INNER FAITH TRAVEL is a non-denominational Christian travel company, established to serve the travel needs of the Church. 932 Itinerary – Tour To Israel With Pastor Kathy Gray from 1st February to 16th February, 2015.

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2015 Tour To Israel With Pastor Kathy Gray
1st Feb - 16th Feb, 2015
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2. Hosted By: Pastor Kathy Gray
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Tour price: $5895.00 per person twin share
$580.00 Ticket & Fuel Tax per person. Tipping is included
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932 Itinerary – Tour To Israel With Pastor Kathy Gray
1st February – 16th February, 2015
Tour Cost: $5895.00 per person
BASED ON TWIN SHARE ACCOMMODATION
Featuring
ISRAEL: Old city of Joppa, Herod’s Palace, Mount Carmel, Megiddo Valley,
MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, Golan Heights, Beit-Shean, Dead Sea, Ein Gedi
and Qumran, Mount Zion, Upper Room and King David’s Tomb, Western
Wall, Mount of Olives, Via Dolorosa, City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel.

4. SUNDAY 1st February 2015
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Depart Sydney to Tel Aviv, ISRAEL via Bangkok. Meals on flight.
MONDAY 2nd February
Early morning arrival into Tel Aviv. Met by Inner Faith Travel representative
and, on the way to our hotel, visit the old city of Joppa, followed by a day of
rest and recreation after the long flight. Options to rest, swim in the
Mediterranean Sea, or just take a walk. Overnight Tel Aviv. (Meals in flight-D)

5. TUESDAY 3rd February
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Travelling north today we will visit the ancient sea-port of Caesarea, the site of
Herod’s Palace, home of Cornelius and where Paul was brought to trial.
Afterwards, we travel to the Crusader Capital Ancient Acco or Acre as it is
known today, stopping off at Haifa along the way. Overnight Acco. (B-D)
WEDNESDAY 4th February
We spend the morning in Acco, a UNESCO world heritage site because of the
amazing Crusader underground city that is slowly being revealed. There is a
very colourful and authentic market and fishing port with lots of character.
Visit to the Turkish Bath House with sight and sound show. We journey a little
further north to take the cable car down the cliff face to the grottos at Rosh
Hanikra. Overnight Acco. (B-D)

6. THURSDAY 5th February
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We travel to Mount Carmel and Muhraqa, where Elijah called down fire from
Heaven to defeat the prophets of Baal. Passing through the Megiddo Valley,
we see the large plain where the final battle of Armageddon is prophesied to
take place and visit Tel Megiddo a city of Solomon. Our journey then takes us
to Nazareth where Jesus grew to manhood visiting the Church of
Annunciation, (Luke 1:26-38) which covers the boyhood home of Jesus. We
spend time at Nazareth Village recreating village lifestyle during the time of
Jesus experiencing the Nazareth Jesus knew! From there we will visit the
Mount of the Precipice where Jesus was driven by the crowd. (Luke 4:16-30)
Continuing on as we round the crest of a hill the SEA OF GALILEE unfolds in a
breathtaking panoramic scene before our eyes.Overnight Galilee. (B-D)

7. FRIDAY 6th February
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Today, we explore this historical area of Galilee. Our special traditional sailing
vessel will take us across the Sea of Galilee, stopping in the middle for a time
of reflection and worship. We disembark at Nof Ginnosar a kibbutz located on
the shores of the Galilee where we will see the remains of a boat from the
time of Jesus. Arriving later to CAPERNAUM, the city of Jesus, we visit the ruins
of the synagogue where Jesus performed many miracles.
We will visit ST PETER’S PRIMACY CHURCH. You will see the new excavations of
ST PETER’S house and visit TABGHA, where Jesus multiplied the loaves and
fishes to feed the multitudes. Later we ascend to the top of the MOUNT OF
BEATITUDES, where we will read the Sermon on the Mount. Enjoy a St Peter’s
Fish lunch in a restaurant by the Sea of Galilee. Overnight Galilee. (B-D)

8. SATURDAY 7th February
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Departing from Tiberias we travel north climbing the heights of the Galilee to
the centre of Jewish Kabbalah and mysticism, Safed. Stroll through the streets
at leisure to visit ancient Synagogues and the many studios featuring the work
of famous Israeli artists. We continue to the source of the Jordan River on the
slopes of Mt Hermon where St Peter made his confession at CAESAREA
PHILIPPI. We also make a visit to Banias.
Before returning to our hotel we will drive up to the Golan Heights where
miracles took place in the Six Day War of 1967. Overnight Galilee. (B-D)

9. SUNDAY 8th February
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Today we travel south, following the Jordan Valley to the Decapolis city
of Beit-Shean where King Saul’s body was hung on the walls of the city.
Continue on to visit the ancient city of Jericho and then to the baptismal site of
John the Baptist before travelling along the Dead Sea, visiting Ein Gedi and
Qumran on our way to our resort hotel where we will ‘float’ in the Dead Sea.
Overnight Dead Sea. (B-D)

