Pilgrimage to The Holy Land

with Canon John Nunan

4th -11th October 2010

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Day 1 Monday 4th October UK - ISRAEL
Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport. Meeting and assistance by a Diesenhaus Unitours representative. Transfer to the King Soloman Hotel in Netanya. 


Day 2 Tuesday 5th October CAESAREA-MEGIDDO-NAZARETH-TIBERIAS
Depart hotel and drive to CAESAREA where Paul was imprisoned and tried, and where he converted Cornelius. Continue to NAZARETH, where Jesus spent his early years and visit Mary's Well and the Church of the Annunciation. . Continue to the village of Cana, the site of Jesus' first miracle. Overnight at the Leonardo Hotel - Tiberias.


Day 3 Wednesday 6th OctoberTIBERIAS-CAPERNAUM-TABGHA-TIBERIAS
Drive to Nof Ginossar; visit the ancient first century fishing boat. Take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to CAPERNAUM, centre of Jesus' Ministry. Located here are the ruins of an ancient synagogue and the site of Peter's house. Proceed to TABGHA, the site of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fish and see the fish mosaic from the 5th century Byzantine basilica. Drive to the Mount of Beatitudes, site of the “Sermon on the Mount”. Take some time for personal meditation. Overnight at the Leonardo Hotel - Tiberias.


Day 4 Thursday 7th October YARDENIT-MT. TABOR-JERICHO-BETHANY-JERUSALEM
Depart TIBERIAS. Drive to YARDENIT on the shores of the Jordan River and renew Baptismal promises. Visit MT. TABOR site of the Transfiguration. Drive through the Jordan Valley to JERICHO, the oldest and lowest inhabited city in the world. On the way to Jerusalem, drive to Bethany the home of Mary Martha and Lazarus. We ascend the Judean Hills to reach Jerusalem the city of peace. Overnight at the Olive Tree Hotel in Jerusalem.

Day 5 Friday 8th October JERUSALEM
Tour the NEW CITY OF JERUSALEM beginning with the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed as well as at the Holy Land model to see the scale model of ancient Jerusalem in the time of the Second Temple. Continue to the Yad Vashem Memorial to the Holocaust and This afternoon drive to Manger Square in BETHLEHEM* visit the Church of the Nativity, the milk grotto and the Shepherds Fields


Day 6 Saturday 9th October JERUSALEM
Begin the day's tour on the Mount of Olives for a breathtaking view of the entire city. Walk down the traditional Palm Sunday route to the Church of All Nations and the Garden of Gethsemane. Continue by foot in the Walled City. In the Jewish Quarter see the Cardo and Western Wall. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount. In the Christian Quarter visit St. Ann's Crusader Church, Ecce Homo (Lithostrotos), Antonia Fortress Via Doloroasa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Day 7 Sunday 10th October JERUSALEM-MASADA-JERUSALEM
Depart Drive via the Kidron Valley to Mt. Zion, visit the room of the last supper, the beautiful Abbey of the Dormition and the church of St. Peter in Gallicantu. We depart Jerusalem and drive through the Judean Wilderness to the Dead Sea. We visit QUMRAN where the Essene community wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls. Onwards to MASADA. Before returning to Jerusalem, if time and weather permit, enjoy a swim or “float” in the unique waters of the DEAD SEA. 


Day 8 Monday 11th October ISRAEL - UK
Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your return flight.

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Registration Bookings will be accepted on a 'first come first served' basis. A deposit of £400 plus the applicable travel insurance premium should be sent at the time of booking.
The Balance will be due 8 weeks prior departure.

Hotels First Class
Meals Half Board.
Main Tour Cost* £771.00 (per person in a twin bedded room)
Single Supplement £299.00*
Tours and Transfers Included.
Guides English speaking guides will accompany on all travel days.
Itinerary This is a suggested outline. Minor variations may occur at the discretion of the guide or tour leader.
Passport A Full Passport is required valid at least until 1st May 2011. If you do not hold a UK passport please contact us regarding entry visa requirements.

Included
1) Tours and transfers as per itinerary.
2) English speaking licensed guide on all days of touring. 
3) Accommodation in twin bedded rooms. Morning and Evening meal at your hotel.
4) All excursions and entrance fees. 
5) Luggage allowance - 20kg

Not included
1) Flights * (see below)Airport Taxes and Fuel Surcharges
2) Lunches and drinks with meals.
3) Travel Insurance
4) Gifts and items of a personal nature
5) Single Room Supplement, if required
6) Visa fees, Border Crossing Fees.
7) Gratuities to Guide and Driver

*It is planned to fly direct to Tel Aviv from Manchester with Jet2.com. As this is an internet based, low-cost airline, we require a minimum number of participants before we can hold seats. Early booking will ensure the lowest cost for the flights -late bookings - the airfare will be higher.

Click here to download a booking form which you may print out, complete and return to us with your deposit.