Christian
Tours in Israel
Star
Tours -
the pilgrim division of Travelink, has a long experience in arranging
tailor made pilgrimages for Christian churches of all denominations
and groups. This is achieved by close consultation with the church
or group leader/s. Tour budgets are available to suit every need.
To
e-mail an enquiry click here
Holyland
Pilgrimages
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We
offer:
- Presentations
to groups and churches with no obligation
- Representatives
in Israel - available 24 hours a day
- Personal
planning for each group
- Israel visitors
pack for each group member
- Free places
for group leaders & organisers
Full itineraries
are available on request. Ask for a Star Tours group leader introduction
folder.
To
e-mail an enquiry click here.
Sample
8 Day Tour top
The
following is a sample 8 day...
Day
1
- Flights
- Evening meal
- Transfer to Hotel
in Jerusalem
Fly
from London to Ben Gurion Airport. (A meal will be served during the
flight.) Transfer by Air-conditioned coach to your Hotel in Jerusalem.
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Day
2
- Jerusalem old
city
- Via Dolorosa
- Church of the
Holy Sepulchre
Following a late breakfast a free morning to explore or shop in the
Old City. P.M. A short optional walking tour of the Old City following
the Via Dolorosa (the way of the cross) and visiting the Church of
the Holy Sepulchre (one of two sights widely held as the site of the
burial of Jesus).
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Day
3
- Dead Sea
- Massada
- Ein Gedi
- Sulphur Springs
Full
day guided tour to the Dead Sea. The highlight of the day will be a
visit to the ancient hill fort of Massada. You will learn of the remarkable
feats of courage by its Jewish occupants against the might of Rome.
After leaving Massada a chance to relax at the Ein Gedi Dead Sea Spa,
here you will be able to experience swimming in the unique Dead Sea,
you will have the opportunity to experience a mud bath and bathe in
the hot sulphur springs.
- Mt Zion
- Western Wall
- Dome of the Rock
Mosque
- Garden Tomb
- Church of the
Holy Nativity
A.M. Guided walking
tour visiting Mt. Zion, Ciaphas's House, David's Tomb, The Western Wall
(the most holy site for Jewish people), The Temple Mount (the site of
Solomon's Temple and now the site of the imposing Dome of the Rock mosque)
and the Garden Tomb (the remaining site held by many as the site of
Christ's burial), where an optional communion service may be held. P.M.
Half day guided tour to Bethlehem and the Church of the Holy Nativity,
the site of the birth of Jesus. There will be an opportunity to view
the Shepherds Fields, traditionally held as the sight of the appearance
of the angels.
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- Tiberias
- Mount of Olives
- Garden of Gethsemane
- Jericho
- Jordan Valley
- Sea of Galilee
Transfer to Tiberias,
but first the coach will take you to the summit of the Mount of Olives
(and a photo opportunity not to be missed) from where there will be
an opportunity to walk down to the Garden of Gethsemane, (the site
where Jesus sweat "as it were" great drops of blood). The coach will
then depart from Jerusalem to Jericho (the world's oldest city) for
lunch and the opportunity of a short camel ride. Following road north,
which runs along the magnificent Jordan Valley. The coach will stop
at the baptismal site on the river, before taking a boat trip on the
Sea of Galilee. The day will be completed with our transfer your Hotel
in the lakeside city of Tiberias for your three final nights.
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A free day to explore and shop in and around Tiberias and the Sea of
Galilee, why not visit the impressive Galilee Experience or visit the
famous Diamond Cutting Factory.
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Mt.
of Beatitudes
- Capernaum
- Golan Heights
A
full day guided tour of the area surrounding the Sea of Galilee, including
the Mt. Of Beatitudes (the site of the Sermon on the Mount), Capernaum
(the town where Jesus lived) and the spectacular Golan Heights.
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Nazareth
- Meggido
- Caesarea
- Return flight
Following
breakfast we travel to Nazareth (the home of Jesus' childhood) where
we shall visit the Church of the Annunciation. After a stop for lunch,
a visit to Meggido (the site of Armageddon). Finally a visit to Caesarea
for a guided visit around the Amphitheatre and Roman Aqueduct, before
spending some time on the beach before setting of to the Airport for
our return flight home.
The above is
a sample itinerary - we can tailor make to your individual requirements.
To
e-mail an inquiry click here
