A pilgrimage group to Israel the Holy Land is like no other, it will strengthen your faith and “You’ll never be the same” is what we hear time and time again. Start your Christian pilgrimage with a welcome at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, after dinner group orientation. Drive over the coastal fertile lands to Caesarea, an awe striking ancient Roman port hosting a large amphitheatre built by King Herod. See Haifa and Mount Carmel, continue to Megiddo biblical site of Armageddon. From here we make our way to the Galilee where Jesus began his ministry and teachings. Here we will mirror the Footsteps of Jesus where he made miracles, by setting sail where Jesus walked on water to meet his disciples in the Sea of Galilee. See the site of Multiplication, and pray in the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the “Sermon on the Mount”, and where our guide will reenact Jesus sermon. Enjoy a Multi-media presentation – the “Galilee Experience”. Next is Nazareth, the road to Jerusalem. Visit Cana the first miracle taken place at the wedding feast, and an opportunity to renew your wedding vows. Nazareth the birthplace of Jesus, visit Mary’s well, St. Joseph workshop and annunciation site. Turn southward to Beit-Shean/Scythopolis – The most magnificent archeological site in Israel. Drive along Jordan Velley mirroring an ancient route, come to the Mount of Temptation. See Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, and continue for a chance to float on the Dead Sea, an experience you will not want to miss. Travel via wilderness pass of the Good Samaritan and onto Bethany home of Martha and Lazarus, ending the day in Jerusalem for orientation. On the Golden City of Jerusalem Tour, see the Israel Museum, where God’s words are written in the Dead Sea Scrolls, next an emotional visit to Yad Vashem Museum of the Holocaust. Drive to the Knesset, the Parliament of Israel. Go to Bethlehem nearby for the nativity site, see 4th century Basilica, and a Shepherds field. Where else can you start the day and walk where Jesus walked, see the Garden Tomb, Mt. Zion, the room of the Last Supper, the Church of St. Ann, walk the Via Dolorosa, his way of suffering with the cross, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and end the day in Golgotha the crucifixion site. A new morning with a panoramic view of Jerusalem atop Mount of Olives, read scriptures between ancient olive trees in the Garden of Gethsemane, enter the old city through Zion Gate in way of Jewish Quarters arriving at the Western Wall, also known as Wailing Wall. Continue from Jerusalem to Jaffa then to modern Tel Aviv. See the Mediterranean Promenade, visit the house of Simon the Tanner, where St. Peter had a vision. See the ancient port city used by King Solomon, where Cedar trees from Lebanon came in when building the first Temple in Jerusalem. This concludes a memorable trip to the Holy Land, dinner and preparation for your trip back to North America.
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Around a million or two people travel to Israel every year. Some of them are Christians while majority of them are Jewish. Large number of people comes to Israel to start and build business while others come to travel to the country which has so many wonderful locations like Red Sea, Dead Se, the Mediterranean and so many religious places as well. The large groups of people who travel are of Jews and they travel back to Israel because it is the homeland for Jewish families.
Conceivably, these visitors can be pilgrims who come to visit the sacred places located at Jewish Land Israel. The sacred sense of places is located not only in Jerusalem but also in Eilat and Tel Aviv. Visitors not only coming to Israel to meet to see the Holy Temples and synagogues of the ancient time but, they also come to see the wonderful cafes, trendy shops and markets in the Israel. People travel back to study Torah as well as meet and see the world’s known diamond cutters, dairy farmers and software tycoons.
Thus travelers of Jewish faith can be very exciting to visit Israel and see the wonderful locations, meet religious people by providing them their own culture and history.
There are so many travel agencies, Israel tours, Jewish tours and Israel group travel which are guided by certified professional tour guides, that visiting their homeland becomes a educational and fun experience. Israel is a place of Jewish heritage, with great emotions and aspirations experienced every time one visits Israel.
