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Israel Tour Packages 2024 | An Experience of a Lifetime

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Experience our unique, fully guided tours of Israel. Discover the historical sites and incredible beauty of Israel with Noah Tours. A once in a lifetime journey. Please  contact us  for now additional information. 

The Best of Israel 7 Day Tour

7 Days & 6 Nights | Starting every Sunday |  The group is limited to 18 people only!

A tour in Israel for all faiths. Opening a window over Israel's past and present history, its people, and culture.

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The Best of Israel 8 Day Tour

8 Days & 7 Nights | Starting every Sunday |  The group is limited to 18 people only!! A tour in Israel for all faiths. It is opening a window over Israel's past and present history, its people and culture. Contact us for our latest offer!

The Best of Israel 9 Day Tour

9 Days & 8 Nights | Starting every Sunday   |  The group is limited to 18 people only!!   A tour in Israel for all faiths. Opening a window over Israel's past and present history, its people and culture. Contact us for our latest offer!

The Best of Israel with Underground Jerusalem 10 Day Tour

10 Days & 9 Nights | Starting every Sunday  | The group is limited to 18 people only!! A Jerusalem Focus tour in Israel for all faiths. Opening a window over Israel's past and present history, its people and culture with focus on Jerusalem and the famous Old City. Contact us for our latest offer!

Israel and Egypt Tour 9 Day Tour

9 Days & 8 Nights | Starting on Sundays    Journey to Israel and Egypt, with top guides, and experience the fascinating highlights. Visit the Holy Land, a history spanning thousands of years. Discover the ancient treasures in Egypt, a long and rich history, from the pharaohs to today.  Contact us for more details!

Journey to Israel and Petra 9 Day Tour

9 Days & 8 Nights | Starting every Sunday Visit the highlights of Israel and continue to Magic Petra. One of the true highlights of any tour to the Middle East. Contact us for our latest offer!

Israel and Egypt Tour 10 Day Tour

10 Days & 9 Nights | Starting on Sundays    Travel to Israel and Egypt, with top guides. Experience the most exciting sites imaginable. Capture the beauty and history of Israel. Journey to Ancient Egypt and the Pyramids.  Contact us for more details!

Israel 11 Day Tour with Judean Desert

11 Days & 10 Nights | Starting every Sunday | The group is limited to 18 people only!! A Jerusalem Focus tour in Israel for all faiths.  Opening a window over Israel's past and present history, its people and culture with a focus on Jerusalem and the famous Old City and a Judean Desert Jeep Experience. Contact us for our latest offer!

The Wonders of Israel, Jordan and Egypt Tour 9 Day Tour

9 Days & 8 Nights | Starting on Sundays Experience a whirlwind tour of 3 countries in 9 days & 8 nights. The tour of a lifetime! Contact us for our latest offer!

Journey of Israel and Jordan with Wadi Rum 10 Day Tour

10 Days & 9 Nights | Starting every Sunday In Israel, explore the roots of Judeo-Christian Heritage and then tour the top-rated sights in Jordan, with Petra, including Wadi Rum. Contact us for our latest offers!

Israel and Egypt Tour 11 Day Tour

11 Days & 10 Nights | Starting on Sundays    Travel to Israel and Egypt, with top guides. Experience an unforgettable holiday, with both the Holy Land and Ancient Egypt. In Israel from the breathtaking Galilee, Masada, Sacred Jerusalem, to more. In Egypt, from the Pharaohs to the Pyramids, to Ancient Cairo.  Contact us for more details!

The New Wonders of Israel, Jordan and Egypt Tour 10 Day Tour with a dinner and show on a Nile Cruise.

10 Days & 9 Nights | Starting on Sundays Experience a whirlwind tour of 3 countries in 10 days . Dinner and show on the Nile cruise. The tour of a lifetime! Contact us for our latest offer!

Israel and Egypt Tour 12 Day Tour

12 Days & 11 Nights | Starting on Sundays    Travel to Israel and Egypt, with top guides. Visit old and new Israel, a land filled with fascinating history and sites. Continue to Egypt, a country with one of the most impressive ancient civilizations and beauty. Discover Alexandria, an Egyptian city, with a  blend of ancient and contemporary life. Contact us for more details!

Discover Israel and Jordan 11 Day Tour

11 Days & 10 Nights | Starting every Sunday In Israel explore the roots of Judeo-Christian Heritage and then tour the top-rated sights in Jordan including Petra. Contact us for our latest offers!

Ancient Israel, Jordan and Egypt 11 Day Tour

11 Days & 10 Nights | Starting every Sunday   Tour of the 3 historic countries in 11 days & 10 nights. The tour starts every Sunday year round! Contact us for our latest offer!

Splendors of Israel and Jordan 12 Day Tour

12 Days & 11 Nights | Starting every Sunday    Explore Israel and Jordan on a two week tour. Contact us for our latest offer!

Israel, Jordan and Egypt - Lands of the Bible 12 Day Tour

12 Days & 11 Nights | Starting every Sunday   Tour of the 3 historic countries in 12 days & 11 nights. The tour starts every Sunday year round! Contact us for our latest offer!

Splendors of Israel and Jordan 13 Day Tour

13 Days & 12 Nights | Starting every Sunday    Explore Israel and Jordan on a two week tour. Contact us for our latest offer!

Treasures of Israel and Jordan with Wadi Rum 14 Day Tour

14 Days & 13 Nights | Starting every Sunday    Explore Israel and Jordan on a two week tour. Contact us for our latest offer!

8 Day Jewish Heritage Israel Tour - Small Group Tour

8 Days & 7 Nights  | Starting every Sunday.  This group is limited to 8 people only!! Jewish Heritage Israel Tour. Small Group up to 8 participants only.  A Journey in Israel. Discover incredible traditions and history of the Jewish People. Simply an awersome experience!

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Magical Israel and Jordan 15 Day Tour

15 Days & 14 Nights | Starting every Sunday    Explore Israel and Jordan on a two week tour. Contact us for our latest offer!

Biblical Israel, Jordan and Egypt with Luxor 14 Day Tour

14 Days & 13 Nights | Starting every Sunday   Tour of the 3 historic countries with Luxor in 14 days & 13 nights. The tour starts every Sunday year round! Contact us for our latest offer!

Colors of Israel and Jordan 16 Day Tour

16 Days & 15 Nights | Starting every Sunday    Explore Israel and Jordan on a two week tour. Contact us for our latest offer!

9 Day Jewish Heritage Israel Tour - Small Group Tour

9 Days & 8 Nights  | Starting every Sunday.  This group is limited to 8 people only!! Jewish Heritage Israel Tour. Small Group up to 8 participants only.  Visit ancient and modern Jerusalem.   Masada, the ancient fortress,  the Jewish resistance at the time. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! Contact us for more details.

11 Day Jewish Heritage Israel Tour - Small Group Tour

11 Days & 10 Nights  | Starting every Sunday.  This group is limited to 8 people only!! Jewish Heritage Israel Tour. Small Group up to to 8 participants only.  Experience the timeless Jewish traditions, and visit  New Tel Aviv, Old Jaffa and many other incredible sites.  An unbelievable journey!

Legends of Israel and Egypt 15 Day Tour with the 5 Star Sonesta St George Nile Cruise

15 Days & 14 Nights | Starting every Sunday   Best of Israel and Egypt with the top rated sights in these two unique countries, with the Sonesta St George Nile Cruise. Contact us for our latest offer!

11 Day Jewish Heritage Israel Tour with Petra - Small Group Tour

11 Days & 10 Nights  | Starting every Sunday.  This group is limited to 8 people only!! A Jewish Heritage Israel Tour with Petra.  Small Group up to 8 participants only. Experience the ancient Jewish Heritage in Israel and continue on to Magic Petra. An unbelievable journey!

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Luxury Small Israel 8 Day Tour an Authentic Cultural Experience

8 Days & 7 Nights | Starting every Sunday |    The group is limited to 8 people only!! Luxury, Small tour. A tour in Israel for all faiths. Opening a window over Israel's Ancient, Biblical Past and its People.  Be part of an Authentic Cultural Experience! Contact us for more details!

Adventures of Israel, Jordan and Egypt 17 Day Tour with the Sonesta St George Nile Cruise

17 Days & 16 Nights  |  Starting every Sunday   The ultimate tour to the historical sites and famous wonders of the area. The tour goes year round! Contact us for our latest offer!

Luxury Small Israel 9 Day Tour with a Free Day to Explore Jerusalem

9 Days & 8 Nights | Starting every Sunday |    The group is limited to 8 people only!! Luxury, Small tour. A tour in Israel for all faiths. Discover the historical sites, and incredible beauty of Israel, the Land of The Bible. Have free time to explore Jerusalem on your own.  A life changing journey.   Contact us for more details!

Israel and Egypt Tour with 17 Day Tour with the Sonesta St George Nile Cruise

17 Days & 16 Nights | Starting on Sundays    Travel to Israel and Egypt, with top guides. Experience the inspirational historical, cultural, and holy sites in Israel Visit Ancient Egypt and the Majestic Nile on board the Sonesta St George Cruise.  Contact us for more details!

12 Day Jewish Heritage Israel Tour with Petra and Wadi Rum - Small Group Tour

12 Days & 11 Nights  | Starting every Sunday.  This group is limited to 8 people only!! A Jewish Heritage Israel Tour with Wadi Rum.  Small Group up to 8 participants only. Trace in Israel the rich Jewish customs.  Visit the breath taking sites in Petra and Wadi Rum. A journey that is a must!

Luxury Small Israel 10 Day Tour with Mystical History of Underground Jerusalem

10 Days & 9 Nights | Starting every Sunday |    The group is limited to 8 people only!! Luxury, Small tour. A tour in Israel for all faiths. Let the ancient and mystical history of Israel and underground Jerusalem unfold in front of you. An experience not to be missed! Contact us for more details!

Mysteries of Israel, Jordan and Egypt 20 Day Tour with the Sonesta St George Nile Cruise

20 Days & 19 Nights | Starting every Sunday   This Amazing 20 Days Israel Jordan & Egypt with with the Sonesta St George Nile Cruise Grand Tour will Become Your Once-In-A-Lifetime Tour!  Contact us for our latest offer!

13 Days Israel Jewish Heritage Tour with Jordan and Egypt - Small Group Tour

13 Days & 12 Nights | Starting every Sunday  Limited to 8 participants!

A Jewish Heritage Israel Tour with Jordan and Egypt. Small Group up to 8 participants only. Unweave the tapestry of Jewish Heritage In Israel. Adventure to Jordan and Egypt. The perfect tour for you! 

Luxury Small Israel and Jordan 10 Day Tour with Wadi Rum and Petra

10 Days & 9 Nights | Starting every Sunday.  The group is limited to 8 people only!! Luxury, Small tour. A tour for all faiths. Experience Wadi Rum, Petra,  Jeep Tours, Bedouin Dinner and more. An irresistable adventure! Contact us for more details!

Luxury Small Israel and Jordan 11 Day Tour with Mount Nebo and Amman

11 Days & 10 Nights | Starting every Sunday .  The group is limited to 8 people only!!  

A Luxury, Small tour. A tour for all faiths. Tread the ancient trail and history in Israel and Jordan, with Mount Nebo and Amman. Marvel at this incredible journey!

Luxury Small Israel and Jordan 12 Day Tour with Amman

12 Days & 11 Nights | Starting every Sunday.  The group is limited to 8 people only!!     Luxury, Small tour in Israel and Jordan for all faiths. Venture to Amman and the times of the Crusades and Roman Empire. A mind blowing experience! Contact us for more details!

Luxury Small Israel and Jordan 13 Day Tour with the Dead Sea

13 Days & 12 Nights | Starting every Sunday.  The group is limited to 8 people only!!     Luxury, Small tour in Israel and Jordan for all faiths. Visit Ancient Amman. Free day to relax at the Dead Sea. Simply a must!  Contact us for more details!

15 Day Israel Jewish Heritage Tour with Jordan and Egypt - a Small Group Tour

15 Days & 14 Nights | Starting every Sunday   Limited to 8 participants!

A Jewish Heritage Israel Tour with Jordan and Egypt. Small Group up to 8 participants only. Explore the Rich Heritage of the Jewish People in Israel. Travel to Petra, Cairo, and the Great Pyramids. A dream come true!

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Luxury Small Israel, Jordan and Egypt 13 Day Tour with the Ancient Pyramids

13 Days & 12 Nights | Starting every Sunday .  The group is limited to 8 people only!!   Luxury Small tour.  A tour for all faiths. Experience Israel, Jordan, and the majestic beauty of ancient Egypt, through the Land of the Pharaohs. Be part of an fascinating, unforgettable experience! Contact us for more details!

Luxury Small Israel, Jordan and Egypt 15 Day Tour with Luxor

15 Days & 14 Nights | Starting every Sunday .  The group is limited to 8 people only!!  

Luxury, Small Israel, Jordan, and Egypt Tour. Visit Luxor, home to some of Egypt's most famous temples, tombs and monuments. A tour that will amaze you! Contact us for more details!

17 Day Israel Jewish Heritage Tour with Jordan and Egypt - Small Group Tour

17 Days & 16 Nights  |  Starting every Sunday    Limited to 8 participants! A Jewish Heritage Israel Tour with Jordan and Egypt. Small Group up to 8 participants only. Be part of the Jewish Heritage in Israel. Travel to Jordan & Egypt.  Voyage on the luxurious Sonesta St George Nile Cruise. An exhilitrating experience!  Contact us for more details!

Luxury Small Israel, Jordan and Egypt 17 Day Tour with a Nile Cruise

17 Days & 16 Nights | Starting every Sunday .  The group is limited to 8 people only!!  

Luxury Small Israel and Jordan tour.  Experience Israel, Jordan, and the timeless beauty of ancient Egypt. Cruise for three nights on board the Deluxe Sonesta St George Cruise. An unimaginable voyage! Contact us for more details!

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Take part in an unforgettable journey when you join one of Holy Land Tours . We offer Christian tours and Jewish tours, as well as short tours, daily Israel tours and much more. From the northern Galilee, through to Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Eilat down south – experience the beauty of these cities – and much more – with our fully guided tours to Israel.

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The Roots of Your Faith Tour

The most popular of our journeys, this Christian tour offers 5 star accommodation.

Into The Promised Land Tour

Explore all biblical & historical sites of Egypt, Jordan & Israel, while enjoying 5 star hotels.

Both Sides of the River Jordan

Visit the most important biblical and historical sites in Israel and Jordan.

Greece & Israel Journey Tour

Visit the most important biblical sites in Israel and experience the beauty of Greece.

Israel & Rome Journey Tour

Visit the Holy Land, the Roman ruins and Vatican City in this spiritual journey.

Israel & Greece with Greek Island tour

Experience the beauty of Greece and Israel. Also enjoy an unforgettable cruise to the Greek islands.

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The New Jewish Heritage Tour

Join our vacation packages and connect with your Jewish heritage.

In Depth Jewish Heritage Tour

Travelers will become acquainted with Israel’s most important cultural, biblical and historical sites

Grand Jewish Heritage Tour

The Grand Jewish Heritage Tour will lead you through the land of Israel from a Jewish Heritage perspective.

Ultimate Jewish Heritage Tour

An incredibly popular tour for anyone who wishes to explore every inch of Israel from north to south.

New Classical Israel Tour

A nondenominational tour that will lead you through the land of Israel.

In Depth Classical Israel Tour

Travelers on this tour will become acquainted with Israel’s most important cultural & biblical sites.

Ultimate Classical Israel Tour

A 16 day nondenominational tour that will lead you through the land of Israel.

