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| Evangelist Jacob Walda | Evangelist Bill Prankard |
Jesus Trek tour to Israel
April 02 - 12/2024
This is not your ‘ordinary’ tour of Israel. In addition to visiting some of my favourite and most significant places in Israel, we will be fulfilling my long-time dream of taking a 4-day 65-km hike, following the footsteps of Jesus as he walked from Nazareth to Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee. Registration is limited to those who are physically fit for all-day walking, and to make it an intimate mentoring time. You’ll enjoy daily times of worship and prayer at the very places Jesus ministered. Your life will be changed as you experience Him in His land. I invite you to join Jacob and I for this unique trip.
Tues., Apr. 02: Departures from Toronto
LO 046 02APR YYZWAW ( Toronto - Warsaw) 2235 1300+1
LO 155 03APR WAWTLV ( Warsaw - Tel Aviv) 1400 1850
Our “Jesus Trek” Hikers will be departing from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport .
Following check-in, we will clear Customs and Security before boarding our overnight LOT flight via Warsaw to Israel. Meals will be served aloft.
Wed., Apr. 03: Tel Aviv
Following our arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, rep will be meeting and assisting us with transfers to our hotel. This is where Jonah’s Journey took place, also Tabitha’s restoration to life and Peter’s conversion of the Gentiles began.
Overnight and dinner at the Ruth Daniel hotel - Jaffa.
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| Tel Aviv | Jaffa |
Thur., Apr. 04 “Way of the Sea”
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| Caesarea | Nazareth |
Good morning, We will start our day with a visit to Dugit Prayer Tower to be officially welcomed to the land and pray for Israel. Dugit ministry is located on the 18th floor of building downtown Tel Aviv. The leader Avi Mazrachi will pray a blessing over our group and will let us know what is happening through their ministry. We will continue our tour driving by the way of the sea - Via Maris (Matt. 4:15) to the historic Caesarea Maritima, the Roman capital of Judea, where Peter followed God’s leading to visit Cornelius (Acts 10) and where he proclaimed the gospel to the Romans. (Acts 24–26). Next, we visit Mount Carmel where the Prophet Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal. Visit Nazareth Village, a hands-on experience that transports guests to life on a Jewish village in the Galilee 2,000 years ago. Check-in to our Golden Crown hotel Nazareth for dinner and overnight. B/D
Fri., Apr. 05: Day “1" – Jesus Trek (18km)
We begin at Mt Precipice (Mount of Leap of the Lord). It is identified as the spot where townspeople attempted to throw Jesus off the cliff (Luke 4: 29-30). From here we can see the City of Nazareth, home of Joseph and Mary (Luke 1: 26-27). From here, the Jezreel Valley appears below; it is named for an ancient city which stood here and means “God sows”. The Bible recounts several battles that took place here, including the Battle of Megiddo. The Bible names the valley as the location where the final “Battle of Armageddon” will take place. Today’s hike ends in the area of Mount Tabor which is the place of the Transfiguration of Jesus. Here, Jesus took Peter, James and John to a high mountain where they were alone (Mark 9: 2-9). Elijah and Moses appeared before them were talking with Jesus.
Dinner and Overnight at the Golden Crown hotel Nazareth B/L/D
Sat., Apr. 06: Day “2" - Jesus Trek (16km)
As we hike today the trail offers so much natural beauty and colorful wildflowers (“lilies of the field”) which are referred to in the Bible (Matthew 6:28; Luke 12:27). The crocus (possibly the “rose of Sharon” mentioned in Song of Songs 2:1) which flowers in the rest of the world in Spring, blooms here in November, after the first rains. Fruit trees include the carob (Luke 15: 16), the olive; and the fig (Mark 13:28. The trail passes the Mount Keshet Oak Tree Preserve. Covering 6000 acres, it protects one of the remaining stands of Mount Tabor oak. Our route crosses an ancient road which may have been used by Jesus. Dinner and overnight at the Ohalo Manor hotel Kinneret. B/L/D
Sun., Apr. 07: Day “3" - Jesus Trek (15 km)
Today’s section of the trail passes cultivated crops and wheat fields associated with new Testament stories of grain picked by Jesus and His Disciples on the Sabbath (Mark 23: 2). We see Mount Arbel with its dramatic cliffs to the east, the Valley of Nahal Arbel below extending eastward to the Sea of Galilee. The trail follows the access road that leads toward the fields of the town of Migdal –the “Magdala” of the New Testament and, by tradition, the home of Mary Magdalene. In 2009, archaeologists uncovered a unique first century synagogue here. Dinner and overnight at the Ohalo Manor hotel Kinneret. B/L/D
Mon., Apr. 08: Day “4" - Jesus Trek (15 km)
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| Mount of Beatitudes church | The boat on display in its special climatised museum hall | Sea of Galilee |
