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March 1- 13, 2009
Hosted by Pastor Rance & Brandy Cook
Rance and Brandy at the Western Wall in Jerusalem
Come join us for the most exciting journey of a lifetime! We have visited Israel several times and can honestly say that nothing we have ever experienced can compare to the excitement of a visit to the city of the Great King. Can you see yourself walking through the very same streets where, some day, you will be coming back to earth with the King of kings and watching as His foot touches down on the Mount of Olives at His second coming? This event will be so magnificent, that His very Presence will cause a mighty earthquake that will split the Mount of Olives and create a valley through which Yeshua HaMashiach / Jesus Christ will travel. Did you know that scripture proclaims that Jerusalem will be our eternal home someday? That the King of kings and the Lord of lords will rule and reign from the Temple Mount? Would you like to see it now? Give yourself or someone you love an eternal gift—come join us as we travel to Jerusalem!
Your tour hosts,
Rance & Brandy Cook
Our Touring Program
Sunday, Mar 1: Depart USA. Depart on our overnight flight to Zurich, Switzerland en route to Israel. Aloft, we will have dinner, time to sleep, breakfast, and the opportunity to praise the Lord for His beautiful creation from the vantage point of 35,000 feet!
Monday, Mar 2: Arrive Zurich. Afternoon arrival in Zurich and transfer to our hotel. Time to stroll downtown or explore some of the sites of this beautiful city on your own. (B)
Tuesday, March 3: Arrive Tel Aviv. After arrival and assistance through customs, transfer to your hotel for a much needed rest! Enjoy the Mediterranean Sea with dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv. Sheraton Moriah (B,D)
Aqueduct at Caesarea, Israel
Wednesday, March 4: Tel Aviv, Caesarea, & Muhraka. After your first Israeli breakfast, visit Independence Hall and witness THE historical vote. We proceed north to Caesarea, Roman capital of Judea. Herod's determination first appears as we see a beautifully restored theater, harbor, water system and ruins of the ancient city. There will be an extended visit at this site to allow ample time for exploration of the area. Then, up to Muhraka on Mt Carmel where Elijah defeated the priests of Ba'al. Proceed along the Mediterranean coast to Haifa for dinner and overnight. Dan Panorama Haifa (B,D)
Astonishingly beautiful...spiritually rich. Having traveled the world, this by far is the best trip I have ever taken. There is nothing to compare to the magnificence of Israel, I came back a changed person.
Tish Emrich
Ancient Synagogue at Capernaum © Doron Horowitz
Thursday, March 5: Meggido, Cana, Nazareth, Tiberias. Today we visit Mt. Carmel Assembly, then on to Meggido, (Biblical Armageddon) with its past and prophetic history. Continue to Cana, site of Jesus' first miracle, then Nazareth, His boyhood home. We'll visit Nazareth Village, an opportunity to take a tour and experience life as it must have been during the time of Jesus.
Baptism at Yardenit © www.yardenit.com
On to Tiberias for a lunch of St. Peter's fish at a lakeside restaurant. In the afternoon we set sail on the Sea of Galilee and enjoy time for worship and reflection on the lake. Arrive at Capernaum and visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue. We'll see the first century "Jesus Boat", found by members of Kibbutz Nof Ginossar. End the day at Yardenit, a special site on the Jordan River, for a Baptism Service. Dinner and overnight at our kibbutz located on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Nof Ginosar Kibbutz or similar (B,L,D)
Galilee Boat
Friday, March 6: Tabgha, Mt. Beatitudues, Mt. Arbel. After breakfast, drive to Tabgha, site of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes and the Mt. of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount. Some free time for lunch in Tiberias - perhaps a walk downtown where you will find a variety of restaurants, cafes, and ice cream parlors. Visit the popular falafel complex and try one of the hot, fresh, tasty morsels..
