Heavenly International Tours Celebrating 18 Years of Excellence

Walk Where Jesus Walked
Israel – The Holy Land Tour

Guided Tours for Individuals
Starting in Tel Aviv every Sunday and Monday


Invitation

Join us on this fully escorted and special tour of the Holy Land as we explore the cradle of Christianity and walk in the Footsteps of Jesus and His Disciples and fulfill the Mission of Pilgrimage! We will follow all the milestones in Jesus life: Nazareth, Bethlehem, Cana, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Tabgha, Mt. Beatitudes, Caesarea Phillipi, Jerusalem and more. Christian fellowship is the main ingredient that makes this tour an experience of a lifetime ! This tour is truly the ultimate Holy Land experience.

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It will be more economical for you to book your flights online on an airline of your choice according to your budget: Elal, Egypt Air, Ethiopia Air, Turkish Air or others.

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This tour is suitable for all participants older than 6 years old

Payments:
  • 10% non-refundable deposit: Due within 48 hours of confirmation of services.
  • Final payment: Due 60 days prior departure.
  • Booking less than 4 week from departure: Full payment is due within 48 hours of confirmation of services
  • Booking and payment are not accepted less than 2 weeks prior departure.
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Monday Arrival
Land Arrangements (excluding flights). Rates valid until February 28, 2013.
Rates per person Economy Class First Class
Monday arrival Double Single Double Single
Weekly (except dates below) R 8,573 R 11,741 R 9,752 R 13,702
Aug. 1-31, Dec. 21-31 R 8,999 R 12,167 R 10,177 R 14,127
Apr. 4-15, Sep. 9-Oct. 10 R 10,791 R 14,513 R 11,831 R 17,028
OPTIONAL: Day-tour to Dead Sea, Massada, Ein Geddi – additional cost per person - R770
  • Rates are based on the bank’s selling rate $/R8.00 subject to fluctuations at time of Final payment.
  • Children under 4 years old are not accepted on the tours
  • Guarantee departure from 2 passengers
  • Tour Features Includes:
    • Guarantee departure from 2 passengers
    • Economy class hotels (availability of upgrade to higher class of hotels):
    • 4 nights in Jerusalem
      - Economy class: Jerusalem Gate Hotel or similar
      - First class: Leonardo Jerusalem or Grand Court hotel or similar.
    • 2 nights in Galilee
      - Economy class: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel (Lev wing) or similar
      - First class: Kibbutz hotel or similar
    • 1 night in Tel Aviv
      - Economy class: Sea Net or similar
      - First class: Metropolitan or Mercure hotel or similar
    • Daily Breakfast and 6 Dinners (excluding Monday - day of arrival).
    • Private English speaking professional tour guide expert in Christianity history and sites.
    • 5 days touring days with English touring guide
    • Private air-conditioned coach
    • Return transfer from airport to hotel.
    • Entrance fees
    Excludes:

    Flights to Tel Aviv, travel insurance, lunches
    Tips for guide, driver and hotel staff.



    DAILY ITINERARY
    DAY 1: MONDAY ARRIVE / JERUSALEM

    Upon arrival to airport meet our representative and transfer to hotel in Jerusalem for an overnight.

    Dinner & Overnight in Jerusalem (B)

    DAY 2: TUESDAY JERUSALEM / MT. OF OLIVES / NEW CITY

    Start the day with a panoramic view of Jerusalem from the top of Mt’ of Olives. On to the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of the Agony. Continue to Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit to the beautifully renovated Model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Continue to Yad Vashem (the memorial to the six million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust. Afternoon visit to the picturesque village of Ein Karem , the birth place of John the Baptist. Return to Hotel.

    Dinner & Overnight in Jerusalem (HB)

    DAY 3: WEDNESDAY JERUSALEM / OLD CITY / BETHLEHEM*

    Walk through one of the Gates to the walled Old City: the renewed Jewish Quarter; the Western Wall, the Temple area; the colorful bazaars; Via Dolorosa and the Stations of the Cross ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Drive to Mt’ Zion and visit the tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey. Afternoon continue to Bethlehem* to visit the Church of the Nativity and a view of the shepherds fields. Return to Jerusalem for overnight.

