| JOURNEY TO LIVING PEACE Oct. 21 - Nov. 2, 2007 |
FULL ITINERARY
Day 1 – October 21 ARRIVAL Ben Gurion Airport in TEL AVIV.
Shuttle to your hotel, our meeting point in Jerusalem. Settle in and enjoy the realization that you have actually arrived! You are in the ancient city of
Jerusalem, home of King David and a host of ancient prophets and prophetesses. Enjoy a stroll on the city streets, distinct local aromas and
delicious tastes of the Holy City. After dinner on your own, the group will convene for a personal welcome and briefing session with Eliana Gilad
.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
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Day 2 – October 22 Jerusalem – Eternal Hope for Peace
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n the evening, we will return to our hotel for rest, relaxation and to contemplate on our morning's journey. After enjoying dinner at the hotel, you
are free to return to the Old City or enjoy a stroll downtown guided by the Jerusalem stars twinkling overhead.
Overnight in Jerusalem
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Day 3 – October 23 Jerusalem – Resonances of Ancient Past, Present and Future
From these ancient scrolls we will return to the old city where we will the afternoon and evening meeting with spiritual peacemakers of Jewish,
Christian and Muslim origin. We will learn about their daily interactions with one another and how they are forging a hopeful new reality together
and enjoy a homemade lunch with local delicacies.
Overnight In Jerusalem
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Day 4 – October 24 Path of the Ancient Prophets and Prophetesses
Via the Jordan Valley – Jezreel Valley through to the Sea Of Galilee
Overnight – Kibbutz Gennosar Guest house
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Day 5 - October 25 Mysticism, Nature and Healing – Hatzor - Safed
Day 6 – October 26 - The Galilean Masters of Living Peace
After breakfast, we will have a morning meditation at the shores of Galilee. Then it is off to the Druze village of Maghrar where we will meet with
Ramzi Aweda in a mountainside cave to hear his amazing story of spiritual adventure. The Druze are a creed of people who broke off from
Mohammadism, and whose roots go back to ancient Egypt. We continue to Pek'in ancient community of peace where Jews, Christians, Muslims
and Druze have lived side by side for many millennia. We will meet with Jamila, peace leader and maker of medicinal soaps and herbal oils
according to the Druze tradition. Lunch in Beit Jan in a Druze Village and afterwards enjoy a nature walk – through the beautiful and easy trails of
Meron Mountain.
Overnight – Kibbutz Ginnosar – Sea of Galilee
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Day 7 – October 27 - Mary, Magdalena and the Footprints of Miracles
We begin our day at Mary Magdalena's well, where Magdalena met Jesus. Just as modern religions have underplayed the importance of
Magdalene's powerful role to humanity, so we will witness how this well is very much underplayed. While nature surrounding it is scattered with
trash, the waters of the spring remain crystal clear. We will have a special meditation at the well with the energy of the pure water providing
inspiration for the earths healing. From the Magdalena's spring, we continue on to Tabgha, the site of the feeding of the 5000 with fishes and the
loaves. We will explore how to take that which seems impossible in our life and turn it around to produce untold miracles. From here we
continue to the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus gave his sermon on the mount and to Capernaum, location of the ancient synagogue from
where he led his congregation.
Dinner is in the ancient port city of Acre, nestled on the Mediterranean coast. After dinner we will visit the Jewish Arab Acco Theater to learn how
Jews and Arabs are settling their pain and conflicts in creative ways. Over the last twenty years, this innovative award winning theatre has
inspired models all over the world for creative conflict resolution. The theatre itself is located in an ancient crusader hall, and the entire city of
Acco has been designated a UNESCO world heritage site.
Overnight – Kibbutz Ginnosar – Sea of Galilee
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Day 8 - October 28 - Nazareth, the City of Peace, Ecological Renewal and Roman Hot Springs
Evening program in Sakhnin including a visit to the world renowned ecological center, family hospitality and inter-cultural meeting with Palestinian
ecological peacemakers.
