Sunday
We leave Manchester on a direct flight to Tel Aviv, where we will be met on arrival for transfer to our hotel in Netanya for dinner and overnight.

Monday
We drive to Caesarea (the Roman capital) to see the amphitheatre and aqueduct and then onto Megiddo and Nazareth Village (depicting life as in the times of Jesus), we continue to Tiberias for dinner and overnight.

Tuesday
We sail across the Sea of Galilee on a replica boat, pausing during this for quiet mediation. We see the 2000 year old ancient boat and visit some of sites associated with Jesus’ ministry, Capernaum (Jesus’ hometown) and Bethsaida (the hometown of Peter, Andrew and Philip).
Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.

Wednesday
Today we visit Migdal (to see an ancient synagogue and modern chapel) and Chorazim. Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes, associated with the Sermon on the Mount and Tabgha, which commemorates the feeding of the five thousand.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Thursday
We begin the day at the Garden tomb. Visit the Western Wall Tunnels and the Davidson Centre (to the south of the Temple Mount) and finally the City of David excavations.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Friday
This morning we visit the Israel Museum (Dead Sea scrolls and Model of Jerusalem); We drive to Qasr al-Yahud (associated with the baptism of Jesus). We then trace the Palm Sunday path down from the Mount of Olives into the city, pausing at the Dominus Flavit church (recalling Jesus weeping over Jerusalem) and see Gethsemane.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Saturday
We visit Herodion (Herod’s palace and burial place) and drive along the shore of the Dead Sea (the lowest place on the earth’s surface), and see Qumran on the way to visit Masada (another of Herod’s fortresses, and the famed site of Jewish resistance); depending on the weather, it may be possible to “float” in the Dead Sea.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Sunday
We join the 9.30 am service at Christ Church. In the afternoon visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Monday
Morning visit to Bethlehem. Then to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust museum for a visit. Free time in Jerusalem (before we transfer to Ben Gurion airport for our return flight to Manchester airport).

Itinerary subject to change.

Price £2165

What the price includes

• Return flights from Manchester to Tel Aviv (Details of flight numbers and times have not yet been finalised)
• Accommodation in good quality hotels in twin 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, gratuities, service charges and porterage
• Airport taxes
• ATOL Protection Contribution*

Not included in the price

• Travel between home and UK airport
• Lunches
• Single supplement £495 per person
• Items of a personal nature
• 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$1.3098 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

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 June 2022