Israel Tour 2023

Have you ever dreamed of walking in the footsteps of Jesus? Can you imagine visiting the birthplace of our Lord in Bethlehem, experiencing His hometown of Nazareth, sailing upon the Sea of Galilee where He walked upon the water, standing on the Mount of Olives with views of Old Jerusalem, or walking the Via Dolorosa that our Savior endured before His crucifixion? Well, you don’t have to imagine it any longer because this dream can become your reality in November 2023 as HeartLink Network provides another trip to the Holy Land.

If you believe this is your time to visit the the Land of the Bible, then please fill out the reservation form and submit it with your deposit. Space is limited so sign up early.

Tour Hosts

Pastor Greg and Sherri Mayo lead HeartLink Network and have led five tours to Israel. Seeing the Bible come alive for others while exploring Israel is what motivates them to continue offering these tours.

BROCHURE

RESERVATION FORM

​​Daily Itinerary

Thursday, November 9
We will depart from Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C.  You will enjoy onboard meals and entertainment and a chance to sleep through the night in preparation for the days ahead in the Holy Land.

Friday, November 10
​Since our arrival is typically late afternoon or evening, we will travel a short distance by bus for our first night’s stay at Hotel Metropolitan (www.hotelmetropolitan.co.il) in Tel Aviv, and along the Mediterranean Sea. If time allows, we will make a short stop at Jaffa where two very important biblical events took place.

Saturday, November 11
Our first day of touring begins at Caesarea, the magnificent port city built by King Herod. It is also where the Apostle Paul was imprisoned for two years. We will then travel to the top of Mt. Carmel to see the breathtaking view of the Jezreel Valley, the prophesied site of Armageddon. This is also where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal. Our next stop is Nazareth Village, a living re-creation of life in the times of Jesus. Our visit will include a first century style meal. Our day concludes with dinner and overnight in Tiberias at Leonardo Club Hotel (www.fattal-hotels.com), a lovely hotel along the Sea of Galilee.

Sunday, November 12
Our day begins with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee that will include an unforgettable worship experience. This part of our tour is one of the most cherished by travelers. Afterwards we will visit the Church of the Primacy of Peter (John 21:1-24). We then take a short hike to the Mount of Beatitudes and visit a cave where it is believed Jesus would often escape to pray and meet with his disciples. Our final stop will be Capernaum where Jesus preached and performed healing miracles. The day ends with dinner and overnight Leonardo Club Hotel in Tiberias.

Monday, November 13
Today we drive north to Caesarea Phillipi where Peter confessed, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God!” In this area we will have magnificent views of Mount Hermon, the water source of the Jordan River. Our travels will also take us to Dan and Chorazim, two very important biblical cities. The day will end at the Jordan River baptism site for an opportunity to be baptized in the waters where Jesus himself was baptized. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias at Leonardo Club Hotel.

Tuesday, November 14
Today we travel south to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the planet. We will visit Masada, where we ascend by cable car to visit the remnants of Herod's Palace and where in 73 A.D. the Zealots made their last stand against the might of Rome. Afterwards we’ll make our way to the Dead Sea for a float in its salty waters. Before our ascent to Jerusalem, we’ll visit Jericho for sightseeing and shopping. As we enter Jerusalem we will make stop at Mount Scopus for a view of Old City Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem at Leonardo Boutique Hotel (www.fattal-hotels.com).

Wednesday, November 15
The morning begins at the Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethsemane with a visit to the Church of All Nations. Our day will conclude with a visit to Bethlehem for a tour of the Church of the Nativity and the Shepherd’s Fields. In Bethlehem we will stop at an olive wood store for some shopping. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem at Leonardo Boutique Hotel.

Thursday, November 16
We will enter the Old City through the Lion’s Gate and stop at the Pools of Bethesda and St. Ann’s Church. From this point we will walk the Via Dolorosa (“The Way of Sorrow”) to experience Jesus’ suffering at the stations of the cross. You’ll visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Western Wall (“Wailing Wall”) and the Southern Temple Steps where Jesus would have traveled in his many visits to the temple in Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem at Leonardo Boutique Hotel.

Friday, November 17
Today we go the Israel Museum to visit the Shrine of the Book and see a spectacular model of Jerusalem in the Second Temple Period. Then it’s to the Old City to visit the Tomb of David and the Upper Room. It’s then a short walk to the House of Caiaphas where Jesus was jailed before his crucifixion. We conclude our day at the Garden Tomb to reflect on the death and resurrection of our Lord with worship and communion. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem at Leonardo Boutique Hotel.
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Saturday, November 18
It will be an early wakeup call to make our way to the airport for departure.

***Tour organizer and guide reserve the right to modify daily itinerary due to weather, delays, group dynamics, etc.

Our licensed tour guide, Amer, is both informational and inspirational in his presentation of the Holy Land.

The beautiful coast of the Mediterranean Sea at Caesarea.

The Sea of Galilea near Capernaum.

The Old City of Jerusalem in the background.

Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee

Baptisms in the Jordan River

Tour Conditions

PRICE PER PERSON FROM DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT    $4500
(**price is based on double occupancy room; additional fee of $930 required for single occupancy room)

PRICE INCLUDES

• Round trip airfare
• Four to Five Star hotel accommodations
• Israeli style buffet breakfast and dinner daily
• Certified professional Christian tour guide
• Personal listening devices during daily tour excursions
• Luxury motor coach and experienced professional driver
• Entry fees to all tour sites
• Tips for guide, driver and hotel staff

NOT INCLUDED

• Transportation from your location to Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC
• Meals at airports
• Daily lunches during touring days (one special lunches are included in tour price)
• Travel insurance, personal items, phone calls, etc.

DOCUMENTS

• A U.S. Passport. Must be valid for 6 months beyond tour return date.

RESERVATION & DEPOSIT

• Travelers must complete and submit a reservation form along with a deposit of $1000 per person by June 5, 2023.
• Fee balance due by July 3, 2023.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• All cancellations must be submitted to the tour operator in writing.
• Cancellations made prior to July 3, 2023 will be charged an administrative fee of $200.
• Cancellations made after July 3, 2023 will be charged 50% of tour price.
• Cancellations made after September 4, 2023 will be charged 100% of tour price.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

• It is recommended, but not required, that passengers purchase travelers insurance.
• **Not available through HeartLink Network.

RESPONISIBILITY

• HeartLink Network and their agents act only in the capacity of agents for the passengers in all matters pertaining to hotel accommodations, sightseeing, tours and transportation, whether by air, railroad, motor coach, water craft or other means, as such, hold themselves free of responsibility for any damage(s) from any cause(s) whatsoever. The tour operator will not be responsible for any damage, expense or inconvenience caused by late air, ground, rail or boat arrivals or departures or by any change of schedules or other conditions; nor will they be responsible for the loss of, or damage to baggage or any article belonging to the passenger. The right is also reserved to decline or accept or retain any person traveling under our auspices. The carriers concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance. The passenger contract used by the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of this tour and/or the passengers. This brochure is issued on the sole responsibility of the tour operator. It is not issued on behalf, and does not commit the scheduled airline therein, or any airline whose services are used in the course of the tour. The tour operator, and their agents and suppliers reserve the right to change the sequence of the itinerary to reroute, substitute or change certain site visits according to local conditions at the time of visit.

Morning and evening buffet meals at four and five star hotels

The falafels are amazing!

Camel rides in the Judean Desert

Inside the prison cell where Jesus spent His last night before being crucified.

The Garden Tomb in Jerusalem