This morning we will visit the Yigal Alon Center where the “Jesus Boat”, a first-century fishing craft discovered in the lakebed in 1986, is on display. We then continue north into the Tabgha Valley and the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes with its ancient mosaics. This is where Jesus appeared to His Disciples after His Resurrection. We then continue to the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus preached His famous sermon “The Sermon on the Mount” (Matthew 5- 7). The trail then continues north along a promenade overlooking the shore. Many believe this to be the area where Jesus taught a crowd on the beach aboard a boat (Luke 5:3). The trail leads to our final destination - Capernaum -- Jesus’ city which according to Matthew 9:1, is a rich historical site, considered the “Jerusalem of the Galilee” and is at the peak of the Jesus Trek experience. In Capernaum, Jesus frequented the synagogue (John 6), and he visited peoples’ homes(Matthew 8: 14–15) and healed them, also healed Peter’s Mother-in-law, as well as performing many other miracles in the city (Mark 2:1). The land portion of the Jesus Trek ends here. We will, however, continue by boarding a boat and going out on the Sea of Galilee, Israel’s largest fresh water lake. It was here that Jesus walked on water and calmed the storm. Dinner and overnight at our Galilee accommodation-- at the Ohalo Manor hotel Kinneret . B/L/D
Tues., Apr. 09: Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
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| Dead Sea 2 | Qasr el Yahud 2 |
Today we will drive from the Galilee, through the Jordan Valley and to the Jordan River and the traditional site, Qasr el Yahud / Bethabara, where John the Baptist baptized Jesus (Matthew 3:13) and where Joshua entered the Promised Land with the Jewish people. We will also have the opportunity to visit the Dead Sea where we can bathe in the mineral rich water. and to our destination at the lush Ein Gedi “Spring of the Goat”, an oasis on the western shore of the Dead Sea. This is where King David hid from Saul, as a fugitive, and where God defeated the enemies of the Israelites by praise and worship led by King Jehoshaphat. Here we can view the caves from a distance. Dinner and Overnight at Leonardo Inn / Dead Sea B/D
Wed., Apr. 10: Jerusalem & Bethlehem
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| Church of all Nations | Basilica of the Nativity |
We travel up to Jerusalem where we visit the Davidson Center and view excavations of the Herodian Temple, as it stood prior to the destruction by Roman troops in 70AD. See the Hulda Steps and Gates which used to be the main entrance to the Holy Temple through which Jesus entered. We will also make a visit outside the city to St. Peter in Gallicantu. Jesus spent the night here, known as the home of Caiaphas. There was a deep hole below the house, called the Pit, and Jesus spent the night here while waiting to face His suffering and death. A visit to the upper room and prayer will end this tour of Jerusalem.
“Come to Bethlehem and see . . . “ we travel 5 km south of the holy city, to Bethlehem, where we will visit the ancient Church of the Nativity – one of the first to be built in the land, with its uncontested birthplace of Jesus. Bethlehem is also the home of Israel’s beloved King David. We see also the cave grotto of St Jerome the scholar and translator of the Vulgate Bible. We visit Beit Sahour or Shepherds’ Fields nearby, then on to a well-known olive wood store for shopping . Return back to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight at the Jerusalem Tower hotel. B/D
Thur. Apr. 11: Jerusalem / City of Gold
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Ezekiel 11:23 says “and the glory of the Lord went up from the midst of the city and stood upon the mountain which is on the east side of the city”. Drive to the tip of the Mount of Olives, known as the site from where Jesus ascended to heaven after His Resurrection. Then descend to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed on the night of His Betrayal. Visit the Herodian Mansion, the house of a very wealthy first century Jewish leader which was destroyed in Titus’ fire in 70 AD. Tour the excavation of the Palace of Herod the Great, later used as the Palace of Pontius Pilate and the more authentic site of the Praetorium. Next, we will visit the Garden Tomb where we will celebrate Communion with Evangelist Bill Prankard recalling the crucifixion and burial of Jesus. Here we will spend some time in prayer, song and fellowship. Tonight we will gather at the Nafoura Restaurant for our Farewell Dinner when we say “au revoir” to our hiking friends and share experiences in the Holy Land. Overnight at the Jerusalem Tower hotel. B/D
Fri., Mar. 12: Home to Canada
Our hikers will transfer to Ben Gurion Airport today where we will board our LOT flight back home via Warsaw. B
LO 156 12APR TLVWAW ( Tel Aviv - Warsaw) 1155 1500
LO 045 12APR WAWYYZ ( Warsaw - Toronto) 1700 2035
TOUR COST PER PERSON: $4,495.00 (Double occupancy)
Single Supplement: $1,545.00
PLUS - Airport departure taxes, fuel surcharge, security fees (approx. $ 820.00 per person)
PLUS - TIPS to the Driver, Guide and Hotel staff $150.00 per person.
