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ASHLEYS AUSTRALIAN GROUP ISRAEL ENCOUNTER 2020 - 19 OCT 2020 (MON) TILL 29 OCT 2020 (THURS)
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A life-changing experience, the trip comprises 9D8N in the land of Israel. Apart from walking in Jesus’ footsteps, you will also learn about the history of the Bible and feast your eyes on amazing archeological sites that make the Word come alive.
For example, we will visit Joppa, Mount Carmel, Caesarea and explore the region of Tiberias, at the Sea of Galilee where Jesus ministered to people. Other pitstops on the tour include the Mount of Beatitudes and Capernaum. After that, we will also be traveling through the Judean desert that includes Jericho, Qumran, Ein Gedi, the Dead Sea, Masada, and Beersheba. Lastly, we will head to Jerusalem where we will spend 4 days exploring the ancient landmarks in and around the city.
Our unique program, Israel Messianic Encounter, is conceptualised to guide believers in growing their knowledge of the Bible and their love for the Word. We’re also passionate about leading them to encounter God through deeper interaction with the people of Israel. This includes hearing the stories of Holocaust survivors, those who have returned to the country and the Arabs who live on the land, as well as experiencing the heart-warming relationships between the sons of Isaac and the sons of Ishmael.
| Flight Schedule | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | From / To | Flight No | ETD | ETA | Remarks |
|
19/10/2020 (MON) |
PER/HKK |
CX142 |
0710 |
1515 |
FLIGHT DURATION: abt.7H35M |
|
20//10/2020 (TUES) |
HKK/TLV |
CX675 |
0110 |
0745 |
FLIGHT DURATION: 11H |
|
28/10/2020 (WED) |
TLV/HKK |
CX676 |
1425 |
0615+1 |
FLIGHT DURATION: 11H +1 Day |
|
29/10/2020 (THURS) |
HKK/PER |
CX171 |
1505 |
2250 |
FLIGHT DURATION:7H40M |
| Location | Israel |
| Duration | 9 days 8 nights on land |
| Departure | 0710H (PER-HKK-TLV) |
| Meeting Location | PERTH INTERNATIN AIRPORT |
| Ex PERTH Price per Pax | S$4,600 OR A$5,050 (Twin Sharing) |
| Ex PERTH Price per Pax (Single Sup) | S$5550 or A$6000 (Single Supl) |
| Languages | English |
| Group Size | MIN 35 AND Max 40 pax |
| Themes | Israel Encounter |
| Categories | Travel |
| Transportation | Flight and Bus |
| Cancellation | Actxplorer cancellation policy applies. |
| Includes/Exclude | See Remarks |
SPECIAL NOTE : PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILST EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO FOLLOW THE ITINERARY PROPOSED, THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DEPENDING ON FLIGHT AVAILABILITY, TOUR OPERATOR’S TIMING AND SITES ENTRANCE AVAILABILITY. A FINAL INTINERARY WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE PROGRAMME PACKAGE FOR THE TOUR ONCE THE PLACES OF VISITS ARE CONFIRMED.
ACTXPLORER
Actxplorer is the travel platform that brings travelers and locals together to create unforgettable experiences. The word "Actxplorer" originates from two words - Act + Explore. It is a combination of two passions: acts of doing good and the joy of exploring! Our mission is to create opportunities for travelers and locals alike to participate in unique experiences. We go beyond just bringing you for a land tour. We create opportunities for you to interact and immerse with the locals that will have a lasting impact.
19/10/2020(MON) PERTH/HKK
Assemble at Perth International Airport at 0430 hrs for flight to HK to connect to Tel Aviv.
20/10/2020 (TUES) ARRVE AT TEL AVIV /JAFFA / CAESAREA / MT CARMEL (B,L,D)
Arrive at Tel Aviv 0745 in Israel. Meet and Greet by local representative and transfer by Coach to
Jaffa (Yaffa or Joppa) : Peter's Vision (Acts 9:43-10:23), This was also the sea port where Jonah took a ship and ran away from the LORD to Tarshish (Jonah 1:3)
Lunch
Visit Caesarea, the famous Roman port and fortress build by King Herod and filled with biblical history especially with the Apostle Peter’s call to Centurion - the 1st salvation of the gentile.
