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2023 CALVARY CHAPEL MERIDIAN ISRAEL TOUR
Led by Pastor Troy Drake
March 14 – 24, 2023
This 2023 Calvary Chapel Meridian Israel Tour led by Pastor Troy Drake is an 11-day bible-based tour of the Holy Land. You’ll explore many of the places you’ve read about in Scripture such as: 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 Yad Vashem, and the Israel Museum. This is an amazing opportunity to discover the roots of your Christian faith with brothers and sisters in Christ.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 – TUESDAY, MARCH 14
USA / TEL AVIV
Flight from USA to Tel-Aviv.DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
ARRIVAL / JAFFA / HERZELIYA
Upon arrival at Ben Gurion airport a Coral Travel & Tours representative will greet and assist you. You will also meet your guide and driver and head to Jaffa. Jaffa is known in the bible as Joppa and is considered the world’s oldest port and the place where the prophet Jonah set sail for Tarshish. Jaffa is associated with the deeds of Peter. Drive to your hotel in Herzeliya. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Herzeliya.DAY 3 – THURSDAY, MARCH 16
CAESAREA / MOUNT CARMEL / MEGIDDO / SEA OF GALILEE
After your Israeli breakfast drive along the Sharon plain to Caesarea. Caesarea was the seat of the Roman Procurator of Judea in the time of Christ and the place Peter converted the centurion Cornelius (Acts 10:24). Explore the Roman theater and the aqueduct and view the ruins of Roman, Byzantine and Crusader times. Continue to Mt. Carmel, to the “Mukhraka,” the site where Elijah challenged and defeated the 450 prophets of Baal (King 18:20). Continue to Megiddo, the fortress city of King Solomon, later built upon by King Ahab. The books of Daniel and Revelation will come alive as we study the final Battle of Armageddon (Revelation 16: 14-19). Drive through Nazareth, the home of Joseph and Mary and through the city of Cana of Galilee, where Jesus performed his first miracle (John 2: 1-11): turning jars of water into wine. Drive to Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Tiberias.DAY 4 – FRIDAY, MARCH 17
SEA OF GALILEE
The day starts with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Afterward, visit Kibbutz Ginossar to view the “ancient boat” believed to be from Jesus’ time. Continue on to the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-12). Visit Tabgha. For lunch you will be able to sample the St. Peter Fish. Continue to Capernaum, the town Jesus made his home after leaving Nazareth. Capernaum is the place where Jesus recruited the first of His disciples (Matthew 4:13, Luke 4:31-37, Matthew 8:14-17, Mark 2:1-12, Matthew 8:5-13, Mark 5:21-43, Matthew 11:23-24). Visit the excavation of the ancient synagogue and the house of St. Peter. You will also visit Gadera. End the day at the Jordan River with an opportunity to be baptized (optional). Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Tiberias.DAY 5 – SATURDAY, MARCH 18
GOLAN HEIGHTS
After breakfast, 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 the ancient city, 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. Continue on to Nimrod’s Castle, a medieval fortress perched high on the mountain overlooking the city of Caesarea Philippi. Drive around the city of Qatzrin. Return to Tiberias. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Tiberias.DAY 6 – SUNDAY, MARCH 19
BET SHE’AN / GIDEON’S SPRING / JERUSALEM
After breakfast leave the Sea of Galilee. Drive to Bet She’an where recent excavations have disclosed the impressive ruins of the country’s largest city in the Roman and Byzantine periods. Bet She’an was destroyed by an earthquake in 749 CE. Drive to Ein Harod (Gideon’s Spring), the site of Judge Gideon (Judges 7: 1-25). The tour continues through the Jordan Valley. Pass by 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.’ It was also the site of the Mount of Temptation (Mark 1:13). Drive to Jerusalem. Pass the traditional site of the Inn of the Good Samaritan. Enter the city of Jerusalem in the traditional way and view the city from Mt. Scopus. Before checking into your hotel visit the Church of Peter in Gallicantu (Matthew 26:31-35). This is the where Peter denied the Lord three times. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.DAY 7 – MONDAY, MARCH 20