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Welcome to Israel—a land of contrasts and wonderful surprises. Join hundreds of years of voyagers who have flocked to this dynamic country. Ancient and modern, secular and sacred, Israel beckons visitors with its magnificent sites, holy places and warm Mediterranean climate. Here, age-old sacred shrines exist alongside futuristic skyscrapers and posh resorts with swaying palms alongside desert wasteland. No matter where you look, the legendary stories of mankind’s collective history come to life in this magnificent place.

Destination Must-See's

Dome of the Rock:

This structure dominates the old city. It is the shrine for Islam’s third most holy site. It covers a black stone in the mountain where Muhammad is said to have ascended to heaven. It was the first dome shrine to be built and is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. It’s made of wood with marble slabs inside and covered with Persian tiles on the outside.

Known in the bible as Sea of the Arabah or Salt Sea, it gets its name from the high mineral content preventing anything from living in it. The lowest point of dry land on earth is the shoreline of the Dead Sea. Nearly 7 million tons of water evaporate from it every day, but the minerals remain.

Dead Sea Scrolls:

The first seven of many Dead Sea Scrolls were found by 3 brothers while gathering their goats high in the mountains. The brothers were not aware of what they found and sold the scripts. Years later, all scripts made their way to one location where the full content was finally revealed. See the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum to view the scrolls on display.

This is the birth place of Jesus. Christians all over the world consider this a holy site, but it is also significant to Jews because it is the burial place of the matriarch Rachel and birth place of King David. Manger Square is the main focus during Christmas celebrations three times a year.

Destination Must-Do's

Explore Jerusalem:

This historic location plays a major part in the 3 monotheistic religions. The heart of Jerusalem is in the Old City. This section is surrounded by a wall divided into 4 quarters: Armenian, Christian, Jewish and Muslim. Inside are important holy sites of the 3 major religions. Jerusalem also has a New City as well that still captures the original charm of the city.

Sea of Galilee:

This is a mountainous region in Israel’s north that is divided into two parts. It is densely populated and has the largest variety of ethnic communities in Israel. Its natural beauty and landscapes make it a main tourist destination. However, it is also popular for its national antiquities parks, farming communities, nature reserves, Jewish holy sites, Christian holy sites, and the Jordan River. One of the best ways to experience Galilee is to take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.

Visit the Western Wall:

Located in Jerusalem's Old City, the Western Wall is one of the holiest Jewish sites in Israel. Also known as the Wailing Wall or the Kotel, this sacred place is visited by millions of pilgrims each year so that they may pray and reflect. It is the only intact remnants of the Second Temple of Jerusalem and dates back to 2nd century BCE.

Enjoy Tel Aviv:

Tel Aviv is Israel’s economic and cultural center and it’s referred to as the “city that never stops.” It is the country’s first modern Jewish city in Israel, but it still holds quite a bit of history. Visitors can find several important Christian sites there, but it’s also teeming with restaurants, shops, old courtyards, fishing ports and night clubs that attract tourists from all over.

Expert Advice

As you prepare to explore Israel, enjoy a casual dress style and be sure to pack comfortable walking shoes. Please dress conservatively when visiting holy sites throughout the country; shorts and sleeveless shirts are not permitted when visiting churches and other religious sites.

You’re in for a treat as you explore the many delicious flavors of Israel. Israeli food is based off Middle Eastern and Turkish cuisine. Common ingredients include lentils, nuts, raw vegetables, lamb and beef. Common beverages include mint tea, mint lemonade, egg cream and fruit shakes. Coffee lovers will enjoy Israel's Turkish style cup of java with its sweet notes of cardamom and caramel.

In Israel, religious items make popular souvenirs; these are not too hard to find in the "Holy Land." Many travelers love to collect beautiful glass-made products, ceramics and silver in Israel. Olive wood carvings are extremely popular here. For those who love beautiful jewels and jewelry, Israel is one of the world's leading diamond manufacturing and trading centers.

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April 10th – 20th, 2024

Join pastor jeff & sharon futers on a journey through the holyland.

This spiritually focused tour in Israel offers participants a profound and transformative journey. Beginning in Tel Aviv, participants visit symbolic biblical sites like the ancient port city of Jaffa & Caesarea Maritima. They explore the Galilee region, including Capernaum, Magdala and the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus’ ministry unfolded. The tour also includes visits to significant locations such as Masada, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem, where participants can delve into the rich history and spirituality of the region. With opportunities for reflection, prayer, and exploration of archaeological sites, this tour provides not only an amazing overview of the land of Israel but also a meaningful spiritual experience for all participants.

• $5,199 Per Person Double-occupancy from Toronto Pearson
• $1,595 Single Supplement
• $500 Deposit (Non-refundable*)

*$500 deposit is required to hold your space and is non-refundable. Full payment due 60 days prior to departure. Eligible refunds after this point as noted in Terms & Conditions on registration form. Contact [email protected]   for more information.

Biblical tour

Wednesday april 10, destination israel.

TBD Meet in the departure hall terminal 1 at Pearson Airport, to check in for the Air Canada direct nonstop flight to Tel Aviv. Depart at TBD on your overnight flight, destination Israel. Meals served onboard.

Thursday April 11

Welcome to israel.

Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport at TBD, clearing immigration & customs, meet with your guide. Your first introduction to the Holyland is a guided visit to Neot Kedumim, a symbol of the Bible and the way of life 2,000 and 3,000 years ago. Continue to the ancient port city of Jaffa. Walk along the waterfront with its fishing boats returning with daily bounty. See the home of Simon the Tanner. Check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight.

1 night: Hotel TBD [Dinner]

Friday April 12

The med to galilee.

On the bus for the drive to Caesarea Maritima. A “modern” sea port built by Herod. Excavated ruins are the theatre, still in use for concerts, the Hippodrome, site of chariot races and gladiator fights, ruins of Herod’s palace and more!  On route to Tiberias, visit Muhraka, the location where Elijah confronted the Baal prophets. Enjoy great views of the Jezreel Valley. Continuing to Megiddo/ Armageddon , will be the site of the Final Battle/end of the world according to the Book of Revelations. End the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Overnight: Tiberias x 3 nights (BD)

Saturday April 13

Jesus’ ministry in the galilee.

A full day exploring Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee spending time and prayer at the Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, site of the multiplication of the fish and loaves, Peter’s Primacy where Jesus singled out Peter from the other apostles for special consideration, Capernaum, Bethsaida and the recently excavated town of Mary Madelaine’s village, Magdala. Visit an Israeli date plantation, Tamar Bakfar, enjoy samples of various types of dates and opportunity to purchase some to bring home. End the day at Yardenit, where you can be baptized or renew your baptismal vows at the Jordan River. (BD)

Sunday April 14

Golan heights.

Venture north today and visit Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus confirmed Peter’s confession that He was the Messiah. Drive uphill to Mount Bental at strategic defence site for the Israelis during the Yom Kippur War. Known as OZ7, this site offers a good panoramic view of the Valley of Tears in the Golan Heights. The tanks and sculptures made from guns, sheet metal, turrets, and tank parts. (BD)

Monday April 15

Galilee & dead sea.

Depart the Galilee and stop for an amazing walking tour through the excavations at Beit Shean, where the bodies of King Saul and three of his sons were hung by the Philistines after the Battle of Gilboa. Leave the lush scenery of the Galilee and observe the dramatic a changes to mountains and desert topography. Stop in Jericho, visit the Tel, considered to be the oldest house in the Holyland. View the Mount of Temptation before continuing south past Qumran, site of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947. See Ein Gedi, an oasis at the Dead Sea and site of an active Kibbutz. This area dates to at least 60BC. Overnight: Dead Sea x 2 nights . (BD)

Tuesday April 16

Ascend by cable car to the mountain top fortress of Masada. It was constructed for Herod who had a palace there and offered him safety against those that would try to oust and kill him, but at the end of the First Jewish-Roman War, a group of Jews was held under siege on Masada by Roman soldiers. Rather than surrender, the Jews eventually took their own lives. Return to the hotel and the rest of the day free for leisure and an opportunity to experience weightlessness floating in the mineral rich waters of the Dead Sea (BD)

Wednesday April 17

Dead sea and bethlehem.

Today visit the Life Gate Rehabilitation Centre, supported in part by First Century Foundations. Continue to Shepherds Fields. Stop at Herodium, a fortress built on a preexisting hill for Herod to quickly flee to from Jerusalem and was a very luxurious palace for his enjoyment. Herod chose to be buried here in a tomb located at the site. Overnight: Jerusalem x 3 nights . (BD)

Thursday April 18

A busy day exploring excavated ruins outside and inside the old city walls. Travel deep under the road at the City of David, with Warren’s Shaft, the Canaanite Tunnel and exit near the Pool of Siloam. Inside the old city and beside the Western Wall, explore the Southern Wall excavations exiting in the Arab quarter near Pools of Bethesda, where Jesus healed the man who could not walk. Back outside the old city walls, walk to Mount Zion, traditionally considered to be the Room of the Last Supper. (BD)

Friday April19

This morning begin at the Mount of Olives and follow Jesus Palm Sunday walk to the Garden of Gethsemane. Continue to Yad Vashem, memorial to the Holocaust. Return to your hotel. Rest of the day free. Shabbat dinner at the hotel. (BD)

Saturday April 20

Home to canada.

Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport clearing security procedures. Noon departure. Welcome home. (B)

Note: Hotels as listed or similar. The itinerary is subject to change and may vary in the order you visit.

• 9 night’s hotel accommodation twin share basis
• Return flights Toronto / Tel Aviv / Toronto
• Airport taxes, fuel surcharges and related fees
• Daily buffet breakfast and dinner at hotels
• Government & hotel taxes
• 9 days sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
• Lunches or beverages not indicated as included
• Travel Insurance – optional but recommended
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• Tips to guides, drivers, hotel staff, boat crew in the Galilee

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Israel Tours and Trips 2024/2025

From deserts to snow-covered mountains, the Middle Eastern oasis of Israel will leave you feeling transformed. The ancient city of Jerusalem attracts thousands each year with its cultural, religious and historic sites, while Tel Aviv is the hot-spot for food tours and a taste of local culture. Nature lovers will enjoy an expedition to Masada , an ancient fortress overlooking the Dead Sea.

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Israel - Tour Highlights and Travel Tips

Holidays in Israel will show you an amalgamation of an ancient homeland and a modern world. From deserts to snow covered mountains, this Middle Eastern oasis will lead you to revelations that no newspaper or online article could ever express. A trip to Israel will leave you transformed because it will challenge every misconception you have ever heard.

Tour Highlights

• Travel to Israel’s north, and visit Mount Hermon; if you’re there at the right time, you might see some snow in this desert country.
• Sleep under the stars with the Bedouins in the Negev desert; enjoy a meal and tea, maybe even ride a camel.
• Visit the modern city of Tel Aviv, and experience the nightlife and the modernity of an otherwise ancient land.
• Smell, taste, and touch all of the food and drink Israel has to offer in outdoor markets, called shuks.
• Float in the Dead Sea; known for its magic mineral mud, this is the lowest place in Israel, and because of all of the salt, you are buoyant in the water.
• If you’re in Tel Aviv, go to the Olympic museum and learn of Israel’s checkered past with the Olympics.

Travel Tips

• If you’re in the shuk heckling and bargaining is welcomed and encouraged.
• Taxis and cars are a safe bet for transportation; the only thing to be aware of is the driving.
• When visiting Holy sites, like the Western Wall or the City of David, make sure to cover up; women in long skirts.
• Do not go to the shuks on Friday; people are dashing around trying to get their last licks in before Shabbat.
• Remember that from Friday night to Saturday night, Jerusalem and other cities shut down because of Shabbat; make sure you have everything you need before then.

Israel has seasonal weather so please do check up on the best time to visit Israel before planning your tour. And if you’re still hunting for more things to do and places to explore in Israel, do check out our Israel Travel Guide for more information.

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Journey To Israel

Without a doubt, a journey to Israel is unlike any other! I would love to invite you to join Lisa and me for an extraordinary Real Life Tour of the Holy Land . My good friend, Amir Tsarfati, and other guides will join us as we visit some of the world’s most renowned biblical sites. Together, we bring nearly three decades of touring experience throughout Israel. In addition, perhaps most importantly, we will stand on location with Bibles open and learn some of the greatest lessons from the Scriptures. We will walk where Jesus walked, visit the Empty Tomb and spend time on the Sea of Galilee. Please consider joining us for an exceptional tour of Israel which promises to change how you see your Bible and how you live your life .

What’s Included

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Double Occupancy | $4,150 per person Single Occupancy | Additional $1,700 per person

• Includes gratuities
• Medical Insurance (does not include travel insurance)
• Israeli tour guide
• Transportation to the hotel (If you arrive from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Entrances into all sites
• All breakfasts
• All dinners
• Eight lunches

Not Included

• Drinks, snacks, souvenirs
• Two lunches on touring days in Israel
• Transportation from the airport to the hotel on April 9, if before 10:00 AM or after 5:00 PM.

*Late arrival transportation cost: $160 for 1-6 people

Payment Schedule

• $500 Deposit (Non-refundable after 30 days of registration)

$1,650 Payment due November 5 (Non-refundable after January 1, 2024)

$2,000 due February 25 (Non-refundable payment)

All credit cards used will be charged a 3.5% handling fee including your initial deposit. For future payments you can pay by check or money order to eliminate the credit card fee or if you live locally you can pay cash.

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Hotel Information

Jerusalem – 5 Nights Tiberias – 4 Nights

All hotels are 5-Star according to Trip Advisor

Tentative Itinerary

*Due to weather, schedules are subject to change.

Travel Information to Israel

Transportation | Flights | Passport

• All travelers must purchase their own airfare. Book departure on Monday, April 8, with arrival in Tel Aviv on Tuesday, April 9. Transportation to the hotel is included in the cost ONLY if your arrival time is between 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM Israeli time.
• Once your flight is purchased, you must email a copy of your flight itinerary to Robin Knapp (no later than Monday, January 8) to [email protected]
• Each person is allowed one check-in suitcase (50lbs per the airline) and one carry-on due to bus storage capacity. (See rules for the carry-on from your airline carrier).
• After receiving your flight itinerary, our team will contact you if your flight is within the allotted time to transfer you (at no cost) from the Tel Aviv airport to the hotel. If not in the allotted time your transportation cost will be $160 for 1 – 6 people.
• IMPORTANT: Before traveling, your passport must be current and have six months remaining before expiring. ( Example, if your passport expiration date falls between October 2023 – April 2024, you will have to renew your passport immediately.) In addition, you are also required to have four (4) empty pages in your passport that can be stamped upon arrival in Israel.

Travel Information Back Home

• Book returning flight home after 11 PM (April 18) or later so you will not miss the last touring day. Many flights will depart for home at midnight or 1 AM (April 19).
• A more extended stay in Israel will be your responsibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

With the trip being sold out, is there a waitlist.

The tour is now sold out, please join the waitlist and we’ll notify you if a spot becomes available. Join the Waitlist!

I am traveling alone and noticed the trip cost is double occupancy. Will I have a roommate?

For those traveling alone and needing a roommate, we will do our best to pair you up with a roommate of the same sex.

Can I room by myself?

Yes, but there is a significant fee for single occupancy. Single occupancy is an additional $1700 per person.

How long is the flight?

That will depend on your departure city. Please ensure you don’t have a long layover or too many stops. Those airfares are less expensive, but it makes for a long, tiring day before you arrive in Israel.

Will I receive more information when I arrive at the hotel to check in?

Yes, you will be greeted upon arriving at the hotel with all pertinent information regarding your stay.

What is the weather like?

The best thing to do is to check the weather online. Be sure to bring a light jacket and layer your clothes.

