Israel Study Trip

von Daniel Justus

Short Bible School in Israel with day trips

To be on the spot, with the Bible in hand and with one’s own eyes, following the “footsteps” of Jesus Christ and experiencing the manifold beauty of the Holy Land – this is unforgettable. 

A trip becomes even more valuable when one can further educate oneself by deepening and studying the Holy Scriptures on site.

We are currently designing a short Bible school in Israel and will report on the latest status in a timely manner.

ITINERARY 2022

15-DAY ISRAEL STUDY TOUR 23.10.-06.11.2022

23.11.2022 (Sun) Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv*.

  • Reception by a representative at the airport. Recognition sign “Group Justus”.
  • Train transfer to Jerusalem. You will be escorted to the direct train to Jerusalem (approx. 25 minutes train ride). Ticket price is about 20 shekels or 5 €.
  • At the Jerusalem train station you will be picked up by our staff and transferred to the Jerusalem Gold Hotel.
  • Dinner

*The journey to Israel (flight to Tel Aviv) has to be organized and paid by the participants themselves. The same applies to the return journey

START OF THE INTENSIVE STUDY WEEK (DAILY FROM 9:00-14:00)

10/24/22 (Mon) First day of study: The Feasts of the Lord.

  • Breakfast at the Jerusalem Gold Hotel.
  • Study Block 1: The Feasts of the Lord (Passover, Shavuot, Sukkot).
  • City tour of Jerusalem in the late afternoon.
  • Dinner and overnight at Hotel Jerusalem Gold.

25.10.22 (Tue) Second study day: Israel’s history.

  • Breakfast at the Jerusalem Gold Hotel.
  • Study Block 2: The History of Israel.
  • City tour of Jerusalem in the late afternoon.
  • Dinner and overnight at Hotel Jerusalem Gold.

26.10.22 (Wed) Third Study Day: Israel and the Church.

  • Breakfast at the Jerusalem Gold Hotel.
  • Study Block 3: Israel and the Church (The First and the Last Church; the Messiah and the Apostles (Gospels), the New Testament Epistles, Eschatology).
  • City tour of Jerusalem in the late afternoon.
  • Dinner and overnight at Hotel Jerusalem Gold.

10/27-22 (Thu) Fourth day of study: Biblical Hebrew. 

  • Breakfast at the Jerusalem Gold Hotel.
  • Study Block 4: Biblical Hebrew.
  • City tour of Jerusalem in the late afternoon.
  • Dinner and overnight at Hotel Jerusalem Gold.

10/28-22 (Fri) Fifth day of study: Tabernacle of David.

  • Breakfast at the Jerusalem Gold Hotel.
  • Study block 5: Reconstruction of the Tabernacle of David.
  • Jerusalem city tour in the late afternoon.
  • Dinner and overnight at the Jerusalem Gold Hotel.

START OF THE ISRAEL TOUR

After a blessed week of Bible study, we begin the Israel tour, where the many places of the Bible come alive before our eyes.

29.10.22 (Sat) First day of travel: Focus on Bethlehem and Jerusalem.

  • Breakfast at Hotel Jerusalem Gold.
  • Departure from the hotel at 08:00.
  • Visit to the birthplace of John the Baptist (Ein Karem).
  • Drive to Bethlehem: visit the Basilica of the Nativity at the site of the Savior’s birth and Shepherds Field.
  • Return to Jerusalem: visit to the Mount of Olives, the Church of Lamentations, the Garden of Gethsemane and walk along the Via Dolorosa.
  • Also, visit to Calvary (Garden Tomb) with breaking of bread.
  • Return to the Hotel Gold, dinner and overnight.

30.10.22 (Sun) Second day of travel: Focus on Jerusalem.

  • Breakfast at the Jerusalem Gold hotel.
  • Departure from the hotel at 08:00.
  • Ascent to the Temple Mount, visit to the Wailing Wall as well as the City of David.
    Sightseeing of the Jewish quarter.
  • Visit to Mount Zion as well as the Hall of the Last Supper.
  • Visit to Christ Church (first Protestant church in the Middle East) as well as the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
  • Return to the Gold Hotel, dinner and overnight.

31.10.22 (Mon) Third day of travel: Jaffa and surroundings.

  • Breakfast at the Jerusalem Gold Hotel.
  • Departure from the hotel at 08:00.
  • Sightseeing in Jaffa (sometimes called Yaffa or Yafo, historically also Joppe). Today Jaffa is a district of Tel Aviv. Originally an Arab port city, since Israel’s independence it has been annexed to Tel Aviv, which was founded a little further north. Unlike Tel Aviv, Jaffa has a long history and is mentioned in the Bible. Despite its annexation to Tel Aviv as a city district, Jaffa has been able to retain its oriental flavor to this day.
  • Visit to the towns of Tel Beit Shemesh and Caesarea.
  • Drive to King Solomon Hotel in Netanya, dinner and overnight.

