HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 2022

The group will be met immediately after passport control by our representative who will assist you to the luggage carousel, customers and into the Arrival’s hall to meet your guide and driver who will transfer you to your hotel. Time permitting, we may take a tour of Jaffa.

Dinner and overnight in Netanya, by the Mediterranean Sea: Vert Lagoon

Day 3 - Thursday - May 26th, 2022 - (B/D)

En route to Galilee we will be visiting the following Biblical sites: Caesarea (Acts 10), Megiddo (Armageddon; 1 Kings 9:15; Rev. 16:16), and Mt. Carmel (1 Kings 18).

Next, we’ll visit the early Roman city Tzipori, a city built during the time of Jesus by Herod Antipas.

We complete our tour overlooking the Jezreel Valley at the traditional site for Jesus being chased out of Nazareth: Mt. Precipice.

Dinner and overnight at the Sea of Galilee: Ramot Nofesh Resort

Day 4 - Friday - May 27th, 2022 - (B/D)

We start our day atop the Mount of Beatitudes and read from Matthew 5, the Sermon on the Mount. Next, we visit Tabgha, remembering the story of the feeding of the 5,000 and John 21 with Jesus calling out to Peter to cast the fishing net on the right side. We continue on to Capernaum, the center of ministry for Jesus in Galilee.

Next, we’ll travel to an overview of the Valley of Bethsaida, which is the hometown of Peter, Andrew, and Philip. Following lunch, we will visit the 1st Century remains of Magdala including the greatest highlight of all: a 2000-year-old synagogue. We will end our day at the Jordan River at the Yardenit site where you can participate in a baptism.

Dinner and overnight at the Sea of Galilee: Ramot Nofesh Resort

Day 5 - Saturday - May 28th, 2022 - (B/D)

After breakfast, we make our way north through the Hula Valley stopping first at Tel Hazor, a city taken by Joshua (Joshua 11:10-14). We then head to Tel Dan where we will tour extensively and include a visit at the Canaanite – Bronze era mud brick gate that has been nicknamed the "Gate of Abraham". At the foot of Mt Hermon we will visit the springs of Banias, also known as Caesarea Philippi. This is where Peter made his famous declaration about Jesus (Matt. 16).

After lunch, we return to the Sea of Galilee to visit the “Jesus boat" from the first century, a vessel found here along the shores of Galilee in 1986.

We’ll conclude our day sailing on our very own wooden boat ride experience on the sea of Galilee.

Dinner and overnight at the Sea of Galilee: Ramot Nofesh Resort

Day 6 - Sunday - May 29th, 2022 - (B/D)

After breakfast, we leave the Galilee and make our way along the Jordan Valley to first visit the Biblical site of Beit Shean, a well-preserved Decapolis Roman city. Here the bodies of King Saul and his sons were hung from the city walls after they were defeated by the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10-12).

We continue down the Jordan Valley until we meet the Wilderness of Judah, first stopping at Qaser-El Yehud Baptismal site where tradition believes Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. After this, we’ll have lunch and visit the ancient city of Jericho.

Next, we’ll visit Ein Gedi, where David hid from King Saul. We enjoy a walk back to the waterfalls, hopefully seeing a few Ibex along the way. Lastly, we’ll check in to our Spa Hotel on the shores of the Dead Sea where we will have the remainder of the day to go for a swim/float (included) or enjoy the spa facilities with indoor dead sea pool and jacuzzi (included) or a massage at the hotel (not included).

Dinner and overnight at the Dead Sea: Daniel Dead Sea (Deluxe Rooms) Ein Bokek

Day 7 - Monday - May 30th, 2022 - (B/D)

A short drive allows us to arrive early at Masada and ascend upon the wilderness mountain, by way of cable car, to the fortress built by King Herod. We survey the ruins of the fortifications, waterworks, the synagogue and palaces. We have an optional walk back down the snake path.

Around lunchtime, we’ll visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.

After this, we’ll start our own "Aliya" (rise) from the depths of the Judean Wilderness to the mountains of Jerusalem. Upon entering Jerusalem, we make a stop at the Mount of Olives and begin the Palm Sunday journey.

Ultimately, we’ll reach the Garden of Gethsemane, where we’ll enjoy a private garden amongst the olive trees for prayer and reflection.

Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem: Dan Jerusalem (Deluxe Rooms)

Day 8 - Tuesday - May 31st, 2022 - (B/D)

This morning, we will pick up from the events of Holy Week that we left off in the Garden of Gethsemane when we arrive at the traditional place for the house and courtyard of Caiaphas the high priest, also known as St. Peter en Gallicantu. On Mt. Zion outside the Zion Gate we will visit the traditional Upper Room of the Last Supper. We’ll continue our day in Bethlehem, where we’ll visit the Church of the Nativity and Shepherds Fields. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit a local bazaar before heading back to our hotel in Jerusalem.

