BISHOP TYRON IVY NOVEMBER 2023 ISRAEL TOUR

Holy Land Tour of Israel

Led by:

Bishop Tyron Ivy

November 6 – 16, 2023

This Fall 2o23 Israel Tour hosted by Bishop Tyron Ivy is a custom-designed biblical-themed 11-day door to door tour of the Holy Land. Depart Los Angeles Airport for your flight to the Holy Land on November 6th. Enjoy this amazing tour which highlights some of the most significant sites mentioned in the Bible: Jerusalem, Jaffa, Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, Sea of Galilee, Megiddo, Bet She’an, the Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Western Wall, along with other cultural sites like the Yad Vashem, and the Israel Museum. Explore the land where Christianity began.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6

DEPART NORTH AMERICA FOR ISRAEL

Tour members meet for our flights to Tel-Aviv. Sit back, relax, and sleep a bit as you prepare for this exciting adventure. 6500 miles later our amazing tour starts.

DAY 2 – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

ARRIVE IN TEL AVIV

Upon our arrival at the modern Ben Gurion Airport, we meet our guide, who will welcome and assist us with baggage and transfer to our motor coach. We make our way to Jaffa. Enjoy a short walking tour through the Old City of Jaffa. If time permits visit the new Taglit Innovation Center. Drive to the Hotel for some rest, a nice dinner, and a short orientation meeting after dinner. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Tel Aviv.

DAY 3 – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

CAESAREA / MEGIDDO / MOUNT CARMEL

Today, we begin our adventure at Caesarea Maritima, the amazing city that Herod the Great built on the Mediterranean Sea and a significant city in Christian history (Acts 9, 10 & 25). A short drive takes us to Megiddo to see the site of 21 superimposed cites, dating back to before the days of Solomon. (1 Kings 9:15; Rev. 16:16). There we will see the Valley of Jezreel, also known as the Valley of Armageddon. On to Dalia El Carmel where we will visit a Druze house for Druze home hospitality. Visit an active olive press that belongs to the family. Our next stop is Mt. Carmel, where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18). From here we’ll have the view of Israel’s breadbasket, the Jezreel Valley. It has been a full day and time to head to the Sea of Galilee for our three-night stay at the fabulous Sea of Galilee hotel. Dinner and Overnight – Hotel in Tiberias.

DAY 4 – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9

TEL DAN / CAESAREA PHILIPPI / NIMROD FORTRESS / MT. BENTAL / MAGDALA

We start the day driving north to the Biblical city of Dan. Here, in 930 BCE, after Solomon’s death, we will sit on the site where King Jeroboam built an alternative “temple” for pagan sacrifices (I Kgs 12:29). Also, we will see a recent archaeological dig that uncovers a remarkable mud brick city gate entrance from the time of Abraham (Gen. 14: 14 – 200 0 BCE), which is 4,000 years old! Nearby, we will stand on the exact spot at the ancient Dan city gate where the only extra-biblical discovery ever found to mention David as House of David was discovered in 1992! Close by is Caesarea Philippi, the corrupt center of Baal and Pan worship, built to honor Augustus Caesar by Philip (Herod’s son) in 14 CE. It was here that Jesus asked Peter and the disciples a profound question (Mt. 16:15). We will visit Nimrod Fortress as well, that was built as a defense fortress on the way to Damascus. After lunch, we continue our sightseeing with a dramatic stop at Mt. Bental, a former military outpost and site of a key battle and Israeli victory in the 1973 Yom Kippur War. This view offers a magnificent panorama of Mt. Hermon and Syria. It is now a mountaintop United Nations observation post on the Syrian border. Afterwards, we will drop by the recent discovery of biblical city – Magdala. Dinner and Overnight – Hotel in Tiberias.

DAY 5 – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10

SEA OF GALILEE / MOUNT OF BEATITUDES / CAPERNAUM / BETHSAIDA / KORAZIM / YARDENIT

We begin the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, viewing a spectacular and special panorama that Jesus also observed. You can only imagine the stories and experiences that took place in biblical history. After docking, we will stroll through the Yigal Alon Museum which houses the amazing ancient fishing boat recently discovered and preserved from the time of Jesus. Visit the Mount of Beatitudes. Near this site, Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount, taught on frequent occasions, and performed many miracles. We will spend some time on the mountainside to pray, sing and meditate on God’s Word. Down the road are two special places Capernaum, Jesus’ home base where the majority of his recorded miracles were experienced. We will actually see the site that history confirms as Peter’s home. The other site, Bethsaida, the birth village of Peter, Andrew, and Phillip. The site has been excavated lately and a lot of new findings. After lunch, we visit the Korazim and its excavations. We’ll see the Synagogue and the Seat of Moses. A stop on the shore of St. Peter’s Primacy where the event of John 21 took place probably here. We conclude our day with a memorable and important visit to Yardenit, a pastoral site on the Jordan River where many choose to be baptized. Dinner and overnight – Hotel in Tiberias.

DAY 6 – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11

BEIT SHE’AN / QASER EL YAHUD / QUMRAN / DEAD SEA CAVES

An early start for a climatic day begins at Beit She’an, a historic city and site of one phenomenal moment – the Philistines hung the bodies of King Saul and his three sons from the city walls after their defeat. (1 Samuel 31:10- 12) What we actually see are the spectacular ruins of a 1st century BCE Roman city renamed Scythopolis built adjacent to the original site. Departing Beit She’an. Visit Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu and see the amazing high-tech startup of the Kibbutz – Bio Bee. A short stop at Qaser El Yahud the site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. We’ll end the day with a visit at Qumran, the site of perhaps the greatest archaeological find of all time! It was here that a shepherd boy discovered The Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947. Dinner and overnight – Hotel at the Dead Sea.

