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Premier Tour with Dr. Ed Young, 11.17.23

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  • NOV 17 Premier Tour Platinum Flight Included on AC $6999Available: 0 seats
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  • NOV 17 Premier Tour Diamond Flight Included on UA $7599Available: 0 seats
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10 Days
Availability : Nov. 17 - 26, 2023
Houston
Tel Aviv
Max People : 100

Second Baptist Church, Houston, TX

 

Dr. Ed Young’s 

Premier Tour

(First Time Tour of Israel)

“Walking Where Jesus Walked”

 

Itinerary

Day 1DEPARTURE

Depart Houston (IAH) to Tel Aviv.

Day 2TEL AVIV / TIBERIAS

Shalom! We arrive in HIS LAND. Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, we will be met and assisted to our motor coach. We proceed to our hotel overlooking the Sea of Galilee.

Meal: D

Day 3SEA OF GALILEE

Today we cross the Sea of Galilee by boat landing at Kibbutz Nof Ginosar where we view the ancient Jesus Boat. We continue to the Mt. of the Beatitudes before arriving at Kibbutz En Gev for a lunch of St. Peter’s fish. We end our day at the baptismal site on the Jordan River. If you desire to be baptized, please bring a swimsuit.
Meal: B, L, D

Day 4TABGHA / CAPERNAUM / GIDEON’S SPRING

This morning we visit Capernaum, Jesus’ ministry base with its ancient synagogue. We then travel to the site of Peter’s restoration and Magdala. After Lunch we travel south to Gideon’s Spring at En Harod before returning to Tiberias.
Meal: B, L, D

Day 5CAESAREA / MEGIDDO / MT. CARMEL / JERUSALEM

Today’s sites include a drive by Cana, Nazareth Megiddo and the Valley of Armageddon. We continue to the ancient seaport and Roman theater at Caesarea, Mount Carmel. We travel to theHoly City of Jerusalem! Enter HIS gates with gladness! Time permitting, we will overview Jerusalem from the Mt. of Olives before arriving at our hotel.
Meal: B, L, D

Day 6JERUSALEM / MOUNT OF OLIVES / GETHSEMANE / OLD CITY

We begin our day on the top of the Mt. of Olives before taking the Palm Sunday path to the Garden of Gethsemane. We have a very special prayer service in a private garden next to Gethsemane. Later we enter the Old City through the Lion’s Gate and visit the famous Church of St. Anne with its rich, deep acoustics and the Pool of Bethesda. We continue to the Sisters of Zion Convent to visit the site of Pilate’s Judgment Hall/Antonio Fortress. We continue to the house of Caiaphas.
Meal: B, L, D

Day 7OLD CITY / SOUTHERN WALL EXCAVATIONS

Today we visit the Jewish Quarter, Wailing (Western) Wall and Temple Mount where we view the Dome of the Rock, the Al Aksa Mosque and the site where The Temple once stood. We also visit The City of David and view a special movie before ending our day at the Western Wall Tunnel.

Meal: B, L, D

Day 8MASADA / QUMRAN / DEAD SEA

We depart Jerusalem and proceed through the Judean Wilderness to Qumran, the site where a Bedouin shepherd found the Dead SeaScrolls in 1947. We travel south along the shore of the Dead Sea on the lowest road in the world to Masada, truly a remarkable piece of history. En Gedi, a beautiful oasis on the shores of the Dead Sea is our last stop before returning to Jerusalem.
Meal: B, L, D

Day 9GARDEN TOMB

Today we visit the Garden Tomb for an exciting time of praise and worship. We will view Golgotha and then tour the Garden itself with a visit to the empty tomb.  Time permitting, we may visit additional sites before returning to our hotel to freshen up and have dinner before departing for Tel Aviv for our flight home.
Meal: B, L, D

Day 10HOME

After a plane change, we continue on to Houston (IAH). We will return with memories and new friends to last a lifetime and beyond!

OPTION - DEPART NOVEMBER 16thOPTION - DEPART NOVEMBER 16th - Day of leisure

You have an option to depart Houston on November 16th.  This departure gives you a free day of leisure.