This evening, we have a night Sound & Light Show at the Tower of David that summarizes 5,000 years in a 45 min. Light Show spectacular!

Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem: Dan Jerusalem (Deluxe Rooms)

Day 9 - Wednesday - June 1st, 2022 - (B/D)

Rising for an early morning visit on the Temple Mount, we’ll start our day off early in an attempt to beat the crowds but be aware that queuing in line may take some time with no sitting area and only limited shade. This will allow us to tour the platform but not enter the restricted areas for Muslims only such as inside the Dome of the Rock and the Al Aqsa Mosque.

Next, we’ll make our way to Lion’s Gate, which leads us to the St. Anne Church and the area of the Pools of Bethesda, that we find in Jesus healing the paralyzed man in John Chapter 5. Returning to the paths of tradition and pilgrimage we will pick up the Via Dolorosa and follow most of the 14 stations as we climb to Calvary. We will then break for lunch at the Christian Quarter and have some free shopping time before we gather and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher – one of the traditional sites for Jesus’ crucifixion and burial.

This will lead us into the Jewish quarter to explore some of the excavations here. Much of the ancient 1st century city is beneath the modern streets of the modern Jewish quarter, which has been rebuilt since the 1967 Six Day War.

Next, we’ll visit the Southern Wall Excavations, also known as the Davidson Visitor Center. Here, we’ll walk some of the original first century streets, steps and even money changers tables that once served the bustling 1st century Jewish temple.

We’ll then walk in the footsteps of David and the ancient Jerusalem, which is hidden in the City of David. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to wade in the flowing waters of the Siloam tunnel (Hezekiah’s Tunnel), where ultimately you’ll arrive at the 2000-year-old Pool of Siloam!

Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem: Dan Jerusalem (Deluxe Rooms)

Day 10 - Thursday - June 2nd, 2022 - (B/D)

Today we drive out of the Judean Hills to visit the Shephelah (lower hill country) and participate in an actual archaeological excavation, digging back in time to at least 2200 years ago during the Hasmonean period at the ancient city known as Beit Guvrin (biblical ‘Maresha), where the prophet Micah was from On our way back to Jerusalem, we’ll stop to gather stones in the Elah Valley, where David conquered Goliath.

Next, we continue southwards to Beer Sheva in the Negev Desert, named by Abraham 4000 years ago. Here, we’ll visit Tel Sheva where archaeologists have uncovered two-thirds of a city dating from the early Israelite period (10th century BCE.) This city is located on the edge of the wilderness near the confluence of the Beer Sheva and Hebron Streams.The meticulously planned water system of this city demonstrates impressive engineering expertise. As such - we have conquered the Ancient land of Israel from Dan to Beer Sheva!!

Our day will end in the heart of modern Israel with an evening in Tel Aviv. A hands-on Israeli cuisine workshop and plenty of wine is our celebration dinner (included) to complete a very hands-on practical day!!

Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem: Dan Jerusalem (Deluxe Rooms)

Day 11 - Friday - June 3rd, 2022 - (B/D)

Our morning begins in the hills of West Jerusalem following a scar on the Judean landscape that will never heal like the loss of European Jewry and the 1000 yrs of Jewish life that will fall as victims to the Nazi Holocaust. The Yad vaShem Memorial is for all those who were murdered, but also an exhibition for all of us to reflect and experience in order to ensure that modern societies will never again fall to the depths of darkness as the era of attempted total eradication of human life by western societies. Israel as a nation will never meet a foreign dignitary before he/she has at least laid a reef at the hall of remembrance and we will visit the museum as well as the memorials in an attempt to deal with this enormous subject with a visit of 2 hours here.

Next, we will visit the Israel Museum and we visit the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed, the model of the 2nd temple Era and the archaeological wing of the national museum.

The pinnacle of a pilgrimage tour is a visit to the Garden Tomb, where we will have worship and communion.

We’ll end our tour on the Road to Emmaus, in the town of Abu Ghosh where we’ll have a farewell dinner together before heading to the airport.

After dinner, we’ll transfer you to the airport for your flight homee.

23:25 - Group departure for Orlando on United Airlines UA 91 for Newark

Day 12 - Saturday - June 4th, 2022 - (B/)

03:55 - Arrive at Newark International Airport (EWR)
07:00 - Group departure for Orlando on United Airlines UA 800
09:45 - Arrive at Orlando, Florida (MCO)

Group flight information now posted below for the 2022 tour!

