Mercy Culture 2023

Nov 13, 2023 to Nov 20, 2023

Join us as Mercy Culture visits

the Holy Land of Israel in 2023!

 
 
We will visit the major Biblical Sites in Jerusalem and the Galilee, learn about the rich history of both ancient and modern Israel and enjoy the unique flavors and colors of the Land!
 
At this moment the tour is full. 
 
If you are interested in joining the tour next year (2024), please click here to register.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For further information, please contact
 
Tour Manager, Ariel Birnbaum: ariel@yoshertours.com
 
Trip Coordinator, Austin Deich: austin.deich@mercyculture.com
 
 

Included:

  • Round Trip Air to Tel Aviv from Dallas
  • Hotels with breakfast & dinner daily
  • Daily lunches
  • Meeting and assistance at the airport in Israel upon arrival and transfers between airport and hotels for passengers flying on group flights
  • English-speaking guide throughout the tour
  • Baggage handling, hotel taxes & service charges
  • Tips to driver, guide, hotels

 

Not included:

 

  • Travel Insurance (required):  available at AIG Travel Guard
  • Private hotel room
  • Gifts/personal expenses
  • Land Only passengers are not guaranteed airport meeting and assistance, including transfers to & from the airport
  • Luggage fees at airport if applicable

Itinerary:

Day 1: Monday, November 13: Depart for Tel Aviv.

Day 2: Tuesday, November 14: Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV). Overnight at Galilee.

Day 3: Wednesday, November 15: Sea of Galilee Boat Ride, Magdala, Mt. of Beatitudes, Fish Lunch, Capernaum,  Yardenit baptisms. Overnight in the Galilee.

Day 4: Thursday, November 16: Jordan Valley, Dead Sea swim, lunch at Almog, Ascent to Jerusalem, Mt. of Olives Overlook, Palm Sunday Road, Garden of Gethsemane. Check-in to the Dan Panorama Hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Friday, November 17: Mt. Zion – Upper room, St. Peter Ingalikantu, Lunch near Food Market, Free Time at Mahane Yehuda Food Market. return to the Dan Panorama  hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Saturday, November 18: Garden Tomb with worship time & communion, Pools of Bethesda, Lunch at Nortadam. Return to hotel for dinner.   Visit Sukkat Hallel for a worship time. Overnight at Dan Panorama hotel in Jerusalem.

Day 7: Sunday, November 19:  Jewish Quarter - View the Temple Mount, Western Wall Tunnels, Western Wall, Southern Steps, Lunch at Boulgouji, Temple Institute, Free time in Old City for shopping, Farewell Dinner, Jaffa. Transport to Airport for evening flight.

Day 8: Monday, November 20:  Arrive Home.

- Itinerary subject to change-

Flights: 

 

You will be assigned one of these options below:

 

Flights from the USA through New York / JFK

November 13, 2023

American#578

Departs Dallas at 5:11 PM, Arrives at 9:41 PM

OR:

American #1640

Departs Dallas at 2:50 PM, arrives in New York/JFK at 7:18 PM

THEN:

American#146

Departs New York/JFK at 11:15 PM, arrives in Tel Aviv at 5:00 PM, the next day (Nov 14).

 

Flights from Israel through New York/JFK: 

November 20, 2023

American#145

Departs Tel Aviv at 12:20 AM, arrives in New York/JFK at 5:55 AM.

American#2234

Departs New York/JFK at 7:59 AM, Arrives in Dallas at 11:14 AM.

 

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Flights subject to change.

 

Basic Airport / Flight Information

  • Your airline ticket will be issued electronically.  When you arrive to the airport, please be prepared to present a passport to an airline representative in order to receive your boarding pass.
  • All group seat assignments are under airport control.  Seat assignments online are not available for groups.  Pre-check in is not available to groups.
  • You should arrive at the airport two hours before your flight departs.
  • You are allowed one free checked bag and one free carry on.

Luggage (per person) limitations:

  • Checked:  weight = 50 pounds max
    Maximum Size:  total of length + width + depth = 62”
  • Carry-ons:  you are allowed to bring one piece that will fit in an overhead compartment (up to 14”w x 22”h x 9” deep) plus a smaller piece that will fit under your seat (up to 10”w x 17”h x 9” deep).
  • All carry-on luggage items such as liquids, gels and aerosols must be in 3.4 ounce (100ml) or smaller containers.  Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed.  There is not a limit on the types of liquids, gels and aerosols in your checked baggage.
  • Hazardous materials see:  PackSafe for Passengers | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov) 
 

Booking: 

 
    • Deposits and Payments:   A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required from each traveler along with their reservation form to guarantee the booking as soon as possible. This can be paid online after choosing the packages below. 

    • The remaining balance is due in 3 payments.

      • The first payment of $1,300 is due on June 13, 2023.
      • The second payment of $1,300 is due on August 13, 2023.
      • The final payment of $700 is due on October 13, 2023.
      • A supplement of $680 for single occupancy must be paid in full with the final payment.

       

      For those traveling on the land package only, air travel not included, the total is $2,135 including the $200 non-refundable deposit.  The first payment of $1,300 is due on June 13, 2023.  The second payment of $635 is due on August 13, 2023.

      If using a credit card, a convenience fee (from 3.6% to 4%) will be added to the total.

      Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be made in writing to Yosher Tours.  See Terms and Conditions for cancellation fees and policies.

      Health Insurance:  Health insurance with coverage for the treatment of COVID-19 virus is required for all travelers to Israel.  Travel insurance is also highly recommended and available at AIG: Travel Guard.

      PassportsYou must provide Yosher Tours a copy of your passport by June 13, 2023.  Israel requires that your passport have an expiration date not less than 6 months after your date of departure from Israel (expires after May 20, 2024).

       

    • If you register after August 11, 2023, the price of the tour may increase!
 

Available Packages

Full package with flights - Price $3,500
Unavailable as of August 12, 2023

$200.00
Deposit: $200.00 per person

Price per person in shared room.

DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS: A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required from each traveler along with their reservation form to guarantee the booking as soon as possible. The remaining balance is due in 3 payments.

Land Only - Price $2,135
Unavailable as of October 13, 2023

$200.00
Deposit: $200.00 per person

Price without flights, per person in shared room.
 
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS: A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required from each traveler along with their reservation form to guarantee the booking as soon as possible.
 
The remaining balance is due in 2 payments.

Extra Options

Single Occupancy - Price: $680
Unavailable as of October 13, 2022

$0.00

Additional price for Private room. Due with final payment