Wartburg Theological Seminary Study Tour

In the Footsteps of : A to Places, Peoples and Peace January 4-20, 2016 17 Days with optional extension to Jordan January 20-23

Led by Dr. Thomas Schattauer Group Travel Directors Enriching Lives Through Travel Since 1982 Caesarea, once the Roman capital of Palestine. geria was a pilgrim nun who jour- Thomas Schattauer is Profes- See the Crusader fortifications, the Roman amphi- sor of Liturgics and Dean of the theater, aqueduct, and the harbor from where the Eneyed to the Holy Land toward Chapel at Wartburg Theologi- Apostle Paul was taken to Rome. Continue to Je- the end of the fourth century. She cal Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa. rusalem and check into your accommodations lo- As a liturgical scholar, he is cated in the . Lutheran Guesthouse (B,D) was irrepressibly curious, devoutly fascinated with how the places Christian, and a careful observer of connected to Jesus’ life became FRI 15 JAN places and peoples. We will travel in places of pilgrimage and prayer Stop at the top of the Mount of Olives for a glori- and influenced the shape of ous view of Jerusalem and walk down the Palm her footsteps—and those of many liturgy and piety for Christians throughout the Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane. Dur- pilgrims before and since—as we world. He brings to this pilgrims’ tour an ongo- ing lunch meet with Rev. Mark Brown, Middle East ing concern for the life of Christian communities Director of Lutheran World Federation, located visit the biblical sites, explore the in the Middle East. Thomas is married to Paula on the grounds of LWR-funded Augusta Victoria story of Christian existence in this Carlson, the President of Luther College, and Hospital. Tour the only hospital that serves Pales- place, and encounter voices for enjoys the many opportunities to participate in tinian refugees. This afternoon join the Franciscan the life of the college. He is eager to welcome journey along the Stations of the Cross. Welcome peace among the people of Israel members of both the Wartburg Seminary and Shabbat at the Western Wall and attend an eve- and Palestine today. Luther College communities on this pilgrimage ning service at a synagogue. Lutheran Guest- tour to the Holy Land.​ house (B, L, D)

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY SAT 09 JAN SAT 16 JAN Jerusalem Visit Qasr al Yahud on the Jordan River, a baptismal This morning visit the Eastern Churches Center and Museum of the Melkite Greek Catholic Pa- MON 04 JAN Depart U.S. site near . Then travel to Masada where, on this rocky plateau, the Zealots held their last re- triarchate. Proceed to Mt. Sion to visit St. Peter in A meaningful journey of learning and discovery Gallicantu, the church that commemorates Peter’s begins today. Depart Chicago O’Hare and con- sistance against the Roman conquerors. Continue on to the , the lowest point on earth. betrayal of Christ, and its model of Byzantine Je- nect in Philadelphia with the overnight flight to rusalem. Continue to the Coenaculum, also called Tel Aviv via US Airways. (Meals in-flight) Later visit Qumran to see the actual caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. On the return to the Upper Room (Mk 14/Lk 22), the traditional site Bethlehem drive by Mar Saba . Luther- of Jesus’ last supper with his disciples. Lutheran TUE 05 JAN Arrive Tel Aviv/Bethlehem Guesthouse (B, D) Arrive at mid-afternoon in Tel Aviv where your an Guesthouse with overflow to Grand (B, D) guide and driver are waiting to transfer the group SUN 17 JAN Jerusalem to Bethlehem. Time permitting, enjoy a walking SUN 10 JAN Bethlehem Worship and enjoy fellowship with members the There will be options for worship in the Old City tour of Bethlehem’s Old City including Manger this morning including at the Lutheran Church of Square. Gather for a welcome dinner this evening. Lutheran Church of the Reformation in , where Wartburg graduate Saliba Rishmawi is pas- the Redeemer. This afternoon visit Yad Vashem, Lutheran Guesthouse with overflow to Grand the moving memorial to the Holocaust. At the (Meals in-flight, D) tor. Gather for a fellowship lunch (cost not includ- ed). Some may choose to remain in Bethlehem Israel Museum study the model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period. Meet with Ophir WED 06 JAN Bethlehem and attend worship there, including at Christmas Lutheran, where Mitri Raheb is pastor. The rest of Yarden to learn about the life of the Jewish people This morning attend the Mass at St. Cath- in the land of Israel and his perspective on what erine’s Church. Afterward witness the entrance of the afternoon is at your leisure for personal reflec- tion and individual