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Remnant Church & Jerusalem Eternal Tours Remnant Church & Jerusalem Eternal Tours The 2020 ISRAEL EXPERIENCE! November 12th–24th Come walk, move, and breathe in the Land of the Bible – We will worship the King, and pray for Israel at strategic locations as we drink in all the unforgettable sights… Nov 12th, 2018 LET’S GO!!!… Day 5-Tues Nov 17th Jordan River Valley Depart from the USA - Worship in Poriya headed to Tel-Aviv. - Belvoir Fortress - Island of Peace Day 1 – Fri Nov 13th - Jerusalem overlook Arrive Tel Aviv - Overnight Jerusalem - Welcome to Israel!! -Travel north per deluxe coach Day 6-Wed Nov 18th -Shabbat Dinner/Rest Ancient Jerusalem -Overnight Northern - City of David/worship Galilee - Davidson’s center - Southern steps Day 2 -Sat Nov 14th - Western Wall Golan Heights… - Temple Mount sifting - Tel Dan - Overnight Jerusalem - Banias - Caesarea Phillipi - Mount Hermon Day 7 - Thurs Nov 19th - Mount Bental Explore the Old City - Overnight N. Galilee - Temple Mount Day 3-Sun Nov 15th - Pool of Bethesda Natural Beauty & - Church of the Ancient Villages Holy Sepulcher - Agamon Hula - Mount Zion - Bethsaida - Yad VaShem - Hippos/Sussita - Overnight Jerusalem - Overnight Tiberius Day 8 - Fri Nov 20th Day 4-Mon Nov 16th Incredible Sea of To Samaria Galilee - Tel Shiloh - Magdala - Notre Dame: - Capernaum - Shroud of Turin - Boat ride on the Sea - Garden Tomb - Mt of Beatitudes communion - Baptism in the Jordan - Shabbat Dinner - Overnight Tiberius - Overnight Jerusalem Tour arrangements provided by: All pricing is per person: Total Package Price - $3600 Price based on double occupancy Jerusalem Eternal Tours Single Supplement = $900 (based on availability) Email: [email protected] (Land only package: $2250) Website: www.Jerusalem-Eternal-Tours.com _____________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Price includes: P.O. 2025 - Round trip flights Jerusalem 90012 Israel - Land transportation via deluxe air-conditioned motor coach - 10 nights deluxe accommodations in Israel - Meals: breakfast and dinner daily Day 9 – Sat Nov 21st The Wilderness - Services of a professional English speaking Israeli tour guide - Jericho & the - Onsite Bible teaching led by Pastor Jamie Jackson Mount of Temptation - Multiple worship and prayer opportunities at houses of prayer - Dead Sea scenic drive and Swim - Admission to all activities listed in the itinerary - Wadi Qilt view - Luggage Handling: one piece per person at hotels - Overnight in Jerusalem - Taxes and tips for services of driver and guide Day 10 – Sun Nov 22nd Price does not include: Enjoy Jerusalem! - Meals not indicated on itinerary (i.e. lunches) - Worship at Succat Hallel! - Items of a personal nature such as passport or visa fees - Free Day/shopping in the City of the Great King! (passport must be valid for 6 months beyond return date) - Overnight in Jerusalem - Optional trip insurance. ___________________________________________________ Day 11 - Mon Nov 23rd Surrender in the Garden Payment Schedule - Mount of Olives A non-refundable deposit of $300 per person is due with - Garden of Gethsemane registration. Thereafter the following schedule will apply, and - Worship at Dugit/Tel Aviv payments are to be made no later than: - Final dinner together - To airport to board your pm flight to return home April 1, 2020 – $550 May 1, 2020 - $550 - Cherish the memories… June 1, 2020 - $550 July 1, 2020 - $550 August 1, 2020 - $550 September 1, 2020 - $550 (final payment) Space is limited, therefore. early registration is encouraged. In the event that a vendor imposes a surcharge for things such as fuel, tax, security or currency fluctuations, you will be notified via an additional invoice for the surcharge amount. Refund/Cancellation Policy Day 12 - Nov 24th-Arrive home-sweet-home! Need more info?? Please contact Cheryl or Michael Tyler at All cancellations must be in writing. Refunds are based on the [email protected] or call/text 912-571-2191 number of days prior to departure. For more information, please refer to the cancellation policy found on the registration form. .
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