Mt. of Beatitudes © my-holyland.com
Drive to Mt. Arbel, near ancient Magdala, home of Mary Magdalene, and visit the ancient synagogue. Below Mount Arbel lies the Valley of the Doves, a route possibly used by Jesus as he traveled back and forth to Cana and Nazareth. End the day with a visit to the Galilee Experience where 4,000 years of Galilee history will come alive before your eyes. Dinner and overnight at your kibbutz. (B,D)
Ruins at Beit She'an, Israel
Saturday, March 7: Beit Shean, Dead Sea. This morning we'll drive south via the Jordan Valley to Beit She'an, which is considered the best preserved Roman-Byzantine city in Israel. Visit the colonnaded streets, bath houses, and magnificent mosaics. We arrive at our Dead Sea hotel in the early afternoon. Some time to enjoy the various spa facilities available and an opportunity to float in the mineral rich waters of the Dead Sea. Dead Sea at the Daniel Hotel (B,D)
This trip to Israel was the best thing that ever happened to me apart from my relationship with the Lord and being a mother.
Debbie McGowan
Qumran, site of Dead Sea Scrolls
Sunday, March 8: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran. After breakfast, ascend by cable car to the fortress of Masada, where Jewish defenders made their last stand against Rome (AD 73) then continue along the shore of the Dead Sea to Ein Gedi, David's waterfall and a wonderful nature center. There will be time for praise and worship at the Upper Falls. On to Qumran to see the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, then drive north, up to Jerusalem, the highlight of our tour. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Jerusalem. Dan Panorama Jerusalem (B,D)
Garden of Gethsemane
Monday, March 9: Old City of Jerusalem. A full day to explore our Christian heritage. Drive to the Mount of Olives for a breathtaking view of the Old and New City of Jerusalem. Continue to Mount Scopus, and then Mount Zion, the site of the Upper Room, and the Kidron Valley. Walk the Palm Sunday path to Dominus Flevit Chapel and visit the Garden of Gethsemane.
Tower of David, Old City, Jerusalem
In the afternoon, we will enter the Old City within the walls and walk the Via Dolorosa, the agonizing route Jesus walked with the cross on the way to Golgotha. If possible, ascend the Temple Mount, then continue to the City of David excavations. The city, founded by King David over 3,000 years ago, established Jerusalem as the unified capital of the tribes of Israel. King Solomon, David's son, built the First Temple on top of Mount Moriah, the site of the binding of Isaac, and with it, this hilltop became one of the most important sites in the world. (B,D)
Our trip to Israel was the trip of a lifetime and we received much more in Spiritual blessings than any cost of the trip. Our group was wonderful and we have even more friends than when we started.
Don and Anneliese Miller
Zion Square, Jerusalem © IMOT
Tuesday, March 10: New City of Jerusalem. This morning, we drive to Yad Vashem, the Memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. Later, visit the Israel Museum, including the model of 1st Century Jerusalem and the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are exhibited. (B,D)
Western Wall Plaza © Willem Proos
Wednesday, March 11: Old City of Jerusalem. Today we'll visit the Jewish Quarter and the Temple Institute. We'll explore the Southern Wall archaeological park and tour the Rabbinic Tunnels under the Wall, also the Western (Wailing) Wall itself. Continue to the Burnt House of Kathros where we'll enjoy a tour and a fascinating film. This afternoon, a special private Communion service is scheduled at the Garden Tomb. Of course, there will be time today to shop in the Old City"shuk", and explore the many amazing facets of the world's most desired and coveted city. (B,D)
Thursday, March 12: Jerusalem at leisure. Enjoy a day to relax and explore this fascinating city on your own.Take a walk along the Old City ramparts, singing Psalms of praise as Jeremiah did. Explore Hezekiah's Tunnel, visit the Pool of Siloam, Pool of Bethseda or shop on Ben Yehuda Street for those last minute gifts. This will be your last evening in the Holy City. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Jerusalem. (B,D)
Friday, March 13: Depart Israel. Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport and board your return flight to the USA. (B)
Optional Eilat Extension
Parasailing On the Red Sea © IMOT - Albatros
Israel's wonderful Red Sea resort of Eilat is only a one hour flight from Tel Aviv. But you may as well be a whole world away. Here, at the southern tip of Israel, you'll enjoy the warm, calm waters of Israel's most popular vacation destination. One of the world's best coral reefs is located here, and you can scuba dive, snorkel, dive with dolphins and even take an evening camel safari into the desert. The lost city of Petra in Jordan is a short drive from Eilat, and during your stay you'll take part in a full day tour to this fascinating red rose city.
