11 DAY PILGRIM EXPERIENCE - ISRAEL AND JORDAN

Day 1 - Welcome to Israel

Our team will collect you at Ben Gurion International Airport and provide a private transfer to Jerusalem, where you will have the rest of the day to rest and recover.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 2

This morning you will begin your tour in earnest with a private tour of the “Holy Week”. You will start at the Mount of Olives, home to the world’s oldest continually used Jewish cemetery, and some of the most important sites to Christianity. Despairing of the corruption within Jerusalem, Jesus spent much of the final week prior to his Crucifixion on the Mount of Olives, then just outside the city walls. Touring the mount this morning, you will see:

The ancient Jewish cemetery, considered the holiest on earth;
The Chapel of the Ascension, from which Christ ascended to heaven;
The Dominus Flavit Church from which Jesus wept while foretelling of the temple’s destruction;
The Church of All Nations;
The Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus was betrayed and arrested;
The Tomb of the Virgin Mary; and
King David’s monument to his son Absalom.

In the afternoon you will enter the walls of the Old City, where you will trace the path of the Way of the Suffering, and will visit:

The Anatolian Fortress where Pilate tried Jesus;
The Stations of the Cross;
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre where most denominations believe that Jesus was crucified, buried, and from which He arose.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 3

Today you will the Jewish and Muslim quarters of Jerusalem’s Old City.

Included in your tour will be:

An overview of the Old City and its four quarters;
A brief visit to the Armenian quarter, and discussion of the Armenians role as the first nation to accept Christ on mass;
The Jewish quarter, including:
- The excavations of the broadwall of King Hezekiah referred to in Isaiah 22:9–10. Here you will see the words of the Bible come to life, as excavations provide evidence of what Isaiah described;
- The room believed to have hosted The Last Supper;
- The tomb of King David;
- The Roman Cardo market and excavations adjacent to it;
- The wall of Jerusalem destroyed by King Nebuchadnezzar at the time of Jeremiah; ISRAEL WITH PIZAZZ
- The Western Wall;
- The Temple Mount.
The Muslim quarter including:
- The Church of St Anne;
- The excavated Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed a man bedridden for many years;
- The Arab Souk.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 4

This morning you will enter the Palestinian territories and visit Jericho and Bethlehem.

You will visit: tour:

The Mount of Temptation;
The oldest part of Jericho’s ruins, in which 23 layers of civilization have been discovered;
The Church of the Nativity;
Manger Square;
The Shepherds’ Field;
The Milk Grotto.

In the evening you will return to Jerusalem.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 5

This morning you will rise early and travel into the dessert where we will visit:

Masada, where you will view:
- The UNESCO listed remains of Roman military camps, the most complete in the world today;
- King Herod’s dessert palace, hanging from the side of Mount Masada;
- The preserved Roman bathhouse;
- The Jewish ritual baths;
- The synagogue where Jewish rebels planned their final stand against Roman conquerors, and decided on mass suicide rather than capture.
The Dead Sea, where you will enjoy the unique sensation of floating on water. On the bus you will also pass stop at Qumram where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, proving the existence of the Hebrew Bible in unchanged form for at least 2000 years, and will pass the site of the ancient city of Sodom, destroyed by God due to its wicked inhabitants.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 6

Today you will explore Israel’s coast.

Your tour will include:

Caesarea, a Roman style city built by Herod the great, including:
- The ancient world’s largest artificial harbour;
- The still standing amphitheatre; ISRAEL WITH PIZAZZ
- The chariot racing arena.
The Sea Grottos of Rosh Hanikra;
The ancient city of Akko, capital of the crusader kingdom. There you will see:
- The crusade fortress;
- The tunnels the crusaders dug beneath the town;
- The moat.
The city of Haifa, where Elijah the prophet battled the prophets of Baal, and the headquarters of the Bahai faith today;

You will spend the night in the Galilee.

Overnight: Galilee

Day 7

Today you will explore Nazareth, home of Jesus.

There you will see:

The Church of the Annunciation where Mary was informed of her forthcoming pregnancy;
The church at what is believed to have been Joseph’s carpentry workshop. Crossing the Galilee you will make your way past the plains of Megiddo where believers hold that Armageddon will occur. You will also see Kfar Cana from a distance. It was here that Jesus performed his first miracle, turning water to wine.

