Israel- Land of creation
Israel pilgrimage June 1-10 2015
UPON YOUR RETURN FROM THIS PILGRIMAGE YOU WILL NEVER BE THE SAME !
Kenes Tours invites you for an unforgettable journey to your roots . Our educator- tour guide will lead you through the ancient trails of the land of the Bible .
You will follow the steps of Prophets , Kings , the disciples and Jesus . We will visit Biblical sites around the Galilee , Judea and Jerusalem . We will read from the scriptures
At places where the events took place ! We will also explore modern Israel and the highlights of Israel culture . We will get to visit famous museum and UNESCO world heritage sites . Get ready for a once in a life time spiritual experience ! Kenes tours promise you a unique teaching and learning pilgrimage . Welcome to Israel !
our services includes:
- Meet and assist at airport for our group
- Group private escorted transfers
- Good First class hotels
- Touring in private deluxe coach
- Scholar guide/ educator
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Boat ride on the Sea Of Galilee and many more exciting visits
Day 1 Monday June 01
DAY 2 Tuesday June 02
Arrival, meeting and transfer to the hotel in Tel Aviv by the Mediterranean coast for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 Wednesday June 03
After a full Israeli breakfast, depart from Netanya and drive along the Mediterranean coast to visit Caesarea (Acts 9.30 Acts 10 24-48). Visit the Roman, Byzantine and Crusader ruins including the Theater and the Aqueduct. Continue to Mount Carmel to see where Elijah the prophet performed the miracle of the fire against the false prophets of Baal (1st Kings 18). An afternoon visit to Nazareth and the site of the Annunciation where Mother Mary received the good news from the Angel Gabriel. (Luke 1.26, 4.16-29, Matthew 2.23). We will also visit the Nazareth Village where we will learn and see how the holy family lived 2000 years ago . Continue to see the site of the first miracle of the Lord Jesus at Cana of Galilee (John 2. 1-11) Early evening will bring us to our hotel in Tiberius for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 Thursday June 04
Depart after breakfast for a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee (John 6. 1, 6.23). We shall visit this morning Capernaum where most of the ministries of Jesus took place (Matt.4 13, 13.54, 17.54, Luke 7, Mark 1.2, John 4.46-54) visit the outstanding remains of the local synagogue. A visit to Mount of Beatitudes where He taught His disciples (Matt. 5,6,7,8) the Sermon on the Mount. Visit Tabgha at this Holy place Jesus fed multitude with just 2 fishes and 5 loaves . (Matt..13,Mark .33-45 and John 21). We will visit the eastern shore of the lake. The site of the miracle of the Gaderenes at Kursi (Luke 8. 26-39, Matt 8. 28-34 and Mark 5). Time permitting, we shall take a short drive to the southern part of the Golan Heights for a magnificent view of the entire area. Return to the hotel in Tiberius for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 Friday June 05
After breakfast, we depart the Galilee for the Holy City of Jerusalem. A visit to the Baptismal site on the Jordan River at Yardenit (Matt 3.13-17, Mark 1.9-11 and Luke 3.22-23). Continue via the Mountains of Gilboa and arrive to one of the most extraordinary excavation in the country at Beth Shean, one of the ancient Decapolis (Mark 5.20, 7.31). This is the city where Saul and his son Jonathan where nailed to the walls (1st Samuel 31.10 , Judges 1.27) mentions the city. We bypass the city of Jericho to visit the Good Samaritan Inn (Luke 10.30-37) and continue to Jerusalem the Mount of Olives for a view of the Holy City and a ceremony with a blessing of arrival. Continue to check in at our Jerusalem hotel before dinner and overnight.
Day 6 Saturday June 06
After a wonderful Israeli breakfast, most of this morning will be walking in Jerusalem. Today we walk where Jesus walked. Begin the day with a panoramic view of the city, Mount Moriah and the Dome of the Rock from atop the Mount of Olives and then the Garden of Gethsemene the arrest of Jesus and taking Him to the house of the High priest Caiphas happened here (Matt. 26.34, Mark 14.30 and Luke 22.54-70). We continue to Mount Zion to see the tomb of King David the nearby Room of the Last Supper (Mark 14.13, Luke 22. 10-38, Matt. 26 17-29, Acts 1.13 and Acts 2 The Pentecost) and the Palace of Chaiphas . Next, we enter the Old City through Stephen's Gate, and visit the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus cured a cripple. We move on to the Judgment Hall of Pilate, hear of those who conspired against Him and are reminded of His brutal beating and humiliation. While walking along the Via Dolorosa, we are reminded of His way of suffering, view the Church of the Sepulcher before we arrive at the climax of our tour - the Garden Tomb. Your faith, that blessed hope and communion with Christ, will take on a tremendous new meaning today.
Day 7 Sunday June 07
Day 8 Monday June 08
We begin our day visiting Bethlehem (Luke 2, 1-7 ) the site of the nativity , the Shepherds fields
And fields of Ruth and Boaz . Return to Jerusalem where we will visit the new site of the “City of David “ we will the water System that goes back to King David times , the Pool of Siloam where Jesus cured the blind and the world famous Hezekiah Tunnel . From here to Yad Vashem the memorial and new museum to the Holocaust . Drive to nearby Ein Karem this lovely village is the birth place of John the Baptist . Return to your hotel .
Day 9 Tuesday June 09
Our day begins with a cable car ride to the mountain top fortress of Masada. Here our guide will treat us to the history of the famous zealot stand. We'll visit Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Afterwards proceed to Ein Gedi, "Spring of the Goat," an oasis on the western shore of the Dead Sea. Because of its warm climate and abundant supply of water, the site developed a reputation for its fragrant plants and date palm groves. This is where King David hid from Saul, and where God defeated the enemies of the Israelites by praise and worship led by King Jehoshaphat. (1 Sam 23:29; 24 Song of Songs 1:14).
Return to Jerusalem .
DAY 10 WEDNESDAY JUNE 10 TH
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