How many buses will the tour have?

We will not know how many buses until after we have sign-ups. We can take up to 10 buses.

How much spending money should I bring?

You will be responsible for two lunches, snacks, sodas, and any souvenirs you want to purchase. A good starting point would be $300-$500 cash, but remember you can also use your credit card. It all depends on your spending habits. You can purchase water on the bus for $1.00, so we advise you to bring dollar bills. You will also be able to order authentic Israeli jewelry, such as necklaces, rings, and money clips inscribed with your favorite scripture in Hebrew. The jeweler does take credit cards or cash.

Can I use my credit card while traveling internationally?

Yes, definitely. Visa and MasterCard are easier to use than American Express. Most credit card companies have international fees, so check with your banking institution. Also, it’s best to alert your credit card company that you will be traveling internationally.

Can I use my cell phone to text or call home? If so, what is the cost?

You need to contact your cell phone carrier. International calls are costly. However, many carriers have plans for international travel. Texting can be part of your plan, and it’s much cheaper to text than to make an international call. You must set up your international plan before departure.

Is the food good?

The food is excellent! Fresh fruits and vegetables are at each meal with a variety of different types of foods.

Will I be able to get baptized in Israel?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to be baptized in the Jordan River at the historical site where Jesus was believed to have been baptized.

Are there hair dryers in each hotel room?

Yes, hairdryers are supplied.

Do I tip the driver, guides, and hotel staff?

No, all tips are included in the cost of the trip.

Where should I pack my prescription medications?

Pack all prescription medications in your carry-on luggage i n case your check-in luggage is  delayed. Luggage does not get delayed often, but it is better to always have your prescriptions/medications with you.

Will I need an adaptor/transformer for my computer, curling/flat iron, electric razor, etc.?

Yes. For ladies that use curling irons, flat irons, etc., we suggest you purchase them with international dual voltage. You will still need the adaptor for these dual-voltage items but not the transformer. If you bring your computer, you will need the adaptor only as they are made to handle the dual voltage.

Can I drink the water?

Absolutely! Bottled water will be available on each bus for $1 a bottle. It is important you stay hydrated on this trip!

Do I need to exchange my American dollars for shekels?

No, that is unnecessary, as American dollars or credit cards are accepted in the shops you visit.

Is the Covid Vaccine required?

No, the Covid Vaccine is no longer required nor a vaccine card.

What age children are allowed on the tour?

Children age 5 and older.

What information is needed for registration?

Name, address, phone number, email address and credit card information.

Can I sign up all my family members on one registration form?

Yes, you certainly can and we recommend you do that to guarantee you are all on the tour together.

Additional Terms and Conditions

Published tour dates include Land Touring days. All rates, payments, penalties, and change fees are quoted per passenger. Sites, artists, speakers, and/or schedules are subject to change. Carefully review the Terms and Conditions on this website and all documentation you receive concerning your travel.

All rates quoted are in U.S. dollars and are based on fares and costs in effect at the time of publication. However, depending upon the strength of the U.S. dollar and the fluctuating nature of oil, gas, and other costs, published rates are subject to change without notice.

Not included in rates:

Airfare, travel to the international gateway, pre/post tour hotels, meals not specifically detailed in the tour itinerary, items of a personal nature including but not limited to laundry, room service at hotels, meals in transit, phone calls, baggage fees, etc.

Mandatory Passport information:

You must have a valid U.S. Passport and email a scanned copy to Robin Knapp at [email protected]  by January 8, 2024 .   Before traveling, your passport must be current and have six months remaining before expiring. ( Therefore, if your passport expiration date falls between October 2023 – April 2024, you will have to renew your passport immediately.) In addition, you are also required to have four (4) empty pages in your passport that can be stamped upon arrival in Israel.

Proof of Citizenship:

A valid passport is required for all passengers, including children. Applications are available online at www.travel.state.gov/passport or by the National Passport Information Center at (877) 487-2778.

You may also contact your local post office for information. Your passport name must match the name on your reservation and airline ticket, or you may be denied travel. It is the personal responsibility of each passenger to fully comply with all immigration and documentation requirements.

Non-U.S. Citizens

A valid passport is required. You should consult your country’s embassy regarding specific requirements for entry into each and every country of destination. Your passport name must match the name on your reservation and airline ticket, or you may be denied travel. It is the personal responsibility of each passenger to fully comply with all immigration and documentation requirements.

Travel Protection:

To purchase Trip Cancellation insurance to cover your trip investment, please go to http://www.travelexinsurance.com or call Travelex at 1 800 228-9792. Certain terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions apply. The Travel Protection Plans are underwritten by Transamerica Casualty

Physical Requirements:

There may be restrictions imposed by the travel suppliers (air carrier, tour operator, etc.) Activities on this tour require you to be in good health and able to climb stairs without assistance, walk at a modest pace for a few miles per day on uneven terrain and be able to transport your own luggage. Because facilities in sites around the world vary significantly, accommodations for persons with mobility limitations (wheelchair, walker, cane, etc.) may not be available. If you have a medical condition (mobility limitations, pregnancy, etc.) or use medical equipment which could affect your travel, please consult your physician and notify Robin Knapp so we can inform you of possible travel restrictions.

Image and Sound Release:

By booking this travel event, you are granting permission for all persons on your reservation to be photographed, audio, and/or video recorded and releasing Calvary Chapel Chino Hills and Real Life Ministry from liability, restrictions, conditions or any compensation for obtaining and using these images and sounds in future promotional materials. Images or videos submitted to Calvary Chapel Chino Hills and Real Life Ministry may be used for marketing without the expectation of compensation.

Payment & Cancellation Information:

• $1650 Payment due November 5 (Non-refundable after January 1, 2024)
• $2000 due February 25 (Non-refundable payment)

Still Have Questions?

Email: [email protected] Phone: 909-393-1416

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A special farewell dinner in Petra – a Bedouin-style traditional feast featuring a sword dance

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

Guided visits to diverse sites such as the Western Wall, Dome of the Rock, Sephardic Synagogues, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mt. Nebo, and Jezzar Pasha Mosque

Premium accommodations – including Pool View rooms at Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea, and Junior Suites at Movenpick Resort Petra

Walking tours exploring Israel's and Jordan's antiquities, guided by local experts & professional Tauck Directors; modern-day discussions including a "Prophet Sharing" panel discussion

A cruise on the Sea of Galilee aboard a working replica of a 2,000-year-old fishing boat

SEE WHAT YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES

Active components such as hiking, bicycling and walking longer distances may be included, and hills and/or uneven terrain may be encountered on several days. Guests should be able to walk two to three miles and stand for long periods of time with no difficulty.

Moderately paced, and may include some early morning hotel departures, one or two on-tour flights, and extended motor coach travel.

Experiences of a lifetime

When you travel to Israel and Jordan with Tauck you explore all the threads – civilizations, cultures, history, traditions, religions and the arts – that are so intricately woven together throughout this compelling area of the world.

Visit the bahá'i shrine and gardens, the tomb of the báb in haifa.

On the slopes of Mount Carmel in Haifa stands one of the holiest places on Earth for followers of the Bahá'í Faith, which teaches that no religion has a monopoly on the truth. It is the beautiful Baha'i Shrine and Gardens, home to the Tomb of the Báb (Baha'i Allah), the Persian-born 19th-century former merchant who founded the Bábí Faith in the 1840s. The Báb is revered as the herald and one of the central figures of the Bahá'í Faith, which was established years after his death by one of his followers, Bahá'u'lláh. A succession of 19 immaculately manicured garden terraces lead to the golden-domed tomb of the Báb.

Dine at The Eucalyptus

The eucalyptus offers a modern interpretation to the dishes of biblical passages.

Tonight, you'll have an opportunity to taste the flavors of the ancient world, forgotten for centuries, as chef and owner, Moshe Basson, takes you a culinary journey inspired by biblical passages and his modern interpretations of them. Passionate about biblical culture, it was this very passion that drove Chef Basson to resurrect the recipes, spices and herbs of centuries past (all of which can be found in the surrounding hills of Jerusalem and Judea) and helped him create the menu that you will feast on this evening. The Eucalyptus offers a variety of dishes utilizing fish, lamb, duck, beef and vegetables for your enjoyment. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available.

Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea

Nights 9 and 10

Luxury at the lowest point on Earth

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea is nestled amidst lush gardens in a traditional village setting on the northern shores of the Dead Sea. Designed with your well-being and balance in mind and featuring world-class dining options and spa services, this luxurious resort is an oasis of tranquility at the lowest point below sea level on Earth.

Kudos to the creators of this tour – they provided the very best hotels, activities and local guides.

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Travel Documents

If you are a U.S. citizen traveling internationally , you will need a passport valid for six months beyond the completion of your Tauck journey for entry into Israel and Jordan. You do not require a visa to visit Israel for a short stay of 3 months or less however, you will need a visa for Jordan. The Jordanian visa will be issued at the border on day 9 of the tour. 

If you are citizen of another country traveling internationally, please contact an embassy or consulate of Israel and of Jordan to determine what travel documentation is required.

Please note that longer stays abroad for any purpose may require additional travel documentation.

All guests are required to provide their passport information to us at time of booking.

In addition to a valid passport, U.S. citizens are also required to have a visa to enter Jordan.  The Jordanian visa will be issued at the border on Day 9 of the tour. Non-U.S. citizen should check with the Israeli and Jordanian Embassies or Consulates to determine necessary travel documents. We will be crossing the border to Jordan from Israel at Allenby Bridge (also known as the King Hussein Bridge).

Your coach will arrive at the Israel border where all guests will disembark the coach to have their passports stamped – the exit fee will have been prepaid by Tauck. After processing, all guests will re-board the Israeli coach, which will then proceed across the border to the Jordan side. Once the coach is on the Jordan side, all guests will again disembark the coach and proceed to the terminal building while all luggage is transferred from our Israeli coach to our Jordanian coach. The Tauck Director, along with our Jordanian guide, will use a passport manifest to pay the visa fees for all guests, and then lead you through immigration and the security checkpoint. Passports will then be individually stamped and all guests will board the Jordanian coach. Upon exit, you may or may not have to take luggage off the coach to be scanned. The entire process will take just over an hour.

We strongly recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen.

To facilitate Travel Requirements, destinations are increasingly utilizing online forms that require digital proof that you've successfully completed your submission (via an email, QR code, etc.) To ensure smooth travels and peace of mind, we strongly recommend all guests carry a personal smart phone and sign up for international data plans before traveling overseas.

Security Screening for U.S. citizens

You are advised that all persons applying for entry to Israel, the West Bank, or Gaza are subject to security and police record checks by the Government of Israel, and may be denied entry or exit without explanation. U.S. citizens whom Israeli authorities suspect of being of Arab or Muslim origin are likely to face additional, often time-consuming, and probing questioning by immigration and border authorities, or may even be denied entry into Israel.

Israeli-Americans: The Government of Israel considers U.S. citizens who also hold Israeli citizenship or have a claim to dual nationality to be Israeli citizens for immigration and other legal purposes. For example, a U.S. citizen child of an Israeli parent will be considered an Israeli citizen by Israeli immigration officials and Israeli law will apply to the child's travel to, and departure from, Israel. U.S. citizens who are also citizens of Israel must enter and depart Israel using their current Israeli passport. Israeli citizens are currently not permitted to enter Gaza and are generally restricted from traveling to parts of the West Bank under Palestinian Authority control. Contact the Israeli Ministry of Interior or your nearest Israeli Embassy or Consulate for more information on citizenship and travel restrictions for Israeli citizens.

Palestinian-Americans: U.S. citizens who have a Palestinian Authority ID number or who are considered by the Government of Israel to have residency status in the West Bank or Gaza are advised to read this section very carefully. It is possible that Israeli authorities would consider as Palestinian anyone who has a Palestinian Identification number, was born in the West Bank or Gaza, or was born in the United States but has parents or grandparents who were born or lived in the West Bank or Gaza. Any such U.S. citizens may be required to travel to Israel using their Palestinian Authority passport, regardless of whether they hold U.S. citizenship. Without the Palestinian Authority passport, these Americans may be barred from entering or exiting Israel, the West Bank or Gaza, or they may face serious delays at the ports of entry.

Individuals who hold a Palestinian Authority ID, as well as persons judged by Israeli authorities to have claim to a Palestinian Authority ID by virtue of ancestry, will be considered subject to Israeli law and to regulations that Israel applies to residents of the West Bank and Gaza, regardless of whether they also hold U.S. citizenship. In most cases, such individuals will be required by Israeli authorities to enter the West Bank via the Allenby Bridge (also known as King Hussein Bridge) border crossing with Jordan, rather than entering Israel via Ben Gurion International Airport unless they obtain a transit permit for that purpose in advance. Even if they have entered Israel via Ben Gurion Airport, they may be required to depart via the Allenby Bridge. Upon arrival at any of the Ports of Entry, such persons may wish to consider asking Israeli immigration authorities from where they will be required to depart.

TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN AS A GUARDIAN: If you are traveling as the guardian of a child/children, we strongly suggest that you carry a letter from both parents of the child authorizing emergency treatment in the event of illness or accident. For travel abroad, many foreign countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling internationally without BOTH parents. (These requirements are in response to the increased incidence of children being abducted and taken abroad.) PLEASE NOTE THAT TAUCK IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for the disruption of travel caused by improper documentation for children traveling without both parents.

How to Book a Tour

See your travel advisor, or call Tauck at 800-468-2825 to make a reservation.

At the time of booking, please have the following information ready for all members of your party:

• Tour Name and Departure Date
• Traveler's Name: First and last names as they appear on your passport or driver's license
• Traveler's Address(es)
• Email Address*
• Traveler's Phone Number(s)*
• Emergency Contact Information: Please provide the name and phone number  of a relative or friend (not travelling with you) whom we could contact during the tour in the unlikely event of an emergency
• Interest in purchasing a travel protection plan (US and Canada)
• Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends
• Interest in our specially negotiated airfares

* Required Fields

Deposits & Final Payment

Deposits and fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking.

The deposit amount is $600 per person

Final Payments:

Final Payment is due to Tauck  90  days before departure for lands trips, and  120  days before departure for cruises and rail journeys. If your deposit was made by credit card, final payment will be automatic unless you opted out at time of booking. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. Failure to make payment will be a considered a cancellation by the guest and all applicable cancellation fees will apply.

Travel Protection Plan

Effective for plans purchased as of July 1, 2021:

Tauck's Guest Protection

Tauck's Guest Protection provides you with cancellation protection before your journey begins as well as insurance benefits while you are traveling. Guest Protection includes the following:

Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck:

Under Tauck's Cancellation Fee Waiver you can cancel your tour for ANY REASON up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the land tour cost, based on your original method of payment.

*Extreme Circumstances:  In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.

Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company.

• Trip Cancellation –  If you must cancel your tour due to a covered reason, the plan provides coverage for the amount you paid for your travel arrangements. Since the non-insurance cancellation waiver takes care of the land package cancellation fees already, this benefit reimburses the airfare cancellation charges up to the value of your original airfare purchase.
• Trip Interruption –  If you have to interrupt your tour for covered reasons, the plan provides reimbursement to catch up to your tour or return home.
• Travel Delay –  Provides reimbursement for missed, prepaid travel arrangements if you are delayed by a common carrier, natural disaster, unannounced strike, or other reasons as cited in the plan.
• Medical Expense –  Reimburses covered medical expenses incurred in the event you become injured or sick during your trip. 
• Baggage / Personal Effects Protection –  Provides reimbursement in the event your luggage or personal effects are, lost, stolen, damaged or delayed during your trip.
• Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services –  Provided by CareFree Travel Assistance; 24-hour emergency telephone assistance hotline for medical and travel related problems.