Mt Carmel – Elijah & stand against false prophets (1 King 18)
O/N in Hotel in Haifa
21/10/2020 (WED) MEGIDOO / MT PRECIPICE / BANIAS / CAESAREA PHILIPPI (B,L,D)
After breakfast, early check out and visit Tel Megiddo ancient site
Drive to Nazareth and visit Mt Precipices ( Luke 4:16-30, overlooking Mt Tabor and Nazareth)
Lunch
BANIAS (Caesarea Philippi), the site of Peter's confession (Matt. 16:16) and then explore TEL DAN, the source of water of the river Jordan and we are brought to mind the events of King Jeroboam and how he led the Northern Kingdom of Israel into idolatry. (2 Kings
O/N in Tiberias Hotel
22/10/2020(THURS) CAPERNAUM/MT BEATTITUDES/ST PETER’S PRIMACY/TABGHA/SEA OF GALILEE/ANCIENT BOAT (B,L,D)
Capernaum (“Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, He withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea….Matt 4:12-13) Capernaum played a pivotal role in the life of Jesus. From here He would travel and preach His Gospel of the Kingdom to cities and villages throughout Galilee. In Capernaum we will see Peter’s House and the ancient ruins of the first century synagogue where Jesus preached (Matt 4:13-17)
Mt of Beattitudes, from this beautiful spot, Jesus gave His most famous address, the SERMON ON THE MOUNT.
We will visit Tabgha, the chapel dedicated to the multiplication of the 5 loaves and 2 fishes (Matt 14:19-21).
St Peter’s Primacy – church where tradition believed that the resurrected Jesus appeared to the disciples at the Sea of Galilee
Sea of Galilee - We will cross the Sea of Galilee by Boat (holy communion on Boat can be arranged) and visit the Ancient Boat Museum.
We complete the visit of the day at YARDENIT, a baptismal site along Jordan river.
Evening Meeting with Ps Yousef Dakwar – Arab Pastor (subject to availability)
O/N hotel in Tiberias
23/10/2020(FRI) QUMRAN / EN GEDI / DEAD SEA /(B,L,D)
After breakfast, scenic drive toward Dead Sea
Visit Qumran - Dead Sea Scrolls
Visit En Gedi, King’s David hideout in the desert when he was pursued by King Saul. (If time permit, tracking, and swiming)
Lunch
Check in hotel and have Dead Sea float
Dead Sea, the lowest region on earth (-417 feet below sea level).
O/N hotel in Dead Sea
24/10/2020 (SAT) MASADA / BEERSHEVA / JERUSALEM (B,L,D)
After breakfast, check out hotel and visit MASADA - King Herod’s winter palace; Zealot’s mass suicide;
Beersheva – see Australia WW1 museum (liberation of Modern Israel)
If we arrive early in Jerusalem then maybe do St Anne’s church & Pools Bethsaida where Jesus healed a paralytic (John 5:2-9)
O/N Jerusalem Hotel
25/10/2020 (SUN) JERUSALEM: MT OF OLIVE/DOMINUS FLEVIT/ GATHSEMANE/CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS / CITY OF DAVID / HEZEKIAH'S TUNNEL (B,L,D)
After breakfast, visit Mount of Olive. We will then take some time to have photos using the background panoramic view of the whole city of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. We will do the walk down the valley as Jesus did and on the way to visit DOMINUS FLEVIT.
We continue to walk along Hosanna Road to GATHSEMANE to visit the CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS, which stands on the Rock of Agony, where Jesus was betrayed by Judas (Matt. 26:36-57).
After lunch, visit City of David, and walk the HEZEKIAH TUNNEL and tread through the wet tunnel. This is the tunnel which King Hezekiah built to draw spring water from outside the city into the City – you have to prepare outfit if you intend to walk the wet tunnel.
Attend King of Kings Service in the evening (To be confirmed)
O/N Jerusalem Hotel
26/10/2020 (MON) JERUSALEM: OLD CITY/TEMPLE MOUNT/ WESTERN WALL AND UNDERGROUND TUNNEL/(B,L,D)
Early start (0730), visit Temple Mount. This exciting day begin with a visit to the Temple Mount (walk through Muslim quarter)
Followed by Walking Tour of the Old City of Jerusalem, starting at the WESTERN WALL (Wailing Wall).
We will have a rare visit to the underground tunnel beneath the Western Wall.
After lunch, visit Jewish quarter
Walk the Cardo (Ancient north–south-oriented street in Roman cities, military camps, and coloniae)
Burnt House (The Burnt House Museum is a museum presenting an excavated house from the Second Temple period situated six metres below current street level in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem)
Southern Steps of the Temple Mount (Acts 2)
O/N Jerusalem Hotel
27/10/2020 (TUES) JERUSALEM: YAD VADSHEM/ ISRAEL MUSEUM / YEHUDA MARKET(B,L,D)
Visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum which is an emotional journey.
