It is our pleasure to welcome you on the Arise Missions third prophetic tour of the Holy Land led by Deborah and Ian Smith. As on the previous tours, the Lord's presence was so visibly strong manifesting through supernatural signs and wonders. We were privileged to baptise new believers of all age ranges in the River Jordan and to experience a new level of God's love for us as individuals and His people within the land of Israel.
The itinerary this year is packed with amazing places to visit in Jerusalem and Galilee along with the opportunity to cross the border into Egypt to climb Mount Sinai and to visit St Catherine's Monastery (the site where Moses encountered the burning bush and the commissioning to free the children of Israel from captivity). We are really excited about the tour this year and we are expectant for greater manifestations of God's presence as we bless His people. The ARISE MISSIONS TOURS in partnership with WORLDWIDE CHRISTIAN TRAVEL guarantee you professionalism, fellowship and friendship. This is a prophetic experience that will change your life forever and a tour you will never forget.
We believe this is the time to focus on the plans and purposes of God within the Middle East and therefore invite you to join us as we allow the Holy Spirit to impact our hearts and interpret the mysteries of heaven at such a strategic time in history.
Day 1
Check in at London airport for our flight to Tel Aviv. On arrival we will be met and transfer to our hotel near Tel Aviv for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - Introduction, Nazareth & Jesus
We drive to Mount Carmel where we visit The Muhraqa (traditional site of Elijah’s defeat of the prophets of Baal), and get a feel for the country. We visit Megiddo and continue to Nazareth where we visit the Church of the Annunciation, and a 1st century synagogue. After a brief stop in the street market to buy fruit and nuts, we shall go on to Nazareth Village [a re-creation of the 1st century village] where we will have time for a light lunch [optional extra]. Leaving Nazareth we pass through Cana, the site of Jesus’ 1st Miracle, on our way to our hotel at Tiberias for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - Galilee
We spend the day following Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. We take a boat trip on Lake Galilee. We visit the Mount of the Beatitude, Capernaum, the base of Jesus’ ministry, Tabgha the traditional site of the loaves and fishes and St Peter’s Primacy before going to Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar where we shall see the preserved remains of a 1st century fishing boat. We end the day at Yardenit, the baptismal site before returning to our hotel at Tiberias for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - Eastern Galilee / Jordan Valley / Jerusalem
From Ein Gev we take a Jeep Trip along the Golan Heights to Bethsaida see the flora and fauna, and the Jordan estuary into Lake Galilee. We say farewell to the Galilee and travel down the Jordan Valley to Jericho, “the oldest city in the world”. We have a photo stop at ‘Zacchaeus’ Tree’ before stopping to view the Mount of Temptations, do some shopping. We continue up to Jerusalem, making a detour into the Wadi Kelt to view St.George’s Monastery and a Roman Bridge, then to Lazaria (Bethany) visiting Lazarus’ Tomb. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 5 - Old Jerusalem - a walking tour
Starting with a panoramic view of the city from the top of the Mount of Olives, we walk the Palm Sunday route visiting Dominus Flevit on the way. We take the coach to the Dung Gate to enter the Temple Mount viewing the El Aqsa Mosque and the Golden Dome of the Rock, before moving on to the Western Wall. We walk through the Jewish quarter to the ancient Cardo, the Temple Institute, Nehemiah’s wall and the Syrian Church of St. Mark (site of the Last Supper). We take the coach to Bethlehem to visit the church of the Nativity and an olive wood carving shop owned by Christian Palestinians. We return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 - Christ’s Passion
We start at the Church of All Nations (Garden of Gethsemane), then to Mt. Zion to visit Caiaphas’ house and a Roman pavement, taking time to view the City and the Kidron and Hinnom valleys. We take the coach to Herod’s gate, from where we walk to the Pool of Bethesda, pausing to spend a short time in worship at the Church of St. Anne. We then walk part of the Way of Sorrows, visiting the churches of The Flagellation and Ecce Homo and the Lythostrotas, before taking a comfort stop at the Austrian Hospice. We visit Yad Vashem the holocaust museum and end the day at the Garden Tomb where we take Communion. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7 - Jerusalem to the Dead Sea - Qumran - Masada
We travel down the Jordan valley to Qumran. We have opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and visit Masada, the Roman Fortress before moving on to a Kibbutz for dinner and overnight.
Day 8
Transfer to Tel Aviv for the return flight to London.
SINAI EXTENSION
Those visiting Sinai will drive to the border crossing at Taba and transfer to Sinai for dinner and overnight.
Day 9 - Mount Sinai / St Catherine’s Monastery
Rise early and climb Mt Sinai by camel (camel ride at extra cost) or on foot to see the sun rise. We return to our hotel for a late breakfast. We visit St Catherine's Monastery, built like a fortress, with its ancient library and precious icons. Drive to Taba and cross into Israel where we will be met and transferred to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
Day 10
Morning free before transferring to the airport in the afternoon for return flight to London.
*Itinerary is subject to change
Price £1140 per person
Sinai extension £280 per person
What the price includes:
Return flights from London to Tel Aviv (Details of flight numbers and times have not yet been finalised).
Accommodation in good quality hotels in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities on half-board basis.
Transfer of passengers and baggage.
Sightseeing as in itinerary.
Travel by air-conditioned coaches.
Service of a fully qualified English- speaking guide.
All entrance fees, local taxes, service charges and gratuities.
UK and Israeli Air Tax.
Not included in the price
Travel from your home to UK Airport.
Single supplement - £243 per person (Israel only) and £280 per person (Whole tour).
Travel insurance - see back page.
£2.50 ATOL Protection Contribution.*
Egyptian visa - currently £15.
Either book online at www.christian-travel.com or complete the attached booking form and send it together with your deposit of £200 (full payment if within 8 weeks of departure) to:
Worldwide Christian Travel
36 Coldharbour Road, Bristol BS6 7NA
Tel: 0845 458 8308
Fax: 0845 458 8307
Website: www.christian-travel.com
Worldwide Christian Travel has been organising Christian holidays and tours, mainly to the Holy Land, for over 40 years. We cover all aspects of travel and are one of the most comprehensive Christian travel organisers in the country. Worldwide Christian Travel is a trading name of Hadler Tours Limited.
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