January 2010 Tour

When? Sunday 10th of January to Thursday 21st January
Where? Israel
Who? 18-30 year olds

Day 1: Sunday 10th January
Ben Gurion: Arrival at the Airport, met by a Zealous representative
Jerusalem: Arrive at Kikar Zion
(Note: If you arrive earlier than Tuesday the 23rd, you will need to pay for extra night’s accommodation).

Day 2: Monday 11th January
Muhrakah: Valley of Armageddon
Sepheras: Village built during Jesus childhood
Nazareth Village: A reconstruction of life in the first century
Accommodation: Kibbutz Nofei Gonen


Day 3: Tuesday 12th January
Tel Dan: The site of worship of the Golden Calves (1 Kings 12:28-29)
Nimrod’s Fortress: The ancient ruins of Israel’s largest crusader fortress
Valley of Tears: Watch a Movie about a hero of the 1973 Yom Kippur War and the impact
his personal story had on the future of the State Israel
Mt Benthal: The Valley of Tears, the sight of one of the fiercest battles in the 1973 Yom Kippur War
North of Israel: Discover the North of Israel on Quad Bikes/ATVs
Accommodation: Kibbutz Nofei Gonen

Day 4: Wednesday 13th January
Mt. Beatitudes: Overlooks the sea of Galilee
Capernaum: Where the Synagogue of Capernaum has been rediscovered and partially restored by archaeologists
Tabgha: Where Jesus asked Peter “do you love me?”
Ancient Boat: 2000 year old fishing boat
Sea of Galilee: Boat Ride
Yardenit: Jordan River baptismal sight
Accommodation: Astoria Hotel Tiberias


Day 5: Thursday 14th January
Beit Shean: Excellent archeological site of the city mentioned in 1 Samuel 31:1-10
Qumran: The site of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Essene community
Kfar Hnokdim: Camel ride
Accommodation: Kfar Hanokdim - Stay the night at this Bedouin village

Day 6: Friday 15th January
Masada: Hike up the ramp to the top of Masada, the palace-fortress of Herod the Great, used by the Zealots in the Great Jewish Revolt against Rome. Descend by cable car down Masada.
Dead Sea Spa: Float in the Dead Sea!
Ein Gedi: Where David hid from Saul as recorded in 1 Samuel 23:29.
Accommodation: Kikar Zion Hotel


Day 7 - Saturday 16th January
Mt. of Olives: Where Jesus is coming back to
Dominus Flavit: An amazing view of Jerusalem where the Lord wept over the city – Luke 19:41-44
Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus wept
Garden Tomb: A site believed to be the burial place of Jesus
House of Caiaphas: Where part of Jesus’ trial occurred – Mt 26:57
Accommodation: Kikar Zion Hotel

Day 8 - Sunday 17th January
Temple Mount The site of the two temples
Western Wall: The holiest site in Judaism
Kotel Tunnels: The archeological site surrounding the ancient temples
City of David: The original site of Jerusalem from the time of King David.
Hezekiah’s Tunnel: A 533 meter long tunnel, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 32:30
Accommodation: Kikar Zion Hotel


Day 9 – Monday 18th January
Yad Vashem: Holocaust Memorial Museum
BFP: Outreach Center
David Project: An Israel Advocacy organization helps us understand the political dynamics of the modern state of Israel
Accommodation: Kikar Zion Hotel

Day 10 – Tuesday 19th January
Project in Community. Be prepared to have a great experience as we bless the people of Israel.
Accommodation: Kikar Zion Hotel


Day 11 – Wednesday 20th January
Project in Community
Accommodation: Kikar Zion Hotel

Day 12 – Thursday 21st January
A free day to explore the Old City of Jerusalem
Leave for airport

PRICE INCLUDES:
• Arrival and departure Transfers from and to Ben Gurion International airport
• 7 Full days sightseeing as per program with Luxury air-conditioned coach
• 8 Days of Sightseeing with Government licensed tour guide
• Entrance fees: as per itinerary
• 10 Nights hotel accommodation (including full Israeli buffet breakfast and set menu dinners at hotels daily)
• Tips to driver and guide

