THE HOLY LAND 2010

 

10 – DAYS ISRAEL EDUCATIONAL TOUR

 

PERSONALLY HOSTED BY Harold R. Spencer, Jr. & Evangelist Pamela Spencer



SPECIAL GUEST ELDER EDITH JOYNES


EDUCATIONAL THEME:
FOOTPRINTS: WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS

 

DEPARTING: MARCH 6, 2010

Depart from: Baltimore, Washington

 

PRICE: $2,788.00 PER PERSON

DEPOSIT: $200 PER PERSON – DUE June 15, 2008

 

PRICE INCLUDES:

Round Trip Air Fare, Deluxe Motorcoach, Guided Sightseeing, Entrance Fee to Sites Visited, 5-Star Hotels, Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Daily

Not Included: Passport, Travel Insurance, Daily Lunch

 

TOUR COORDINATOR: First Class Travel and Tours – (301) 652-3173

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ISRAEL TOUR GUIDE – MUNZER T. ADAMEH

 

Mr. Adameh was born in the Old City of Jerusalem to a family that has lived there since the 7th century.  He attended school in Jerusalem until college, when he went to The University of California, Los Angeles, received a Bachelor’s Degree in the Middle East History.  After Returning to Israel, he attended the Jordan University in Amman, Jordan and then transferred to Hebrew University in Jerusalem, earning a Master’s Degree in Archaeology.  He has participated in numerous Archaeological digs, he worked for Israel’s Department of Antiquities, and has completed the requirements to be a Licensed Tour Guide.  He is very popular and well-known tour guide in the international tourism industry.  In addition to his many talents, Mr. Adameh is an educator, a lecturer, and speaks five languages fluently.  Also, former television anchorman for local Jerusalem TV Station, Mr. Adameh is an Arab Palestinian Christian and Israeli Citizen.

 

PRICE INCLUDES

Air Fare, Deluxe hotels, buffet breakfast and dinner daily, sightseeing, entrance fees, tips, taxes and transfers.

DAY 1 & 2: USA TO THE HOLY LAND

Your spiritual pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on an overnight flight.  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 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 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 Romans 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 fro 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 Shepherd’s Field where the Good News was first heard.

DAY 6: JERUSALEM

Visit the Haas Promenade and enjoy a panoramic view form 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).  On Mount Zion visit the house of the High Priest Caiaphas where Jesus was imprisoned for a night (Matt 25:57-65). 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 Temple including the Teaching Steps and the Western Wall.  Walk the Cardo, the ancient main street of the Old City once lined with shops, 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 OPTINAL MASADA AND DEAD SEA TOUR

Explore on-your-own or visit Masada (additional charge).  Herod’s mountain 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 & 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). Visit and worship at the Garden Tomb, possible site of the Joseph of Arimathea and experience the reality of the Resurrection.  The afternoon is free for exploring.

DAY 10: RETURN TO USA

 

 

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Host: Harold R. Spencer Jr. & Evangelist Pamela M. Spencer

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