Sunrise over Jerusalem

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David Stanfield's

Chronological and Irreligious

Indigenous Tour of Israel 

August 7th to 25th, 2015

Tour Itinerary
Below is the draft itinerary for the tour. Our itinerary includes linking with other groups in Israel, so details are not completely finalised.

We will have our own full-time guide and coach, so as a group we will be able to tinker with the itinerary to maximise the balance of each day and week.

To make the tour as enjoyable as possible we aim to fill only two thirds of each day with focused activity.

Below is the proposed Itinerary (there will be a few extra surprises… but we're keeping them surprises!).

 Salt Water People - in the Dead Sea

Friday, Aug 7 - Sunday, Aug 9
Depart home town to Brisbane then all together we will depart Brisbane, Australia at 12.15pm via Singapore and arrive in Tel Aviv, Israel at 2.35pm on Sunday 9th of August.

Monday, Aug 10 - Wednesday, Aug 12

ABRAHAM TO KING DAVID 

  • The Desert Tabernacle
  • Bedouin Camp
  • Abraham's Well
  • Tel Beersheba 
  • Aussies and New Zealanders ANZAC thing here.
  • Half day of rest
  • Sodom and Gomorrah
  • Dead Sea
  • Jordan River Crossing
  • Jericho

Thursday, Aug 13 - Saturday, Aug 15

KING DAVID to JESUS

  • City of David 
  • Tunnel below the Temple Mount
  • Temple Mount
  • Shiloh
  • Bethel
  • Samaria
  • Israel Museum
  • Model of Jerusalem
  • Half day of rest

Banners in JerusalemBanners in Jerusalem

Sunday, Aug 16 - Thursday, Aug 20

JESUS' LIFE AND MINISTRY

  • Nazareth Village
  • Lake Galilee
  • Mt of Olives
  • Gethsemane
  • Garden Tomb
  • Golgotha

Friday, Aug 21 - Saturday, Aug 22

JESUS TO MODERN ISRAEL

  • Jaffa Rooftop Park
  • Palmach Museum 
  • Walk the walls of the Old City
  • Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum)
  • Old City Jerusalem
  • Jerusalem Markets and Shopping
  • Western Wall
  • Knesset

Old CIty Market Marketplace in the Old City, Jerusalem

Israel's Future

Sunday, Aug 23 - Monday Aug 24

  • Temple Mount
  • Third Temple Institute

Tuesday, Aug 25

Depart Tel Aviv for home.


Australia Contact

David Stanfield
+61 7 4638 3890
david@worshipbanners.org




 

Why an Indigenous Tour? 

Every nation needs to understand their relationship to The Land and the People of Israel.

The Indigenous peoples of Australia have several advantages in connecting to Israel.  They understand their connection to their country, family lines, clan relationships, stories, and heritage better than many nations.  

They connect in a different way to the nation of Israel.  The more Indigenous people understand God's original plan for their nation the better able they are to walk in the identity and authority God created for them.

Why a Chronological Tour?

The nation of Israel is a tiny, diverse piece of land which embeds rich layers of history of over 6000 years. If you travelled across her for a decade you would still not see everything, much less understand it all.

Most of us don’t get the chance to go and live in "The Land" for a decade, so we need to absorb what we can in bite-sized pieces.

Moving through Israel in chronological order allows the whole story of the Bible and Israel's history to make sense. You will follow the sequence journey of God's own people. Modern-day Israel can be better understood once you have experienced her history.

 Why an Irreligious Tour?

Israel is one of the most "religious" regions on earth.  It is home to three world religions all competing for dominance and a voice. With this tour we will go below the external religious chatter and touch the very core of "The Land.We will connect with the deep truth revealed in this region. This takes time.

This tour allows time to really feel the land. We have kept the cost low so that you can experience 16 days at the same price many other tours charge for ten.

I believe every visit to the Holy Land should:

  • Inform your faith in God – get to know Him in a bigger way
  • Help Scripture come alive - both the Old and the New Testaments
  • Fill you with a deeper honour and love for God
  • Help you hear and understand Him better 
  • Stir your senses and change you
  • Inspire you to walk confidently in your destiny

What you experience in "The Land" should stay deeply embedded in you when return home to your own homeland.

have been on many tours in Israel which didn’t achieve any of these things. I have travelled through "The Land" nine times and been on more than a dozen tours. I have learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t.

A Unique Tour

This tour is the combined result of all of these experiences, plus real input from the savvy locals!  

If this is your ONLY trip to Israel – let us give you a logical, full experience that changes you forever.

If this is your FIRST trip to Israel - let us help you build a solid and personal foundation for future trips.

If you have been to Israel before – let us pull it all together for you and take you to another level of understanding.

