Israel: Land Of The Bible with Rev Ryan McKee
Monday 15 July 2024
Depart Dublin for your onward journey to Tel Aviv. Transfer to Dead Sea for overnight. Depending on flight arrival you may even have time for an evening swim.
Tuesday 16 July 2024
After early breakfast, travel south to Timna Park to enjoy a morning at the full size replica of the Tabernacle and Ark of the Covenant. This tabernacle contains every piece of furniture, Brazen Altar, Table of Showbread, Ark of the Covenant, and everything theoriginal tabernacle had. It’s the only life -size model of its kind in Israel that is exactly like the original one. It has been researched extensively and built according to the specifications given to Moses. It gives an interesting insight into the book of Exodus. The landscape in this area is completely desert and allows you to understand the story of the children of Israel as they travelled from Egypt to the promised land. Journey on to Eilat towards the entrance from the Red Sea to the Promised land. This is a long day, so an early start is essential, but you will again have the opportunity for an evening dip in the therapeutic waters at your Dead Sea hotel on your return. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Wednesday 17 July 2024
After breakfast travel north towards Jerusalem taking in some of the Biblical sights along the way. As you journey North, visit Ein Gedi where David hid from Saul and where Saul sought him ‘ even amongst the craggy rocks, which are accessible only to wild goats.' 1 Samuel 24 v 2. 1 Samuel 23:29 and 24
Continuing north along the Jordan River, you will visit Qsar el Yahud. This is a spot on the Jordan River is close to the road to Jericho. The Mount of Temptation sits around 3 miles from Jericho, and it is said that this area is where John the Baptist spent time in the wilderness baptizing and telling of the coming of Jesus. Baptisms take place here and your group may wish to take advantage of this quieter area of the Jordan River. After lunch continue north to the Sea of Galilee visiting Magdala, a recently excavated fisherman’s village from the time of Jesus Ministry. Dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar hotel.
Thursday 18 July 2024
Breakfast at hotel. Capernaum became Jesus’ hometown and the scene of many of his miracles. It was also the home of the first disciples Jesus called — the fishermen Peter, Andrew, James and John, and the tax collector Matthew (who as Levi collected taxes in the customs office). Jesus worshipped and taught in the synagogue — where his teaching made a deep impression on the local people because, unlike the scribes, he taught with authority. (Mark 1:21-22). Jesus healed many people of illness or possession by th d vil, includin P t r’s th r-in-law and the daughter of Jairus, the leader of the synagogue. Visit to Tabgha. Mount of Beatitudes, as we all know, where Jesus gave the Sermon On The Mount and taught many valuable lessons in the book of Matthew chapters 5, 6 and 7. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight at Nof Ginossar. This evening enjoy a sunset trip on Galilee recalling the events of Jesus’ time in the very same area .
Friday 19 July 2024
After breakfast, as you leave the Galilee regions your sights are towards the Med Sea . This morning visit Nazareth Village . In Jesus’ time Nazareth was such a small village and one that the Jews used to mock Jesus, insinuating that he was 'King of Nazareth' when it only had a very small popujlation. Now it is a major Arab city, but housed within it is a village, depicting life in Jesus time s. You will step back in time into the shepherd’s fields, the synagogue , meet ‘Mary’ and ‘Joseph’ doing what they would have been doing then, yet learning so much about the simplicity of the scriptures and how Jesus’ teaching was so reltive to the people and their occupations. Proceed to Mount Carmel – what a view! Here Elijah slew the prophets of Baal. Take a look right across the valley and see the Horns of Hitton rise in the distance, whilst at your back you have the Mediterranean and the city of Caesarea. Your last stop today is Caesarea Maritima visiting Herod’s Palace on the shores of the Med. Here Paul was imprisoned and where Agrippa said to Paul, ‘Almost thou persuadest to become a Christian.' Arrive in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight at Yehuda hotel for 4 nights.
Saturday 20 July 2024
Breakfast at Yehuda and then your day starts at the wonderful Mount of Olives. Looking across to the Old city you will walk the Palm Sunday walk down to Gethsemane. On route pass the little 5 Teardrop Church remember Jesus wept. Luke Chapter 19. Your path takes you to the Kidron Valley where you find the Garden of Gethsemane. The old olive trees still grow there. The coach will then take you to the House of Caiaphas' the High Priest. They took Jesus to the house of the High Priest before He was crucified and here you will also find the area where Peter denied Him. The steps that remain there are the only remaining original steps into the city and were most certainly where Jesus would have travelled, and Peter would have sat amongst the soldiers. Here you will also see a model of the area in Biblical times and the guide will talk you through the routes taken to the cross and the area of the High Priests house. Tonight after dinner enjoy the Sound & Light Show on the walls of David's citadel and some free time at Mamilla Mall.
Sunday 21 July 2024
Free day today to relax. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Monday 22 July 2024
This morning visit the City of David and Hezekiah’s Tunnel. As you ascend towards the Dung gate and towards the western wall, enjoy some time and lunch in the Old City. This afternoon, your tour concludes with a Communion Service at the Garden Tomb and Calvary. What a way to finish a visit to Israel. ‘He is not here , He is risen’ M tth w 28 The burial of Jesus: Matthew 27:57-66; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42. The Resurrection: Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-10. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
After early breakfast depart the hotel for your short journey to the airport and homeward flight to Dublin.
Tour Price: The tour price is based on minimum numbers and places will be offered on a first come first serve basis.
Price per person sharing: 2429pp
Single supplement £895 Single supplements available on request/Family prices for children up to 11 years old sharing with parents on request.
Non-refundable deposit 30 April 2023 £300pp
2nd payment 31 August 2023 £350pp
3rd payment 30 November 2023 £350pp
4th payment 29 February 2024 £350pp
5th payment 30 April 2024 Balance
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