Riders of Destiny
Celebrate the Centenary of the
Light Horse Charge at Beer Sheba
with optional Jordan Extension
24 OCT – 7th / 11th NOV 2017
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Call Olive Tree Travel – our official travel agent
1300 550 830
Hi! I’m Ian Worby, Regional Director of
UCB Asia Pacific & Vision Christian Media.
My wife Mandy & I are looking forward to touring
Israel with you. How marvellous it will be to travel the
land where Jesus lived & walked. We’ll be hosted by
experienced guides who also know & love Yeshua our
Saviour. You need to act today as we are receiving
many expressions of interest. I hope you can join us in
Israel in 2017.
Riders of Destiny
Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Australia
Light Horse charge at Beer Sheba!
TOUR DATES: 24th October – 7th November
Optional Jordan Extension: 5th – 11th November
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Our 14 day visit to Israel includes:
• Sail on the Sea of Galilee
• Visit Jesus’ hometown of Nazareth
• Get baptised in the River Jordan
• Float in the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth
• Enjoy the re-enactment of the Australian Light Horse Charge at Beer Sheba
plus official commemorative services
• Ascend the fortress mountain of Masada in the Judean Desert
• Explore the Old City of Jerusalem & walk in the footsteps of Jesus
• Walk through the amazing tunnels under The Western Wall
• Celebrate Communion at the Garden Tomb
Our 4 day optional Jordan/Petra/Southern Israel extension:
•Visit Mount Nebo where Moses saw the Promised Land
•Enter the Red Rock City of Petra
•Enjoy the Red Sea resort town of Eilat
•Experience the Tabernacle in the Wilderness, Rimon Crater - spectacular views!
•Have fun on a Wadi Ram 4WD Safari
Israel Tour Oct / Nov 2017 - Itinerary
and
Day 1 - Tue 24 October
DEPART AUSTRALIA
Depart Australia on our Thai Airways flight to Bangkok. On arrival,
proceed in transit through security and check-in for our connecting
El Al Israel Airlines flight bound for Tel Aviv.
Day 2 - Wed 25 October ARRIVAL – TEL AVIV, JAFFA
After our morning arrival at 7:20am into Ben Gurion Airport, we’ll meet our guide and driver. Neot Kedumim
will be our first stop. We will continue to the Independence Hall in Tel Aviv. It’s a place of great significance
to the modern State of Israel, and then the ancient sea port city of Jaffa. Check into our Hotel in Tel Aviv,
enjoy a well-earned rest in the afternoon before dinner and a good night’s sleep.
Israel Tour October / November 2017 - Itinerary
Day 3 - Thu 26 October
CAESAREA, MT. CARMEL (MUHRAKA), MEGIDDO, NAZARETH VILLAGE, TIBERIAS
Today we’ll head up the coast to Caesarea
Maritima and its spectacular ruins; we
will see a short presentation (if space and
time is available) and also stop briefly at
the nearby ancient aqueduct. Next stop is
Mt. Carmel where Elijah performed great
exploits and where the Jezreel Valley
(Megiddo) is spread out before us like a
patchwork quilt. Just a short drive from
there is Tel Megiddo which is our next stop.
After driving through the Jezreel Valley we’ll head to Nazareth Village for a tour
& lunch to see what life was like for Yeshua growing up. If time permits we’ll take
a drive up to Mt. Precipice before making our way to our hotel near Tiberias on
the shores of the sea of Galilee.
Day 4 - Fri 27 October
SEA OF GALILEE, BOAT, BOAT RIDE,
KURSI, YARDENIT
Our day today is spent all around the beautiful Sea of
Galilee. We’ll visit the Mt. of Beatitudes where Yeshua
preached the Sermon on the Mount. Capernaum,
Yeshua’s home town during the majority of His ministry
years is our next port of call. Then, we will visit the
Primacy of Peter, on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.
Afterward, we visit the 1st century fishing boat at Nof
Ginosar, then enjoy a time of sailing in a boat on the
Sea of Galilee, followed by a delicious St Peters fish
lunch. Then it’s onto Kursi, the traditional site where
Yeshua delivered the demoniac. To finish off our day,
we’ll drive to Yardinet on the Jordan River for those
desiring to be water baptised before heading back to
our hotel for shabbat dinner and overnight.
and
Day 5 - Sat 28 October
MT. ARBEL, BANIAS, GOLAN HEIGHTS, MT. BENTAL
After breakfast this morning we will visit Mt. Arbel and heading
north to Tel Dan, which was 1 of 2 sites where idolatry was
established by King Jeroboam; next stop is Banias (Caesarea
Philippi), where Yeshua asked His disciples an incredibly
important question. We then make our way through the Golan
Heights, an area particularly important and strategic for Israel’s
safety and security, including Mount Bental. Then it’s back to the
Sea of Galilee for dinner and overnight.