NOT INCLUDED:
• Airfare to and from Israel
• Expenses of a personal nature
• Lunches
• Airport taxes, border taxes, visa fees
• Personal Travel Insurance (Compulsory)

Register by 29th November 2009

Contact: your Bridges for Peace national office
or zealous@bridgesforpeace.com

June 2009 Tour

June 2009 Tour Itinerary

When? Tuesday 23rd to Friday 3rd July 2009
Where? Israel
Who? 18-30 year olds

Day 1: Tuesday 23rd June
Ben Gurion: Arrival at the Airport, met by a Zealous representative
Jerusalem: Arrive at Kikar Zion
(Note: If you arrive earlier than Tuesday the 23rd, you will need to pay for extra night’s accommodation).

Day 2: Wednesday 24th June
Qumran: The site of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Essene community
Ein Gedi: David hid from Saul here as recorded in 1 Samuel 23:29
Dead Sea Float in the Dead Sea!
Kfar Hnokdim: Camel ride
Accommodation: Kfar Hnokdim - Stay the night at this Bedouin village

Day 3: Thursday 25th June
Masada: Cable Car to the top of Masada, the palace-fortress of Herod the Great, used by the Zealots in the Great Jewish Revolt against Rome.
Beit Shean: Excellent archeological site of the city mentioned in 1 Samuel 31:1-10
Yardenit: Jordan River baptismal sight
Accommodation: Overnight in Tiberias

Day 4: Friday 26th June
Mt. Beatitudes: Overlooks the sea of Galilee
Tel Dan: The site of worship of the Golden Calves (1 Kings 12:28-29)
Nimrod’s Fortress: The ancient ruins of Israel’s largest crusader fortress
North of Israel: Discover the North of Israel on Quad Bikes/ATVs
Accommodation: Overnight in Tiberias

Day 5: Saturday 27th June
Capernaum: Where Synagogue of Capernaum has today been discovered and partially restored by archaeologists
Nazareth Village: A reconstruction of life in the first century
Muhrakah: Valley of Armageddon
Accommodation: Jerusalem

Day 6: Sunday 28th June
City of David: The original site of Jerusalem from the time of King David.
Hezekiah’s Tunnel: A 533 meter long tunnel, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 32:30
Temple Mount The site of the two temples
Western Wall: The holiest site in Judaism
Kotel Tunnels: The archeological site surrounding the ancient temples
Accommodation: Jerusalem

Day 7: Monday 29th June
Mt. of Olives: Where Jesus is coming back
Dominus Flavit: An amazing view of Jerusalem where the Lord wept over the city – Luke 19:41-44
Garden of Where Jesus wept in
Gethsemane the Garden
House of Caiaphas: Where part of Jesus’ trial
occurred – Matthew 26:57
Garden Tomb A site believed to be the burial place of Jesus
Accommodation: Jerusalem

Day 8: Tuesday 30th June
Yad Vashem: Holocaust Memorial Museum
BFP Outreach Center
David Project: An Israel Advocacy organization helps us understand the political dynamics of the modern state of Israel
Accommodation: Jerusalem

Day 9: Wednesday 1st July
Volunteer Project
Day 10: Thursday 2nd July
Volunteer Project

Day 11: Friday 3rd July
A free day to explore the Old City of Jerusalem
Leave for airport
(Note: If you depart later than Saturday the 3rd, you will need to pay for extra night’s accommodation).