Flight Schedule Platinum Package – 10 day trip

  • Nov. 17 ~ AC8790   IAH – YYZ    7:00A-11:05A
  • Nov. 17 ~ AC 080   YYZ – TLV    4:50P-10:15A+1
  • Nov. 26 ~ AC 081   TLV – YYZ    11:55A-5:00P
  • Nov. 26 ~ AC8795  YYZ – IAH   8:15P-11:04P

Flight Schedule UA2 Platinum or Diamond Package – 10 day trip

  • Nov. 17 ~ UA1370   IAH – IAD    4:30P-8:37P
  • Nov. 17 ~ UA 072   IAD – TLV    10:45P-4:30P+1
  • Nov. 26 ~ UA 073   TLV – IAD    12:20A-6:05A
  • Nov. 26 ~ UA2058  IAD – IAH    8:25A-10:29A

Flight Schedule Diamond Package – 10 day trip

  • Nov. 17 ~ UA1536   IAH – EWR    7:40A-12:18P
  • Nov. 17 ~ UA 084   EWR – TLV    3:55P-9:20A+1
  • Nov. 25 ~ UA 091   TLV – EWR    11:10P-4:25A+1
  • Nov. 26 ~ UA 492  EWR – IAH    6:00A-8:36A

Flight Schedule Platinum Package – 11 day trip – Updated 6/19/2023

  • Nov. 16 ~ TK 034  IAH – IST    8:40P-5:20P+1
  • Nov. 17 ~ TK 790   IST – TLV   10:25P-11:30P
  • Nov. 26 ~ TK 793   TLV – IST   7:20A-10:45A
  • Nov. 26 ~ TK 033  IST – IAH    2:30P-7:00P

Flight Schedule Diamond Package – 11 day trip – Updated 9/7/2023

  • Nov. 16 ~ LH 441   IAH – FRA    4:30P-9:25A+1
  • Nov. 17 ~ LH 694   FRA – TLV   12:25P-5:30P
  • Nov. 26 ~ LH 691   TLV – FRA    5:15A-9:00A
  • Nov. 26 ~ LH 440  FRA – IAH    10:00A-2:40P

+1=Next Day

Flight schedule subject to change until tickets are issued

 

Group Travel and Seat Assignment Information

All group seating is assigned by the airline and are under airport control.  Group seats assigned by the airline cannot be changed through Discovery Cruises and Tours.  However, you may address your seating at the airport on check-in.  (Please note that if you contact the airline prior to your departure date, they will refer you back to DCT.  As previously stated, we cannot make any changes to the group seats assigned by the airline.)

Your airline ticket receipt will be issued electronically by the airline and then emailed to you by DCT.  When you arrive to the airport, please be prepared to present a passport to an airline representative to receive your boarding pass.

 

Platinum Package Hotels

Gomeh Isrotel Tiberias   

Inbal Jerusalem

 

Diamond Package Hotels

The Setai Sea of Galilee

Orient Jerusalem 

Tour Details

Departure & Return Location

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Departure Time

3 Hours Before Flight Time

Price Includes

  • DEVIATIONS/STOPOVERS: deviations from the basic group itinerary will NOT be allowed.
  • MEALS: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • TRANSPORTATION: Via jet economy class (30 seats confirmed on AC and 45 seats on UA, 18 seats confirmed on TK and 24 seats confirmed on LH - additional seats may be at a higher airfare). Tickets must be completed 45 days prior to departure. Tickets cannot be changed once issued. NOTE: Passengers may arrange their own air & pay the ground price. Passengers doing their own air MUST meet the group at the airport or hotel.
  • SIGHTSEEING: Local transportation is by deluxe, air-conditioned motor coach. The services of an English-speaking Israeli guide, entrance fees to places visited on sightseeing described in this itinerary are included in tour price.
  • PRICE: Prices quoted are per person and in US dollars and are based on fares and costs in effect at the time of publication. Whenever possible, DCT obtains price guarantees from suppliers. However, depending upon the strength of the US dollar and the fluctuating nature of oil, gas and other costs, published rates are subject to change without notice. Final payments may be made by credit card check, personal check, cashier check, electronic check, money order or cash.
  • HOTELS: Four & five star hotels throughout. Prices are based on two persons sharing a twin-bedded room. Single rooms are subject to availability for an additional cost of $1850 for Platinum and $2460 for Diamond. If a passenger cannot supply a roommate and Discovery Cruises and Tours is unable to do so, or your roommate cancels before departure, the passenger will have to pay the supplemental charge. (You may be billed after the final payment date for single room accommodations as necessary.)
  • AIRPORT TAXES/FUEL: $710 (as of 01/24/2023) NOTE: (Taxes/Fuel Surcharges may change without notice. Any increase will be billed to the passenger and must be paid prior to departure.)
  • TIPS: of $160 to guides, drivers and others rendering special services.