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Most international airlines operate flights to Israel. EL AL Israel Airlines operate direct flights from the USA, Europe, the Far East and Africa. Other Israeli charter companies (e.g. Arkia and Israir) operate flights from locations in Europe and Israir also operates flights from the USA. There are no direct flights from distant locations (e.g. Australia or from countries that do not have diplomatic relations with Israel). All International flights will land at Ben Gurion Airport, which is approximately a 30-minute drive from the city of Tel Aviv. In order to help prevent delays at the passport control, all visitors arriving by air will receive forms to fill out during the course of their flight (it is important to accurately fill out details and keep a copy of the form, which should be presented on departure from Israel). At Passport Control, travelers will be requested to present their passport, (that is valid for at least six months) a boarding pass and the entry form. After their passport has been stamped, incoming travelers continue to the passenger luggage area, where carts are at their disposal. From there, they continue to customs control and to the airport exit. Visitors arriving at the borderline passes on the Israel Egypt Tour or Israel Jordan Tour border will receive forms in which their personal details must be filled in. After undergoing a security check, they must present the completed forms together with their passport. (Borders are at the Taba border between Egypt and Israel near Eilat, and the Rafiah crossing near the Mediterranean; via the Arava Bridge between Jordan and Israel near Akaba and Eilat; via the Allenby Bridge near Jericho and the Jordan River; and via the Sheikh Hussein Bridge in the Galilee region). Tourists on travelers on their Israel tours can remain in Israel up to three months from their date of arrival. When departing Israel, passengers should arrive at the airport three hours before departure. Passengers and their luggage will undergo a security check by airport personnel and modern security equipment. After the security check, and check in with the airline they are flying, passengers continue to Passport Control where they must present their passport, airline ticket and the entry form they completed upon arrival to Israel.
*(All border crossings, ports and airports are open daily except for certain religious holidays.)
*Citizens of the following countries will be issued a Tourist Visa, free of charge, at every port or entrance terminal to Israel:
Europe – Austria, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Belgium, Britain, Gibraltar, Germany (people born after 1.1.1928), Denmark, Holland, Hungary, Greece, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Malta, Norway, Slovenia, San Marino, Spain, Portugal, Finland, France, Cyprus, Sweden, Switzerland.
Asia and Oceania – Australia, the Fiji Islands, South Korea, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, New Zealand.
Africa – Lesotho, Mauritius, Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland, the Central African Republic.
America – Uruguay, the Bahamas, El Salvador, Ecuador, Argentina, the United States of America, Bolivia, Barbados, Brazil, Guatemala, Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, Surinam, Nevis and Saint Kitts, Panama, Paraguay, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Canada.
*Foreign currency may be exchanged at the airport, banks, post offices, licensed foreign exchange agencies and most hotels. The rates vary from place to place and banks may charge a commission (official currency is the New Israeli Shekel (NIS). There are 100 Agarot in each Shekel. Bank notes are in denominations of NIS 20, 50, 100 and 200. Coins are in denominations of NIS 10, 5, 1 and 50, 10 and 5 Agarot). Major credit cards are accepted in Israel.
*English is the main language for purpose of business and tourism. Most Israelis speak English and the majority of signposts are also in English. Since Israel is a land of immigration, additional languages are spoken among the various immigrant communities especially Russian.
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With 4,000 years of history, the land of Israel has focused on travelers and tourists who came to Israel to live an experience of a lifetime. Over 1.5 million tourists arrive each year in Israel, and find a country that is ancient and modern with technology at the same time biblical, holy and secular. The diversity of Israel as a tourist destination makes for a unique and unforgettable experience. With its location in Southeast Asia between the Mediterranean and the deserts of Syria and Arabia, Israel is a subtropical region with a period of hot dry summers and cold and semi-humid rainy winters. Having the Mediterranean Sea to the west, the Jordan Valley Rift to the east, the mountains of Lebanon to the north and the Eilat Bay in the south, as its boundaries alone, make Israel a visionary delight for any adventure and nature seeker who travel to israel. Israel has reflected a passion for research and preservation of its heritage, in dozens of ongoing excavations and discoveries in some of the worlds most important sites located in Jerusalem, Caesarea, Masada and Ashkelon as well as many national parks. Sites from all periods of history can be found in the Israeli landscape.