pursuits. Later this afternoon will make for a resolution of conflict. Lutheran the Greek Patriarch at the Guesthouse (B, D) for the beginning of the Orthodox Christmas cel- visit the Mosque of Omar. Back at ICB meet with ebrations (tomorrow is Christmas Day in the Or- Dr. Rahman Abbad for a discussion of Islam. Lu- theran Guesthouse with overflow to Grand (B, D) MON 18 JAN Jerusalem thodox calendar). This afternoon have a conversa- Begin the day at the Western Wall and the Temple tion over lunch with Zoughbi Zoughbi, Director of MON 11 JAN Bethlehem/Galilee Mount. The Western Wall is the holiest site in Jeru- the Wi’am Center for Conflict Resolution. After the salem for Jews, and the Temple Mount, or Haram al talk, visit Aida Refugee Camp where Palestinians Depart Bethlehem and drive to Nazareth to visit the Mary of Nazareth International Center. Cele- Sharif, with the Al Aqsa Mosque, is equally sacred have lived since being forced from their homes in for the Muslims, second only to Mecca (no inside 1949. Tonight return to Manger Square for Christ- brate holy communion in the chapel overlooking the of the Annunciation. Visit the Basilica visits to the mosques available). See the Church mas Eve celebrations. Lutheran Guesthouse with of St. Anne, a 12th-century Crusader church, and overflow to Grand (B, L, D) and the museum and excavations there, followed by a visit to the Church of St. Joseph. Continue to the Pool of Bethesda. Gather for a farewell din- the Sea of Galilee to check in at your hotel for din- ner at the Philadelphia Restaurant this evening. THU 07 JAN Bethlehem Lutheran Guesthouse (B, D) This morning visit Efrat for a tour of this Israeli ner and overnight. Pilger Haus (B, D) settlement led by one of its residents. Drive to TUE 19 JAN Jerusalem/Departure Hebron to visit the Tombs of the Patriarchs (tra- TUE 12 JAN Galilee This morning see the first century “Jesus Boat” at Check out of the hotel this morning – two day ditional burial site of and Sarah) at the rooms will be available. This day is entirely free Ibrahimi Mosque. Tour this complex Palestinian Nof Ginosar Kibbutz, followed by a boat ride on the peaceful waters of the Galilee. Visit the Ancient for individual pursuits. You may wish to walk the city with either the Hebron Rehabilitation Com- ramparts, climb the tower of the Lutheran Church mittee (HRC) or the Ecumenical Accompaniment Synagogue and St. Peter’s House at Capernaum. Drive along the north shore to to visit the of the Redeemer, explore the Citadel Museum, Program in Palestine and Israeli (EAPPI). Visit the attend vespers at the Armenian Cathedral of St. hilltop fortress of King Herod (Herodion) en route Church of the Multiplication and the Chapel of the Primacy of Peter. Pilger Haus (B, D) James, join the daily 4pm at the Church to Bethlehem. Lutheran Guesthouse with over- of the Holy Sepulcher, or spend some time in the flow to Grand (B, D) WED 13 JAN Galilee Old City shops. This evening transfer to the airport for flight check-in and departure at 11:30P. Those FRI 08 JAN Bethlehem Begin the day at the Church of the Beatitudes, one of the most beautiful in the Galilee region. Then extending to Jordan will remain overnight at the Tour the International Center of Bethlehem (ICB). guesthouse. (B, D) Visit Dar Al-Kalima College and Dar Al-Kalima visit the excavations at Chorazim before driving north, near the Lebanon border. Visit Tel Dan and Health and Wellness Center. Both are outgrowths WED 20 JAN Return to U.S. of the ICB, intended to promote the healthy de- Banias Springs (Caesarea Philippi), a source of the Jordan River. Pilger Haus (B, D) Pass through immigration and customs in Phila- velopment of the local community, Christians and delphia this morning and connect with the con- Muslims alike, to take their place in the Palestinian THU 14 JAN Galilee/Jerusalem tinuing flight to Chicago. Arrive home this same future. Meet with the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb during day enriched with a new understanding of the an- lunch to hear about the role of Palestinian Chris- Meet with former Archbishop Elias Chacour in Ibilin. Abuna Chacour was the Archbishop of the cient world, the land of the Bible, and the peoples tians in the Holy Land. Continue for a visit at Shep- of Israel and Palestine. (B, Meals in-flight) herds Fields and a Bedouin tent dinner. Lutheran Melkite Greek Catholic Church in the Galilee, an Guesthouse with overflow to Grand (B, L, D) ambassador for non-violence, and noted for pro- Code: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner moting reconciliation between Arabs and Israelis. Itinerary subject to change. Drive to the Mediterranean coast and the site of Speakers subject to availability