Coral Travel & Tours, Ltd.

2022 CROSSWIND CHURCH ISRAEL TOUR

Hosted by Pastor John Absher

November 28 – December 7, 2022

This 2022 Crosswind Church Israel Tour with Pastor John Absher is an amazing opportunity to explore the land of the Bible. This is where the scriptures were written; Jesus was born, lived and completed his Earthly ministry. You’ll visit places you’ve read about in the Bible such as: Jaffa, Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, the Jordan River, Sea of Galilee, Megiddo, Bet She’anthe Mount of OlivesGarden of Gethsemanethe Temple Mount and Western Wall, along with other cultural sites like the Yad Vashem, and the Israel Museum. Experience the Bible come to life.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2022

USA / TEL AVIV

Depart for an overnight flight to Tel-Aviv.

DAY 2 – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2022

ARRIVAL / TEL AVIV

Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv where your Coral representative will be waiting to greet and assist you inside the terminal. Meet your guide and drive to your hotel in Tel Aviv. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Tel Aviv.

DAY 3 – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2022

JAFFA / CAESAREA / MOUNT CARMEL / MEGIDDO / SEA OF GALILEE

After your Israeli breakfast have a short walking tour of Jaffa. Jaffa is known in the bible as Joppa and considered the world’s oldest port. It is also where the prophet Jonah set sail for Tarshish. Jaffa is associated with the deeds of Peter. Travel via the Sharon plain to Caesarea. Caesarea was the seat of the Roman Procurator of the Judea in the time of Christ and the place St. Peter converted the Centurion Cornelius (Acts 10:24). Explore the Roman Theater and the aqueduct and view the ruins of Roman, Byzantine and Crusader times. Continue to Mt. Carmel, to the “Mukhraka” the site where Elijah challenged and defeated the 450 prophets of Baal (King 18:20). Drive via the ancient Via Maris “Way of the Sea” to Megiddo, the fortress city of King Solomon, later built upon by King Ahab. The books of Daniel and Revelation will come alive as we study about the final Battle of Armageddon (Revelation 16: 14-19) while viewing the Plains of Jezreel. Drive through Nazareth, the home of Joseph and Mary and through the city of Cana of Galilee, where Jesus performed his first miracle (John 2: 1-11): turning jars of water into wine. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Tiberias.

DAY 4 – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2022

TEL DAN / CAESAREA PHILIPPI / GOLAN HEIGHTS / CAPERNAUM / MT. OF BEATITUDES

Drive along the Hula Valley to Tel Dan and visit the remains of the city. Continue to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter made his confession of faith to Jesus. Via a ride through the Golan Heights we return to the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, the area where Jesus spent his years of ministry. See the ruins of Capernaum, the town where Jesus made his home after leaving Nazareth. View the remains of the ancient synagogue in which he may have preached and the house of Peter. Continue on to the Mt. of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount. For lunch you will be able to sample the St. Peter fish (on your own). Continue to Tabgha where the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes took place. At Kibbutz Ginosar, visit the “Ancient Boat” believed to be from Jesus’ time. End the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Tiberias.

DAY 5 – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2022

JORDAN RIVER / BET SHE’AN / GIDEON’S SPRING  / BET ALPHA / JERUSALEM

After breakfast you will have an opportunity to be baptized at Yardenit. Then, leave the Sea of Galilee and drive to Bet She’an. Recent excavations there have disclosed the impressive ruins of the country’s largest city in the Roman and Byzantine periods, which was destroyed by an earthquake in 749 CE. Visit Ein Harod, the site of Judge Gideon (Judges 7: 1-25). Continue on to Bet Alpha to see the ancient synagogue. The tour continues through the Jordan Valley past Jericho, believed to be the world’s oldest walled city. This was the first city taken by Joshua when the Hebrews returned from Egypt – ‘and the walls fell down’. It was also the site of the Mount of Temptation (Mark 1:13). Drive to Jerusalem. Enter the city of Jerusalem in the traditional way and view the city from Mt. Scopus. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.