The cost of Tauck's Guest Protection is: $769 per person

This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.

This optional Guest Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included with initial payment. Fees are based on costs as of July 2021, and are subject to change. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your tour reservation. Guest Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.

The Guest Protection plan waives cancellation fees outlined below, provided we are notified of cancellation before your tour departs. Tour cancellation fees are waived regardless of reason, without written notice, and Tauck will refund land tour cost.

To obtain your state-specific Certificate of Insurance that contains the complete terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the certificate, visit  affinitytravelcert.com/docs/TACGPPINTL .

If You Have To Cancel

If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees. If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour. Therefore, the following fees apply.

Loss of Guest Protection fee, per person 

Cancellation Fees without Tauck's Guest Protection Plan :

90 days or more before departure = $600 per person

89-8 days before departure = $1250 per person

7-1 days before departure = $2000 per person

Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.

In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.

Note:  All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Guest Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico.

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Travel Requirements For This Tour

Air Information and Luggage Restrictions

AIRFARE: Airfare to and from this destination is not included in the journey cost. If purchasing your air elsewhere, it is very important to provide us with your confirmed arriving and departing flight information no later than 3 weeks before your arrival date. Flight information can be submitted to Tauck (or verified, if you've already provided it) in the My Account section of Tauck.com.

TAUCK AIRPORT TRANSFERS are included at the start and end of the journey between the airport and the Tauck hotel. Airport transfers are available for any pre tour or post tour hotel stays immediately consecutive to the tour, providing flight information is received in the Tauck office no later than three weeks in advance. Details on locating your transfer upon arrival to the tour start city will be included in your final documents.

AIRLINES and CHECKED LUGGAGE: Due to space limitations during your Tauck journey, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one average-size suitcase per person. Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and are free to revise luggage policies without notice. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies. PLEASE NOTE that if you are booked on a tour that includes on-tour flights, the checked luggage weight restrictions for these flights may be lower than the weight restrictions for your international flights.

Checked Luggage – General

Due to space restrictions, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one suitcase per person weighing no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm).

Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.

Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.

Tauck luggage tags will be provided by your Tauck Director on Day 1 of your itinerary. Please do not attach a Tauck luggage tag to any carry-on items, as the Tauck tags designate luggage that is to be handled and transferred by ground operators and hotel staff during your journey.

Carry-on Luggage – General

Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.

For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.

Additionally, guests are limited to one small carry-on bag per person, which should not exceed 17" in length, 12" in width, and 10" in height, or the size of a small backpack, due to space restrictions in overhead storage bins aboard motor coaches; larger carry-ons will be stowed in the luggage compartment under the coach.

Health, Safety and Mobility

HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS

Throughout the tour, we will provide you with clean and safe drinking water.

If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.

Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Some of the countries visited on this itinerary may require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against certain diseases in order to enter the country.  These requirements are subject to frequent change as outbreaks occur and subside in different areas, and it is therefore crucial that you obtain the very latest information on entry requirements as you prepare for your journey.

For the most current information, please consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by clicking here  and the World Health Organization (WHO) by clicking here . You may also wish to visit the web sites for the embassies of the countries you will be visiting.  Besides providing details on vaccination requirements, these sites can also provide information on vaccinations that may be recommended (but aren't required) and other potential health issues for which no vaccines are available.

Any decisions relating to your health, of course, should not be based solely on information provided by a web site.  It is critically important that you consult with your personal physician prior to your journey to obtain any required vaccinations and to review any optional recommendations offered by the CDC or other sources.

Please be sure to discuss your journey with your physician at least four to six weeks in advance of your departure, as certain vaccinations take time to become fully effective.  Also, be certain to ask your physician for proof of any vaccinations you receive, and to pack this proof along with your other travel documents in your carry-on luggage (not in your checked luggage).

Researching and complying with vaccination entry requirements for the countries visited on this itinerary is the responsibility of the traveler and not Tauck. Tauck is therefore not responsible for any expenses incurred or disruptions to travel caused by improper or incomplete vaccinations, or by the failure to provide proof of required vaccinations.

If you do not obtain the necessary vaccinations and proper documentation, you may be denied entry into one or more countries, or temporarily quarantined until the necessary vaccinations are administered, or until proper documentation is provided. 

Israel and Jordan is an active tour. You should be in good health, able to climb into and out of a small boat and walk reasonable distances over unpaved and uneven terrain. Many of our walking excursions are in and around ancient sites and old city quarters.The amount of walking you do, however, is at your discretion.

PLEASE NOTE:  We regret that this Tauck itinerary cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters.  Likewise, we regret that we're unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs.  The responsibility of the Tauck Director who accompanies your trip is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS

The restaurants, hotels, caterers and numerous other partners we work with all do their best to accommodate special dietary requests from Tauck guests. However, given the diverse nature of those food providers (from small wineries to grand hotels to world-famous restaurants in more than 70 countries worldwide), some of our partners are better able than others to accommodate such requests. We therefore cannot guarantee that all dietary requests can be accommodated at every meal. Also, please note that where dietary requests can be accommodated, choices will frequently be limited.

Reading List

We have compiled a reading list of recommended books to give you more information about the destinations you will be traveling to on your upcoming journey!

You can view the reading list  here.

In Israel, from December through February, the average temperature in Tel Aviv ranges from 41-65°F (5-18 °C), although it may get colder around the Jerusalem. From March through April, temperatures in Tel Aviv range from 61-75 °F (16-24 °C). Jerusalem and the Golan Heights are approximately 5.5 °F (3 °C) colder, and Eilat is usually 5.5 °F (3 °C) warmer. From June through August/September, the weather is hot and humid. Temperatures range from 75-95 °F (24-35 °C). On very hot days in Tel Aviv, which occur in August, temperatures may rise to 108 °F (42 °C) mixed with 95% humidity. In Jerusalem, those days are as hot, but without the humidity, and in Eilat temperature may even climb to 122 °F (50 °C), but without the humidity. From September through November, temperatures in Tel Aviv range from 61-75 °F (16-24 °C). Jerusalem and the Golan Heights are approximately 5.5 °F (3 °C) colder, and Eilat is usually 5.5 °F (3 °C) warmer.

Jordan is approximately 90% desert, with an annual rainfall below 8 in (203 mm) and falling as low as 1-2 in (25-50 mm) in some places. Jordan is a very sunny country with average daily sunshine hours ranging from six to seven hours per day in winter and as many as twelve to thirteen hours per day in the summer. Although summer temperatures are high in the desert, the heat is usually moderated by low humidity and a stiff daytime breeze while the nights are cool and pleasant. You should expect hot and dry summers with cool evenings.

To determine current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov, by clicking here.

What To Pack

Your journey through Israel and Jordan is casual. Comfortable, cotton clothing is suggested. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Please be aware that some of the sights we visit, require both men and women to have their knees and shoulders covered, and in some cases wear long pants. Once on tour, your tour director will advise you on appropriate attire.

For travel from February through early June and late September through November, you will need a light jacket or fleece, a light sweater and a rain jacket or poncho. No special attire is required for dining, although you may wish to dress more formally for fine dining experiences in metropolitan areas.

Most importantly, bring comfortable yet sturdy walking shoes that have already been broken-in. It is important that your shoes have good ankle support, as we visit some ancient sites where paths and stairs may be uneven and unpaved.

In Jerusalem, you should dress conservatively, your knees and shoulders covered, when visiting the Old City and ultra-orthodox Jewish neighborhoods.

Jordan is primarily a Muslim country, although the freedom of all religions is protected. Muslim women's clothing often covers their arms, legs and hair. Western women are not subject to these customs, but very revealing clothing is never appropriate and conservative dress is advisable for both men and women in the old part of Amman (downtown), and outside the cities. Shorts are rarely worn by either sex, and would be out of place in the downtown Amman area. Topless sunbathing is prohibited and one-piece swimsuits are preferred, although two-piece swimsuits are acceptable at hotel pools.

Valet laundry services are available at all the hotels.

Beyond your normal wardrobe and personal grooming items, we suggest you also bring along:

• Comfortable walking shoes (VERY IMPORTANT)
• Rainwear, such as a raincoat and rain hat, plus a collapsible umbrella
• Short and long-sleeved shirts/tee shirts (for the warmer, summer months. Extra tee shirts are always a good idea). Please make sure you have your shoulders covered for monuments. Sport jacket for men (suggested but not required) and slacks/dress for women for evening wear
• Long shorts and pants (many of the sights require both men and women to have-shorts that cover their knees and in some cases require you to wear long pants)
• Sweater; lightweight for summer, and medium weight for spring/fall
• Camera, lenses, batteries, chargers and extra memory cards
• Sunscreen and hat
• Small flashlight
• Insect repellent
• Travel alarm clock/cell phone with alarm function (many hotels do not have clocks in the rooms)
• Prescription medicines (an adequate supply to last your journey), and written

Copies of your prescriptions from your doctor. While it may be possible to refill prescriptions during your journey, the availability of refills cannot be guaranteed. What's more, refilling prescriptions in foreign countries can be difficult and time-consuming.

Please refer to the Necessary Gear website at  www.necessarygear.com  as one option available to you for renting and purchasing apparel, PPEs, and other items appropriate for your journey.

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Price Includes: 4 star lodging, expert Biblical guides, admissions, sightseeing, buffet breakfast and dinner daily, 1 lunch.

Please Note: Israel gratuities will be paid in advance ($125 per person will be added to your final invoice for gratuities to be paid to driver, guide, and hotel staff while in Israel).

Not Included: Flight departures (low cost fares available nationwide), most lunches, gratuities, transfers (not included unless airfare is purchased from Pilgrim Tours).

Please Note: Travelers from Visa Exempt countries visiting Israel must apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) online at Israel ETA-IL Application | Apply for your Israel eVisa online (https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/) . Once approved, an ETA confirmation will be emailed to you. There is no need to print this confirmation; simply save it on your phone. The cost of the ETA permit is 25 shekels (approximately 7 USD), and it permits stays of up to 90 days. The permit remains valid for up to two years or until your passport expires, whichever occurs first. Failure to meet these entry requirements may result in loss of tour participation and associated penalties.

*Customers traveling to Israel that do not provide their full passport information will incur an additional fee of $160 per person to cover the Israel VAT (value-add tax) on their final invoice.

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"Come, let us rejoice in the God of our salvation. For He is gentle and lowly of heart, and you will find great peace and joy for your soul".

Day 1: Departure

Today we embark on our Journey to the Holy Land. Prepare yourself for a life-changing experience. Get some rest on the flight…tomorrow you will be walking where Jesus walked!

Day 2: Arrive Israel

Arrive in Israel and travel northward to our hotel for one night in the coastal area near Tel Aviv. The remainder of the day is free to walk along the Mediterranean, relax, and have dinner. The time is right for a personal devotional with the sunset over the “Great Sea.” Meet your Israeli guide, enjoy a time of prayer of thanks for safety and the special blessings ahead, a prayer for the people of the "Promised Land," and a good night’s rest.

Day 3: Caesarea, Megiddo, & Nazareth

After breakfast, we travel by private motor coach along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to Caesarea, where Gentiles first heard the Good News from Peter and were baptized. We’ll see the Roman Amphitheatre, hippodrome, a film on history and the remains of this famous port city, an aqueduct, and then journey through the Mt. Carmel range, where Elijah challenged King Ahab and the prophets of Baal. Next we travel through the Jezreel Valley to Megiddo, the Armageddon battlefield, where archaeologists have unearthed 20 levels of civilization. We drive through the area of Cana and Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus, where we visit the Nazareth Village, a wonderful recreation of Biblical times with costumed guides. We will have dinner and overnight lodging for the next three nights along the Sea of Galilee.

Day 4: Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Jesus Boat, Sea of Galilee Boat Ride, Magdala

Following breakfast, our morning travels take us to two valuable northern sites. Dan is where the children of Israel fell to the depths of alternative sacrifice and Caesarea Philippi, the site of Peter’s confession and pagan worship. We pass the possible site of the multiplication of loaves and fishes in Bethsaida and the Mount of the Beatitudes. Returning to Galilee for a St. Peter’s fish lunch (other selections available), we then visit the ancient fisherman boat followed by a relaxing cruise on the Sea of Galilee. A brief scripture reading and devotional on board brings to life the experiences of Jesus and the fishermen disciples. We conclude our day with a visit to Magdala, hometown of Mary Magdalene. The recent excavation of the first century synagogue and well-preserved village makes Magdala one of the most interesting Biblical sites in Israel.

Day 5: Capernaum, Corazin, Mt. Arbel, Jordan River Baptism Site

Today we visit the Biblical towns of Capernaum and Corazin. Capernaum is located along the Sea of Galilee and was the hometown of Peter. It is likely where Jesus and the disciples lived during much of His ministry while in Galilee. Next, we visit Corazin which offers another example of a Jewish synagogue and a replica of the “Seat of Moses” which was carved out of the local basalt block and from which the scribes and Pharisees would have read the Torah. We enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Galilee region atop Mt. Arbel. Mt. Arbel could likely be the location that Jesus would get away from the crowds to take time in prayer with His heavenly Father. Here our guide will point out the various towns listed in scripture during the time of Jesus. We conclude our day with an opportunity to be baptized at the Jordan River Baptismal Site.

Day 6: Beit Shean, Bethany Beyond Jordan, Abraham's Tent, Mt. of Olives & Garden of Gethsemane

We travel southward this morning to Beit-Shean/Scythopolis, the most magnificent archeological site in Israel, located at the strategic juncture of the Jezreel and Jordan valleys. Like Jericho, it has been almost continuously occupied throughout history. After defeating Saul and his sons on Mt. Gilboa, the Philistines hanged their bodies on the walls of Beit-Shean. During the time of Jesus, Scythopolis was one of the chief cities of the Decapolis - a league of ten cities sharing Greek culture and government. Following the fertile Jordan Valley southward, your guide will point out the agricultural restoration of the “Land of Milk and Honey” and Israel’s intricate irrigation development. We pass ancient Jericho and view from a distance this city famed as the oldest in the world. To the east of Jericho along the Jordan River Valley (Queser El Yehud) is the Israeli side of Bethany Beyond the Jordan. In this area Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist; Elijah and Elisha crossed the Jordan; and the children of Israel, led by Joshua, entered the Promised Land. This afternoon we will take part in the Genesis Land/Dinner in Abraham's Tent, where we enjoy a trip back in time to relive life in the time of the Patriarchs, complete with costume, dramatic presentation, camel ride and authentic food. Arriving in Jerusalem we’ll enjoy a beautiful view of the Old City atop the Mt. of Olives and then the Garden of Gethsemane. How many have wished to be whisked back in time to get a glimpse of our Lord or hear His voice if only for a moment? To walk between the ancient olive trees, read the scriptures of Jesus' prayer and take time for personal reflection is important here. We will have dinner and overnight lodging for the next four nights in Jerusalem.

Day 7: Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea Scrolls, Dead Sea Swim

Our day begins with a cable car ride to the mountain top fortress of Masada. Here our guide will treat us to the history of the famous zealot stand. Afterwards we proceed to Ein Gedi, "Spring of the Goat," an oasis on the western shore of the Dead Sea. Because of its warm climate and abundant supply of water, the site developed a reputation for its fragrant plants and date palm groves. This is where King David hid from Saul and where God defeated the enemies of the Israelites by praise and worship led by King Jehoshaphat. Next, we visit the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. This afternoon we have an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing float in the Dead Sea.