Quote Includes:
• Arrival and departure Transfers
• Meeting and assistance on arrival at Ben Gurion Airport by a Zealous8 representative
• 7 Full days sightseeing as per program with Luxury
air-conditioned coach
• 7 Days of sightseeing with government licensed tour guide
• Entrance fees: as per your itinerary
• 10 Nights hotel accommodation (including full Israeli buffet breakfast and set menu dinners at hotels daily)
• Tips to bus driver and tour guide

NOT INCLUDED:
• Airfares
• Expenses of a personal nature,
• Lunches
• Airport taxes, border taxes, visa fees (if any)
• Tips to hotel and restaurant staff
• Extra Accommodation (if you arrive before 23 June or leave after 3 July, you will need to pay for extra accommodation)

CONTACT:

zealous@bridgesforpeace.com

January 2009 Tour

When? Wednesday 14th to Saturday 24th of January 2009 (With optional volunteer supplement from Sunday 25th to Tuesday 28th)
Where? Israel
Who? 18-30 year olds
Cost? Please contact your national office
Supplement Volunteer for 3 days in a community project in Israel

Day 1: Wednesday January 14th
Ben Gurion: Arrival at the Airport, met by a Zealous representative
Tel Aviv: Arrive at Sea Net Hotel and have orientation
(Note: If you arrive earlier than Wednesday the 14th, you will need to pay for extra nights accommodation).
Accommodation: Tel Aviv

Day 2: Thursday January 15th
Caesarea National Park
Muhrakah: Valley of Armageddon
Nazareth Village: A reconstruction of life in the first century
Accommodation: Overnight in the North

Nimrod's Fortress

Day 3: Friday January 16th
Tel Dan: The site of worship of the Golden Calves (1 Kings 12:28-29)
Nimrod’s Fortress: The ancient ruins of Israel’s largest crusader fortress
Valley of Tears Movie - About a hero of the 1973 and the impact his personal story had on the future of the State Israel
North of Israel: Discover the North of Israel on Quad Bikes/ATVs
Accommodation: Overnight in the North

Day 4: Saturday January 17th
Mt. Beatitudes: Overlooks the sea of Galilee
Capernaum: Where Synagogue of Capernaum has today been discovered and partially restored by archaeologists
Sea of Galilee: Boat Ride
Yardenit: Jordan River baptismal sight
Accommodation: Tiberias

Day 5: Sunday January 18th
Beit Shean: Excellent archeological site of the city mentioned in 1 Samuel 31:1-10
Qumran: The site of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Essene community
Kfar Hnokdim: Camel ride
Accommodation: Kfar Hnokdim - Stay the night at this Bedouin village

Day 6: Monday January 19th
Masada: Cable Car to the top of Masada, the palace-fortress of Herod the Great, used by the Zealots in the Great Jewish Revolt against Rome.
Dead Sea Spa Float in the Dead Sea!
Lunch Dead Sea Spa
Ein Gedi: David hid from Saul here as recorded in 1 Samuel 23:29. Visit a Spa and have lunch
Accommodation: Jerusalem

En Gedi

Day 7 - Tuesday January 20th
Mt. of Olives: Where Jesus is coming back
Dominus Flavit: An amazing view of Jerusalem where the Lord wept over the city – Luke 19:41-44
Garden of Gethsemane: Where Jesus wept in

Garden Tomb: A site believed to be the burial place of Jesus
House of Caiaphas: Where part of Jesus’ trial
occurred – Matthew 26:57
Accommodation: Jerusalem

Day 8 - Wednesday January 21st
City of David: The original site of from the time of .
Hezekiah’s Tunnel: A 533 meter long tunnel, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 32:30
Temple Mount: The site of the two temples
Western Wall: The holiest site in Judaism
Kotel Tunnels: The archeological site surrounding the ancient temples
Accommodation: Jerusalem

Day 9 – Thursday January 22nd
Yad Vashem: Holocaust Memorial Museum
En Kerem Lunch (personal) and sight-seeing
BFP Outreach Center
Accommodation: Jerusalem

Day 10 – Friday 23rd
BFP Headquarters. A day of learning with the staff of Bridges for Peace and with an organization that specializes in understanding and defending Israel as a sovereign nation in the political climate that so often opposes her right to exist.

Day 11 – Saturday 24th
A free day to explore the Old City of Jerusalem
Leave for airport
(Note: If you depart later than Saturday the 24th, you will need to pay for extra nights accommodation).

