A life changing experience, the trip will comprise of 10 days in the land of Israel. Apart from walking in Jesus’ footsteps, you will also learn about the history of the Bible and feast your eyes on ancient archeological sites that make the Word come alive.
For example, we will be passing through the Judean desert that includes Jericho, Qumrun, Ed Gedi, the Dead Sea, and Masada, then move up to region of Tiberia, at the Sea of Galilee where Jesus ministered to people. Other pit stops on the tour include Mt of Beatitude, Caperneum, Nazareth, Cana and more.
Lastly, we will head to Mt Carmel, Caeserae, and acend to the city of Jerusalem where we will spend 4 full days to explore the ancient landmarks in and around the city of Jerusalem.
Our unique program (Israel Messianic Encounter) is conceived to guide the believers not just to improve their knowledge of the Bible n their love for the Word, but it also allows them to encounter God through deeper interaction with the people of the land of Israel - the Holocaust Survivors, those who have returned to the country, the Arabs who lived in the land, the heart warming relationships between the sons of Isaac andthe sons of Ishmael, the Marketplace discoveries of the Start Up Nation and more.
| Flight Schedule (SAMPLE ONLY) | |||||
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| Date | From / To | Flight No | ETD | ETA | Remarks |
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SIN/BKK |
TG408 |
1815 |
1935 |
FLIGHT DURATION: abt.2 hrs * |
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BKK/TLV |
LY082 |
2355 |
0615 |
FLIGHT DURATION: 11hrs |
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TLV/BKK |
CX676 |
2300 |
1500+1 |
FLIGHT DURATION: 11hrs +1 Day |
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BKK/SIN |
TG401 |
1935 |
2255 |
ARRIVE SINGAPORE FLIGHT DURATION: 2 hrs |
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| Location | Israel |
| Duration | 10 days 9 nights on land |
| Departure | 1800 hours (SIN-HKK-TLV) |
| Meeting Location | Singapore Changi Airport |
| Price per Pax | FROM S$4000 onward |
| Languages | English |
| Group Size | Min 40 pax |
| Themes | Israel Messianic Encounter |
| Categories | Travel |
| Transportation | Flight and Bus |
| Cancellation | Actxplorer cancellation policy applies. |
| Includes/Exclude | See Remarks |
SPECIAL NOTE : PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILST EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO FOLLOW THE ITINERARY PROPOSED, THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DEPENDING ON FLIGHT AVAILABILITY, TOUR OPERATOR’S TIMING AND SITES ENTRANCE AVAILABILITY. A FINAL INTINERARY WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE PROGRAMME PACKAGE FOR THE TOUR ONCE THE PLACES OF VISITS ARE CONFIRMED.
Assemble at Singapore Changi airport at 1500 hrs for flight to BKK to connect to Tel Aviv.
TG408, SIN/BKK, 1815/1935
LY082 BKK/TLV, 2355/0615+1
Arrive at Tel Aviv in Israel. Meet and Greet by local representative and transfer by Coach to Masada
MASADA - King Herod’s winter palace; Zealot’s mass suicide;
After lunch, Dead Sea, the lowest region on earth (-417 feet below sea level). We will stop for a swim/float at the Dead Sea before proceeding back to the Hotel.
O/N in Hotel in Dead Sea
After breakfast, check out and depart hotel to visit En Gedi, King’s David hideout in the desert when he was pursued by King Saul.
Scenic drive along Dead Sea
Visit Moshav, a hybrid of the Kibbutz (an Israeli Social Enterprise model). We will be briefed by them on the functions of the Moshav and have lunch there with them.
Scenic drive toward Sea of Galilee
Visit the Aliya ministry at the Aliyah Return Centre near Yardanit.
O/N in Tiberias Hotel
Capernaum (“Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, He withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea….Matt 4:12-13) Capernaum played a pivotal role in the life of Jesus. From here He would travel and preach His Gospel of the Kingdom to cities and villages throughout Galilee. In Capernaum we will see Peter’s House and the ancient ruins of the first century synagogue where Jesus preached (Matt 4:13-17)
Mt of Beattitudes, from this beautiful spot, Jesus gave His most famous address, the SERMON ON THE MOUNT.
We will visit Tabgha, the chapel dedicated to the multiplication of the 5 loaves and 2 fishes (Matt 14:19-21).
St Peter’s Primacy – church where tradition believed that the resurrected Jesus appeared to the disciples at the Sea of Galilee
Sea of Galilee - We will cross the Sea of Galilee by Boat (holy communion on Boat can be arranged) and visit the Ancient Boat Museum.
Visit Magdala site
Evening Meeting – Safan Silver – Why is Israel God’s Start-Up Nation.
O/N hotel in Tiberias
After breakfast check out
BANIAS (Caesarea Philippi), the site of Peter's confession (Matt. 16:16) and then explore TEL DAN, the source of water of the river Jordan and we are brought to mind the events of King Jeroboam and how he led the Northern Kingdom of Israel into idolatry. (2 Kings
We will visit Golan Heights.
