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01/09/12 - 01/18/12
01/16/12 - 01/25/12
01/23/12 - 02/01/12
02/06/12 - 02/15/12
02/13/12 - 02/22/12
02/20/12 - 02/29/12
03/05/12 - 03/14/12
03/12/12 - 03/21/12
03/19/12 - 03/28/12
04/18/12 - 04/27/12
05/14/12 - 05/23/12
06/25/12 - 07/04/12
09/03/12 - 09/12/12
10/15/12 - 10/24/12
10/22/12 - 10/31/12
11/05/12 - 11/14/12
11/07/12 - 11/16/12
11/12/12 - 11/21/12

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10-Day Biblical Tour of Israel w/ Optional Mt. Nebo & Petra, Jordan Extension

Destination Countries: Israel

10-Day
Tour

Itinerary

Day 01

MON: DEPART USA
Tour members meet for our flight to Israel. After dinner is served, sit back and relax, enjoying the on-board entertain- ment as you prepare for this exciting adventure of a lifetime – walking where Jesus walked.
Day 02

TUE: ARRIVE TEL AVIV
In Tel Aviv we are met by our agent who assists us through customs and security. We transfer to our motorcoach for a short drive to our hotel in Tel Aviv in time for our welcome dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv area.
Day 03

WED: CAESAREA, MEGIDDO, MT. CAR- MEL, DRUZE VILLAGE, NAZARETH, CANA, GALI- LEE
Today we depart for the Galilee, visiting the following Bib- lical sites: Caesarea where Peter proclaimed the Good News to the Roman Centurion (Acts 9 & 25), Megiddo, Mt. Carmel where Elijah prayed and God defeated 450 prophets of Baal with fire from heaven (1 Kings 18). Time permitting we’ll stop at the Druze Village for a short lunch break. We continue to Nazareth (Luke 1 & 2) and Cana (John 2). While in Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle at a wedding reception, those who would like to will have opportunity to renew their marriage vows. We’ll arrive in Tiberias for dinner and overnight on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.
Day 04

THU: GALILEE, NAZARETH VILLAGE, MT. OF BEATITUDES, CAPERNAUM, BOAT RIDE, JORDAN RIVER
IThere is nothing like watching a sunrise on the Sea of Gali- lee from our hotel. We begin our sightseeing with a drive to Nazareth to visit the “Nazareth Village” with detailed ex- planation of what life was like during the time of Jesus. Af- terwards we make our way to the Mt. of Beatitudes (Matthew 5-7), with time for reflection and worship. We make our way to Capernaum (Jesus’ base for His early ministry.), then board a replica wooden “Jesus Boat” for our boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Our lunch stop includes the option of the special St. Peter’s Fish for those interested (not included). Afterwards we see Gadara and then make our way to the River Jordan and the opportunity to step into that special river. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.
Day 05

FRI: GOLAN HEIGHTS, CAESAREA PHILIPPI, TEL DAN, BEIT SHEAN, JERUSALEM
After breakfast we travel north for the Golan Heights and view the area from a special lookout. We drive to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter made the good confession of Christ as “the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:13-16.). We will have a short hike/walk to Tel Dan where we will see the gate of Jeroboam and Gideon Springs. Afterwards, a visit to Beit Shean, one of the best preserved Decapolis Roman cities. In Beit Shean, the bodies of King Saul and his sons were hung from the city walls (1 Samuel 31:10-12) after they were de- feated by the Philistines. We then ascend to the majestic city of Jerusalem in time for dinner and overnight. “I was glad when they said to me, „Let us go to the house of the Lord.‟ Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem.” (Psalm 122:1-2 NASB)
Day 06

SAT: MT. OF OLIVES, PALM SUNDAY ROAD, GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE, JEWISH QUAR- TER, TEMPLE MOUNT, CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE, SOUTHERN STEPS, BETHLEHEM
We begin the day on the beautiful Mt. of Olives to behold the breathtaking panorama of the Holy City. Our pilgrim- age will proceed down the Old Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane with its ancient olive grove, and the Church of Agony, where tradition holds that Jesus prayed. We will enter Jerusalem through the Zion Gate, and walk to the holiest site in the whole Jewish world, the Western (Wailing) Wall of Herod's temple. Beyond the wall lies the 35 acre temple area purchased by King David (2 Samuel. 24:18-25). On this site now stands El-Aksa Mosque, and the magnificent Dome of the Rock (the third holiest shrine in Islam). From the temple area, we make our way to St. Stephen's Gate, to walk the Via Dolorosa – including St. Anne's Cru- sader Church, Pools of Bethesda, the Pavement (where Je- sus stood while being tried by Pilate), Ecce Homo Arch, and the ancient Cardo. We continue to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. A short walk takes us to stand on the original steps that Jesus walked on as he entered the Temple area. We conclude our sightseeing with a visit to Bethlehem. We pass by Rachel's tomb on the outskirts, and visit the Church of the Nativity and Shepherd's Field. We will have dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. After dinner we return to the Western Wall to visit the Rabbis’ Tunnel.
Day 07

