Tour to Israel, the Holy Land, the Land of the Bible, the Promised Land 2010
with
Major Rintje Taekema
31 Oct to 11 Nov 2010
Israel: | Sea Of Galilee, Jordan Valley, Masada, Jerusalem... |
Sunday 31st October
Depart from Australia to Tel Aviv, ISRAEL, And THE HOLY LAND. Via Bangkok.. (Meals on plane)
Monday 1st November
At arrival we go to the Hotel for a Sleep and relaxation. After lunch we will have a short tour of the ancient city of Joppa, home of Simon the Tanner. Time to stroll through the narrow streets filled with art galleries and cafes. Overnight in Tel Aviv. (D)
Tuesday November 2nd
We journey north this morning for a coastal SEA PORTS. En route Tour of the MEDITERRANEAN we will visit CEASAREA, site of Herod's Palace, home of Cornelius and where Paul was brought to trial. We will visit the ancient Aqueducts nearby. Afterwards, we travel to, MT CARMEL and Muhraqa, where Elijah called down fire from Heaven to defeat the prophets of Baal. We continue and pass through the MEGGIDO VALLEY, the Large plain where the final battle of Armageddon is prophesied to take place. We visit Megiddo an ancient tell and have another good look at the Jezreel valley the Armageddon plain. On the way to our Kibbutz we see the SEA OF GALILEE as it unfolds in a breathtaking panoramic scene before our eyes. We overnight in Kibbutz Maagan on the beautiful Sea of Galilee. (B-D)
Wednesday November 3rd
Today we explore the historical area of Galilee. Remember how Jesus walked on the water? Our special traditional sailing vessel will take us across the Sea of Galilee, stopping in the middle for a time of reflection and worship. Rejoice! Jesus is alive. We disembark at Nof Ginnosara kibbutz located on the shores of the Galilee where we will see the remains of a boat from the time of Jesus. Arriving later to visit CAPERNAUM, the city of Jesus, we visit the ruins of the synagogue where Jesus performed many miracles. You will see the new excavations of ST PETER' S house and visit TABGHA, where Jesus multiplied five loaves and two fishes to feed the multitudes. Another very interesting place we will visit, known as Tabgha sacred rock and church. Church of the Primacy of Peter, Tabgha Two miles west of Capernaum is what Josephus referred to as the "well of Capernaum." Undoubtedly a popular fishing spot of the locals because of its famous "seven springs," Heptapegon (today the name has been corrupted to Tabgha) is the traditional location for several episodes in Jesus' ministry. We travel around the Sea of Galilee to the JORDAN RIVER and Yardenit Baptismal site, an area where many believe to be close to where John the Baptist baptised our Lord. An opportunity will be given for those who wish to be baptised.
Thursday November 4th
Today our journey takes us to Nazareth where Jesus grew to manhood. We will visit the Nazareth Village. We pass through Cana, where He performed His first recorded miracle. In the afternoon we will visit Kibbutz Ein Gev visit a working Kibbutz and for those interested go on a ride around the kibbutz, for a small fee. Others may want to stroll around to Reflect, relax in and around the Sea of Galilee, There is a Café for Meals and refreshments, We will make this a more relaxing day, on the way back some may want to walk back to our Kibbutz,at least part of the way . Overnight Maagan Kibbutz (B-D)
Friday November 5th
Today we will do the following starting, we will be treated to a free Showing at the Galilee Experience, a MULTI MEDIA PRESENTATION displaying the history of this famous region. After this ascending to the top of the MOUNT OF BEATITUDES. We pass various towns on the way including Kiryat Shmona and travel up the Golan Heights to visit CAESAREA PHlLlPPl, where Peter confessed his faith in Jesus. We travel further up the Golan to see the Damascus Road from where Paul had his encounter with the Lord. It changed his life completely Overnight Maagan Kibbutz (B-D)
Saturday November 6th
