Tour to Israel
October 14-28, 2007
Tour Host: Dr. Morris Danielson
Price: $2,295
Tour Summary
We will spend quality time traveling in Jerusalem and Northern, Central, and Southern Israel. We will walk where Jesus walked, pray where Jesus prayed, and visit the places where Jesus ministered and taught before we go to Tamar to work. We will experience many aspects of life in Israel, and we can get our hands dirty at Biblical Tamar Park by planting trees, repairing buildings, and other tasks. The Blossoming Rose prophetic mission of assisting in Jewish Return, Restoration, and Reconciliation is available for us to join as we explore historic Israel and live in the desert. Dr. Danielson has had a great deal of influence in guiding the programs of Blossoming Rose. He has been a frequent traveler to Israel and the Middle-East and has traveled in Israel, Jordan and Egypt. During 2006 he lead a tour group field testing his travels for this tour.
Day 1: (Sunday, Oct. 14) USA to Israel
We begin our journey as we depart at 6:30 PM from Denver to Newark Airport. We do all the security for the flight to Israel on El Al Israel Airlines in Newark. Lunch, dinner, and breakfast will be served during our flight.
Day 2: (Monday, Oct. 15) Israel
We arrive in Israel and board our bus for Jerusalem. We will drive to Jerusalem and get oriented to the country and have a bountiful Israeli buffet dinner and our first overnight stay at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Day 3: (Tuesday Oct. 16) Jerusalem
The day begins with a panoramic, breath- taking view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. We descend to the Garden of Gethsemane and on down to an underground chapel where Jesus was betrayed. We walk to the Western Wall and to the Temple Mount, through the Old City of Jerusalem, to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and out the Jaffa gate. We visit the Garden Tomb and go through the Damascus Gate. We have our dinner and prepare to leave in the morning for Caesarea and Galilee. We stay a second night at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Day 4: (Wednesday Oct. 17) Leave Jerusalem and on to the Sea of Galilee
After breakfast,. We drive along the Mediterranean Sea to Caesarea and the fortress of the Crusaders. We continue north and climb Mt. Carmel to view Megiddo located in the Valley of Armageddon. We drive to Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus, where He proclaimed His Messiahship in a synagogue, and drive past Cana, where Jesus performed His first miracle. We stay overnight at the Golden Tulip Hotel.
Day 5: (Thurs, Oct. 18) North Galilee area
We take the bus to the North Galilee area. We start with the Beatitudes Mountain and Capernaum, where Peter lived and then to the synagogue in which Jesus taught. We look over into Lebanon at Matulla and then on up to the base of Mt. Hermon. It is a most beautiful area with Caesarea and the Bonias Springs. Some will want to shop for souvenirs in the friendly confines of Tiberius. After dinner some will want to see the Galilee show. Ovenight at the Golden Tulip Hotel.
Day 6: (Friday Oct. 19) Jordon River, Tumran and Tamar Park
After breakfast, we sail on the Sea of Galilee on a Jesus boat, then go to the Jordan River where we have the option of being "baptized” in this river. We continue south following the Jordan River down to the Dead Sea. As the sun begins to set we drive into Biblical Tamar Park to see the ancient city of Solomon. We welcome in the Sabbath with prayers. Overnight at Tamar.
Day 7: (Saturday, Oct. 20) Sabbath
We eat our breakfast and then take a Sabbath walk to Mt. Hor where we can add a stone to the altar. We return from our walk into the nature reserve; relax and as the sun sets, have our evening meal with lively discussion on the meaning of the Sabbath. Overnight at Tamar.
Day 8: (Sunday Oct. 21) Scorpion Pass/Mitzpa Ramon/TamarBen Gurions desert home and burial place/Tamar
We leave our desert home after a big American breakfast and drive up the Scorpion Pass. The tax stations we see on the ancient Roman road reminds us of the times of Christ. We stop at Nabatean ruins and see the huge valley of the Mitzpa Ramon Crater (lunch is on your own). We then visit Ben Gurion (the George Washington of Israel) home and burial place and then on to Tamar for another bountiful dinner. Overnight at Tamar.
Day 9: (Monday Oct. 22) Masada/Tamar
We have the option to float in the Dead Sea. We visit awhile at Tamar before we go to Moshav Idan and have a tour of Bob Golan’s farms. We enjoy a tour of Tel Tamar and have dinner. Overnight at Tamar.
Day 10: (Tuesday Oct. 23) Moshav Idan
This will be a light day. We will leave at 9:00 am. Those who want can rest or look around at the Dead Sea or you may swim in the warm waters. If you plan to swim bring a few dollars for the room and locker where you change as well as for your lunch. Overnight at Tamar.
Day 11: (Wednesday Oct. 24)
We leave Tamar and visit the diamond exchange, tour, and have lunch in Eilot and visit Kibbutz Yutuatu for their world famous chocolate milk and cheese. Shop awhile and stay one night in Eilot. Stay overnight at Eliot and the Red Sea.
Day 12: (Thursday Oct. 25) Red Sea
Some rise early to swim with the dolphins and then we will leave leisurely at noon to Tamar, stopping at Timna National Park and Solomon’s mines. We will arrive tired at Tamar and have a nice supper. Overnight at Tamar.
Day 13: (Friday Oct 26) Leave to Jerusalem
On Friday morning we head for Beersheva to see Abraham’s Wells then we will head to the Valley of Elah where David and the Giant fought....then the Road to Emmaus... then Samuel’s tomb before moving into our rooms at the Rosary Guest House next to the Old City. We conclude with dinner on your own on Ben Yehuda Street.
Day 14: (Saturday Oct 27) Jerusalem
This is our last day in Israel and after a nice breakfast, we will go to Old City in the morning and spend the rest of the day in our places of interest that might include museums or the Western Wall. If you go to a museum bring a few dollars for entrance. Lunch is on your own. We leave for the airport at 7:30 PM and check in suitcases.
Day 15: (Sunday October 28) Israel to USA
We leave on our 12:05 AM flight to the USA and arrive in Chicago 8:30 am. It will be a great trip!
Dr. Morris Danielson
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