A Pilgrimage To
Light of Life Ministry
Invites you to journey to the Land of Israel!
NEW DATE!
June 1-11, 2010
ELEVEN DAYS YOU WILL NEVER FORGET! DON’T LET THIS TRIP PASS YOU BY.
April 2006 Israel Trip – Jim Jones on back row - right - end.
DAY |
DATE |
OVERNIGHT |
PROPOSED DAILY ITINERARY |
(1) Tuesday |
June 1 |
In Flight |
Departure - Continental flight from Atlanta, GA at 10:00 to Newark, NJ (arrive 12:26 pm) - depart from Newark, NJ at 4:00 pm to Tel Aviv, Israel. (42 seats) |
(2) Wednesday |
June 2 |
Tel Aviv |
Arrive in Tel Aviv at 9:35 am (Israel time). We will tour Independence Hall, the site of Prime Minister Rabin’s assassination, Jaffa, Carmel Market, then check into the Tel Aviv Dan Panorama Hotel in time for a stroll on the shore of the beautiful Mediterranean before dinner. Group gathering at 8:00 pm before much deserved rest! |
(3) Thursday |
June 3 |
Tiberias |
Leave Tel Aviv – tour Caesarea Maritime, Haifa, Akko, Mt Carmel, Jezrael Valley (Valley of Armageddon), the Mountains of the Galilee, to the Sheridan Tiberias Hotel. Group gathering after dinner (approx 8:00 pm) |
(4) Friday |
June 4 |
Tiberias |
A boat trip crossing the Sea of Galilee, view the “Jesus Boat,” Mount of Beatitudes, ruins of Korazin, Capernaum, Tabgha, ending the afternoon with a baptismal service in the Jordan River. |
(5) Saturday |
June 5 |
Tiberias |
The Golan Heights, Caesarea Philippi (Banias), and the Mt Hermon area (northern boundary of the “Promised Land.” Other sites along the way as time allows. |
(6) Sunday |
June 6 |
Jerusalem |
Worship Service in Nazareth, Mt Tabor, Mt Gilboa, Megiddo, Beit Shean, Jordan Valley, Jericho, up to Jerusalem to the Prima Royal Hotel (5 nights). |
(7) Monday |
June 7 |
Jerusalem |
Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem, Garden of Gethsemane, Old City, Pool of Bethesda, Jewish Quarter, Via Dolorosa, Upper Room, Tomb of David Temple Mount, the Western Wall. |
(8) Tuesday |
June 8 |
Jerusalem |
Dead Sea, Masada, Qumran (Dead Sea Scrolls), the Ahava store, Elijah’s Cave Monastery. |
(9) Wednesday |
June 9 |
Jerusalem |
The Holocaust Museum, Israel Museum (location of Dead Sea Scrolls), Bethlehem overview, Valley of Elah (David & Goliath), shopping along Ben Yehuda Street. |
(10) Thursday |
June 10 |
Jerusalem |
Gordon’s Calvary, Garden Tomb Communion Service. Afternoon free to tour or shop - consider Government Mint, Temple Institute, King David Hotel, archeological digs at Temple Mount, etc. Evening Banquet. |
| (11) Friday | June 11 | In Flight | Leave for airport after breakfast. Flight departs Tel Aviv at 11:40 am (Israel time), arrives in Newark, NJ at 5:00 pm (Eastern Time), departs for Atlanta at 7:30 pm, and arrives in Atlanta at 10:17 pm. Return home as desired! |
| Gateway: | Atlanta, GA – Continental Airlines – Depart 10:00 am, June 1, 2010; arrive back in Atlanta at 10:17 pm, June 11, 2010 |
| Trip Dates: | June 1-11, 2010 - Eleven days counting day of departure from the USA and the day of arrival back in the USA. This is one to two days longer than the majority of Israel trips, and includes nine touring days (two more than usual). |
| Trip Theme: | We have chosen a trip that will focus primarily on the Biblical and religious sites in Israel. To maximize our time, there are no other countries included in this trip as there are in some tours. There is no way possible to see all we would like to in nine touring days, but we will try to see many of the major Biblical sites. Knowing that there will be some in our group who have studied modern Israel as well as ancient Israel, we will see some of the key sites dealing with modern Israel, and some extra-Biblical archeological sites. |
| Hotels: | Trip price is based on two persons sharing a room (double beds). Single room is subject to availability for an additional cost of $600. Should a traveler not have a roommate or if roommate cancels before departure, the passenger may have to pay the supplemental charge. (You may be billed after the final payment date for single room accommodations as necessary.) For those not traveling with a person they choose to room with, we will do our best to team you with another person in similar circumstances, but this cannot be guaranteed. Hotels are Jewish 4 and 5 Star rated hotels; extremely luxurious. 1 night in Tel Aviv at the Tel Aviv Dan Panorama Hotel 3 nights in Tiberias at the Sheridan Tiberias Hotel 5 nights in Jerusalem at the Prima Royal Hotel |
| Trip Includes: | Airfare from Atlanta to Tel Aviv and return from Tel Aviv to Atlanta. Buffet breakfast each morning at our Hotel, lunch at tour site, buffet dinner served back at Hotel in the evenings (except beverages). All tips and taxes as listed in the “Pricing” section, Tour Guide, Bus, Bus Driver, and entrance fees to all fee charged sites visited. |
| Not Included: | Transportation from your location to Atlanta and from Atlanta back to your home; any personal purchases made on the trip such as gifts, souvenirs, etc. Beverages with meals as you select are usually not included and are extra. Love gift is taken on the last day for the guide and driver separate from the tip included in the package price. Combined normal gift is usually around $5 per person per tour day (or $40 to $50 per person). Checked baggage fees for excess luggage; trip cancellation and lost luggage insurance that will be available if desired (several policies to choose from). |
| Insurance: | Acting only as agents for suppliers, Discovery Ministries is not responsible for damage, loss, theft of luggage and/or personal belongings, or for personal injury, accident and/or illness. For your own protection, it is important that you have adequate insurance to cover these possibilities. You should carry proof of insurance in the event you need medical attention while in Israel. Additional information and application forms for all types of coverage will be supplied to you prior to departure. |
| Credit Cards: | Credit cards may be used for TRIP DEPOSIT ONLY. Balance of trip must be paid by check or money order. |