Overnight – Kibbutz Ginnosar – Sea of Galilee
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Day 9 – October 29 - From Slavery to Freedom - Judean Desert – Birth of the Monastic Refuge – Spiritual, Political and Personal
From there we will continue to Tel Arad the ancient shrine of time of the Biblical Kings which marked the borderline between the Promised Land
and that of the Desert. From here we continue to Lakiyya to learn about the Bedouin women's weaving cooperative. The Bedouin are an ancient
tribe of nomads who have lived a rich desert life. From here we continue to the Judean desert for a spiritual encounter in a sacred spot where
some of history's greatest leaders: Abraham, Moses and Jesus of Nazareth. In the place where the silence is complete and the vistas never-
ending, where prayer to God is natural and spontaneous, journey to your true essence in a barren and unspoilt land. Sense the force of the desert
as it awakens your inner self, and the power of creation that demands to be revived.
Our Desert Dwelling Experience is an ecological and spiritual center where the visitor is enabled to have a different kind of recreation. In ’’our
dwelling of peace’’ you will experience relaxation and a unique tranquility. The place is generated by the use of solar and wind power, we recycle
the water we use, we care for mother earth, and we honor the desert. We will sleep in a unique structure, made from compressed earth, the first
of its kind in Israel and meet with Sefi HaNegbi, who lives at one with this unique environment & its various layers - its climate, its flora and fauna,
its modern-day and former inhabitants, its unique archeology, cultural heritage, and esoteric nature, as well as its calming influence on those
who visit it. The building has 18 sides and a round opening to the sky. Every side has a window with a desert view. The building’s structure and
isolation enable deep work to be done.
Overnight – Judean Desert Traditional Hospitality
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Day 10 - October 30- A Spiritual Journey in the Judean Desert
In the place where the silence is complete and the vistas never-ending, where prayer
to God is natural and spontaneous, journey to your true essence in a barren and
unspoilt land. Sense the force of the desert as it awakens your inner self, and the
power of creation that demands to be revived.
The Journey includes walking in the desert, solitude, prayers and meditation by
our desert master Sefi HaNegbi. Walk in Nahal Rahaf, Nahal Kidod,
along the Kidod Cliffs, the Heatekim Cliff near the Dead Sea, the Moab mountains
and Bikaat Kanaaim.
The object of this journey is to take "time out" from regular life – to reflect, to revitalize, to touch the spirit and to soar to the heights within, and to
return home with renewed understanding and a fresh approach.
We sleep and eat under the stars and in the tent of our Bedouin friends.
Overnight in the Judean Desert
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Day 11 - October 31 - Chalice of Monotheism - Judean Desert - Floating Faith - Dead Sea
We deepen our sacred desert encounter to anchor and ground this sacred peace tour and intend for continuing our life changing transformational
experience back home. After enjoying our desert lunch we take off again towards the twenty first century pampering spa facilities at the Dead Sea.
After checking into our Dead Sea Hotel, enjoy the Spa Facilities and relaxation that will grow deeper from the mystical experience which we had in
the desert.
Enjoy a restful and contemplative, curative and rejeuvenating experience at the Dead Sea.
Overnight - Dead Sea Spa Resort
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DAY 12 – November 1 - Masada – Qumran - Jerusalem
This morning we take off for Masada, UNESCO World Heritage Site representing the human dilemma of becoming a slave or taking one's own
life to remain free. We will have a sacred workshop to help us liberate ourselves from our personal inner bonds of slavery.
We continue to the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea scrolls were found and where the Essene community lead an austere, natural and deeply
mystical life. Lunch at the Qumran Caves.
Continue on to Jerusalem. After checking into our hotel, enjoy a free afternoon to wander and contemplate your encounters over the last week and
a half. The Last Supper. This evening we will conclude our life changing experience with a sacred closing ceremony to anchor our intentions
for continuing to make peace in our daily lives back home.
Overnight in Jerusalem
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DAY 13 - November 2 - Depart Jerusalem. Return to your home city
After breakfast you will be met by our group representative who will help to arrange for your transfer back to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport,
according to your flight schedule.
Note: This itinerary is subject to change due to conditions beyond our control.
