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Book of Revelation & Israel Tour |
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New Testament stories come alive when you visit the lands of Israel and Turkey where they occurred. This program will provide an opportunity to explore these New Testament sites. In Turkey you will explore Pergamon, Smyrna, Sardis, Ephesus and the Greek Isle of Patmos. In Israel your visit will include Galilee, Nazareth, Masada, Bethlehem, Jerusalem and much more!
Come experience with us where the ancient apostles and the Savior taught. Under the direction of a great teacher, you will increase your knowledge and understanding of this part of the world, that has been home to wonderful sacred events and great civilizations.Your life will never be the same!
ISRAEL ONLY - $2415 per person double occupancy
For those interested in visiting Israel only, you may join the tour May 12-21 to experience all of the wonderful and sacred sights of the area.
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$4410
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May 6-21, 2013 |
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Notes: NEW LOWER PRICE!
Cash discount - $100 off per person
Israel only/ May 12 - 23 $2415 per person double occupancy
Turkey only/ May 3-13 $1932 per person double occupancy
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Tour ID: TS3E43 |
Graph Definitions(?)
Religious Focus:
Sightseeing:
Activity Level:
DELUXE TOUR Price includes:
• Deluxe motor coach transportation
• Local guides
• Experienced educator leader
• Hotel accommodations in 4/5 star hotels
• Customized sightseeing tour designed by your tour leader with extra sites on the itinerary
• Tour of the Island of Patmos
• Flight Izmir-Istanbul-Tel Aviv
• Entrance fees
• Gratuities
• Group Medical and Emergency Medical Evacuation coverage
• Group Visa to Turkey
• Book on the Holy Land
• All breakfast and dinner meals
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Not Included:
• Airfare from Salt Lake City to Istanbul, Turkey/Tel Aviv to Salt Lake City - $1600(lower fares may become available
• Additional possible airfare from cities other than Salt Lake City
• Sightseeing not included on the itinerary
• Additional hotel accommodations
• Items of a personal nature (e.g. phone calls, room service, internet, etc.)
• Additional travel insurance and cancellation waiver
• Lunches (on land tour)
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Optional Pricing:
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Payment Terms:
$500 deposit is due at the time of booking
Final payment is due 06 March 2013
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Contact Information:
Questions on air and payments:
Karen Gerlach
Toll Free 866-277-0900 or 801-363-4497
Fax 801-364-4330
Questions related to land itinerary:
Haws Marble, 801-815-1387
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Days 1–2: May 6-7
U.S.A. • Transatlantic Flight • Istanbul, Turkey
We will take a morning flight from our various U.S.A. homes, change planes at JFK airport in New York, and arrive the following morning at the airport in Istanbul, Turkey. Upon arrival at Istanbul International Airport in Istanbul, a representative will meet and assist you with your transfer. Today we start our day with a visit to the impressive and magnificent Haghia Sophia built by Constantine the Great and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century. It is one of the world’s greatest architectural marvels. After lunch (not included) we will visit the fascinating and impressive Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii), famous for its six minarets, its’ beautiful blue Iznik tiles, unique architecture and marble latticework. Then we will finish the day with a visit to Grand Bazaar which is the world’s biggest and the oldest shopping venue. Afternoon we will turn back to the hotel for overnight.(D)
Day 3: May 8
Troy
Early departure from the hotel and leaving Istanbul behind, your drive takes you to the Northern Aegean city of Canakkale along the sea of Marmara and across he Dardanell. Visit the legendary city of Troy, immortalized by Homer in the stories of King Priamus, Hector, Paris and the beautiful Helen. See the archaeological excavations that have revealed nine separate periods of settlement and the ruins of city walls, house foundations, a temple and a theatre. Also see the symbolic replica wooden Trojan horse that commemorates the epic war machine that was constructed in the 13th century BC. Drive to Asos. (B/D)
Day 4: May 9
Pergamon •Thyatira • Smyrna
After breakfast we will travel to Bergama (Rev. 2:12–17), which was ancient Pergamon, where we will discuss why John addressed the Saints. We will see the very impressive acropolis, Temple of Athena as well as the ruins of Asklepion and the Red Basilica. Afterward we will visit another of the seven cities at Thyatira (Rev. 2:18–29). Finally, we will visit the site of ancient Smyrna (Rev.2:8-11), one of the seven cities having members of the Christian faith addressed by John the Apostle in the Book of Revelation. Dinner and overnight in Izmir. (B/D)
Day 5: May 10
Philadelphia • Sardis • Laodicea • Colossae
Today we will visit the site of Philadelphia also one of the Seven Churches of Revelation (Rev. 3: 7-13). Christ told those who overcame that He would write upon them "the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is New Jerusalem." (Rev.3: 12) Today, not much is left to mark the spot. You will see an ancient wall and the remains of a Byzantine basilica. Travel to Sardis, another of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Jesus told Sardis, "I know thy works, that thou hast a name, that thou livest, and art dead"(Rev. 3: 1-6).
