Holy Land Tour • Israel • Feb 29 - March 9, 2016 • Hosted by Dr. George and Ann Powell
Extensions: Jordan • March 9-13 • Egypt with Nile Cruise • March 13-20

We invite you to join us on this spiritual pilgrimage to the lands of the Bible, a once-in-a-lifetime experience, that changes your life forever. This amazing journey gives you a great appreciation for the Bible...strengthens your prayer life...renews your spirit...and deepens your walk with Jesus like nothing else. - Pastors George and Ann Powell.


Itinerary
Day 1, Mon, Feb 29: We depart on an overnight flight with connections to Tel Aviv.

Day 2, Tues, March 1: Arriving at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Avlv, we are assisted and transferred to the our hotel for dinner and overnight. Experience the beautiful Mediterranean beach at sunset. Look to the south and see Joppa, where Jonah sailed from!

Day 3, Wed, March 2: We depart Tel Aviv driving north along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea, the ancient Roman Capital built by Herod. Here we see the Roman Amphitheater, Aqueduct, and Herodian Port. We continue northeast to the Valley of Armageddon and Megiddo to visit the remarkable excavations, including the famous water tunnel and King Solomon's stables. We then wind up Mt Carmel and visit Muchraka (place of the fire) where Elijah met the prophets of Baal. We continue northeast to Mt Arbel for a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee. At the end of this day we descend to Tiberias for dinner and overnight at our hotel for 3 nights. The Sea of Galilee fills your view!

Day 4, Thurs, March 3: Wake to the sun rising over the Sea of Galilee! After breakfast we start on the Mt of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on The Mount. We then drive north to Tel Dan where we see the area where King Ahab held court. Was Jezebel sitting beside him? Further on we see where King Jeroboam set up his Golden Calf in 1 Kings 12:26–30. The Dan is a real surprise, a crystal clear tributary of the Jordan River! You find it hard to believe this is Israel...

We then hike down to the spectacular Banias Falls. Next is Caesarea Phillipi where Peter in answer to Christ's question said: you are "The Christ of God." We then climb up the Golan Heights (Biblical Bashan) to view east into Syria. We return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 5, Fri, March 4: Today is spent around and on the Sea of Galilee. We drive to Tabgha (meaning seven springs) to visit the Church of the Multiplication and Peter's Primacy Church on the seashore. Then to the small village of Capernaum, where Jesus spent much of his ministry time. At Nof Ginosar we view the Jesus Boat, that was recovered from the shoreline mud when the Sea of Galilee fell to a very low level then we sail on the Sea of Galilee. The touring day ends at Yardenit, the baptismal center on the Jordan River.We return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 6, Sat, March 5: Today we depart Tiberias to Cana of Galilee and Nazareth for a visit at Mary's Well. Then we visit the open air Jesus era museum called Nazareth Village. We continue to Beit Shean and a visit the Greek and Roman ruins. From here the tour goes south along the Jordan River Valley past Jericho for dinner and overnight at the Dead Sea. You can enjoy an evening float in the Dead Sea and the thick oxygen at 1500 feet below sea level provides a wonderful night of sleep at our hotel.

Day 7, Sun, March 6: Today we are in the wilderness! First is Masada where we view the 3 dimension museum theater, then ride the cable car to the top of the mountain to see Herod's fortress-palace, synagogue, bathhouses, and more. Second, we hike into the Ein Gedi Falls. This rugged area is where David hid from Saul. Third, we visit the Caves of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. At the end of the day our bus climbs almost 5000 feet up to Jerusalem, the Holy City you have longed to see all your lives! Dinner and overnight at our Jerusalem hotel.

Day 8, Mon, March 7: This morning we start with Bethlehem, visiting the Church of The Nativity and Shepherd's Fields. We return to Jerusalem and the Shrine of The Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed and next to it at the Israel Museum the amazing Model of Jerusalem during the time of Christ, at 1:50 scale size. City of Davidwhat a fascinating visit this is through tunnels and waterways. We see recent discoveries, explore the Gihon Spring, the Pool of Siloam and climb up in a newly excavated tunnel on the Roman pavement stones from the time of Christ. This tunnel exits at the southwest corner of Temple Mount. Conditions permitting we continue onto Temple Mount. Dinner and overnight Jerusalem.

Day 9, Tues, March 8: This is a very special spiritual day in Jerusalem. We drive to the top of the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view.

We walk down to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. We continue to the Pool of Bethesda and the Church of St. Anne. Walk the Via Dolorosa. On to Mount Zion and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, King David's Tomb, and the traditional Upper Room of The Last Supper. The tour ends with a visit and communion at the Garden Tomb. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight. (Those departing the tour following the Israel portion are transferred to Ben Gurion Airport for departure later in the evening or Wed. morning).