Tour Inclusions & Price
Tour Includes:
Roundtrip transfers from Tel Aviv airport to Jerusalem and return
10 nights first class hotel accommodation
2 nights accommodation in tents in the Judean Desert
All Meals except 2 free lunches as noted in itinerary
Entrance fees to all places of visits
All sightseeing and activities mentioned in the itinerary
Transportation by deluxe coach/vehicle throughout
Local Tour Guide throughout
Eliana Gilad as your Tour Leader throughout
Luggage porterage at hotels
Tips & Gratuities for Tour Guide & Driver
Added Features:
Travel with spiritual peace activist, author, & internationally recognized composer of healing music, Eliana Gilad
Opening & Closing Ceremonies with Eliana
Healing ceremonies and meditations at the sacred sites led by Eliana
Meet with several Living Masters of Peace in the Holy Land
Visits to Healing and Medicinal Herb Farms and Roman Hot Springs
Judean Desert Spiritual Experience
Pampering at the Dead Sea Spa Resort
Visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Temple of Hazor, the city of Acco, and Masada
Tour Does Not Include:
Airfare to Tel Aviv
Cancellation & Medical Insurance (Canadians ask us for a quote)
Cost to obtain valid passport
Any items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks and telephone calls
Any item that is not specifically detailed on our website or in the final trip itinerary
Tour Price Per Person Single Supplement
USD $3695.00 USD $790.00
Note: The single supplement is ONLY for those who would like to secure a private room throughout the tour, at the indicated additional price.
If you are not traveling with anyone you know and would like to share a room, we will be happy to work to find you a suitable roommate. Per
our Terms and Conditions, registration for the tour will be held open until two weeks before the departure date in order to try to match
everyone with a roommate. If by that date we have not been able to match you with a suitable roommate, you will be responsible to pay for
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Watch Sara baking
delicious Kurdish honey
bread which you will
enjoy tasting.
delicious Kurdish honey
bread which you will
enjoy tasting.
At lunchtime we will meet with Sara Hatan a Kurdish Jew who fled
her native village in Iraqi Kurdistan some sixty years ago. Recently,
she returned, walking through Turkey and Iraq back to her village to
reclaim the ancient prayer books which she had left in safe keeping
with her Muslim neighbors. We will enjoy an authentic Kurdish meal.
Watch a video of Sarah making the special honey bread here while
she describes her recent trip by foot through Iraq to her Kurdish
village of birth
her native village in Iraqi Kurdistan some sixty years ago. Recently,
she returned, walking through Turkey and Iraq back to her village to
reclaim the ancient prayer books which she had left in safe keeping
with her Muslim neighbors. We will enjoy an authentic Kurdish meal.
Watch a video of Sarah making the special honey bread here while
she describes her recent trip by foot through Iraq to her Kurdish
village of birth
After enjoying an exotic and fulfilling Middle Eastern breakfast, we will
journey to the Mount of Olives, Eastern gateway through the Judean
desert to the spectacular ancient city for our Sacred Opening
Ceremony guided by our leader Eliana Gilad. We will ask for
guidance from the Universal spirit to show us the way of living in peace
with outselves and others. We will continue our pilgrimage by foot ,
visiting the ancient spots sacred to the three monotheistic religions,
beginning with the gardens of Gethsemane, the Lions Gate, Via Dela
Rosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Western Wall, and Dome
of the Rock. We will enjoy a delicious lunch in the colorful and
aromatic Old City Marketplace.
journey to the Mount of Olives, Eastern gateway through the Judean
desert to the spectacular ancient city for our Sacred Opening
Ceremony guided by our leader Eliana Gilad. We will ask for
guidance from the Universal spirit to show us the way of living in peace
with outselves and others. We will continue our pilgrimage by foot ,
visiting the ancient spots sacred to the three monotheistic religions,
beginning with the gardens of Gethsemane, the Lions Gate, Via Dela
Rosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Western Wall, and Dome
of the Rock. We will enjoy a delicious lunch in the colorful and
aromatic Old City Marketplace.
After breakfast we will visit Yad V'Shem Holocaust Memorial.
This unique, world famous museum will provide us with a
background to consider how our personal behavior in life
contributes to either destruction or resurrection. Where have
you been destructive in your life? Here we will discover how to
take the worst from life and turn it alchemically from dross into
gold. You will discover the many righteous individuals, who
even during one of humanities most darkest period s, found
the strength and courage to give their all in love.
From here, we will continue to visit the House of the Book
where the Dead Sea Scrolls are kept. The Dead Sea scrolls
include texts from the Hebrew Bible, discovered between 1947
and 1956 in eleven caves in and around the Wadi Qumran
(near the ruins of the ancient settlement of Khirbet Qumran, on
the northwest shore of the Dead Sea) in the West Bank. The
texts are of great religious and historical significance, as they
are practically the only known surviving Biblical documents
written before AD 100.