Lunch and Interaction with Holocaust Survivors
Visit Israel Museum (Shrine of the book and model of old city of Jerusalem during 2nd temple period)
Visit Yehuda Market – you get to see local market where the locals buy fruits, spices and food. You can purchase local produce to bring home too.
After dinner :Wrap up and thanksgiving time.
O/N in Jerusalem Hotel
28/10/2020 (WED) JERUSALEM: GARDEN TOMB (B)
After breakfast, visit the GARDEN TOMB which is another possible site of Golgotha and Jesus burial. In the quietness of the Garden, we can have Lord’s Supper and worship.
Depart 1100 for Ben Gurion Airport and arrive at airport 1130
CX676 TLV/HKK , 1425/0615+1
29/10/2020 (THURS) HKK – PERTH (MEALS ON BOARD)
CX171, HKK/PER, 1505/2250
Arrive PERTH ETA 2250 hrs
ASHLEYS AUSTRALIAN GROUP ISRAEL ENCOUNTER 2020 - 19 OCT 2020 (MON) TILL 29 OCT 2020 (THURS)
Remarks
PACKAGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
PRICE PER ADULT (TWIN SHARING) – 4 STAR ACCOMMODATION
Please note that your registration does not guarantee you a seat unless deposit payment is made. To confirm your booking, kindly make a Non Refundable Deposit of S$2,000 (A$2170) per pax within 7 days of the booking. Balance payment to be made within 60 days before the date of departure.
*SUBJECT TO GROUP OF 35 PAX & ABOVE (RATE DIFFERS IF LESS THAN 35 PAX)
* This itinerary may be subject to changes during the tour depeding on the opening and closing hour of the sites. Interuptions during the transfer either because of bus, flight, ferry, or cruise delay, cancellation, or changes can happen. We take upmost care to amend the itinerary with the best interest of travellers in mind.
FARE INCLUDES
• Return Economy air-tickets (include airport taxes, fuel surcharge etc)
• Twin sharing Accommodation at 4 star or above hotels (single supplement applies);
• Air conditioned Wi-Fi luxury coach;
• Licensed English speaking guides;
• All Meals as indicated in the itinerary;
• Tips to restaurant waiters, porters carrying luggage from bus to hotels, drivers and guides;
FARE EXCLUDES
• Expenses of personal nature;
• Wi-Fi at hotels if chargeable;
• Beverages not included in the meals;
• Travel Insurance (strongly recommended) – we provide discounted travel insurance from reliable insurers;
• Expenses not indicated in the itinerary;
• Visas to Israel where needed. Malaysians and Indonesians currently require Visas.
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A life-changing experience, the trip comprises 9D8N in the land of Israel. Apart from walking in Jesus’ footsteps, you will also learn about the history of the Bible and feast your eyes on amazing archeological sites that make the Word come alive.
For example, we will visit Joppa, Mount Carmel, Caesarea and explore the region of Tiberias, at the Sea of Galilee where Jesus ministered to people. Other pitstops on the tour include the Mount of Beatitudes and Capernaum. After that, we will also be traveling through the Judean desert that includes Jericho, Qumran, Ein Gedi, the Dead Sea, Masada, and Beersheba. Lastly, we will head to Jerusalem where we will spend 4 days exploring the ancient landmarks in and around the city.
Our unique program, Israel Messianic Encounter, is conceptualised to guide believers in growing their knowledge of the Bible and their love for the Word. We’re also passionate about leading them to encounter God through deeper interaction with the people of Israel. This includes hearing the stories of Holocaust survivors, those who have returned to the country and the Arabs who live on the land, as well as experiencing the heart-warming relationships between the sons of Isaac and the sons of Ishmael.