Day 10, Wed, March 9: This morning we drive to the Israel border near Jericho and cross into Jordan. We are met by our Jordanian guide and drive south on the King's Highway to Petra. On the way we visit Madaba, a Moabite city mentioned in the Exodus account in Numbers 21:30 and Joshua 13:9. The present-day city is known for the many mosaics found in the remains of floors in private homes and public buildings. Madaba is the site of the famed Mosaic Map. It is an index map of the region, dating from the sixth century, preserved in the floor of the Greek Orthodox Basilica of St. George. It is the earliest remaining representation of Jerusalem. The map provides important details of 6th century landmarks. This map is one key in developing scholarly knowledge about the physical layout of Jerusalem after the year 70.

Continue to Mt Nebo to stand in the shoes of Moses: "Then Moses climbed Mt Nebo from the plains of Moab to the top of Pisgah, across from Jericho. There the Lord showed him the whole land...then the Lord said to him, This is the land I promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob when I said, I will give it to your descendants. I have let you see it with your eyes, but you will not cross over into it. And Moses the servant of the Lord died there in Moab, as the Lord had said. He buried him in Moab, in the valley opposite Beth Peor, but to this day no one knows where his grave is." – Deut. 34

Day 11, Thurs, March 10: Today we spend a full day exploring Petra, the city that was carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans and lost to civilization until re-discovered by the Swiss explorer Burkhardt. We enter this World Heritage site through the Siq, a narrow fissure between the cliffs, to reach the Treasury, Roman Theater, Courts, Temple of the Winged Lion and other monuments. Note: this is a good place to ride a camel...

At the end of the day we drive two hours south to Aqaba for dinner and overnight at a fabulous hotel!

Day 12, Fri, March 11: Today is our free day in Aqaba to swim in the ocean or hotel pool, snorkle, rest! Dinner and overnight Aqaba. Those leaving the tour after Jordan are transferred to Amman in the late afternoon for a short hotel night before an early morning flight.

Walk Like An Egyptian - video

Day 13, Sat, March 12: We depart Aqaba and cross into Israel for short transfer to the Egyptian border at Taba. Continue to Mt. Sinai for dinner and overnight.

Day 14, Sun, March 13: Early morning climb to top of Mt. Sinai passing St. Catherine's Monastery.

Return to hotel for breakfast then drive across the Sinai Desert in reverse of the traditional Exodus route passing under the Suez Canal to Cairo. Dinner and overnight Cairo.

Day 15, Mon, March 14: Flight to Luxor (Thebes of the Bible) and start of 4 day Nile Cruise on 5 star deluxe ship.

Visit East Bank sites: Karnak and Luxor Temples. Lunch and dinner onboard.

Day 16, Tues, March 15: Morning visit to the Valley of the Kings.

Nile Cruise departs in early afternoon to Edfu. Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard.

Day 17, Wed, March 16: We continue on Nile Cruise to Kom Ombo. Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard.

Day 18, Thurs, March 17: Nile Cruise arrives Aswan. We visit Aswan Dam

Philae Island

and the unfinished Obelisk in the stone quarries.

Day 19, Fri, March 18: Flight from Aswan to Cairo, balance of day touring Cairo.

Day 20, Sat, March 19: Tour Cairo; Pyramids at Giza

the Sphinx

Egyptian Museum and...

Coptic Cairo. Dinner and overnight Cairo.

Day 21, Sun, March 20: Transfer to Cairo airport for flight home with this amazing tour dancing in your head! Arrive Portland same day.

PRICING AND ENROLLMENT FORM

Holy Lands Tour • Israel with extensions to Jordan and Egypt with a Nile Cruise

ISRAEL $3499* PER PERSON SHARING DOUBLE • SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT $699

ISRAEL AND JORDAN $4498* PER PERSON SHARING DOUBLE • SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT $299

ISRAEL, JORDAN AND EGYPT WITH NILE CRUISE $6697 • SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT $599
*Updated 2/21/15, land tour price based on minimum of 15 tour members (tour hosts not included in 15)

Extensions: pricing is based on group size. Typically some return home following the Israel portion of the tour due to time and/or financial constraints. Our company policy is to operate extensions regardless of size because this is often the one and only time our clients have the opportunity to take this tour and they do not want to miss Petra or the Pyramids, for example. Many companies cancel tours if they are small...our tours continue even if the groups are under 15. This requires a per person surcharge for Jordan and Egypt for less than 15 as follows: Jordan: 6 @ $300; 8 @ $250; 10 @ $200 • Egypt with Nile Cruise: 6 @ $500; 8 @ $400; 10 @ $300. When counting the total number it does not include tour leaders, hosts and guides.


Price above includes: base airfare in the amount of $1000, which is subject to change until purchased, transfers, entrance fees, first class hotels, guides, deluxe a/c vehicles, breakfast and dinner at hotels, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Nile cruise, tips for guides, drivers and hotel dining staff.

Price above does not include: (1) Airline taxes and fuel surcharges, which are subject to change until purchased, budget $500 (2) Lunches (3) If extending Israel, Jordan exit taxes, Egypt visa - budget $100 (4) travel insurance - based on tour cost and your age, call our office for quote (5) personal items such as cleaning, room service, phone calls, bottled water, cokes, drinks at meals.

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