Tours to Israel » Туры » Places of Power
Tour author — guide Mila Diamand
From a mountain lake hidden within a volcanic crater, through the great rift in the Earth’s crust where the very forces of the Earth burst to the surface, and onward to the Nabataean Kingdom. From the mystical and mysterious atmosphere of a city of mediums and artists to the silent symphony above a lunar landscape. From the “Garden of Eden” of the world’s youngest religion, through ancient legends and vivid colors, to the embodiment of sin and immorality beside the place where angels once descended from heaven. From a city foretelling a new era to the city of kings and psalmists. A multidimensional experience pushed to the very limits of possibility.
A powerful vector: past — present — future.
An intense social magnet.
A mighty impulse for mind and body.
An energetic fountain unleashing a storm of emotions.
Those who have already felt it need no explanations…
The schedule and days of excursions depend on the arrival date.
Changes to the itinerary and excursion schedule may occur on national and religious Jewish and Christian holidays, as well as due to circumstances beyond the company’s control (such as weather conditions, etc.).
Meeting at Ben Gurion Airport.
Transfer to Tiberias.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today we travel to the Golan Heights — a volcanic museum and a geographical jewel in the crown of Israel. This is where the mighty Syrian-African Rift passes, forming the deepest continental depression on Earth. The Golan Heights are one vast Place of Power.
We will stop near the Ford of Jacob, where you will see how the tectonic rift has influenced the Crusader stronghold for more than 800 years. We continue upward along the rift valley. Through this fracture in the Earth’s crust, the very energy of the planet bursts outward, giving a powerful impulse to both mind and body.
Stop at an observation point on the Syrian border to view the famous “Line of Volcanoes.”
We continue to Mount Bental, where on the summit we will hold a meditation session — with a touch of imagination inside the crater of a volcano. Here we will restore our strength, recharge our energy, and continue the journey.
Lunch stop at a Druze restaurant near the natural landmark Birkat Ram — a mountain lake formed inside a volcanic crater.
We then proceed to the Paleomagnetic Field — a site of natural magnetic anomaly where compasses “go crazy”: sometimes pointing south, sometimes west, occasionally east, and, by miracle of miracles, only rarely finding north where north should be! On the way, we stop at the edge of a vast volcanic crater in the Ruby Forest.
Return to the hotel for dinner.
Evening lecture and session.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning practices.
Today we explore Safed (Tzfat) — the city of mystics and artists, filled with an atmosphere of mystery and spiritual depth.
We begin with a meditation on the summit of Mount Canaan, among the ancient fortress stones that still radiate strength and power. Descending the mountainside into ancient Safed, we will walk through an alley that, according to tradition, may one day be the first to welcome the Messiah. Along the way, you will discover ancient synagogues and art galleries.
After lunch — with the famous Safed cheese обязательно included on the menu — we continue to a special holy Place of Power. At the tombs of the righteous sages of Safed, people traditionally seek blessings in ten key areas of life: longevity and health, success in family life and raising children, prosperity in business, protection from financial loss, healing of a broken heart, success in the study of Kabbalah and эзотерических teachings, deliverance from captivity, a positive outlook on life, victory in struggle, and purification of consciousness. Together we will reflect and choose the most heartfelt intentions and requests.
On the way back, we will visit the world of winemaking. Dalton Winery has earned an outstanding reputation among international wine critics and has received numerous awards for quality and taste. After an engaging introduction and a generous wine tasting, we return to the hotel for a well-deserved rest.
Dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today’s program is dedicated to the “Galilean Idyll.” The first Gospel was written somewhere among these very hills, and the peaceful spirit of Galilee left its mark upon its style and atmosphere.
We will travel around the Sea of Galilee and visit the ruins of the Byzantine monastery of Kursi, built on the site associated with two miracles performed by the Savior: the Calming of the Storm and the Casting Out of Demons. Our meditation will take place in this location, which attracts seekers of spirituality and esoteric traditions from all over the world.
We continue to the source of the Jordan River flowing from the Sea of Galilee, where we will take part in a ritual immersion symbolizing the beginning of a new cycle of life.
Lunch will be served at a traditional fish restaurant right on the lakeshore.
After lunch, we immerse ourselves in the silence and serenity of the Mount of the Beatitudes. We will also visit the Galilee House, a unique modern Christian meeting center — the embodiment of Pope John Paul II’s vision of direct contact between the Christian world and its living traditions and spiritual roots.
Return to the hotel for dinner and an evening session.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we bid farewell to Galilee.
We cross the country from east to west, traveling from the Sea of Galilee to the Mediterranean Sea, through a vibrant mosaic woven from many ethnic and religious traditions, toward the picturesque city of Haifa.
We ascend Mount Carmel, from where, according to the prophecy of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, architect of the Bahá’í faith, one of the most elevated panoramas in the world unfolds. We will enjoy the beauty of the “Garden of Paradise,” as the Bahá’í Gardens are called by the faithful themselves, and experience the spiritual atmosphere of the world center of the Bahá’í religion. We then descend to a place considered holy for nearly five thousand years, where today stands the Monastery of the Carmelite Order.