Day 8: Jesus’ Steps, Western Walls, Southern Steps, Way of Suffering, Garden Tomb

Today we walk where Jesus walked, beginning the day with a visit to the Wailing Wall and then the fascinating Rabbinical Tunnels leading us through the Second Temple era. The tunnel and exhibit give a clear understanding of the amazing construction of the Temple Mount, giant stones, water supply and Roman street where our Lord was led to judgment. Before exiting the tunnel, we see the immense cornerstone rejected by the builders. Next, we visit the Southern Wall Excavations. This southern side of The Temple was the main entrance for the common folk, whereas the Priests and Levites had their own entrance from the higher eastern side. Parts of the giant stairs, which led to the Temple Mount from the courtyard have been unearthed along with the purification pools. From here Jesus entered the Temple Mount and drove out the vendors and money exchangers who were exploiting the people. It is also likely that this is the place where Peter stood and preached and where thousands were saved and baptized on the Day of Pentecost. This afternoon we move on to the Judgment Hall of Pilate, hear of those who conspired against Him and are reminded of His brutal beating and humiliation. From here we will also be able to see the Pool of Bethesda, Stephen's Gate, and St. Anne’s Church. While walking along the Via Dolorosa, we are reminded of His way of suffering along with a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Our guide will explain the differing opinions on the route where Christ was led. (The actual place of crucifixion and burial is a very interesting study!) The climax of the day is the area of Golgotha (place of the skull) and the Garden Tomb, where we celebrate the resurrection with communion and a time of praise.

Day 9: Israel Museum, Friends of Zion Museum, Bethlehem

An interesting and educational time awaits us today at the Israeli Museum. Walk through collections of century’s old Israeli artifacts including the Dead Sea Scrolls, and then a guided walk through an accurately detailed model of Biblical Jerusalem. This model will help put into perspective all that you have seen over the previous days’ touring. We then visit the Friends of Zion Museum to learn of the 19th and 20th century heroes of the Jewish people. We spend the remainder of the day surrounding the birth of Christ with a visit to Bethlehem. This evening we enjoy a special lecture by a local believer prior to dinner, giving us a perspective of Messianic life in Israel.

Day 10: Free Day or Return Home

You may choose to take an early flight home or spend the day sightseeing on your own and take a late day return flight. Those choosing to depart late in the day on Day 10 will arrive home on Day 11.

Important Note: Although the itinerary above obviously emphasizes the spiritual aspect of this marvelous country, our guides are also experts in and passionate about the miracle of the return of the Jews and the restoration of the state of Israel. This fact, along with many modern day topics (military, politics, education, and other cultural aspects), will be woven into the commentary in order to give you well rounded information.

*The tour itinerary is subject to change or be slightly modified in order to best meet the interests of the group.

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• See world famous Jewish and historic landmarks
• Drive through farmlands and vineyards of Golan Heights
• Go underground and discover the City of David

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• See world famous religious and historic landmarks
• Float in the Dead Sea at the lowest point on Earth

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• Explore ancient Jaffa and visit St. Peter's Church
• Sail on the Sea of Galilee and visit Magdala
• Tour the historic sites of Nazareth and Cana

“We were able to visit several historical and significant sites, with enough time in the afternoon to roam around and explore the area.”

• Ascend Masada by cable car
• Explore the ancient ruins of Caesarea
• Visit the Bahai Gardens in Haifa

• Sail on the Sea of Galilee like ancient times
• Discover Bethlehem's biblical heritage
• Explore ancient Jaffa and its historic port

• Tour Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity
• Float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea
• Visit the Western Wall and Holy Sepulcher

• Ascend Masada by cable car for stunning views
• Explore Tel Aviv & Jaffa's rich history
• Walk through the City of David and Western Wall

• Explore ancient Caesarea’s Roman ruins
• Float in the Dead Sea
• Sail on the Sea of Galilee

• Ascend Masada by cable car and explore the fortress
• Float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea
• Descend into Rosh Hanikra's grottoes by cable car

• See where the Saviour spent his childhood in Nazareth
• Float in the saline waters at the lowest point on Earth
• Walk in the footsteps of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem

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Pastor Jay Smith | Israel Tour | 2024 April

11-day israel tour | april 4-14, 2024, hosted by: pastor jay smith, tour code: smith – js0424.

Join us as we embark on a life changing journey to Israel to gain a deeper understanding of God’s Word. This customized Holy Land tour includes:

• Round trip airfare from Seattle
• 9 nights hotel accommodations in a double room
• Round trip airport transfers (within Israel)
• full breakfast and dinner daily in hotels
• deluxe air conditioned motor coach and driver
• tips/gratuities to driver, guide, and hotel staff
• 8 full days of sightseeing with licensed Israeli guide
• all entrance fees based on itinerary, and much more!

Come enjoy this once in a lifetime opportunity as we walk where Jesus did. Register online today to reserve your space!

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Tour Itinerary

• Arrive in Tel Aviv
• Transfer to hotel
• Overnight Tel Aviv, Dan Panorama
• Caesarea Maritima
• Old City Acre
• Overnight Haifa, Leonardo Plaza
• Mt. Beatitudes
• St Peter’s Primacy
• Ancient boat
• Boat Ride on Galilee
• Yardenit Baptismal Opportunity
• Overnight Tiberias, Leonardo Plaza
• Caesarea Philippi
• Dan Nature Reserve
• Hippos/Sussita
• Beit She’an
• Gideon’s Spring
• Qasr el Yahud Baptismal Site
• Drive to Dead Sea
• Overnight David Spa Hotel
• Overnight Jerusalem, Vert Jerusalem
• Israel Museum
• Bethel and Shiloh, circumstances permitting
• Overnight Vert Jerusalem
• Temple Mount, circumstances permitting
• Southern Steps
• Western Wall
• Western Wall Tunnel
• City of David
• Jewish Quarter
• Palm Sunday Road
• Pools of Bethesda
• Via Doloros
• Church of Holy Sepulchre
• Caiaphas House
• Garden Tomb
• Transfer to airport for departure
• Arrive in U.S.

Tour Details

• 1 night at the Dan Panorama in Tel Aviv
• 1 night at the Leonardo Plaza in Haifa
• 2 nights at the Leonardo Plaza in Tiberias
• 1 night at the David Resort in the Dead Sea
• 4 nights at the Vert Hotel in Jerusalem

Hotels subject to change.

via Turkish Airlines

• Apr. 4: Depart Seattle at 5:50 PM, arrive in Istanbul at 3:30 PM (Apr. 5). Depart Istanbul at 5:00 PM and arrive in Tel Aviv at 7:10 PM. 
• Apr. 14: Depart Tel Aviv at 10:40 AM, arrive in Istanbul at 12:55 PM. Depart Istanbul at 2:10 PM and arrive in Seattle at 4:20 PM. 

Flights subject to change.

Tour Price: $5475

Single room supplement: $1200

Payment Plan:

• $500 payment due at registration to reserve your space
• $2000 payment due October 6, 2023
• Remaining balance due January 5, 2024

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The holy land experience trip of a lifetime.

May 3~19, 2024

17-Day Trip

Our Holy Land Trips are open to anyone worldwide with a valid passport for travel to Israel .

Would you like to have a life-changing and never-to-be-forgotten experience? If so, it is our joy to invite you to join us on a trip of a lifetime to the Land of the Bible, where you will find a new dimension in understanding the Bible and the life of Jesus. We will take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, visit places where Jesus walked, lived, taught, performed miracles, walked on the water, calmed the sea, and where He was crucified and raised from the dead. We will immerse ourselves in the Land of the Bible and experience it to the depths of our souls.​ You will never be the same or read your Bible the same after a trip like this.​

If it's Bible you want, then this trip is for you. At each site, we will give biblical and historical teaching along with a faith lesson. Therefore, this trip is designed to provide an in-depth study and perspective from the Scriptures of the events and places of the Bible.

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Holy land site fee :   $ 1,850  usd.

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Transportation in Israel Via a Deluxe A/C Motorcoach

All Park & Entrance Passes

Holy Land Site Tour Guide and Bible Teacher, Dr. Todd Fink

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Individual Costs:   $2,800  USD

This cost can change depending on individual preferences and location.

To keep our trips as affordable as possible, we allow individuals to book their own lodging and airfare. Also, to see as many sites as possible and keep costs down, we have folks pack a sack lunch. The hotels will provide breakfast and dinners if desired. We recommend eating breakfast at the hotels for time and convenience sake. For those desiring to experience the culture, you can enjoy eating dinners out at the local restaurants of your choice.

Items to be covered by each individual:

The costs below are close estimates. Your price may vary depending on airfare from your location, room selections, and how expensive you want to eat. 

Sack Lunch & Dinner Meals in Israel  $450 per person

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Lodging in Israel (found on the itinerary)  $1,200 per person (Based on private, double occupancy rooms.)

Airfare  $1,100 per person

Personal transportation In Israel  $50 per person

Note: Personal transportation means travel from Ben Gurion Airport to Kfar Maccabiah Hotel & Suites in Tel Aviv, and from Prima Park Hotel in Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport. Taxis are the best method for this transportation. Due to multiple arrivals and departures from passengers, it is not possible for us to attend everyone’s various time schedules. However, we are happy to help in any way possible with these arrangements.​

Total Estimated Cost of Trip

Holy Land Site Fee     $1,850

Individual Costs       $2,800

Total $4,650  USD

THIS IS A CUSTOM-DESIGNED TRIP

If you want to spend more time in Israel and see more holy sites, then this trip is designed for you. Most trips to the Holy Land allow only around 7-8 full days in Israel. This severely limits what can be seen. Therefore, most who go to the Holy Land miss out on many significant holy sites as a result. This trip will have you in Israel for 13  full touring  days. You will, therefore, see almost  everything significant there is to see in Israel.

A 17-day trip like this normally is quite expensive (if you can find one). Why can we do it so inexpensively? Because we are eliminating tour companies, travel agencies, tour guides, etc., and are providing these services instead. We are also allowing you to book your own airfare, lodging, and some of your meals. And lastly, we are staying in nice, clean hotels /hostels instead of expensive hotels.  It is our pleasure to serve you and our Lord Jesus Christ in offering you this special and affordable trip of a lifetime.

Because this is a custom trip, each participant will be required to book their own airfare, lodging, and purchase some of their own meals. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This trip is not for the weak and faint of heart! There will be a fair amount of walking, some hiking, climbing stairs, times when it could be warm (Dead Sea area), etc. Those considering this trip need to be in good shape and able to withstand some discomfort at times due to heat, walking, stairs, steps, hiking, etc. Our estimated walking distance will be about 3   - 5 miles (4 - 7 km.) a day. Those considering this trip need to be prepared for a rewarding but full schedule of about 8 - 9 hours a day. However, if at any time you want to take time off for rest during the trip, you are welcome to do so.

GROUP SIZE LIMIT

In order to have a more intimate and better experience, we limit our group size to around  35 - 40  people.  This allows us to be more efficient and see more places in Israel. Larger teams bring a different dynamic that slows things down and makes travel more difficult.

Each person will be responsible for booking their own air travel to Israel (to and from Ben Gurion Airport). Please make plans to arrive with plenty of time to attend our required  orientation and get-acquainted meeting at 7:00 pm at our Kfar Maccabiah Hotel & Suites in Tel Aviv. Due to customs and obtaining visas, please allow 3 hours from airport arrival to hotel arrival. The hotel is about 15 minutes from the airport, depending on traffic.

Note: For those having the time and resources, arriving a day early will give you a chance to rest up and get better prepared for your experience in Israel.

TRANSPORTATION IN ISRAEL

We will be transported via a large, air-conditioned motorcoach . Our bus driver is an Arab Christian who is able to take us to all sites in Israel, even in the West Bank.

LODGING IN ISRAEL

We will be staying at hotels with private rooms and bathrooms during our time in Israel. Our itinerary shows the hotels where we will stay (a total of three: Tel Aviv, Tiberias, and Jerusalem). Click here for hotel reservation links

LUGGAGE SIZE AND AMOUNT

We don't have a luggage size and number allowance per person, but we suggest not exceeding over 40-50 lbs (18-22 kg) per piece of luggage as it makes it hard to handle. The lighter, the better. You will be responsible for handling your own luggage on the trip, so don't pack any heavier than what you can lift.

MEALS IN ISRAEL

Each person will be responsible for paying for their own lunches and dinners.

Breakfast  - The hotels will provide breakfast if desired. Some will provide dinners as well. These can be paid for when you book your lodging or at the hotels.  It's ideal to eat breakfast at the hotels as it's handy. However, you can eat your breakfast if desired at a local restaurant or made by hand. ​

Lunch  - Because eating out is expensive in Israel, time-consuming with a large group, and we will not always be close to a restaurant, each trip participant will prepare themself a daily sack lunch. Each day around noon, we will take a break to eat, or you can eat and snack as you wish. Lunch items can be purchased at local grocery stores or extra items from the breakfasts buffets at the hotels can be taken (the hotels seem okay with this). The hotels will have refrigerators in the rooms if needed.

​ Dinner  – On your own. Enjoy the local culture as you eat at local restaurants or the hotel if you prefer.   

PARK & ENTRANCE PASSES

Holy Land Site Ministries will pay for all park and entrance fees to all sites. You will be responsible for paying for any entrance fees you want to see during your free time.

WHAT WILL OUR VISITS TO EACH SITE BE LIKE?

Our visits will normally last around two hours. We will begin with some orientation of the site. Then we'll do a walking tour to see the site and its points of interest. Afterward, we'll find a quiet spot to reflect on the main events from the Bible that happened at the site and close with a faith lesson to learn the key truths God would desire to teach us. Some of the Bible teachings might be filmed for publishing on our website. We'll then end our visit with some free time.  

A valid U.S. Passport is required. Passports must have at least six months left before they expire for travel to Israel.

TRIP PREPARATION

Please utilize the videos and info on our website that provide help and orientation to better understand many of the biblical sites we will be visiting, the history of Israel, and other helpful info. In addition, we will provide helpful info leading up to our trip that will help prepare you to get the most out of your holy land experience.

We also ask that you acquaint yourself with our Travel Orientation Material found on our website. You will find it extremely helpful.

TIME OF YEAR FOR THIS TRIP

We’ve chosen these dates to visit Israel because the weather is stable, the days are longer, and there are no Jewish Holidays that will interfere with our travels.

DAILY ITINERARY

Please take into consideration that there might be slight adjustments to the schedule depending on things out of our control. Additionally, if the team would like some flexibility in seeing sights, we are happy to do this if possible.

MONEY IN ISRAEL

Credit cards and Dollars are readily accepted, and Shekels can be drawn from ATMs.

INTERNET IN ISRAEL

Phone SIM cards can be purchased for around $39.99 if you want Internet service at all times while in Israel. You can also activate your phone for international service.

If you don't have Internet via your phone service, at each hotel where we will be staying, free Internet service is provided. Also, the tour bus has free Internet service as well.

DIGITAL MAPS OF DAILY TRIP ITINERARY

For each tour trip itinerary , you will see at the bottom of each day's itiner ary a link to see a Google Map of the route and sites we'll be seeing each day. Here's an example: 

Tour Day 1:   G oogle Map Itinerary

DAILY SCHEDULE

We will leave our place of lodging each day at 7:45 am and return around 4:00 - 5:00 pm. From this time on, you will have free time to eat, relax, see the local sites and culture, etc. 

PERSONAL TRAVEL IN ISRAEL

You can take a taxi, walk, use the bus or light rail train system. The best option is to make sure you have Internet in Israel (you can activate your phone or get an Israeli SIM card) and use Google Maps. It will tell you exactly which bus, light rail train, or walking route will best suit you. It also works in real-time, so you can see exactly when buses and trains are arriving and departing.