Price Includes:
· Tips for guide and bus driver
· 7 Full days sightseeing as per program with Luxury air-conditioned coach
· 8 Days of Sightseeing with Government licensed tour guide
· Entrance fees: as per your itinerary
· 1 Lunch en route
· 10 Nights hotel accommodation at the above-mentioned hotels or similar on Half Board basis (including full Israeli buffet breakfast and set menu dinners at hotels daily)

Price does not Include:
· Expenses of a personal nature,
· Lunches not mentioned above
· Airport taxes, border taxes, visa fees,

Supplement
Note: This exciting opportunity to volunteer in an Israeli community, which is often described by participants as the highlight of their tour, is only open to the first 15 who sign up.

Day 11 – Saturday 24th
2pm – Leave for Community Project, if outside of Jerusalem, (NOTE: This might involve rather basic accommodation)

Day 12 – Sunday 25th
Project in a community. Be prepared to have a great attitude as we bless the people of Israel.

Day 13 – Monday 26th
Project in Community

Day 14 – Tuesday 27th
Project in Community
Return to Jerusalem
Overnight in Jerusalem at hotel

Day 15 – Wednesday 28th
Free day in Jerusalem
Leave for airport and home!

Price Includes:
· Accommodation
(NOTE: This might involve rather basic accommodation, including the possibility of staying in a youth hostel or sleeping on the floor of a community center on blow-up mattresses and sleeping bags.)
· Breakfast and Dinner
· Transport

Price does not Include: Lunch and Expenses of a personal nature



For more information, contact:

USA - Susan Abercrombie
Tel. No.: 312.720.9158
sabercrombie@bfpusa.org

Canada - Victoria James

admin-bfp@mts.net

UK - Laura Thomas
laurabfpuk@btconnect.com

Australia- Fernanda Skinner
adminaust@bridgesforpeace.com.au

New Zealand- Brian Ashford
bfpnz@paradise.net.nz

South Africa - Cecilia Eden
cecilia@bridgesforpeace.co.za

Japan- Ms. Motoko Seo
seo@bfpj.net

For any Queries, please contact us at zealous@bridgesforpeace.com

June Tour 2008

June 2008 Tour Itinerary

When? Sunday 22nd of June to Sat 5th of July

Where? Israel

Who? 18 to 30 year olds

How much? $1250 (land price only)

Contact? See bottom of page

Day 1: Sunday June 22nd
Ben Gurion: Arrival
Tel Aviv: Arrive at and have orientation
Accommodation: Tel Aviv


Day 2: Monday June 23rd
Caesarea National Park
Muhrakah: Valley of Armageddon
Nazareth Village: A reconstruction of life in the first century
Accommodation: Overnight in the North

Day 3: Tuesday June 24th
Tel Dan: The site of worship of the Golden Calves (1 Kings 12:28-29)
Nimrod’s Fortress: The ancient ruins of Israel’s largest crusader fortress
Valley of Tears: Watch a Movie about a hero of the 1973 Yom Kippur War and the impact his personal story had on the future of the State Israel
Mt Benthal: The Valley of Tears, the sight of one of the fiercest battles in the 1973 Yom Kippur War
North of Israel: Discover the North of Israel on Quad Bikes/ATVs
Accommodation: Overnight in the North


Day 4: Wednesday June 25th
Mt. Beatitudes: Overlooks the sea of Galilee
Capernaum: Where the Synagogue of Capernaum has been rediscovered and partially restored by archaeologists
Sea of Galilee: Boat Ride and lunch (1)
Yardenit: Jordan River baptismal sight
Accommodation: Tiberias


Day 5: Thursday June 26th
Beit Shean: Excellent archeological site of the city mentioned in 1 Samuel 31:1-10
Qumran: The site of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Essene community
Kfar Hnokdim: Camel ride
Accommodation: Kfar Hanokdim - Stay the night at this Bedouin village

Day 6: Friday June 27th
Masada: Cable Car to the top of Masada, the palace-fortress of Herod the Great, used by the Zealots in the Great Jewish Revolt against Rome.
Dead Sea Spa: Float in the Dead Sea!
Lunch (2) Dead Sea Spa
Ein Gedi: Where David hid from Saul as recorded in 1 Samuel 23:29.
Accommodation: Dead Sea


