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The Christian Pilgrim 2009

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Tour Code:124
Length: 8 Days
Tour Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

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Start Date	End Date	Brochure Land & Air	Brochure Land Only	Our Price (Land & Air)	Our Price (Land Only)	Quote
Thu, Nov 12, 2009	Thu, Nov 19, 2009	Call Us	$2,349	Call Us	$2,185	Quote
Thu, Nov 19, 2009	Thu, Nov 26, 2009	Call Us	$2,349	Call Us	$2,185	Quote
Thu, Dec 03, 2009	Thu, Dec 10, 2009	Call Us	$2,349	Call Us	$2,185	Quote
Thu, Dec 17, 2009	Thu, Dec 24, 2009	Call Us	$2,349	Call Us	$2,185	Quote

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Itinerary

Tour Highlights

Countries Visited: Israel

City Highlights: Galilee, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Tiberias

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Tel Aviv, Israel

Arrive in Tel Aviv and check in at your choice of downtown hotel, the first class Dan Panorama or the deluxe Sheraton Moriah. Meals D

Day 2 - Tel Aviv / Sea of Galilee / Tiberias

Drive along the coast to the archaeological ruins of Caesarea, built by Herod the Great in honor of Augustus Caesar. Continue to Megiddo in the Valley of Armageddon, an ancient city inhabited continuously for more than five millennia (6000-500 B.C.). Explore the ancient ruins and then drive toward the Sea of Galilee. Arrive Tiberias and check-in to your luxurious resort on the shores of the Sea of Galilee - the Sheraton Moriah Tiberias. Meals B,D

Day 3 - Sea of Galilee

After a tour of Tiberias, enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee and then visit Capernaum on the north shore, where Jesus spent most of his ministry and chose his first disciples – Andrew, Peter, James and John. Visit the synagogue on a spot where Jesus once preached. Tabgha, just north of Tiberias, is the site of Christ’s miracle of feeding the 5,000 and at the Church of Multiplication the mosaic floor depicts a basket with loaves and two fishes. Drive on to the Mount of Beatitudes and the Golan Heights, and Banias Springs at Caesarea Philippi before returning to Tiberias. Meals B,D

Day 4 - Sea of Galilee / Jordan River / Jerusalem

Travel to Cana this morning to visit the Wedding Church where Jesus performed his first miracle, turning water into wine. Visit Nazareth, where Jesus spent his childhood, and the Church of Annunciation, built on the site where archaeologists believe the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary. You’ll also see Mary’s Well and Joseph’s Church. Continue through the Jordan Valley to Beit Shean with its recently excavated amphitheater and then onward to Jerusalem, where you check-in to your choice of hotel – the fist class Dan Panorama or the deluxe Sheraton Plaza. Meals B,D

Day 5 - Jerusalem – Dead Sea & Masada Excursion

En route to the Dead Sea, you’ll see the site of the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Nearly 1,300 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on the earth’s surface. Bring your swimsuit as your guide can arrange for a swim. Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada where you ascend by cable car to visit the hilltop ruins and hear the chilling tale of its brave inhabitants. Meals B,D

Day 6 - Explore Jerusalem

Today’s tour includes the Yad Vashem Memorial to the Holocaust and Ein Kerem, home of John the Baptist, to see the Church of Visitation. Visit the Israel Museum with a detailed model of Jerusalem from the time of the Second Temple and the Shrine of the Book, which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls. In the modern side of Jerusalem, drive by the Knesset (Parliament) and the campus of Hebrew University. Situation permitting, a visit to Bethlehem may be added. Meals B,D

Day 7 - Explore Jerusalem

A holy city for each of the world’s three great religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam – Jerusalem occupies a unique place in the world. Your tour includes the Mount of Olives, a stop at the site where Jesus first gave the Lord’s Prayer, and the Garden of Gethsemane where Judas betrayed Jesus. In the Old City you’ll see the Western Wall and the actual site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount. Walk the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. To the southwest, just outside the Old City, is Mount Zion, with the traditional tomb of David and the Room of the Last Supper. Meals B,D

Day 8 - Jerusalem

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What's Included

Visiting: Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Jordan River, Masada, Dead Sea and Nazareth, Israel

The General Tours World Traveler Advantage
Unmatched value with 14 meals, comprehensive sightseeing, luggage handling, and all on-tour transportation.

General Tours signature small-group touring affords a deeper, more thoughtful experience. Explore the principle sites of early Christianity in the intimate company of never more than 20 travelers.

General Tours complete sightseeing includes 3 days in Jerusalem and the surrounding area.

Enjoy breakfast and dinner daily and your choice of General Tours fine hotels... All with great city-center locations.

4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Accommodations

Pricing is for package: First Class Accommodations

Dan Panorama - Jerusalem
Located in the heart of Jerusalem, guests are within walking distance to the Old City, the fabled King David Hotel, and seasonal gardens. With its dignified Jerusalem-stone exterior and welcoming ambiance, each room overlooks the New City or a traditional Jerusalem neighborhood. Guest room amenities include Cable TV, internet connection, voice mail, minibar and safety boxes. On site, the hotel offers a Synagogue, restaurant, bar, pool and snack bar.

Sheraton Jerusalem Plaza
The Sheraton Jerusalem Plaza Hotel is chosen by guests for its central location within walking distance of both the Old City and modern Jerusalem. Guests will enjoy the panoramic views of the richly historic Old or New Cities of Jerusalem, as well as on-site amenities including three restaurants, swimming pool and beauty salon. Each guest room includes internet access, climate control, hair dryer, mini-bar, television and in-room safe.

Dan Panorama
Overlooking the sea and close to Jaffa and Tel Aviv highlights, the Dan Panorama Tel Aviv is within walking distance of premium leisure-time facilities and dining options. Directly across the road are beaches and soft sands of the Mediterranean, the seafront promenade and ancient Jaffa's harbor. All 500 guest rooms have views of the sea, exotic Old Jaffa and Tel Aviv's animated seafront promenade. Facilities include a mini bar, cable TV, safe and voice mail. Windows are double-glazed for optimal tranquility and privacy. A restaurant, lounge and pool bar are on site and each room includes internet access, cable television and voice mail.

Sheraton Moriah
This hotel's beachfront location, overlooking the Promenade and the Mediterranean Sea is conveniently minutes from shopping, museums, theaters, and nightlife. Each room includes balcony, cable television, climate control, refrigerator, mini-bar, in-room safe and hair dryer. The property includes two restaurants, a lobby bar, fitness facility and outdoor pool.

Sheraton Moriah Tiberias
Located on the Tiberias Promenade on the shore of the historic Sea of Galilee, the Sheraton Tiberias In addition to 263 comfortable guest rooms, the Sheraton's outsanding faciliies include an outdoor pool, sauna, hair salon, pub and two restaurnts. Room amenities include television, safe, climate control, hair dryer and coffee maker.

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