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Lands of the Bible Cruise 2011 aboard the Norwegian Jade

Starting from $2,198**Taxes & Fees Apply

This Trip Visits:

  Egypt • Israel (Holy Land) • Italy • Turkey

Trip Includes:

Roundtrip Airfare, Deluxe Motorcoaches, Deluxe Cruise Ship, First Class Hotels, Guided Shore Excursions, Study Guide, Entrance Fees, Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner when aboard Ship

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  1. Nov. 4 - Departure

    Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA.

  2. Nov. 5 - Ancient Rome

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    Arrive in Rome and begin your tour of Ancient Rome. History is woven through the streets and neighborhoods of Rome as in no other city. Today you’ll explore the many wonders of ancient Rome when you visit the magnificent Colosseum. From the most sacred hill of ancient Rome, Campidoglio, you’ll view the Forum. You’ll also view the Circus Maximus, Mamertine Prison, and the Arch of Titus, the famous Baths of Caracalla and the Arch of Constantine. You’ll see the Victor Emanuel Monument and the Monti Region, Rome’s most ancient neighborhood which spreads over three of her seven hills. Board your ship this afternoon. View Deck Plans.

  3. Nov. 6 - Day at Sea

  4. Nov. 7 - Day at Sea

  5. Nov. 8 - Alanya, Turkey

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    The Aspendos amphitheatre, known for its outstanding acoustics, is extremely well preserved and still in use today for special events. Nearby is Perge, a Hellenistic city where Paul preached (Acts 14: 25). The ruins of a large stadium, baths, and a tomb give ample evidence of its former greatness. Paul and Barnabas visited here on their first journey.

  6. Nov. 9 - Cyprus

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    The first visit on Paul’s first journey was the island of Cyprus. Barnabas and John Mark accompanied Paul on this part of the journey and the three preached the word of God on the island in the “synagogues of the Jews” (Acts 13:4-5). Today you will arrive in Limassol, Cyprus a modern port. From here you will continue on to ancient Paphos where Paul and Barnabas brought the gospel to the Roman proconsul Sergius Paulus and were resisted by the sorcerer known as Bar-Jesus (Acts 13:6-12).

  7. Nov. 10 - Haifa

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    Your cruise ship docks in the port of Haifa. Travel inland to the Sea of Galilee. Much of the Gospel is centered around the Sea. You’ll stand on the Mount of the Beatitudes where Jesus gave his most famous sermon (Luke 6:12-49). 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). Visit the Chapel of the Primacy where three times Peter professed his devotion to the risen Christ (John 21). Travel to the shore town of Capernaum where Jesus called Peter, Andrew, James, John (Matt 4:13) and later Matthew. Stop by the River Jordan where those who wish to be baptized may do so.

  8. Nov. 11 - Ashdod

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    Dock in the port of Ashdod. Travel to Jerusalem and visit the Upper Room, the traditional site of the Last Supper. Visit the House of the High Priest Caiaphas, where Jesus was tried before the Sanhedrin. Stand upon the Mount of Olives and view the city as Jesus did. Wander among the olive trees of the Garden of Gethsemane. Enter the Old City and visit the Pool of Bethesda. You’ll walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue on to the Western Wall to pray before returning to the ship. (Lunch will be on your own today.)

  9. Nov. 12 - Cairo

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    Begin your tour of Cairo with a visit to the Egypt Museum which houses the King Tut treasures and many other artifacts from Egypt's long history. Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the last remaining ancient wonder, built before Moses and the Israelites were even in this ancient land.

  10. Nov. 13 - Alexandria

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    Dock in Alexandria, founded in 331 bc by Alexander the Great. See the site of the ancient library, lighthouse, and Pompey’s Pillar during your tour of Alexandria. Visit the catacombs and enjoy time to explore the old city. This evening set sail for Rome.

  11. Nov. 14 - Day at Sea

  12. Nov. 15 - Day at Sea

  13. Nov. 16 - Rome and Return to the USA

    Return home with memories to share or begin a exciting post-tour.