Israel Tour - If Only...

I may be able to deal with the Malaysian Passport thing, but if only I had the chance, I better start collecting itineraries and information on what and where:

This one is taken from Voddie Baucham Ministries Tour, led by Baucham himself apparently:

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 2023

Depart for Israel


Our spiritual adventure begins as we depart for our long-awaited destination!

ISRAEL

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23

Arrival into Israel


YOUR DAY INCLUDES

  • Arrive Tel Aviv (TLV) - you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel

OVERNIGHT

Ramada Hotel – Netanya

CAESAREA AQUEDUCT

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24

Caesarea by the Sea


YOUR DAY INCLUDES

  • Caesarea - the place where Peter first took the gospel to the Gentiles, and where Paul was imprisoned and evangelized to his captors
  • Caesarea Aqueducts - the ruins of a Roman aqueduct built to supply the ancient city of Caesarea with fresh water
  • Mount Carmel - the mountain on which Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal
  • Megiddo - a strategic city overlooking the gathering place for the world’s end-time armies (Armageddon)
  • Mount Arbel - a stunning vista of the Sea of Galilee and sites of Jesus’ public ministry

OVERNIGHT

Nof Ginosar Kibbutz – Sea of Galilee

SEA OF GALILEE

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25

Around the Sea of Galilee


YOUR DAY INCLUDES

  • Boat Ride – Sea of Galilee - sail the Sea of Galilee in a replica of a boat from Jesus’ time
  • Ancient Galilee Boat - a fishing boat dating back to the 1st century, discovered on the shore of the Sea of Galilee
  • Mount of Beatitudes - the traditional place where Christ delivered the Sermon on the Mount, including the Beatitudes
  • Capernaum - the town and synagogue where Jesus preached during His Galilean ministry
  • Magdala - the hometown of Mary Magdalene and a newly discovered Archaeological site. Visit the only first-century synagogue to have been found around the Sea of Galilee.
  • Baptism – Yardenit - a unique opportunity to be baptized or re-dedicated in the Jordan River

OVERNIGHT

Nof Ginosar Kibbutz – Sea of Galilee

BANIAS WATERFALL

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26

Northern Israel


YOUR DAY INCLUDES

  • Tel Dan - the northernmost city of Israel and the location of one of King Jeroboam’s golden calves
  • Caesarea Philippi - where Peter professed, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
  • Banias Waterfall - one of the headwaters of the Jordan River
  • Golan Heights - a view of Paul’s route to Damascus and the site of recent conflicts between Israel and Syria

OVERNIGHT

Nof Ginosar Kibbutz – Sea of Galilee

DEAD SEA

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

Down to the Dead Sea


YOUR DAY INCLUDES

  • Beth She’an / Scythopolis - the ruins of a Roman city, and the site where the Philistines displayed the bodies of King Saul and his sons
  • Spring of Harod - the place where Gideon chose his 300 men for battle
  • Jericho Drive-by - a view of the first Canaanite city the Israelites conquered in the Promised Land
  • Qumran - the desert caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered
  • Mount Scopus - a panoramic vista overlooking Jerusalem

OVERNIGHT

Dan Boutique Hotel – Jerusalem

MASADA

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

Up to Jerusalem


YOUR DAY INCLUDES

  • Masada - the impenetrable fortress where Jewish zealots made a final stand in their revolt against Rome
  • Ein Gedi Oasis with Hike - hike across streams and rocks to the caves at Ein Gedi where David, in his exile, encountered King Saul
  • Dead Sea - the lowest point on the face of the earth – a unique geological phenomenon
  • Wadi Qilt - the wilderness where Jesus was tempted by Satan

OVERNIGHT

Dan Boutique Hotel – Jerusalem

GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

Ancient Treasures


YOUR DAY INCLUDES

  • Mount of Olives - a hill overlooking Jerusalem from the east where Jesus ascended to heaven
  • Dominus Flevit on Palm Sunday Road - walk in the footsteps of Jesus down Palm Sunday Road and visit a church commemorating Christ’s weeping over Jerusalem
  • Garden of Gethsemane / Private Garden - the traditional location where Jesus prayed the night he was betrayed
  • Bethlehem Overlook - the serene hillside of Bethlehem where shepherds tend their flock.
  • Herodium - a fortress built by Herod the Great which later became his burial site
  • Elah Valley - the famous battlefield of David and Goliath