DAY 6 – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2022

JERUSALEM

In the morning ascend the Mt. of Olives for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Old City of Jerusalem. Walk along the Palm Sunday Way and descend to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus spent the last night before he was arrested. Visit the famous Church of All Nations. Walk along the “last way” to Mt. Zion. Cross the Kidron Valley and see the Tombs of Absalom, Zachary and James. Visit the Church of Peter in Gallicantu, the site where Peter denied his Lord three times. It was also the House of the High Priest Caiaphas where Jesus was interrogated. Continue on to the Last Supper Room  and King David’s Tomb. Walk to the Pool of Bethesda, and St. Anne’s Church, a fine example of Crusader architecture.  Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.

DAY 7 – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022

MASADA / EIN GEDI / QUMRAN / DEAD SEA

After an early breakfast, depart Jerusalem and travel along the shore of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, to Masada. Ascend Masada by cable car. Masada is the site of the most dramatic act in Jewish history. Explore the ancient excavation of Herod’s palaces, the bathhouse, the storerooms, the ramp, and the oldest synagogue in the world. Continue to Ein Gedi, the desert oasis where David hid from Saul. Visit the oasis and hike to the waterfall. Drive to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls where found. Enjoy an afternoon “float” on the Dead Sea. Return to Jerusalem passing the traditional site of the Inn of the Good Samaritan. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.

DAY 8 – MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2022

JERUSALEM / VALLEY OF ELAH / BETHLEHEM

The day starts with a visit to Mt. Moriah. Walk through the Jewish Quarter to the Western Wall. Continue on to the Southern Wall excavation at the Davidson Center. Drive out of Jerusalem to the Elah Valley where David fought Goliath. In the afternoon, visit the Shepherds’ Field and the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Return to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.

DAY 9 – TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2022

CITY OF DAVID / YAD VASHEM / ISRAEL MUSEUM / GARDEN TOMB / FAREWELL DINNER

This morning visit the City of David and Pool of Siloam. Visit the Rabbinical Tunnel. Drive to the western side of the city and visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum. See the Menorah next to the Knesset building. Then, visit the Israel Museum where the Dead Sea Scrolls are kept in the Shrine of the Book. View the Holy Land model of Jerusalem as it was in the Second Temple period (the time of Jesus). End the day at the Garden Tomb. Farewell dinner. Overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.

 DAY 10 – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022

TEL AVIV / USA

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.  Arrive USA the same day.

*Subject to Change*

Tour Benefits

This inspiring 2022 Crosswind Church Israel Tour is a custom-designed church Holy Land tour with a biblical emphasis. Visit some of the most significant historical, cultural and biblical sites in the country. Learn about the roots of your faith where the Bible was written. Draw nearer to Jesus as you walk where he walked.

Locations

Jaffa, Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, Sea of Galilee, Mount of Olives, Jordan River, Old City of Jerusalem, Mount of Beatitudes, Caesarea Philippi, Megiddo, Capernaum, Bet She’an, Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, and many more.

Among other amazing sites, visit the Davidson Center (Southern Wall excavation), Yad Vashem, the Israel Museum, Garden Tomb, the pool of Siloam, Jordan River, Church of Peter in Gallicantu, and the house of the High Priest Caiaphas.

Features Included in this 2022 Crosswind Church Israel Tour

  • Round trip airfare: MIAMI/TLV/MIAMI
  • Airline taxes & surcharges (Currently $700, to be adjusted at time of ticketing)**
  • Hotel accommodations in Israel:
    • Tel Aviv – Metropolitan Hotel*
    • Tiberias – Leonardo Hotel*
    • Jerusalem – Leonardo Hotel*
  • Breakfast & dinner daily at hotels
  • Licensed English-speaking guide throughout
  • Round trip transfers: Airport/Hotel/Airport
  • Touring in a deluxe air-conditioned motor-coach
  • Sightseeing per itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all included sites
  • Porterage, hotel taxes & service charges
  • Tips to guide, driver & hotel staff
  • Head-sets
  • Farewell Dinner

Not Included in this 2022 Crosswind Church Israel Tour

  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance – (highly recommended & available at an additional cost)
  • Anything not mentioned as included
*Or similar
** At time of writing, subject to change – any changes will be billed at time of ticketing. Please see our terms and conditions for additional info.

Deposit

A deposit of $350.00 per person, along with a completed registration form, is required to ensure your space on this tour.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Deposits and Payments for the 2022 Crosswind Church Israel Tour

A deposit of $350.00 is required with each reservation to guarantee booking. The balance is due 60 days prior to departure. All checks should be made payable to Coral Travel & Tours, Ltd.

