JT Travel Service

 Itinerary:

Day 1

Depart for our overnight flight to Tel Aviv.

Day 2

We arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv where we will be met and transferred to our hotel for overnight. (D)

Day 3  Caesarea/ Meggido / Haifa/ Acre

Today we depart our hotel in Tel Aviv and drive along the coastal road to Caesarea, an ancient Mediterranean city and capital of Judea under the Romans. Visit the archeological excavations of the ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct including the well preserved water supply system. It was at Caesarea where Pontius Pilate governed during the time of Jesus; where Cornelius, the first Roman centurion, was converted by Simon Peter and Paul was imprisoned before being taken to Rome. Continue to Meggido, identified as the site of Armageddon where the final battle will be fought between the forces of the good and the evil (Rev16:16). Drive to Haifa for a panoramic view of the Bahai Gardens also known as The Hanging Gardens of Haifa – a UNESCO Heritage Site and the Haifa Bay- Israel’s only natural harbor on the Mediterranean.  Visit the ancient city and the harbor of Acre. Proceed to Kibbutz Lavi for overnight. (B/D)

Day 4 Tiberias / Capernaum / Banias

After a short tour of Tiberias, we take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, the very place where Jesus walked on the water and where He said to his disciples “Cast the net on the right-hand side of the boat and you will find a catch.” So they cast and then they were not able to haul it in because of the great number of fish (John 21:6). Visit Capernaum on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus began His Ministry. See the remains of the ancient synagogue where Jesus preached and the new church built atop St Peter’s house. Proceed to Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of Multiplication where Jesus fed a crowd of 5,000. Visit the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes with its 4th century mosaic floor. See the Church of the Primacy Peter where Peter received his commission from Jesus to “feed my lambs”. Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive to the Banias Spring and waterfalls. Return to Kibbutz Lavi for overnight. (B/D)

Day 5 Nazareth / Beit Shean

Drive to Nazareth via Cana - the site of the first Miracle where Jesus turned water into wine at the Wedding Feast. Here we visit the Church of Annunciation- believed to be the site of Mary’s house where Gabriel informed her that she would give birth to the Messiah. See the St Joseph’s workshop and Mary’s well. Drive to Yardenit, the baptismal site on the Jordan River. Continue to Beth Shean a newly excavated city and visit the Roman theatre. We drive along the Jordan Valley and through the desert to Jericho and view the Mount of Temptation where it is said to be the place where Jesus was tempted by Satan after fasting 40 days and 40 nights. Continue to Jerusalem for overnight. (B/D)

Day 6 Jerusalem – Old City

We begin the day with driving up to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city of Jerusalem. We then walk down the hill to Dominus Flevit Chapel, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Walk along the Palm Sunday road to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations, also known as the Church or Basilica of the Agony which enshrines a section of bedrock where Jesus is said to have prayed before His arrest. Enter the Old City and walk along the VIA DOLOROSA with each station commemorating an event along Jesus’ route to crucifixion from Pilate’s judgment hall to Golgotha. Visit the CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE which commemorates the hill of crucifixion and the tomb of Christ’s burial. Proceed to Mount Zion to visit The Cenacle which houses the “Upper Room” where Jesus and his disciples held the Last Supper. Visit the King David’s Tomb a traditional site holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims. Enter within the walls of the city to visit the Cardo, known as the Street of the Pillars. View the Temple Mount (entrance to the mosques not included) and visit the Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall is the Holiest Site in Judaism today. Overnight in Jerusalem. Visit the Garden Tomb (B/D)

Day 7 Jerusalem / New City and Bethlehem

Drive to Ein Karem – the picturesque village which was the birth place of John the Baptist. Visit the Church of Visitation, commemorating Mary’s visit to Elizabeth. Proceed to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the holocaust. Continue to the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum where the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of historical and religious texts are housed. See the miniature model of the Herodian City of Jerusalem as it was at the time of the Second Temple. Proceed to Bethlehem * to visit the Church of Nativity as it marks the traditional place of Christ’s birth. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B /D)

Day 8 Dead Sea/ Masada

Drive to Qumeran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered inside caves. Visit the ancient city and drive along the shore of the Dead Sea, the lowest point and saltiest place on earth. Time and weather permitting, an opportunity will be provided to float on the Dead Sea. We ascend Massada by cable car. Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a rugged natural fortress on top of an isolated rock plateau and was the last stronghold held by the Jewish defenders in their war against the Roman army. Visit the excavations, food storeroom, water irrigation system and Herod’s Palace. Descend by cable car. Return to Jerusalem for overnight. (B/D)

Day 9

Transfer to Tel Aviv airport for your departure back home.

Single supplement : $722 per person in single room.

Included:

* Arrival and departure transfers 

* Daily breakfast and dinner

* English speaking guide

* Entrance fees to the sites as described in the itinerary

* Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee

* Deluxe motor coach

* First class hotel accommodation (maybe replaced with similar category)

Dan panorama tel Aviv / Kibbutz Lavi – Hod Wing / Leonardo Jeruzalem

Not included:

* Airfare

* Items of personal nature

* Tips to driver & guide

* Travel insurance. Strongly recommended.

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Possibility of an airfare price increase in an all-inclusive tour with air component.

Airfare price is guaranteed only when fully paid.  Airline tickets or air tours being purchased maybe subject to supplemental price  increases after the date of deposit is made due to additional charges imposed by a supplier or government. Additional sums may be charged by JT Travel Service to offset increased fees, fuel surcharges, taxes, and fluctuations in foreign exchange markets or any    combination thereof. Traveler must consent in writing any post-purchase (deposit) price increases and authorizes JT Travel Service to charge the credit card or collect cash payment for such additional amounts.  Click here

Tour Price:

The prices quoted in this flyer are based on land tour rates and exchange rates in effect June 28, 2014.  Such prices are subject to change without notice prior to departure due to increased government taxes/ fees and fluctuations in foreign exchange markets

Documents:

All travel   documents will be mailed 30 days before departure.

Code-Share Rule:

The airline carrier, which may include the carrier's code-share partner, will be assigned and disclosed at that time. Itinerary with code-share partner - traveler must check in at the code -share airline's counter.    

Terms of payment, cancellation and Refund

* Deposit:  $300 per person due upon registration. Deposit is refundable if written cancellation notice is received within 14 days from date of payment. Valid refund request will be processed within 14 days of receipt of claim.

* Schedule of payment:

1st Partial payment-- due 120 days before date of departure

Full payment--due 90 days before date of departure

* Mode of payment:  cash, credit /debit card and check (payable to JT Travel Service). NO 3rd party credit card accepted.

* Cancellation: Once the tour commences, no refunds will be made for any trip interruptions, unused services, missed meals and/or any voluntary modifications made by the tour participant.

Once payment(s) has/have been received, the following cancellation fees will apply:

Prior to departure Cancellation Fee:

60 – 46 days before departure 15% of tour price

45 – 31 days before departure 20% of tour price

30 – 16 days before departure 50% of tour price

15 – Days or less or no-show 100% or tour price

Refund: Valid refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt of a written request.