Lunch in the German Colony, after which we continue along the Mediterranean coast to Tel Aviv — a city that unites what often seems impossible to unite, and which symbolizes a new era where ethnic and religious identity may no longer define the individual above all else.
Dinner in Tel Aviv.
Sunset meditation on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea.
Departure at 3:00 AM. Breakfast boxes will be provided. We travel south along the mountain serpentines, included in the Guinness Book of Records for having one of the greatest numbers of curves per stretch of road. By the ancient Roman ramp we ascend to Masada.
Have you ever listened to a silent symphony? The crimson disk of the sun slowly rises above the Mountains of Moab… Sunrise over the Dead Sea. Meditation with the feeling of standing at the very center of the universe. We will walk through the archaeological reserve and admire from the mountaintop the landscape once described by Neil Armstrong as “lunar.” The first man on the Moon knew what he was talking about.
Descending Masada by cable car, we continue to one of the beaches of the Dead Sea. There is no other place like it on Earth: unique in the composition and density of its waters, unique in its atmospheric layer, and unique in the effect its climate has on the human body. Powerful energies, vivid colors, and an explosion of positive emotions — this is a day you will remember forever.
Recharged physically and spiritually, we return to Tel Aviv.
After some well-deserved rest at the hotel, we head out to explore Jaffa, entering a world of ancient legends — or perhaps several legends at once: the Trojan Horse, Scheherazade, the beautiful Andromeda, and fierce Khans all seem to echo through its streets. It is a joyful and emotional place, filled with a celebration of life. We walk along the Zodiac Alley, make wishes at the Wishing Bridge, dine in an oriental tavern, and return to the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Jerusalem — the city of kings and psalmists, of prophetic cries and torn garments. A city belonging to everyone and to no one at the same time.
We begin with an ascent to the Mount of Olives, one of the mountains from which the envoys of the Sanhedrin once awaited the appearance of the new moon.
Descending the slope into Gethsemane, we visit the Basilica of the Agony, built above the place where the profound drama of loneliness, abandonment, and destiny unfolded — the event known as the Agony in the Garden (“Prayer for the Cup”).
We cross the Valley of Jehoshaphat, where the bones of millions await in the earth the trumpet call of the Last Judgment.
Entering the Old City, we make our way to the site of the Holy Sepulchre and Resurrection of the Lord. Millions of pilgrims bring here the very best carried within their hearts.
We continue through the quarters of the Old City and descend to the Western Wall. Here, at the sacred western retaining wall, people of many faiths come seeking help, prayer, and spiritual support. And every day, beneath whispered prayers in countless languages, small miracles seem to happen.
Leaving the Old City, we continue to lunch in the refectory of an ancient monastery.
After lunch, we proceed to our meditation site at the panoramic viewpoint of Jabel Mukaber — the “Great Mountain.”
Return to Tel Aviv. Dinner and rest.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today the Negev Desert lies before us. Nature here is a concentration of some of the most powerful and diverse Places of Power imaginable. The energy is unique — intense, focused, and multifaceted to the very limit of possibility. And here, in the desert, there is something deeply irrational and timeless.
We are invited to an agricultural oasis in the heart of the “lifeless desert” — a private farm known as the “Salad Trail.” A harmony of flavors and aromas awaits us: strawberries growing high above the ground, colorful peppers, tomatoes protected by giant bumblebees, and carrier pigeons outracing electronic mail. We will pull extraordinary multicolored carrots straight from the soil, taste sweet tomatoes of various kinds, and sample tiny Chinese oranges. Afterwards, we will prepare our own lunch directly from the freshly harvested produce.
Along our route lies Mamshit — ancient Memphis, one of the cities of the Nabataean Kingdom, once a symbol of power, wealth, and prosperity in the Ancient East.
Our meditation today will take place in the desert itself.
Return to Tel Aviv for dinner.
We will spend our final day once again in the desert. After breakfast at the hotel, we travel to the birthplace of the great traditions of hermits and ascetics. The Judean Desert has long been the greatest synagogue, church, and mosque — gathering all those who sought God not outside themselves, but within.
We begin by descending the steep slopes into the Wadi Qelt gorge to visit the Monastery of Saint George of Choziba.
Our next stop lies deep in the desert at Nabi Musa, an ancient mosque standing opposite the place where, according to Scripture:
“And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto Mount Nebo… and the Lord showed him all the land…”
— Deuteronomy 34:1
Continuing our descent, we arrive at the world’s oldest and lowest city — Jericho. From the observation point we will view the Mount of Temptation. We then descend to Elisha’s Spring for a traditional Bedouin lunch.
After lunch, we continue to Qumran, once home to one of history’s most mysterious communities, which left behind the priceless manuscripts known today as the Dead Sea Scrolls. Meditation overlooking the Dead Sea, at a place where, according to tradition, angels once descended from heaven.
Return to Tel Aviv. Dinner and rest.
Transfer to the airport.