OVERNIGHT

Dan Boutique Hotel – Jerusalem

TEMPLE MOUNT

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30

Israel: Yesterday & Today


YOUR DAY INCLUDES

  • Temple Mount - where the second Jewish Temple once stood, now home of the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque
  • Pool of Bethesda / St. Anne’s Church - the pool where Jesus healed an infirm man
  • Model of Herodian Jerusalem - a model of Herodian Jerusalem as it looked at the time of Christ
  • Shrine of the Book - a section of the Israel Museum housing the Dead Sea Scrolls
  • Israel Museum - the home of Israel’s greatest archaeological treasures
  • Yad Vashem - Israel’s memorial to the six million Jews killed in the Holocaust

OVERNIGHT

Dan Boutique Hotel – Jerusalem

ROMAN CARDO

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31

Jerusalem in the Time of Christ


YOUR DAY INCLUDES

  • Saint Peter in Gallicantu - the traditional location of Caiaphas’ House where Jesus was taken after His arrest (from here you will also capture a panoramic view of the City of David)
  • Upper Room - the traditional location of the Last Supper
  • Hezekiah’s City Wall - wall built by King Hezekiah to prepare for the Assyrian invasion
  • Roman Cardo - the ancient Roman main street through the Old City
  • Southern Temple Steps - part of extensive excavations that have unearthed steps from the time of Jesus leading up to the Temple Mount
  • City of David Excavations- Movie / Overlook - the original site of King David’s capital of Israel
  • Warren’s Shaft - part of the water system connected to the Gihon Spring
  • Hezekiah’s Tunnel (wet) - historic and amazing tunnel dug by Hezekiah to survive the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem
  • Canaanite Tunnel (dry) - tunnel through which David’s forces gained entrance to the city of Jebus
  • Pool of Siloam - the pool built by King Hezekiah where Jesus sent the man born blind to be healed

OVERNIGHT

Dan Boutique Hotel – Jerusalem

GARDEN TOMB

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

The Passion of the Christ


YOUR DAY INCLUDES

  • Western “Wailing” Wall - a section of the Temple Mount foundation dating back to the 2nd Temple Period and the most sacred Jewish site in Jerusalem
  • Rabbinical Tunnel - an underground excavation project which has exposed the full length of the Western Wall
  • Antonia Fortress / Ecce Homo - the traditional location where Jesus was beaten and mocked with a crown of thorns
  • Via Dolorosa - the “way of the cross” leading to the traditional site of Jesus’ crucifixion
  • Church of the Holy Sepulchre - the traditional site of Jesus’ crucifixion
  • Free Time – Old City of Jerusalem - free time to bargain with shopkeepers, return to a site that held special meaning, or sip Turkish coffee at a sidewalk café
  • Garden Tomb - a memorable communion service and an ancient tomb similar to the one in which Christ was buried
  • Farewell Dinner - a special dinner to rejoice and reminisce over the extraordinary days spent together

OVERNIGHT

Dan Boutique Hotel – Jerusalem

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Homeward Bound


With heart-changing memories of our walk in the footsteps of history, we arrive back home. May we never be the same!

*Itinerary is subject to change. To best serve the group, the schedule may be altered or substitutions made at the discretion of your tour leader and guide.

LAND-ONLY* TOUR COST

Tour Cost: $3,750 per person (double occupancy)
Single Occupancy: $1,540 additional

*Morning Star Tours is pleased to assist with flight arrangements upon request.  See FAQs for additional information.

OPTIONAL PRE-TOUR EXTENSION

Cost: $695 per person (double Occupancy)
Single Occupancy Supplement: $330

Pre-Tour Extension includes 3 overnights at Ramada hotel Netanya, and excursions to 2 worship services, and the One for Israel Campus.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Deposit: $750 per person, due with registration
2nd Payment: $1,500 per person, due by June 9, 2023
Balance due by August 8, 2023

$200 non-refundable deposit per person for the Jordan Extension which will be processed after registration is submitted to confirm your spot.

*Your payment will be automatically processed following the payment schedule above. If your payment date falls on a weekend or holiday, your payment will be processed on the following business day.

$200 non-refundable deposit per person for the Pre-Tour Extension which will be processed after registration is submitted to confirm your spot.

CANCELLATION POLICY

To view cancellation policy and other important information, please go to the Terms and Conditions.

INCLUSIONS

Airport/Hotel Transfers

Transportation between Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) and the tour’s first and final hotels is included in the tour cost and will be arranged by Morning Star Tours.

Hotels

Deluxe accommodations included.

Meals

All breakfasts and all dinners included.

Gratuities

All necessary tips included.

Entrance Fees

All required fees included.

Headsets

You will be able to hear the guide and leader speak clearly from a distance and in noisy areas through the high-quality headsets provided to each guest.

Personal Pre-Trip Preparation Materials

Special materials provided to prepare physically, mentally, and spiritually for your adventure ahead.

24-Hour Concierge

Our in-country representative will be available to assist you and your group with any needs while on the ground.

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