Day 1, Saturday
UK/Tel Aviv/Bethlehem
Depart London Luton on our flight to Tel Aviv. Upon arrival at Tel Aviv airport your guide and coach will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Bethlehem. Sandwiches, teas, coffee and cakes will be served at the hotel when we arrive.

Day 2, Sunday
Bethlehem/Shepherd’s Field
After breakfast, we walk to the Manger Square - the Church of the Nativity - to start our walking tour for today. We first visit The Grotto inside Nativity Church where Jesus was born and afterwards the Franciscan Church of the Nativity. We have lunch in the Manger Square (at own expense) and afterwards we visit the Shepherd’s fields.
We will have a chance to do some shopping before we return to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

Day 3, Monday
Bethlehem/Jerusalem
Early departure to the Old City of Jerusalem. Proceed to the Pool of Bethesda and St Anne’s Church. We continue by visiting the site of Pilate’s Court, and the Church of the Flagellation, followed by the Stations of the Cross along Via Dolorosa. Here we follow the route Jesus walked on the first Good Friday, ending in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre - the holiest place on earth for all Christians. Walk to Mt Zion and visit the Upper Room (last supper), King David’s Tomb and the magnificent Dormition Abbey. Then to St Peter’s in Gallicantu and visit the dungeon where Jesus was imprisoned after His mock trial.
Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

Day 4, Tuesday
Jerusalem/Ein Karem
Coach to the summit of the Mt of Olives, Jerusalem and visit the Churchof Ascension, Pater Noster where Jesus taught His Prayer, Our Father. We then walk to Dominus Flevit (where Jesus wept over Jerusalem). Proceed to the Garden of Gethsemane where we spend a few minutes in prayer and reflection. Travel to Ein Karem where John the Baptist was born and visit the Church of John the Baptist.
Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

Day 5, Wednesday
Jerusalem/Bethany/Jericho
We return to Jerusalem and visit the Western Wall which is part of the remaining wall around the temple that was destroyed in AD70. This is the holiest place for Jews. Continue to Bethany and visit Lazarus’s Church which contains his tomb, the house of Lazarus, Martha and Mary. We then continue to Jericho to view the Mt of Temptation and Zacchaeus’s Sycamore Tree.
Lunch in Qumran or Jericho (at own expense). Proceed to the Dead Sea and experience floating in the sea.
Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

Day 6, Thursday
Nazareth/Cana
We leave Bethlehem early and drive along the Jordan Valley. We visit Yardenit baptismal site on the River Jordan. Continue to Samaria and Jacob’s Well before arriving in Nazareth visit the Church of the Annunciation. We then move on to visit Joseph’s workshop and then visit the Synagogue of Jesus and Mary’s Well. Proceed to Cana where Jesus performed his first miracles and it will be possible for married couples to renew their Marriage Vows at the Church of the Wedding.
Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.

Day 7, Friday
Tiberias/River Jordan/Galilee
We drive to the Mt of Beatitudes where the Sermon on the Mount took place, St Peter’s Primacy and the church of the Feeding of the 5,000. We will have lunch here (at own expense) and then sail on the Sea of Galilee and afterwards to Capernaum - the town of Jesus - where we visit St Peter’s Church and we view the remains of the ancient Synagogue in which Jesus used to teach.
Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.

Day 8, Saturday
Mt Tabor/Haifa/Mt Carmel
We drive to the foot of Mt Tabor. Then travel up to the summit and the Church of Transfiguration, where we have a guided visit of this beautiful Church. Outside we enjoy the scenic view of the surrounding area. If times permits, proceed to Mt Carmel (Haifa) and visit the Cave of Prophet Elijah. Proceed to the airport for our flight back to London Luton.

Itinerary subject to change

Price £1550 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
• Travel by air-conditioned coaches
• Entrance fees, service charges and porterage
• Gratuities (tips)
• Airport taxes
• ATOL Protection Contribution*

Not included in the price

• Travel from home to UK airport
• Single supplement £252 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

to surcharges - please see the booking conditions. Currency exchange rates used £1 = US$1.3098 as published in the Financial Times on the 8th March 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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Gratuities
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Room Check In and Check Out Times
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