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Dove Ministries UK |
grounded in the Word and in prayer for
Isra'el |
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Dove Ministries UK |
grounded in the Word and in prayer for
Isra'el |
on Monday 8th to Thursday 18th June 2009
with
and
Tours for Churches
Leader: Rev'd Norman Vivian, BA, DipHE., DipRS., PGDip.,
NOTE: Baptisms at the River Jordan Baptismal site must be booked in advance
Day 1
We fly frorn the UK to Tel Aviv and transfer to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
Day 2
After breakfast, we drive to the Mount of Olives where we have a panoramic view of the Old City. We visit the Dome of the Ascension, the Churches of Pater Noster and Dominus Flevit, the Church of All Nations, the Tomb of Mary and the Garden of Gethsemane. We then drive to Mount Zion where we visit the Church of St Peter in Gallicantu (the High priest's house), the Dormition Abbey, the Upper Room and Tomb of King David. We enter the Old City through Zion Gate and visit the Cardo in the Jewish Quarter. Dinner and overnight Jerusalem.
Day 3
After breakfast, we travel to Bethlehem and visit Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity with the Caves of St Jerome. We end with a visit to the Shepherds' Fields. Returning towards Jerusalem we visit Ein Kerem (home of St John the Baptist), the Model of Jerusalem and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Dinner and overnight Jerusalem.
Day 4
After breakfast, we enter the Old City and stop at the Western Wall and afterwards ascend the Temple Mount to visit the El Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock (view from the outside as non-Muslims are not permitted to enter them). We walk to the Pool of Bethesda and the Crusader Church of St Anne, and then follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. We leave the Old City to end the day at the tranquil Garden Tomb. Dinner and overnight Jerusalem.
Day 5
After breakfast, we travel through the Judean hills to the Dead Sea area. We visit Masada, Herod's desert fortress which we ascend by cable car. We have an opportunity to float in the Dead Sea, then we pass Qurnran (where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered) and visit the ancient Biblical city of Jericho. We return to Jerusalem via the old road through Wadi Qelt, passing the spectacular St George's Monastery. Dinner and overnight Jerusalem.
Day 6
After breakfast, we have a free day in Jerusalem, with a chance to relax, explore some more or do some shopping in the Old City. Dinner and overnight Jerusalem.
Day 7
After breakfast, we have an opportunity to share worship with Christians at a variety of local churches. In the afternoon we visit the Tomb of Lazarus in Bethany and enjoy a devotional walk following, the route Jesus took on Palm Sunday to Bethphage. We continue to the surnmit of the Mount of Olives and view the city. Dinner and overnight Jerusalem.
Day 8
After breakfast, we travel to the Jordan Valley and spend some time at the excavations of Beth Shean, before continuing to Tiberias on the shores of the Sea of Galilec. Dinner and overnight Tiberias.
Day 9
After breakfast, we travel to Mount Tabor to visit the Church of the Transfiguration, high above the Jezreel Valley, with views of the surrounding countryside. We continue to Nazareth, Jesus' hometown and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, as well as the ancient synagogue and Mary's Well. We return to Tiberias via the Marriage Church at Cana. Dinner and overnight Tiberias.
Day 10
After breakfast, we start the day with a trip across the Sea of Galilee in a replica wooden boat to Capernaum. We visit Mensa Christi where Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection and the Church of the Loaves and Fishes at TabOa. We continue to the Mount of the Beatitudes, and trave 1 around the lakeside to Bethsaida and Kursi, associated with the miracle of the Gadarene Swine. Dinner and ovemight Tiberias.
Day 11
After breakfast, we enjoy some free time (depending on the flight time). We then transfer to the airport for our return flight to the UK.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Indication of your
interest in this trip needs to be made as soon as possible so that flights
and hotels can be reserved!
The (important) small print and how to book
Registration/Bookings will be accepted on a 'first come - first served' basis.
The cost for is £1079 per person from London Heathrow Airport. A deposit of £100 is payable with the confirmed booking. Dove Ministries UK can arrange monthly savings facilities for those who wish to pay the balance on a regular monthly basis.
Whilst it is our intention to include all the visits shown in the above itinerary, it may be necessary to change the itinerary if any particular place is not open for, or available to, tourists. In the event that some places may not be available every effort will be made to substitute alternative venues/activities, depending on length of notice of closure given to the tour operators.
The price does include: All tours in deluxe airconditioned coaches, the services of a fully qualified English speaking guide, entrance fees and porterage plus UK and Isra'el airport taxes. Accomodation in good hotels in twin bedded rooms on a half board basis and Travel Insurance.
The price does not include: Visa fees (if necessary), travel to/from London Heathrow Airport, single room supplement which is £219 per person, gratuities, lunches, public transport costs.
How to book - email me for a booking form. See below for the email link.
A full UK passport is needed with an expiry date 6 months AFTER your return journey- it is your responsibility to check your passport before you book!
General Information: The Tour Operator for this pilgrimage will be Tours for Churches
ABTA No. V0550 IATA Authorised Agent
The Booking terms and conditions of Tours for Churches apply - copies are available on request.
E & .O.E. Please read the terms and conditions on the booking form.
How to book:
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with your name, address and telephone
number so that we can send you a brochure and booking form.
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