CHURCH GROUPS

Notice to Group Leaders In addition to the 'Mega Tours' (i.e. 100 plus participants), Land & Life can now provide options for smaller group visits to Israel from only £618 per person for 8 days.

If you are (or know of) a Christian leader who would like to bring a 'small' group to Israel then please check out our standard package. All you need is to find a minimum group size of 20 (maximum of 50) and then decide the time of departure to suit your group.

You may view a sample package below. Please note there are price options which take into account Christian leaders who work as volunteers and may not be able to fund their own visit.

Nothing is hidden! To discuss a priority booking for a small group please email us.

8 DAY 'Small Group' TOUR to ISRAEL

Minimum 20 Participants (Maximum 50)

Day 1 Fly on a scheduled EL AL flight from London direct to Israel's Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. A meal will be served during the flight. Transfer by air-conditioned coach to your hotel in nearby Netanya on the Mediterranean coast. Overnight in Netanya.

Day 2 Following breakfast first a visit to Caesarea with its close associations with the apostle Paul and now known to be the home of Pontious Pilate. You will visit the magnificent Roman Amphitheatre built right on the shore and still used for dramatic performances. Also in Caesarea you will see the amazing aqueduct which runs for many miles. Travelling north-east you will visit Meggido, the site of Armageddon. You will be able to explore the extraordinary underground water tunnels before driving the short distance to Nazareth. You will visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, famous for being traditionally the place where Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel and now equally famed for its stunning artwork and stained glass. Continue through Cana where Jesus performed his first miracle to your Hotel on the edge of the Sea of Galilee for your evening meal. Overnight in Galilee.

Day 3 A wonderful start to the day with a boat trip on the Sea of Galilee. Following this, a tour of the area in and around the lake. You will visit Tabgha, the traditional site of the feeding of the 5000; the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus preached his most well known sermon and Capernaum, the town so closely associated with his life and ministry. Travelling north you will visit Banias (Caesarea Phillipi) and a source of the River Jordan before returning to your hotel via the Golan Heights with its wonderful views of the Galilean region. Overnight in Galilee.

Day 4 First a visit to Yardenit, the traditional baptismal site on the River Jordan. From here we travel south along the spectacular Jordan Valley route. Passing first through Beit She'an, where King Saul's head was displayed after his death. In just a short while you have left fertile Galilee and entered the Judean Desert with its awesome rock formations. A stop in Jericho, the world's oldest and lowest city and a chance to try a short camel ride or purchase some gifts at the rest point. From here we ascend via the truly amazing Wadi Kelt Road for a photo opportunity of one of the world's most spectacular monasteries (St. George's). Continue the ascent to the summit of the Mount of Olives for a spectacular first view of Jerusalem. An opportunity to walk down the old path past the "tear drop" church into the Garden of Gethsemane with its ancient olive trees. Time permitting a visit to the Garden Tomb one of two sites held to be that of Calvary. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 5 The morning will begin with a walking tour of the Old City. Starting at the Dung Gate, first a visit to the Western (Wailing) Wall, the most holy site to Jewish people. From here walk up the path that leads to the Temple Mount, built on the top of Mount Moriah and now the site of the Golden Dome of the Rock. From St. Stephen's Gate follow the 14 Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolarosa, (the way of the cross) to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre - the other site regarded by many as Calvary. An opportunity for a lunch break in the Old City before an afternoon visit to nearby Bethlehem where you will visit the Church of the Nativity built over the cave where Jesus was born. An opportunity to view the Shepherd's Fields and Rachel's Tomb before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 6 Today you descend to the lowest point on the earth's surface at 1300ft below sea level as you visit the Judean Wilderness and the Dead Sea. You will pass the many Bedouin encampments on the road from Jerusalem before reaching Qumran where an Arab shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls. Travel south to the awesome Masada, which you will ascend via the cable car. You will hear its amazing tale of courage and defiance against the might of Rome. Following Masada an opportunity to relax at the En Gedi Spa. You will be able to try the four types of bathing on offer. Firstly swim in the unique unsinkable Dead Sea, and then try a natural Hot Sulphur Spring Bath (also unsinkable). Relax with a mud bath and finally enjoy a swim in the Spa's outdoor pool. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 7 A free day in the Jerusalem. Why not visit Yad Vashem (the holocaust memorial) or the Shrine of the Book and view the actual Dead Sea Scrolls. Or simply enjoy shopping and haggling in the colourful bazaar. Overnight in Jerusalem

Day 8 Following breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Ben Gurion Airport for your return flight home.

Valid for departures during the following periods 2005

January, February, March, June, 1-15 July, September, and 21 November - 15 December.

The following quotation, based on a departure from London for 8 days, is subject to availability. The prices (net) are fully inclusive of all hidden charges and costs.

Free place ratio	No free place	1 for 20	1 for 10	1 for 5
25+ members	£618	£643	£668	£742

All prices are per person and inclusive of each of the following items:

• Return air fare from London and Tel Aviv
• All airport and local taxes - currently £48.30
• Meeting and assistance on arrival at Ben Gurion Airport
• Half board hotel accommodation with private facilities (Supplement of £50 for School Holiday periods)