Day 7 - Saturday June 28th
Mt. of Olives: Where Jesus is coming back to
Dominus Flavit: An amazing view of Jerusalem where the Lord wept over the city – Luke 19:41-44
Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus wept
Garden Tomb: A site believed to be the burial place of Jesus
House of Caiaphas: Where part of Jesus’ trial occurred – Mt 26:57
Accommodation: Jerusalem

Day 8 - Sunday June 29th
City of David: The original site of from the time of .
Hezekiah’s Tunnel: A 533 meter long tunnel, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 32:30
Temple Mount The site of the two temples
Western Wall: The holiest site in Judaism
Kotel Tunnels: The archeological site surrounding the ancient temples
Accommodation: Jerusalem


Day 9 – Monday June 30th
Yad Vashem: Holocaust Memorial Museum
Bridges for Peace Outreach Center
Accommodation: Jerusalem

Day 10 – Tuesday July 1st
BFP Headquarters
Lectures and Orientation
Leave for project, overnight in Community
(NOTE: This might involve rather basic accommodation, including the possibility of sleeping on the floor of a community center on blow-up mattresses and sleeping bags.)

Day 11 – Wednesday July 2nd
Project in Community. Be prepared to have a great experience as we bless the people of Israel.


Day 12 – Thursday July 3rd
Project in Community

Day 13 – Friday July 4th
Project in Community
Return to Jerusalem
Overnight in Jerusalem

Day 14 – Saturday July 5th
A free day to explore the Old City of Jerusalem
Leave for airport

PRICE INCLUDES:
Arrival and departure Transfers from and to Ben Gurion International airport
7 Full days sightseeing as per program with Luxury air-conditioned coach
8 Days of Sightseeing with Government licensed tour guide
Entrance fees: as per itinerary
2 Lunches en route
10 Nights hotel accommodation (including full Israeli buffet breakfast and set menu dinners at hotels daily)
3 Nights accommodation during the community project. NOTE: this might be rather basic
Tips to driver and guide

NOT INCLUDED:
Airfare to and from Israel
Expenses of a personal nature
Lunches not mentioned above
Airport taxes, border taxes, visa fees
Personal Travel Insurance (Compulsory)

USA - Susan Abercrombie

Tel. No.: 312.720.9158

sabercrombie@bfpusa.org

Canada - Peter Fast

peterjfast@yahoo.com

UK - Laura Thomas

laurabfpuk@btconnect.com

Australia- Fernanda Skinner

adminaust@bridgesforpeace.com.au

New Zealand- Brian Ashford

bfpnz@paradise.net.nz

South Africa - Cecilia Eden

cecilia@bridgesforpeace.co.za

Japan- Ms. Motoko Seo

seo@bfpj.net

For any Queries, please contact us at intl.youngadult@bridgesforpeace.com

ZealousTour January 2008!

January 2008 Tour

When? 13-26 January 2008

Where? Israel

Who? 18 to 30 year olds

How much? US$1150 (Including tips)

(Videos of our January 2007 tour are up and running! Check out our "In Action" page.)



Itinerary

Day 1 – Sunday 13 January
Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport
Met by a Zealous8:2 representative
Transfer to Tel Aviv: Orientation and overnight stay

Day 2 – Monday 14 January
Caesarea: Ancient Roman Port City
Muhrakah: Valley of Armageddon
Nazareth Village: A reconstruction of life in the first century and lunch
Overnight in the North of Israel



Day 3 – Tuesday 15 January
Tel Dan: The site of worship of the Golden Calves (1 Kings 12:28-29)
Nimrod’s Fortress: The ancient ruins of Israel’s largest crusader fortress
Mt Benthal: The sight of one of the fiercest battles in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, know as the Valley of Tears
Discover the North of Israel on Quad Bikes/ATVs
North of Israel: Overnight stay