Arriving at the Sea of Galilee you will visit:

Capernaum, including:
- The still standing synagogue where Jesus preached;
- The home of St Peter;
The Mount of Beatitudes;
Tabgha. In the evening you cross the Israeli Jordanian border and travel to Amman, Jordan’s capital.

Overnight: Amman

Day 8

This morning you will rise early and see the great theatre in the center of Amman.

Departing the capital, you will travel south, stopping at Mount Nebo from which Moses looked out upon the promised land before passing away. You will also visit Madaba, home of one of the most beautiful and famous early maps of the Holy Land.

In the evening you will arrive in Wadi Musa, next to the famous Petra site.

Overnight: Petra

Day 9

Today you will explore Petra, the magnificent world heritage listed city carved into the rockface.

You will see the Sikh, the temples, the treasury, and other historic gems. In the evening you will depart for beautiful Wadi Ram.

Overnight: Wadi Ram

Day 10:

Today you will explore Wadi Ram, one of the world’s most spectacular dessert landscapes.

After a jeep tour and chance to ride a camel, you will enjoy Bedouin hospitality and learn of the ways of the desert.

In the evening you will return to Israel via the Allenby border crossing. You will make your way to Tel Aviv.

Overnight: Tel Aviv

Day 11:

Today you will explore the Israeli cultural capital of Tel Aviv.

You will see:

The ancient port of Jaffa from which Jonah departed on his flight from God;
The home of Simon the Tanner;
The church where Peter had one of his most significant visions;
Rothschild Boulevarde where the modern city of Tel Aviv began;
Independence Hall;
The city’s beautiful beaches.

Your tour ends this evening. Bon voyage!

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10 day Full Christian Experience Program

Day 1 - The Holy Week

Welcome to Israel! Today you will explore the final week prior to Jesus' crucifixion. You will begin at the Mount of Olives. Despairing of corruption in Jerusalem, Jesus instead camped out on the mount, then just outside the city.

You will see where Jesus wept over the wickedness of the people, where he taught the Lord's prayer, where he was betrayed and arrested, where he ascended to heaven 40 days after the Resurrection, and where his mother Mary is buried.

Entering the walls of the Old City, you will continue to the site of the trial by Pontius Pilate, and see the stations of the cross leading to the church of the Holy Sepulcher where Jesus was crucified, buried, and from which he arose.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 2 - Bringing the Bible to Life

This morning you will tour the Jewish quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. You will see the Tower of David, the Arab markets, the tomb of King David, the broad wall built by King Hezekiah as described by the prophet Isaiah, the room of the Last Supper, the Roman marketplace and the Western Wall.

Exiting the Old City, you will continue to the City of David, where you will see the earliest Jewish settlement site in Jerusalem. Your tour will include what many scholars believe to be the remnants of David's palace, the water tunnel of King Hezekiah, and a street connecting you to the main thoroughfare of Jerusalem at the time of Christ.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 3 - Masada and Dead Sea

This morning you will travel south into the Judea desert. You will pass the site of the Good Samaritan, Jericho where Satan tempted Christ, Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, and Sodom, destroyed by God because of its wickedness. Your first stop will be Masada, the cliff top fortress of Herod the Great, the king who sought to murder all male babies to prevent prevent Jesus' salvation.

Ascending Masada you will view the magnificent suspended palace, the Roman bathhouses, the Jewish ritual baths, the enormous storage rooms, the ancient synagogue, the UNESCO listed Roman military siege system, and the destroyed walls. You will also hear the tale of the heroes who chose death over forced idolatry.

Departing Masada you will continue to the Dead Sea, where you will enjoy the unique sensation of floating on water. In the evening, you will return to Jerusalem.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 4 - Bethlehem and Jericho

This morning you will travel to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus. You will see the shepherds' field, and Manger Square, before visiting the Church of the Nativity to see the grotto in which Jesus was born.

In the afternoon you will continue to Jericho, the world's oldest city. There you will see the sycamore tree in which Zachaeus stood to view Christ, the Mount of Temptation where Satan tempted Jesus, and Hisham,'s palace, a centuries old royal dwelling.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 5 - Yad Vashem and Israel museum

This morning you will visit Yad Vashem, Israel's famous Holocaust museum and memorial. You will see the history museum, the hall of names, the childrens' memorial, and the eternal flame.

