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12 Day
Inspirational Tour
May 7-18, 2007
Hosted by:
Tom & Margaret Keck of Moriah Ministries |
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A life
changing experience!
Itinerary subject to change while touring for the best interest of
the group
Day
1: Departure from US (May 7 - Monday)
Today we embark on our journey to
Eretz Yisrael – the Land of Israel. Prepare yourself for a life-changing
experience. We will be flying El Al, the most secure airline in the
world. Get some rest on the flight…soon you will be walking where Yeshua
(Jesus) walked!
Day 2: Arrive Tel Aviv (May 8 -Tuesday)
We arrive at Ben Gurion Airport where we will be met by our
Messianic Israeli guide who will accompany us during our entire stay in
Israel. As we travel to Jerusalem, the City of Gold, we stop at Nebi
Samuel, the Tomb of the Prophet Samuel. From this hilltop we can view
Jerusalem and the environs. After lunch we have a panoramic view of the
city,
Mount Moriah and the Dome of the Rock from atop the Mount of Olives
and then onto the
Garden of Gethsemane. How many have wished to be whisked back in
time to get a glimpse of our Lord or hear His voice if only for a
moment? We have the opportunity to walk between the ancient olive trees,
read the scriptures of Yeshua (Jesus)' prayer and take time for personal
reflection. Before checking in to our hotel on Mt. Scopus, we have
another perspective of the city and its layout to aid us during the next
touring days. After some leisure time we have a Meet & Greet gathering
before dinner and afterwards we have the opportunity to sightsee and
shop on Ben Yehuda Street.
Day
3: Way of Suffering - Around Jerusalem (May 9 - Wednesday)
We enter the Old City through
Stephen's Gate and onto St. Anne’s Church and the Pool of Bethesda
where Yeshua (Jesus) performed a miraculous healing. We move on to the
Judgment Hall of Pilate, hear of those who conspired against Him and are
reminded of His ultimate sacrifice. While walking along the Via
Dolorosa, we are reminded of His way of suffering, to the
Church of the Sepulcher. Next, we will see the Roman influence on
Israel: the ancient Roman Cardo, the Burnt House and
Herodian Mansion. Before leaving the Old City, we visit the Kotel
(Western Wall) for prayer and then tour the fascinating Rabbinical
Tunnels leading us through the Second Temple era. Outside the walled
city, we visit the house of Caiaphas and the "Upper Room" where Yeshua
(Jesus) and the disciples held the Passover meal. After dinner, we have
a dance practice.
Day 4: Yeshua’s
(Jesus)' Steps, the Last Days (May 10 - Thursday)
This morning we visit the Knesset
where our guide gives us a full breakdown on the make up of the Israeli
government system. Next, we go to the Israel Museum and see collections
of century’s old Israeli artifacts including the Dead Sea Scrolls, and
an accurately detailed model of Biblical Jerusalem. This afternoon we
will take time to visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum before returning to
the Old City. At the Garden Tomb, we will have a special service as we
partake of the elements. This evening we travel east of Jerusalem to the
Judean hills to take part in the Genesis Land/Dinner in Abraham's Tent.
We enjoy a trip back in time: a reliving of life in the time of the
Patriarchs, complete with costume, dramatic presentation, and authentic
food.
Day 5: Southern Route
- Eilat (May 11 - Friday)
We depart Jerusalem and head
south to Beersheva. This is the famous place in the Old Testament where
Abraham made a pact with Abimelech for the use of a well “Well of the
Covenant,” to water his animals. After time spent in Beersheva we head
to Sde Boker, the grave of Ben Gurion. He was former Prime Minister of
Israel who was instrumental in the founding of the state of Israel. As
we continue south, we stop at Avdat, the ruins of the greatest Nabatean
city in the Negev. Our last stop of the day is the Ramon Crater where we
can understand the geology of the area and an excellent place to take
panoramic shots of the stunning landscape. We arrive in Eilat, a resort
city on the Red Sea where we celebrate the Shabbat.
Day 6: Eilat (May 12 -
Saturday)
Today is spent along the shores of
the Red Sea. Named one of the most vibrant and best examples of marine
life, the Sea is known as a hot spot for deep sea diving around the
world. We visit the Underwater Observatory, which enables us to get a
glimpse of the marine world. The remainder of the day is completely free
to relax on the beach, rest at the hotel, or enjoy the activity
surrounding the city of Eilat. We have dinner and overnight in Eilat. As
Miriam did, we practice our dances on the beach at the shores of the Red
Sea. Bring your tambourines!
