YOUNG ADULT TOUR
Three seas. One boat. Two tunnels. Two Caesareas. Three borders. Hummus. One river. Caves. Mud. Springs and waterfalls. Many verses. Seven species. One land.
Day One – Monday, 24 July – Arrival Day
Meals included: Dinner
Check in available from 15:00
Evening orientation meeting
Overnight in Jerusalem
Day Two – Tuesday, 25 July – Jerusalem
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
The Garden Tomb – a possible site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus.
Mt. of Olives – with panoramic views of Jerusalem, the Holy City, this mount is where the Lord ascended from and to where He will return.
Walk via “Palm Sunday Road”.
Garden of Gethsemane – at the foot of the Mount of Olives this is where Jesus prayed prior to His crucifixion. There will be time for personal prayer and reflection.
City of David – explore the earliest history of Jerusalem and this archeological site. This includes the 2700 year old Hezekiah’s Tunnel, still flowing with water from the Gihon spring to the Siloam pool.
Ammunition Hill – a key site in the battle for Jerusalem in 1967. Hear the stories from those that fought there, and what it meant for them to regain Jerusalem.
Overnight in Jerusalem
Day Three – Wednesday, 26 July – Jerusalem
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Temple Mount – visit and explore the site where the Temple once stood.
Temple Institute – see the preparations for the rebuilding of the temple.
Western Wall – this famous site is considered the holiest place in Judaism.
Western Wall Tunnels – go underground to walk on streets from the time of Jesus and learn about the history of Jerusalem and the building of the temple.
Yad Vashem – the Holocaust remembrance museum. A touching look into the events that shaped the modern nation of Israel.
Kokia House – see the amazing film – “The All-inclusive Land” and learn about the seven species in Deuteronomy 8:8.
Overnight in Jerusalem
Day Four – Thursday, 27 July – Dead Sea Area
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Qumran – explore the site of the discovery of the Dead Sea scrolls – the oldest known Bible manuscripts.
Ein Gedi – a beautiful oasis of springs and waterfalls in the desert. Ein Gedi is where David hid from Saul in 1 Samuel 23 and 24.
Dead Sea – experience floating on the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, and enjoy the benefits of the mineral rich mud.
Overnight in Jerusalem
Day Five – Friday, 28 July – Nazareth and the Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Nazareth Village – this re-creation of a first century village gives insight into daily life at the time of Jesus.
Capernaum – Jesus lived in Capernaum (Matt. 4:13) and conducted a large part of His ministry in and around the town. It was in the synagogue in Capernaum that He declared He was the bread of life (John 6).
Conference begins.
Overnight in the Galilee area
Day Six – Saturday, 29 July – Conference and Kayaking
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
On day six we continue with the mini blending conference. In the afternoon we will kayak on the River Jordan.
Night boat sail on the Sea of Galilee – it was around the Sea of Galilee that Jesus lived and conducted much of His ministry.
Overnight in the Galilee area
Day Seven – Sunday, 30 July – The Golan
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Caesarea Philippi (Banias) – this site, at the foot of Mount Hermon is of one of the sources of the Jordan River. In Caesarea, Peter received the revelation that Jesus is the Christ and the Lord declared He will build His church (Matt. 16:16-18).
Tel Dan – in this nature reserve, springs feed the Dan River – one of the three sources of the Jordan river. There are also remains of both a Canaanite and Israelite city where an inscription referring to the ‘House of David’ was found.
Golan Jeep ride – a special jeep tour of the Golan Heights to learn about life on a kibbutz, the local agriculture and the current geopolitical situation of the region.
Overnight in the Galilee area
Day Eight – Monday, 31 July – Meggido and the Coast
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Meggido (Armageddon) – at the crossroads of trade and military routes linking Egypt, Asia Minor, and Mesopotamia this area has a turbulent history. Revelation 16:16 states that Antichrist and his armies will be gathered here for war.
