Day 1 - London / Tel Aviv
We depart on our flight from London Luton to Tel Aviv. Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to our hotel in Netanya for dinner and overnight.

Day 2 - Nazareth / Cana / Mt. Tabor
We visit Caesarea and the Roman amphitheatre and aqueduct. Continue to Mount Carmel and then to the Nazareth Village and the Old Synagogue. Continue to Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first miracle by turning water into wine at a wedding feast. Those who wish can renew their marriage vows. In the afternoon we drive to Mount Tabor where the Lord was Transfigured which we will ascend and descend by taxis before we drive to our hotel in Tiberias for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 - The Sea of Galilee
After breakfast we take a boat trip across the Sea of Galilee, after which we see a boat from the 1st century AD discovered in 1986. Visit Capernaum “The Town of Jesus” where he carried out the major part of his Ministry and Messianic Work. Visit the excavations and St. Peter’s Church. Continue to Tabgha, the site where the Lord fed the 5,000 with five loaves and two fish, and the Mount of Beatitudes which commemorates our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount. We then visit Bethsaida and finally, Beit Shean a Roman city.
Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.

Day 4 - Jericho / Bethlehem / Shepherds’ Fields / Jerusalem
Today we leave Galilee and drive along the Jordan Valley road to Jericho. View the ancient city and take the chair lift to the Mount of Temptation before we continue to the Inn of The Good Samaritan. We visit the baptism site nearby on the river Jordan where there will be the opportunity to be baptised. We then continue to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity. Finally, we drive to the Shepherds’ Fields before returning to Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 5 - Mt. of Olives / Mt. Zion
After breakfast we visit Bethany where we see Lazarus’ tomb, continue to the Mount of Olives where we have a panoramic view over the Old City. Walk down the Palm Sunday road to the chapel of Dominus Flevit, where the Lord wept over Jerusalem. Finally descend to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. We walk up the steps going from the pool of Siloam to the Temple Mount. In the afternoon visit Mount Zion and the Upper Room, also known as the Cenacle which commemorates the Last Supper; the Dormition Abbey, commemorating the falling asleep of Mary; and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu on the sight of the house of the High Priest Caiaphas and see the Dungeon where Jesus was imprisoned. We end the day with a visit to the Garden Tomb where we celebrate Communion.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 6 - The Dead Sea
Today we travel down to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, we then have an opportunity to ‘float’ in the Dead Sea. We return to Jerusalem and walk through Hezekiah’s Tunnel to the Pool of Siloam.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 7 - The Way of the Cross / Abu Gosh / Ein Karem
This morning we shall enter the Old City and start our tour at the Crusaders’ Church of St. Anne and the Pool of Bethesda. Continue to the Tower of Antonia where Jesus was tried and the Church of the Flagellation. We visit the Western (Wailing) Wall where we will spend some time before we return to our hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.

Day 8 - Tel Aviv / London
Morning visit to Jaffa and then drive around Tel Aviv before the coach takes us to Tel Aviv airport for our return flight to London Luton.

Itinerary subject to change.

Price £2165 per person

What the price includes

• Return flights from London Luton to Tel Aviv
• Accommodation in good hotels in twin bedded rooms with private facilities on half board basis
• Services of a fully qualified English speaking guide throughout
• Entrance fees, service charges, porterage and gratuities
• Tours and transfers in deluxe air-conditioned coaches
• Airport taxes
• ATOL Protection Contribution*

Not included in the price

• Items of a personal nature, drinks & lunches
• Travel from home to UK airport
• Single supplement £441 per person
• 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$1.2268 as published in the Financial Times on the 9th December 2022.

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

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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. A visa is not required for British Passport holders visiting Israel.
Latest entry requirements can be found here www.israelsafe.com. 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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