Based on a minimum 30 paying participants and on Taxes and tariffs and exchange rates at time of printing. In the event of market fluctuation, and increased Fuel S/C the tour cost will be adjusted accordingly.
PAYMENT: May be made by cheque or Bank transfer issued to YYZ TRAVEL or by credit card with 3% bank charges .
DEPOSIT: A deposit of $ 500.00 per person must be submitted with your Registration Form to secure your space on the tour.
FINAL PAYMENT: Due Dec.01/23
TOUR COST INCLUDES:
- Return air transportation on LOT airlines - Toronto – Warsaw - Tel Aviv – Warsaw - Toronto
1 LO 046 02APR YYZWAW ( Toronto - Warsaw) 2235 1300+1
2 LO 155 03APR WAWTLV ( Warsaw - Tel Aviv) 1400 1850
3 LO 156 12APR TLVWAW ( Tel Aviv - Warsaw) 1155 1500
4 LO 045 12APR WAWYYZ ( Warsaw - Toronto) 1700 2035
- Accommodation: Twin bedded rooms with private facilities at TOURIST class plus hotels
- Meals: Buffet breakfast and dinner daily at the hotels and some lunch boxes as per the itinerary and farewell dinner.
- Fully escorted by Government licensed guide in Israel
- Airport/hotel return transfers in Israel
- Sightseeing by deluxe private air- conditioned coach
- Entrance fees to all sites included in the itinerary.
NOT INCLUDED:
Departure taxes and Carrier-imposed international surcharge. ,Passports; Visa & taxes; Lunches; beverages with meals; Personal expenses; Comprehensive/cancellation insurance. : Tips to driver, guide and hotel staff.
CANCELLATION:
120 to 90 days prior to departure - loss of deposit.
90 - 45 days prior to departure - loss of 50% of tour price.
45 days to departure - loss of 100% tour price
** INSURANCE: STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
A special group insurance package, which includes trip cancellation, medical coverage, accident and luggage is available
INSURANCE ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE
Participants ages 70 and over will be required to fill an Insurance Eligibility Questionnaire. If the score is 100% i.e. the client is healthy without medical problem, then only will they be eligible for the premium above.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
THE ITINERARY , THE HOTELS AND AIRLINES ARE A SUGGESTED OUTLINE, AND MAY BE ALTERED / CHANGED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TOUR OPERATOR, GUIDE AND/OR THE TOUR LEADER.
The Tour Operator, YYZ Travel acts only as an agent for the various Companies, Owners or Contractors providing the means of transportation, accommodation and other services pertaining to the tour.
YYZ Travel, Bill Prankard, Jacob Walda and Ami Lohr shall not be in anyway liable for any injury, damage or loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned either by defect or irregularity on any vehicle, or through the acts or default of any company, or person engaged in conveying the passengers, or of any hotel proprietor, personnel or servant or of any person otherwise in connection therewith.
Delivery of baggage to the Airline, Railway or Motorcoach shall be deemed an irrevocable release of the tour operator from any and all liability. Whatsoever resulting from loss,
damage or delay in transit to any baggage of the tour participant during any portion of tour including sightseeing.
All rates published in this brochure are based on tariffs and exchange rates in force at the time of printing. In the event of marked fluctuation, and increased of taxes and fuel surcharge the tour cost will be adjusted accordingly.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Passport: In order to travel each tour participant must be in possession of a Passport valid for at least six months after day of return back to Canada. If not, you must apply for a new Passport.
Vaccinations: not required.
Visa: is not required to visit Israel for passengers travelling with Canadian/USA/EU Passports.
For all other passport holders please contact Ami at YYZ Travel.
Please note: The government of Canada requires that you be advised of the following: Entry to another country may be refused even if the required travel documents are in order.
Living standards and practices at the destination and the standards and conditions there with respect to utilities & services, may differ from those found in Canada.
Tour Documents :
15 days prior to departure, each tour member will receive documents consisting of final itinerary, flight and hotel schedules, and other important informative material regarding the tour.
DO NOT DELAY, RESERVE EARLY
For registration forms and further information:
AMI at YYZ TRAVEL GROUP
7851 Dufferin Street, #200 THORNHILL ON L4J 3M4
PHONE: (416) 829-6111
EMAIL: ami@yyztravel . com or ami.lohr@hotmail.com
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