Optional Tours
Optional Pre-tour A (one night and one day)
Galilee
Sunday, October 8, 2023
All day: Arrivals
Evening: Overnight at the Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv
Monday, October 9, 2023
Drive along the coastal road and the landscape of the lower Galilee to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Church of Annunciation and the Church of Saint Joseph. Continue, via Kana, to Tiberias, the lovely resort town. Drive along the Kineret (Sea of Galillee) to visit Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught. Continue to Tabgha, the site of the miracle of the fish and the loaves. Proceed to Yardenit, famous baptismal site.
End of tour. Take an additional night at the hotel, or join optional Pre-Tour B
Rate per person sharing a double room: US$ 320
Supplement for a single room US$ 180
Rate includes:
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One overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at a moderate deluxe hotel in Tel Aviv
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Services of a government licensed English speaking guide
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Airconditioned motorcoach
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Entrance fees as per itinerary
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Rate does not include:
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Arrival transfer to the hotel
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Lunch en route/incidentals
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Tips to guide & driver
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Note: Don’t forget to bring your sun block, good walking shoes and modest dress for entry to holy sites (no shorts/sleeveless shirts)
Above rates are based on a minimum of 15 participants. Should there be less than 15 participants per tour, alternative arrangements will be offered whereby participants will be able to join guaranteed group tours.
 Nazareth - Basilica of Anunciation |
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 Jezreel Valley |
 Sea of Galilea - sailing as Jesus would have |
Photos by Stan Ravinsky
Optional Pre-tour B (one night and one day)
Jerusalem
Monday, October 9, 2023
All day : Arrivals (or participate in optional Pre-Tour A above)
Evening: Overnight at the Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Begin the day with a drive to Jerusalem. Ascend the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the Jerusalem. Drive to Mount Zion to visit King David's Tomb, Room of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey. Enter the old city by foot and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the ancient Roman road.
See the Jewish Western Wall, then continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and enter The Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Conclude the tour and drive to the Ein Bokek, where the conference hotels are located.
Rate per person sharing a double room: US$ 320
Supplement for a single room US$ 180
Rate includes:
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One overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at a moderate deluxe hotel in Tel Aviv
-
Services of a government licensed English speaking guide
-
Airconditioned motorcoach
-
Entrance fees as per itinerary
-
Rate does not include:
-
Arrival transfer to the hotel
-
Lunch en route/incidentals
-
Tips to guide & driver
-
Note: Don’t forget to bring your sun block, good walking shoes and modest dress for entry to holy sites (no shorts/sleeveless shirts)
Above rates are based on a minimum of 15 participants. Should there be less than 15 participants per tour, alternative arrangements will be offered whereby participants will be able to join guaranteed group tours.
 Jerusalem - Church of All Nations - at Garden of Gethsemene |
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 Holy Sepulcre Church |
 Jerusalem |
 Western Wall - |
 Jerusalem - Chagall Windows |
Photos by Stan Ravinsky
Optional Post-tour C (guided transfer and overnight)
Tel Aviv
Friday, October 13, 2023
Depart the Dead Sea after sessions for transfer to Tel Aviv
Evening: Enjoy a guided night tour of Tel Aviv
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel or similar
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Departures or optional extensions
Rate per person sharing a double room: US$ 320
Supplement for a single room US$ 180
Rate includes:
-
One overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at a moderate deluxe hotel in Tel Aviv
-
Services of a government licensed English speaking guide
-
Airconditioned motorcoach
-
Rate does not include:
-
Tips to guide & driver
Above rates are based on a minimum of 15 participants. Should there be less than 15 participants per tour, alternative arrangements will be offered whereby participants will be able to join guaranteed group tours.
Cancellation Policy for tours:
Up to 30 days prior to arrival – full refund on tours
Less than 30 days prior to arrival – no refund on tours
Photos by Stan Ravinsky