by Don Finto | Apr 16, 2012 | The Good Report, Updates
My interest in Israeli politics has greatly increased since our last trip to Israel. We arrived during the recent time when rockets were being fired daily into the area near Gaza. We called one of the young congregational leaders in the south and found that he was coming to Jerusalem later in the day, so we planned to meet for coffee.
The total cost advertised includes airfare from BNA (Nashville) to TLV (Tel Aviv) and back.
You are not required to, but it is highly recommended – available at www.yoshertours.com. Click on travel tips.
Yes, there will be multiple opportunities to purchase souvenirs and gifts throughout the tour. While snacks are available from vendors, the group does not always have time to stop for food between meals. Packing personal snacks is encouraged. Water bottles are available on the tour bus for $1/each daily.
You are not required to, as many gift shops and food vendors will take credit/debit cards and/or USD. However, not all gift shops and vendors will take cards or USD. Currency exchange vendors can be found at the airport and in various locations during your stay.
Yes. Email sherry@yoshertours.com for pricing details.
Yes. Calls can be made internationally by establishing an international calling plan with your phone carrier prior to leaving the U.S. or through Yosher Tours.
Yosher Tours: To arrange unlimited calls to the U.S., Canada, and within Israel for $5/day, contact info@yoshertours.com.
Note: If purchasing an international SIM card, be sure your phone is unlocked for receiving international SIM cards. Contact your carrier to verify.
Caleb Global in partnership with Yosher Tours always ensures the best and safest experience for our tour participants. Caleb Global connects with local contacts each day to ensure safe travels throughout our time. Caleb Global leadership and Yosher Tour certified guides have traveled throughout Israel an exorbitant amount over the years and are considered highly qualified to lead groups of all ages.
Our heart is for everyone to take part in our tours. We have had many people of all ages travel with us and have wonderful experiences.
If you are in good physical shape for active walking, then you should be fine on our tour. For example, in the Old City of Jerusalem, we do not take buses or cars. This means our participants will get to walk and enjoy the beautiful culture and scenery where ancient blends with modern.
Yosher Tours has strict cancellation policies (see below):
Initial deposits are non-refundable.
Students will participate in a variety of activities all-day from Monday through Friday. Some weekends are utilized for outreach, team building activities, and other key ministry events.
Please speak to the school leader about this as each person traveling from other countries will have different requirements to enter into the country. As for Israel*, Israeli visas will be acquired at the airport in Tel Aviv.
*Applies only to students completing the Nashville + Outreach track.
Packing lists will be provided upon acceptance to the training program.
You will be lead by a team leader on how and what to do regarding support raising.
Yes!
Most weekends in Nashville will be free to explore the local area. However, there may be the occasional outreach, ministry event, or team building activity that will take up time on weekends.
Our aim is to provide food that everyone can enjoy. However, in extreme cases of dietary restrictions, students may be asked to bring their own food and/or snacks at their own expense.
Tuition cost covers a roundtrip flight from BNA to TLV. Any additional transportation to and from your residence is not included.
Tuition fees include food, transport (including flights to Israel*), team building exercises, accommodation, car rentals, etc.
*Cost subject to change depending on flight costs at the time of purchase.
It would be recommended that you bring spending money for souvenirs and snack food.
Yes! All alumni of YWAM, Iris, and Gateways schools are eligible to receive $300 off their tuition.
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Day 1- Sunday, April 19: Depart Nashville to Tel Aviv, Israel.
Day 2- Monday, April 20: Arrive in the afternoon/evening and overnight in Netanya, go by Jaffa port if time, meet with friends at the hotel for the welcoming/introduction.
Day 3- Tuesday, April 21: Go to Caesarea, Mount Carmel, and Nazareth
village on the way to overnight in the Galilee.
Day 4- Wednesday, April 22: Boat on the Galilee, Capernaum, Mt.
Beatitudes, Caesarea Philippi, Dan river reserve.
Day 5- Thursday, April 23: Beautiful land Initiative, Mt. Bental, wine
tasting in Golan.
Day 6- Friday, April 24: Baptisms at Qasr al Yahud, Genesis Land lunch,
Upper Room, Shabbat at the hotel.
Day 7- Saturday, April 25: Mt. Olives, Gethsemane, St. Anne’s Church-
Pools of Bethesda, Holy Sepulcher, Garden Tomb, overnight Jerusalem.
Day 8- Sunday, April 26 Temple Mount, Southern steps, Rabbi’s tunnel,
Western Wall, shopping in the Old City.
Day 9- Monday, April 27: Revive Israel prayer time, Valley of Elah,
Holocaust Survivors in Ashdod, Sound and Light movie – David’s Citadel.
Day 10- Tuesday, April 28: the City of David, Hezekiah’s tunnel, En Gedi
Day 11- Wednesday, April 29: the Dead Sea, Masada overnight, Dead Sea/ or
go to the airport late if not going to Petra.
Day 12- Thursday, April 30: Arrive home.
*Itinerary is subject to change
Day 11: Wednesday, April 29: Day Touring with the group.
Return to Dead Sea hotel.
Day 12: Thursday, April 30: Fountain of tears, Abraham’s
well. Transfer to Arava. Overnight in Petra.
Day 13: Friday, May 1: Tour the Rose-Red city of Petra.
Overnight in Petra.
Day 14: Saturday, May 2: Cross into Israel at Arava. Visit the underwater observatory in Eilat. Flight home at 12:20AM.
Day 15: Tuesday, May 3: Arrive home
*Itinerary is subject to change
Our heart is for everyone to take part in our tours. We have had many people of all ages travel with us and have wonderful experiences.
If you are in good physical shape for active walking. then you should be fine on our tour. For example, in the Old City of Jerusalem, we do not take buses or cars but encourage our participants to walk and enjoy the beautiful culture and scenery where ancient blends with modern.