Israel Tour October / November 2017 - Itinerary
Day 6 - Sun 29 October
BEIT SHEAN, SACHNE, QASR EL YAHUD, DEAD SEA
We leave the Galilee this morning and drive to Beit Shean, the
capital city of the Decapolis which has incredible ruins and
interesting New Covenant history. Afterward we’ll enjoy a picnic
lunch in the beautiful Sachne parklands. We’ll drive down the
Jordan Valley into the wilderness region to Qasr El Yahud, the
actual site of Yeshua’s baptism by John and close out our day
at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth! Floating in the salty
water is an experience you cannot afford miss! Enjoy dinner and
overnight at our hotel on the shores of the Dead Sea.
and
Day 7 - Mon 30 October MASADA, EIN GEDI, QUMRAN, JERUSALEM
Today we’ll cover some incredible history, beginning with King Herod’s
mountain fortress on Masada, then we’ll stop at Ein Gedi, the oasis in the
desert that was so important to King David and his men when hiding from
King Saul. Next stop is Qumran, where the most important archaeological
discoveries in modern history were found! Return to your Dead Sea hotel
for some leisure time, dinner and overnight.
Israel Tour October / November 2017 - Itinerary
Day 8 - Tue 31 October
BEER SHEBA, MT SCOPUS
VIEWPOINT OF JERUSALEM
Today we join the special 100th
Anniversary
Commemorations
& witness the famous Light
Horse charge re-enactment that
succeeded in liberating Beer
Sheba in 1917. Visit the Tel before
commencing our drive up to
Jerusalem, the Holy City where
Yahweh has chosen to establish
His future throne on earth and
where He has placed His name!
Enjoy an amazing view of the city
from Mt. Scopus and continue on
to your hotel for dinner & overnight
in Jerusalem.
Day 9 - Wed 1 November
CITY OF DAVID, SOUTHERN STEPS, WESTERN WALL,
YAD VASHEM
After breakfast we will be privileged to walk through portions of the City
of David and through Hezekiah’s Tunnels, the very site where Jerusalem
first became Israel’s capital. We head back to the Old City to walk to the
Southern Steps that led into the Temple and see the many mikvot (ritual
baths) used by the Jews for cleansing & sit on the very steps where Yeshua
taught. We’ll visit the famous Western Wall (Wailing Wall) so sacred to
Jews for the past 2000 years where they pray daily facing the site where
the Temple (Holy of Holies) used to stand and explore the Western Wall
Tunnels which lead down to the very Herodian Street of Yeshua’s day,
Finally after lunch, we will drive to the Mt Herzl to visit Yad Vashem, the
Holocaust Museum which is very sobering but incredibly important. There
are a growing number of voices around the world denying the Holocaust
ever happened and it’s important we never, ever forget the truth.
and
Day 10 - Thu 2 November
SAMARIA, SHILO, BETHEL, MT GERIZIM, SOUND
AND LIGHT SHOW
Today drive through the region of Samaria to Shilo, the site
where the Tabernacle was established for several hundred
years during the rule of the Judges. We’ll also visit Bethel
which was the site where Jacob had his dream and woke to
realise he was in the house of God and if there’s time, we’ll
also visit Mt Girizim the Mount of Blessings, overlooking an
ancient Israelite city Shechem where Yeshua met the woman
at the Well of Samaria. We return to our hotel and after dinner,
we have a special treat in the Old City at David’s Citadel for a
Sound and Light spectacular.
Day 11 - Fri 3 November
MT. OLIVES, DOMINUS FLEVIT, GETHSEMENE,
HERODIAN, MT. ZION
Today begins with visit to the Mt. of Olives for a breathtaking
view of the Holy City before begin the descent down the Palm
Sunday walk to Dominus Flevit where Yeshua wept over the
city and further down we’ll come to the Gethsemane private
garden where He agonised in prayer just prior to His arrest.