Lunch will be at Jerusalem's vibrant Mahane Yehuda market, before you make your way to the Israel museum. There you will see the Dead Sea Scrolls, as well as a large model of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus. Numerous other historic artefacts will also be on display.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 6 - Ein Kerem, home of John the Baptist

This morning you will explore Ein Kerem, home of John the baptist. You will see the site where John's mother met her cousin Mary and the beautiful churches built to commemorate this event, and John's home.

As today is your final day in Jerusalem, in the afternoon you will have free time to see more of the city's sites and sounds.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 7 - Coastal Wonders

This morning you will depart Jerusalem and travel along Israel's coast. Your first stop will be Caesarea, a magnificent Roman style city built by Herod the Great.

You will see the chariot racing arena, the theater, the lavatorial system, and Herod's seaside palace.

Caesarea is also very significant to Christianity. It was here that Cornelius converted to Christianity, that Paul was held on route to Rome, and here the only extra biblical evidence of Pontius Pilate's rule over Judea was found.

You will see the stone bearing Pilate's name, and where Paul may have been held.

Departing Caesarea you will continue to Acre, capital of the crusader kingdom, and Rosh Hanikra and its beautiful sea grottos.

Overnight: Galilee

Day 8 - Home of Christ

This morning you will explore Nazareth, Jesus' home town. You will see the Basilica of the Annunciation where the angel Gabriel informed Mary of her pregnancy and where Jesus was miraculously conceived. You will also see St Joseph's church, which is believed to stand on the site of Joseph's carpentry workshop.

Crossing the Galilee you will pass the planes of Megiddo and Kfar Kana where Jesus turned water into wine, before reaching the Sea of Galilee. You will visit Capernaum where Jesus preached and see the still standing ancient synagogue, as well as the home of Peter. You will continue to the site of the sermon on the mount and site of the multiplication of the fishes and the loaves.

On your way south there will be a stop at the river Jordan and a chance for a baptism ceremony.

You will spend the night in Tel Aviv.

Overnight: Tel Aviv

Day 9 - Israel's cultural capital

This morning you will explore Israel's cultural capital, Tel Aviv.

You will start at Jaffa, the old city of Tel Aviv and possibly home to the world's oldest port. You will see the Port, which is where Jonah boarded the ship by which he tried to flee God.

You will continue to the home of Simon the Tanner and the site of one of Peter's most significant visions.

In the afternoon you will learn about the development of modern Tel Aviv from Rothschild Boulevarde.

Overnight: Tel Aviv

Day 10:

Today you will enjoy a day at leisure in Tel Aviv. Your tour ends this evening. We will provide an airport transfer.

HOTEL LIST

We work with the following hotels:

3* - Montifiore Hotel, Ibis Jerusalem City Center, Jerusalem Tower Hotel, Shani Hotel

4* - Grand Court, Prima Park Hotel, Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem Gardens Hotel & Spa, Caesar Premier Hotel, Eldan Hotel

5* - Leonardo Botique, Harmony Hotel, American Colony, Dan Hotel, Herbet Samuel Hotel

5* plus - Mamilla Hotel, David Intercontinetal Hotel, King David Hotel

COSTS

3 star

2 passengers sharing a double room - private - $3800 per person

4 passengers sharing double rooms - private - $3600 per person

6 Passengers private in double rooms - $2300

8+ passengers - please contact us for custom quote

4 star

2 passengers sharing a double room - private - $4100 per person

4 passengers sharing double rooms - private - $3900 per person

6 Passengers private in double rooms - $2500

8+ passengers - please contact us for custom quote

5 star hotels are available on request at a rate of $400 more than 4 star for the duration of the tour

Please note that we reserve the right to charge a supplement on Jewish holidays. You will be advised if this applies time of booking

INCLUSION

Private Tour

private tour guide daily
all site entry
all ground transport
all gatuities
breakfast daily
hotel of the chosen class

7 DAY GEMS OF ISRAEL PACKAGE

Day 1: Welcome

Welcome to Israel. You may arrive through the day and rest.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 2 - The Holy Week

Welcome to Israel!