Caesarea by the Sea – this ancient port city was the location of the house of Cornelius (Acts 10). Paul was imprisoned in Caesarea (Acts 23), and it was here he declared he was not disobedient to the heavenly vision (Acts 26:19).
Overnight in the Tel Aviv
Day Nine – Tuesday, 01 August – Depart
Meals included: Breakfast
Leave for the airport or continue with the Jordan extension tour.
Why not extend your trip with this tour of Jordan taking in wonders of the ancient world and more Biblical sites.
Day Nine – Tuesday, 01 August – Cross to Jordan and Wadi Rum
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Depart Tel Aviv and cross the border to Jordan
Wadi Rum – once in Jordan you will drive down to the stunning Wadi Rum – Lawrence of Arabia country – for a jeep ride in the desert with local Bedouins.
Overnight: Sun City Wadi Rum
Day Ten – Wednesday, 02 August – Petra
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Petra – you will spend most of the day exploring this ‘wonder of the ancient world’.
Drive to Amman – the capital of Jordan
Overnight: Amman
Day Eleven – Thursday, 03 August – Amman and Israel
Meals included: Breakfast and packed lunch
Mt. Nebo – stand where Moses first stood when Jehovah showed him The Good Land. On a clear day the view from here is spectacular.
Return to Israel – After Mt. Nebo you will drive and cross the border back to Israel (entering the Good Land) not far from where the children of Israel crossed into the land.
Transfer to Jerusalem
Please arrange your flight no earlier than 8:00PM
Tour Includes
Fully Air-conditioned transportation in Jordan and Israel
Professional Jordanian tour guide
All tour site entry fees
Border Taxes
All meals
Tour Excludes
Visa to Jordan (when prior visa is required based on citizenship)
Tips for Jordanian guides and drivers.
Extra activities in Petra – i.e. camel or horse rides.
Hotel on the night of day three after returning from Jordan.
Please review the itinerary when purchasing your flights. Rooms one night before the tour (pre-stay) and one night after the tour (post-stay) are an additional cost and are subject to availability.
Airport
The airport for your arrival and departure is Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv. This is approximately 30 minutes from Tel Aviv and 50 minutes from Jerusalem by car. There are airport shuttles and taxis. We will send more information about how to get from the airport to your hotel closer to the time of the tour.
Arrival Time
The first date of the tour is arranged as an arrival day only, so there is no need to arrive before this date, unless you want to. Check-in at the hotel will be from 3:00pm. Hotel rooms the night before the arrival date are an additional cost and are based on availability.
Departure Time
If you are not joining the Jordan extension, you can leave any time on the departure day – the last date listed on the itinerary. There are no tour activities scheduled on this day. The check-out time from the hotel will be 11:00am. If your flight is later you will need to leave your room but will be able to leave your bags securely at the hotel if you want to go out.
Key Facts
Tour Dates
Israel Only: 24 July – 01 August 2023
Jordan Extension: 01 – 03 August 2023
Cost
Israel Tour: $1942.00
Israel and Jordan: $2682.00
Prices per person based on two sharing a room.
Supplement for Single Room
Israel Only: $748.00
Israel and Jordan: $831.00
Who is it for?
The tour has been primarily designed for younger and more active people. It is suitable for young people, students, trainees, and young adults. Or for anyone young at heart.
Includes
- Nine days and eight nights in Israel
- Hotel accommodation
- All meals
- Professional certified tour guide
- Fully air conditioned tour bus
- Unique 150-page tour book – “Touring Israel According to the Vision of God’s Economy”
- All tour site entry fees
- Mini-blending conference
- A lot of fun and enjoyment!
Excludes
- Airport transfers
- Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff (see the ‘Money Matters’ in the Helpful Information section below for details.)
- Travel Insurance
- Flights
- Any costs related to government or airline mandated Covid-19 testing and other Covid-19 related requirements
Any Questions?
Helpful Information
Important Information
Travel Insurance
It is required that you take out travel insurance for your trip. For further information please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
Passport Copy
JJ Travel requires that you send us an electronic copy of your passport prior to travel. This is in the event of an emergency or loss of your passport, while on the tour. It is also a requirement that you bring a copy of your passport with you and keep it in a place separate from your actual passport.
