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ISRAEL TOUR 2008
OCT 10-21
FRI., 10/10, DAY 1 - DEPARTURE FROM U.S.
SAT.,10/11, DAY 2 - ARRIVE TEL AVIV - GALILEE
Arrive Israel in the afternoon and transfer to our hotel along the Sea of Galilee.
SUN., 10/12, DAY 3 - GALILEE
Awake to an inspirational view of the SEA OF GALILEE and have a time of personal praise and worship. After breakfast, visit the ancient synagogue at CAPERNAUM, center of Jesus' ministry. Travel through the GOLAN HEIGHTS to CASAREA PHILIPI, site of Peter's confession of Jesus as Messiah. Continue to our adopted ISRAELI ARMY" BASE where we will have the opportunity to get acquainted with IDF soldiers and give gifts of encouragement. Proceed to our adopted CHILDREN'S CENTER for the underprivileged. We will distribute warm winter outfits to the kids. Baptismal service in JORDAN RIVER or Sea of Galilee. Overnight Galilee.
MON., 10/13, DAY 4 - GALILEE -JERUSALEM
Take a BOAT RIDE ON THE SEA OF GALILEE for a time of worship and praise. Stop at the MT.OF BEATITUDES and TABGHA, where Jesus reappeared to his disciples after the resurrection. Visit the 2000-YEAR-OLD FISHING BOAT discovered in the Lake of Galilee. Pass MT. GILBOA, where Jonathan and King Saul fell in battle. If time permits stop at GIDEON'S SPRING. View the MT. OF TEMPTATION before arriving for the opening night of the FEAST OF TABERNACLES CELEBRATIONS, at EN GEDI where David hid from King Saul. Enjoy a BIBLCAL DINNER and EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT UNDER THE STARS. Overnight Jerusalem.
TUES., 10/14, DAY 5 - JERUSALEM
Awake to a view of the CITY OF THE GREAT KING, JERUSALEM. "His foundation is in the Holy Mountain. The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwelling places of Jacob." Begin our touring day atop the MT. OF OLIVES where our guide will give us a perspective of the city today and how it was in the time of Jesus. Descend the PALM SUNDAY ROAD to the GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE with its 2000 year old olive trees. Ascend MT. ZION where we stop for prayer at THE HOUSE OF CAIAPHAS, where Peter denied Jesus and where Jesus most likely spent his last night before the crucifixion. Walk through the VIA DOLOROSA to the POOL OF BETHESDA. Continue to the GARDEN TOMB, where we reflect on Jesus' ultimate sacrifice and redemption. Walk through the quiet garden and look towards the skull shaped hill of CALVARY. Evening Feast of Tabernacles celebrations. Overnight Jerusalem.
WED., 10/15, DAY 6 - JERUSALEM
Morning participation in the FEAST SEMINARS. In the afternoon, join Christians from around the world for the JERUSALEM MARCH, as we dress in native costume and carry banners and flags down the streets of Jerusalem in Christian support of the Jewish State. "Thou wilt arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is a time to be gracious to her for the appointed time has come." Overnight Jerusalem.
THURS., 10/16, DAY 7 - JERUSALEM
Our first visit will be the TEMPLE MT., the holies, and most coveted place on earth. Continue through the JEWISH QUARTER OF THE OLD CITY. Enter into the JEWISH HERODIAN MANSIONS and see the CARDO, the ancient Roman shopping mall. Presentation at the BURNT HOUSE before visiting the TEMPLE INSTITUTE, and view the reconstruction of the treasures of the Temple and garments of the High Priest. Descend to the WESTERN WALL for prayer. Visit the SOUTHERN STEPS of Herod's Temple and see the presentation at the DAVIDSON CENTER, Overnight Jerusalem.
FRI., 10/17, DAY 8 - JERUSALEM - DEAD SEA
Travel the JUDEAN DESERT to the DEAD SEA. Stop at QUMRAN, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Ascend MASADA, where after the destruction of Jerusalem. Jewish zealots withstood the Romans for many years before their final defeat. View MT. NEBO, where Moses saw the Promised Land before his final work was completed. Overnight Jerusalem.
SAT., 10/18, DAY 9 - JERUSALEM
Today will be free for Shabbat. Dinner in a SUKKAH at our hotel. Overnight Jerusalem.
SUN., 10/19, DAY 10 - JERUSALEM
Today we will travel past the ELAH VALLEY where DAVID FOUGHT GOLIATH, en route to an ISRAELI HELLICOPTER BASE. Continue to YAD VASHEM HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & MEMORIAL. Visit the HOLYLAND MODEL and DEAD SEA SCROLLS SHIRNE OF THE BOOK. Overnight Jerusalem.
MON.,10/20, DAY 11 — JERUSALEM -MEDITERRANEAN COAST
Our first stop will be the PALMACH MUSEUM to learn about the
struggle for the rebirth of the modern state of Israel. Visit the AYALON INSTITUTE MUSEUM which was the first clandestine bullet production factory operated by Jewish pioneers during the British Mandate. Continue to beautiful CASAREA on the MEDITERRANEAN COAST, where the gospel first went out to the gentiles. Farewell dinner and departure for the airport.
TUES.,10/21, DAY 12 — RETURN TO U.S.
PRICE:
FROM HOUSTON
$3043.00
+ 130.00 tips
+ 380.00 Feast Registration
+ 327.00 Air, Security & Fuel taxes *Subject to increase until ticketing
$3,880.00 per person based on double occupancy
PRIVATE ROOM add $425.00
FROM ATLANTA
$2967.00
+ 130.00 tips
+ 380.00 Feast Registration
+ 327.00 Air, Security & Fuel taxes *Subject to increase until ticketing
$3,804.00 per person based on double occupancy
PRIVATE ROOM add $425.00
As space is limited, to secure your reservation, we must receive your $500 deposit (per person) in our office before June 30. After June 30, reservations are space available only. We must receive the balance by August 14.
Add on fares available from other major U.S. cities
Make checks payable to: Tours Through The Book.
A deposit of $500.00 per person is required at time of booking.
Mail payments to:
SOUNDS OF THE TRUMPET, INC.
INSTITUTE FOR HEBRAIC-CHRISTIAN STUDIES
4747 Research Forest Dr., # 180-330
Woodlands, TX 77381
TEL: 936-441-2171
EMAIL: shofarprb@aol.com
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