Tour Arrangements

Air –  Air arrangements are included in most group tours. Air is available to individual travelers upon request.

Land –  All packages including overnight hotel stays are quoted based upon double occupancy sharing a twin or double room with private facilities. Coral Travel & Tours, Ltd. does not arrange sharing for individual travelers. Single rooms are available at additional cost. Coral Travel & Tours, Ltd. reserves the right to substitute hotels based upon availability when necessary. Sightseeing and entrance fees are included as per itinerary. Individual passengers and passengers arriving independently from a scheduled group are responsible for their own transfers.

Not Included

Gratuities, airport taxes and transfers (unless specifically included in certain group tours), optional tours, charges for passports, vaccinations and inoculations, excess baggage charges, accident, trip cancellation and baggage insurance, telephone and cable charges, laundry, meals not specified in the itinerary, liquor, items of a personal nature and any items not specifically listed as included.

Cancellation Penalties

All cancellations must be in writing

  • Up to 100 days prior to departure date $75.00 cancellation fee
  • From 99-61 days prior to departure date $250.00 cancellation fee
  • From 60-46 days prior to departure date $350.00 cancellation fee
  • From 45 days prior to departure date and on – full cancellation fee (100%)

Passports/Visa

You will be required to provide Coral Travel & Tours with a copy of your passport with final payment. Please Note: The State of Israel requires that your passport have an expiration date not less than 6 months after your date of arrival in Israel. There is no visa requirement for citizens of the United States traveling to Israel. Other nationals should contact their consulate for visa information. For other destinations please contact Coral Travel & Tours, Ltd. Coral Travel & Tours does NOT process visa applications. No inoculations are currently required for travel to Israel. Please contact public health authorities for further information or other destinations.

Fuel Surcharge

Please note fuel surcharges are set by the airline and Coral Travel & Tours has no control over nor receives advance notice of changes. Due to fluctuating global oil prices, the fee may change. The airline will only guarantee the fee at time of ticketing. If the airline imposes an increase, the difference will be the responsibility of each traveler and will be collected prior to departure.

Insurance Note

Travel Insurance is Highly recommended, See attached information. The Exclusion for Pre – Existing Condition will be waived i9f premium is received at the time of orwithin 14 days of the initial deposit/payment for the trip. See Travel Insurance Certificate for complete details. Travel Insurance Benefits are administered by :Trip Mate, Inc. (in CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency). 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 6411, 1-800-888-7292, To review full plan details online, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpF418C

Baggage

Suitcases: 1 per person, not to exceed 50 lbs. for 1 bag. Each can measure up to 62 linear inches (length + height + width). Carry On Luggage: 1 per person, not to exceed 11 lbs. Each can measure up to 45 linear inches (length + height + width).

Deviations

Any change in the basic program will result in the charge of $150 per change per person plus any additional charges that may apply for revised air or land arrangements.

Disclaimer

CORAL TRAVEL & TOURS LTD. (CORAL), and/or its agents and their representatives abroad, act only as agents for the tour participants in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, touring, restaurants, or any other services in connection with the itinerary. They will exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements. However, they do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity to person or property because of any act or default of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, company, or person rendering any of the services included in the tours. The tickets, coupons, tariffs, rules or contracts currently in use by any carrier, hotel, restaurant, or other contractor rendering services shall constitute the sole contract between such contractor and the tour participants. CORAL, and/or its agents and their representatives abroad, accept no responsibility for any damage, delay, or injury due to sickness, pilferage, labor disputes, machinery breakdown, government restraints, hostile acts, terrorism, weather, acts of God, or any other cause beyond their personal control. CORAL, and/or its agents and their representatives abroad are not responsible for loss of or damage to your luggage, accidents en route, or ill health which may require travelers to miss parts of the tour or to return home without the group. No carrier shall be responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time tour participants are not on board its own conveyance. The tour programs are planned in advance. If between planning time and the actual tour operation, circumstances beyond control require changes, CORAL, and/or its agents and their representatives abroad reserve the right to vary itineraries and substitute components of tour programs. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for any reason whatsoever to alter the arrangements of the itinerary, such alterations may be made without penalty to the operators. The right is reserved to accept or refuse any person as a member of the tour.

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BROCHURE

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