Dr. Alex Himaya, 10-Day Journey to Israel & Jordan, Oct 8 - 17, 2022 with optional extension to Egypt

USD $4,895.00
  • Duration: 10 Days
  • Location: Petra
  • Product code: Himaya2022

Questions? Email us at info@signaturetours.com

A Special Invite from Dr. Alex Himaya

It is my pleasure to invite you to join me for a journey of a lifetime to the Holy Land and Jordan. In October 2022, we are going to embark on a 10-day spiritual journey to walk where Jesus walked and experience the Bible coming to life as we visit such locations as Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, and the region around the Sea of Galilee. Other highlights include visiting Petra, Masada, the land of the Exodus. It promises to be a trip that will impact your life forever.

Pastor Alex


DAILY ITINERARY

October 8 - 17, 2022

DAY 01: BEGINNING OF TOUR — Depart Tulsa, Oklahoma for Tel Aviv, Israel.

DAY 02: INTO THE LAND OF THE BIBLE – Arrive in Tel Aviv where you will be met at the airport for transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.

DAY 03: GALILEE & UPPER GALILEE — Start your morning by boarding a boat on the calm surface of the Sea of Galilee, cruising toward Capernaum. Upon landing, visit the site where Jesus started his ministry, the house of Peter, and the synagogue where Jesus taught. Continue to Tabgha, the site of Peter’s restoration, and the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fish with its beautiful fourth-century mosaics. Drive to the top of the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee and surrounding areas. In the afternoon, drive to the Golan Heights in Upper Galilee. Visit the sources of the Jordan River at Caesarea Philippi. Return to the exit of the Jordan River from the Sea of Galilee where you will have a chance to be baptized in the very river where Jesus was baptized. Return to your hotel in Tiberias for dinner and overnight. Lunch provided.

DAY 04: CAESAREA/MEGIDDO/TIBERIAS – Begin the day with a stop at Mt. Precipice for a panoramic view of Nazareth, Cana, and the Jezreel Valley. Continue to Mt. Carmel through the valley of Armageddon for a visit to Elijah’s cave. Continue along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea, built by Herod the Great. See the Roman theater and its ruins. You will also visit the ruins of Magdala, the birthplace of Mary Magdalene. Return to your hotel in Tiberias for dinner and overnight. Lunch provided. 

DAY 05: BEIT SHE’AN/JACOB’S WELL/JERUSALEM – Leave Tiberias and travel south along the Jordan River. Visit Beit She’an, the leading city in the Decapolis and the place where the Philistines hung the bodies of King Saul and his sons on the city walls. Take a beautiful drive through the heart of Samaria to the city of Nablus. Stop by Jacob’s Well where Jesus asked a Samaritan woman for a drink. Enjoy a traditional Palestinian lunch before going to ancient Shiloh, the first capital of the Israelite Kingdom and site of the tabernacle. Begin the journey south to Jerusalem, taking in the scenic countryside. Pass beneath the Mount of Olives and savor the dramatic entry into the Holy City. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. Lunch provided.

DAY 06: MOUNTAINS OF JERUSALEM/BETHLEHEM/ELAH — Begin the day on the Mount of Olives at the Chapel of Ascension. Observe the Kidron Valley and take in the spectacular views of the Temple Mount. Follow the Palm Sunday path stopping at Pater Noster, Dominus Flavit, the Church of All Nations, and spend time in quiet reflection and prayer as you visit the Garden of Gethsemane. Traverse to Mount Zion where you will visit the Upper Room of the Last Supper as well as the Tomb of King David and the House of Caiaphas, where Jesus was taken after his arrest. Explore the ruins of the city of David where the original inhabitants of Jerusalem lived. From there you will drive south to the little town of Bethlehem for a rooftop lunch overlooking Manger Square. Visit The Shepherd's Fields and the Fields of Boaz and Ruth. Time permitting, travel to the Valley of Elah where David defeated Goliath in a showdown between the armies of Israel and the mighty Philistines. Return to your hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. Lunch provided.