    Dinner & Overnight in Jerusalem (HB)

    DAY 4: THURSDAY JERICHO* / BEIT SHEAN / NAZARETH / GALILEE

    Leave Jerusalem, and drive north via Jericho*, the oldest city in the world. Then via the Jordan Valley to Beit Shean. Visit the excavations of this beautiful Roman City. Proceed to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation & Mary’s Well. On to Safed, city of the Kabala, for a walk through the mystic alleys and the artists’ colony. Drive to Kibbutz Hotel for overnight.

    Dinner & Overnight in Galilee (B,D)

    DAY 5: FRIDAY GOLAN HEIGHTS / BANIAS / CAPERNAUM / TABGHA / MT. BEATITUDES

    Drive to the Golan Heights. See the former Syrian fortifications, and the Druze villages. Via Banias, source of the Jordan River, drive to the shores of the Sea of Galilee , to Capernaum. Visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue and Peter's House. Visit Tabgha where the miracle of the Fish & Bread took place and Mt Beatitude. After a short tour of Tiberias the old center of Jewish learning, Return to the Kibbutz hotel for overnight.

    Dinner & Overnight in Galilee (HB)

    DAY 6: SATURDAY ACRE / HAIFA / TEL AVIV

    After Breakfast drive west to Acre for a visit of the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications. Continue to Haifa, sightseeing tour of Haifa, including the Bahai Shrine, Persian Garden and Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the city. Proceed southwards to Caesarea to visit the Roman Theater and the Crusader fortress. Continue to Tel Aviv-Jaffa for a short city tour and to hotel for overnight.

    Dinner & Overnight in Tel Aviv (HB)

    DAY 7: SUNDAY FREE DAY / OPTIONAL DEAD SEA TOUR
    JERUSALEM / FREE DAY

    Day at leisure in Tel Aviv, or an OPTIONAL tour to the Massada, Dead Sea and Ein Gedi Spa (see rate above).

    Dinner & Overnight in Tel Aviv (HB)

    DAY 8: MONDAY TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
    CITY OF DAVID / FREE TIME / DINNER / JAFFA

    Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Ben Gurion airport for a flight back home. *Site under the Palestinian Authority Jurisdiction. Visit subject to situation.

    (B,D)

    Sunday Arrival
    Land Arrangements (excluding flights)
    Rates Valid until February 17, 2013
    Rates per person Economy Class First Class
    Sunday arrival Double Single Double Single Triple
    Mar. 4,11,18,25 R 9,662 R 14,098 R 9,930 R 14,266 R 8,267
    Apr. 15,22,29 R 9,662 R 14,098 R 9,930 R 14,266 R 8,267
    May 6,13,20,27 R 9,662 R 14,098 R 9,930 R 14,266 R 8,267
    Jun. 3,10,17,24 R 9,662 R 14,098 R 9,930 R 14,266 R 8,267
    Jul. 1,8,15,22,29 R 10,088 R 14,949 R 10,355 R 14,692 R 8,593
    Aug. 5,12,19,26 R 10,088 R 14,949 R 10,355 R 14,692 R 8,593
    Spt. 2,9 R 9,662 R 14,098 R 9,930 R 14,266 R 8,267
    Oct. 14,21,28 R 9,662 R 14,098 R 9,930 R 14,266 R 8,267
    Nov. 4,11,18,25 R 9,662 R 14,098 R 9,930 R 14,266 R 8,267
    Dec. 2,9,16,23,30 R 9,662 R 14,098 R 9,930 R 14,266 R 8,267
    Jan. 6,13,20,27 R 10,088 R 14,949 R 10,355 R 14,692 R 8,593
    Feb. 3,10,17 R 10,088 R 14,949 R 10,355 R 14,692 R 8,593
     
  • Rates are based on the bank’s selling rate $/R8.00 subject to fluctuations at time of Final payment.
  • Child under 12 yrs sharing with 2 parents – 15% discount
  • Tour Features Includes:
    • Economy class hotels (upgrade to higher class of hotels available on request):
    • 1 night in Tel Aviv
      - Economy class: Deborah Hotel or similar
      - First class: Marina Hotel or similar
    • 2 nights in Galilee
      - Economy class: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel (Lev wing) or similar
      - First class: Kibbutz Lavie
    • 4 nights in Jerusalem
      - Economy class: Jerusalem Gold Hotel or similar
      - First class: Jerusalem Gold Hotel or similar
    • Daily Breakfast and 6 Dinners (excluding Sunday – day of arrival)
    • Private English speaking professional tour guide expert in Christianity history and sites.
    • Private air-conditioned coach
    • Return transfer from airport to hotel.
    • Entrance fees
    Excludes:

    Flights to Tel Aviv, travel insurance, lunches
    Tips for guide, driver and hotel staff.