10. MONDAY 9th February
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This morning we ascend by cable car the mighty fortress of MASADA, built by
King Herod, the site of the last heroic 3-year stand of 960 Jewish defenders
against the Roman Empire. From its heights we enjoy tremendous views of
Jordan and the Dead Sea.
From here we travel west to Beer Sheva and visit the Park of the Australian
Soldier, the British Cemetery where Australian, New Zealand and British
soldiers lay at rest together, Tel es Saba where the NZ Mounted Rifles and
some Australians took the high place, Chauvel’s Hill from where we can view
the plain where the 800 Australian Light horsemen rode into history with their
famous charge and the Biblical site of Abraham’s well.Overnight Beer
Sheva. (B-D)

11. TUESDAY 10th February
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This morning make the short journey to Bethlehem to visit the Church of
Nativity. En route, see Rachel’s Tomb and spend some special moments in
the Shepherds Fields. Time in Bethlehem, at the Three Arches Souvenir Shop,
for some good souvenir shopping. Driving towards Jerusalem we will stop on
Mt Scopus to see the incredible view of the Old City and visit the British War
Cemetery there. Lunch at Yad Vashem and spend the remainder of our day at
this very moving Memorial to the lives taken during the Holocaust.
Optional: Go to King of Kings Church for Praise Jerusalem in the
evening. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)

12. WEDNESDAY 11th February
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A full day of touring Old Jerusalem including the Church of the Ascension at
Bethany, Mount of Olives, Palm Sunday Road, and the Garden of Gethsemane.
Enter into the Old City through Lion’s Gate visit the Pools of Bethesda, St. Anne’s
Church and the Antonia Fortress. Walk the Way of the Cross along the Via
Dolorosaand visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. From there we walk to Christ
Church at Jaffa Gate. Optional evening visit to the Herodian Tunnel, site of a scale
model of the Temple Mount. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
THURSDAY 12th February
Tour the new city of Jerusalem including the Menorah and the Knesset, Israel’s
parliament building. See the Model City of Jerusalem in the time of Jesus and the
Shrine of the Book, (housing fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls) at the Israel
Museum. Visit Mount Zion, the Upper Room and King David’s Tomb. In the
Jewish Quarter we pray at the Western Wall. Security permitting, ascend
the Temple Mount to the Dome of the Rock. See the newly restored Hurva
Synagogue, the Cardo, recreated implements of worship at the Temple Institute
and the Burnt House. Jerusalem Light and Sound Show in the evening.
Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)

13. FRIDAY 13th February
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Morning visit to the Garden Tomb. Pastor Kathy will lead Communion at an
open air altar beside the Garden Tomb. The serenity of this place makes it a
spiritual oasis within this bustling city. We visit the City of David archaeological
site and for the adventurous an opportunity for underground exploration
through Hezekiah’s Tunnel exiting at the Pool of Siloam. Free afternoon to
enjoy a visit to the Citadel of David Museum or walk on the walls of the old city
of Jerusalem. Western Wall Tunnels. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)

14. SATURDAY 14th February
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A free day in Jerusalem; re-visit some of the sites; discover something new;
shop; relax before the long flight home and in the evening, be transferred to
the Tel Aviv Airport to fly out to Australia.
SUNDAY 15th February
Arrival into Bangkok where we connect to our onward flight to Australia. (BMeals in Flight)
MONDAY 16th February
Arrival into Australia inspired by our experience in the Holy Land and ready to
share our memories with family and friends (Meals in Flight)

15. SUMMARY OF TOUR
Price includes Round trip airfare from Australia to Israel via Bangkok and return from Israel. All
airport assistance, touring expenses in all countries visited with an English speaking tour guide
in modern air-conditioned coaches, nightly accommodation in 3 or 4 star hotels, majority of
hotel and airport baggage handling, all entrance fees and meals where indicated
(Breakfast – Dinner).
Price does not include Beverages with meals, tipping expenses, airline departure/ticket taxes,
drinks, Visa cost (if applicable), or Travel Insurance.
COST AUD $5895.00 per person twin share
Plus: AUD $580.00 Ticket & Fuel Tax per person
Tipping is included
(Cost subject to a minimum of 15 adults travelling).
SINGLE room supplement costs are available on request.
Business Class Upgrade quotes available on request.
Additional Travel/Tours, Extensions and/or Stopover options available on request.
NB. Any additional travel/upgrade expenses must be booked & paid in full 60 days prior to
Australian departure. A minimal fee shall apply for Travellers deviating flights from the return
date of the group.
This tour is being made possible through Inner Faith Travel and Lawrence Hirsch. Prices and
dates are subject to change at any time at the discretion of Inner Faith Travel due to currency
fluctuations, flight rescheduling or airfare increases, etc. at time of publication 10/06/13

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