Day 4 – Wednesday 16 January
Mt. Beatitudes: Overlooks the sea of Galilee
Capernaum: Where Synagogue of Capernaum has today been discovered and partially restored by archaeologists
Sea of Galilee: Boat Ride and lunch
Yardenit: The Jordan River baptismal sight
Sea of Galilee: Overnight stay



Day 5 – Thursday 17 January
Beit Shean: Excellent archeological site of the city mentioned in 1 Samuel 31:1-10
Qumeran: The site of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Essene community
Ein Gedi: David hid from Saul here as recorded in 1 Samuel 23:29.
Dead Sea: Overnight stay


Day 6 – Friday 18 January
Relax at a Dead Sea Spa and have lunch
Masada: Cable Car to the top of Masada, the palace-fortress of Herod the Great, used by the Zealots in the Great Jewish Revolt against Rome.
Kfar Hnokdim: Visit and stay the night at this Bedouin village



Day 7 – Saturday 19 January
Mt. of Olives: Where Jesus is coming back to
Dominus Flavit: An amazing view of Jerusalem where the Lord wept over the city – Luke 19:41-44
Garden of Gethsemane: Where Jesus wept in the Garden
Garden Tomb: A site believed to be the burial place of Jesus
House of Caiaphas: Where part of Jesus’ trial occurred – Matthew 26:57
Upper Room Mt. Zion: The scene of the last supper
Overnight in Jerusalem

Day 8 – Sunday 20 January
City of David: The original site of Jerusalem from the time of King David.
Hezekiah’s Tunnel: A 533 meter long tunnel, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 32:30
Temple Mount: The site of the two temples
Western Wall: The holiest site in Judaism
Kotel Tunnels: The archeological site surrounding the ancient temples Overnight in Jerusalem



Day 9 – Monday 21 January
Yad Vashem: Holocaust Memorial Museum
BFP Outreach Center
Beit Guvrim: A series of caves that were used by the inhabitants of the region for various uses
Overnight in Jerusalem


Day 10 – Tuesday 22 January
BFP Headquarters
Lectures and Orientation
Leave for project, overnight in Community
(NOTE: This might involve rather basic accommodation, including the possibility of sleeping on the floor of a community center on blow-up mattresses and sleeping bags.)

Day 11 – Wednesday 23 January
Project in Community. Be prepared to have a great attitude as we bless the people of Israel.

Day 12 – Thursday 24 January
Project in Community

Day 13 – Friday 25 January
Project in Community
Return to Jerusalem
Overnight in Jerusalem

Day 14 – Saturday 26 January
A free day to explore the Old City of Jerusalem
Leave for airport

Price Includes:
• Arrival and departure Transfers from and to Ben Gurion International airport
• 7 Full days sightseeing as per program with Luxury air-conditioned coach
• 8 Days of Sightseeing with Government licensed tour guide
• Entrance fees: as per itinerary
• 2 Lunches en route
• 10 Nights hotel accommodation (including full Israeli buffet breakfast and set menu dinners at hotels daily)
• 3 Nights accommodation during the community project. NOTE: this might be rather basic
• Tips to driver and guide


NOT INCLUDED:
• Airfare to and from Israel
• Expenses of a personal nature
• Lunches not mentioned above
• Airport taxes, border taxes, visa fees
• Personal Travel Insurance (Compulsory)


Please contact your National Office for more details, including PRICES:

USA
- Mark Anthony
- Tel. No.: 254.214.7007
- manthony@bfpusa.org

Canada
- Peter Fast
- peterjfast@yahoo.com

UK
- Laura Thomas
- laurabfpuk@btconnect.com

Australia
- Fernanda Skinner
- adminaust@bridgesforpeace.com.au

New Zealand
- Brian Ashford
- bfpnz@paradise.net.nz

South Africa
- Cecilia Eden
- cecilia@bridgesforpeace.co.za

Japan
- Ms. Motoko Seo
- seo@bfpj.net

For any Queries, please contact us at intl.youngadult@bridgesforpeace.com

Zealous8:2 Young Adult Tour to Israel

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