MASADA / QUMRAN / EIN GEDI / DEAD SEA
After breakfast depart from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea and visit Masada. Ascend Masada by cable car. Masada is the site of the most dramatic act in Jewish History. Explore the ancient excavation of Herod’s palaces, the bathhouse, the storerooms, the Roman siege 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 nature preserves in the world. Visit Qumran, where the 2000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Continue to the Dead Sea shore for an afternoon “float” at the sea. Return to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.DAY 8 – TUESDAY, MARCH 21
JERUSALEM
After breakfast ascend the Mount of Olives (Matthew 24:3, Luke 21:37) for a breathtaking panoramic view of the old city of Jerusalem. Walk along the Palm Sunday Way to the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46, Luke 22:39-45, Mark 14:32-42) where Jesus spent the last night before he was arrested. Visit the Church of All the Nations. Drive along the “last way” to Mt. Zion. Cross the Kidron Valley and see the Tombs of Absalom, Zachary and James. Visit the City of David including Jeremiah’s cistern, Hezekiah’s tunnel and the Pool of Salome. Continue to Mt. Moriah (Luke 2:46-48, John, 8:1-11, Mark 13:1-2, Matthew 27:51). Walk up to the Temple place and view the Dome of the Rock and the El Aqsa Mosque. Visit St. Anne’s Church, a fine example of Crusader architecture, and view the Pools of Bethesda. Walk through the Christian Quarter to the Jewish Quarter and visit the Rabbinical Tunnel. Visit the Davidson Center, the Southern Wall steps and the Western Wall, one of last remnants of the second Jewish Temple. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem..DAY 9 – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
JERUSALEM
After breakfast visit the Menorah at the Knesset (Israel’s Parliament building). Visit the Israel Museum, the Shrine of the Book (where some of the Dead Sea Scrolls and Bar Kokhba letters are exhibited) and the Holy Land Model. Continue to Yad Vashem, the Israel’s National Holocaust Museum. End the day at the Garden Tomb. Farewell dinner. Overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.DAY 10 – THURSDAY, MARCH 23
JERUSALEM
Free day. Dinner: Hotel in Jerusalem. Overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem or late checkout from hotel and transfer to the airport for an overnight flight back to USADAY 11 – FRIDAY, MARCH 24
JERUSALEM / TEL AVIV / USA
Overnight or early morning flight back to the USA. Arrive the same day. *Subject to Change*TOUR BENEFITS, FEATURES & SITES
This inspiring Spring 2023 Calvary Chapel Meridian Holy Land Tour is a customized bible study tour of Israel. Visit the most impressive historical, cultural and biblical sites in Israel. Learn about the roots of your Christian faith and the place where the church first began on the day of Pentecost. Enjoy fellowship with other Christ followers as you draw nearer to Jesus.
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 pools of Bethesda, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Church of Peter in Gallicantu, and the Garden of Gethsemane.
Features Included in this 2023 Calvary Chapel Meridian Israel Tour
- Round trip airfare: BOI/TLV/BOI
- Airline taxes & surcharges (Currently $700, to be adjusted at time of ticketing)**
- Hotel accommodations in Israel:
- Herzeliya – NYX Hotel*
- Tiberias – Leonardo Club Hotel*
- Jerusalem – Leonardo Hotel*
- Breakfast & dinner daily at hotels
- St. Peter fish lunch
- Free day in Jerusalem
- 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 2023 Calvary Chapel Meridian 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.
BROCHURE
Air/Land Package
Click here for the Calvary Chapel Meridian 2023 Israel Tour brochure with pricing details.
If you have any questions please 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 the 2023 Calvary Chapel Meridian Holy Land tour.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Deposits and Payments for the 2023 Calvary Chapel Meridian Israel Tour
A deposit of $350.00 is required with each reservation to guarantee booking by November 14, 2022. 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 if 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.
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.
Registration Deadline is November 14, 2022.