Coins were minted and the dyeing of wool originated in Sardis. Laodicea contains many acres of ruins to visit including a stadium and remnants of a sophisticated water system. Nearby Colossae is well-known throughout Christian circles as the receiver of Paul's letter to the Colossians. Today, the town has fallen into obscurity and nothing remains. Then we drive to Pamukkale which was ancient Hierapolis. Here we will have dinner and spend the night. (B/D)
Day 6: May 11
Pamukkale • Ephesus
After breakfast we will visit Hierapolis. This was Philip the Evangelist's home. We will tour the extensive necropolis, churches and baths. We will next make our way to the most impressive Roman ruins in the world, those of the ancient city of Ephesus (Ephesians; Rev 1:11: 2:1-7: Acts 18:19-28: 19:1-4). This was the home of Paul between 54 and 57 A.D. on his third missionary journey, and John spent many years here at a later time. Nearby we visit the Virgin Mary's House on a wooded hilltop where it was miraculously discovered. This famous city was the capital of the Asia Province and the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the great Temple of Artemis (called Diana by the Romans). You will walk through the marble streets of this city, seeing the ruined library, baths, latrines, marketplace, temples, and the huge theater mentioned in Acts 19. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B/D)
Day 7: May 12
Kusadasi (Ephesus) • Patmos
This morning we will sail the waters Paul, Timothy, Luke, Barnabas, and other early leaders sailed on their many missionary journeys. We visit the picturesque port of the Isle of Patmos. We will take the scenic tour around the island, including the Grotto of Apocalypse. Here John received the magnificent visions he recorded in the book of Revelation. We will share insights into the meaning of this prophetic book before returning to Kusadasi for the evening. (B/D)
ISRAEL ONLY OPTION - $2415
Today you will depart the U.S.A. traveling all night and arriving into Tel Aviv the following afternoon. You will tranfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv where you will meet up with the rest of the tour group.
Day 8: May 13
Izmir • Tel Aviv, Israel
We will take an afternoon flight from Izmir to the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. This airport is near New Testament Lydda, where Peter healed Aeneas and then went to Jaffa, where he raised Tabitha from the dead. If time allows, we will visit the historic city of Jaffa before checking in the hotel in Tel Aviv for the night. (B/D)
Day 9: May 14
Jaffa • Caesarea • Haifa • Muhraka • Galilee
If weren’t able to last night, we will visit Jaffa, where Peter received the important revelation about taking the gospel to the Gentiles. Then we will drive through Tel Aviv, the largest Jewish metropolitan area in the world, and then north along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to the Roman New Testament seaside capital, Caesarea. Here in the ancient Roman theatre, we will study the biblical events that happened in this place. We will then drive to Haifa (modern port of Israel and center of the Baha’i faith), stop for a view, and recount some LDS Church history related to this area. We will drive along the top of Mount Carmel to Muhraka, the traditional site of Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal, to enjoy a view of the Jezreel Valley and talk about the importance of this valley both anciently and now. If time allows, we’ll proceed to the ancient tel of Megiddo with its 22 levels of historical occupation and discuss its past and possible future. We will drive on to Tiberias, named in honor of the Roman emperor, and make a brief stop in upper Tiberias to see the new LDS branch building as well as view the lake. We will drive to our hotel on the Sea of Galilee to check in at Kibbutz Nof Ginosar, where we will stay for three nights on the beautiful western shore of the lake. Following dinner, we will have an opportunity for a possible swim in the Sea of Galilee. (B/D)
Day 10: May 15
Galilee • Capernaum • Golan Heights
Our day will begin early with a visit to the site of ancient Capernaum, Jesus’ home during His ministry. We will visit the Mount of Beatitudes, the traditional site of the Sermon on the Mount. We may stop for lunch at Kibbutz Nof Ginosar which we each pay for our own. On the way north we will pass the ruins of Tel Hazor, an ancient Canaanite citadel conquered by Joshua. We will stop at Banias, ancient Caesarea Philippi, at the foot of Mount Hermon. On the Golan Heights we will stop at Mount Bental to not only admire the view but to orient ourselves to the geography and history of the area. Upon our return to the lake, we will take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Nof Ginosar and visiting the boat museum. (B/D)
Day 11: May 16
Mount Tabor • Nazareth Village • Sepphoris