Scenery is only a small percentage of the many reasons to visit Israel. Eating in Israel is as varied as its population. Israeli cuisine is a concept that has involved from/to many culinary traditions. Fine, elegant restaurants as well as small cafes, pizza and falafel stands line the streets of the cities giving every person limitless options. Israel is tied to world events, and keeps a steady pace on the changes in the world, including culinary trends. It is important to note that while kosher food is prevalent in hotels in Israel, many restaurants are not kosher. You can find almost any kitchen to satisfy your taste buds whether it be Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Arabic or American food.
Israel became part of the world’s most popular Ecotourism destinations as the country is concerned about the environment and the development of nature reserves that are crucial to the to the history of Israel and is overseen by the Nature Reserve Authority. Most reserves have trails where visitors are asked to respect the paths that are marked and not to destroy or disturb plants and wildlife. While visiting the diverse regional landscape of Israel be sure to take a ride through the desert via jeep, horseback or camel. If the desert is too hot for your taste, you can take a cool refreshing dive in the Red Sea or raft or kayak down the Jordan River. Many other family filled activities can be found in Israel such as bird watching and museums with children activities.
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Galilee is the wonderful region of the northern Israel which consists of much of the northern district in the country. The area is divided into three regions, the upper Galilee, lower Galilee and western Galilee. This is a wonderful mountainous valley with the Sea of Galilee at one side extending the beauty of land and making it a beautiful panoramic sightseeing view for all the visitors. People who travel to Israel wish to see this area as it is really good and attractive with so many places of natural beauty.
The locations worth to watch are Dan in the north, the Mount Hermon along with the Mount Lebanon and the ridges of Mount Carmel and Mount Gliboa in the southern part are really attractive to experience. The Mediterranean Sea, the Jezreel Valley and Jordan Rift Valley all are other wonderful locations to pay a visit in Galilee and outer regions of this area. The Sea of Galilee or Lake Tiberias is a fresh water lake and it is the second lowest lake on the Earth. The place is really amazing.
If you go for a visit in Galilee, the sightseeing locations are so many. Including the Nahal Betzet where a natural arch known as Rainbow Cave is also popular with locals. The Galilee has number of cities that is likely you will encounter in your Israel Tours including Acre, Nazareth, Safed, Tiberias, Karmiel, Afula and Shaghur.
Galilee tours are really popular attraction among the Israelis as well who come here for vacationing to the holy land from other parts of the world because of the wonderful scenery, recreational and gastronomic offerings from the region. Various musical and art festivals are held in the region to attract more attention from tourist. Many restaurants, hotels and resorts are also present to pass your great holiday time in the Galilee.
I have always had an interest in old or ancient cities I’ve seen Egypt, Jordan and from there Jerusalem. All of these places are so rich in culture that you fall in love with them as soon as you land and if you’re like me your camera doesn’t stop clicking.
When I started researching I realized how much there was to see in the week I has so I found loads of tour groups with English speaking guides and jumped at the chance to see some of the amazing sites on offer. The Jerusalem tours didn’t disappoint and through the brilliant guides I learned more of the history than I would have by myself.
Anyone that wants to go to Jerusalem should book one of these Jerusalem tours to get the most out of there trip, it’s a waste if you don’t. I was able to see the old city go and go on a pilgrimage tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. These memories of my Jerusalem tours are priceless.
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Middle East and Arabian Peninsula are one of the leading tourist destinations from all over the world, and very popular with Holy Land Tours. These regions are so much naturally beautiful and they are popular since prehistoric days. So much religious, archaeological, architectural, cultural and historical memories, monuments and places are found in these wonderful countries. More than thousands of people travel to these areas from Canada and United States every year.
The Middle Eastern countries including Lebanon, Qatar, Syria and Iraq are also much popular because of Islamic and Jewish histories, while, Jordan, Israel and Egypt are more popular because of the three big religion’s (Christianity, Islam and Jew) histories.