Itinerary Pace
In order to see all the sites and get the maximum from the itinerary the tour must maintain a certain pace. In the interest of everyone on the tour we ask that you cooperate with the tour guide and tour leader to keep the schedule.
Payment
Pre-payment is required for this tour by bank wire or credit card.
Accommodation
Check-in
Check-in time is usually around 15:00. If you arrive significantly before this time and want access to your room it may be that you have to pay for an additional night. Check-in times on the Sabbath (Saturday) can be significantly later than 15:00.
Extras
It is your responsibility to settle the bill for any ‘extras’ (drinks, WiFi, additional meals etc.) upon checking out of the hotel. If for any reason a bill is not settled JJ Travel will request payment from you and add a 5% handling fee.
Solo Travellers
Unless otherwise stated, all tour prices are based on two people sharing a room. If you are travelling alone you have the option of paying a ‘single supplement’ for sole use of a room. Alternatively, we will do our best to place you in a room with another participant on the tour of the same gender. If it is not possible to partner you with another traveler you may be required to pay the single supplement.
Upgrades
At some hotels, it may be possible to request an upgraded room. If the option is not available to you at the time of booking please contact us for more information.
Arrival Information
Passport and Immigration Control
All travelers must ensure they hold a passport that is valid for at least 6 months at the time of traveling to Israel. At passport control you may be questioned regarding your visit to Israel, answer simply and truthfully. State that you are coming on a tour of Israel and if necessary, present your documents from JJ Travel showing that you are attending a tour. Passport control will give you a small blue and white piece of paper, this is your permission to stay in Israel (instead of a stamp in your passport). Keep this with your passport you may be required to present it to officials while in Israel and when you leave the country.
The Sabbath and Religious Holidays
The Sabbath begins just before sunset on Fridays and ends just after sunset on Saturdays. Stores and some restaurants begin closing on Friday afternoon and will not open again until Saturday night or Sunday morning. Similarly, public transport is also very limited during this time. The extent of this depends on the location, for example, it is most noticeable in Jerusalem, but it applies across Israel. Similar circumstances apply to some of the religious holidays. If you are in Israel when this happens you will be informed beforehand.
Tour Book
JJ Travel provides each participant a tour book – Touring Israel According to God’s Economy – to accompany the tour. The tour book brings to life the Biblical sites and puts each place into the context of our daily Christian experience. You can learn more about the tour book here>>
Electrical Items
The electrical supply in Israel is 220V AC. The plug type is a 2-pin (European) style. It is advisable to purchase an adapter prior to your trip if you need one. Most hotels provide hairdryers and have 110/220 electric shaver outlets. Please be aware if you are traveling from the USA or another country that uses 110V you will need to bring appliances that can be switched to 220V or bring a transformer. Chargers for laptops, phones, cameras etc. are generally fine as they have the transformer built-in. If you are in any doubt about your appliances check before you leave.
Wifi and Internet
Most hotels provide WiFi. However, in some hotels there may be a charge for this service. WiFi will be available on JJ Travel tour buses. During the tour there may be WiFi access at various restaurants and coffee shops, but when out of the bus during the day access to WiFi will be limited.
Money Matters
The national currency in Israel is the New Israeli Shekel (NIS). Each Shekel is divided into 100 Agurot (singular Agura). NIS bills are in denominations of 20, 50, 100 and 200. Coins are in denominations of 1, 2, 5 and 10 Shekels and 10 and 50 Agurot.
Credit Cards
Standard international credit cards are accepted throughout Israel. There will be some small vendors that do not accept credit cards and will require cash. To ensure your card will work while in Israel contact your card provider prior to departure.