DAY 07: GARDEN TOMB & OLD CITY — In the morning, you will visit the Garden Tomb and Gordon's Calvary, the site where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected. A communion service will be held at the Garden Tomb. Then, step into history as you enter the Old City of Jerusalem. Stroll through the colorful bazaars, picturesque neighborhoods, and narrow streets as you make your way to the temple area, where Solomon's Temple was built on Mount Moriah. Visit the Dome of the Rock enclosing the Rock of Sacrifice, the Mosque of Al Aksa, and the Pinnacle of the Temple. Enjoy lunch in the old city and take some time to shop for souvenirs, jewelry, and ancient coins. In the afternoon, you will visit the Church of Saint Anne, the Pool of Bethesda, the Lithostrotos, Pilate's Judgment Hall, Antonia Fortress, and walk on the Via Dolorosa leading you to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Experience the Western Wall and the Southern Steps. Go beneath the old city to walk the Western Wall Tunnels and see remnants from the days of the Second Temple, destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD.  Return to your hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.

DAY 08: JERICHO/MT. NEBO/AMMAN — This morning you will depart your hotel and drive towards the Jordanian border. On the way, you visit Wadi Qelt and view the Valley of the Shadow of Death from the high cliffs. Visit Jericho to view the ruins and excavations of the ancient city. See the Mount of Temptation, where Jesus was tempted by Satan. You will cross the border into Jordan then head to Mt. Nebo, the memorial to Moses, and the presumed site of the prophet's death and burial. Continue to Amman where you will enjoy service at tC Jordan in Amman. Dinner and overnight in Amman. Lunch provided.

DAY 09:  PETRA – Begin your tour in the breath-taking city of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, known as "the Rose Red City, half as old as time". Journey through the once-hidden passage to the Treasury. Stroll the two-thousand-year-old streets while marveling at the outstanding ruins that come to life as the sunlight changes the colors with your every step. See the awe-inspiring theatre and Palace Tomb. For the adventurous, climb to the High Place, with its breathtaking view of Petra and Mount Hor, one of the earliest mentioned mountains in scripture. Dinner and overnight in Amman. Lunch provided

DAY 10: RETURN HOME OR OPTIONAL EGYPT MISSION EXTENSION—Travel to Amman Airport for your return flight home with luggage packed and hearts full of memories. Also, there will be an optional 3-day extension to visit a church plant in Egypt (Details to be available soon)


3-DAY EGYPT EXTENSION: October 17 - 20, 2022
Note:
This portion of the tour is operated by tC Egypt

DAY 01: AMMAN/CAIRO — Arrive in Cairo, Egypt where you will be met at the airport by our friends at tC Church and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy lunch at the hotel and the afternoon to shop and explore Cairo at your leisure. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise and dinner on the ancient Nile River.  Return to your hotel in Cairo

DAY 02: tC EGYP— Enjoy the day of fellowship with our brothers and sisters at tC Egypt. We will tour the facilities and ministries and meet the staff. We will enjoy lunch and dinner at the church.  In the evening, you will return to your hotel in Cairo. 

DAY 03: PYRAMIDS OF GIZA – Begin the day with a visit to the infamous Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Among the ruins, view the Pyramid of Menkaure, flanked by the Pyramids of Queens. The iconic Sphinx, a massive monolith carved into the shape of a lion with the head of a man, rests in front of the Pyramid of Khafre. Khufu Pyramid, the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza complex, towers 481 feet above the plateau. Experience a unique view of Giza on a camel.  Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 04: EGYPT/USA – Transfer to Cairo airport for your return flight home with luggage packed with keepsakes and your heart full of memories!

NOTE: Schedule is subject to change due to various factors and your tour guide’s discretion.


PRICING:

  • $4895 per person based on double occupancy. 
  • Single room supplement - $995
  • Egypt Extension $795
  • $500 per person with registration to secure space.
  • 50% of the total amount is due on or before May 8, 2022
  • Balance due on or before August 8, 2022


FLIGHT SCHEDULE:

Outbound - Tulsa:
AA2922 08OCT  TUL-DFW  1221P  141P 
AA998  08OCT  DFW-JFK   243P  715P 
AA 146  08OCT  JFK-TLV    1100P  500P  09OCT
 