Departure Information

Tuesday, May 24 (D)

11:34 - Depart Orlando (MCO) on United Airlines UA 446.
14:18 - Arrive at Newark
16:25 - Group departure on United Airlines UA 84.

Wednesday, May 25

09:55 - Group arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport.

Return to USA

Friday, June 3

23:25 - Group departure for Orlando on United Airlines UA 91 for Newark

Saturday, June 4

03:55 - Arrive at Newark International Airport (EWR)
07:00 - Group departure for Orlando on United Airlines UA 800
09:45 - Arrive at Orlando, Florida (MCO)

Please see our helpful FAQ section.

Also, stay tuned for Group Updates sent via email that help you prepare for the tour.

Inclusions

International Round-trip airfare from Orlando, Florida (MCO) on United Airlines, when selected upon checkout. Up to $1400.00 value.
Meeting & assistance on arrival at Ben-Gurion Airport by Samson Tours elected representative.
10 days on land in Israel and Jordan as per your program below.
9 overnights at mentioned hotels or similar.
9 full touring days
English speaking tour guide, Erez Berkovitz, throughout the entire tour.
New, air-conditioned bus
Meal arrangements: Full buffet breakfast & dinner daily, 1 Culinary Workshop Dinner in Tel Aviv and 1 farewell dinner on the Road to Emmaus, Abu Ghosh.
All Entrance fees per the itinerary, unless otherwise specified
Free WiFi on the bus and most hotels
Welcome kit (hat, map & more)
Porterage/gratuities at airports and hotels.
Debit/Credit card fees for initial deposit payment. You can also make additional payments from your online account.

Exclusions

All gratuities for all services, including guide/driver (recommended $150 per person).
Additional overnights and transfers not mentioned in the schedule
Soft drinks and special drinks at meals.
Debit/Credit card fees of 2.5% for final balance payment. To select this option, please see the Add-Ons section of your My Account area approximately 4 months prior to departure. You may send checks to Samson Tours, Inc., PO Box 2713, Belleview FL 34421

Policies

● Final Hotels & Itinerary: We typically post final hotel choices 6 months in advance and you may find links to them in the itinerary itself. Along the way, however, we may need to update the hotel, change a site or replace any service with an equal or better-quality experience or value.

● Group Minimum: A minimum of 25 paying adult passengers are required. If this minimum is not reached by the Early-Bird special date, we may either a.) request that all adult tour members pay a supplement for the increase in costs of no greater than $500.00 per person and operate the group at the same quality; b.) lower the hotel class by at least 1 star to offset the increased costs; or c.) postpone the dates until a minimum number of participants are achieved.

● Deposit & Payments: This tour has a non-refundable (but transferable) $400.00 deposit per person upon signup. The deposit can be paid by debit/credit card, check, money order, over-the-counter deposit. You can make monthly payments of any amount toward your balance from your online account or contact us for setting up a payment plan. Important Note: We provide a significant discount for paying your final balance by check (see add-ons).

● Late Registrations: Any registration beyond the Early-bird deadline will be subject to a strict, minimum $200 per person fee (see add-ons) due to the amount of work involved with updating hotels, airlines and service providers on your behalf.

● Group Airfare: A group airfare must have 10 or more passengers on the same group flight. Group flights are not always more affordable, but they are far more flexible in terms of cancellations and deposit refunds than individual airfares. Typically, only 10% of the tickets may diverge from the main group international flights. Passengers may book their own domestic airfare to/from the main group departure hub or ask us to get a quote for your connection.

● Individual Airfare: If we do not offer a group airfare for your tour, you or we may book your flight individually. We’re happy to do the job for you and provide the best airfare for the best quality versus price for just a $50.00 fee + the actual cost of the flight that you. To book your individual airfare, send us your passport, credit card details, seating preference, and Miles card if you have one. Individual airfares are non-refundable, but typically can be changed up to 1 year for a fee.

● Diversions & Add-Ons: If you arrive either before or after the scheduled group departure and arrival times you may and most likely will be subject to additional costs for airport transfers and/or overnights. We are happy to provide our customer with every possible experience and service that is needed from Door to Door, so please contact us if you wish to extend your package to other countries like Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Rome, Jordan, Petra only or any other experience or activity you might want to have to make your experience 100%.

● Refunds: Your initial deposit is non-refundable; however, it can be fully transferable to another passenger or may be used for future travel dates with us. The following balance refunds apply to non-insured travelers only:

▪ 90+ days before departure – full refund less deposit

▪ 89-60 days before departure – minimum 75% refund

▪ 59-30 days before departure – minimum 50% refund

▪ 29-0 days before departure - minimum 0% refund

● Force Majeure and Postponements: If Samson Tours decides to postpone the tour due to political unrest or for any reason beyond our company’s control that could compromise your security, then your tour will be postponed, and your entire balance will carry over to new tour dates. Depending on the new dates, there may be an increase in costs for tours that are rescheduled later than one year from the time of postponement. If you are unable to join the new tour dates and are not insured, then you will be entitled to a refund, less any other non-refundable deposits that may be imposed on us by suppliers.