Money Exchange and ATM’s
It is advisable to have your money needs taken care of before the start of the tour, although money can be changed at the airport on arrival. However, if you are arriving in a large group please be aware that this can take time. There will also be opportunities to change money at the hotel (this can be expensive) or in the cities you are staying in. The most simple and convenient way to get Shekels is to use a bank ATM machine with a credit card. The rates at these are often favorable. However, please note that tour itineraries are full and time is very limited. You can calculate the value of your currency in Israeli Shekels at www.xe.com. We recommend that you have at least 350 Shekels (approximately $100) before the start of the tour.
Emergency Fund
We strongly recommend that you have you have access to an emergency fund of approximately $200 while on your trip.
Tips
It is recommended and customary to tip the guides and drivers for the tour. We suggest $5 per person per day for the guide and $3 per person per day for the driver. This can be in USD ($) or Shekels. Our suggestion is that this is organized and collected as a group. It can be given daily or as a lump sum at the end of the tour. JJ Travel or your tour leader may help facilitate this by collecting the money, but it is paid directly to the guide and driver.
Transport
The tour transport will be an air-conditioned bus. Significant amounts of time will be spent on the bus and the driver, who works in coordination with the guide, is an important part of the tour. Depending on the size of the tour there may be very few empty seats so you should expect to sit next to someone. If you suffer from travel sickness please bring appropriate medication with you.
Meals
Meals Included
To see specifically which meals are included each day please refer to the itinerary.
Breakfasts
Hotel breakfasts in Israel are buffet style. There will be a wide selection of salads, breads, pastries, eggs etc. along with tea, coffee and juice.
Lunches
Lunches that are included as part of your itinerary will vary in type but will be a good-sized meal. Soft drinks to accompany these meals are usually an extra to be paid for by you in cash. When lunch is not included as part of your package you will be taken to a place where you can purchase your own lunch. Lunches can vary in price depending on the type and quantity of food but it would be safe to budget the equivalent of $10-$15 (USD).
Dinners
Dinners in the hotels will generally be buffet style with a choice of meats, rice, pasta and potatoes etc. and a large selection of salads. Typically water, tea and coffee are included but other beverages such as soft drinks will be extra and charged to your room. Eating out in the evening will vary in price depending on the type of food. You can pay around $10 for street food (falafel, kebab etc.) up to $20-$30 or more for a sit down meal.
Snacks
Due to the physical nature of the tour it is advisable to have snacks with you. The days start early and are active and it can feel like a long time from breakfast to lunch.
Departure Information
Upon departure you should plan to be at the airport three hours before your scheduled flight time. As part of the security process you will be asked some simple questions when you leave Israel. Answer truthfully, accurately and to the point. If you are travelling with others on a flight, for security reasons, it is advisable that you check-in together.
Tour Guide
It is a legal requirement that all tours in Israel have a professional Israeli-registered guide. These guides undergo an extensive education program in history, archeology, geology, flora and fauna and more. At JJ Travel we choose the guides that we work with very carefully. Guides may be Jewish, Arab, believer or non-believer, but all guides are selected based upon our understanding of the participants of the tour and of the specialist nature of the tours we conduct. The guides fulfill two main functions. First, they take care of the group while touring, not only making sure that everyone is safe and well and that the schedule is maintained, but also that everyone is enjoying the tour. Secondly, the guide provides an explanation of the various tour sites.
What to Bring
We recommend that you travel light – one suitcase and one bag to use daily on the tour. You will move hotels during the tour and so being able to move your luggage around easily and pack and unpack quickly will be much more convenient.
- Passport and copy of passport.
- Visa (if necessary).
- Airline tickets.
- JJ Travel booking confirmation document.
- A photocopy of your passport. Keep this in a different place than your passport. In this way should you lose your passport you will have this copy.
- Travel insurance documents.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Day bag – a small bag or backpack for use during the tour.
- Water footwear – if you are planning to take a dip in the Dead Sea you will need footwear you can get wet. The ground in and around the Dead Sea can be very uncomfortable to walk on with bare feet.
- Umbrella or waterproof coat (winter months). Between the November and March it is possible to get caught in rain showers while on the tour.
