Due to the current travel situation, we decided to postpone our trip.
NEW Date: Sunday, 19. March 2023 – Sunday, 29. March 2023
Price from: US $ 2130.00 (approx. € 1930.00*)
Join musician and songwriter Adrian Snell on this unique trip to Israel. We are offering a special Israel Tour alongside Adrian. His music is inspired by the Jewish culture and the roots of our faith in Christ Jesus. We are privileged to visit the Land of the Bible, enjoy three private concerts and lots of behind the scenes stories of Adrian.
«It’s a tour about reaching the heart, not just the head.» – Adrian Snell
Price per person
Double Room: US $ 2130.00 (approx. € 1930.00*)
Single Room: US $ 2920.00 (approx. € 2645.00*)
Price includes
Accommodation according to the itinerary, daily dinner and breakfast in the hotel (half board), airconditioned transportation by coach according to the itinerary, licensed, English speaking local tour guide, all entrance fees, gratuities and taxes according to the itinerary, tips for driver, guide and local hotel staff.
*calculated with an average US $ / € conversion rate.
Price excludes
Flight to and from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport, meals not mentioned in the itinerary, beverages, travel insurance, visa costs (click here for more information), personal expenses.
Organisation
Mideast Tours LTD and Worldwide Village LTD
Who is Mideast Tours?
Mideast Tours is the travel agency coordinating the booking process and the land operation for the Adrian Snell Tour. Mideast Tours can provide assistance for all questions regarding registration, payments and lodging. You can contact Mideast Tours representative Karen under:
E-Mail: karen@mideast.tours
Who is Worldwide Village LTD?
Worldwide Village LTD (WWV) is the travel agency, based in Switzerland, coordinating the booking process and collecting the payments for the Adrian Snell Tour, on behalf of Mideast Tours.
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This trip is on the basis of HB (half board). Additional meals that are included will be mentioned in the itinerary.
Travelling is our passion. We consciously work with the best local partners in all countries in order to guarantee an all-round service for our customers. Also with regard to the personal safety of the guests! We fully comply with Federal Law 944.3 on package tours. Mideast Tours Ltd is a member of the «FAIR Reisegarant Genossenschaft» (travel guarantee fund) and thus secures customer funds. Mideast Tours Ltd has an excellent liability insurance for the travel industry (€ 9 million or CHF 10 million). With us you are in safe hands!
There are no «hidden» costs such as airport taxes, kerosene surcharges, additional excursions in the country, small group surcharges, etc. One word – one price. All services can be found in the travel advertisement. Tips according to the travel program (either included or around $ 2.50 per day).
Clean, central accommodations based on ** – ****. The location of the accommodation is important to us. Sights (especially in Jerusalem) should be within walking distance if possible! In this way, we enable our guests to visit the old town in the morning / evening without a bus transfer.
Come along with Adrian Snell on a journey of faith. It will give you new depth and understanding of your faith. Adrian will share with you his passion for the Jewish people and the land and what we can learn from them. This journey will explain why he wrote Song of an Exile, City of Peace and Alpha & Omega.
«I hope to see you next year in Jerusalem.» – Adrian Snell
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After our arrival at the airport Ben Gurion we check into our hotel in Tel Aviv. We enjoy the first evening and get to know Adrian over a welcome dinner. Optional for those who want: Evening tour on the beach to the Old Center of Jaffa.
A stone-paved path leads up to the top of the Tel Jaffa, where we find a gate-like sculpture by the artist Dan Kafri called a ‘Statue of Faith’ in the Abrasha Park. Several biblical scenes are carved on the sculpture, including the Binding of Isaac, the Conquest of Jericho and Jacob’s Ladder. The top of the Tell also offers an inviting view to the north of Tel Aviv’s Mediterranean coast.
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We start our day at the Mount of Olives, overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem. We walk to the Garden of Gethsemane, going from the agony of Jesus experiencing the fear of the absence of God (Psalms 22-23). After that we are heading to Yad Vashem, Israel’s main Holocaust remembrance and education center. We Visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Center including the Avenue of the Righteous and the Children’s Memorial. After this visit we enjoy our first concert with Adrian, directly at the Memorial Center.
The rest of the afternoon can be spent individually, processing all the impressions of the day.
We offer the following two options for those who want:
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Our day starts at the Garden Tomb with another concert. We reflect on yesterday, before we do the Ramparts Walk on the Western Wall. We visit the Davidson Center with excavations of the Herodian Temple and we visit the Hulda Steps and Gates, which used to be the main entrance to the Holy Temple, through which Jesus entered the Temple. In the afternoon we spent some free time. Those who want can stroll through the colorful market of the jewish/christian quarter.
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Early in the morning we drive to the Dead Sea and visit Masada. A cable car brings us to the top of this mountain, overlooking the desert panorama to the west and the Dead Sea to the east. We take a bath in the mineral rich water and mud of the Dead Sea and enjoy the desert mountains and feeling. In the afternoon we return to Jerusalem and have dinner at the hotel. The evening is free and can be spent discovering more of Jerusalem.