Price Excludes

  • Passport Costs
  • Accident and baggage insurance
  • Optional tours and excursions not mentioned in this itinerary
  • transporting and handling excess luggage
  • In the event it becomes necessary to overnight material due to late receipt of registration or final payments, traveler will be billed for these charges.

For Your Protection

INSURANCE: Acting only as agents for suppliers, Discovery Cruises and Tours is not responsible for damage, loss, or theft of luggage and/or personal belongings, or for personal injury, accident and/or illness. For your own protection, it is important that you have adequate insurance to cover these possibilities. You should carry proof of insurance in the event you need medical attention while in Israel. For optional insurance please contact Mission Safe here and go directly to their website.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

PASSPORT: No visas are required for Israel; however, a valid passport is required to leave the USA.  Each tour member must obtain a passport in person if they do not already have one. Your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months after your return date or you will be denied boarding.  If your current passport expires before that date, you are encouraged to begin the renewal process now.

REGISTRATION & DEPOSIT: A deposit of $500 per person is required at the time of registration.   The deposit may be charged to your VISA or MasterCard. Registrations received inside ninety (90) days must be accompanied by full payment. A late registration may result in an additional fee for airfare depending on the airline and seat availability.

PAYMENTS: Final payments should be made payable and received via mail to…

Discovery Cruises and Tours

P.O. BOX 2148

Hurst, TX 76053

Final payments MUST be received ninety (90) days prior to departure.  Payments received inside ninety (90) days will be assessed an $80 late payment fee. NOTE:  All reservations not fully paid by the ninety-day deadline are subject to cancellation, for which Tour Operator is not to be held 

AIRLINE SEATS: Seats without a deposit must be released 100 days from departure. If you cancel your seat with DCT in writing within the 100 days there is a penalty of $100 per person.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

If a traveler cancels their tour for any reason, the following cancellation fees will apply:

TIMEFRAME

CANCELLATION FEE PER PERSON

DATE CALCULATOR

Registration – 91 days prior to departure

$200

90 – 75 days prior to departure

$500

74 – 59 days prior to departure

25% of tour cost

58 – 30 days prior to departure

50% of tour cost

29 days or less prior to departure

NO REFUND

All cancellation requests must be sent in an email to contact@dcttravel.com.

NOTE: Trip cancellation and interruption insurance is available through Misson Safe, and other vendors, and is highly recommended.

TOUR OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY

Discovery Cruises and Tours (Tour Operator) agrees to arrange for the tour described in this brochure. This represents the entire agreement between the passenger and his agent, the Tour Host, the Tour Operator and its agents. Except as stated herein, no person is authorized to cancel, modify, or vary the tour arrangements or to make any representation of warranty concerning the tour. Except for the willful negligence of its direct employees, the Tour Operator assumes no liability or responsibility for any injuries, damages occasioned by circumstances beyond the control of Tour Operator, or by any person for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to default or omission of and by any third party providing services or facilities related to or included in this tour or any part thereof, or in arranging for the same, or the acts or omissions of the Tour Host.  Tour Operator reserves the right to refuse or revoke travel to anyone who is deemed incapable of group travel per the sole judgment of Tour Operator.  Due to circumstances beyond the Tour Operator’s control, the sequence of touring sites may occasionally need to be altered. The airlines or cruise lines are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not on board planes, ships or conveyances. The passenger contracts, in use by the airlines and cruise lines, and the passenger or purchaser of this tour and/or passage and Tour Operator assume no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. Also, the Tour Operator WILL NOT BE responsible for: (a) flight schedule changes, mechanical breakdowns, government actions, weather, acts of God, acts of war or aggression, whether declared or undeclared, hijackings, or other circumstances beyond its control, including any connecting flights that may be missed as a result thereof (participants should consider the possibility of delays when arranging connecting flights); (b) the failure to follow instructions, including but not limited to check-in and check-out times and baggage handling; and, (c) charges incurred relating to single room/stateroom requirements either by the passengers themselves or their assigned roommates. Payment of the deposit or any partial or full payment for a reservation constitutes consent to all provisions listed in this brochure.

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