Experience the Holy Land like a local in this 15-day encounter through Jordan & Israel’s most historic and spiritual sites.
Explore Petra, look out from Mt. Nebo, swim in the Dead Sea, take a boat across the Sea of Galilee, and explore dozens of spiritual, Biblical, and historical sites including Mt. Beatitudes, the Wailing Wall, the Stations of the Cross, Mt. of Olives, and the Garden of Gethsemane, and many, many more. We’ll spend time in Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Galilee. There will be plenty of free time to roam the city’s many markets, alleyways, and other museums.
If 15 days isn’t enough, travellers have the option to extend the trip to Egypt, which includes a visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, among other historic highlights.
“We are so excited to host a tour to Jordan, Israel and especially Jerusalem. The goal of this tour is to understand geographical and social context of key passages in the Old and New Testament.
We invite you to join Todd Stanton and Chris Athavle in an enjoyable and informative time. They will be explaining passages of the Bible pertaining to key sites we visit.
We hope that you can join us to see first-hand evidence of the historicity of the Christian faith. We look forward to spending time together with you as we travel through Bible lands.”
Pastors Todd Stanton & Chris Athavle
ITINERARY / DATES 08 MAR - 23 MAR 202
Day 1: Depart Australia
Day 2: Arrival / Airport Meet & Assist / Amman / Welcome Dinner
Land, acclimatise, and energise. Marhaba and welcome to Amman. We will have a relaxed day as we acclimatise to our new surroundings.
Day 3: Baptismal Site / Madaba / Petra
Bethany Beyond the Jordan, is the site, archaeologists assure us, where John the Baptist preached, where Jesus was baptised, where the first five apostles met, and thereby, the foundations of the early Christian faith were laid!
Day 4: Petra / Guided Petra Tour
The “Rose City” is a honeycomb of hand-hewn caves, temples, and tombs carved from blushing pink sandstone in the high desert of Jordan some 2,000 years ago. Experience this amazing city with a full day of exploration.
Day 5: Mt. Nebo / Border Crossing / Ein Gedi
Mt Nebo is where the Lord forbade Moses from entering the Promised Land. This spectacular view will set the tone for the rest of this trip! Spending the night in Ein Gedi the oasis in the desert where David took refuge from Saul.
Day 6: Masada / Qumran / Dead Sea Float
Masada is a fortress situated on top of a mountain and Qumran is where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered.
Day 7: Jericho / Nazareth / Sea of Galilee
Discover the town that Jesus grew up in, visiting a 1st century working farm. Our hotel overlooks the Sea of Galilee.
Day 8: Mt Carmel / Mt Tabor / Megiddo / Caesarea Maritima
Megiddo is the site of the final battle between Jesus and the kings of the Earth. Caesarea is a large Roman town on the mediterranean.
Day 9: Sea of Galilee / Capernaum / Mt of Beatitudes / Golan Heights
Take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum, the town Jesus taught and healed in.
Day 10: Jerusalem
“Jerusalem is built like a city that is closely compacted together. That is where the tribes go up— the tribes of the LORD— to praise the name of the LORD according to the statute given to Israel.” Psalm 122:3-4
Day 11: Mt. Of Olives / Garden of Gethsemane / Via Dolorosa / Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Wake up in Jerusalem and travel along the same route that Jesus took as he descended down the Mt. Of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane and then through Jerusalem to his crucifixion.
Day 12: Jerusalem / Old City / Western Wall / City of David
Pilgrims have been travelling to Jerusalem for centuries, and you too will walk through the streets of such an ancient and revered place.
Day 13: Jerusalem / Mt Zion / Yad Vashem / Light Show / Farewell Dinner
The psalmist described Mount Zion as God’s “holy mountain, beautiful in elevation . . . the joy of all the earth” (Psalm 48). It is also the location of the Upper Room where traditionally is the location of the last supper and the room where the Holy Spirit came down.
Day 14: Garden Tomb / Border Crossing / Travel Home
End your time in Israel at the Garden Tomb and Golgotha / Place of the Skull, for a worship service. For most it will be a flight back home, for others they may be continuing on elsewhere! For all an experience of a lifetime that they will never forget.
Day 15: Arrive Back in Australia
WHAT’S INCLUDED
GETTING AROUND
We include return economy airfares and transport in an air-conditioned coach.
EXTRAS
We include whisperer headsets, tips, porterage and gratuities.
WHERE WE STAY & EAT
12 nights twin share in centrally located 4 star hotels with 12 breakfasts, 12 dinners and a special traditional passover Biblical meal.
WHAT WE DO
This is a fully guided experience. We have carefully curated the best sites and experiences so that you can have an incredible spiritual encounter.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Lunches, visas and travel insurance.
PRICING
We’ve made traveling to Israel an easy and affordable experience. There are two ways of paying for your trip. Pay in full, or take advantage of the no-interest, monthly payment plan.
The monthly payment plan is easy to set up – pay a $350 deposit per person, and the rest of the balance is divided evenly over the remaining months. If you have any questions about payment options, please contact us, 1300 567 772.
Tour Pricing
Tour + Flights: $7,330
Private Room: Add to the tour price $1,800.
This is a per person cost on twin sharing basis. Including return airfares from Sydney. If you are travelling from another city, want to add something extra, or want to upgrade your flights, please get in touch.
NEXT STEPS
1. REGISTER
Register online, email or speak to Robert. 0425 311 115 or robert@pbt.com.au
2. PAY DEPOSIT DUE BY 01 June 2020
Pay a $350 non-refundable deposit to lock in your spot
3. MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN
The balance is divided evenly over the remaining months
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Travel insurance is compulsory and not all policies are equal. Most of our travellers use our preferred travel insurance providers. Visas for Australian citizens travelling to Israel on Australian passports as tourists do not require a visa. Tipping is expected in the countries we visit and often makes up a large part of people’s wages. Since tipping isn’t a usual part of the everyday Australian life, we have included it into your tour cost to keep it simple and easy
T&C: Tour dates and length is subject to change depending on airline schedules and your city of departure. Please note the pricing is correct at time of 20 February 2020. Pricing can change due to airline availability and currency fluctuations. The price of the airfare is only guaranteed once a customer has paid in full. Flight availability is limited. Booking early is therefore strongly recommended. All prices shown are per person based on twin share and include airfares, all taxes and tips.
