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COST PER PERSON TWIN SHARE $5985.00 (Minimum of 20 full paying adult passengers) Business Class upgrade is available upon request
SEE ISRAEL THROUGH JEWISH EYES TOUR with LAWRENCE & LOUISE HIRSCH, CELEBRATE MESSIAH AUSTRALIA
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FEATURING: JERUSALEM, GALILEE, NAZARETH, DEAD SEA, MASADA & BEERSHEBA plus PETRA
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After a hearty breakfast we visit Beersheba to visit the Park of the Australian Soldier, the British Cemetery where Australian, New Zealand and British soldiers lay at rest together, Tel es Saba where the NZ Mounted Rifles and some Australians took the high place, Chauvels Hill from where we can view the plain where the 800 Australian Light horsemen rode into history with their famous charge and the Biblical site of Abrahams well. The Battlefields of BEERSHEBA (where the ANZAC soldiers defeated the entrenched Turkish Army in the Charge of the Light Horse in October 1917). Ancient biblical site at TEL SHEVA. Participate in a memorial to the Negev Brigade and visit the Park of the Australian Solider.
(which distinguished itself in the 1948 War of Independence) then participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Commonwealth Cemetery in Beersheba and a and the recently unveiled Beersheba ANZAC Memorial. Visit Abrahams Well. Experience a traditional Bedouin desert camp Feast on a traditional Bedouin dinner. Overnight Kfar Hanokdim. (B-D)
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Today we ascend to the mighty fortress of MASADA, the site of the last heroic 3-year stand of 960 Jewish defenders against the Roman Empire. From its heights (by cable car) we enjoy tremendous views of Jordan and the Dead Sea. Then to Qumran, where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered is our next stop. Short stop at Davids place of refuge from Saul, Ein Gedi before we check in to our Dead Sea Resort Hotel and enjoy a float in the medicinal waters of the Dead Sea. Bookings for the mineral rich spa treatments must be made in advance. Overnight Dead Sea. (B-D)
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Travel to the Jordan border crossing and enter the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan where we visit Bethany the traditional baptismal site where John The Baptist baptised. We continue in the steps of Moses as we travel the age old KINGS HIGHWAY to Madaba and its intricate Byzantine mosaics. Continuing north to MT NEBO where we will gaze into the PROMISED LAND as Moses did. Tonight a special banquet awaits us a grilled dinner Bedouin style. (B-D) Overnight Amman.
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Exodus takes us into the promised land via the Jordan valley to visit Jericho (Security permitting) and visit the Tel, Elishas Spring and view St Georges Monastery before we lunch at the Mount of Temptations restaurant. After lunch we travel the scenic Jordan Valley to visit Beit Shean where Sauls headless body was hung on the gates of this Decapolis city. Our sojourn continues to the Sea of Galilee where we will overnight. Overnight Galilee. (B-D)
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After breakfast we visit the MEGGIDO VALLEY, the large plain where the final battle of Armageddon is prophesied to take place. Our journey then takes us to Nazareth where Jesus grew to manhood passing the Church of Annunciation, (Luke 1:26-38) which covers the boyhood home of Jesus. We spend time at Nazareth Village recreating village lifestyle during the time of Jesus experiencing the Nazareth Jesus knew! From there we will visit the Mount of the Precipice where Jesus was driven by the crowd. (Luke 4:1630) Next MT CARMEL and Muhraqa, where Elijah called down fire from Heaven to defeat the prophets of Baal. Overnight Haifa. (B-D)
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We continue on to the MEDITERRANEAN SEA PORT of CAESAREA, site of Herods Palace, home of Cornelius and where Paul was brought to trial. Take the scenic winding road through Wadi Sorek towards the ancient land of the Philistines. In the Valley of Elah, stop at the site of Davids victory over the Philistine champion, Goliath, and hear about this biblical event (Samuel 17:158). Later, refresh your memory with the tale of Samson and Delilah ( Judges 16:1-20) as you proceed through the land of the Dan tribe to the wide Valley of Ayalon. At strategic Latrun you visit the MONASTERY OF THE TRAPPIST MONKS. Then, stop near the ruins of the basilica that is said to be the site of EMMAUS, where Jesus manifested himself to two of his disciples (Luke 24:1335) before we begin our memorable assent UP TO JERUSALEM as the sun sets over the City of Gold. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
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We awaken in the city of the Great King. 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 into the OLD CITY through ST STEPHENS GATE we visit the POOL OF BETHESDA, where Jesus cured an invalid, and continue to view and visit the PRAETORIUM, site of the public trial and condemnation of Jesus. We continue through the picturesque Bazaar streets passing the Stations of the Cross along the VIA DOLOROSA.
We stop at the Pool of Siloam and onto the possible burial place of Jesus. Meander through the Old City streets to the Citadel of David. This afternoon our Jewish Quarter experience will include the Cardo, holy time at the WESTERN WALL, the most sacred site for the Jewish people, Temple Institute featuring authentically recreated Temple instruments, and the Burnt House a window into time past. The HERODIAN TUNNEL is now open for us to explore, and a scale model of the Temple Mount during the time of Herod is the highlight of our underground visit.
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Walk to Mt Zion and the location of the UPPER ROOM where we will reflect on the events of the LAST SUPPER. We finish our day at the location of Caiphais House. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
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This morning we explore the ancient City of David, Warrens Shaft, and cool down during the heat of the day with an expedition through Hezekiahs Tunnel, exiting at the Pool of Siloam. said to be built over the home of John the Baptists parents. Enjoy a beautiful view of the valley and the surrounding wooded hills. Afternoon free in Jerusalem. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
SUMMARY OF TOUR
Price includes Round trip airfare to Tel Aviv, Israel. Airport assistance and touring expenses in all countries visited, with an English speaking tour guide in new airconditioned coaches, overnight accommodations in 3-4 star hotels, with All Meals (Breakfast Dinners) where indicated. All entrance fees, Sea of Galilee boat expenses, and majority of hotel and airport baggage handling. Price does not include Drinks with meals, Tipping Expense, Travel Insurance, departure and ticket taxes, or visas. Single room supplement cost available on request. Additional extra trips must be booked and paid for 60 days before departure.
COST PER PERSON TWIN SHARE $5985.00 (Minimum of 20 full paying adult passengers) Business Class upgrade is available upon request
This tour is being made possible through Inner Faith Travel and Lawrence Hirsch. Prices and dates are subject to change at any time at the discretion of Inner Faith Travel due to currency fluctuations, flight rescheduling or airfare increases, etc. at time of publication 10/06/13
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