Hearts for Israel

VISION STATEMENT

To deepen your faith and assist you in discovering the Jewish roots of Christianity as you tread the timeless footsteps of The Lord Jesus Christ.

TOUR OPPORTUNITIES

Become personally acquainted with the Land that God chose for His people forever. Your Bible will come alive before your eyes as you remember the stories, miracles and lessons on the locations where they were taught so many years ago. On-site teachings by Karen Swanson, an exceptional and experienced Bible teacher, will enrich your thoughts with “Israel Insights.” She is a Bible Study Fellowship Teaching Leader.

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TOUR INCLUDES

Round trip Non-stop ELAL Jet flight from New York to Tel Aviv
3 nights at elegant Gai Beach Hotel & Spa on the Sea of Galilee
2 nights at exquisite LeMeridien Resort and Spa Dead Sea
4 nights at luxurious Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem
9 full days of comprehensive sight-seeing
1 day of optional tours and shopping
Full Israeli breakfast daily
Delicious dinner each evening
Nazareth Village – full scale recreation of first century Nazareth
Cable car ascent of Masada
Sea of Galilee boat ride and fishing demonstration
Galilee Experience Presentation
St. Peter's fish seaside lunch in Tiberias
Western Wall Tunnel Tour
Falafel lunch (traditional Israeli sandwich)
Davidson Museum – History of Temple Mount with virtual tour.
All entrance fees to sites
Luxury air-conditioned tour bus
English speaking Israel Tour Guide
Transfers to and from Tel Aviv airport
All hotel taxes and service charges
All baggage handling
Farewell dinner before departure

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SPECIAL SITES & BLESSINGS

Explore Caesarea, ancient seaport built by Herod the Great
Sail the Sea of Galilee, as Jesus did
Marvel at Mt. Carmel, location of prophet Elijah’s fiery victory
Worship on the Mount of Beatitudes
Visit Capernaum, center of Jesus’ ministry
Rejoice as Christ followers are baptized in the Jordan River
View Megiddo/Valley of Armageddon, possible site of the last great battle
Contemplate Masada, 2000 yr. old Jewish mountaintop fortress
See Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered
Float in the Dead Sea
Experience the Holy City of Jerusalem
Sing hymns and pray in the Upper Room
Meditate on the Mount of Olives
Celebrate communion in the Garden Tomb, “He is not here, He is Risen!”
Pray among ancient olive trees in the Garden of Gethsemane
Ascend the Southern Steps that led to the Temple Mount, in Jesus’ day
Remember Jews murdered in Holocaust at Yad Vashem Memorial
Prayerfully plead for the peace of Jerusalem at the Western Wall

Projected itinerary can be viewed here
(Due to local conditions, sites are subject to change.)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

COST

Tour is $3,995 per person, double occupancy, which includes the $500 deposit due at time of registration. Single room supplement is $895. Land only package is $3,195.

RESERVATION & DEPOSIT

A deposit of $500 is required at the time of registration.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Full refund of deposit if canceled by November 1, 2010. A $250 administrative fee applies for all cancellations made after November 1, 2010 and prior to December 1, 2010. No refund of deposits will be made after December 1, 2010.

GRATUITIES & DEPARTURE TAXES - Fuel Surcharge:
The amount of $295 will be invoiced to each passenger and collected with final payment. This amount covers ALL tips and ALL departure taxes on the tour related to hotel, meals, tour guide and bus driver. Any additional security charges, taxes, or fuel surcharges will be passed on to the passenger.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Beverages other than those included with meals, items of a personal nature such as room service, laundry, phone calls, your choice of optional tours and excursions, souvenirs, transporting and handling excess luggage, passport fees, transportation to New York, tips for personal services, health/accident/cancellation insurance which is available and HIGHLY recommended.

HEALTH

You should be able to walk, climb stairs and get on and off the bus. The tour is not difficult but there is a great deal of walking. People in reasonable good health will not have difficulty participating in all the activities. If your health is questionable, please consult a physician.

LUGGAGE & BAGGAGE HANDLING:
One suitcase (50 lb. limit), will be transferred for you upon arrival in Israel after you clear customs and will be transferred between airports and hotels. You must have proper identification on ALL luggage, including your one carry-on. Also included are departure taxes and airport transfers.

PASSPORT:
You must have a valid passport. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months AFTER departure date. Visas and inoculations are not required for U.S. citizens.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Hearts for Israel Tours strongly recommends that you consider travel insurance to protect the investment of your tour in case of unforeseen circumstances.

“Happy are those who are strong in the Lord, who set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.”
Psalm 84:5 (New Living Translation)

Questions?

Email: Carole Andersen
Email: Karen Swanson