Lunch
We complete the visit of the day at YARDENIT, the baptismal site where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. (Baptism by the Pastor can be done at the Yardenit)
O/N hotel in Tiberias
After breakfast go to Mt Carmel Kehilat HaCarmel congregation
Peter Tsukahira sharing
Participate in Shabbat worship with messianic congregation (1100am service) on Mt Carmel.
Picnic Lunch at Kehilat and fellowship with Peter and team (2 hours)
We will visit CANA, the site of the first miracle performed by Jesus (John 2:1-10) at a wedding. It is an ideal location for couples to renew their marriage vows. (Prior Arrangement has to be made with the Pastor).
Evening session with Yosef Dakwar.– (Subject to availability)
O/N hotel in Nazareth
After breakfast, early check out and visit to Mt Precipices (overlooking Mt Tabor and Nazareth)
Visit Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus. Here we will visit the Church of the Annunciation (Luke 1:5-42)
Visit Tel Megiddo ancient site
Lunch at Caesarea.
Caesarea, the famous Roman port and fortress build by King Herod and filled with biblical history especially with the Apostle Paul. Continue on to Jerusalem.
Arrive early to have evening view of old city of Jerusalem.
2 hours Program at Succat Hallel 24/7 prayer tower overlooking the old city (participate in worship and prayer for the peace of Jerusalem).
Dinner
O/N Jerusalem Hotel
After breakfast, visit Mount of Olive. We will then take some time to have photos using the background panoramic view of the whole city of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. We will do the walk down the valley as Jesus did and on the way to visit DOMINUS FLEVIT.
We continue to walk along Hosanna Road to GATHSEMANE to visit the CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS, which stands on the Rock of Agony, where Jesus was betrayed by Judas (Matt. 26:36-57).
After lunch, we will walk the Old City and the Via Dolorosa (No stop at 1-13 station. Visit only the last station Church of Holy sepulcher. Introduce Muslim and Christian quarter)
Visit Israel Museum.
Visit Mount Zion – Upper Room; Gallicantu (if time permits)
Back to hotel for dinner
Watch Jerusalem Light show at David Tower (It can be +/- one day if this day is not available)
O/N Jerusalem Hotel
Early start (0730), visit Temple Mount. This exciting day begin with a visit to the Temple Mount (walk through Muslim quarter)
Followed by Walking Tour of the Old City of Jerusalem, starting at the WESTERN WALL (Wailing Wall).
We will have a rare visit to the underground tunnel beneath the Western Wall.
After lunch, visit Temple Institute in Jerusalem (Visit to Jewish quarter)
At the in the City of David, we will visit the HEZEKIAH TUNNEL and tread through the wet tunnel. This is the tunnel which King Hezekiah built to draw spring water from outside the city into the City – you have to prepare outfit if you intend to walk the wet tunnel.
O/N Jerusalem Hotel
Visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum which is an emotional journey.
Lunch and Interaction with Holocaust Survivors at YadHasmona Kibbutz
Personal reflection time at Garden of Eden (in YadHasmona)
Visit Yehuda Market – you get to see local market where the locals buy fruits, spices and food. You can purchase local produce to bring home too.
After dinner :Wrap up and thanksgiving time.
O/N in Jerusalem Hotel
After breakfast, visit the GARDEN TOMB which is another possible site of Golgotha and Jesus burial. In the quietness of the Garden, we can have Lord’s Supper and worship.
Visit Mount Zion – Upper Room; Gallicantu (if time permits)
After lunch, Visit Israel Museum.
Visit Jaffa old city, port of ancient Jaffa where Simon the tanner
Depart by 1630 for Ben Gurion Airport and arrive at airport 1900 (flight at 2300) and board plane for home via BKK. We have to be at the airport at least 4 hours prior to departure (due to security checks and procedures).
LY081 TLV/BKK, 2300/1500+1
TG401, BKK/SIN, 1935/2255
Arrive Singapore ETA 2255hrs
PACKAGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
PRICE PER ADULT (TWIN SHARING) – 4 STAR ACCOMMODATION
To confirm your booking, kindly make a Non Refundable Deposit of S$2,000 per pax on or before 15th March 2020. Balance payment to be made within 60 days before the date of departure.
*SUBJECT TO GROUP OF 40 PAX & ABOVE (RATE DIFFERS IF LESS THAN 40 PAX)
* This itinerary may be subject to changes during the tour depeding on the opening and closing hour of the sites. Interuptions during the transfer either because of bus, flight, ferry, or cruise delay, cancellation, or changes can happen. We take upmost care to amend the itinerary with the best interest of travellers in mind.
FARE INCLUDES
• Return Economy air-tickets (include airport taxes, fuel surcharge etc)
• Twin sharing Accommodation at 4 star or above hotels (single supplement applies);
• Air conditioned Wi-Fi luxury coach;
• Licensed English speaking guides;
• All Meals as indicated in the itinerary;
• Tips to restaurant waiters, porters carrying luggage from bus to hotels, drivers and guides;
FARE EXCLUDES
• Expenses of personal nature;
• Wi-Fi at hotels if chargeable;
• Beverages not included in the meals;
• Travel Insurance (strongly recommended) – we provide discounted travel insurance from reliable insurers;
• Expenses not indicated in the itinerary;
• Visas to Israel where needed. Malaysians and Indonesians currently require Visas.
Departure details coming soon.
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