This unique, world famous museum will provide us with a
background to consider how our personal behavior in life
contributes to either destruction or resurrection. Where have
you been destructive in your life? Here we will discover how to
take the worst from life and turn it alchemically from dross into
gold. You will discover the many righteous individuals, who
even during one of humanities most darkest period s, found
the strength and courage to give their all in love.
From here, we will continue to visit the House of the Book
where the Dead Sea Scrolls are kept. The Dead Sea scrolls
include texts from the Hebrew Bible, discovered between 1947
and 1956 in eleven caves in and around the Wadi Qumran
(near the ruins of the ancient settlement of Khirbet Qumran, on
the northwest shore of the Dead Sea) in the West Bank. The
texts are of great religious and historical significance, as they
are practically the only known surviving Biblical documents
written before AD 100.
We check out of the hotel after breakfast to travel from Jerusalem to the Judean Desert Monastery. You will
be led in a guided meditation to the sounds of David's harp. We will continue to the Roman ruins of Beit
Shean. Here we will visit the ancient amphitheatre and discover the remnants of the power prophetesses
who ruled in the minds, hearts and souls of mankind.
We will visit a kibbutz in the area and learn about their ideological way of life. We will enjoy lunch in this
unique setting.
Kibbutz Shaar HaGolan - Yarmukian museum. Because so little is known yet about the cultures of the
Stone Age, of which the Yarmukians are one example, their carved figurines are even more mysterious.
Where did the maker(s) in Sha'ar Hagolan get the idea to make these? Even though Sha'ar Hagolan
seemed not involved in trade with other places it is thought that the figurines do not form an isolated
example of original artistic inspiration. One of the figurines is of a seated woman with exaggerated hips,
holding her breasts. It is thought that she is a fertility goddess. Maybe the Yarmukian goddesses do not so
much symbolize fertility as much as a longing for abundance in general. We will explore how our forgotten
ancient roots may affect us in our modern day life and how reconnecting with them can help bring us back
to balance. Check in at our hotel in Kibbutz Nof Ginosar nestled upon the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
Enjoy a fresh fish banquet for dinner.
be led in a guided meditation to the sounds of David's harp. We will continue to the Roman ruins of Beit
Shean. Here we will visit the ancient amphitheatre and discover the remnants of the power prophetesses
who ruled in the minds, hearts and souls of mankind.
We will visit a kibbutz in the area and learn about their ideological way of life. We will enjoy lunch in this
unique setting.
Kibbutz Shaar HaGolan - Yarmukian museum. Because so little is known yet about the cultures of the
Stone Age, of which the Yarmukians are one example, their carved figurines are even more mysterious.
Where did the maker(s) in Sha'ar Hagolan get the idea to make these? Even though Sha'ar Hagolan
seemed not involved in trade with other places it is thought that the figurines do not form an isolated
example of original artistic inspiration. One of the figurines is of a seated woman with exaggerated hips,
holding her breasts. It is thought that she is a fertility goddess. Maybe the Yarmukian goddesses do not so
much symbolize fertility as much as a longing for abundance in general. We will explore how our forgotten
ancient roots may affect us in our modern day life and how reconnecting with them can help bring us back
to balance. Check in at our hotel in Kibbutz Nof Ginosar nestled upon the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
Enjoy a fresh fish banquet for dinner.
The ancient Canaanite temple of Hazor, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hazor
was the prototype for Solomons Temple and there were ancient percussion instruments were found
there as well. In the Bronze Age, Hazor, which lies on the Fertile Crescent, was more important a city
than Jerusalem. Both the male and female aspects of Divinity were honored. We will perform a
special ceremony to reconnect with the balancing healing power of the ancients at the Temple Mount.
We will also travel to the lookout above the lBiblical Lake Merom (Lake Hula) whose surrounding
swamps were drained in the 1950s as an attempt to alter the environment to suit agricultural needs.
Though initially perceived as a great national achievement for Israel, with time it became evident that
the benefits from transforming the "wasteland" of Lake Hula and its swamps were limited. After nearly
50 years of an unsuccessful struggle to utilize the drained valley's resources, the Israeli government
finally recognized that they made a mistake and that a successful development can endure only if a
balanced compromise between nature and development is reached. Thus, a small section of the
former lake and swamp region was recently reflooded in an attempt to prevent further soil
deterioration and to revive the nearly extinct ecosystem.