Red Sea beach, Eilat, Israel
Day 13, Friday, March 13: Eilat. Transfer from your hotel in Jerusalem to the airport for your flight to Eilat. Upon arrival you will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure to explore Eilat on your own. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. Dan Panorama Eilat (B,D)
Day 14, Saturday, March 14: Eilat-Petra-Eilat. Early this morning we'll cross into Jordan at the Arava border and drive to the Nabatean capital of Petra, a secret and mystical city carved more than 2,000 years ago in pink sandstone. After a tour of the ancient city, including a portion on horseback, we return to Eilat for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Eilat, Red Sea © IMOT
Day 15, Sunday, March 15: Eilat/Israel/USA. Enjoy the morning at leisure to explore Eilat, swim in the Red Sea, visit the Underwater Observatory and see the extensive and magnificent corals and sea life, or simply relax and enjoy the pool at your hotel. This afternoon, transfer to the Eilat airport for departure flight to Tel Aviv. Later in the day, board your return flight to the USA.
Study Tour to Israel Prices from Los Angeles (LAX)
| Twin: |
$3752 |
| Single Supplement: |
add $725 |
| Eilat Extension: |
$655 |
| Eilat Single Supplement : |
add $170 |
| Jordan Border Fees: |
$35 |
| Travel Insurance: |
$129* (optional) |
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Reservations
Please download the reservation application and fax or mail it to us, together with your $300 per person deposit. Fax to: 215-572-9803. Mail to P.O. Box 505, Jenkintown, PA 19046.
Reservation application PDF (requires free Acrobat Reader)
For more information, please contact:
Pastor Rance & Brandy Cook
International Disciple Training, Inc.
826 Orange Ave. #542
Coronado, CA 92118
About your tour hosts,
Pastor Rance & Brandy Cook
The Cook Family
Traveling with Rance and Brandy Cook to Israel is always a rewarding experience that changes the way you look at the Scriptures and the Holy Land forever. They both have a passion for God, Israel and His people that is unmatched, and their excitement tends to spill over onto everyone taking their tours, making for an excellent, powerful trip of a lifetime. They also are able to find a balance between lightheartedness of the moment and serious discussions on topics that touch the heart of God.
Rance is a longtime prophecy teacher who makes current events come alive in exciting detail. The clarity of his message is invaluable because of his love for the Bible and his passion to share it with others. Brandy’s sweet spirit is felt every step of the way as she teaches heart-felt, Spirit led revelations from the Word, and leads us in anointed singing.
Rance and Brandy make friends wherever they go which starts with each person on their tours. Friends are easily made with each other because of their example of Prov. 18:24: "A man who has friends must himself be friendly." Because of their ability to make friends easily in Israel, we will have the advantage of meeting with informed speakers that not only will advise us on the Middle East, but also allow time for questions that can only be answered by someone who lives in the Land.
Although Rance & Brandy's tours go to the places most people desire to see in Israel, they also scout out places that are uncommon to visit. These tend to be experiences that are never forgotten. Come with Rance & Brandy to the land of Israel, the Holy Land, Eretz Israel. It doesn't get any better than this!
If you know Rance & Brandy, then you already know that this will be as satisfying and insightful a journey to the Holy Land as you could ever hope to experience. Go with an open heart and get ready to be blown away.
Bill Decker
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Sunday, Mar 1: Depart USA. Depart on our overnight flight to Zurich, Switzerland en route to Israel. Aloft, we will have dinner, time to sleep, breakfast, and the opportunity to praise the Lord for His beautiful creation from the vantage point of 35,000 feet!