The minimum age for trip participants is 12 years old unless other arrangements have been made with tour hosts.

Please see our detailed itinerary below.

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TRIP REGISTRATION INFO

How to register & confirm your spot.

1. P lease fill out the online registration form, and we will notify you of your acceptance on the tour trip team.

2. A fter being notified of your acceptance on the tour team, please pay your non-refundable registration deposit of $500 USD.  Your deposit is what confirms your spot on the tour team.

REGISTRATION, DEPOSIT, AND FINAL PAYMENT LINKS

Final Payment ~ $1,350 USD

REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATE

Your trip registration, deposit, and final payment deadline is March 1 , 2024 . Tourism is growing quite rapidly in Israel, and things need to be done earlier than in previous years. Therefore, booking lodging, bus transportation in Israel, etc., needs to be done no later than 2 months before trip departure to ensure availability (booking lodging is even recommended 6 months in advance for best availability). For these reasons, we have set March 1 , 2024 , as the deadline for trip registration. For those who desire to attend this trip after March  1 , 2024 , we will handle each person on a space availability case basis. Thanks for your understanding.

CANCEL ATIONS & REFUNDS

Deposit Payment to Holy Land Site Ministries

All deposit payments are non-refundable.

Refund of Final Payment to Holy Land Site Ministries

1. If you need to cancel your trip for personal reasons before March  1 , 2024 , Holy Land Site Ministries will only be able to refund one-half of your final payment.

2. If you must cancel your trip for personal reasons after March  1 , 2024 , Holy Land Site Ministries will not be able to refund any of your final payment due to expenses already incurred that cannot recuperated.

Transferring Payments to a Different Tour Trip Date

No payments to Holy Land Site Ministries can be transferred from one tour trip to a different tour trip.

Refunds from Purchases of Airline Tickets, Lodging, etc.

Holy Land Site Ministries will not refund any of these funds because they were not paid to Holy Land Site Ministries.

Refund if Trip is Canceled Due to Events Out of Our Control like Covid, Other Viruses, War, and So Forth

1. 100% of the final payment to Holy Land Site Ministries will be refunded.

2. Refunds from flights and lodging will be the responsibility of each person as these were booked personally.

TRIP PROTECTION INSURANCE

If you would like trip protection insurance to protect you, or if the trip is canceled for any reason, many third-party insurance agencies provide travel protection insurance in the case of cancelations due to unforeseen reasons.

Travel Protection Agencies  (Rated the Highest by Forbes.com)

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Allianz Travel Insurance: allianztravelinsurance.com

Travel Guard (AIG): travelguard.com/travel-insurance/plans

Seven Corners: sevencorners.com

WHEN TO BOOK AIRFARE & LODGING

Please book your lodging at your earliest convenience, as lodging fills up quickly in Israel. You can book your flights around 6 months before trip departure or as desired.

HOTEL RESERVATION BOOKING LINKS

We show Bookings.com as an option because they offer no upfront charges, and cancelations can be done 72 hours in advance with no fees. However, if you want to book using another booking platform, you are welcome to do so.

Kfar Maccabiah Business & Sport Hotel , 7 Peretz Berenstein Street, Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv

Check-in: May 4, Check-out: May 5. One night stay.

Hotel Reservation Link:  Bookings.com   or   Kfar Maccabiah Direct Booking (It seems best to book directly with this hotel as bookings on Bookings.com aren't available until around six months before the dates.)

Prima Galil Tiberias Hotel,   El Hadif Street 1, Tiberias

Check-in: May 5, Check-out: May 9. Four nights stay.

Hotel Reservation Link:  Bookings.com

Prima Park Hotel Jerusalem: 2 Vilnay Street, Jerusalem

Check-in: May 9, Check-out: May 18. Nine nights stay.

Note: For those with the time and resources, arriving a day early will allow you to rest up and better prepare for your experience in Israel.

If, for some reason, the hotels are full, just book a hotel of your choice nearby and meet us at the check-in lobby of the main hotel by 7:45 am. Bus departure is scheduled daily at 8:00 am from each hotel.

CONTACT INFO:

Phone: (541) 603-0881

Email:   holylandsite.com@gmailcom

Website :   HolyLandSite.com

FRI, MAY 3   DEPART FOR THE HOLY LAND

Please make plans to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, no later than May 4, by 3:00 pm if possible. This will give you plenty of time to attend our orientation and get-acquainted meeting at 7:00 pm. We'll meet at the main check-in lobby of the Kfar Maccabiah & Suites Hotel and then go to our meeting place.

Note: For those with the time and resources, arriving a day early will allow you to rest up and get better prepared for your experience in Israel.

Clic k to see "Ben Gurion Airport Arrival Orientation Video"

SAT, MAY 4   TEL AVIV

After arriving at the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, you will proceed through customs. Please don’t lose your small tourist visa provided to you. Afterward, you can take a taxi to Kfar Maccabiah Hotel & Suites, 7 Peretz Berenstein Street, Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv. Due to customs and obtaining visas, please allow approximately 3 hours from airport arrival to hotel arrival. The hotel is about 15 minutes from the airport, depending on traffic. Orientation and get acquainted meeting 7:00 pm. Please meet in the main hotel lobby.  Free time afterward.

Lodging at Kfar Maccabiah Hotel & Suites, 7 Peretz Berenstein Street, Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv. One night total.

Google Map from Ben Gurion to Kfar Maccabiah Hotel

SUN, MAY 5    TEL AVIV – SEA OF GALILEE AREA

Refreshed from a good night's sleep, we’ll visit Old Jaffa (Joppa), the traditional home of Simon the Tanner, the port from which Jonah sailed and the logs arrived for the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. We’ll then pass through the fast-growing towns and farms of the Plain of Sharon en route to Caesarea Maritima , where the Holy Spirit came to the Gentiles and the site of major events in the lives of Peter and Paul. We’ll drive through the rolling hills of Galilee to Nazareth , where Jesus grew up, and visit the  Church of the Annunciation , where the angel, Gabriel, announced to Mary that she would be the mother of the Messiah. We'll then drive through Cana , where Christ performed His first public miracle. Then it’s on to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee , which will be our base for the next 4 nights. Free time afterward.

Lodging at Prima Galil Tiberias Hotel, El Hadif Street 1, Tiberias. Four nights total.

Tour Day 1: Google Map Itinerary

MON, MAY 6    SEA OF GALILEE AREA

This day alone is worth the trip! We are now literally walking in the footsteps of Jesus. We'll start the day at Ginosar , where we'll see an ancient boat  (Beit Yigal Allon Museum) from the time of Jesus. We'll take a most memorable boat ride on the Sea of Galilee  in a replica of an ancient wooden boat used in Jesus’ day. We’ll visit the  Mount of Beatitudes , the location of the beautiful Sermon on the Mount, where Christ preached his longest and most famous sermon. From the Mount of Beatitudes, we'll walk in the footsteps of Jesus down the hill to Tabgha by the Sea of Galilee. Then on to Capernaum , where Jesus set up His home ministry base and often preached in the ancient synagogue. We will continue our drive around the Sea of Galilee to Kursi , where Christ cast out a legion of demons out of a demon-possessed man. Time permitting, w e'll end the day at a breathtaking spot  overlooking the Sea of Galilee , where we'll see many sites around its shore, one of which is where the Feeding of the 5,000  took place. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 2: Google Map Itinerary

TUES, MAY 7    SEA OF GALILEE AREA

We’ll journey north to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter confessed, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God” (Matt. 16:16). We’ll visit Chorazin , one of the cursed towns, which has one of the  most preserved synagogues in the Galilee area. Then it's on to visit the most likely place Jesus called many of His disciples and the area where Peter was reconciled with Christ after denying Him three times. We'll  wrap up the day with a visit to  Magdala , the hometown of Mary Magdalene, from whom Christ cast out seven demons. At Magdala, we will visit a natural beach   where you can dip your feet  in the Sea of Galilee  or swim if you'd like. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 3: Google Map Itinerary

WED, MAY 8    SEA OF GALILEE AREA

We’ll drive along the Jordan Valley to Beth Shean , a stunning Roman Decapolis city and the place where Saul and his son’s bodies were hanged after defeat in battle. We’ll visit Gideon’s Spring , where Gideon selected his soldiers to battle against the Midianites. We’ll return to the Sea of Galilee and finish the day on top of Mt. Arbel , the believed place where Christ gave the Great Commission, and which provides a breathtaking view of the Sea of Galilee. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 4: Google Map Itinerary

THURS, MAY 9    JORDAN VALLEY AREA

We’ll drive south along the Jordan Valley, following the footsteps that Jesus and His disciples would have walked, arriving at the Baptismal Site of Jesus, where Jesus was baptized by John. We'll provide an option for those who would like to get baptized to do so. Then to Jericho , the oldest known walled city and the first place Joshua and the Israelites conquered upon entering the Promised Land. We’ll then visit Qumran , where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1947. Then, we'll ascend and enter Jerusalem as pilgrims did since ancient times to fulfill the words of the prophet "I was glad when they said unto me: 'Our feet shall stand within thy Gates, O Jerusalem'" (Psalms 122:1–2). Free time afterward.

Lodging at Prima Park Hotel Jerusalem: 2 Vilnay Street, Jerusalem. Nine nights total. 

Tour Day 5: Google Map Itinerary

FRI, MAY 10    DEAD SEA AREA

We’ll begin the day by driving to  Masada , a massive fortress rock column that overlooks the Dead Sea (the lowest spot on earth). We'll ascend Masada by cable car to visit the remnants of Herod's Palace, where in 73 AD, the Zealots made their last stand against the might of Rome. We’ll visit ancient Gomorrah , one of the cities God destroyed by fire and brimstone due to their wickedness. Then, what would a visit to Israel be without taking a dip, or rather a float, in the Dead Sea ? Free time afterward.

Tour Day 6: Google Map Itinerary

SAT, MAY 11    BETHLEHEM – JUDAH AREA

We'll begin the day with a visit to Bethlehem, Manger Square, and the Church of the Nativity, where  Jesus was born. We'll then  visit the magnificent Herodian Fortress. While there, we'll   view the Shepherds' Fields,  the Fields of Boaz and Ruth, and see where David kept his sheep as a young man .  We’ll then travel to the Valley of Elah , where David slew Goliath. Then on to Beth Shemesh , where key events in the life of Samson took place and where the Ark of the Covenant miraculously was returned to the Israelites by the Philistines. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 7: Google Map Itinerary

SUN, MAY 12    SAMARIA AREA Today we’ll travel north to the ancient Samaria region of the Bible. We visit Shechem , where Abraham first entered the Promised Land and erected an altar. We’ll see and drink from Jacob’s Well , where Jesus talked with the Samaritan woman. We’ll see where Joseph’s bones were buried at the Tomb of Joseph . We’ll see ancient Shiloh , where the Tabernacle resided for 369 years and where Hannah prayed for a son (Samuel). Then it’s on to ancient Bethel , where Jacob saw a ladder to heaven, where the tabernacle resided, and where Jeroboam erected a Golden Calf. We'll drive by the site of ancient Ai , the second city Joshua and the Israelites destroyed. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 8: Google Map Itinerary

MON, MAY 13    JERUSALEM

We’ll start the day with a magnificent view of the Old City from the top of the Mt. of Olives and orient ourselves to the layout and places of Jerusalem . We’ll then visit the Chapel of Ascension , where Christ ascended back to heaven and where His feet will touch down at His glorious second coming. We'll visit Pater Noster Church , where Christ taught His disciples how to pray. We'll see the Tombs of the Prophets , where Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi are believed to be buried. We’ll take the Palm Sunday Walk to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations . Along the way, we’ll visit Dominus Flevit , where Christ wept over Jerusalem. We’ll see  Mary’s Tomb  and underground caves that were part of  Gethsemane . Free time afterward.

Tour Day 9: Google Map Itinerary

TUES, MAY 14      JERUSALEM

Today, we’ ll visit and walk on the Temple Mount , the location where Solomon’s Temple was and the holiest and most battled-over piece of land in the world. We'll then see the Western Wall , the Jew’s most holy site in Israel. We’ll visit the Southern Stairs Area , which was the main entrance to the Temple Mount, a place Christ and His disciples would have often been, and the likely place where those who received Christ at Pentecost were baptized. We’ll then walk through part of the Cardo , an original Roman street, and then see the amazing remains of the massive Broad Wall  built by King Hezekiah. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 10 : Google Map Itinerary

WED, MAY 15    JERUSALEM

Today we will visit the Upper Room , the location of the Last Supper  and the place an early church/synagogue  was built by early Christians shortly after the time of Christ. Next, we'll see the House of Caiaphas , where Christ was tried before Caiaphas, Peter denied Christ three times, and where Christ was beaten and spent the night in a dungeon . While at the House of Caiaphas, we'll see a model of Jerusalem from around 135 AD . Then we'll have the privilege of visiting the City of David , where everything began in Jerusalem. While in the City of David, we'll see David's Palace , ancient ruins, the remains of  Nehemiah's Wall, and King David's Tomb.  For those who would like, you can walk through Hezekiah's Water Tunnel , which diverts the water from the Gihon Spring to the Pool of Siloam.   For the others, you can walk the Canaanite Dry Tunnel . We'll then all meet and see the Pool of Siloam , where Christ healed a blind man. We’ll then walk part of the Kidron Valley (Valley of Jehoshaphat), where God’s winepress of wrath will be poured out on the gathered nations at Christ's second coming and from where the blood (the height of a horse’s bridle) will flow to the Dead Sea and beyond. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 11: Google Map Itinerary

THURS, MAY 16      NEGEV AREA

Today, we’ll travel to Hebron , where Abraham had many encounters with God and from where King David reigned over Judah for 7 1/2 years. We'll begin by visiting the Oaks of Mamre , a preserved site over the place where Abraham lived for a period of time and had several amazing encounters with God. Just a short distance from the Oaks of Mamre is the place where the patriarchs are buried in the Cave of Machpelah . Close to Machpelah are the ruins of ancient  Tel Hebron . We’ll then travel to Beersheba , where Abraham lived and made a covenant with Abimelech. Farew ell  Dinner at 6:30 pm. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 12: Google Map Itinerary

FRI, MAY 17      JERUSALEM

We’ll begin the day by seeing  Pilate’s Palace and Gabbatha (stone pavement and judgment place where Christ was condemned to crucifixion). From there, we'll walk the biblical Via Dolorosa (painful path to the Cross) to Golgotha , where the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is today. We'll then visit and explore the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and see why it's the best candidate for Golgotha. We’ll walk the traditional path of the  Via Dolorosa  and see the Stations of the Cross . Then we'll walk to the Lions' Gate and see the famous Eastern Gate and Eastern Wall , where we'll see ancient stones dating back to the time of Solomon and see the evidence of the original Temple Mount and its expansions over the years. Then we'll see   the Church of St. Anne,  where the Pool of Bethesda  is located, the place Jesus healed a sick man after he had waited 38 long years. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 13: Google Map Itinerary

SAT, MAY 18      ISRAEL - HOME

Unless you plan on continuing your stay in Israel, you’ll transfer to the airport and arrive home with wonderful memories of a visit to the Land of the Bible!

The hotel in Jerusalem ​(Prima Park) ​provides several options for direct transportation to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv​ right from the hotel. All of them can be prearranged so you have no waiting time whatsoever. It is recommended to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport at least 4 hours in advance. This means you should leave Jerusalem 5 hours before your flight departure. 

Following are your transportation options:

1. Taxi: C osts around $100 USD for up to 4 people (depending on how much luggage each person has).

2. Shuttle Taxi: Costs around $120 USD for up to 6 people (depending on how much luggage each person has).

3. 12-passenger Shuttle Bus: Costs around $25.00 USD per person.