Today we will focus mainly on sites related to the Savior’s ministry. After arriving at the bottom, we will
take taxicabs to the top of Mount Tabor, the probable site of Christ’s transfiguration, and discuss the sacred
events that happened here. Our drive will take us past Nain and into the Jezreel Valley to the lovely city
of Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus, where we will visit the Nazareth Village (developed to show life
as it existed at the time of Jesus) and briefly reflect on His early life. We will drive to Sepphoris to visit
the interesting ruins of the large city, where Joseph may have worked near their small village. As we turn
to the Sea of Galilee area, we will enter the Beit Netofa Valley and pass by the remains of biblical Cana,
where Jesus turned water into wine, before arriving back at Nof Ginosar. (B/D)
Day 12: May 17
Beit Shean • Masada • Dead Sea Area • Qumran
Our early morning travels will take us south along the Jordan River Valley to the Dead Sea area. We will arrive on the east side of the ancient mountaintop fortress built by King Herod, Masada. We will take the tram to the top and then explore the ruins of this historic site. We will have lunch and one of the most unusual floating experiences of a lifetime at the Dead Sea. We will stop at Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. If time allows we will stop in Jericho before seeing the Old Roman Road through the Wadi Kelt and then in to Jerusalem. We will check in to the Olive Tree Hotel for the remainder of our time in the Holy Land. Some may wish to return to the Western Wall to watch the Jewish people welcome in the Sabbath. (B/D)
Day 13: May 18
Jerusalem • BYU Jerusalem Center • Bethlehem
Our orientation to Jerusalem begins at the Mount of Olives, where we will view the Old City as we point out the major sites and give some of the city’s history. We continue this unforgettable Sabbath at the BYU Jerusalem Center with an early tour. Here we’ll study the historical development of the city of Jerusalem, visit the olive and wine presses, and see other wonderful things as we explore that remarkable building and its grounds. Then we join the Jerusalem Branch for sacrament meeting. Our next stop will be a visit to the Orson Hyde Memorial Garden for another view of the Old City and a review of some of the interesting LDS history related to this land. We will travel to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity. Our next stop is at Shepherds’ Field to summarize the momentous event that occurred in the Bethlehem area. (B/D)
Day 14: May 19
Jerusalem
We will enter the Old City through the Dung Gate to tour the Holy Mount or Mount Moriah - site of the temples of Solomon and Herod and location of the magnificent Dome of the Rock and the El Aksa Mosque. Then we will visit the Western Wall, a site sacred to Jews today, before visiting the Mount Ophel
Ruins at the Davidson Center. We will then visit the Jewish Quarter, including the Roman Cardo. If time allows, we will visit the new exhibits at Yad Vashem, Dead Sea Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book and the Model City of Jerusalem, which shows the city near the time of the Savior.We will go down to the City of David that includes Hezekiah’s Tunnel and
wade through this exciting third-of-a-mile historic marvel. We’ll see the true Pool of Siloam and other recently uncovered ruins of the biblical period.(B/D)
Day 15: May 20
Jerusalem
Today will prove to be an unforgettable experience as we tread the footsteps of the Savior, reviewing the last 24 hours of His mortal ministry. We will begin with a visit to the upper room, where the Savior held a temple like meeting with the Twelve and the sacrament was introduced. In the Garden of Gethsemane, centuries old olive trees will remind us of the sacred account of our Savior’s suffering and arrest. We will then return to Mount Zion, the traditional site of the House of Caiaphas the high priest, where the Savior was illegally tried after His arrest in Gethsemane. After lunch we will enter Lion’s Gate, where we walk to the Pool of Bethesda area to discuss the events in John 5 before going on to the general area of the Antonia Fortress, where Jesus was sentenced to be crucified. From there we will walk out the Damascus Gate to Golgotha, the place of the Crucifixion. Our day will conclude at the Garden Tomb, where the body of Christ was interred and from which He rose on that Easter Sunday so long ago. Then we will return to the hotel for dinner and preparation for our departure to the U.S.A. later this evening. (B/D)
Day 16: May 21
Holy Land • Transatlantic Flight • Home
The night will be spent flying from the Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv to the U.S.A.—taking with us never-to-be-forgotten memories and friendships.
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