     
    DAY 1: SUNDAY ARRIVE IN TEL AVIV
     

    Arrive in Tel Aviv. Transfer to hotel.

    Dinner & Overnight in Tel Aviv (B)

    DAY 2: MONDAY CAESERIA / MEGIDDO / HAIFA / ACRE
     

    Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, once a proud Roman port city dating back to the time of Pontius Pilate. View the monumental Roman amphitheater built in the days of Christ. Visit the excavations of the ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct. Continue to Megiddo, overlooking the plains of Armageddon and visit the site of the 21 superimposed cities. Visit the archaeological excavations including the well-preserved water supply system. Drive to Haifa to view the beautiful gardens at the Bahai Shrine on the slopes of Mount Carmel. Continue to Acre to visit the ancient city and harbor. Many Crusaders buildings and fortifications remain intact to this day. The Acre Mosque was built by the notorious 18th century Moslem ruler; Jasser Pasha is among the most important mosques in Israel. Continue to your hotel.

    Dinner & Overnight in Kibbutz Lavi (HB)

    DAY 3: TUESDAY TIBERIAS / CAPERNAUM / TABGHA / MT BEATITUDES / BANIAS / GOLAN HIGHTS
     

    After a short tour of Tiberias by the Sea of Galilee, we take a boat ride to Capernaum to visit the remains of the 2nd century synagogue. Proceed to Tabgha, where Jesus performed the miracle of the multiplication of the fish and loaves and fed 5000. Near by is the Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Continue to Mount of beatitudes, here Jesus gave the Beatitudes and taught on many occasions. Here he also performed many of the miracles and delivered the sermon on the Mount. Drive to the Caeseria Phillipi (Banias) springs and waterfalls and ascend the Golan Heights.

    Dinner & Overnight in Kibbutz Lavi (HB)

    DAY 4: WEDNESDAY NAZARETH / BET SHEAN / JORDAN BAPTISMAL SITE / JERUSALEM
     

    Travel via Cana to Nazareth where Jesus spent the silent years of his life. Visit the Church of Annunciation, St. Joseph’s workshop and Mary’s Well. Afterwards, visit Cana, site of the first miracle where Jesus turned water to wine. Next vist to Yardenit Baptismal Site by the Jordan River. Continue to Beit Shean to view the well-preserved mosaic floor and ancient ruins. Many Crusaders buildings and fortifications remain intact to this day. Drive along the Jordan River and ascend Jerusalem the “eternal city of God”.

    Dinner & Overnight in Jerusalem (HB)

    DAY 5: THURSDAY JERUSALEM / OLD CITY
     

    Drive up Mount of Olives. Here over looking the Temple, Jesus taught his disciples, prophesized the destruction of Jerusalem. From here the entire city of Jerusalem unfolds before us. On its slope is Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus was taken captive. We visit the near by Church of All Nations. We proceed to Mt. Zion to visit King David’s tomb and the Room of Last Supper. Walk through the Cardo, the main street of Jerusalem 2000 years ago. View the Temple Mount and the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa, where Jesus carried His Cross. Continue to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. We then walk along the colourful Oriental Bazaar. Last visit to the Garden Tomb where some believe Jesus was buried.

