Holy Land 2010 - Information - Itinerary Page - Special Offer January Dates
HURRY! Offer Expires October 31 or When Space is Full!
The price of this program reflects a $200 savings for new registatrants who purchase the full package
(i.e., international air and ground arrangements) from EOT.
Your Journey will Include:
• Round Trip Airfare • Deluxe Motorcoaches • Wonderful Accommodations in Jerusalem and Galilee
• Guided Sightseeing • Entrance Fees • Daily Breakfast Buffets • Full Dinner Daily • Online Bible Study Guide • and much more!
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Depart the USA
Your spiritual pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on an overnight flight.
Day 2 - Arrival in the Holy Land
You will be welcomed to the Holy Land by our airport representative and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy dinner before you rest.
Day 3 - The Galilee
With Bible in hand, cross the waters of the Sea of Galilee aboard a Kinnereth Sailing Company boat. Along the way, participate in a special on board worship service. Travel to Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee. Visit the synagogue which stands on the site where Jesus taught. Recall his teaching and preaching the gospel of the kingdom (Matt.4:13, 23). At Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar, you’ll learn about the “Ancient Boat”, a rare example of the kind of boat in which Jesus would have sailed. Travel to the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus preached to the people (Matt. 5-7). At Tabgha, the traditional location for the calling of the disciples and the feeding of the 5000, you’ll visit the Church of the Fish and the Loaves (Luke 9:10-17). You’ll also visit the Chapel of the Primacy where three times Peter professed his devotion to the risen Christ (John 21). At the River Jordan you can remember your baptism in the Yardenit Baptismal Site.
Day 4 - Beit Shean, Nazareth, Megiddo and Caesarea
Visit the ruins of Beit Shean which was continuously inhabited for 5000 years and was one of the Roman cities Jesus passed on his way from Galilee to Jerusalem. Visit Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood home (Matthew 2: 23). Travel the ancient caravan route to Tel Megiddo where 20 different cities lie superimposed upon each other. Visit the Roman Aqueduct and Theatre at Caesarea, a center of the early Christians. Here, Cornelius became the first Gentile convert to the new religion (Acts 10) and Paul was imprisoned before being taken to Rome for Trial.
Day 5 - Jericho, Qumran, and Bethlehem
Travel to Jericho and visit the ruins of the ancient city, which was conquered by Joshua (Josh. 6: 1, 2, 20). From Jericho, you can see the traditional site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matt. 4: 1-11). Even today, the road from Jericho to Jerusalem twists for miles as it climbs from below sea level into the Judean mountains. Jesus traveled the nearby Roman road, the setting of His parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 30-36). Travel to Qumran, site of the Dead Sea Scroll discovery, to discuss the mysterious community of Essenes who once lived on the shores of the Dead Sea. In Bethlehem, you’ll visit the cave revered as the place where Jesus was born (Matt. 1: 18 - 25; Luke 2: 1- 7). The church, which was constructed on the site, is the world’s oldest functioning church. Nearby you’ll view Shepherds’ Field where the Good News was first heard.
Day 6 - Jerusalem
Visit the Haas Promenade and enjoy a panoramic view from the south of Jerusalem, the Old City walls and the hill called Mount Moriah where Abraham was commanded by God to offer Isaac as a burnt offering (Gen. 22: 2, 4). View the Kidron Valley and the Valley of Gehenna. Stand atop the Mount of Olives as Jesus did and enjoy a remarkable view of the “Golden City” of Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount and Dome of the Rock. Forty days after his resurrection, Jesus ascended into heaven from the Mount of Olives (Acts 1: 9 - 12). Visit the Chapel of the Ascension. Pray in the Garden of Gethsemane as Jesus prayed (Matt. 26: 36 - 44). Continue to Mount Zion to visit the House of the High Priest Caiaphas where Jesus was imprisoned for a night (Matt. 26: 57 - 65). Stand in the Upper Room, revered as the place of the Last Supper (Mark 14: 12 - 26). View the site of King David’s Tomb.
Day 7 - Jerusalem and the Old City
Visit the Southern Wall Excavations of the ancient Temple, including the Teaching Steps and the Western Wall. Walk the Cardo, the ancient main street of the Old City. Once lined with shops it is now partially restored. View the Pool of Bethesda (John 5: 1-31) where Jesus performed the Sabbath miracle, and sing a hymn in the Church of St. Anne. Visit Herod’s Antonia Fortress where Jesus was brought before Pontius Pilate (Luke 23: 1-11). Walk the Via Dolorosa, “the Way of the Cross,” and stand in reverence at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Day 8 - Leisure Day with Optional Masada and Dead Sea Tour
Explore on-your-own or visit Masada (additional charge), Herod’s mountaintop fortress which became the last stronghold of the Jewish Rebellion against the Romans. Ride the cable car to the top to explore. Peer down upon the remains of the Roman camps and siege ramp below. Time permitting, you’ll stop briefly at the Shores of the Dead Sea for a quick dip in the salt and mineral laden waters.
Day 9 - Jerusalem
Travel to Ein Karem, known as the birthplace of John the Baptist and the place where the Virgin Mary visited Elisabeth (Luke 1: 26-40). Time permitting, you will visit Yad Vashem. Visit and worship at the Garden Tomb, possible site of the garden of Joseph of Arimathea and experience the reality of the Resurrection. Your afternoon is free for exploring.
Day 10 - Extension or Return
Depart on an exciting extension or return to USA
*plus tax, tips, etc.