Day 7: Day trip to Petra (May 13 - Sunday)
We cross into Jordan today and travel
north on the King’s Highway where we arrive in Petra. We walk through
the “Siq,” an immerse crack in the Nubian sandstone, to the city of
Petra. Two thousand years ago, the Nabateans carved a city out of the
rose red rock. The Treasury, El Khazneh, is one of the most elegant
remains of antiquity. Beyond El Khazneh we are surrounded on both sides
by hundreds of Petra’s carved and built structures. We depart this
afternoon returning south and crossing back into Israel for dinner and
overnight in Eilat.
Day
8: North to the Dead Sea (May 14 - Monday)
This morning we head north stopping in Timna Park, where we view the
copper mines of King Solomon and the majestic Solomon Pillars hued from
granite. We also see the life sized Tabernacle replica and the wild life
sanctuary before continuing our journey to the Dead Sea, the lowest
place on earth. Before arriving at our hotel, we take a cable car ride
to the mountain top fortress of Masada. There we learn the history of
the famous zealot stand. We arrive at our hotel in time for a special
spa visit or a relaxing float in the Dead Sea. Dance practice and prayer
time after dinner.
Day 9: North to the Galilee (May 15 - Tuesday)
We'll visit
Ein Gedi, "Spring of the Goat," an oasis on the western shore of the
Dead Sea. Because of its warm climate and abundant supply of water, the
site developed a reputation for its fragrant plants and date palm
groves. This is where King David hid from Saul, and where God defeated
the enemies of the Israelites by praise and worship led by King
Jehoshaphat. (1 Sam 23:29; 24 Song of Songs 1:14). Afterwards we
proceed to the
Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. We travel
north passing by the oldest city in the world,
Jericho, before coming to
Beit-Shean/Scythopolis, the most magnificent archeological site in
Israel. It is located at the strategic juncture of the Jezreel and
Jordan valleys. Like Jericho, it has been almost continuously occupied
throughout history. After defeating Saul and his sons on Mt. Gilboa, the
Philistines hanged their bodies on the walls of Beit-Shean. (1 Sam
31:10-12) Archaeologists have uncovered a huge number of ruins. During
the time of Yeshua (Jesus), Scythopolis was one of the chief cities of
the Decapolis ― a league of ten cities sharing Greek culture and
government. We arrive at our hotel in the Galilee. This evening we have
a dance practice and special prayer time in the hotel in preparation for
our workshop tomorrow.
Day 10: Galilee (May 16 - Wednesday)
Following breakfast, our morning travels take us to two
valuable sites associated with the Messiah’s teachings. In
Capernaum we will visit the ruins of an ancient synagogue and
Peter’s home. Then we travel on to the site of the multiplication of
loaves and fishes and the
Mount of the Beatitudes overlooking the Sea. We enjoy a fish lunch
before a relaxing cruise on the Sea of Galilee with easy viewing of the
nearby Golan Heights. This brings to life the experiences of the
fishermen disciples and concludes a wonderful day. Tonight we hold a
Dance Workshop where we join Israelis to worship the Messiah in dance.
Day
11: On to Tel Aviv (May 17 - Thursday)
In route to the Mediterranean
Coast, we visit many sites including a morning climb to the top of Mt
Arbel, with a perfect panoramic view of the Sea of Galilee below. We
remember the sites visited and experiences gained during the last two
days along the shores of this memorable sea. We head northwest to Akko,
for a visit to the Crusader Fortress and the Museum of the Underground
Prisoner. After free time for lunch in Akko, we head south to Mt.
Carmel, where Elijah slew the prophets of Baal. From the mountain top we
view the Jezreel Valley below; the climax point during the battle of
Armageddon. We arrive in Tel Aviv, the industrial and economical
metropolis of Israel. We head to the beachfront for free exploring and
shopping before our farewell dinner at a local Chinese Restaurant.
Following dinner we head to the Airport for our overnight flight home.
Day
12: Arrive Home (May 18 - Friday)
Arrive home today with memories to last a lifetime!
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Price Includes:
Roundtrip airfare
from Newark NJ, lodging in 4 and 5 star hotels, full time
tour escort, breakfast and dinner daily, farewell dinner at
chinese restaurant, Galilee lunch, border taxes, Jordan
visa, all guides entrances and transportation as appear on
itinerary, services of long distance deluxe motorcoach as
appear on itinerary.
Not included:
Air taxes (currently
$242.00 - subject to change), gratuities (suggested $7 per
person per day), lunches, optional travel insurance.
Single Supplement - $570.00 |
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