Thoroughly Equipped Israel Tour

Led by Pastor: Jay Runyon, Grace Bible Fellowship

March 7 – 17, 2022

This Thoroughly Equipped Israel Tour with Pastor Jay Runyon, senior pastor at Grace Bible Fellowship in Tilton, New Hampshire, is sure to surpass anything you may expect of a bible-themed tour of the Holy Land. Join Grace Bible Fellowship as they experience the Bible come to life!  You’ll explore many of the places you’ve read about in the scriptures such as: Jaffa, Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, Sea of Galilee, Megiddo, Bet She’anthe Mount of OlivesGarden of GethsemaneWestern Wall, along with other cultural sites like the Yad Vashem, and the Israel Museum. Explore the roots of your Christian faith.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 – MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2022

USA / TEL AVIV

Flight from USA to Tel-Aviv.


DAY 2 – TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022

ARRIVAL / JAFFA / 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 if time permits drive to Jaffa, one of the oldest cities in the world. Visit the House of Simon the Tanner and walk through Jaffa’s reconstructed Old Quarter. Transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Tel Aviv.


DAY 3 – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

CAESAREA / MOUNT CARMEL / MEGIDDO / SEA OF GALILEE

Depart Tel Aviv and travel 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 will bring us 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 will come alive as we study about the final Battle of Armageddon, while viewing the Plains of Jezreel. Drive via Nazareth, the home of Mary and Joseph, pass Mary’s well and visit the Church of the Annunciation. Continue on to Tiberias via Cana of Galilee. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Tiberias.


DAY 4 – THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2022

MOUNT OF BEATITUDES / TEL DAN / GOLAN HEIGHTS / CAPERNAUM

The day starts with a drive to the Mt. of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount. Drive along the Hula Valley to Tel Dan and visit the remains of the city. Via a ride through the Golan Heights 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. For lunch you will have the St. Peter fish. After a boat ride drive to Tabgha where the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fish took place. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Tiberias.


DAY 5 – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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

Start the day at Yardenit, the Baptismal Center site on the Jordan River where you will have an opportunity to be baptized (optional).  Then, depart the Sea of  Galilee and drive to Bet She’an where 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. Continue to Gideon’s Spring. Drive along the Jordan Valley to Jerusalem and on the way pass 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 Mount of Temptation. Enter the city of Jerusalem in a traditional way. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.


DAY 6 – SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2022

MASADA / EIN GEDI / QUMRAN / DEAD SEA

After breakfast depart for the Dead Sea and visit Ein Gedi, an oasis on the Dead Sea shore and the site where David hid from King Saul (First Samuel 24: 1-23). A walk around the park confirms that Ein Gedi is one of the most beautiful reservations in the world. Continue to Masada, the site of the most dramatic act in Jewish HistoryAscend by cable car. Explore the ancient excavations of Herod’s palace, the bathhouse, the storerooms, the ramp, and the oldest synagogue in the world. Visit the Dead Sea shore for an afternoon “float” on the sea. Continue to Qumran, where the 2000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Return to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.


 DAY 7 – SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 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. 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. Visit the Last Supper Room on Mt. Zion and King David’s Tomb. Walk to the Pool of Bethesda, and St. Anne’s Church, a fine example of Crusader architecture. Continue along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Walk through the colorful Bazaar to the Jaffa Gate. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.


 DAY 8 – MONDAY, MARCH 14, 202

TEMPLE MOUNT / WESTERN WALL / RABBINICAL TUNNEL / DAVIDSON CENTER

The day starts with a drive to Mt. Moriah. Walk up to the Temple site and see the area of the Dome of the Rock and El Aqsa Mosque. Visit the Western Wall, last remnant of the 2nd Jewish Temple during the time of Jesus. Continue with a visit to the Rabbinical Tunnel (the tunnel under the wall) and the Davidson Center, the Southern Wall excavations. You will also visit The City of David and the Pool of Siloam. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.


 DAY 9 – TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022

JERUSALEM

Free day.  Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.


 DAY 10 – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022

YAD VASHEM / ISRAEL MUSEUM / GARDEN TOMB / FAREWELL DINNER

In the morning, visit Yad Vashem, the National Holocaust Museum. Drive through the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) and visit the famous Menorah (the official sign of the State of Israel). Proceed to the Israel Museum to see the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are exhibited and the Holy Land walk-around model of the city of Jerusalem as it was in the 2nd Temple period (the time of Jesus). We’ll end our visit in Jerusalem with a service at the Garden TombFarewell dinner. Overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.


 DAY 11 – THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022

TEL AVIV / USA

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

*Subject to Change*

TOUR BENEFITS

This inspiring Thoroughly Equipped Israel Tour is a custom-designed bible-themed Israel Tour. Visit some of the most significant historical, cultural and biblical sites in the Holy Land. Learn about the roots of your Christian faith in this once-in-a-lifetime spiritual adventure. Enjoy fellowship with like-minded believers as you draw closer to Jesus.

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the servant of God may be equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

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 Thoroughly Equipped 2021 Israel Tour

  • Round trip airfare: BOS/TLV/BOS
  • Airline taxes & surcharges (Currently $700, to be adjusted at time of ticketing)**
  • 9 nights hotel accommodations in Israel:
    • Tel Aviv – Leonardo Art Hotel*
    • Tiberias – Leonardo Hotel*
    • Jerusalem – Leonardo Hotel*
  • Breakfast & dinner daily at hotels
  • St. Peter fish lunch
  • Hospitality & dinner Genesis Land
  • 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 Thoroughly Equipped 2021 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.

PRICING

Click here for Grace Bible Fellowship Israel Tour Brochure with pricing details.
If you have any questions please click on this link to send us a request for more information or call 866.267.2511.

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 Thoroughly Equipped 2021 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.

BROCHURE

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