Important Note: the $200 Discount above is available to new registrants who purchase the full package (i.e., international air and ground arrangements). New registrants who arrange their own international air will enjoy a $100 Discount.
FINE PRINT---------------------------------------------------------
INCLUDED IN PRICE: Roundtrip Airfare, Deluxe Motorcoaches, First Class Hotels, Guided Sightseeing, Entrance fees to sites visited, Breakfast and Dinner daily.
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE - WILL APPEAR ON YOUR INVOICE: 1)$59 Basic Gratuities, $98 for Cairo; $108 for Luxor; $118 for Nile Cruise; $85 for Jordan; 2)$398 Taxes, Facilities Charge and Security Fees, Departure, Immigration and Customs Fees; 3)$90 Non-refundable Administrative Fee.
ALSO NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE: 1)Optional Travel Protection Program (see box); 2)Extensions and Optional sightseeing as listed in the brochure; 3)Miscellaneous fees such as Individual Transfers; Passports, Laundry, Lunches, Beverages at Meals; Excess Baggage and Items of a Personal Nature; 4)Fuel Surcharges which may be imposed by airlines and other suppliers. If applicable, fuel surcharge will be paid by the passenger; 5) Voluntary “Love Offering” for Guide and Driver; 6) Any increase in taxes and/or fees imposed after the printing of this brochure; 7)$100 Document fee for Non-US and Non-Canadian residents.
PAYMENT: A full deposit of $300 per person is required. Final payment for trip, including optional travel protection premium if applicable, is due 105 days prior to departure. Thereafter, a late payment fee of $100 will be assessed. EOT reserves the right to add a surcharge if the dollar declines by more than 5% against the Israel Shekel based on foreign exchange rates in effect on SEPTEMBER 1, 2009.
SAVINGS: The $200 Discount listed on the cover is available to new registrants who purchase the full package (i.e., international air and ground arrangements). New registrants who arrange their own international air will enjoy a $100 Discount. Additional discounts are not available in conjunction with this special offer.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Price is based on double occupancy. When available, single rooms are often smaller than doubles. While EOT will try to match roommates, EOT cannot guarantee a roommate will be available. Roommates may be assigned as late as 35 days prior to departure and, if one is not available or you request a single room, the following charges apply: $498 during the basic week; $350 for Cairo; $398 for Luxor; $398 for Nile Cruise; $350 for Jordan.
ITINERARY CHANGES: If itinerary changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged $90 per night; single rooms $150 per night. Meals for extra nights are not included.
CANCELLATION FEES: 100% of Cancellation Fees are covered by the optional Travel Protection Program provided premium has been paid and reason for cancellation is insurable. Those who do not take travel protection should be aware of the following cancellation penalties: From day of registration to 105 days prior to departure, you will be charged the $90 non-refundable administrative fee plus any airline fees. Additionally, thereafter, you will be charged any airline penalties and a single room supplement if your cancellation forces your roommate into a single plus the following charges: 104-60 days = $400; 59-45 days = $600; 44-31 days = 40% of total cost; 30 days to day of departure = 100% of total cost. In addition, cancellation fees for Luxor and Nile Cruise are: 59-31 days = 25% of extension cost; 30-0 days = 100%. Submit cancellation in writing. On or after day of departure, no refund for any services not used.
Release Information: Payment of deposit indicates permission for EOT or its agents to record the registrant’s participation and appearance on video tape, audio tape, film, photograph, or any other medium and to use the registrant’s name, likeness, voice, comments, submitted documentation, written papers, and/or biographical material without restrictions or limitation for any advertising, marketing, publicity, educational or promotional purpose which EOT or its agents deem appropriate, unless the registrant or guardian otherwise notifies EOT in writing prior to departure.
AIRLINE ROUTES and TICKETS: In order to keep prices low, EOT does not guarantee the most direct routing to your final destination. Once “printed”, airline tickets cannot be changed or refunded thereafter. Air transportation to/from your destination will be economy class aboard IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEX non-refundable, non-amendable tickets for groups of 10 or more flying together for entire itinerary.
FLIGHT TIMES: All flight times are subject to change by the airlines without advance notice. EOT is not responsible for such changes or delays and does not reimburse expenses resulting from such delays. If making own flight arrangements to departure city, we recommend you purchase a ticket which can be changed without large penalties.
Except where otherwise stated, EOT acts only as agent for the relevant supplier in securing hotels, transportation and other travel services and in no event shall EOT be liable for failure by any such supplier to render any transportation, lodging or other travel service to be provided on the tour. EOT assumes no liability for injury, death, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may occur by reason of any negligent or willful act or omission of any suppliers of service. EOT does not own or operate any of the suppliers of services to your tour. Similarly without limiting the foregoing, passenger agrees to hold EOT harmless for any defect in any vehicle, plane, boat, bus, car, van or other vehicle, act of war or insurrection, terrorist activity, revolt or other civil uprising, military action, strikes or labor unrest or any Act of God or for any other act of any third party. Florida law will be applicable to any dispute which arises out of/or concerns this brochure or your tour.
Enrollment in and payment of deposit constitutes your acceptance of the “Fine Print”. Educational Opportunities Tours is the tour operator and is solely responsible for the travel program. Educational Opportunities Tours is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel. Registration No. ST24130. CST2027682-40
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• Guided Sightseeing
• Entrance Fees
• Daily Breakfast Buffets
• Full Dinner Daily
• Online Bible Study Guide
• and much more!
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