The Gates of Zion
A call for Canada to Arise

with Cathryn Nash

October 14 to 23 2026
10 Days / 9 Nights

Arrival / Departure Airport

Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)

Itinerary

(Subject to Change)

Wednesday – October 14, 2026

  • Arrival to Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion Airport
  • Group Transfer to the hotel in Tel Aviv
  • Lunch on own at Rothschild area
  • Late afternoon Check-In at the hotel
  • Evening at Leisure
  • Overnight

Thursday – October 15, 2026

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Check-Out and leave TEl Aviv
  • Caesarea Maritima, from where the Gospel spread into the world
  • Lunch en route on own
  • Mount Carmel – Armaggedon
  • Drive to the Galilee
  • Check-In, Dinner and Overnight at the Sea of Galilee

Friday – October 16, 2026

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit Caesarea Philippi
  • Stephen Harper – Canadian Legacy
  • Lunch en route on own
  • Visit Capernaum – Walk the streets where Jesus taught, healed, and called His disciples.
  • Mount of Beatitudes
  • Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee
  • Dinner and Overnight at the Sea of Galilee

Saturday – Ocober 17, 2026

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Check-Out
  • Yardenit – Baptism Site
  • Drive through the Jordan Valley
  • Lunch en route on own
  • Swim & Float in the Dead Sea
  • Ein Gedi National Park
  • Check-In, Dinner & Overnight at Kibbutz Ein Gedi

Sunday – October 18, 2026

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Check-Out
  • Masada National Park or Free Time (will be decided later)
  • Drive past Jericho to Jerusalem
  • Mount of Olives overlook
  • Dinner on own 
  • Check-In at the hotel
  • Dinner & Overnight in Jerusalem

Monday – October 19, 2026

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Old City of Jerusalem
  • Zion Gate and the Via Dolorosa
  • Western Wall
  • Visit to the Western Wall Tunnels
  • Dinner and Overnight at the hotel in Jerusalem

Tuesday – October 20, 2026

  • early Breakfast
  • Drive to Gaza border area – Bear witness to the resilience of those living on the frontlines of faith and courage.
  • Visit a Kibbutz affected by the October 7th attacks – Hear stories of tragedy and redemption in the face of darkness.
  • Visit the Nova Festival Ground – Honor the lives lost and stand in prayer for restoration and peace.
  • Lunche en route on own
  • Yad Vashem
  • Dinner and Overnight in Jerusalem

Wednesday – October 21, 2026

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit to the Temple Mount
  • City of David – Walk through the ancient heart of Jerusalem where kings ruled and prophets spoke.
  • Lunch en route on own
  • Church of St. Anne / Pool of Bethesda
  • Garden Tomb – Believed to be the garden and sepulchre of Joseph of Arimathea (Matthew 27:33) as well as the burial and resurrection site of Jesus.
  • Dinner & Overnight in Jerusalem

Thursday – October 22, 2026

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Shilo – where the tabernacle stood
  • Lunch en route on own
  • Friends of Zion Museum
  • Rest of the afternoon at leisure
  • Dinner and Overnight in Jerusalem

Friday – October 23, 2026

  • early Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport
  • Departure 

Flight Option

(Subject to Change)

for this tour we have a special group block of seats on the AirCanada connection:

13.10.2026   AC080   Toronto (YYZ) to Tel Aviv   16:50 – 10:30h (4:50pm – 10:30am) – Arrival in Israel on 14.10.26
23.10.2026  AC081    Tel Aviv to Toronto (YYZ)   12:05 – 16:55h (12:05pm – 4:55pm)

Price per person including taxes (as of 28.01.26): USD 1326

You can book your seat during tour registration. Seats are limited and will be sold on a first come first serve basis.

Prices

all prices in USD
 
Room Type Explanation:

Double Room: 2 people signing up together staying in the same room.
Shared Twin Room: You want to share a double room but do not have a room mate yet OR you want to pay separately. If you want to share a room but do not have a room mate yet, Keshet will try its utmost to find you a suitable roommate. In the event that a suitable roommate is not available, you agree to pay the single room price.

Landpackage Only

Twin Shared Occupancy

USD 3988 p.P.

Landpackage Only

Double Occupancy

USD 7976 (2 people)

Landpackage Only

Single Occupancy

USD 6046 p.P.

Tour price Includes:

Tour price does not Include:

Important Information

WHO IS KESHET JOURNEYS?
Keshet Journeys LTD. is the travel agency  and local tour operator in Israel coordinating the booking process and the land operation for the tour.

WHO IS WORLDWIDE VILLAGE LTD?
Worldwide Village LTD (WWV) is the travel agency, based in Switzerland, coordinating the booking process and collecting the payments on behalf of Keshet Journeys.

