ISRAEL
TOUR - $1,799
DAY
1 –
Tuesday, January
12, 2010
-
NEW YORK
/
ISTANBUL
Tour members are welcomed this evening at
JFK
International
Airport
, departing on
Turkish Airlines via widebody aircraft arriving in
Istanbul
the next day.
Meals served on board.
DAY
2 -- Wednesday -
ISTANBUL
/ TEL AVIV /
TIBERIAS
This morning we will arrive in
Istanbul
and transfer to
our flight to Tel Aviv.
Upon
arrival in Tel Aviv our guide who will be with us for the time we are in the
Holy Land
meets us.
Continue through Tel Aviv, the largest city in
Israel
. We proceed up
the coast and go to the famous
Sea of Galilee
where we check
into our hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY
3 - Thursday - TIBERIAS / BET SHEAN /
SEA
OF
GALILEE
/ TIBERIAS
We visit Bet Shean at the foot of
Mt.
Gilboa
, where King Saul
was slain, see the evidences of Egyptian, Roman and Byzantine occupations, and
view the ancient tel,
Roman
Theater
and church
mosaics.
In
the afternoon we enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the
Sea of Galilee
to
Capernaum
, then visit
Tabgha and the Mount of Beatitudes. Our
last stop today will be at the River Jordan then transfer to the hotel in
Tiberias for dinner and overnight.
DAY
4 – Friday - TIBERIAS /
NAZARETH
/
CAESAREA
/
JERUSALEM
We leave Tiberias for
Jerusalem
, on the way
visiting
Nazareth
, boyhood home of
Jesus. We pass through
Cana
, where Jesus
performed His first miracle, then proceed across the Plain of Jezreel to
Megiddo
to visit the
excavations of over 20 different civilizations.
In
the afternoon we visit
Caesarea
on the
Mediterranean
, the Roman
aqueduct and port, Crusader's Moat, and the famous
Roman
Theater
. Board our bus
and travel to
Jaffa
ancient port
where Jonah left prior to being swallowed by the whale. Here is where Peter had
his house top experience. Continue up to
Jerusalem
for check-in and
dinner at our hotel.
DAY
5 – Saturday –
JERUSALEM
/
MASADA
/
JERICHO
We drive to
Masada
and ascend by
cable car to the magnificent ruins of the fortress where, from 70 to 73 AD,
Jewish defenders made their last stand in the Judean revolt against
Rome
.
We see the remains of storehouses, cisterns and a sixth-century Byzantine
church. Continuing alongside the
Dead Sea
, 1300 ft. below
sea level — the lowest spot on earth — we proceed to
Qumran
and the caves
where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.
This
afternoon we travel to
Jericho
, the world’s
oldest city. From the excavated tel
atop the ruins of ancient
Jericho
we view the lush
green
Jordan
Valley
, Elisha’s
spring and Qarantal, the Mount of Temptation. We will head up to
Jerusalem
and go to our
hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY
6 -- Sunday -
JERUSALEM
/
NEW CITY
/
BETHLEHEM
This morning we visit the New City of Jerusalem,
Mount
Zion
, the Upper Room,
the tomb of King David and Dormition Abbey.
We enter the Jewish Quarter of the
Old
City
to visit the
Wohl
Archaeological
Museum
, displaying the
newly restored Herodian Quarter. Remains
of this area of
Jerusalem
date back to the
time of the Herodian Dynasty (37 BC to 70 AD).
Proceed to the Shrine of the Book where we see the
Dead Sea
Scrolls on
display then view the Knesset (Israeli parliament) building. Continue to visit
Yad Vashem, a memorial of the Holocaust then visit the
Model
City
.
This
afternoon we continue to
Bethlehem
to visit the
Church of the Nativity, the Manger, Crusader's Cloister and the Grotto of St.
Jerome. We then visit the cave in
Shepherds' Field and view the Fields of Boaz.
En route to
Jerusalem
we see the Tomb
of Rachel and other antiquities before returning to the hotel for dinner.
DAY
7 – Monday -
JERUSALEM
/
MT.
OF
OLIVES
/
OLD
CITY
Today we drive to the
Mount of Olives
for a panoramic
view of
Jerusalem
, visit the
Church
of
Pater Noster
and the Chapel of
Ascension, then proceed to the
Garden
of
Gethsemane
.
Crossing the
Kidron
Valley
, we pass the
tombs of Absalom, Zechariah and St. James, then visit the Pool of Siloam and the
Church
of
St. Peter
of Gallicantu
(Caiaphas' House).
We enter the
Old
City
this afternoon
through the Zion Gate and see the Cardo and the remains of Nehemiah's Wall on
the way to the Western (Wailing) Wall. We
visit the Dome of the Rock on the
Temple
Mount
, the
Church
of
St. Anne
, the Pool of
Bethesda, Pilate's Judgment Hall, the Chapel of Flagellation, Lithostrotos, and
the Arch of Ecce Homo ("Behold the Man").
We follow the Via Dolorosa (Way of the Cross) to the Church of the Holy
Sepulcher and end our day in the Garden Tomb before returning to the hotel for
dinner and overnight.
Day
8 – Tuesday –
JERUSALEM
/ TEL AVIV /
ISTANBUL
/
NEW YORK
We transfer to the airport for our flight home with unforgettable memories to
cherish always. Knowing we have walked in the footsteps of Jesus and the early
Christians on such a memorable tour will bring new meaning to our Bible reading.