Please arrange transportation with the hotel front desk a day in advance. All transportation options take about an hour to reach the airport and run every day of the week, even on Shabbat (Saturday), the Sabbath.

Google Map from Prima Park Hotel to Ben Gurion Airport

C li ck t o see "Ben Gurion Airport Departure Orientation Video"

SUN, MAY 19   ARRIVE HOME

Return home filled with an overflowing heart knowing that you walked in the footsteps of Christ and experienced the actual places where many of the events in the Bible took place.

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Biblical Sites

Israel Overview Tour of All Biblical Sites

Jerusalem Sites

Jerusalem Overview

Jerusalem Holy Sites Overview

Antonia Fortress

Bethany: Tomb of Lazarus

Chapel of the Ascension: Ascension & Return of Christ

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Church of Mary Magdalene

City of David Overview

Death, Burial, Resurrection of Christ

Dominus Flevit Church

Eastern Gate

Garden of Gethsemane: Church of All Nations

Gordon's Garden Tomb

Gethsemane to Golgotha:

Christ's Path to the Cross

Herod/Pilate's Palace: Trial of Jesus

Hezekiah's Broad Wall

Hezekiah's Water Tunnel

Hinnom Valley Overview

History Of Jerusalem's Walls and Gates

House of Caiaphas: Peter's Denial of Christ

Kidron Valley: Judgment of God

Mary's Tomb  & Gethsemane Cave

Mount of Olives Overview

Pater Noster Church: Lord's Prayer, Olivet Discourse

​ Pools of Bethesda & St. Anne 

Pool of Siloam

Prophecy, Proof t he Bible Is True: Mount of Olives

Solomon's Temple

Southern Stairs/Davidson Archaeological Site

Temple Mount Overview

Temple Location

Temple Mount: Pentecost

Temple Cleansing by Jesus

Temple & the Early Church

Tomb of King David

Tombs of the Prophets

The Old Testament Feasts & Jesus

The Upper Room

Triumphal Entry

Via Dolorosa

Western Wall & Tunnels Tour

Other Sites In Jerusalem

Sea of Galilee Sites

Sea of Galilee Overview

Calling of the Disciples

Capernaum: Jesus' Ministry Base

Feeding the 5,000

Gennesaret, Ginosar: Jesus Boat

Jesus Walks on Water, Calms the Sea

Kursi: Demonic Man Healed

Magdala: Mary Magdalene

Mount Arbel: The Great Commission

Mount of Beatitudes

Sower's Cove: Parables of the Kingdom

Tabgha: Restoration of Peter

Yardenit Baptismal Site

Other Sites Around the Sea of Galilee

Northern Israel Sites

Beth Shean Amphitheater

Caesarea Maritima Overview

Caesarea Maritima: Holy Spirit Given to the Gentiles

Caesarea Philippi

Cana: First Miracle of Jesus

Church of the  Annunciation & St. Joseph Church

Dan (City of Dan)

Gideon's Spring

J ezreel  Overview

Jordan River Overview

Megiddo: Armageddon

Mount Carmel & Elijah

Mount Tabor: Transfiguration of Christ

Nazareth Overview

Nazareth: Mt. Precipice

Sepphoris (Tsipori, Zippori)

Other Sites In Northern Israel

Central Israel Sites

Beth-Shemesh

Ein Karem (Kerem)

Emmaus Road 

Gezer: On Crossroads of the World

Gibeon - Nabi Samwil

Inn of the Good Samaritan

Jericho ~ Tell Es-Sultan

Joppa (Jaffa, Yafo) Overview

Jordan River: Crossing into the Promised Land

Jordan River Baptismal Site of Jesus (Qsar al-Yahud)

Judean Wilderness

Judean Wilderness: Testing of Jesus

M oun t Nebo & Moses

Philistine Cities of Ashkelon, Ashdod, Gaza, Ekron, Gath

Qumran: Dead Sea Scrolls

Samaria (Sabastia)

Shechem: Jacob's Well

Shiloh: Center of Worship

St. George's Monastery (Wadi Qelt)

Timnah: Life of Samson

Valley of Elah: David & Goliath

Other Sites In Central Israel

Southern  Israel Sites

Beer Sheba: The Patriarchs

Bethlehem Overview

Bethlehem:  Church of Nativity

Bethlehem: David & the Psalms

Bethlehem: Naomi, Ruth, Boaz

Bethlehem: Shepherds' Field

Dead Sea Area

En-Gedi: Living Waters

Exodus, Red Sea Crossing, Mt. Sinai

Tel Hebron Overview

Hebron Caves of Machpelah

Herodian   (Herodiu m) Fortress

Oaks of Mamre, Hebron

Kadesh Barnea

Mount Sinai

Sodom & Gomorrah

The Philistines & Their City Strongholds

Timna Park:  Tabernacle, Moses

Other Sites In Southern Israel

Other Biblical  Sites

Garden of Eden Location

Madaba ( Map), Jordan

Mount Nebo & Moses

Noah's Ark & the Great Flood

Noah's Ark Location

Petra, Jordan

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American Airlines makes a major reversal on its Israel flights

W ith the conflict between Israel and the Islamist group Hamas close to reaching its one-year anniversary and showing no end in sight, airlines that initially sought to restart their service to the country are displaying hesitation.

While Delta Air Lines  ( DAL ) , American Airlines  ( AAL )  and United Airlines UAL have all suspended flights  to Israel itself and nearby Middle Eastern countries such as Jordan following the Oct. 7, 2023 attack that left more than 1,400 Israelis dead and prompted the government’s military response in Gaza, they have slowly started resuming them in the fall.

Flights disappear from booking systems, airline yet to confirm

Out of the three main U.S.-based carriers to Israel, United was the first to restart its Newark-Tel Aviv flight back in February while Delta followed soon after with flights of its own. American was the last to commit to resuming its Israel service in October 2024 but just reversed course and pushed that back until at least April 2025.

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Israeli news outlet Israeli Hayom initially reported that American Airlines flights have disappeared from airport booking systems until that date. The airline itself has not yet confirmed the decision but previously said that while it will not yet fly there directly, it “will continue to work closely with our partner airlines to assist customers traveling between Israel and European cities with service to the U.S.”

The decision follows multiple international airlines once again canceling their flights to Italy following a  new attack on a village in the Golan Heights that left 12 children dead at the end of July and raised the risk of a wider war between Israel and Lebanon.

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These are some of the other airlines canceling their Israel flights

German flagship carrier, Lufthansa  ( DLAKF )  canceled its flights to Tel Aviv from Frankfurt and Munich and its flight to Beirut throughout August while Air France-KLM  ( AFRAF )  said that it was "monitoring the situation in Lebanon in real-time” and followed soon after.

U.S. carriers do not currently fly to Lebanon directly and are continuing to monitor the situation with Israel and adjust depending on what are often last-minute changes. The latest calculation shows that at least 20 international airlines have canceled their flights to Israel after resuming them earlier this year amid added fears of Iranian retaliation following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh on July 31.

Delta and United suspended flights to Tel Aviv until Aug. 31 but have not yet made any statements about whether they will resume service or extend the suspension further once that date passes.

“Delta flights between New York-JFK and Tel Aviv will be paused through Aug. 31, due to ongoing conflict in the region,” the airline said in a statement on the changes. “Sales of these flights are suspended. Customers impacted by the schedule change will receive notifications via the Fly Delta app and contact information listed in their reservation.

Delta also added that those who need to go to the region may still be able to do so by booking flights through either Air France or Israel’s flagship carrier El Al  ( ELALF )  which provides the most consistent service to the country.

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At the Democratic Convention, a Historic Nomination

What story did the democrats tell about kamala harris and will it be enough to win.

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[BACKGROUND CHATTER]

I’m standing in a sea of people coming out of this vast convention. And people are holding signs, smiling. There’s confetti everywhere. There are balloons, white, red, and blue. And there’s a lot of excitement.

From “The New York Times,” I’m Sabrina Tavernise. And this is “The Daily” from inside the Democratic National Convention Hall, where Kamala Harris has just accepted her party’s nomination, becoming the first woman of color in US history to do so.

Today, the story this convention told about Harris and whether that story could be enough to win.

It’s Friday, August 23.

[SERENE MUSIC]

The work and prayers of centuries have brought us to this day. What shall our our legacy be? What will our children say? Let me in my heart, when my days are through, America, America, I gave my best to you.

On night one of the Democratic National Convention, the evening was really defined by this very emotional, quite bittersweet goodbye from President Biden.

And there’s nothing we cannot do when we do it together.

God bless you all. And may God protect our troops.

It was the closing of one chapter so that another could begin. It was Kamala Harris’s moment.

[UPBEAT JAZZ MUSIC]

So right now, it’s 7:40. We are on the floor at the Democratic National Convention. It is a crazy party atmosphere, which is like a massive understatement.

Day two kicked off with delegates gathering on the convention floor, casting their votes in a kind of symbolic way to make Harris the party’s nominee.

This giant festival of lights, people in cowboy hats, people with blinking bracelets, people with Christmas lights wrapped around their hats, heads, shoulders, people wearing donkey hats. I mean, it’s very, very, very celebratory in here.

We need to see that we’re moving on. We are turning a chapter in America.

How do you feel right now?

Awesome, excitement, energized. Ready to win this election.

I love it. I love it. People are just excited, electrified, and they’re just loving it, and they’re happy.

This has been the most electrifying event I’ve ever attended in my life. It’s my first convention. But what a convention to come for, right? To make history right now, as we charge forward to November 5, to elect the first female Black president. I’m excited.

So with Harris now the nominee, a new campaign slogan appeared everywhere. And that was, “A new way forward.” But in a campaign that’s just four weeks old, it was really an open question what “a new way forward” actually meant.

We’re not going back!

We’re not going back! We’re not going back!

And then over the course of the week, as speaker after speaker took the stage, we started to get an answer. The story of forward would be told through the story of Kamala Harris herself. And the question hanging over the week was really whether that story could appeal to a broad majority of Americans, voters outside of the convention hall who will ultimately decide the election.

[UPBEAT MUSIC]

Astead, welcome to the show.

Thank you for having me.

Again. The second time in a week. And I’m very excited for it.

So Astead, we had on the show on Monday to answer a question for us, that I think a lot of people have, which is, who is Kamala Harris? And you ended that conversation by saying that the Democratic Party also recognizes this reality, that for a lot of people, she is still this unknown quantity.

And that the party had a big task here at the convention this week, which was to find a way to finally tell her story. It does seem like they’ve tried to do that. Let’s walk through the case that they’re making for her. And what you’ve seen here in your reporting for your show, “The Run-Up.”

Yeah, I mean, I think that the Democrats have definitely laid out a case for her as a candidate, but also a story for her as a person. They have leaned into the different parts of her biography to really follow through on what, I think, is the best version of her campaign, which is a little bit for everybody. There is a story there about more moderate legislation, but pieces of progressive history. There’s different parts of her bio that speak to Black communities, immigrant communities.

Of course, the historic nature of her gender and the roles like that. And I really think it has followed through on what I expected for this week, which is that she seems to function politically as a mirror of some sort, where the party wants to position her as someone who basically, no matter what you’re looking for in terms of a vessel to beat Donald Trump, you can find it in this candidate.

Let’s dig into that more. Where did the convention start, that story?

Hello, Democrats!

Yeah, I think it really starts in her personal biography.

And I’m here tonight to tell you all about the Kamala Harris that I know.

They have told a story that she often tells about her being a first generation American.

Her mother moved here from India at 19.

And being a daughter of an immigrant mother who really raised two daughters in the Bay Area from working class roots. And that’s been a real thing that they’ve tried to own.

Kamala was not born into privilege. She had to work for what she’s got.

When she was young, she worked at McDonald’s.

They talk about her working at McDonald’s in college.

And she greeted every person without thousand watt smile and said, how can I help you?

I think it’s overall about trying to present this as someone who pulled himself up by bootstraps. It represents the American dream. And I think for Democrats, it really returns them back to the place they want to be. Democrats like thinking of themselves as a party who appeals to the diversity of America, both in racial ways, in gender ways, but also in class ways.

In Kamala Harris, we have a chance to elect a president who is for the middle class because she is from the middle class.

And I think they used other parts of her identity, specifically thinking about being the first Black woman to accept a major party’s nomination.

We know folks are going to do everything they can to distort her truth.

And I think Michelle Obama’s speech, specifically, spoke to the power and anxiety that sometimes that identity can bring.

My husband and I sadly know a little something about this.

For years, Donald Trump did everything in his power to try to make people fear us. See, his limited, narrow view of the world made him feel threatened by the existence of two hard-working, highly educated, successful people who happen to be Black.

And I would also say that it was an implicit response to what Republicans and others have been trying to say, talking about Kamala Harris as a DEI hire, someone who was only in their position because of their identity. But the way that Michelle Obama framed it was that those identities have power.

I want to know. I want to know. Who’s going to tell him, who’s going to tell him that the job he’s currently seeking might just be one of those Black jobs?

Just because someone the first to be in a position, does not mean that is the only reason in the position. But it also doesn’t make those identities meaningless. The fact that she is a Black woman should be seen as a strength, not as a weakness.

Is there a risk to that, though? I mean, by openly talking about race, is there a risk that goes too far and begins to alienate voters outside the convention out in the world who they need to win in November.

I mean, there’s always a risk. But I don’t really think so. Democrats have had increasing trouble with Black voters. There’s been a downturn in Black vote share all the way dating back to 2012.

In Biden’s now suspended candidacy, that was one of the things driving his polling weaknesses was kind of tepid reception from Black voters. A pitch to them is something that is a upside of the Kamala Harris campaign. And the hope that they could consolidate that community is where any Democratic nominee needs to be as a baseline.

We both got our start as young lawyers, helping children who were abused and neglected.

One thing I noticed that came up a lot during the speeches was her background as a prosecutor. How did the party present that part of her biography?

As a prosecutor, Kamala stood up for children who had been victims of sexual abuse.

She put rapists, child molesters, and murderers behind bars.

They talk about it in the way that I think fuels what they want to say is the reason she can take on Trump, that this is someone who has stood up to bullies before, who’s not going to be intimidated easily —

And Kamala is as tough as it comes.

— who’s tough, and who doesn’t shirk away from a challenge.

And she knows the best way to deal with a coward is to take him head on, because we all know cowards are weak. And Kamala Harris can smell weakness.

I think all of that adds up to say, you can trust this person to go up against Donald Trump. You can trust this person to go up against the Republican Party, because she’s not someone who is scared.

She never runs from a fight.

A woman, a fierce woman for the people.

But then, of course, we heard about another side of Kamala Harris, a more personal side.

Yeah, and I think this is the part of Kamala Harris where I think was kind of most missing in the presidential run. Frankly, it’s the part that she keeps most private. She is a warm family member and friend.

Hello to my big, beautiful blended family up there.

And I think what the speech from her husband did was really show and lay that out.

I got married, became a dad to Cole and Ella. Unfortunately, went through a divorce, but eventually started worrying about how I would make it all work. And that’s when something unexpected happened, I ended up with Kamala Harris’s phone number.

He talks about the kind of awkwardness of their first interaction.

I got Kamala’s voicemail, and I just started rambling. “Hey, it’s Doug.”

And I think you have a real kind of sense of their genuine connection to one another.

By the way, Kamala saved that voicemail. And she makes me listen to it on every anniversary.

Like, yes, this is someone who is tough, who is taking on corporations and cartels and all of that stuff by day. But this is someone who also makes a point to cook Sunday dinner for family every week.

And she makes a mean brisket for Passover.