Outbound – Tulsa:
DL2470 08OCT  TUL-ATL  1100A  159P 
DL 530 08OCT  ATL-BOS   420P  655P
DL 242 08OCT BOS-TLV   930P  250P  09OCT
 
Outbound – Tulsa:
UA 3787 08OCT TUL-ORD 6:20 8:24P
UA 140  08OCT  ORD-TLV  9:35P 5:20P
 
Return - AMM:
AA7201 17OCT  AMM-ORD 1135A  410P 
AA3670 17OCT  ORD-TUL   715P  913P 

Return - Cairo:
BA 401  20OCT  CAI-LHR     700A 1120A 
BA 193  20OCT  LHR-DFW   115P  510P 
AA1446 20OCT  DFW-TUL   835P  935P
 
Return - Cairo:
QR1306 20OCT  CAI-DOH   115A  520A 
QR 725  20OCT  DOH-ORD  750A  230P
AA3670 20OCT  ORD-TUL   715P  913P

 * Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.


INCLUDED:

AIR: The Standard Tour includes round-trip, economy-class airfare from the international departure city listed in the itinerary. Group airfares are based on contracted rates and are highly restrictive. Seats will be assigned by the airline at check-in, and specific seat requests cannot be guaranteed. Upgrades such as Comfort, Premium, Business, or First Class are not available with the standard tour. Participants who wish to upgrade or purchase a specific seat should choose the Land Only option when registering. Participants are responsible for providing frequent flyer numbers, TSA PreCheck, and Global Entry information upon check-in. Group fares do not permit schedule deviations. Participants who wish to deviate from the group schedule should choose the Land Only option. 

LAND ONLY: Participants who wish to arrange their own air should choose the Land Only option. $1000 will be deducted from the standard tour price when selecting this option. Participants arranging their own air should notify Signature Tours prior to the second payment date listed on the payment schedule. Transportation to and from the airport/hotel can be arranged by Signature Tours for Land Only passengers.

GROUND/TRANSFERS: The group will be met by a Signature Tours representative and transferred to the hotel/airport.

HOTELS: Superior first-class hotels throughout. Priced based on two people per room with private bath and shower.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A limited number of single rooms are available at additional supplement prices. Signature Tours and/or the group leader will make every attempt to pair single participants requesting a roommate. However, the single supplement fee will be charged for each person occupying a single room, whether by choice or circumstance.

MEALS: Breakfast and dinner are provided at the hotel daily. Lunch is provided most days as noted in the itinerary. 

SIGHTSEEING: Entrance fees to all places of interest listed in the itinerary as well as an expert English-speaking guide.

PORTERAGE: See the carrier website for airline-specific baggage restrictions and requirements. Any fees for additional baggage beyond the standard airline allowance will be the responsibility of the individual. 

SERVICE CHARGES AND TAXES: Service charges added to the bill as required by hotel management. Taxes as imposed by national and/or local governments and/or administrations from the date listed on this brochure. Tips, taxes, and airport taxes ARE INCLUDED in the selling price. 

NOT INCLUDED: Excess baggage fees, passport fees, visa fees, food or drink items not listed on the regular table menu for included meals, and items of a personal nature such as room service, laundry, etc. Any service not indicated in the itinerary and/or the above list of included features.

PASSPORTS: Passports must be valid with an expiration date at least six months beyond the return home date of the tour. If you do not have a valid passport or need to renew your passport before the trip, enter "RENEWING" or "APPLIED FOR" when completing registration.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: This tour requires a substantial amount of walking. Many of the sites are not accessible by wheelchair, and the uneven terrain is not feasible for rollators. Signature Tours reserves the right to refuse individuals who may require special attention beyond what the tour guide and tour host can provide.

CANCELLATION POLICY: The $500 per person deposit is nonrefundable. Other payments exceeding the $500 per person are refundable in full up to sixty days prior to departure. After this date, refunds for unused accommodations and services will be limited to the amount received from and/or credited by all carriers, sightseeing operators, and hotels.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel Insurance is not included in the purchase price. For your convenience, we offer travel insurance through Travelex Insurance Services. For more information and rates, please review the product flyer or Click Here to enroll in the plan.

* Travelex Insurance Services, Inc CA Agency License #0D10209. Travel Insurance is underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, NAIC #22276. V94 


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