
Day 9 ~ Thursday
Today is a fun day. We depart Jerusalem and descend to the lowest point on earth the Dead Sea, 1300 ft. below sea level. Drive to 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. Drive south 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 continue north along the shores of the Dead Sea for a chance to enjoy the therapeutic “unsinkable” waters of the saltiest body of water in the world the Dead Sea. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Today is a fun day. We depart Jerusalem and descend to the lowest point on earth the Dead Sea, 1300 ft. below sea level. Drive to 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. Drive south 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 continue north along the shores of the Dead Sea for a chance to enjoy the therapeutic “unsinkable” waters of the saltiest body of water in the world the Dead Sea. Dinner and overnight at the Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
December5
JERUSALEM
Day 10 ~ 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 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
December6
RETURN TO VANCOUVER
Day 11 ~ Saturday
Depart Tel Aviv on Lufthansa at 5:15am flying to Frankfurt arriving at 8:55am. Connect in Frankfurt to Vancouver on Lufthansa departing at 10:40am and arriving in Vancouver at 11:50am
Depart Tel Aviv on Lufthansa at 5:15am flying to Frankfurt arriving at 8:55am. Connect in Frankfurt to Vancouver on Lufthansa departing at 10:40am and arriving in Vancouver at 11:50am
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.
PAYMENTS:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (August 26, 2025) less $200 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (September 26, 2025). Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com Please put the code 'DK5112' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by personal cheque or credit card made payable to:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200
Thornhill, ON
L4J 2J6
TOUR PRICE: $5, 569 CDN Canadian per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 21 paying passengers.
If the group is less than the minimum of 21 paying passengers, there is a supplement of $430 to the above rates.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Included in your tour:
Exclusions:
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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
LES PETERS
Email: lespeters2011@gmail.com
Tel: 778-347-3038
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.
PAYMENTS:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $400 per person immediately, which is refundable 90 days before departure (August 26, 2025) less $200 administration fee and full non-refundable payment 60 days before departure (September 26, 2025). Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com Please put the code 'DK5112' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by personal cheque or credit card made payable to:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200
Thornhill, ON
L4J 2J6
TOUR PRICE: $5, 569 CDN Canadian per person based on double occupancy with a minimum of 21 paying passengers.
If the group is less than the minimum of 21 paying passengers, there is a supplement of $430 to the above rates.
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ANY MAJOR FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN DOLLARS.
Included in your tour:
- Roundtrip air fare flying from Vancouver to Tel Aviv via Frankfurt on Lufthansa Airlines
- Meeting/assistance at the airport
- Return transfers to/from the airport in Tel Aviv
- 9 nights at selected hotels in Israel
- Breakfast & dinners daily in the hotels in Israel
- Porterage at airport and hotels
- Air-conditioned transportation
- 7 full days of sightseeing in Israel as per the itinerary
- English speaking licensed tour guide throughout
- All entrance fees to places of interest as per the itinerary
- Whispering ear pieces to listen to the guide
- All hotel taxes and service charges
- Airport Taxes & fuel surcharges of Lufthansa Airlines
Exclusions:
- Single Room Supplement of $1,320 (for those who want their own private room) to be added to the above rates.
- Comprehensive and Cancellation Insurance
- Tips to Driver, Guide and restaurant staff
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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
LES PETERS
Email: lespeters2011@gmail.com
Tel: 778-347-3038
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**