Israel & June 8-19, 2016

Jordan TSponsoredor by Area Churches of Crawfordsville, Indiana

Walk about Zion, go all around it, count its towers, consider well its ramparts; go through its citadels, that you may tell the next generation that this is God, our God forever and ever. He will be our guide forever.

~ Psalm 48:12-14

Come“Devotions experience the land ofwi Abraham,t YIsaac,o andr Feet”Jacob! Hosted by the local churches of Crawfordsville, Indiana, and under the direction of two experienced Bible teachers, this life- changing tour will pay careful attention to the biblical relevance of the sites and artifacts of Israel and Jordan. This strong biblical emphasis on the authority and accuracy of the Word of God will allow you to have “devotions with your feet” as the Scriptures turn from black and white to Technicolor! Highlights Include: • Twelve-day tour with 4 nights inside the ancient walls of Jerusalem, 2 nights near the Sea of Galilee, 1 night in Beersheba, and On-site Bible teachers: 2 nights near Petra! Dr. Richard Blumenstock & • Retrace not only the steps of Abraham, Dr. David M. Hoffeditz Moses, David, Peter, and Paul, but also, our Savior, Jesus Christ! • Visiting over 50 sites including such sites as With over 50 years of teaching experience and the opportunity of Bethlehem, Capernaum, Jerusalem, leading hundreds of individuals on countless biblical tours, these Caesarea, Dan, Mt. Nebo, and Petra. You will teachers will ensure that you visit several locations the average tourist make the most of your time never sees. abroad. Dr. Blumenstock’s • A memorable communion service at the expertise resides in the Garden Tomb. Old Testament and • An opportunity to wade through Hezekiah’s Dr. Hoffeditz specializes in tunnel, place your toe in the Mediterranean, the New Testament. Collectively they have taught and swim in the Sea of Galilee. Biblical Archaeology, Bible • Stand on Mt. Nebo—the location where God backgrounds, Old and New granted Moses a view of the Promised Land Testament Surveys, and (Deuteronomy 34). Biblical geography at the • Visit the land of Israel from Dan to collegiate level. Beersheba and the ancient lands of the Edomites, Moabites, and the Nabateans. • An opportunity to visit Petra, the incredible ancient city carved in the rock. • Boat ride and service on the Sea of Galilee. • A wonderful farewell dinner. • Free time for shopping, exploring on your own, or simply sipping a cup of coffee. • A 100+ page field-manual to enhance your time in the land. It’s not just a tour, it’s a journey with eternal benefits. 2 Israel Tour ~ June 8-19, 2016

Wednesday, June 8 Wednesday, June 15 Depart from the Indianapolis Int’l Airport Israel Museum Shrine of the Book Thursday, June 9 Second Temple Jerusalem Model Aijalon Valley - where the sun stood still in Joshua 10 Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust Museum Elah Valley - where David fought Goliath in 1Samuel 17 Herodium Sorek Valley - home of Samson in Judges 13-16 Bethlehem Beer Sheva Thursday, June 16 Friday, June 10 Caesarea Maritime Beersheba Mediterranean Sea Negev Mount Carmel Arnon Valley Jezreel Valley Megiddo Saturday, June 11 Nazareth Precipice Petra Friday, June 17 Sunday, June 12 Hazor Mt. Nebo Dan Plains of Moab Caesarea Philippi Karak Golan Heights Map of Medaba Bethsaida Tel Hesbon Jerusalem Saturday, June 18 Boat ride across the Monday, June 13 Sea of Galilee Mount of Olives “Jesus Boat” Kidron Valley Mount of Beatitudes Garden of Gethsemane Capernaum Burnt House Jordan River Hezekiah’s Wall Tiberius North Excavations (Ophel) Magdala Joppa - Farewell Dinner Tuesday, June 14 City of David Sunday, June 19 David’s Palace Return to Indianapolis Hezekiah’s Tunnel Pool of Siloam St. Anne’s Church Pool of Bethesda Church of the Holy Sepulcher Garden Tomb

“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD!’ Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem.” ~ Psalm 122:1-2 3 Pricing: The total cost of this ten-day tour of Israel is $4,990.00 (This price is based on a double occupancy. Single occupancy will cost an additional $825.00.). This price includes:

• Round-trip air transportation from Indianapolis, Indiana to Tel Aviv, Israel. • All breakfasts and dinners, including a special Farewell Dinner. • Excellent accommodations. You will be staying at strategic locations so you can make the most of your time in Israel. • All ground transportation, transfers, and luggage handling. • Guides and escorts AND all tips. • Taxes and fees. • On-site booklet and printed materials.

*The total cost does not include lunches, souvenirs, passport, entrance and exit fees from Israel to Jordan (approx. $55 per person), transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport, fines, tickets, bail, gas surcharges, etc., health or trip insurance, medical attention if needed, personal traveling or excursions, and personal spending money.

**All tour prices are based on costs, charges, taxes and US dollar exchange rates known at the time of booking. We regret should any of these costs change, a surcharge may be added to the cost of your tour. You would be notified prior to travel.

Payment Options: All payments are made through Ancient Tours’ website or by check via US mail. You will be directed to “payment options” when you register on our website.

Option A: Full Payment of $4,990.00 per person with a completed registration form by January 19, 2016.

Option B: Full payment of $5,190.00 per person with a completed registration form by March 19, 2016.

Option C: Installment Payment Plan of $5,190.00. Three payments: a deposit of $1,730.00 per person with a completed registration form, a second payment of $1,730.00 per person by February 19, 2016, and a third payment of $1,730.00 per person by March 19, 2016. A late fee of $50 will be added per person for each payment made after the deadline.

For more information **A minimum deposit of $1,730.00 per person and a completed registration form are concerning this trip, visit: necessary to secure a place on this tour. There are only a limited number of seats available for this tour. Price cannot be guaranteed after March 19, 2016. www.ancienttours.org ***Before February 19, 2016, all monies are refundable. After February 19 and prior Or contact: to March 19, 2016, all but $1,730.00 per person is refundable. After March 19, 2016 Ancient Tours, LLC no refund will be given. All cancellations must be received in writing. No monies are 12896 Reedy Court transferable. Cancellation fees apply regardless of the reason, including medical and family emergencies. Deviation from group accommodations and air flights incur Carmel, IN 46032 additional costs and will be charged to the passenger. All monies are refunded by check only. Tel: 937-545-1856

Email: Travel Insurance: [email protected] Available through Travel Guard. Please see Ancient Tours’ website for further details.

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