SUN: EIN GEDI, QUMRAN, MASADA, DEAD SEA FOR SWIM / FLOAT
After breakfast, we begin our sightseeing and begin our drive to the Wilderness, the road from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea region is a decent of 4,000 feet in 13 miles. Our first stop will be at Masada, where we will by way of cable car make our way to the fortress built by King Herod. Here we survey the ruins of fortifications, waterworks, syna- gogue, temples and palaces. From here we drive to Ein Gedi where David hid from King Saul. A short drive takes us to Qumran and the settlement of the first century sect known as the Essenes, authors of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Afterwards we follow the road south along the western shore of the Dead Sea, we visit We will make a special stop at the Dead Sea (the lowest spot on earth) for a short swim. Time and conditions permitting, we’ll include a short visit to Jericho. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 08

MON: SHRINE OF THE BOOK, MODEL CITY, HEZEKIAH’S TUNNEL, GARDEN TOMB
After breakfast we visit the Shrine of the Book Museum, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed. You will be fasci- nated by the 1:50 scale model of Jerusalem as it would have appeared in Jesus' time. Next we drive to Hezekiah’s Tun- nel (conditions permitting). Be sure to bring a flashlight and good water shoes with you, as you will get wet walking through the tunnel. From here we make our way to the Church of Agony at St. Peter Gallicantu. Afterwards we visit Golgotha and the Garden Tomb for worship and com- munion. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 09

TUE: JERUSALEM OR Start of Optional Jordan Extension (JERUSALEM, ALLENBY BRIDGE - JORDAN, MT. NEBO, MADABA, PETRA)
JERUSALEM:Today is without a planned schedule. It’s a special opportu- nity to collect your thoughts, and revisit the places of most interest to you. We will suggest several options including the Rockefeller and Hebrew Museums displaying a wealth of archeological treasure. Return for a last look within the walls and visit the Old City for souvenirs, where bargaining is a must. Farewell Dinner and evening transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for our return flight back home. JORDAN EXTENSION: This morning we depart Israel for Jordan via the Allenby Bridge, where we will be met by our agent and assisted through security and customs. We board our motorcoach and travel to Mt. Nebo to stand where Moses stood and viewed the Holy Land. In front of the church you can take in a breathtaking view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea to the roof tops of Jerusalem.
Day 10

WED: DEPART TEL AVIV FOR U.S.A. OR JORDAN EXTENSION (PETRA, AMMAN)
We arrive back to the USA in the morning. JORDAN EXTENSION: After breakfast, we visit the site of Petra, a 2000 year old Nabatean city. We’ll walk a short half-mile through the narrow passage-way with cliffs on either side (called the “Siq”). At the end of the Siq in the towering brightness appears Petra’s most impressive monu- ment, the Treasury, a massive royal tomb that was carved out of the solid rock from the mountain. If time is permitted, we will see Ja- bal Harun - the place where Aaron is buried. We return to town and leave for in the afternoon for Amman. Dinner and overnight in Amman.
Day 11

THU: AMMAN, JERASH, ALLENBY BRIDGE, TEL AVIV
This morning we travel to Jerash. Near Jerash the road crosses the river Zerqa, the biblical Jabbock. Near the Jabbock River, Jacob wrestled with God. We will tour Jerash. This city is one of the world’s best preserved examples of Roman provincial city. It is thought to have had a population of 20,000 people and was one of the wealthiest cities of the Roman empire. After our lunch stop, we travel to the Allenby Bridge for Israel. Af- ter border formalities, our agent meets and assists us through cus- toms and security We transfer to Jaffa and then stop in time for dinner, before being transferred to Ben Gurion Airport for our late evening flight home.
Day 12

FRI: ARRIVE U.S.A.
We arrive home same day.