● Travel Insurance – Samson Tours does not require travel insurance. It is, however, strongly advised that all travelers equip themselves with a comprehensive travel insurance plan through World Nomads or their favorite insurance provider. You can obtain an individual travel insurance quote, by visiting our Get Travel Insurance page and clicking on any of the ‘Get a Quote’ links that refer you to our partner’s website. Travel Insurance coverage begins ONLY from the time you have purchased travel insurance. It is advisable only to purchase travel insurance when you have made non-refundable payments that exceed the amount of travel insurance purchased.

● Your Health: This program is active and involves a lot of walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs. All locations may not be accessible for the disabled. Having a disability does not disqualify you from joining any tour. However, be advised that you may have to forgo portions of the said itinerary by waiting on the bus or in a safe location until the main group has returned. If you require special accommodation, please report this at the time of your reservation so that we can better serve you.

● Single Supplement: For single travelers, a single supplement fee for the hotels is required. This usually amounts to around 85%-90% of the Double Room cost. If a person has ordered a double room and his or her roommate cancels his or her tour, then the individual holding a double room must find a new roommate or pay the single supplement.

● Exchange Rate: Samson Tours, Inc. reserves the right to charge a supplement to the price if the dollar falls below the 3.5 threshold.

● Government Imposed VAT or taxes: Currently there are no VAT taxes for foreign on tour land packages to Israel. Should such a tax be imposed before the start of the tour, even after ‘final payment’ has been made, Samson Tours will notify all of its participants in writing. In order to participate in the tour, you will be required to pay all such taxes before the start of the tour. If you are an Israeli citizen, you will be asked to pay VAT at the time of your final payment.

● Responsibility - Samson Tours, Inc., its agents, suppliers, guides, leaders and representatives shall be, in no way, liable or responsible for any personal or property loss, damage or injury however caused.

● Update – These policies may be updated from time to time. Upon update, you will be notified by Samson Tours, Inc. or its group leader. Always feel free to check your Group Page and/or contact us to better serve you or to get the latest details about your tour.

Milestones & Deadlines	Due Date
Group Minimum Should be Reached	Dec 30, 2021
Final Payments are due...	Jan 30, 2022
Last Day for Early Bird Registration and non-refundable policies go into effect.	Jan 30, 2022
Late registration fees of $200 begin.	Jan 31, 2022
All Passenger Info is due (Passports, Roommates, etc.). Log into your online account and update the Traveler Information Section.	Jan 31, 2022 Extended to February 28, 2022

Land + Estimated Air (up to $1400 value) from Orlando (MCO) or Austin (AUS)	$4636.00
Final supplement for group airfare (higher cost due to rebooking covers + Taxes, Fees and Surcharges)	$105.00
Land only (adult) in a double/twin room	$3236.00
Discount for 3rd person (ages 13+) in a shared triple room	-$225.00
Discount for Early-Early Bird Registration (prior to April 15, 2021)	-$346.00
Single Supplement (for single passenger in a single room)	+$1195
Additional overnight (4-star) in Tel Aviv, per person in a shared twin on BB	+$150
Separate Private Transfer (per person) from airport to Tel Aviv, either way	+$50
Final Payment by Credit Card (% of total)	2.5%

For a fast travel insurance quote, visit our Insurance page.

Milestones & Deadlines	Due Date
Group Minimum Should be Reached	Dec 30, 2021
Final Payments are due...	Jan 30, 2022
Last Day for Early Bird Registration and non-refundable policies go into effect.	Jan 30, 2022
Late registration fees of $200 begin.	Jan 31, 2022
All Passenger Info is due (Passports, Roommates, etc.). Log into your online account and update the Traveler Information Section.	Jan 31, 2022 Extended to February 28, 2022

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Testimonials

My trip to Israel was truly amazing and a spiritual life changer. I will never be the same. I learned so much about Israel and the stories in the bible. Since my return to home I have been sharing and encouraging family and friends to come and visit Israel and to take the tour with Samson Tours. My tour guide and the CEO of Samson Tours, Eitan, was very knowledgeable and anointed in his teaching and guidance. I look forward to returning to Israel with Samson Tours in the future. Thank you so much Eitan and Samson Tours for a wonderful trip. I am forever grateful.

- Patricia Cook

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 2022

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