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Fairfield University Alumni Relations presents… : A Journey to the with Optional 4-Night Post Tour Extension

March 6 – 15, 2015

Book by 10/7/2014 & Save $250 Per Person

Hosted by: Dr. Philip Eliasoph Rev. Charles Allen S.J. Professor of Visual &

University Chaplain Performing Arts For more information contact Prof. Yael Eliasoph Fairfield University Alumni RelationsInstructor of Italian (203) 254-4280 [email protected]

10 Days ● 15 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners

Book by 10/7/2014 Please see note section for details Book by Double $4,199 10/7/2014 & Save Single $5,099; Triple $4,169 $250 Regular rates if booked after 10/7/2014: Per Person Double $4,449 Single $5,349; Triple $4,419 Included in Price: Transportation to/from Fairfield University campus and airport, Round Trip Air from New York, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $260 per person

All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.)

Our California Sellers of Travel registration number is 2006766-20. Our State of Washington Unified Business Number is 601220855. Our Nevada Sellers of Travel registration number is 2003-0279.

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Highlights… , , , Tiberias, , Sea of , , , , , Bethlehem, Church of the Nativity, , Mount of Olives, Mount Zion, Wailing Wall

Aqueduct and Fortress. Travel the Day 1: Friday, March 6, 2015 Valley of to the Overnight Flight Journey on an excavation site of . Next, inspirational trip to the Holy Land and enjoy a panoramic view of and visit some of the most ancient sites in the Baha'i Shrine and Gardens on the world. (UNESCO World

Heritage site). Then, visit the ancient Day 2: Saturday, March 7, Crusader of Acre (UNESCO). 2015 Tel Aviv, Israel - Tour Your day comes to an end in Tiberias. (B, D) Begins Your tour begins in Tel Aviv. Upon arrival, join your tour Day 4: Monday, March 9, 2015 manager for a brief walking tour of the city. Tonight, join your fellow Tiberias - - Nazareth - travelers for a welcome dinner. (D) Tabgha - - Sea of

Day 3: Sunday, March 8, 2015 Galilee This morning you’ll visit Cana, considered to be the site of the Tel Aviv - Jaffa - Caesarea - First Miracle, where turned Haifa - Acre - Tiberias Begin water into wine. Next, travel to the day with a stroll through the Nazareth to visit the Church of the ancient port city of Jaffa. Continue Annunciation and Mary's Well. along the Mediterranean coast to the Afterwards, visit the Mount of ruins of the ancient Roman capital of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Caesarea, built by in Mount, and Tabgha, site of the 22 B.C. Visit the Roman Theatre, Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes. Your visit to Capernaum is followed Synagogue. A stop in the biblical city by an enjoyable boat ride on the Sea of Bethlehem, spread along the Judean of Galilee. Enjoy lunch at a communal hills, allows for a visit to the Church settlement, known as a . Later, of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus. cross the River Jordan to visit the Tonight you arrive in one of the Heights and the Hashalom holiest in the world, Jerusalem. Observatory. (B, L, D) (B, D)

Day 5: Tuesday, March 10, Day 7: Thursday, March 12, 2015 Tiberias - Beit Shean - 2015 Jerusalem Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the Jericho - Qumran - Dead Sea city of Jerusalem and the surrounding This morning you visit Beit Shean to area. Proceed to the Church of the see the ancient theatre. Continue along Ascension and the Garden of the Jordan River Valley to Jericho, Gethsemane to view the Kidron which is considered to be one of the Valley, Absaloms Pillar and the tombs oldest cities on Earth. Later, drive to of Zachariah and St. James. Visit St. Qumran where the ancient Dead Sea Peter in Galicantu and Mount Zion Scrolls were discovered. Afterwards, where you will see the room of The proceed to the lowest place on earth, Last Supper and the tomb of King the Dead Sea. The remainder of the David. Visit the at day is at leisure. (B, D) the to view the display Day 6: Wednesday, March 11, of the . Then, visit the Garden Tomb. (B) 2015 Dead Sea - Masada - Bethlehem - Jerusalem Today’s Day 8: Friday, March 13, 2015 route leads to the former palatial , Jerusalem Travel to the fortress of Masada (UNESCO). Tunnel for a fascinating Ascending the ancient walls of guided tour under the Old City of Masada by cable car, we visit Herod's Jerusalem. Later, travel to the palaces, the Roman camp and the Vashem Museum, established in 1953, as the world center for documentation, research, education and commemoration of the Holocaust and is a dynamic and vital place. The remainder of your day is at leisure. (B)

Day 9: Saturday, March 14, 2015 Jerusalem A magnificent tour of the Holy City of Jerusalem begins with a drive to the old walled city. While walking through the four quarters that make up the Old City (UNESCO), you will visit the Western (Wailing) Wall, the Temple area, the Dome of the Rock (outside view only), the Pool of Bethesda and the Church of St. Anne.

