A Baptist Twinning tour of the Holy Land

Led by the Rev Stuart Davison

Friday 10th - Saturday 18th May 2024

I am the Revd Stuart Davison and have been in Baptist ministry for over 40 years, both in the SE and in Liverpool. Latterly I have served as Regional Minister Team Leader for SEBA (South Eastern Baptist Association). It has been my privilege to visit Israel/Palestine several times, including taking groups of ministers and other church leaders there, where they have met the living stones as well as the dead ones – going to churches in the Association of Baptist Churches in Israel as well visiting the historic sites.

I look forward to providing you with this wonderful opportunity to experience the Holy Land and see the places where Jesus walked.

Stuart

Friday
Depart from London Luton on our flight to Tel Aviv. On arrival we transfer to Nazareth in time for evening meal and settling into our hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Nazareth.

Saturday
Brief visit to Baptist School near hotel and then short walking tour of old Nazareth through the Sukh to the Church of the Annunciation. In the afternoon explore Nazareth Village, an imaginative recreation of life in the time of Jesus.
Dinner and overnight in Nazareth.

Sunday
Worship at Local Baptist Church, Nazareth (10.30 am) followed by lunch at Nazareth Evangelical College and then mid- afternoon drive to Mt Precipice to conclude our time in Nazareth.
Dinner and overnight in Nazareth.

Monday
Full day tour of Galilee. We visit the baptismal site on River Jordan at Yardenit and then to the Mount of Beatitudes followed by lunch at the Tanureen. In the afternoon we visit Korazimn and then see the ruins of Capernaum, St Peter’s Primacy and end our day with a boat trip on Galilee.
Dinner and overnight in Nazareth.

Tuesday
In the morning visit Megiddo and in the afternoon ascend Mt Tabor. Later, drive to Cana Baptist Church.
Dinner and overnight in Nazareth.

Wednesday
Travel south to Jerusalem on the Jordan Valley road to Jericho. After lunch there continue to the Dead Sea where there will be opportunity to float in the warm waters before the drive up the desert road to Jerusalem to arrive at the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the old city. Then short walk down the hill via Dominus Flevit to Gethsemane & Church of All Nations.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Thursday
Full walking tour of the old city including Temple Mount, Pool of Bethesda, the Way of the Cross and Wailing Wall. After lunch visit Holy Sepulchre Church and finish at the Garden Tomb late afternoon for a Communion Service.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Friday
We start the day with a visit to St Peter in Gallicantu (Caiaphas’ house) and then take a short drive to Bethlehem & Shepherds’ Fields followed by lunch at Bethlehem Bible College. Then visit the Church of the Nativity in Manger Square before returning to Jerusalem.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Saturday
In the morning drive to Caesarea on Mediterranean coast to see the ampitheatre & aqueduct. Transfer to Ben Gurion airport, Tel Aviv airport for return flight to London Luton.

Itinerary subject to change.

Price £2195 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
  • 3 lunches; Tanureen, Nazareth Evangelical College and Bethlehem Bible College
  • 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 (except those mentioned above)
  • Travel from home to UK airport
  • Single supplement £560 per person
  • Travel insurance Staysure have a range of suitable policies

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

* 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.

Page published August 2023



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