| Transportation: | Continental economy class round trip from Atlanta to Tel Aviv. Ticket purchase must be completed by travel agency 30 days prior to departure. Tickets cannot be changed once issued. A change in the departure/return date from the group itinerary is not permitted. |
| Passport: | A valid passport is required and must be obtained in person by each tour member. This process can take up to three months (usually less). No visas are required for Israel. Be sure to make at least two copies of passports, leaving one with relative in the USA, and keep the other with you in a place separate from your original passport. Never leave your passport unattended unless in the hotel safe or room safe. |
| Registration & Deposit: | A deposit of $500 per person is required at the time of registration and needs to be received no later than 90 days prior to departure to insure seating on plane (We have 42 guaranteed seats, but must surrender any seats not registered 90 days before departure. Only the deposit may be charged to your Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Registrations received inside sixty (60) days must be accompanied by full payment ($30 Late Registration fee will be assessed). Payment in full is due 60 days prior to departure date. Upon receipt of registration, you will receive an invoice with final payment amount and date due. Final payments should be made payable to DISCOVERY MINISTRIES and must be received sixty (60) days prior to departure. |
| Cancellations and Refunds: | If a passenger cancels tour membership for any reason after deposit is made, there will be a cancellation fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to cover administrative / communication costs. Cancellations from 90-60 days will incur an additional $100 charged by the airline for a total cancellation fee of $200. Cancellations received 59-31 days prior to departure: 25% of tour cost; 30-15 days: 50%; NO REFUND for cancel- lations within fourteen (14) days of departure -- trip cancellation and interruption insurance is available and is highly recommended. All cancellation requests must be addressed to Discovery Ministries in writing either by regular mail or email. Phone calls for cancellations cannot be accepted. |
The above information is for your understanding of the nature of this trip, the proposed itinerary, and the costs and restrictions for travel and cancelations. All information is subject to change prior to departure. Final information on this trip will be sent to you before the 90 day registration deadline. However, we do not expect this information to change in any considerable way, so you may make your deposit at anytime to guarantee a place on this trip.
Trip Pricing
NOTE: There are several factors that affect the price of a trip to Israel. The total number of persons making the trip is one factor. Light of Life Ministry’s June 2010 trip has a maximum number of 42 persons. However, we are now pricing this trip based on 25 persons. If more than 25 actually go, your price will decrease slightly (approximately $55 at 30 people, $95 at 35 people, and $125 at 40 people). As stated, we are prepared for as many as 42 people to go, but have priced the trip based on 25 so we will not have to increase your cost if less than expected actually register. Some large ministries book trips with 100, 200, or even more persons, making the trip slightly less in cost, but the down side is all the excess time spent in trying to get everyone assembled, meals, rest stops, etc., resulting in fewer places visited and less time that can be spent on site. Another factor is the number of touring days and the number of places visited. We will be touring nine days in an eleven day trip. The usual trip is ten days with seven touring days. This extra day increases the trip price compared to those who use only seven touring days. Another “big” factor is what hotels are booked. Some discount trips book cheaper hotels (usually non-Jewish hotels). Our hotels are Jewish owned and operated, and are four and five star hotels in excellent locations. Yes, this does cost a little more, but believe me, you will not be sorry! Finally, some trips quote a lower price, but then add on all the extras at the end. We have done our best to let you know what your cost will be for this trip. Due to the current conditions in fuel costs related to airline prices, they will not guarantee a ticket price. Therefore, you will see an Airline tax and fuel surcharge reflected in the pricing schedule below. The airlines will not lock in a price until 30 days from departure, so this tax and fuel surcharge is what was quoted at the time of seat reservation from the airline. It is possible this cost may be more or less based on fuel prices next May. Please consider these variables if you compare trip pricing.
The prices quoted below are in US dollars and are based on quotes available at this time. There are a couple of items included in this base price that may be subject to change based on the devaluation of the dollar oversees, but this change, if any, should be minimal. The Airline Taxes would only change if the governing tax laws change prior to departure. The Fuel Surcharge is a variable, but as airlines purchase fuel for several months in advance, this price should not change much either up or down. Tips are fixed and will not change.
| Base Trip Price (flight, hotels, meals, entrance fees, ground transportation, bus driver, guide, etc.) | $ 3,319.00* |
| Airline Taxes & Fuel Surcharge (This is the fee quoted in July 2009 by the airlines and is subject to increase or decrease – for comparison, when oil was over $140 a barrel this charge was approximately $725) | 542.00** |
| Tips (covers tips for airport baggage handlers, hotel employees, meal servers, etc.) | 85.00 |
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| PROPOSED TRIP TOTAL: | $ 3,946.00 |
* Based on 25 passengers. This price may be less if more than 25 go on the trip. We are prepared for 42, so this price could be as much as $125 less than quoted.
** Airlines contract their fuel months in advance, therefore the fuel surcharge will be based upon their contract price for June 2010.