    Dinner & Overnight in Jerusalem (HB)

    DAY 6:FRIDAY JERUSALEM / NEW CITY / BETHLEHEM*
     

    Today’s program is dedicated to the new city of Jerusalem. Visit the model of ancient Jerusalem at the Holy land Hotel. Continue to Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. Enter the site by walking along the Street of the Righteous Gentiles, dedicated to the non-Jews that risked their lives in order to save their Jewish neighbors. Continue to Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptists. This Spanish style church and Mary’s well is where Mother Mary met her cousin Elizabeth. Proceed to Bethlehem * (subject to security situation today) to visit the Church of the Nativity

    Dinner & Overnight in Jerusalem (HB)

    DAY 7: SATURDAY DEAD SEA / MASSADA
     

    Drive to Qumeran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls where found. There we visit the ruins where the Essenes sought the seclusion of the Judean Desert, where they could follow the Law more closely and wait for the coming Messiah. We drive along the shore of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth and ascend Massada by cable car, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. Your guide will take us on a fascinating tour of this mountain where 960 Jewish defenders organized the last resistance to the Roman Conquerors. Return to Jerusalem.

    Dinner & Overnight in Jerusalem (HB)

    DAY 8: SUNDAY TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
     

    Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Ben Gurion airport for a flight back home.

     
    Eilat & Petra Extension
    Departures from Jerusalem to Eilat - Every Sunday (except during Jewish holidays)
    Petra Tour - On Tuesday
     
    Rates are per person (min. 2 participants): R5,300

    Single supplement:

    R 780

    if you want a room on your own.

    3rd pax reduction:

    R 280

    Childe 6-12 years old sharing parent’s room: 15% discount.

    Supplements:

    01 July - August 31 2011, December 23, 2012 –January 10 2013:

    Surcharge R280 per person per sharing per night. Single supplement R220 per night.

    Exclude the following Jewish holidays: 

    Passover April 7-13, 2012
    Shavuot May 26-27, 2012
    Rosh Hashanah Sep 16-18, 2012
    Yom Kippur Sep 25-26, 2012
    Succoth Sep 30- Oct 9, 2012 and subject to hotel availability.

    Rate includes:

    • 2 nights in Eilat – Dalia Hotel or similar
    • Rates are based on Bank’s selling rate $/R8.00, subject to fluctuations until Final payment is done.
    • Meeting & assistance on arrival and departure at Ben-Gurion Airport by Amiel representative.
    • Porterage at airport and hotels.
    • Shuttle Jerusalem to Ben Gurion airport
    • Transfers Eilat Airport to/from Hotel
    • Transfer from Eilat hotels to Arava border and our professional assist.
    • Luxury air-conditioned vehicle.
    • Meal arrangements: Half Board, including full Israeli buffet breakfast and dinners at hotels daily, one lunch at Petra day tour.
    • 1 daily tour in Petra – English speaking tour guide throughout the entire tour.
    • Jordanian English speaking tour guide from border to border.
    • Entrance fees as per below program.
    • Meet and assist at the Israeli side and transfer back to hotel.

    Rate excludes:

    • Flights or road transfer to/from Eilat. If you fly to Israel on Elal you can book an add-on flight to Eilat at Aprox. $50. The alternative is a flight on Arkia from Tel Aviv, Sde Dov airport at R1,600 per person including transfers.
    • $12 per person compulsory Tips to driver, guide, hotel and restaurant staff.
    • Border taxes and tips 40$ to 52$, subject to the number of participants on the bus and changes by Jordan & Israel
     
    DAILY ITINERARY
    MONDAY FLIGHT TO EILAT
     

    Private transfer from your Jerusalem or Tel Aviv hotel to the airport. Board a domestic flight to Eilat . Arrive Eilat the beautiful resort city on the shores of the Red Sea. Take a local taxi cab for a 3 minutes ride to your hotel

    Dinner & Overnight in Eilat (B,D)

    TUESDAY EILAT / PETRA
     

    Full day tour to Petra. Transfer from your hotel to the Arava border crossing with and drive to Petra . Visit to the wonders of the ancient city of Petra the Rose Red City carved by the Nabataeans out of solid rock. A visit to Petra is one of the true highlights of any tour to the Middle East. For hundreds of years, Petra was forgotten until it was rediscovered in 1812. The entire city is carved into the sides of a deep gorge, entered on foot or by horse-­drawn carriages. In the late afternoon return to your hotel in Eilat.

    Dinner & Overnight in Eilat (B,D)

    WEDNESDAY EILAT / FLIGHT TO TEL AVIV
     

    Free morning. Check out of hotel 11:00. Late afternoon flight to Ben Gurion airport to connect to your flight back home.

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