A wonderful tour of the Holy Land

Led by Reverend Agatha Arthur-Bossoh

Saturday 18th - Sunday 26th November 2023

Dear friend,

I am delighted to welcome you on our trip to the historical and biblical- Holy Land of Israel from Saturday 18th - Sunday 26th November 2023.

For many, going on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land is a Christians dream.

For since Jesus’ time the Roman’s, Byzantines, Moslems, Turks and the British have all come and left their mark on this tiny land which is roughly the size of Wales.

This is not a vacation or a holiday, but a time of Spiritual Growth and Educational Experience.

The main aim of our trip to Israel is to learn and experience the places named in our Bible, to walk where Jesus walked, with your Bible as your guide book.

When we have stood together in the synagogue and the Temple area where He taught, and when we enter and view His empty tomb, surely, we will come home with a new grasp of the Bible and an added dimension to our faith.

Check your calendar and see if you can join our group in this wonderful experience.
God bless you even as you bless Israel by coming on this tour. (Gen.12:3).

Reverend Mrs Agatha Arthur-Bossoh.

Day 1 - Saturday
Flight from London Luton to Tel Aviv (flight details to be confirmed). Meet your Israel tour guide and coach driver upon arrival.
Transfer to Nazareth for dinner and overnight.

Day 2 - Sunday
Sea of Galilee

Mount of Beatitudes (celebrate communion). Then proceed to Tabgha. Then Sea of Galilee – take a boat trip on the sea (prayers and reflection).
St Peters lunch at Pagoda restaurant (included).
Afternoon – visit Capernaum. Visit excavations and St Peter’s church.
Then Yardenit – for renewal of baptismal vows.
Dinner and overnight in Nazareth.

Day 3 – Monday
Nazareth

Visit Mount Tabor – by taxi to summit (included). Visit basilica.
Then Cana of Galilee – visit Church of the wedding feast – have renewal of marriage vows.
Visit Nazareth Village depicting life as in the time of Jesus.
Dinner and overnight in Nazareth.

Day 4 - Tuesday
Mount Carmel/Caesarea Maritima /Bethlehem.
Drive through Megiddo, visit Mount Carmel, Carmelite monastery.
Afternoon, visit Caesarea Maritima.
Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

Day 5 - Wednesday
Dead Sea Day

Bethany, Tomb of Lazarus, Jordan rift valley (via Wadi Qelt), Good Samaritan Inn, Jericho, Elijah’s spring, sycamore tree.
Mount of Temptation.
Dead sea, floating at Ein Gedi.
Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

Day 6 – Thursday
Jerusalem

In the morning, visit Mount of Olives – Place of Ascension, Paternoster, Dominus Flevit, Church of all Nations, Garden of Gethsemane (communion).
In the afternoon, Mt Zion, Upper Room, St Peter in Gallicantu.
Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

Day 7 - Friday
Bethlehem & Jerusalem

Manger square – Church of the Nativity (and the grotto), Shepherds’ Fields.
In the afternoon, Solomon’s pools, communion at the Garden Tomb and Yad Vashem.
Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

Day 8 – Saturday
Jerusalem

Church of St. Anne, Pool of Bethesda.
Walk the Stations of the Cross ending inside Church of Holy Sepulchre.
Tower of Antonia, Church of Flagellation. City of David – underground tunnels, Western Wall, Jewish quarter, Ophel archaeological park (Davidson Centre).
Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

Day 9 - Sunday
Departure

On Route pass through Abu Gosh.
Transfer to Ben Gurion for return flight home to Luton.

Itinerary subject to change

Price £1795 per person

What the price includes

  • Return flights from London Luton to Tel Aviv (Details of flight numbers and times have not yet been finalised)
  • Accommodation in good quality hotels in twin / double bedded rooms with private facilities on half board basis
  • Transfer of passengers and baggage
  • Sightseeing as in itinerary
  • Services of a fully qualified English speaking guide
  • 1 St Peter’s Fish lunch
  • Travel by air-conditioned coaches
  • Entrance fees, gratuities (tips), service charges and porterage
  • Airport taxes
  • ATOL Protection Contribution*

Not included in the price

  • Travel from home to UK airport
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Single supplement £432 per person
  • Any costs related to COVID19 testing (PCR and Serology testing etc), costs, if any have not yet been announced
  • Travel insurance including COVID 19 cover Staysure

Please note that the cost of the tour may be subject to surcharges - please see the booking conditions. Currency exchange rates used £1 = US$1.315 as published in the Financial Times on 14th October 2018.

* APC (ATOL Protection Contribution) provides passenger protection via the ATTF (Air Travel Trust Fund). For further information visit www.caa.co.uk

HOW TO BOOK

Either click 'Book' at the top of this page or download, complete and return the booking form to:

Worldwide Christian Travel 36 Coldharbour Road, Bristol, BS6 7NA UK

Tel: 0117 973 1840

Worldwide Christian Travel has been organising Christian holidays and tours, mainly to the Holy Land, for over 50 years. We cover all aspects of travel and are one of the most comprehensive Christian travel organisers in the country. Worldwide Christian Travel is a trading name of Hadler Tours Limited.

General Information

Fitness
People of all ages are welcome, but, whatever your age, we must insist on a reasonable level of fitness. A number of sites involve rough walking.

Your Protection
Hadler Tours Limited is a member of ABTA with membership numbers 93522 & V2096. ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you or if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 68-71 Newman Street London W1T 3AH Tel: 020 7637 2444 or visit www.abta.com.

All monies paid by you for the air holiday package shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 3078. For more information see our booking terms and conditions.

Passports, Visas and Vaccinations
Travellers are responsible for ensuring that they have a valid passport for travel to the relevant countries and that it is valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel. Latest entry requirements can be found here www.israelsafe.com. A visa is not required for British Passport holders visiting Israel and no inoculations are required for travel but you may wish to consult your own doctor for advice concerning this. If you have any queries regarding the above, we will be happy to help.

Travel Advice
For the latest travel advice please visit www.fco.gov.uk or call 0870 606 0290.

Further Information and Paying The Balance
Further information will be sent to you regarding any action that may be required approximately 12 weeks before departure. A final invoice will also be sent at this time and the balance for the tour must be paid at least 10 weeks before departure.

Travel Information
Full travel information, including details of meeting points, flight times, accommodation and travel information, will be sent to you approximately 2 weeks before departure. Normally, tickets are not issued but are handed to you at the airport or departure point by our representative who will be there to ensure that you depart without a hitch and to deal with any last minute difficulties.

Travel Insurance
It is compulsory to have travel insurance for your booking. Staysure have a range of policies available at very competitive prices. You can obtain a quote online by clicking here.

Gratuities
Our normal procedure is to deal with tips on a group basis and if these are included in the price the tour leader will distribute them to the guide, driver and hotels on your behalf. Individual tipping is not recommended unless the circumstances are exceptional.

Room Check In and Check Out Times
The standard international practice is to let rooms from midday to midday. However times do vary. Check-in times are usually between 2pm and 3pm, check-out times between 11am and 12 noon on the day of departure. Therefore, if you check-in immediately after a night flight this would normally count as one night’s accommodation. Similarly if your return flight is at night you will normally be required to vacate your room at 12 noon prior to leaving for the airport. Day rooms are subject to availability/cost and should be arranged locally with the accommodation management.

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