WWV can provide assistance for all questions regarding registration, payments, lodging, and flights. You can contact WWV representative by sending an email to customerservice@wwv.travel.

HOW DO I JOIN THE TOUR?
You can reserve your place on the Tour by registering on the website.

WHAT IS THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS?
The minimum number of participants for this tour is 35 people.

WHEN IS THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE?
Seats for this tour are limited. Therefore we highly recommend to secure your spot as early as possible. Registration for this tour closes when the spots are sold out or by August 13, 2026 whatever is first.

WHAT DOCUMENTATION IS NECESSARY FOR TOUR REGISTRATION AND TRAVEL TO ISRAEL?
A current passport, valid for at least six months beyond the tour, is required. There are no exceptions to this policy. A travel visa is required for some countries. Please find out more about Israel’s visa policies regarding your country here: Israel’s Visa Policy.

HOW IS THE LODGING DETERMINED?
The registration pricing per tour participant is equal for double occupancy (two people sharing a room), or single occupancy.  If you want to share a room with a specific roommate, you must register together as a two guest registration. Different bedding arrangements can be requested. If you wish to add a roommate to your registration later on, please contact Keshet directly to do so.

WHAT IS THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE?
The full price of the land package is: based on double occupancy. Upon registration a downpayment of 20% of the total amount per person is required to secure the booking.  Full payment is due 60 days prior to the start of the tour.

AM I REQUIRED TO PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE? 
We urge you to purchase cancellation insurance and supplemental medical coverage (which covers pre-existing conditions).

WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE TO CANCEL MY PARTICIPATION? 
In addition to the Contractual Conditions of WorldWide Village Travel Ltd. the following cancellation policy is valid for your trip:

Cancellation charges:
In case of cancellations by client, the following percentage of the total price will be charged:
Until 91 days prior the scheduled departure date: free of charge
90 – 61 days prior the scheduled departure date: non-refundable down payment
60 – 31 days prior the scheduled departure date: 50% of total amount
30 – 0 days prior the scheduled departure date: 100% of total amount

Cancellation of additional services:
Unless otherwise stated, all by the client pre-booked additional services related are non-refundable after booking. In case of full cancellation of the tour by Keshet Journeys / WorldWide Village the down payment as well as pre-booked pre-/ and post-nights will be refunded.

Tour Cancellation by Keshet
In case the tour does not materialize (not reaching the minimum number of participants) the amount paid will be refunded minus respective banking/credit card fees.

WHAT MEDICAL PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BEFORE TRAVELLING TO ISRAEL?
There are no specific immunizations or medications that are recommended or required for travel to Israel, but we advise you to connect with your primary care physician regarding his/her recommendations for you specifically. Please keep in mind that you can purchase the equivalent of most standard over-the-counter medicines in Israel. We would also encourage you to inform your health insurance provider that you will be traveling out of the country to determine your coverage and medical care options while in Israel.

HOW SAFE IS TRAVELING TO ISRAEL?
Your safety is our top priority. Israel is a very safe country to visit and tour, and we use a variety of measures to ensure the safety of all the participants on the Tour. We also encourage you to take all the normal precautions as you would when traveling to any other city or country.

WHAT IS THE TIMEZONE IN ISRAEL?
Israel Standard Time (IST), is the standard time zone in Israel. It is two hours ahead of UTC and seven hours ahead of EST.

CAN I DRINK TAP WATER IN ISRAEL?
Tap water is safe to drink in Israel, but bottled water will also be available.

WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO WIFI?
Most hotels in Israel have WiFi available for hotel guests at standard rates. Many cafes and restaurants also offer complimentary WiFi services. Since September 2013, Tel Aviv offers a citywide free WiFi network which provides 80 free internet “hot spots”across the city. Most of the touring buses also have complimentary WIFI available.

WILL I BE ABLE TO USE MY CELL PHONE WHILE IN ISRAEL?
Please check with your mobile phone service provider to determine if you will need to purchase an International plan to use your phone in Israel. Local Israeli SIM cards with phone/data plans can be purchased during the registration process and will be delivered upon arrival in Israel. To make use of this service, your phone has to be “unlocked”.

ARE CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED IN ISRAEL?
You can use your credit/debit card to obtain NIS (New Israeli Shekels) at ATMs throughout Israel. Most Israeli hotels, restaurants and stores accept American Express, MasterCard and Visa cards as well. American dollars are accepted in many places in Israel; however, in most cases, change will be given in NIS.

WILL I NEED TO BRING A POWER ADAPTER? 
Almost all hotel rooms are equipped with hairdryers, and all have shaver sockets. For other appliances, Israel’s electricity is 220V A/C, single phase 50-cycles; 110V-220V transformers can be used. Israeli outlets have three prongs, but European two-prong adapters usually work.