We will visit the Herodian fortress built by King Herod and
afterwards get a stunning view of the Shepherds Fields near
Bethlehem before continuing on to St Peter in Gallicantu
where Yeshua was abused by the High Priest and where Peter
denied the Lord 3 times. We will then return to the Western
Wall to experience the “Welcoming of Shabbat” celebrations
and then on to the hotel for Shabbat dinner and overnight.
Day 12 - Sat 4 November
BETHESDA, ECCE HOMO, VIA DOLOROSA,
MT SCOPUS, GARDEN TOMB
After breakfast today we will make our way by coach again
to the Old City to the Pools of Bethesda where Yeshua healed
the crippled man, and afterward a short walk to Ecce Homo,
the place where Pilate presented Yeshua after His scourging
and from that point we’ll walk the Via Dolorosa. After Lunch,
we will visit Mt Scopus War Memorial Cemetery where many
of the ANZACs are buried. We will then proceed to the Garden
Tomb to celebrate communion together. We’ll see that the
Tomb is empty because He is Risen indeed! Enjoy remainder
of afternoon at leisure. We will then meet back at our hotel in
Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
Israel Tour October / November 2017 - Itinerary
Day 13 - Sun 5 November
ISRAEL MUSEUM, KNESSET, FINAL DINNER AT
YAD HASHMONA, DEPARTURE
Enjoy a leisurely morning and breakfast. We begin our day
at the Israel Museum to see the scale of model of Jerusalem
of Yeshua’s days. We also see the famous Dead Sea Scrolls.
After lunch at the museum (own cost), we will visit the famous
Menorah across from the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament.
Proceed to the Messianic Kibbutz known as Yad Hashmonah
for a final farewell dinner. Those doing the Jordan extension
will enjoy their final overnight at the hotel in Jerusalem.
and
Day 14 – Mon 6 November
IN FLIGHT
Day 15 - Tue 7 November
ARRIVAL BACK TO AUSTRALIA
Arrive back in Australia today with wonderful memories of a fantastic trip!
OPTIONAL JORDAN EXTENSION 5 – 11 November
Day 13 - Sun 5 November
OVERNIGHT AT YOUR HOTEL
IN JERUSALEM
Those going to Jordan will enjoy final
overnight at the hotel in Jerusalem.
Day 14 - Mon 6 November
TRAVELLING, ALLENBY BRIDGE,
MT NEBO, MADABA, PETRA,
Check out and transfer to the Allenby
Bridge to cross the Jordan River and enter
the Kingdom of Jordan. We will be met by
our Jordanian guide and driver and taken
to visit the intricate ancient mosaic map
of the Holy Land in the Christian Village
of Madaba. Continue to Mt. Nebo where
Moses viewed the Promised Land before
his passing. Proceed down south to Petra
for check in, dinner & overnight.
Israel Tour October / November 2017 - Itinerary
Day 15 - Tue 7 November
FULL DAY IN PETRA
We’ll make an early start at Petra this morning.
Enjoy a short horse carriage ride, & then travel on
foot through the awesome ‘CIQ’ valley. Visit the
treasury, & explore hundreds of buildings, tombs,
temples, & a 3,000-seat theatre from the firstcentury AD.
Day 16 – Wed 8 November
WADI RAM, AQABA, EILAT CORAL
BEACH, EILAT
We’ll depart for Wadi Ram, the setting of
Lawrence of Arabia for an exciting jeep tour of the
magnificent red desert of Edom. Enjoy a Bedouin
lunch (included) before making our way to Aqaba
on the Red Sea to cross the border back into Israel
/ Eilat where we’ll enjoy the rest of our afternoon
with an opportunity to stroll the beachfront or the
nearby shopping mall and later sunset walk through
the free bird sanctuary then dinner & overnight at
our hotel in Eilat.
Day 17 – Thu 9 November
TIMNA PARK, TABERNACLE IN THE
WILDERNESS, MITZPE RAMON
CRATER, DEPARTURE
Today is our final day! We’ll travel to Timna Park to
see the Tabernacle in the Wilderness. Then drive
north via the Ramon crater. Stop for views and enjoy
lunch in Avdat (extra cost). We will then proceed to
Ben Gurion International Airport for our return El Al
Israel Airlines flight to Bangkok this evening.
Day 18 – Fri 10 November
IN FLIGHT
Day 19 – Sat 11 November
ARRIVAL BACK TO AUSTRALIA
Arrive back home in Australia with wonderful &
unforgettable memories of a fabulous journey!
**Itinerary is subject to change
and
ISRAEL TOUR PACKAGE
$TBA*
AUD
HOTELS TO BE USED+:
per person twin share.
