PRE-EXTENSION TO
UPPER GALILEE $199
DAY
1 - - NEW YORK / ISTANBUL (Monday, November 28, 2011)
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 - - ISTANBUL / TEL
AVIV / TIBERIAS (Tuesday, November
29, 2011)
Upon arrival in Tel Aviv we are met by our guide who will be with us for the
time we are in the Holy Land. Board our bus and travel up the coast and go to
the famous Sea of Galilee where we check into our hotel for dinner and
overnight.
DAY 3 - TIBERIAS / UPPER GALILEE
(Wednesday, November 30, 2011)
"The Head of all those Kingdoms" (Joshua 11:10) The Sources of the
Jordan This morning we leave Tiberias and head north via Magdala into the valley
of Gennesareth to Ginossar to view the New Testament boat found below the sea
and to visit the kibbutz. Then on to Chorazin, through the Hula Valley to Hazor,
ruins of the powerful Canaanite city destroyed by Joshua and rebuilt by King
Jabin and then by Solomon as a chariot city to command upper Galilee.
We continue to the northern limits of Jesus' travel as we cross the River
Hatzbani to Dan, where we combine a nature walk beside the Upper Jordan with
views of the ancient ruins, topped by the Israelite high place that supported a
golden calf (I Kings 12). Then a short drive to Banias (Caesarea Philippi),
dedicated to Pan the Greek god of pastures, flocks and shepherds; here Peter
made his great profession of faith, recognition of Christ Jesus (Matthew 16).
Driving along the foot of Mount Hermon, we ascend onto the Golan Plateau for a
magnificent view of upper Israel. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
ISRAEL BEGINS HERE: $1,899
Note:
This is a consolidated tour. You will share the bus with other groups and
group leaders to enable you to take advantage of group pricing -
This tour is not escorted by a staff member.
DAY
1 - NEW YORK / ISTANBUL (Tuesday, November 29, 2011)
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 - ISTANBUL/ TEL AVIV/
TIBERIAS (Wednesday, November 30,
2011)
Upon arrival in Tel Aviv we are met by our guide who will be with us for the
time we are in the Holy Land. Board our bus and travel up the coast and go to
the famous Sea of Galilee where we check into our hotel for dinner and
overnight.
DAY 3 -TIBERIAS / BET SHEAN / SEA OF GALILEE / TIBERIAS (Thursday
December 1, 2011)
This morning 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
the Mount of Beatitudes. Our last stop today will be at the River Jordan
where those that wish may be Baptized in or renew their Baptismal vows. Then
transfer to the hotel in Tiberias for dinner and overnight.
DAY
4 - TIBERIAS / CAESAREA / JERUSALEM
(Friday, December 2, 2011)
We leave Tiberias for Jerusalem, 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. Visit Muhraka on Mount Carmel.
From here we have a view of the Valley of Armageddon and Nazareth.
In the afternoon we visit Caesarea on the Mediterranean, the Roman
aqueduct and port, Crusader's Moat, and the famous Roman Theater. Proceed by way
of the Aijalon Valley to Jerusalem for check-in and dinner at our hotel.
DAY
5 - JERUSALEM / QUMRAN / MASADA / DEAD SEA / JERICHO
(Saturday, December 3, 2011)
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 – if time permits, we will proceed
to Qumran and the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Then to Jericho
to visit the ruin of the ancient city. Return to the hotel for dinner and
overnight.
DAY
6 - JERUSALEM / MT. OF OLIVES / OLD CITY/SOUTHERN WALL (Sunday, December 4,
2011)
Today we drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Jerusalem, then we
walk the traditional Palm Sunday walk to the church know as Dominus Flevit (Our
Lord Weeps – where Jesus wept over Jerusalem) proceed to the Garden of
Gethsemane. Crossing the Kidron Valley, we pass the tombs of Absalom, Zechariah
and St. James, We enter the Old City
this afternoon through the Dung Gate just inside we walk to the southern Wall
excavations. We then examine the
ruins near the south side of the Temple complex, including steps where we may be
certain the Jesus and the disciples walked. Driving south we conclude our day
with a visit to Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity.
DAY
7 - JERUSALEM / GARDEN TOMB (Monday, December 5, 2011)
After breakfast we go through the Zion Gate and see David’s Tomb,
the Upper Room, the Cardo and
the remains of Nehemiah's Wall on the way to the Western (Wailing) Wall.
From the Western Wall we see the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount,
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 Holy Sepulcher and end our day in the Garden Tomb before
returning to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY
8 - JERUSALEM / NEW YORK (Tuesday,
December 6, 2011)
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.
DAY
9 - JERUSALEM / RABBI TUNNEL / YAD
VASHEM / SHRINE OF THE BOOK (Wednesday, December 7, 2011)
This morning we will board our bus for an exciting tour t the famous Rabbi
Tunnel. Here we will enter by the
Western wall plaza and go down t the foundation of the Second Temple.
We will see a model that will demonstrate where we are in location to the
Temple in the time of Christ. Continue
along the tunnel as we proceed to the Gateway of the Priests entry to the Holy
of Holies. We will continue to the
Temple Institute where we will we will see the making of the instruments for the
new temple. We will see how they are
following the Bible for exact instructions.
We will see a film explaining where the Rabbi believes the Ark of the
Covenant is found.
This
afternoon we will head to Yad Vashem and see the Museum of the Holocaust.
Continue to the Shrine of the book and the model city of Jerusalem at the
time of the Second Tempe. Return to
our hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY
10 - JERUSALEM / NEW YORK (Thursday,
December 8, 2011)
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.
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.) 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 that a minimum of passengers
does 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. All money will be refunded IF the tour is canceled
by Three Coins Travel.
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 force majeure, 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, 2011 to December 31, 2011.
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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