We continue to the center of ancient Jewish Mysticism – Safed where we will meander the ancient
alley ways, mystic synagogues and artist quarter where we will learn about Kabbalah, ancient Jewish
mysticism and afterwards enjoy a gourmet dinner in an ancient stone building and enjoy the relaxing
sounds of ancient healing and transformational music sung in the tradition of ancient kabbalah and
played upon biblical drums.
Overnight – Kibbutz Genosar – Sea of Galilee
We will enjoy dinner amongst the biblical olive groves. In the evening Eliana will lead us on a
journey back to our roots to rediscover the health and healing of this sacred path. You will receive a
special touchstone from the ancient groves to take back home with you.
journey back to our roots to rediscover the health and healing of this sacred path. You will receive a
special touchstone from the ancient groves to take back home with you.
We continue our historical and spiritual visit to Nazareth, which today, is
populated with Jewish, Christian and Muslim population. We will visit the
Church of Annunciation, the old city and the White Mosque. Only four miles
away lies the ancient city of Zippori. This was the administrative and
intellectual capital of Galilee, known as the "city of peace'". Zippori features
features beautiful mosaics and an elaborate ancient reservoir. It was
described as "the ornament of all of Galilee". While known primarily as a
Jewish city, it became the seat of a Christian bishopric in the 5th century CE.
And here, on a hilltop there is a church and a watchtower in memory of Anne
and Joachim, the parents of Mary, Mother of Jesus. From here we continue
to Bustan HaGalil to the beautiful Healing and Medicinal Herb Farm famous
for it's cultivation of ecological renewal.
populated with Jewish, Christian and Muslim population. We will visit the
Church of Annunciation, the old city and the White Mosque. Only four miles
away lies the ancient city of Zippori. This was the administrative and
intellectual capital of Galilee, known as the "city of peace'". Zippori features
features beautiful mosaics and an elaborate ancient reservoir. It was
described as "the ornament of all of Galilee". While known primarily as a
Jewish city, it became the seat of a Christian bishopric in the 5th century CE.
And here, on a hilltop there is a church and a watchtower in memory of Anne
and Joachim, the parents of Mary, Mother of Jesus. From here we continue
to Bustan HaGalil to the beautiful Healing and Medicinal Herb Farm famous
for it's cultivation of ecological renewal.
In the late afternoon we will journey to the ancient Roman Hot Springs
nestled in the triangular region bordering Israel, Jordan and Syria. The
natural hot mineral baths soothe both body, mind and soul. While you enjoy
a soak in the ancient pools, ancient pools, contemplate the powerful energy
of healing with optional body treatment. We will enjoy a delicious dinner at
the Hot Springs.
nestled in the triangular region bordering Israel, Jordan and Syria. The
natural hot mineral baths soothe both body, mind and soul. While you enjoy
a soak in the ancient pools, ancient pools, contemplate the powerful energy
of healing with optional body treatment. We will enjoy a delicious dinner at
the Hot Springs.
After breakfast we leave check out of our hotel and drive south to Beth
Guvrin with it's sacred caves and excavations. Bet Guvrin, south of Beth
Shemesh, is just one of these amazing places in Israel. Recently a
1700-year-old menorah was found in the vicinity. We will visit the
"Columbarium cave" one of the most spectacular and also one of the
oddest. Its form is that of a double cross. A few meters above eye level
there are hundreds of small alcoves in the walls. They were for pigeons
which were held in ancient times for their milk, meat, and dung, which
was used as fertilizer. Because pigeons were cheap, they were widely
popular among Israelites and Canaanites as sacrificial animals. In the
bell cave, Eliana will lead the group in a mystic meditation to help us
connect to and heal those dark cavernous places inside of each one of
us. They will loosen their grip upon our psyche so that we may deeply
heal and enjoy our inner peace.
Tour Leader: Internationally renowned peace leader, healing music composer and
author, Eliana Gilad. has been teaching, giving lectures, workshops and healing
music concerts for over 15 years. She is the author of Quiet in the Eye of the Storm:
Living Peace in a War Zone, her latest book about how to remain calm and peaceful
inside, even when life around you goes awry. Click to read more about Eliana.