Single supplement: AUD$TBA*
25-26 Oct
26-29 Oct
29-31 Oct
31 Oct - 5 Nov
Renaissance – Tel Aviv
Kibbutz Nof Ginosar – Sea of Galilee
Isrotel Ganim – Dead Sea
Dan Hotel – Jerusalem
*Based on minimum of 20 participants.
Conditions apply. Subject to change.
ISRAEL PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDES:
Return economy airfares from SYD/MEL/
BNE/PER – BANGKOK – TEL AVIV with
Thai Airways & El Al Israel Airlines &
current airport & departure taxes
Airport meet, assistance, transfers
& transport throughout in a luxury
air-con coach
+
11 nights hotel accommodation (as listed
above - or similar) In 4 star superior
hotels inc. daily breakfasts & dinners
3 lunches: Lunch in Druze Village,
St Peters fish lunch,
Picnic lunch in Sachne
Entrance fees to museums & all sights
as mentioned in the itinerary inc.
Sound & Light Show at David’s Tower
Complete sightseeing tours as per
the itinerary with professional English
speaking guides inc. whisper headsets
Robe hire & Baptism certificates at
Yardenit (Jordan River)
All tips & gratuities for the hotels,
restaurants, tour guide & driver
ISRAEL & JORDAN TOUR PRICES EXCLUDE:
Lunches (other than those
in the itinerary)
Travel insurance
Beverages with meals
Incidental expenses of a personal
nature such as phone calls, laundry,
room service etc
Entrance & sightseeing other
than those in itinerary &
horse carriages in Petra
Any services not listed in ‘Price
Includes’ above
Single supplement
OPTIONAL JORDAN EXTENSION
AUD $TBA*
per person twin share
Single supplement: AUD$TBA*
HOTELS TO BE USED+:
5-6 Nov
6-8 Nov
8-9 Nov
Dan Hotel – Jerusalem
Petra Marriott Resort – Petra
U Suites Eilat Hotel – Eilat
*Based on minimum of 15 participants.
Conditions apply. Subject to change.
JORDAN EXTENSION PRICE INCLUDES:
Meet & assist upon arrival & departure,
Border crossing fees, taxes & Jordan
visa for group
Complete sightseeing tour with
professional English speaking guides
throughout Jordan
+
4 nights accommodation
(as listed above - or similar) in
good 3.5-4 star hotels
Daily open buffet breakfasts,
dinners at the hotels &
1 lunch in Wadi Ram
All Transfers & sightseeing in air
conditioned deluxe vehicle, horse
carriage ride in Petra, 2 hours jeep
ride at Wadi Ram in new jeeps
All tips & gratuities for the hotels,
restaurants, tour guide & driver
& luggage handling at borders &
hotels in use
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Complete the booking form & pay deposit of $350 per
person by Friday, 10th March 2017 to Olive Tree Travel.
IMPORTANT: Passport copy also required.
Full payment will be required by
Friday, 11th August 2017.
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TESTIMONIALS
“Israel was a wonderful experience but
sharing that time with you made it an
even more of a special memory for us.”
K&G
“I thank God for you all & the wonderful
time we had together in Israel. It was
life changing for me as I have not
done anything like this before…what
an incredible time it was. My Bible has
not been the same since – it is like I am
reading a history book & a personal
journal diary. It has come alive even
more than ever before.” R
“Visiting Israel certainly was the trip
of my lifetime & I’m so glad the Lord
let me do it & gave me wonderful
companions who helped me so much!!
That included you & Ian.” J
“Hi Ian & Mandy, thanks so much for
a fantastic trip. It was an amazing
experience to discover God’s country &
a real eye-opener to see the land that
is spoken of in the Bible. The amazing
amount we managed to see & do is a
testament to Vision Christian Media
& our guides. Every trip overseas is
special but visiting Israel was literally life
changing. I have already been praying
that God will allow me to return one day.
Thanks for being great leaders.” J
“We’re home now, however, we are
almost still in Israel! This is quite
extraordinary. Every day from morning to
night we find ourselves talking about our
God & virtually every part of the journey in
the Holy Land & the people we travelled
with. We received an enormous blessing
& are receiving. This is just a personal
note to say to you how grateful we are
for all you did before & during the trip.
There must have been times when you
were anxious & hassled, but you always
acted with grace, patience & good cheer.
Thank you for your friendship & care of
us.” V & J
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