| Flight Schedule | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | From / To | Flight No | ETD | ETA | Remarks |
|
19/10/2020 (MON) |
PER/HKK |
CX142 |
0710 |
1515 |
FLIGHT DURATION: abt.7H35M |
|
20//10/2020 (TUES) |
HKK/TLV |
CX675 |
0110 |
0745 |
FLIGHT DURATION: 11H |
|
28/10/2020 (WED) |
TLV/HKK |
CX676 |
1425 |
0615+1 |
FLIGHT DURATION: 11H +1 Day |
|
29/10/2020 (THURS) |
HKK/PER |
CX171 |
1505 |
2250 |
FLIGHT DURATION:7H40M |
| Location | Israel |
| Duration | 9 days 8 nights on land |
| Departure | 0710H (PER-HKK-TLV) |
| Meeting Location | PERTH INTERNATIN AIRPORT |
| Ex PERTH Price per Pax | S$4,600 OR A$5,050 (Twin Sharing) |
| Ex PERTH Price per Pax (Single Sup) | S$5550 or A$6000 (Single Supl) |
| Languages | English |
| Group Size | MIN 35 AND Max 40 pax |
| Themes | Israel Encounter |
| Categories | Travel |
| Transportation | Flight and Bus |
| Cancellation | Actxplorer cancellation policy applies. |
| Includes/Exclude | See Remarks |
SPECIAL NOTE : PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILST EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO FOLLOW THE ITINERARY PROPOSED, THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DEPENDING ON FLIGHT AVAILABILITY, TOUR OPERATOR’S TIMING AND SITES ENTRANCE AVAILABILITY. A FINAL INTINERARY WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE PROGRAMME PACKAGE FOR THE TOUR ONCE THE PLACES OF VISITS ARE CONFIRMED.
19/10/2020(MON) PERTH/HKK
Assemble at Perth International Airport at 0430 hrs for flight to HK to connect to Tel Aviv.
20/10/2020 (TUES) ARRVE AT TEL AVIV /JAFFA / CAESAREA / MT CARMEL (B,L,D)
Arrive at Tel Aviv 0745 in Israel. Meet and Greet by local representative and transfer by Coach to
Jaffa (Yaffa or Joppa) : Peter's Vision (Acts 9:43-10:23), This was also the sea port where Jonah took a ship and ran away from the LORD to Tarshish (Jonah 1:3)
Lunch
Visit Caesarea, the famous Roman port and fortress build by King Herod and filled with biblical history especially with the Apostle Peter’s call to Centurion - the 1st salvation of the gentile.
Mt Carmel – Elijah & stand against false prophets (1 King 18)
O/N in Hotel in Haifa
21/10/2020 (WED) MEGIDOO / MT PRECIPICE / BANIAS / CAESAREA PHILIPPI (B,L,D)
After breakfast, early check out and visit Tel Megiddo ancient site
Drive to Nazareth and visit Mt Precipices ( Luke 4:16-30, overlooking Mt Tabor and Nazareth)
Lunch
BANIAS (Caesarea Philippi), the site of Peter's confession (Matt. 16:16) and then explore TEL DAN, the source of water of the river Jordan and we are brought to mind the events of King Jeroboam and how he led the Northern Kingdom of Israel into idolatry. (2 Kings
O/N in Tiberias Hotel
22/10/2020(THURS) CAPERNAUM/MT BEATTITUDES/ST PETER’S PRIMACY/TABGHA/SEA OF GALILEE/ANCIENT BOAT (B,L,D)
Capernaum (“Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, He withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea….Matt 4:12-13) Capernaum played a pivotal role in the life of Jesus. From here He would travel and preach His Gospel of the Kingdom to cities and villages throughout Galilee. In Capernaum we will see Peter’s House and the ancient ruins of the first century synagogue where Jesus preached (Matt 4:13-17)
Mt of Beattitudes, from this beautiful spot, Jesus gave His most famous address, the SERMON ON THE MOUNT.
We will visit Tabgha, the chapel dedicated to the multiplication of the 5 loaves and 2 fishes (Matt 14:19-21).
St Peter’s Primacy – church where tradition believed that the resurrected Jesus appeared to the disciples at the Sea of Galilee
Sea of Galilee - We will cross the Sea of Galilee by Boat (holy communion on Boat can be arranged) and visit the Ancient Boat Museum.
We complete the visit of the day at YARDENIT, a baptismal site along Jordan river.
Evening Meeting with Ps Yousef Dakwar – Arab Pastor (subject to availability)
O/N hotel in Tiberias
23/10/2020(FRI) QUMRAN / EN GEDI / DEAD SEA /(B,L,D)
After breakfast, scenic drive toward Dead Sea
Visit Qumran - Dead Sea Scrolls
Visit En Gedi, King’s David hideout in the desert when he was pursued by King Saul. (If time permit, tracking, and swiming)
Lunch
Check in hotel and have Dead Sea float
Dead Sea, the lowest region on earth (-417 feet below sea level).
