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THE LAND FLOWING WITH MILK & HONEY 10 DAYS / SEPT 2021 WILDERNESS Psalm 42 As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. Friday I thirst for God, the living God. 1 3rd September When can I go and stand before him? Meet at London Luton Airport and check-in for the direct flight to Tel Aviv. Meals and in-flight services served en-route. On arrival, transfer by private coach to the hotel for room allocation. Saturday 2 4th September Be’er Sheva - time at the ancient well that Abraham dug and made his oath with Abimelech. Ein Avdat - a surprising refreshment in the middle of this barren wilderness. Mitzpe Ramon - cross the lunar landscape of the vast 25 mile Ramon crater - Israel’s largest national park. Then up the mountain to the Mitzpeh Ramon Visitors Centre for impressive views of the region. Dinner and overnight in Be’er Sheva DEAD SEA Dead Sea The Biblical scrolls discovered in the 1940’s and 1950’s, were remarkably well-preserved due to Sunday 3 5th September the climate in this area. Lachish - before the King of Assyria heads to Jerusalem, he first must conquer cities in Judah like this. Masada - down the Jericho road and south by the Dead Sea shore to ascend the mountain by cable-car. Here, Jewish Zealots tried to withstand the Roman Army after the fall of Jerusalem. Ein Gedi - situated along the western shores of the Dead Sea. Dead Sea - an opportunity to float in the unique medicinal waters. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem JERUSALEM Monday 4 6th September Neot Kedumim - enjoy a tour and explanation of the role of some plants and trees in the Bible. Ein Karem - in the suburbs of Jerusalem, the hillside village where John the Baptist was born. Valley of Elah - into the nearby valley for an overview of the battle ground between David & Goliath. Bible Lands Museum - opportunity to see some unique Biblical artefacts. Wednesday 6 8th September 5 Tuesday A day to spend at your leisure - 7th September further exploration of Jerusalem, shopping in the markets or David’s Citadel - experience a sweeping relaxing at the hotel. overview of Jerusalem’s history in just a few hours. Gethsemane - a prayer-time like no other in the peacefulness of this garden. Garden Tomb - visit an empty tomb and worship the risen Saviour. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem GALILEE Luke 4 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread Thursday through the whole countryside. 7 9th September Shiloh - home of the Tabernacle for several hundred years including during the time of Samuel. Nablus - also called Shechem, this city contains a very famous well. Sepphoris - once Herod’s Galilean capital where Joseph and Jesus may have worked as ‘tradesmen’. Friday 8 10th September Boat trip - enjoy a private sail with time for study, reflection and worship. Magdala - visit the fishing village, home of Mary Magdalene. Chorazin - high over Galilee, see its well preserved 1st century synagogue and “Moses’ Seat”. Jordan River - a great place to consider characters like John the Baptist, Joshua, Elijah, Elisha and Naaman. Dinner and overnight by Galilee HERMON Matthew 16 But what about you? Who do you say I am? Saturday You are the Messiah, 9 11th September the Son of the Living God. Mount Hermon - the highest point in Israel and believed to be the site of Jesus’ transfiguration. Banias - at the base of Mount Hermon and home to Israel’s tallest waterfall. Dan - Israel’s ancient capital on the borders of Phoenicia. Stroll through the nature reserve to see the ‘Abraham Gate’ and Jeroboam’s High Place of sacrifice. Sunday 10 12th September Beit Shean - the only decapolis city in Israel and the site where King Saul and his sons were hung from the city walls. Caesarea Maritima - Herod’s massive seaport and capital, associated with Peter, Philip and Paul. Homeward bound - on to Ben Gurion airport for the return flight. Dinner and overnight by Galilee To Book: FLIGHTS (Projected) 01255 871000 LONDON LUTON AIRPORT [email protected] Bible.org.uk Depart Arrive Outbound 09.45 16.35 Inbound 18.45 22.10 HOTELS Be’er Sheva Jerusalem Galilee Leonardo Hotel Ambassador Hotel Ron Beach Hotel 4* hotel 4* hotel 4* hotel Friendly staff Fantastic location Free Wi-Fi Relaxing atmosphere Sun terrace Sea of Galilee views Subject to final numbers hotels may change but if so, they will be of the same standard. £2095 Includes airport taxes See Registration Form for full details Maranatha Tours Ltd Est. 25 Years.