Today you will explore the final week prior to Jesus' crucifixion. You will begin at the Mount of Olives. Despairing of corruption in Jerusalem, Jesus instead camped out on the mount, then just outside the city.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 3 - Bringing the Bible to Life

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 4 - Masada and Dead Sea

Departing Masada you will continue to the Dead Sea, where you will enjoy the unique sensation of floating on water. In the evening, you will return to Jerusalem.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 5 - Little town of Bethlehem

In the afternoon you will return to Jerusalem to visit the Israel museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls and a large scale model of Jerusalem from Jesus' time.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 6 - Galilee, Home of Christ

Today you will travel north to Nazareth, hometown of Jesus. You will see the Bascilica of the Annucation where the angel Gabriel informed Mary of her forthcoming pregnancy, and the site tradition associates with Joseph's workshop.

Leaving Nazareth you will cross the Galilee, seeing Kfar Kana where Jesus turned water into wine, before arriving at Capernaum, where Jesus is believed to have based his ministry, and where Peter lived. You will see the ancient synagogue and get up close to touch the water on which Jesus walked. Afterwards, you will visit the site of the miracle of the fishes and the loaves, and the site of the sermon on the mount

You will visit the baptism site on your way to Tel Aviv, where you will spend the night.

Overnight: Tel Aviv

Day 7 - Tel Aviv

This morning you will explore Israel's cultural capital. You will see Jaffa, where Simon the Tanner lived and from which Jonah tried to flee God. You will also visit the church where Peter had one of his most significant visions.

In the afternoon you will explore the modern foundations of Tel Aviv.

Your tour ends this evening.

HOTEL LIST

We work with the following hotels:

3* - Montifiore Hotel, Ibis Jerusalem City Center, Jerusalem Tower Hotel, Shani Hotel

4* - Grand Court, Prima Park Hotel, Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem Gardens Hotel & Spa, Caesar Premier Hotel, Eldan Hotel

5* - Leonardo Botique, Harmony Hotel, American Colony, Dan Hotel, Herbet Samuel Hotel

5* plus - Mamilla Hotel, David Intercontinetal Hotel, King David Hotel

COSTS

3 star hotels

2 passengers sharing a double room - $3206 per person

4 passengers sharing double rooms $2075 per person

6 Passengers - $1580

8+ passengers - please contact us for custom quote

4 star hotels

2 passengers sharing a double room - $3406 per person

4 passengers sharing double rooms - $2275 per person

6 Passengers double rooms - $1780

8+ passengers - please contact us for custom quote

5 star hotels

2 passengers sharing a double room - $3806 per person

4 passengers sharing double rooms - $2675 per person

6 Passengers in double rooms - $2180

8+ passengers - please contact us for custom quote

* A supplement may apply on Jewish holidays. If relevant, we will advise at the time of booking

TOUR TYPES

If you select a private tour, you will have a private guide and transport throughout your program. It is our luxury touring option.

A semi private tour aims to give you a taste of private touring without breaking your budget. Semi private passengers will have a private guide and transport in Jerusaljem and in Tel Aviv, and will join group tours of no more than 19 passengers at Masada and in the Galilee. In Bethlehem you will join a group tour to Bethlehem on day 5.

Group tours are limited to 16 passengers and depart every Sunday. They can be booked up to one week prior to departure

INCLUSION

Semi Private Tour

private tour guide on days 1 and 2
small group tour (maximum 19 passengers) on days 3 and 4
group tour to Bethlehem on day 5
all site entry
all ground transport
all gratuties
breakfast daily
hotel of the chosen class

Private Tour

private tour guide daily
all site entry
all ground transport
all gatuities
breakfast daily
hotel of the chosen class

5 Day Christian Essentials Package

Day 1 - The Holy Week

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 2 - Bringing the Bible to Life

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 3 - Masada and Dead Sea

Departing Masada you will continue to the Dead Sea, where you will enjoy the unique sensation of floating on water. In the evening, you will return to Jerusalem.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 4 - Galilee, Home of Christ

Today you will travel north to Nazareth, hometown of Jesus. You will see the Basilica of the Annucation where the angel Gabriel informed Mary of her forthcoming pregnancy, and the site tradition associates with Joseph's workshop.

