INNER FAITH TRAVEL is a non-denominational Christian travel company, established to serve the travel needs of the Church. We are featuring Jerusalem, Galilee, Nazareth, Ancient Acco, Dead Sea, Masada, Beer Sheba, & Petra (jordan) with Pastor Tony Hallo.
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Tony Hallo Tour
23rd September - 11th October, 2014
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2. Hosted By: Pastor Tony Hallo
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Tour price: $7285.00 per person twin share
Plus: AUD $549.00 Ticket & Fuel Tax per person
Plus: AUD $256.00 Tipping per person
Plus: AUD $45.00 Jordan Visa per person
Plus: AUD $30.00 Border Tax per person
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PASTOR TONY HALLO TOUR ISRAEL & PETRA
23rd September – 11th October, 2014
Tour Cost: $7185.00 per person
BASED ON TWIN SHARE ACCOMMODATION
Featuring
JERUSALEM, GALILEE, NAZARETH, ANCIENT ACCO, DEAD SEA, MASADA, BEER
SHEBA, & PETRA (JORDAN)
4. TUESDAY 23rd September 2014
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Depart Brisbane to Bangkok where we connect with our onward flight to TEL
AVIV, ISRAEL. (Meals on flight).
WEDNESDAY 24th September
Early morning arrival TEL AVIV ISRAEL, where we will be met by Inner Faith
Travel representatives and transported to our hotel. Afternoon sojourn at the
ancient Port of Joppa, home of Simon the Tanner.
Overnight Haifa. (Meals in Flight – D)
5. THURSDAY 25th September
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Morning departure for our coastal tour of the MEDITERRANEAN SEA PORTS. En
route we will visit CAESAREA, (Acts 23:31- 26:32) site of Herod’s Palace, home
of Cornelius and where Paul was brought to trial. Afterwards, we travel to the
Crusader Capital of Ancient Acco or Acre as it is known today.
Overnight Haifa. (B-D)
6. FRIDAY 26th September
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We spend the morning in Acco, a UNESCO world heritage site because of the
amazing Crusader underground city that is slowly being revealed. There is a very
colourful and authentic market and fishing port with lots of character. Visit to the
Turkish Bath House with sight and sound show. We journey a little further north
to take the cable car down the cliff face to the grottos at Rosh Hanikra.
Overnight Haifa. (B-D)
SATURDAY 27th September
After breakfast we visit MT CARMEL and Muhraqa, where Elijah called down fire
from Heaven to defeat the prophets od Baal. We continue and pass through the
MEGGIDO VALLEY, the large plain where the final battle of Armageddon is
prophesied to take place. Our journey then takes us to Nazareth where Jesus grew
to manhood visiting the Church of Annunciation, (Luke 1:26-38) which covers the
boyhood home of Jesus. We spend time at Nazareth Village recreating village
lifestyle during the time of Jesus experiencing the Nazareth Jesus knew! From
there we will visit the Mount of the Precipice where Jesus was driven by the
crowd. (Luke 4:16-30) Continuing on as we round the crest of a hill the SEA OF
GALILEE unfolds in a breathtaking panoramic scene before our eyes.
Overnight Galilee. (B-D)
7. SUNDAY 28th September
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Today, we explore this historical area of Galilee, remembering how Jesus walked
on water? Our special traditional sailing vessel will take us across the Sea of
Galilee, stopping in the middle for a time of reflection and worship. Rejoice! Jesus
is alive!. We disembark at Nof Ginnosar a kibbutz located on the shores of the
Galilee where we will see the remains of a boat from the time of Jesus. Arriving
later to CAPERNAUM, the city of Jesus, we visit the ruins of the synagogue where
Jesus performed many miracles. You will see the new excavations of ST PETER’S
house and visit TABGHA, where Jesus multiplied five loaves and two fishes to feed
the multitudes and later ascending to the top of the MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, we
will pause to read the Sermon on the Mount. Time at the Jordan River Baptismal
site before returning to our hotel.
Overnight Galilee. (B-D)
8. MONDAY 29th September
(Enter Jordan)
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Early morning departure South, following the scenic Jordan Valley to the city of
BEIT-SHEAN where King Saul’s body was hung on the gates of the city. We cross
the Jordan River into JORDAN at the Sheikh Hussein Bridge. We then travel to
Amman, the capital of Jordan. In the evening we will enjoy a Bedouin style meal at
the Tawaheem Al Hawa Restaurant. Overnight Amman. (B-D)
TUESDAY 30th September
Today we visit the Roman Ruins in Amman, Madaba, Mount Nebo, where Moses
gazed into the Promised Land, and the Baptismal site at Bethany on the Jordan
River, said to be the place where John the Baptist baptised Jesus. We continue to
Petra. Overnight Petra. (B-D)
9. WEDNESDAY 1st October 2014
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This morning, we will be led through the spectacular chasm of PETRA on
horseback, by our Nabatean guides. You may choose to walk, or ride in a
carriage if available. (Tipping for riding on horseback or carriage approximately
$5). We will visit the treasury, monastery, Roman Theatre, Royal Tombs and
the high place of sacrifice. Overnight Petra. (B-D)
THURSDAY 2nd October
(Enter back into Israel)
We enter back into the Promised Land through the Arava Border to Eilat on
the Red Sea. Travelling north to Timna Park we visit the recreated Wilderness
Tabernacle. Crossing through the Negev we arrive to Beer Sheba. We visit the
Park of the Australian Soldier, the British Cemetery where Australian, New
Zealand and British soldiers lay at rest together. A service will be held at the
war memorial. We visit Tel es Saba where the NZ Mounted Rifles and some
Australians took the high place, Abraham’s well and Chauvel’s Hill from where
we can view the plain where the 800 Australian Light horsemen rode into
history with their famous charge.
