For the Lord has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his dwelling place
Psalm 132:13
Join Pastors Dave Hall & Tye Riter on this special tour of Israel with an option to extend to Jordan. See the Bible come to life in an amazing changing way as you study the Word on location.
Whether you would like to buy your own air or through the assistance of our air team, please adhere to the following flight parameters in order to participate fully on the tour:
November 10- Arrive Tel Aviv (TLV) any time
Three options to meet up with the tour:
-Tel Aviv Airport @ 7:30AM
-Jaffa - St Peter Church @11:30AM
-Hotel - check-in time @3:00PM / dinner @6:30PM
There is a complimentary airport transfer at approximately 7:45AM for flights arriving 6:45AM or earlier. These early arrivals will tour Jaffa before going to the hotel.
Passengers arriving later will need to make their own way to Jaffa or the first hotel in Tel Aviv.
November 19- Depart Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) 12:00AM or later
The Israel tour concludes with the farewell dinner on November 18. We will transport the group to the Tel Aviv airport in time for flights 12:00AM or later on November 19. Your hotel is included the evening of November 18-19, which will either provide you with a late check-out or you can spend the evening. You will be responsible for your own transportation to the airport if you do not take the complimentary shuttle.
November 22 - Depart from Amman any time
There is a complimentary airport transfer at approximately 11:30PM on November 21 for overnight return flights departing 2:30AM or later, as most flights from Amman are at 2:30 or 3:30AM. Your hotel is included for the evening of November 21-22, which will either provide you with a late check-out or you can spend the evening. You will be responsible for your own transportation to the airport if you do not take the complimentary shuttle.
We do not advise booking nonrefundable air on your own until the tour has met the minimum number of participants to be considered guaranteed status.
Please forward your flights to info@mayfairtravel.com if you purchase your own flights.
The following flights are suggested for this tour:
Outbound:
EL AL #18 09NOV MIAMI-TEL AVIV 12:00PM 6:40AM arrive 10NOV
Return from Israel November 19 (not participating in the Jordan extension):
EL AL # 17 19NOV TEL AVIV-MIAMI 1:00AM 7:50AM
Return from Jordan November 22 (for participants of the Jordan extension):
Qatar Airlines:
QR 405 22NOV AMMAN-DOHA 230A 500A
QR 777 22NOV DOHA-MIAMI 800A 425P
OR Lufthansa
LH 693 22NOV AMMAN-FRANKFURT 3:30 AM 6:20 AM
UA 8849 22NOV FRANKFURT-MIAM 10:15 AM 2:40 PM
Please note: We do not advise booking nonrefundable air on your own until the tour has met the minimum number of participants to be considered guaranteed status.
If you would like assistance purchasing flights for this trip, you can obtain personalized quotes here:
https://form.jotform.com/243575958268273
You must adhere to the flight parameters on this page in order to be included in all touring and complimentary airport transportation.
We do not advise booking nonrefundable air until the tour has met the minimum number of participants to be considered guaranteed status.
All international travelers from visa-exempt countries, including the United States, need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) prior to traveling to Israel.
The ETA costs approximately $7 USD. We kindly ask that you complete the online application by two months prior to your departure date, using the following link:
https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
The application process is quick and simple—only taking 5-10 minutes to complete—and requires your passport information. The ETA is valid for two years as long as your passport also has two years of validity left on it.
Required Travel Information:
Purpose of visit: Tourism
Planned arrival date
Length of stay: Up to 14 days (select from the drop-down menu)
Once you've completed your application, please update your WeTravel profile with your approved ETA number.
Jordan Visa
Included with the Jordan extension as long as you provide your passport details by the final payment date.
Travel insurance is optional but highly recommended. An opportunity to obtain insurance quotes and/or purchase a policy is offered to you at the completion of the registration process. To obtain a quote and view policy options ahead of time, visit Travel Guard here:
The initial $350 deposit is nonrefundable regardless of world events. All payments are nonrefundable in the event a tour participant cancels their own participation in the tour except as covered by the optional purchase of travel insurance with a cancellation benefit. Insurance is available as part of the registration process on this site.