DAY 7 – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12

MASADA / EIN GEDI / MT. SCOPUS / JERUSALEM

Today, we will start the day with a relaxing morning to float at the Dead Sea and get some Dead Sea treatments. After lunch, we will drive to Masada, a desert fortress begun in 100 BCE and completed by Herod in 20 BCE. At this place, 960 Jews committed suicide rather than die at the hands of the Romans in 73 CE! We will ascend to the plateau by cable car and explore this engineering feat. Afterwards, we visit Ein Gedi. We Then we begin to anticipate our climatic climb “up to” the key attraction of Israel – the majestic, celebrated city of Jerusalem with the Three Blessings of “She’he’che’yanu” on Mount Scopus. Dinner and overnight – Hotel in Jerusalem.

DAY 8 – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13

MT. OF OLIVES / PALM SUNDAY WAY / GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE / DOMINUS FLEVIT / CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS /MT. ZION / UPPER ROOM / HOUSE OF THE HIGH PRIEST / CITY OF DAVID / HEZEKIAH’S TUNNEL / SOUTHERN STEPS

Today we start our Jerusalem experience with a drive to the Mt. of Olives. Nothing will prepare you for the breath-taking vista of the Holy City from the Mt. of Olives. We walk the Jesus route down the “Palm Sunday” road to the Garden of Gethsemane, pausing to remember the passion of Jesus. We visit Dominus Flevit and the Church of All Nations. Drive up to Mt. Zion and visit the Upper Room and the House of the High Priest Caiaphas or we know it today under the name St. Peter in Galicantu. At the biblical City of David, the ancient ruins of the original Jerusalem that David conquered. After descending through the old city excavations, we will reenact history by walking through “Hezekiah’s” Tunnel, a 1,750-foot hand-hewn water tunnel (II Chr. 29–32) that ends at the Pool of Siloam (John 9). Flashlights and water shoes will be needed. We then have a spectacular moment at the Southern Steps of the Temple Mount. After dinner a night tour in Jerusalem including Jerusalem by night and a walk through the Rabbi Tunnel. Dinner and overnight – hotel in Jerusalem.

DAY 9 – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14

TEMPLE MOUNT / GOLDEN GATE / ST. ANNE’S CHURCH / POOL OF BETHESDA / CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHER

After breakfast, we enter the Temple Mount, the site of the first and second Temple which is the most fought over land on the earth. Since 638 AD, the Muslims have had control of the “Temple Mount” with a brief respite during the Crusades. The Dome of the Rock holds court visually, but it is the Al Aqsa Mosque that holds the prestige as the third holiest site within Islam. Both were constructed around 700 CE. After our time on the Mount. We will exit through the St. Stephen Gate to see the Blocked Golden Gate from outside. Reenter the city and visit St. Anne’s Church and the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1ff “…wish to be made well?”). From here we begin a famed walk down the Via Dolorosa, the Way of Sorrows. Visit the Lithostradus and drop below ground level to the street level from the time of Jesus. We continue to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. After lunch, walk through the Jewish Quarter to the Western (Wailing) Wall, the holiest site in the entire Jewish world. Dinner and overnight – hotel in Jerusalem.

DAY 10 – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15

ISRAEL MUSEUM / YAD VASHEM / GARDEN TOMB / GOLGATHA / FAREWELL DINNER

We begin our day with a visit the Israel Museum and the Scale Model of Jerusalem (1:50 scale model of Herodian Jerusalem as it would have appeared in Jesus’ time). A visit to Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. We will conclude our day with communion at the Garden Tomb, an alternative site that some believe to be the actual site of the crucifixion, Golgotha. This has become a special place for many Christians to reflect upon the death and resurrection of Jesus. Drive back to the hotel to prepare for our flight home. Farewell dinner at the hotel. Overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.

DAY 11 – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

DEPARTURE / USA

Transfer to the airport for the flight back home. Arrive the same day.

Subject to Change

TOUR BENEFITS

This inspiring Fall 2023 Israel Tour is sure to refresh your spirit and reveal things about Jesus and the Bible you never knew. 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 journey. Enjoy fellowship with other Christians as you draw closer to your Savior.

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

Features Included in this Fall 2023 Israel Tour

Round trip airfare: Los Angeles / Tel Aviv /Los Angeles
Airline taxes & surcharges (Currently $700, to be adjusted at time of ticketing)**
Hotel accommodations in Israel:
- Tel Aviv – Leonardo Art Hotel*
- Tiberias – Leonardo Club Hotel*
- Dead Sea – Leonard Plaza Hotel*
- Jerusalem – Leonardo Hotel*
Full Israeli breakfast & dinner daily at hotels
Meeting & assistance at the airport in Israel
Licensed English-speaking guide
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 service charges
Tips to guide, driver & hotel staff
Head-sets
Farewell Dinner

Not Included in this Fall 2023 Israel Tour

Personal expenses
Any required Covid testing 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 the Fall 2023 Israel Tour Brochure with pricing details.
Please call us at 866.267.2511 with any questions.

Deposit

A deposit of $350.00 per person, along with a completed registration form by July 6, 2023, is required to ensure your space on this tour.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Deposits and Payments for the Fall 2023 Israel Tour

A deposit of $500.00 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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