We will:

  • Have authoritative but gentle tour guides who “get” what we are there for, stay with us for the whole tour and are focused on what WE want to know.
  • Get a balanced, Godly perspective that sorts tradition from truth and history from histrionics.
  • Have time to digest (not only your food but also) your experiences and feelings!
  • Have time to share your "Aha!" moments with others.
  • Spend quality time with Jewish believers – and minister to them as they minister to you.
  • Stay in clean and comfortable accommodation - which add to your experience.
  • Travel in a comfortable, spacious coach.
  • Taste the delicious food of the land.
  • Do a few “touristy” things – but not too many!
  • Have some shopping and bartering time.
  • Wherever possible be based at the same hotel and travel out from there each day.
  • Travel with other indigenous people from around Australia   – and form lifelong friendships.

The group will be facilitated like a workshop on wheels, so you can expect to:

  • Have flexibility in the timetable, but discipline to move as a group when we need to.
  • Become part of a group that cares for each other and encourages growth.
  • Be included in group decision-making wherever possible and make sure we all get the most from our time.
  • Experience gentle one-on-one sharing with someone you like.
  • Use banners in new and powerful ways to intercede for The Land and God's people.
  • Have some planned “you” time.
  • Pray when we feel like it.
  • Worship when we feel like it.

Investment and Payment Schedule
Numbers are strictly limited. - The tour has a minimum of 20 people and a maximum of 44. Bookings will be honoured in the order of registration.  So register your interest TODAY!

Working Banners at the Wallwith a local Christian tour company, we have managed to secure excellent value in 4 and 5 star accommodations which include and including breakfast and dinner each day!  Lunches will also be supplied.

Children between the ages of four and 15 are welcome. They pay 75% of the adult fare.

Once you register, our travel agent will work with you to arrange your airfare from your home airport.  We will all be traveling together from Brisbane to Tel Aviv.

ISRAEL TOUR COSTS

Airfare, travel Insurance, airport taxes, and border taxes - $3 200

Land Travel, Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - $3 500* 

Total Package - $6 700*

This is twin share. If you prefer a room to yourself it will be an extra $1 200 AUD* 

*NB Prices are based on quotes in USD - The price is therefore subject to change with changes in the exchange rate.

INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE
Air fares, Accommodation for 17 nights in 3, 4 and 5 star hotels, 14 full days touring in an air conditioned luxury bus, dedicated guide, meet and assist, entry to places on itinerary, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, airport transfers, porterage, tips to guides, driver and hotel or restaurant staff, .

NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE
Excess baggage, meals not specified in itinerary, all items of a personal  nature such as laundry, telephone or internet expenses, beverages (except at meals), tithes, offerings, film, menorahs and shofars, etc.

Payment Schedule

Registration $200 (non-refundable)

Initial Deposit            ASAP            $1500 (Transferable but non-refundable)
Final payment           June 1          Balance

How to pay: 

1. Credit Card

  •  For payment by credit card, please call Hellyn or Nahdia on 07 4632 158807 4632 1588
  • A surcharge of 2% applies for Visa and MasterCard and 3% for American Express.   Diners Club not accepted.

 2. Bank Transfer

Please enter YOUR NAME-ISRAEL in the comment/reference section eg JOHN CITIZEN - ISRAEL

  • Bank of Queensland  account details: (AUD)  
  • BSB No: 124052 
    Account Name: Helloworld Toowoomba Town Hall Group Travel
    Account Number: 22291217
  • Swift Code: QBANAU$B

Physical Address Bank: 450 Ruthven St, Toowoomba 4350

3. Cheque

  • Please make cheques payable to Helloworld Toowoomba Town Hall
  • And post to Helloworld Toowoomba Town HallPO Box 3335, Toowoomba 4350

Remember to include your details so that your payment can be matched to your booking.

Cancellation Policy  

  • Transfer to a new participant 100% transfer
  • Transfer to an existing participant 80% transfer
  • Cancellation more than 50 days prior to departure 50% refund
  • Cancellations less than 50 but more than 20 days prior to departure 20% refund
  • Cancellation less than 20 days from departure no refund.

 Bookings and flights

Hellyn Goodman of "Helloworld Toowoomba Town Hall" will take care of all the bookings and flights from your home airport.  Every person participating in the tour must book flights through Hellyn.

This is to ensure smooth group management, great discounts being accessed wherever possible - and we have someone to help you if things go awry!  

Hellyn Goodman - Manager

  • 501 Ruthven St, Toowoomba Q 4350
  • Phone (07) 4632 1588(07) 4632 1588
  • Email Hellyn.twbtownhall@helloworld.com.au

Register as soon as possible to assist in the arrangements of cost effective flights.  Hellyn will contact you as soon as your "Initial Deposit" payment is received.