Itinerary at a glance Next, walk the path of the Stations of Day 1 Overnight Flight the Cross as you walk the Via Day 2 Leonardo City Tower Dolorosa, beginning at Pilate's Hotel , Tel Aviv Judgment Hall and ending at the Days 3, 4 Leonardo Plaza Hotel Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This Tiberias, Tiberias evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner. (B, D) Day 5 David Dead Sea Resort & Spa, Dead Sea Day 10: Sunday, March 15, Days 6 – 9 Crowne Plaza Hotel 2015 Jerusalem - Tour Ends Jerusalem, Jerusalem (B) On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Experience It! Jerusalem's Old City: A Confluence of Faiths Enter its sacred gates and meander its labyrinth of winding cobblestone streets densely packed in an area covering less than one square mile. In spite of its diminutive size, the walled Old City is of great symbolic importance for , Christianity and Islam. Your journey with Collette includes venerable locations which have existed for thirty centuries. Walk along the Via Dolorosa or Way of Sorrows to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, burial and resurrection. Observe the solemnity of the Western Wall, the only surviving remnant of Judaism’s most sacred shrine, the ; and gaze in awe at one of the world’s great architectural masterpiece, the Dome of the Rock. To the it is where the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven.

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Please Note: Book Now rates valid until October 07, 2014, valid on air inclusive packages only. To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.

Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Proper dress is required when visiting religious sites, sanctuaries, basilicas, etc.

To truly experience the program and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and periods of standing. Some of the touring days may be longer, with select included activities occurring later in the evening.

Due to flight schedules, you may require a very early morning departure from the hotel on the last day (Day 10). Travel distance from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is recommended that you arrive at Ben Gurion airport approximately 3 hours prior to departure.

Air passengers will depart from the Tel Aviv airport and all transfers will depart from Jerusalem for the Tel Aviv airport.

Air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.

Extend your vacation with Optional 5-Day 4-Night Jordan Post Tour Extension Rate: $1,499.00 USD per person, double, land only 7 Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners Day 10: Jerusalem - Jordan Valley Border Crossing - Madaba, Jordan - Mt. Nebo This morning you travel to the Jordan Valley, crossing the border* into Jordan. Travel the Desert Highway to the city of Madaba, the “City of .” Visit the Church of St. George to see the famous 6th century Byzantine map of the region, one of the oldest in existence, and the museum where many other spectacular mosaic examples are on display. Visit a local mosaic school to learn the history of this ancient art and how to create your very own mosaic piece. You will also visit Mt. Nebo, where Moses saw the Promised Land – present day Israel – and it is believed that Moses was laid to rest here. Continue to the ancient city of Petra for a two night stay.

Day 11: Petra Enjoy a full day tour of the remarkable stone-carved city of Petra (UNESCO), one of the new Wonders of the World. A treasure of the ancient world, Petra was “hidden” behind rugged mountains prior to its discovery in 1812 after being lost for over 300 years. Explore this breathtaking city, carved from sandstone by the Nabataeans, with an expert guide and learn about the importance of Petra to the ancient trade routes, the history of its prominence and decline, its rediscovery, and efforts at preservation. This evening, experience the flavors of the region with a delightful dinner at a popular local restaurant Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 12: Petra - Wadi Rum - This morning, depart for the immense desert of Wadi Rum, stunning in its natural beauty and home of the famous film, Lawrence of Arabia. Experience desert life and learn about the fascinating history of the people who have lived for generations in the Wadi Rum’s stark, fragile and unspoiled desert. Later, arrive in Amman, known as the “” because its buildings are finished in white limestone. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 13: Amman - Jerash - Jordan Valley Border Crossing - Tel Aviv, Israel Travel the quiet valley among the mountains of Gilead to the city of Jerash – the “Pompeii of the East.” Step back in time as you tour the ruins with a local guide. Walk through columned streets, hilltop temples, public squares and plazas. Archeologists uncovered evidence inside the city walls indicating Amman was occupied as far back as the Neolithic age over 6,500 years ago. Later, travel to the Jordan Valley Border Crossing*, returning to Israel. Continue to Tel Aviv for your overnight stay. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 14: Tel Aviv - Tour Ends Today breakfast will be included.

Please Note: *When using the shuttle buses at the border crossings, a 3 USD fee per person, paid in local currency or USD, is collected on the bus by each driver. *Israel exit fee is approximately 32 USD per person, paid in local currency when crossing the border into Jordan. A Jordanian visa is required and can be purchased at the Sheik Hussein (Jordan Valley) border crossing. As of April 1, 2014 the government of Jordan has increased this to an approximate cost of 57 USD, paid in local currency (40 Jordanian dinar). Money can be exchanged at the border crossing. When returning to Israel, the Jordanian exit fee is approximately 15 USD per person, paid in local currency, subject to change without advance notice. Rates are approximate and can be changed at any time based on governing authority. This extension is hosted by local representatives who will provide all included services. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request.

A minimum of 4 passengers is required for this extension to operate.

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For more information contact Fairfield University Alumni Relations (203)254-4280 [email protected]