- For other clothing items please refer to the information on the weather and climate in Israel for the time of year that you are travelling. It is important to note that a significant amount of time on the tour is spent outside.
- Due to the religious sensitivity of some tour sites, females need to have some form of clothing that will cover the knees (skirt or trousers) and also cover the shoulders. In some places males are also required to wear long trousers. This only applies to a few days on the tour and you will be informed ahead of time by your guide or tour leader.
- Sunscreen.
- Insect repellent.
- Water bottle – bottled water can be bought, but it is convenient to have a refillable bottle.
- Camera/cell phone/tablet for pictures. Don’t forget the charger or spare batteries. Extra memory cards can also help – you will want to take a lot of photos.
- Electrical adapter – see the information below.
Cell Phones
- Rent an Israeli phone or purchase an Israeli SIM card. JJ Travel have partnered with a company to provide you with this service at a reduced rate. Phones will be available at the airport when you arrive. Please contact us for information.
- Use your own cell phone as it is with your current number. You may need to speak to your provider to ensure this will work and check to see if you can purchase a special plan. This is often an expensive option, but maybe necessary if you need to keep your current number.
- Ask for an Israeli number from your current provider.
Weather
Monthly temperatures by region (min/max)
| Jerusalem | Tel-Aviv | Tiberias | Eilat | Dead Sea | ||
| Jan | C | 6-11 | 9-18 | 9-18 | 10-21 | 11-20 |
| F | 43-53 | 49-65 | 48-65 | 49-70 | 53-68 | |
| Feb | C | 7-14 | 9-29 | 9-20 | 11-23 | 13-22 |
| F | 44-57 | 48-66 | 49-67 | 51-73 | 56-72 | |
| Mar | C | 8-16 | 10-20 | 11-22 | 13-26 | 16-25 |
| F | 47-61 | 51-69 | 51-72 | 56-80 | 61-78 | |
| Apr | C | 12-21 | 12-22 | 13-27 | 17-31 | 20-29 |
| F | 53-69 | 54-72 | 56-80 | 63-87 | 68-85 | |
| May | C | 15-25 | 17-25 | 17-32 | 21-35 | 24-34 |
| F | 60-77 | 63-77 | 62-89 | 69-95 | 75-93 | |
| Jun | C | 17-27 | 19-28 | 20-35 | 24-37 | 27-37 |
| F | 63-81 | 67-83 | 68-95 | 75-99 | 80-99 | |
| Jul | C | 19-29 | 21-30 | 23-37 | 25-40 | 28-39 |
| F | 66-84 | 70-86 | 73-98 | 77-103 | 83-100 | |
| Aug | C | 19-29 | 22-30 | 24-37 | 26-40 | 29-38 |
| F | 66-86 | 72-86 | 75-99 | 79-104 | 83-101 | |
| Sep | C | 18-28 | 20-31 | 22-35 | 24-36 | 27-36 |
| F | 65-82 | 69-89 | 71-95 | 75-98 | 81-96 | |
| Oct | C | 16-26 | 15-28 | 19-32 | 20-33 | 24-32 |
| F | 60-78 | 59-83 | 65-89 | 69-92 | 75-90 | |
| Nov | C | 12-19 | 12-25 | 15-26 | 16-28 | 18-27 |
| F | 54-67 | 54-76 | 59-78 | 61-83 | 65-80 | |
| Dec | C | 8-14 | 9-19 | 11-20 | 11-23 | 13-21 |
| F | 47-56 | 47-66 | 53-68 | 51-74 | 56-71 |
Average monthly rainfall (mm)
JerusalemTel-Aviv (Costal Plains)Tiberias (Galilee)Eilat
| Jan | 133 | 127 | 90 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 118 | 90 | 73 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 93 | 61 | 57 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 25 | 18 | 20 | 1.7 |
| May | 3.2 | 2.6 | 4 | 1 |
| Jun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Oct | 15 | 26 | 14 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 61 | 79 | 50 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 106 | 126 | 81 | 6 |
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