On your way back to Jerusalem you will stop at the Jordan river where a baptism ceremony may be performed.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 5 - Little town of Bethlehem

In the afternoon you will return to Jerusalem to visit the Israel museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls and a large scale model of Jerusalem from Jesus' time.

Your tour ends this evening.

HOTEL LIST

We work with the following hotels:

3* - Montifiore Hotel, Ibis Jerusalem City Center, Jerusalem Tower Hotel, Shani Hotel

4* - Grand Court, Prima Park Hotel, Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem Gardens Hotel & Spa, Caesar Premier Hotel, Eldan Hotel

5* - Leonardo Botique, Harmony Hotel, American Colony, Dan Hotel, Herbet Samuel Hotel

5* plus - Mamilla Hotel, David Intercontinetal Hotel, King David Hotel

COSTS

3 Star

2 passengers sharing a double room - $2199 per person

4 passengers sharing double rooms - $1599 per person

6 Passengers in double rooms - $1290 per person

8+ passengers - please contact us for custom quote

4 star

2 passengers sharing a double room - $2399 per person

4 passengers sharing double rooms - $1799 per person

6 passengers in double rooms - $1490 per person

5 star

2 passengers sharing a double room - $2699 per person

4 passengers sharing double rooms - - $2099 per person

6 passengers private in double rooms - $1790 per person

Please note that we reserve the right to charge a supplement on Jewish holidays. You will be advised if this applies time of booking

INCLUSION

private tour guide daily
all site entry
all ground transport
all gatuities
breakfast daily
hotel of the chosen class

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These terms govern your participation in the program offered by IPCS trading as Pizazz Israel Tours, and all interactions that you have with us. By agreeing to purchase a tour package from us, you agree to be bound by these terms under the laws of the State of Israel. Any dispute in relation to your interaction with us may be bought only in the State of Israel.

If any part of these terms is deemed illegal or unenforcible, it will be read down or severed, but only to the minimum extent necessary by law.

You agree that all payments made to us are non refundable, except at our absolute discretion.

You agree that any itinerary posted on our website is indicatory of what will occur on your tour. We reserve the right to alter any program for reasons including but not limited to weather conditions, site closures and opening hours, security considerations or any other reasonable factor that we deem relevant.

You acknowledge that there are inherent risks in overseas travel and touring, which may include but are not limited to injury, illness or death arising out of or in connection to accident, food infestation, war, terror, and natural disaster. You agree to release us and all of our agents and staff in relation to any injury, illness or death, regardless of the cause.

You agree to purchase travel insurance that will be valid throughout the period of your stay in Israel.

You acknowledge that if your flights or entry to Israel are delayed, we are not obligated to alter our program and/or re-provide services that you have missed, although we may elect to do so

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11 DAY PILGRIM EXPERIENCE - ISRAEL AND JORDAN

Day 1 - Welcome to Israel

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Day 5

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Day 9

Day 10:

Day 11:

10 day Full Christian Experience Program

Day 1 - The Holy Week

Day 2 - Bringing the Bible to Life

Day 3 - Masada and Dead Sea

Day 4 - Bethlehem and Jericho

Day 5 - Yad Vashem and Israel museum

Day 6 - Ein Kerem, home of John the Baptist

Day 7 - Coastal Wonders

Day 8 - Home of Christ

Day 9 - Israel's cultural capital

Day 10:

HOTEL LIST

COSTS

INCLUSION

7 DAY GEMS OF ISRAEL PACKAGE

Day 1: Welcome

Day 2 - The Holy Week

Day 3 - Bringing the Bible to Life

Day 4 - Masada and Dead Sea

Day 5 - Little town of Bethlehem

Day 6 - Galilee, Home of Christ

Day 7 - Tel Aviv

HOTEL LIST

COSTS

TOUR TYPES

INCLUSION

5 Day Christian Essentials Package

Day 1 - The Holy Week

Day 2 - Bringing the Bible to Life

Day 3 - Masada and Dead Sea

Day 4 - Galilee, Home of Christ

Day 5 - Little town of Bethlehem

HOTEL LIST

COSTS

INCLUSION

TERMS AND CONDITIONS