Overnight Dead Sea. (B-D)
10. FRIDAY 3rd October
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Time this morning for spa treatments and to ‘float’ in the medicinal mineral
waters of the Salt Sea. We continue to the mighty fortress of MASADA for
lunch and to visit the site of the last heroic 3-year stand of 960 Jewish
defenders against the Roman Empire. From its heights (by cable car) we have
tremendous views of Jordan and the Dead Sea.
Overnight Dead Sea. (B-D)
11. SATURDAY 4th October
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First stop today is Ein Gedi to walk to the falls where King David found refuge.
We make a short photo stop at Qumran where the Dead Sea scrolls were
discovered. Lunch stop at Jericho where we spend the afternoon visiting
Elisha’s Spring and the ruins of Ancient Jericho. Commence our memorial
ascent through the Mountains of Israel up to Jerusalem.
Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
SUNDAY 5th October
We awaken in the city of the Great King, Jerusalem, the geographic centre of
the world. You can feel the atmosphere that sets Jerusalem apart from any
other city in the world.
This is a Free day in Jerusalem. Why not consider joining with believers from
around the world at an inter-denominational Church service at Christchurch
and lunch afterwards in the cafe.
Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
12. MONDAY 6th October
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Today visit the Jewish Quarter, Cardo, Temple Institute and the Burnt House.
We explore the City of David, the location of Caiaphas House at St Peter
Gallicantu Church, with remains of ancient steps, and the UPPER ROOM at Mt
Zion, where we will reflect on the events of the LAST SUPPER. A sunset dinner
in the Judean Wilderness at Abraham’s Tent. Experience life as the Patriarch’s
did. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
13. TUESDAY 7th October
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Today we tour New Jerusalem and visit the MODEL CITY, site of a quarter acre
replica model of Jerusalem in the time of Christ, which includes the Jewish
Temple, the Shrine of the Book, which houses the DEAD SEA SCROLLS and
spend time at YAD VASHEM HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL. This memorial is built in
memory of the six million Jews lost in the Holocaust. Truly a moving
experience. Cross the Security Fence to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the
Nativity and Shepherds Caves.
Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
14. WEDNESDAY 8th October
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We have a full day of touring Old Jerusalem, following in the footsteps of Jesus, including
the MT OF OLIVES and the GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE. Entering into the OLD CITY through
ST STEPHEN’S GATE we visit the POOL OF BETHESDA, where Jesus cured an invalid, and
continue to the Ecce Homo convent to view the Lithostrotos and the Pavement and visit
the PRAETORIUM, site of the public trial and condemnation of Jesus. We continue through
the colourful bazaar streets of the Old City, passing the Stations of the Cross along the VIA
DOLOROSA arriving at the CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE. We visit the WESTERN WALL,
the most sacred site for the Jewish people and ascend the TEMPLE MOUNT (security
permitting) to the Dome of the Rock, the site where Abraham offered up Isaac. We enter
the Herodian Tunnel revealing the depth and size of the Temple support wall constructed
during the rule King Herod. We finish our day at Christchurch with an opportunity to learn
the history of the first Protestant Church in the Middle East & coffee break in the lovely
garden café. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
15. THURSDAY 9th October
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This morning we are off to the GARDEN TOMB, where we will celebrate a
Communion Service with the empty tomb in the background. The serenity of
this place makes it a spiritual oasis within this bustling city. This is the ultimate
place of worship in Jerusalem. The remainder of the day is free for shopping. In
the late afternoon we will travel to Yad Hasmona for a farewell dinner and
then transfer to the airport for our flight homeward. (B-D)
Overnight flight homeward. (B-D)
FRIDAY 10th October
Arrival into Bangkok where we connect with our onward flight home.
Bangkok stopovers are also available, but must be booked 60 days before
departure.
(Meals in Flight).
SATURDAY 11th October
Arrival home with a new understanding of the Bible and memories to last a
lifetime!
(Meals in Flight).
16. SUMMARY OF TOUR
Price includes Round trip airfare from Australia to Israel via Bankok, and return from
Israel. All airport assistance, touring expenses in all countries visited with an English
speaking tour guide in modern air-conditioned coaches, nightly accommodation in 3 or 4
star hotels, majority of hotel and airport baggage handling, all entrance fees and meals
where indicated (Breakfast – Dinner).
Price does not include Beverages with meals, drinks, Visa cost (if applicable), or Travel
Insurance.
COST AUD $7,185.00 per person twin share.
SINGLE room supplement costs are available on request.
Plus: AUD $549.00 Ticket & Fuel Tax per person
Plus: AUD $256.00 Tipping per person
Plus: AUD $45.00 Jordan Visa per person
Plus: AUD $30.00 Border Tax per person
(Cost subject to a minimum of 15 adults travelling).
SINGLE room supplement costs are available on request.
Optional Extension: “THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES”
COST AUD $T.B.A.00 (In July 2014) per person twin share
Business Class Upgrade quotes available on request.
Additional Travel/Tours, Extensions and/or Stopover options available on request.