O/N hotel in Dead Sea
24/10/2020 (SAT) MASADA / BEERSHEVA / JERUSALEM (B,L,D)
After breakfast, check out hotel and visit MASADA - King Herod’s winter palace; Zealot’s mass suicide;
Beersheva – see Australia WW1 museum (liberation of Modern Israel)
If we arrive early in Jerusalem then maybe do St Anne’s church & Pools Bethsaida where Jesus healed a paralytic (John 5:2-9)
O/N Jerusalem Hotel
25/10/2020 (SUN) JERUSALEM: MT OF OLIVE/DOMINUS FLEVIT/ GATHSEMANE/CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS / CITY OF DAVID / HEZEKIAH'S TUNNEL (B,L,D)
After breakfast, visit Mount of Olive. We will then take some time to have photos using the background panoramic view of the whole city of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. We will do the walk down the valley as Jesus did and on the way to visit DOMINUS FLEVIT.
We continue to walk along Hosanna Road to GATHSEMANE to visit the CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS, which stands on the Rock of Agony, where Jesus was betrayed by Judas (Matt. 26:36-57).
After lunch, visit City of David, and walk the HEZEKIAH TUNNEL and tread through the wet tunnel. This is the tunnel which King Hezekiah built to draw spring water from outside the city into the City – you have to prepare outfit if you intend to walk the wet tunnel.
Attend King of Kings Service in the evening (To be confirmed)
O/N Jerusalem Hotel
26/10/2020 (MON) JERUSALEM: OLD CITY/TEMPLE MOUNT/ WESTERN WALL AND UNDERGROUND TUNNEL/(B,L,D)
Early start (0730), visit Temple Mount. This exciting day begin with a visit to the Temple Mount (walk through Muslim quarter)
Followed by Walking Tour of the Old City of Jerusalem, starting at the WESTERN WALL (Wailing Wall).
We will have a rare visit to the underground tunnel beneath the Western Wall.
After lunch, visit Jewish quarter
Walk the Cardo (Ancient north–south-oriented street in Roman cities, military camps, and coloniae)
Burnt House (The Burnt House Museum is a museum presenting an excavated house from the Second Temple period situated six metres below current street level in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem)
Southern Steps of the Temple Mount (Acts 2)
O/N Jerusalem Hotel
27/10/2020 (TUES) JERUSALEM: YAD VADSHEM/ ISRAEL MUSEUM / YEHUDA MARKET(B,L,D)
Visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum which is an emotional journey.
Lunch and Interaction with Holocaust Survivors
Visit Israel Museum (Shrine of the book and model of old city of Jerusalem during 2nd temple period)
Visit Yehuda Market – you get to see local market where the locals buy fruits, spices and food. You can purchase local produce to bring home too.
After dinner :Wrap up and thanksgiving time.
O/N in Jerusalem Hotel
28/10/2020 (WED) JERUSALEM: GARDEN TOMB (B)
After breakfast, visit the GARDEN TOMB which is another possible site of Golgotha and Jesus burial. In the quietness of the Garden, we can have Lord’s Supper and worship.
Depart 1100 for Ben Gurion Airport and arrive at airport 1130
CX676 TLV/HKK , 1425/0615+1
29/10/2020 (THURS) HKK – PERTH (MEALS ON BOARD)
CX171, HKK/PER, 1505/2250
Arrive PERTH ETA 2250 hrs
Remarks
PACKAGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
PRICE PER ADULT (TWIN SHARING) – 4 STAR ACCOMMODATION
Please note that your registration does not guarantee you a seat unless deposit payment is made. To confirm your booking, kindly make a Non Refundable Deposit of S$2,000 (A$2170) per pax within 7 days of the booking. Balance payment to be made within 60 days before the date of departure.
*SUBJECT TO GROUP OF 35 PAX & ABOVE (RATE DIFFERS IF LESS THAN 35 PAX)
* This itinerary may be subject to changes during the tour depeding on the opening and closing hour of the sites. Interuptions during the transfer either because of bus, flight, ferry, or cruise delay, cancellation, or changes can happen. We take upmost care to amend the itinerary with the best interest of travellers in mind.
FARE INCLUDES
• Return Economy air-tickets (include airport taxes, fuel surcharge etc)
• Twin sharing Accommodation at 4 star or above hotels (single supplement applies);
• Air conditioned Wi-Fi luxury coach;
• Licensed English speaking guides;
• All Meals as indicated in the itinerary;
• Tips to restaurant waiters, porters carrying luggage from bus to hotels, drivers and guides;
FARE EXCLUDES
• Expenses of personal nature;
• Wi-Fi at hotels if chargeable;
• Beverages not included in the meals;
• Travel Insurance (strongly recommended) – we provide discounted travel insurance from reliable insurers;
• Expenses not indicated in the itinerary;
• Visas to Israel where needed. Malaysians and Indonesians currently require Visas.
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