01.11.22 (Tue) Fourth travel day: Megiddo (Armageddon) and surrounding area.

  • Breakfast at King Solomon Hotel.
  • Departure from the hotel at 08:00.
  • Sightseeing in the city of Megiddo. Megiddo is the place also called Armageddon in the Bible (Revelation 16:14-21) and is one of the most important archaeological sites of biblical history in Israel.
  • Sightseeing of the port city of Acre.
    Visit to the city of Nazareth (Basilica of the Annunciation, the Mount of Overthrow).
  • Drive to the Astoria Hotel in Tiberias, dinner and overnight.

02.11.22 (Wed) Fifth day of the trip: Upper Galilee.

  • Breakfast at the Hotel Astoria.
  • Departure from the hotel at 08:00.
  • Visit to Dan and Banyas, the source of the Jordan River.
  • Visit to Caesarea Philippi.
  • Visit to Capernaum (Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Menza Christi).
  • Return to the Astoria Hotel in Tiberias, dinner and overnight.

03.11.22 (Thu) Sixth day of the trip: Desert of Judah.

  • Breakfast at Hotel Astoria.
  • Departure from the hotel at 08:00.
  • Visit to Bethany, the historic site of the baptism of Jesus Christ.
  • Visit to Qumran and Masada.
    Bathing excursion to the Dead Sea, located more than 400 meters below sea level.
  • Visit to Ein Gedi Oasis (optional).
  • Accommodation at Hotel David on the Dead Sea, dinner and overnight.

04.11.22. (Fri) Seventh travel day: Negev desert.

  • Breakfast at Hotel David.
  • Departure from the hotel at 08:00.
  • Visit to Timna National Park.
  • Accommodation at Hotel Americana in Eilat, dinner and overnight.

05.11.22. (Sat) Eighth day of the trip: Red Sea.

  • Breakfast at Hotel Americana.
  • Bathing excursion to the Red Sea. The salinity of the water is quite high at 4.2% and allows good visibility underwater due to reduced algae growth, making the Red Sea very interesting for diving and snorkeling.
  • Return to Hotel Americana in Eilat, dinner and overnight.

06.11.22 (Sun) Departure day: Bus transfer to the airport.

  • Bus transfer to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
  • Goodbye and L’shanah haba’ah b’Yerushalayim (“Next year in Jerusalem”)!

FURTHER INFORMATION AND PRICES

Included services:

  • Reception by a representative at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv
  • Escort on arrival and departure
  • 14 nights in the above mentioned accommodations
    Meals on half board basis (breakfast and dinner)
  • Round trip in air-conditioned coach according to the program
  • Licensed tour guide with German translation
  • Excursion services according to the program
  • Audio systems for excursions
  • Entrance fees and park fees according to the program
  • Free guided tour of Jerusalem during the Bible study week
  • Gratuities for bus driver, tour guide and hotel staff (expected per person and day according to local custom: bus driver 2,- € tour guide 3,- € hotel staff 1,- €)

Services not included:

  • Arrival and departure to the airport within Germany.
  • Air travel from Germany to Israel and back.
  • Airport transfer from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on the day of arrival.
  • International health insurance and travel cancellation insurance.
  • Additional meals, such as lunch and drinks in Israel
    Personal expenses

Prices and payment:

The price per person in a double room depends on the size of the group and can only be finalized after the registration deadline:

  • From 50 persons: 1.900,- €
  • from 30 persons: 2.099,-€
  • from 20 persons: 2.499,-€
  • Single room supplement: 529,- €
  • Deposit: 500,-€ per person after receipt of confirmation, balance payment until August 15, 2022.
  • Minimum number of participants: 20 persons

Bank details:

Frei Kirchen Bank

IBAN: DE 59 5009 2100 0001 7848 03

BIC: GENODE51BH2

Account holder: Elim Network e. V.

Reason for payment: Israelreise

Overview of accommodation in Israel (14 nights):

23.10.-31.10.2022 (8 nights): Hotel Jerusalem Gold in Jerusalem

31.10.-01.11.2022 (1 night): Hotel King Solomon in Natanya

01.11.-03.11.2022 (2 nights): Hotel Astoria in Tiberias

03.11.-04.11.2022 (1 night): Hotel David at the Dead Sea

04.11.-06.11.2022 (2 nights): Hotel Americana in Eilat

Travel Organization:

Irene Justus

Lehrter Str. 16  30559 Hannover

Irene.justus@gmail.com

Organizer:

Oasis Tours & Conferences Jerusalem

and

Elim Network e. V

Irene & Johannes Justus

Lehrter Str. 16 30559 Hannover

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