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We enjoy the beautiful drive and landscape from Jerusalem to the Sea of Galilee. From there, a path leads up through open fields to the Mount of the Beatitudes, an enchanting place that invites feelings of quiet. We visit Capernaum, the home of Jesus, and enjoy Peters fish for lunch. Afterwards we experience a beautiful boat ride on the Sea of Galilee before we check into our hotel. For those who want we offer a tour to the Mount Arbel where we hike on the Jesus Trek to the Magdala Synagogue. In the evening we are privileged to experience yet another concert of Adian’s. This time it’s an outdoor concert in Magdala at the Sea of Galilee.
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We start our day with a visit in the Kibbutz Malkia, a collectively organized agricultural settlement, in the upper Galilee. We meet a Kibbutznik who will tell us about life along the Lebanese border and Israeli soldiers, young guys that are responsible for Israel’s safety on Israel’s northern border with Lebanon. For our lunch, we drive to the Golan Heights Winery and learn about the wine production process, visit the barrel hall and enjoy wine tasting of local quality wines. The evening is spent over a Shabbat Dinner.
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We drive along the coast and visit the hostoric Caesarea Maritima, the Roman Capital of Judea. Here Peter followed God’s leading to visit Cornelius (Acts 10), proclaimed the gospel to the Romans (Acts 24-26) and from here the Gospel spread into the whole earth and so are we – going back in to the whole earth! After our arrival in Netanya we enjoy some free time before we meet for a special dinner. Adrian reads from his book and tells us stories behind some of his songs.
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It’s time to say goodbye. We have time for some last minute souvenir shopping before we drive to the airport in Tel Aviv.
We are prepared. Even in this special season of the pandemic. You can cancel your trip free of charge up to 3 months before departure, due to COVID-19. Please note: In 2020 we were able to cancel all trips free of charge due to the COVID-19 situation! We will update you about the current situation in January 2023.
Who is Mideast Tours?
Mideast Tours is the travel agency coordinating the booking process and the land operation for the Adrian Snell Tour. Mideast Tours can provide assistance for all questions regarding registration, payments and lodging. You can contact Mideast Tours representative Karen under:
E-Mail: karen@mideast.tours
Who is Worldwide Village LTD?
Worldwide Village LTD (WWV) is the travel agency, based in Switzerland, coordinating the booking process and collecting the payments for the Adrian Snell Tour, on behalf of Mideast Tours.
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: Isreal’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 us through E-Mail: karen@mideast.tours.
What is the payment schedule?
A 10% deposit per person is due at the time of registration. Full payment is due 60 days before the start of the tour. Registered participants will automatically get a notification by e-mail 60 days prior to the departure.
Our billing is in US $. The mentioned prices in € are a guide value.
Travel insurance
We urge you to purchase cancellation insurance and supplemental medical coverage (which covers preexisting conditions).
Customers money hedge
We are a member of the travel guarantee cooperative «Reisegarant Genossenschaft FAIR». To secure customer funds, US $ 2.50 per participant is included in the travel price and thus not listed separately on the invoice.
What is the minimum number of participants?
The minimum number of participants is 50 people.
What is the registration deadline?
All registrations must be made by latest February 18, 2023 (30 days prior to the departure). Registrations beyond this date will only be accommodated based on availability.
What happens if I have to cancel my participation?
You can find our cancellation policy in our Contractual Conditions. Click here for more information.
What about my flight to Israel?
Every customer books their own flight to and from Tel Aviv. We highly recommend you wait with the booking of your flights until the minimum number of participants is reached. We inform our registered customers when it is safe to book the flights. Should you decide to book your flight prior to our confirmation, you bear the financial risk of having to cancel your flight booking in case the trip is being cancelled.
Once the tour is secured you can either book your flight on your own, with the travel agent of your choice or through our partner WorldWideVillage Travel – ensuring best price value.
If you want to book your flight on your own, please note: If you want to use our service of transfer to the Hotel, there will be a bus leaving Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport at 4pm (16:00h) on arrival day. If you are not able to catch this transfer, we kindly ask you to take a taxi to the hotel on your own costs. The costs for a taxi to Tel Aviv Downtown are approx. NIS 100 (approx. USD 35-40). Kindly note: Check-In at the hotel will be possible from earliest 3pm (15:00h) onward.
What medical precautions should be considered before traveling to Israel?
There are no specific immunizations or medications that are recommended or required for travel to Israel. (This excludes all information concerning COVID-19 – more information will follow 2-3 months prior to the trip). 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.
Allergies
Our hotels have extensive buffets for breakfast and dinner. Even breakfast in the Orient always includes salad and vegetables. In this case, we ask you to note special meal requests in the comments. If you suffer from allergies, you should definitely bring enough snacks. In certain places it will not be possible to go to a supermarket. Please note: vegetables, salads, etc. are plentiful in every hotel.
Security situation in Israel
The safety of our customers is our top priority. We are in close contact with the Swiss embassy and our local staff regarding the situation in Israel. We have never had to cancel a group trip for security reasons. A forecast several months in advance is not possible for such countries. Changes to the program are therefore possible at any time, also for political reasons.
Payment in the country
You can use your credit/debit card to obtain cash at ATMS throughout Israel. It is advisable to change some cash (shekel) in small notes while you are in your home country. 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 (New Israeli shekels).
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 which phone/data plans can be purchased in Israel if needed. To make use of such services, your phone has to be «unblocked».
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.