OPTIONAL Jordan Extension WHAT’S INCLUDED? COST SUMMARY WED 20 JAN Jerusalem/Petra This morning transfer to the Allenby Crossing to 55AIRFARE: Round-trip economy class airfare $4499 Jordan and meet your Jordanian guide, driver and from Chicago via US Airways or other ARC/ IATA approved scheduled carrier. Group Flights From Chicago coach. Visit -beyond-the-Jordan, which Tour Gratuities ($180)...... Included 5 has received recognition as the likely site where 5ACCOMMODATION: Fourteen nights ac- Airport/Departure Taxes ($664)...... Included John baptized Jesus. Continue through the vast commodation in Christian guesthouses *Costs per person based on double occupancy in USD desert to the village of Wadi Musa, which embrac- and superior tourist class hotels, double es the entrance to Petra – one of the Seven Mod- occupancy, with private facilities. Optional Individual Supplements ern Wonders of the World. Beit Zaman (B,D) 55MEALS: Breakfast and dinner daily with Single Room...... $650 three lunches as outlined in the itinerary. THU 21 JAN Petra 55GROUND TRANSPORT: Transfers and trans- Optional Extension to Jordan...... $919 Two thousand years ago the Nabateans carved a portation by deluxe motorcoach. Includes: Two nights in superior tourist class hotels; breakfast city out of rose red rock and it was rediscovered in 55SIGHTSEEING & SPEAKERS: Extensive daily and two dinners as outlined in the itinerary; transfers 1812. Today discover the formerly lost city of Petra and transportation by deluxe motorcoach; sightseeing during a half-day guided tour. Begin by walking sightseeing throughout; entrance fees throughout; entrance fees; experienced English-speaking through the dramatic “ciq” or canyon that opens included. Speakers’ honoraria included per tour guide for the duration in Jordan; Jordan Entry Visa; the itinerary. border taxes. Not included: Gratuities of $36 . upon the Treasury, El Khazneh, one of the most el- Single Room Supplement=$120. egant remains of antiquity. Beyond El Khazneh the 55PORTERAGE: Luggage handling of one visitor is surrounded on both sides by hundreds of piece per person. Costs: The tour cost is per person based on current Petra’s carved and built structures. Enjoy a full day 55EXPERT GUIDES: An experienced English- airfare from Chicago (other cities available), double of touring this amazing, once-hidden world. Beit speaking tour guide from arrival in Tel Aviv occupancy, tariffs and currency valuations as of March Zaman (B,D) through departure from Tel Aviv. 2015, a minimum of 20 travelers (10 on the optional extension), and subject to confirmation. While we will 55GRATUITIES: Gratuities to drivers/guides. do everything possible to maintain the listed price FRI 22 JAN Petra/Tel Aviv/Departure 55TAXES: Airport/foreign departure taxe and/or itinerary, they are subject to change due to Depart on the northbound journey to the village 55INSURANCE: Travel accident and sickness circumstances beyond our control. Single room sup- of Madeba to see the ancient mosaic map of the plements may have limited availability and are on a Holy Land. Drive to Mount Nebo where Moses insurance provided by Wartburg Seminary request basis only. viewed the Promised Land and enjoy the dra- is included in the tour price; contact Thomas matic view of the Jordan Valley, Jericho and the Schattauer for details. Items Not Included •• Fuel surcharges and/or tax increases levied since the Judean hills beyond. Cross the Allenby Bridge to 55ALL THE INFO YOU NEED: Comprehensive pricing of this tour. meet your guide and driver for the transfer to Ben documentation including travel accessory, •• Beverages other than coffee/tea at breakfast. Gurion for flight check-in and departure before bag tags, name tags, flight and land itinerar- •• Any meal or sightseeing item not listed in the itinerary. midnight. (B, Meals in-flight) ies, destination literature, customs informa- •• Items of a personal nature. tion, travel tips and more. •• Optional insurance for trip cancellation/interruption is SAT 23 JAN Arrive U.S. not included and highly recommended. Please refer to Connect in Philadelphia with the return flight to Participant Profile the Travel Insurance section. •• Passport fees. A passport valid six months beyond date Chicago. (Meals in-flight) In an email to tschattauer@wartburgsemi- of reentry to the U.S. is required. nary.edu, please describe your interest in this •• No entry visa is required for U.S. citizens visiting Israel/ Code: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Palestine; non-U.S. citizens may require an entry visa. Itinerary subject to change. study tour and your connection to Wartburg Seminary or Luther College.

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