This trip is offered at a cash/check discount. You can pay through this portal with your bank account details (routing and account number) or send checks/money orders to the office address. Credit/debit cards are accepted as a form of payment on this portal
In the event that the tour has to be rescheduled due to a Force Majeure occurence such as war or pandemic, the tour will be rescheduled to a later date. Mayfair Travel will work with all suppliers to negotiate all funds transferred to the new dates. If this occurs, all options for travel credit and/or refunds will be presented to all travelers based on the policies in effect at the time.
Please note that your group trip cost is being offered at a cash/check discount. Credit card payments will be billed at non-discounted (3% additional) rate. Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
Escorted motor coach tour with expert driver & guide
9 nights in 4* & 5* hotels (1 Tel Aviv, 2 Galilee, 2 Dead Sea, 4 Jerusalem)
Breakfast & Dinner daily
1 bottle of water per day
All admissions and site-seeing fees as per tour itinerary
Tips to driver, guide, hotel staff
by your pastors
E-docs on Trip Plans app
Nonrefundable admin fee included
Optional extension includes: 3 nights hotel, guided tour with all transportation & admissions, 2 meals/day, border crossing fees, & more
approximately $7-$10
Optional, offered in the last step of the online registration process
Depart the US on overnight flights to Tel Aviv no later than November 9 in order to join the tour in Tel Aviv on November 10.
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Welcome to Israel! Visit Jaffa (biblical Joppa) on the Mediterranean Coast as we make our way to our first night's hotel.
Hotel: 1 night Dan Panorama, Tel Aviv
In Galilee we will visit many Old & New Testament sites alike. Highlights include: Mount Carmel, Tel Megiddo, Nazareth, Capernaum, Sea of Galilee Cruise, Mount Arbel, the Golan Heights, Magdala, Caesarea Philippi, Tel Dan, an opportunity to be baptized in the Jordan River & more.
Hotel 2 nights Sofia Hotel , Galilee
Enjoy some R&R at the Dead Sea, but also see some fascinating sites en route to this desert oasis, such as Beit She'an, Masada, and Ein Gedi.
Hotel: 2 night Vert Dead Sea, Ein Bokek
We'll spend four days and nights in this magnificent holy city. Highlights include: Mount of Olives, Palm Sunday Road, Garden of Gethsemane, City of David, Temple Area, Western Wall & Rabbi’s Tunnels, Old City Jerusalem, Israel Museum, Holocaust Museum, Pool of Bethesda, Way of the Cross, Garden Tomb & more
Hotel 4 nights Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem
Fly home with new friends and memories that last a lifetime or continue your adventure to Jordan with us.
Today we cross the border into Jordan and make our way to Petra. En route, we'll visit Mt Nebo, Madaba, and if time permits, Machaerus Fortress, where John the Baptist was imprisoned and martyred.
Hotel: Petra Moon or similar, 2 nights
Discover why Petra, the ancient Nabatean capital carved out of the red rocks of the Jordanian desert, is one of the wonders of the world on this full day tour of the iconic city.
Ride four-wheel-drive vehicles through the incredible other-worldly scenery of the Wadi Rum Desert featuring dramatic sandstone mountains and natural red rock arches. Spend your final night in a beautiful resort on the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Dead Sea or similar, 1 night
Depart from Amman with new friends and memories that last a lifetime!
Office Phone 856.735.0411 / Hours M-F 10A-5P EST & by appointment.
Address: 816 Cinnaminson Avenue, Palmyra NJ 08065
Stephen's Gate Tours offers fully customized faith-based tours to the lands of the Bible and beyond for churches, schools, organizations and private groups. We are under Mayfair Travel, a full service travel agency specializing in group travel and individual vacations all over the world. We have a team of experts in many different destinations.
