Join us as we explore the Holy Land!
We will visit the major Biblical Sites in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and the Galilee, learn about the rich history of both ancient and modern Israel and enjoy the unique flavors and colors of the Land!
Price of tour: $3,970*
*Price per person in a double occupancy room, based on 21 registrations .
Deposit of $200 required for registration
For further information, please email : info@yoshertours.com
Parrish Contact: Robert Kurucz robkur1@me.com, 919-830-0549
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Thu Nov 16: Depart from Raleigh, NC to Tel Aviv, Israel.
Day 2 - Fri Nov 17: Arrival in Tel Aviv & travel to Jerusalem. Overnight at the Gloria Jerusalem Hotel.
Day 3 - Sat Nov 18: 7:30 AM – Meet bus at Jaffa Gate. Mass at Garden & Church of Gethsemane. Tomb of the Virgin Mary. Bus to Mt. of Olives - Pater Noster Church. Lunch. Church of Bethphage. Tomb & Church of St. Lazarus. Dominus Flevit Church. Dinner & overnight at the Gloria Jerusalem Hotel.
Day 4 - Sun Nov 19: 7:30 AM – Meet bus at Jaffa Gate. St. Peter Gallicantu Church. Cenacle. King David’s Tomb. Lunch at the Dormition Abbey Cafeteria. Dormition Abbey Church. City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Pool of Siloam. Meet bus at Pool of Siloam to go back to Hotel for dinner. 6:00 PM - Meet bus at Jaffa Gate. 6:30 PM Mass at Saints Simeon and Anne Church (Mass in Hebrew). Dinner & overnight at the Gloria Jerusalem Hotel.
Day 5 - Mon Nov 20: Walking (No Bus). 6 AM – Walk to Mass at Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Breakfast at Hotel. St. Anne’s Church. Pool of Bethesda. Via Dolorosa. Lunch. Cardo. Hurva Synagogue. Wohl Archaeological Museum (Herodian Quarter). Kotel. Dinner & overnight at the Gloria Jerusalem Hotel.
Day 6 - Tue Nov 21: 7:30 AM – Check out of hotel & meet bus at Jaffa Gate. Israel Museum. Mass at Emmaus Church of St. Cleophas (El-Qubeibah). Lunch. Church of the Visitation (Ein Karem). Emek Tzurim of Archeological sifting. Tomb of Rachel. Dinner & overnight at the St Joseph Bethlehem Hotel.
Day 7 - Wed Nov 22: Mass at Church & Grotto of the Nativity. Walk to Milk Grotto Church. Lunch. Bethlehem Shepherd’s Field Church. Shopping in Bethlehem. Dinner & overnight at the St Joseph Bethlehem Hotel
Day 8 - Thu Nov 23: Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Israel side) & Baptism Renewal. Qumran Caves. Ein Gedi Park. Masada with Cable Car. Free time at Dead Sea beach and hotel. Dinner & overnight at the Royal Dead Sea Hotel & Spa.
Day 9 - Fri Nov 24: Free time at Dead Sea beach and hotel. 11:30 Check out of hotel. Lunch. Bus to Nain. Mass at the Church of the Resurrection of the Widow’s Son. Dinner & overnight at the Golden Crown Nazareth Hotel.
Day 10 - Sat Nov 25: 7:30 AM - Bus to Mass at Basilica of Annunciation. Mary of Nazareth International Center. Nazareth Synagogue Church. Bus to Mt Tabor Church of the Transfiguration. Dinner & overnight at the Golden Crown Nazareth Hotel.
Day 11 - Sun Nov 26: Wedding Church of Cana. Mass at Magdala Synagogue & Church. St. Peter's house & Capharnaum Synagogue. Primacy of Peter Church. Church of the Multiplication of the Bread & the Fish. Dinner & overnight at the Golden Crown Nazareth Hotel.
Day 12 - Mon Nov 27: Mass at the Beatitudes Monastery. Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Ginosar Boat Museum. Caesarea Maritima National Park. Farewell Dinner & late-night flight home.
Day 13 - Tue Nov 28: Arrive home.
- Itinerary subject to change-
Flights:
Flights from the USA
November 16, 2023
American#4455
Departs Raleigh at 1:53 PM, arrives in New York at 3:41 PM
American#146
Departs New York at 11:35 PM, Arrives in Tel Aviv at 5:15 PM, the next day (November 17).
Flights from Israel:
November 28, 2023
American#145
Departs Tel Aviv at 12:45 AM, Arrives in New York at 6:20 AM.
American#4456
Departs New York at 9:00 AM, Arrives in Raleigh at 10:50 AM.
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:
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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. The remaining balance is due in 3 payments.
• The first payment of $1,500 is due on June 16, 2023.
• The second payment of $1,500 is due on August 16. 2023.
• The final payment of $770 is due on October 16, 2023.
• A supplement of $895 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 $2,770 including the $200 non-refundable deposit. The first payment of $1,500 is due on June 16, 2023. The second payment of $1,070 is due on August 16, 2023.
If using a credit card, a convenience fee 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.
PASSPORTS:
You must provide Yosher Tours a copy of your passport by June 16, 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 28, 2024).