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Explore Israel 2019!
Day 1: Nairobi – Tel Avil
Meet at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport for our flight to start our journey together to the Holy Land. Say “Kwaheri” to Kenya as we take on the clouds to Tel Aviv. After arrival transfer to the hotel in Bethlehem for Overnight in Bethlehem
Day 2: Bethlehem
After early breakfast in the hotel, depart for a city tour of Bethlehem city. First you will the Church of the Nativity .this is an important marker for the birthplace of Jesus. Also called the Basilica of the Nativity, it’s the oldest continuously operating church, commissioned in 326 CE by Emperor Constantine. A short walk from Manger Sq is the lesser-known Milk Grotto Chapel. The white rock inside this stony chapel is said to bring milk to a mother’s bosom and enhance fertility in women who swallow a morsel of the chalky substance. Legend has it that Mary and Joseph stopped here to feed the baby during their flight to Egypt; a drop of milk touched the red rock, turning it white. Return to your hotel in the afternoon for rest. Overnight in Bethlehem
Day 3: Kibbutz Visit
Breakfast at the hotel At 6:30 am check out of the hotel and proceed to visit Qumran Continue to visit Kibbutz Ein Yahav , there will be full lesson on both agricultures and organic agricultures of the greenhouse which grow 40 species of tomatoes , 20 species of peppers and more products Continue to visit the official AloeVera farm. The tour includes learning about water supply, community life and the plan for the development of the Central Arava , as well as a breathtaking view of the area and the border of Peace with Jordan. During the tour we will learn about the Aloe Vera plant, and about the natural products of Ein Yahav where 39 products are produced from the Aloe Vera plant whose unique qualities are preserved in the production process. Afterwards drive to visit Kibbutz Ginosar – the biggest and oldest banana plantations in Israel , which in the last decades, show impressive agriculture results , both for Israel and worldwide. Overnight in Bethlehem
Day 4: Sea of Galilee – Capernaum – Mt of Beatitudes – River Jordan
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the day at 7:30 am to visit the places where Jesus preached around the Sea of Galilee: Capernaum, with Peter’s House and the famous Synagogue, enjoy the view from Mt. of the Beatitudes, where the “Sermon on the Mount” was given, and the reconstructed church in Tabgha, where tradition puts the miracle of the Bread and The Fish. Sail on the Galilee sea in a boat similar to the boat used by Jesus and his disciples. Continue to the Baptismal Site of Yardenit on the Holy River Jordan and nearby Cana, site of the first miracle. Overnight in Nazareth
Day 5: Jaffa – Caesarea – Mt. Camel
Breakfast at the hotel Departure for the day at 07:00 AM to visit the old city of Jaffa, one of the ancient gateways to the Holy Land: Through its port the Cedar trees for Salomon’s Temple were brought, the prophet Jonas tried to flee God, but most important: It was in Jaffa where Christianity began to be spread among the nations. Here St. Peter lived in the house of Simon the Tanner and had the “Vision of the Flesh”, and here he made his first miracle by healing the little girl. Today Jaffa’s renovated alley-ways attract many artists, who have their galleries there. Drive to Caesarea , the magnificent port-city built by King Herod the Great. From here St. Peter went to Rome and started with his first miracles. In Caesarea’s well-preserved theater an inscription of the procurator Pontius Pilate was found. We continue to Haifa the Mt. Carmel, Stella Mary’s. And after noon drive to visit Moshav Zeppori where one can learn about the dairy farming, poultry farming , and crops and marketing the aquarium’s plants, Then proceed to Nazareth , and visit there the basilica and the Grotto of the Annunciation– the old Synagogue and Mary’s Well. Transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight in Nazareth
Day 6: Tel Aviv – Nairobi
Transfer to the airport in Tel Aviv for your flight back to Nairobi.
The cost of the trip includes
- Return flights from Nairobi
- Meet & assist upon Arrival/Departure
- Accommodation in 3-4 Star hotels
- Licensed English Speaking guide
- Entrance Fees
- Tours as per itinerary
- Modern Air Conditioned coach
- Welcome Kit
- 01 Mineral Water per person per day
- Porter age at the hotels
- Israel Visa
The cost of the trip excludes
- Extras, drinks and medical coverage
- Tips
- Any services not mentioned above