OPTIONAL:
POST EXTENSION
EGYPT
$599
DAY
8 --
JERUSALEM
/ TABA / ST. KATHERINE'S
Tuesday,
Today we pass
through the
Valley
of
Elah
, the site of David and Goliath's
battle, through the region of Adullom, where David took refuge from Saul, and on
to
Beersheba
, ancient city of
Judah
, a watering hole and trading
post for thousands of years. It is the center of desert traffic, located on the
edge of the vast
Negev
Desert
. Here we catch a glimpse of
Bedouin life. Then on to Eilat on the
Red Sea
, and cross into
Egypt
at Taba. Continuing through the
desert, we come to St. Catherine's Monastery and
Mt.
Sinai
, traditional site of Moses'
receiving the 10 Commandments. We check in to the hotel for dinner and
overnight.
DAY
9 -- ST. KATHERINE'S /
MT.
SINAI
/
CAIRO
Wednesday,
Those
who desire, may climb
Mount Sinai
for the sunrise. Continue to St.
Katherine's Monastery, where we visit the Chapel, then go to the traditional
site of the Burning Bush and the Chamber of the Skulls. We then head north to
the
Suez Canal
and cross it to
Ismailia
and the desert route to
Cairo
, where we check into our hotel
for dinner.
DAY
10 --
CAIRO
- MUSEUM & PYRAMIDS Thursday,
This
morning we visit the
Egyptian
Museum
with its priceless gems from the
tomb of Tutankhamen and other world-famous relics. We tour Old Cairo, including
the Coptic church of "El Moallaka", dating from the early fourth
century and the Mohamed Ali Mosque. This afternoon's excursion includes an
exciting camel ride to the Pyramids and visit the Sphinx. Return to our hotel
for dinner and overnight.
DAY
11 --
CAIRO
/
NEW YORK
Friday, January
22, 2010
This
morning we will transfer to the airport for our flight home with unforgettable
memories to cherish always. Knowing we have walked in the footsteps of Jesus and
the early Christians on such a memorable tour will bring new meaning to our
Bible reading.
"TERMS
AND CONDITIONS":
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Good
quality hotels with bath will be used throughout tour.
Price is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room.
An extra charge of $50 per person per night will be charged when
passenger does not have a roommate or wishes a private, Single-room. (This is
Not an Upgrade.)
MEALS:
Continental breakfast and dinner daily throughout the tour. Except
that no meals are provided in USA. Extra
charge for beverage or food not included in the itinerary or menu of the day.
(Beverage not included in dinners.)
SIGHTSEEING:
By modern motorcoach including
services of English-speaking guides and entrance fees to places included in the
itinerary.
NOT
INCLUDED: Airport and airline taxes,
Visa and border crossing fees, gratuities to guides, drivers and porters and
hotel personnel. (These tips, taxes and fees will be approximately $682 and will
be pre-collected.) (Note:
Egypt
is $95 and
Turkey
is $97 additional) Passport, laundry,
sightseeing or services other than those specifically mentioned, items of a
personal nature, excess baggage, and airport porterage.
Hotel or food not included in
USA
.
THE
TOUR PRICE:
Price is based on international tariffs and rates in effect on Date of
proposal and is subject to change without notice should there be a revision in
AIR or LAND rates prior to departure of tour. Price is based on a minimum of
passengers using double occupancy and departing from
New York
. In the event a minimum of passengers do not
book the tour within 45 days of departure the agent reserves the right to cancel
or re-cost the tour. Late booking or
changes may result in and additional fee.
DEPOSIT
AND CANCELLATION: A
Non refundable deposit of $300 per person is required to secure reservations. Balance
must be paid in full not later than 60 days prior to departure of tour.
In event of cancellation, refund in full will be made up to 60 days prior
to departure. (Excluding the $300 deposit.)
Cancellation 59 or fewer days prior to departure will result in
forfeiture of 100% of tour price. Note: There is no exception to cancellation
fee. Date is effective when
cancellation by letter, fax or e-mail is in hands of Three Coins Travel, Inc. If
Three Coins Travel cancels tour all money will be refunded.
INSURANCE:
Travel Insurance is available and is
strongly recommended. It includes Trip Cancellation & Interruption due to
covered causes plus many other covered benefits - See policy. (Insurance
premiums are non-refundable.)
RESPONSIBILITY
AND LIABILITY: The printed
day-to-day itinerary and policy described in "Terms and Conditions"
constitutes the complete agreement between passengers and Tour Company. The tour
operator reserves the right to change the itinerary, delete or substitute sites
when tour operator feels it to be in the best interest of the tour. While Three
Coins Travel will attempt to assist passenger in obtaining Valid Passport, Visa
and Entry permits to all countries, they remain the sole responsibility of the
individual passenger. Three Coins Travel, Inc., and the participating Tour
Operators and travel agencies act only as agents of the sightseeing contractors
and others which provide the actual air transportation and ground transportation
and land and or other tour arrangements and are not liable for civil unrest,
acts of war, terrorism and/or any act, omission, governmental warnings, delay,
injury, loss or damage or non-performance occurring in connection with these
travel arrangements. Passenger
should note that none of these occurrences constitute reasons for cancellation
of tour. The tour operator reserves the right to remove any passenger that
operator feels is creating discord on the tour. This program will be operated
from
January 1, 2010
to
December 31, 2010
.
PASSENGER
ACCEPTANCE: Payment of deposit
certifies passenger has read, understands and accepts the itinerary and policy
described under “Terms and Conditions” and agrees it is contractual also
that any dispute regarding this transaction will be handled in King or Snohomish
Counties of Washington, State.
EXCEPTIONS
to any of the above policy described under "Terms and Conditions" must
be in the hands of the tour members in writing from Three Coins Travel, Inc.
Seller
of Travel Registration -
Washington
State
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