Coral Travel & Tours, Ltd.

Calvary Chapel Fallbrook 2017 Israel Tour

Tour Host: Pastor Barry Mahler

April 27 – May 7, 2017

Join this Calvary Chapel Fallbrook church pilgrimage to Israel and experience the holy scriptures come alive. You’ll visit many of the most significant biblical sites in the Holy Land such as: Jaffa, Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, Sea of Galilee, Bethsaida, Tel Dan, Capernaum, The Temple Mount, Garden of Gethsemane, King Hezekiah’s tunnel and many more.

Day 1 – THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2017

USA / TEL AVIV
Flight from USA to Tel-Aviv

DAY 2 – FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017

ARRIVAL / JAFFA / TEL AVIV
Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel-Aviv where your Coral representative will be waiting to greet and assist you. Meet your guide and drive to your hotel. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Tel Aviv.

DAY 3 – SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2017

CAESAREA / MT. CARMEL / MEGIDDO / SEA OF GALILEE
In the morning travel through the Sharon plain to Caesarea, the seat of the Roman Procurator of Judea at the time of Christ, and the site where Peter converted the centurion Cornelius. This fortified harbor city was built 2000-years-ago by King Herod the Great. View the ruins of Roman, Byzantine and Crusader times. Explore the Roman Theater and the Aqueducts. A drive up Mt. Carmel brings you to the site where Elijah challenged and defeated the 450 prophets of Baal. Continue to Megiddo, the Fortress City of King Solomon, later built again by King Ahab. The books of Daniel and Revelation come alive as you study about the final Battle of Armageddon. Drive to Mt. Precipice for a view of Nazareth. On your way to Tiberias pass Cana of Galilee. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Tiberias.

DAY 4 – SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2017

SEA OF GALILEE / GOLAN HEIGHTS
The day begins with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Continue to Kibbutz Ginosar and visit the “ancient boat” believed to be from the time of Jesus. Continue on to Hazor. Drive to Tel Dan, an important biblical city and a breathtaking nature reserve. The bible mentions the city a few times: “From Dan to Beer Sheba”. Continue to Banias, site of ancient Caesarea Philippi. It is here that Peter made his confession of faith in Jesus (Matthew 16:13). Enjoy a panoramic view of the Golan Heights from Mt. Bental. In the afternoon visit Nazareth Village. Return to Tiberias. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Tiberias.

DAY 5 – MONDAY, MAY 01, 2017

TABGHA / CAPERNAUM / KURSI
This morning visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the sermon on the mount (Matthew 5:1-12). Continue to Tabgha. Visit Capernaum, the town Jesus made his home after leaving Nazareth. Capernaum is the place where Jesus recruited the first of His disciples (Matthew 4:13Luke 4:31-37Matthew 8:14-17Mark 2:1-12Matthew 8:5-13Mark 5:21-43Matthew 11:23-24). Visit the excavation of the ancient synagogue and the house of St. Peter. Visit the newly dug site of Bethsaida, which, according to scripture, is the site of the feeding of the 5000. Continue on to Kursi, the site of the miracle with the swine. We’ll end the day at the Jordan River with an opportunity to be baptized (optional). Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Tiberias.

DAY 6 – TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017

BET SHE’AN / GIDEON’S SPRING / QUMRAN / TEL ARAD / DEAD SEA
Today is Independence day! After breakfast leave Tiberias and drive to Bet She’an. Recent excavations have unveiled the impressive ruins of the country’s largest city in the Roman and Byzantine periods, which was destroyed by an earthquake in 749 AD. Drive through the Jordan Valley and stop at the War Monument of the Jordan Valley (at the Junction of Ma’ale Ephraim) overlooking the Gilgal region, the crossing point of the Israelites to the Promised Land. On to Ein Harod – Gideon’s Spring. Continue along 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”- and was also the site of the Mt. of Temptation. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. You will also visit Tel Arad.  Dinner and overnight: Hotel at the Dead Sea.

DAY 7 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2017

DEAD SEA / MASADA / EIN GEDI / JERUSALEM
This morning enjoy a “float” on the Dead Sea. Depart your hotel at the Dead Sea and drive to Masada and ascend Masada by cable car. 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, an oasis on the Dead Sea shore. Near the 200 meter high waterfall is a cave where David had his famous meeting with King Saul (First Samuel 24: 1-23). A walk around the reservation confirms that Ein Gedi is one of the most beautiful reservations in the world. Drive to Jerusalem and enter the city as a pilgrim. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.

DAY 8 – THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017

JERUSALEM
After breakfast drive to Mt. Moriah. Visit the Western Wall, last remnant of the second Jewish Temple during the time of Jesus. Walk up to the Temple site and view the Dome of the Rock and El Aqsa Mosque. Visit the Cardo (the Jewish Quarter) and the Davidson Center (Southern Wall). Stand next to the excavation of the City of David and partake in the archaeological sifting of the remains of the Temple Mount (“Emek Zurim”). Continue to the City of David and Hezekiah’s Tunnel. Walk to the Pool of Bethesda and St. Anne’s Church, a fine example of Crusader architecture. End your day with a visit to the Rabbinical Tunnel. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.

DAY 9 – FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017

JERUSALEM
Take a morning drive to the western side of the city. Stand next to the Menorah, across from the Knesset (Israeli parliament).  Then, visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial, a visit you will never forget. Continue to the Israel Museum, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed and the Holy Land walk-around model of the city of Jerusalem as it was in the Second Temple period. End your visit with communion at the Garden Tomb. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.

DAY 10 – SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017

JERUSALEM / ELLA VALLEY / DEPARTURE
Spend the morning out of Jerusalem visiting Bet Shemesh, Zorah in the Soreck Valley and the Ella Valley. Return to Jerusalem. Ascend the Mount 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. Drive along the Kidron Valley and see the Tombs of Absalom, Zachary, and James. Farewell dinner. Overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.

DAY 11 – SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017

TEL AVIV – USA
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight back to the USA. Arrive the same day. *Subject to Change*
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Tour Benefits

This 11-day Calvary Chapel Fallbrook 2017 Israel tour, led by Pastor Barry Mahler, is a custom designed tour of Israel with biblical teaching and insights. Join this tour and be spiritually renewed.

Locations

Jaffa, Caesarea, Mount Carmel, Sea of Galilee, Bethsaida, Kursi, Jerusalem, Tel Dan, Capernaum, Bet She’an, Nazareth, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Masada and many more.

Among other important sites, visit the Davidson Center, the 1st Century boat at Kibbutz Ginosar, St. Anne’s Church, the Rabbinical Tunnels, Garden Tomb, Western Wall, Yad Vashem, and the Israel Museum.

Features Included

  • Round trip airfare: Los Angeles / Tel Aviv / Los Angeles
  • Airline taxes & surcharges (currently $707 – to be adjusted at time of ticketing)**
  • Meeting & assistance at airport in Israel upon arrival & departure
  • 9 nights hotel accommodations plus 1 late check-out:
    • 3 nights Kibbutz Nof Ginosar Guest House*
    • 6 nights Leonardo Jerusalem 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

  • Extra meals
  • 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.
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Join the Calvary Chapel Fallbrook Tour this coming April with Israel tour host Pastor Barry Mahler.

Air/Land Package

$3,845 per person/double occupancy

Land Only Package

$2,588 per person/double occupancy

Single Room Supplement

$760

Deposit

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

866.267.2511                       MON – FRI 9:00AM – 5:00PM (EASTERN TIME)

Deposits and Payments

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, 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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