Early morning departure, South, following the scenic Jordan Valley passing through city of BEIT SHEAN where King Saul's body was hung on the gates of the city. We will spend a couple of hours here at this historical ancient City. We will travel along the Jordan river on our left and will later pass the Ancient city of Jericho on our right. We will slow down to view the SAINT GEORGE'S MONASTARY. Later This afternoon we will enter Jerusalem the City of the Great King, and see Jerusalem from Mount Scopus is 834 metres high. Overlooking Jerusalem, it has been strategically important for the defence of the city since antiquity. We will visit first David's City ... To get a much better understanding of Ancient Jerusalem. Time permitting we will visit the Southern Steps, the steps leading to the Temple, dating back to the time of Jesus. These excavations begun by Benjamin Mazar in 1968 were the largest earth-moving archaeological projects in Israel. Work continued until 1978 but has since resumed in the 1990s under the direction of Ronny Reich. These excavations are the most important for understanding the Temple Mount because of the impossibility of excavating on the mount itself. We will arrive at our Jerusalem Hotel. Over night Jerusalem (B-D)
Sunday November 7th
We awaken in the city of the Great King, Jerusalem the geographic Centre of the world. You can feel the atmosphere that sets Jerusalem apart from any other city in the world. We have a full day of touring Old Jerusalem ,following in the footsteps of Jesus, including the MT OF OLIVES and the GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE. Entering in to the OLD CITY through ST STEPHEN's GATE we visit the POOL OF BETHESDA where Jesus cured an invalid. We then ascend the TEMPLE MOUNT to the Dome of the Rock, the site where Abraham Offered up lsaack. We continue to the Ecce Homo convent o view the Lithostrotos and the Pavement and visit the PRAETORIUM, site of the public trial and condemnation of Jesus. We also visit the WESTERN WALL, the most sacred site for the Jewish people. We continue through the picturesque Bazaar streets passing the Stations of the Cross along the VIA DOLOROSA arriving at the CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE. Afterwards we visit the Citadel of David and the UPPER ROOM Where we will reflect on the events of the LASTS SUPPER believed to have taken place on this site. Overnight in Jerusalem(.B -D)
Monday November 8th
Today we visit BETHLEHEM the Church of Nativity. (Security Permitting)Time will be given in Bethlehem for some good souvenir shopping at the Three Arches Souvenir Shop. This afternoon our first Visit into the Old City of Jerusalem we will Entering through one of the Main Gates, visiting The Western Wall, The Herodian Tunnel is now open for us to explore. You will see a scale model of the Temple Mount during the time of Herod. All This is very interesting Time permitting we will visit Christ Church Heritage Book Store and see the Jaffa Gate and David’s Tower. Overnight in Jerusalem (B-D)
Tuesday November 9th
This morning we are off to the GARDEN TOMB, where we will have Communion Service with the empty tomb in the background. The serenity of this place makes it a spiritual oasis within this bustling city. This is the ultimate place of worship in Jerusalem. Afterwards, we tour New Jerusalem and visit the MODEL CITY, site of a quarter acre replica model of Jerusalem in the time of Christ, which includes the Jewish Temple. We will also visit the SCROLL OF THE BOOK, where we will see the Dead See Scrolls. We then visit the YAD VASHEM HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL. This memorial is built in memory of the six million Jews lost in the Holocaust. Truly a moving experience! Overnight in Jerusalem (B-D)
Wednesday November 10th (Last Day with Hanna today)
We travel south through the Judean Wilderness of lsrael to the mighty fortress of MASADA the site of the last heroic 30 years stand of 960 Jewish defenders against the Roman Empire From its heights (by cable car) we have tremendous views of Jordan and the Dead Sea. Afterwards those who want to, you can 'float' in the medicinal waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest point in the world. We will also visit Ein Gedi David hid from Saul in the caves here; "And David went up from thence, and dwelt in the strongholds of Ein Gedi" (1 Samuel 24:1). We also visit Qumran where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered From there, we travel back to Jerusalem We return to Jerusalem for overnight. (B-D)
Thursday November 11th
For those not taking the Jerusalem extension will return home today.
Jerusalem Extension Thursday 11th & Friday 12th November
Free Days in Jerusalem (B-D)
Saturday November 13th
Leaving for Home today, and or other destinations. Including Jordan, Europe etc.
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