If you are looking to travel from USA or Canada on a Israel Tour, Egypt Tour and Jordan Tour to these locations for religious purposes, there are so many places to go and discover. For the Christian traveler, Israel and Egypt are locations to learn from monasteries and churches and discover the birth place of Jesus in Nazareth. As a Muslim, Jerusalem is oh high importance and all religious prophets and Islamic history is founded in Israel, Jordan, Syria and Egypt cities and towns. As a Jew, Israel is the homeland for all religious activities to learn Torah and other holy places in Egypt, Jordan and Syria are present. The history shows that these areas were habited since thousands of years. So, all the religions history can be found here.
If you are looking to travel these locations for fun and to discover natural locations, they are best to give a visit, Israel, land of beauty and natural locations is good to see including Tel Aviv, Galilee and many other locations. Jordan, and Egypt are also full of wonderful locations for people. In these regions, various foods, dressings, cultures and different norms are found and this can make the place much exciting to enjoy the traveling time.
To learn more about the Holy lands visit Middle East Tours.
The most incredible and popular location for Christians while on their Israel Tours, the birth place of their Holy Prophet Jesus is located in the wonderful ancient town of Nazareth in Israel. Nazareth is located on a valley and is really amazing and looks like scenery situated in the middle of sloping hills. The town is bound with great history, amazing archaeology, liberal culture and special happiness which is common in the Middle Eastern countries.
After the transition of Nazareth into the Israeli state, the number of Holy Land Tours and Christian pilgrims traveling to Nazareth increased drastically paving the way to a new and popular tour destination in the middle east.
Nazareth has not only the atmosphere to energize the faith of Christians rooted from Jesus, but it also has a great number of churches, archaeological, and historical sites of importance. On the traditional site, there is a modern Basilica church located to bless and promote the Christianity. The churches, monarchies, mosques and synagogues all are visited by tourists in Nazareth and many locations that are linked with Jesus.
The old city is the main attraction of all the architectural and historical places relating to the Nazareth. The Church St. Joseph, the Ottoman Era buildings like the Government Buildings, the Saraya and the White Mosque also enhance the history of Nazareth.
During the times of Christmas, birth place of Jesus birth is decorated with so much glories and joyous holy festivities and is celebrated with delicious food and delicious aromas. The local markets of Nazareth are good and comprise of much clothing and gifting collection. Israelis love the night life but in Nazareth, there is no night clubs as it is a place of holy symbols. Nazareth offers a variety of hotels for those on tour to israel ranging from budget to luxury 5 star hotels which can accommodate all ourist.
Egypt is a popular land for tourism and many people go there for different reasons. Religious tours are one form of traveling in Egypt because of many monuments and historic places. Mainly, Christians, Muslims and Jewish travel to Egypt because they have many religious and historic monuments and lands located there. Among all of them, Christian tours are more common because they are found in majority in world and they are also interested to see the Jewish and Islamic places in Egypt along with Christianity related places.
Many Christian people love to go for touring on the route of a Exodus Tour and another popular tour to follow by Christian people in Egypt is the Route of Holy Family in Egypt which includes the Jesus, Mary and Joseph. This route is specifically interested for Christian, though, Muslims also believe in Jesus as the prophet. In such tours, usually Christians go to ancient churches and monasteries. Christians also go to the places which are mentioned in there Bible, even if they are relating to Jewish.
So, you want to know what the churches and monasteries are which Christians want to look at. There are numerous ancient churches and some religious group prefer one while some prefer others. Most of them are located in the city of Old Cairo or in nearby areas. Fort Babylon district is much popular for the Christian churches. The Coptic Museum and the Ben Ezer is also popular in the Christian tours in Egypt. Haret Zuwaila is another popular place of Christians traveling to Egypt. All of these churches and monasteries are still active in modern days.
Outside the Cairo, the most popular monument located at Saqqarah is Monastery of St. Jeremy. There are some monasteries at Fayoum Oasis. These places are uninhabited now days and only few people travel to see these places. Beside Christian locations, Christians are also interested to look at Pyramids and Pharaoh cultural stuff as well as Islamic monuments in Egypt.
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