And makes sure to really go close to his kids and is very close with her family.

That’s Kamala. She’s always been there for our children. And I know she’ll always be there for yours, too.

Going back to the last time the Democratic Party nominated a woman, Hillary Clinton, she had presented herself in a very different way. She kind of ran away from that stuff. She was saying, I don’t bake cookies, that’s not what I do. I’m kind of out there with the men, fighting.

And this convention and this candidate, Harris, is very different. She’s a newer generation. And she can do her career and bake cookies. Those things are not in conflict. This is a different type of woman leader.

This week we talked to Senator Elizabeth Warren on “The Run-Up,” and one of the things that she mentioned was she feels that there’s been a big change from 2016, even 2020 to now. Not just the amount of women in public office, but she said they don’t have to choose between sides of themselves. And I think that’s what diversity means.

Of course, Kamala Harris can be a tough politician and also bake cookies. Hillary Clinton did that, too. It was just that she was told that was not the way that she had to present herself. What Kamala Harris is benefiting from is there’s a greater space and ability to choose multiple things at once. And so particularly if others are going to talk more directly about gender or race or other things, that kind of frees her from having the burden of doing that herself.

And in fact, Hillary Clinton, herself, did speak, of course, on day one. She talked about that glass ceiling in the history that has led to now, including her own experience in 2016.

Yeah, I thought the Hillary Clinton speech was really powerful. I think a lot of the speakers put this moment in historical context, both politically and personally.

My mother, Dorothy, was born right here in Chicago before women had the right to vote. That changed 104 years ago yesterday. And since that day, every generation has carried the torch forward. In 1972, a fearless Black congresswoman named Shirley Chisholm —

— she ran for president. In 1984, I brought my daughter to see Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman nominated for vice president. And then there was 2016, when it was the honor of my life to accept our party’s nomination for president.

The last time I was here in my hometown was to memorialize my mother, the woman who showed me the power of my own voice. My mother volunteered at the local school.

I’m the proud granddaughter of a housekeeper, Sarah Daisy, who raised her three children in a one-bedroom apartment. It was her dream to work in government, to help people.

My grandmother, the woman who helped raise me as a child, a little old white lady born in a tiny town called Peru, Kansas.

I want to talk now about somebody who’s not with us tonight. Tessie Prevost Williams was born in New Orleans not long after the Supreme Court ruled that segregated public schools were unconstitutional. That was in 1954, same year I was born. Parents pulled their kids out of the school.

There was a way that I think the candidacy and the person was placed in a long legacy, both about gender identity and racial identity that kind of teed up this Thursday as a culminating moment, both politically and I think, in a broader historical context.

Together, we put a lot of cracks in the highest, hardest glass ceiling. And you know what? On the other side of that glass ceiling is Kamala Harris raising her hand and taking the oath of office as our 47th president of the United States!

I wish my mother and Kamala’s mother could see us. They would say, keep going. Shirley and Jerry would say, keep going!

I think you can do a lot to set up a candidate to be in a good position. All of this stuff adds up to some part of the puzzle, but the biggest piece is the candidate themself. At the end of the day, they have to close the deal. And I think this moment is her chance to tell her own story in a way that sometimes she has not decided to. And that’s still what this whole convention success and failure will ride on.

We’re going to watch tonight. We’re going to watch with our colleague, Reid Epstein. And you are going to have a great episode of “The Run-Up” on Friday. We will all be tuning in.

Thank you. I appreciate you doing this, Sabrina.

Really thanks a lot, Astead.

Are you a delegate?

Sorry, we caught you mid French fry eating. What’s your feeling about Kamala and what her story has been? Are you getting to know her this week? Are there things you’ve learned about her this week?

Yeah, I’m learning more and more as we go along. The more and more I learn about her, the more I’m impressed with her. I mean, she worked at McDonald’s when she was going to college to try to pay her way through.

Her very small beginnings. Not a trust fund baby type of thing. I relate to that. Like, I was on food stamps this year. So it’s like if she can do it with that background, it gives everybody hope.

Hillary was my girl. When Hillary ran, I championed her as well. But I didn’t feel this way as I feel about Harris. I’m like, do I want to run for office? If she can do it, I can. She looks just like me, right? She represents, she works at McDonald’s. She paid for every. It’s relatable. And that’s what everybody needs.

We’re going to break that glass ceiling. I’m getting teary, teary in my eyes. And it just means so much to be inclusive.

[WHIMSICAL MUSIC]

What does it mean to you that Kamala Harris is a woman? What does it mean to you that she’s a Black woman?

To have a Black woman become the president of the United States, and for her to turn the world upside down in 30 days, to know that I’m in the midst of this miraculous history is phenomenal.

One delegate who really stood out to us was Beverly Hatcher, a 76-year-old Black woman from Texas.

I was raised by a wonderful Baptist mama. I just lost her. But I am who I am because of my mother. We were always pushed to do whatever we wanted to do. I’ll never forget. I wanted to be a majorette. I taught myself, because we had no money for, what is it called, lessons

And a majorette is like the baton twirler, right?

Yes. And when I did finally try out in my 11th grade, I won right off. And my classmates, who were predominantly white, as years have gone by, have told me at class reunions and stuff, Beverly, the sleepy town of Wellington woke up.

Oh, my god, we got a Black girl getting ready to be the head majorette. But it happened because I had the drive and the will. My mother and my family stood behind me, and didn’t miss a parade, or a football game, or a basketball game.

And you see that in Harris?

Beverly, what would your mom say if she saw this?

My sisters have been telling me every day how proud my mom is. And I’m just happy. I’m happy to make her happy. Yeah.

We women, who have had mothers like Kamala, like Michelle, I remember Hillary’s mother, we women value their strength and their wisdom. And we’re just glad that they gave us a legacy to pass it on.

Thank you very much.

We’ll be right back.

Reid, hello.

OK. Kamala Harris just wrapped up her acceptance speech. Before we talk about what she said and the case she presented, tell us how her campaign was thinking about the stakes of this moment.

Sabrina, this evening was one of two opportunities, along with the debate next month, for her to speak to tens of millions of people at once. And so for that, the stakes were really high.

Her goal was to present herself as a serious person and a serious candidate, who was not the candidate who flamed out in 2019 or the unsteady vice president from the beginning of her term. She had to show that she had the gravitas to be the commander in chief, the political aptitude to reach out to the middle, and also to progressives in her party all at the same time.

A very tall order. Tell us how she went about doing that.

Good evening, everyone. Good evening.

Well, she started talking around 9:30 Chicago time to a packed United Center with 14,000 or 15,000 people, many, many wearing all white, the color of the suffragettes, a color that makes a statement just by wearing it. And when Harris took the stage —

— they erupted in a cheer that forced her for a couple of minutes to wait before she could start talking.

Thank you. OK, let’s get to business. Let’s get to business. All right.

And what did she finally say once she started talking?

She told the story of her life.

The path that led me here in recent weeks was, no doubt, unexpected. But I’m no stranger to unlikely journeys.

My mother, our mother, Shyamala Harris, had one of her own. And I miss her every day, and especially right now.

She talked about the influence of her mother, who raised her and her sister.

And she also taught us, “And never do anything half-assed.” And that is a direct quote. [LAUGHS]

She spoke about her family’s humble beginnings in Oakland.

Before she could finally afford to buy a home, she rented a small apartment in the East Bay.

Then she started talking about her career as a prosecutor.

In the courtroom, I stood proudly before a judge and I said five words.

She brought back one of the lines that she used in her 2020 campaign about how when she stood up in a courtroom, she began with the same words.

Kamala Harris for the people.

And she said she would bring that same philosophy to the White House, that she was not working for specific individuals, but for the people at large.

And so on behalf of the people —

Eventually she did a bigger wind up to formally accepting the nomination.

— on behalf of every American, regardless of party, race, gender, or the language your grandmother speaks —

And listed the people on whose behalf she did so.

— on behalf of everyone whose story could only be written in the greatest nation on Earth —

It was really a kind of a feat of speech writing to build up to this big emotional moment.

— I accept your nomination to be president of the United States of America.

And what did you make of that, how she was doing that?

It was building up this speech to be a serious political document and present her as a serious figure in this moment. And so she still has to prove to people that she is capable of being the commander in chief and running the country.

And how does she try to prove that she’s capable of being a commander in chief?

What she did was try to draw the distinction between herself and Donald Trump.

In many ways, Donald Trump is an unserious man. But the consequences, but the consequences of putting Donald Trump back in the White House are extremely serious.

And she warns that Trump would not have guardrails on him if he were elected to a second term.

Just imagine Donald Trump with no guardrails.

And how he would use the immense powers of the presidency of the United States not to improve your life, not to strengthen our national security, but to serve the only client he has ever had, himself.

The speech was very clear-eyed about the stakes of the election.

They know Trump won’t hold autocrats accountable because he wants to be an autocrat himself.

There was a whole section in the middle of the speech where she ticked through, one by one, a whole series of warnings about things that Trump would do to the country if he were back in the White House.

Get this, he plans to create a national anti-abortion coordinator and force states to report on women’s miscarriages and abortions.

Simply put, they are out of their minds.

What else stuck out to you?

It was remarkable, the section of the speech where she talked about Gaza.

President Biden and I are working around the clock, because now is the time to get a hostage deal and a ceasefire deal done.

She did not veer too far to the left.

I will always stand up for Israel’s right to defend itself.

She managed to say things that would be appealing to both sides.

President Biden and I are working to end this war, such that Israel is secure, the hostages are released, the suffering in Gaza ends, and the Palestinian people can realize their right to dignity, security, freedom, and self-determination.

It was a remarkable moment to hear the arena erupt at the end of that section, to hear her support for both the Israelis and the Palestinians reveal that kind of enthusiasm, after the party has been really ripped apart for months about how to handle the situation.

Fellow Americans, I love our country with all my heart.

She ended this speech with a paean to patriotism.

We are the heirs to the greatest democracy in the history of the world.

She dove headlong into the American exceptionalism argument that is native to Republicans and to older generations of politicians, like Joe Biden.

It is now our turn to do what generations before us have done. Guided by optimism and faith to fight for this country we love. To fight —

But is not something you always hear from younger Democrats, who are a little less comfortable with some of the flag waving.

Let’s vote for it. And together, let us write the next great chapter in the most extraordinary story ever told. Thank you. God bless you and may God bless the United States of America. Thank you all.

She seemed to really be taking aim at this criticism of her, which is that she’s this radical California liberal and she can’t be trusted with the keys to the country.

I mean, that was one of the tasks that she had tonight, was to make the argument, particularly to voters in the middle, the suburban voters that used to vote for Republicans, but have been repelled by Trump and driven to Democrats in the last several years, that they can vote for her without worrying that she’s some kind of Bernie Sanders acolyte.

And some of that is based on the way she ran her last presidential campaign. Some of it, frankly, is because she’s a Black woman from California. And that the voters who will determine this election are voters in less diverse states, for the most part.

So Reid stepping back here, it feels worth remembering just where we were at the end of the Republican National Convention that was just over a month ago. Things couldn’t have felt more different. The GOP was on top of the world, while the Democrats were in disarray over Biden’s refusal to leave the race.

And now here we are. And it feels like things couldn’t be better for the Democrats. At least that’s the feeling I’m having coming out of this convention.

I mean, the whole race has turned upside down from where it was when we left Milwaukee. And Democrats are upbeat. They are confident. It is a party that is remarkably united behind their candidate.

But you have to remember, this election will be very close. It is, indeed, a game of inches in the key battleground states. And what she was trying to do was to present herself as someone who can be trusted as commander in chief to win over the tiny slices of the electorate that will determine the winner in places like Wisconsin, and Michigan, and Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Arizona.

And those are the states that will determine the election. And they have made a calculated decision that those voters needed to see her as a commander in chief, something they had not seen from her before. And we will see in the coming days and weeks whether she’s accomplished that in a way that brings enough of those people on board for her to win a term as president.

Reid, thank you.

Thank you, Sabrina. [WHIMSICAL MUSIC]

Here’s what else you should know today. On Thursday, the Supreme Court allowed Arizona Republicans, for now, to impose tougher voting requirements, including a new rule that people registering to vote there before the coming election must show proof of citizenship.

As a result, Arizonans newly registering to vote for this year’s presidential election must provide copies of one of several documents, such as a birth certificate or a passport, in order to prove that they are US citizens. Democrats have denounced the new rule as an attempt to prevent legal immigrants from voting.

And US Health officials have approved the latest slate of annual COVID vaccines, clearing the way for Americans six months and older to receive updated shots in the coming days. The approvals come amid a prolonged surge of COVID infections, which have risen all summer.

Remember to catch a new episode of “The Interview” right here tomorrow. This week, Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Jenna Ortega, the star of the Netflix series “Wednesday,” and the new “Bettlejuice” sequel, about her head-spinning success over the past few years.

One day I just I woke up in somebody else’s shoes. I felt like I had entered somebody else’s life. And I didn’t know how to get back to mine.

Today’s episode was produced by Lynsea Garrison, Rob Szypko, Jessica Cheung, Asthaa Chaturvedi, and Shannon Lin. It was edited by Rachel Quester, contains original music by Rowan Niemisto, Dan Powell, Diane Wong, and Marion Lozano, and was engineered by Chris Wood. Our theme music is by Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsverk of Wonderly.

[THEME MUSIC]

That’s it for “The Daily.” I’m Sabrina Tavernise. See you on Monday.

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Last night, at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris accepted her party’s nomination, becoming the first woman of color in U.S. history to do so.

Astead W. Herndon and Reid J. Epstein, who cover politics for The Times, discuss the story this convention told about Ms. Harris — and whether that story could be enough to win the presidential election.

On today’s episode

Astead W. Herndon , a national politics reporter and the host of the politics podcast “ The Run-Up ” for The New York Times.

Reid J. Epstein , who covers politics for The New York Times.

Background reading

Kamala Harris promised to chart a “new way forward” as she accepted the nomination.

“The Run-Up”: It’s her party now. What’s different?

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The Daily is made by Rachel Quester, Lynsea Garrison, Clare Toeniskoetter, Paige Cowett, Michael Simon Johnson, Brad Fisher, Chris Wood, Jessica Cheung, Stella Tan, Alexandra Leigh Young, Lisa Chow, Eric Krupke, Marc Georges, Luke Vander Ploeg, M.J. Davis Lin, Dan Powell, Sydney Harper, Michael Benoist, Liz O. Baylen, Asthaa Chaturvedi, Rachelle Bonja, Diana Nguyen, Marion Lozano, Corey Schreppel, Rob Szypko, Elisheba Ittoop, Mooj Zadie, Patricia Willens, Rowan Niemisto, Jody Becker, Rikki Novetsky, Nina Feldman, Will Reid, Carlos Prieto, Ben Calhoun, Susan Lee, Lexie Diao, Mary Wilson, Alex Stern, Sophia Lanman, Shannon Lin, Diane Wong, Devon Taylor, Alyssa Moxley, Olivia Natt, Daniel Ramirez and Brendan Klinkenberg.

Our theme music is by Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsverk of Wonderly. Special thanks to Sam Dolnick, Paula Szuchman, Lisa Tobin, Larissa Anderson, Julia Simon, Sofia Milan, Mahima Chablani, Elizabeth Davis-Moorer, Jeffrey Miranda, Maddy Masiello, Isabella Anderson, Nina Lassam and Nick Pitman.

Astead W. Herndon is a national politics reporter and the host of the politics podcast “The Run-Up.” More about Astead W. Herndon

Reid J. Epstein covers campaigns and elections from Washington. Before joining The Times in 2019, he worked at The Wall Street Journal, Politico, Newsday and The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. More about Reid J. Epstein

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