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T# 5327 C Text – For Further Information Ann Sponberg Peterson '83 AssociateC Text – Vice For PresidentFurther Informationfor Advancement GustavusAnn Sponberg Adolphus Peterson College '83 Associate Vice President for Advancement Gustavus Adolphus College Customized Program Itinerary Saturday, October 9 MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL DEPARTURE. Monday, October 18 . Begin this morning early Depart from MSP on flight to Tel Aviv with a connection en route. with a visit to the Temple Mount on which the Dome of the Rock (Flights will not be in range to confirm until late November 2020.) and Al Aksa Mosque are located (limited access to Temple Mount and visit may not be available). Walk the Way of the Cross to the Sunday, October 10 ISRAEL ARRIVAL/HADERA. Arrive at Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built over the site of crucifixion Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport. Receive a greeting of shalom and and burial. Possible meeting with members of the reconciliation salaam from a local tour manager/guide along with an awaiting organization Parents Circle-Families Forum, at hotel before private motorcoach. Drive up the Mediterranean coast to the site dinner. Dinner at Jerusalem hotel. (B,D) of ancient Caesarea, the city built by Herod and where Apostle Paul was imprisoned. Lunch on own in Caesarea area. Drive to Tuesday, October 19 JERSUALEM / AND DEAD the city of Hadera, located about 40 miles north of Tel Aviv, for SEA VISIT. Leave Jerusalem for a full day excursion to the Dead hotel check-in at Ramada Hadera, dinner and a night’s rest. (D) Sea area descending to 1200 feet below sea level in just over one hour. View the archeological site of (with multi-media Monday, October 11 HADERA/. Depart for the presentation) where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found among archeological site of ancient Megiddo. Walk among the remains the caves. Take a cable car ride to Masada where Herod built a and view the Jezreel Valley. Group lunch near Megiddo. Continue palace and Jewish Zealots resisted the Romans. At the on a one-hour drive to the shore of the , 600 feet Spa (locker and towel provided), try a float in the Dead Sea and below sea level, for time to explore ancient Magdala. Arrive late experience the highest concentration of salt water in the world. afternoon at Nof Ginosar Guest House to get settled Return to Jerusalem hotel for dinner. (B,D) for a three-night stay and dinner. During one of the evenings at Nof Ginosar, meet with a kibbutz member after dinner. (B,L,D) Wednesday October 20, JERUSALEM. Morning visit arranged by group leaders to the bilingual and multicultural Peace Tuesday, October 12 GALILEE. Leave this morning for a visit to Preschool at the Jerusalem International YMCA and tour the Mar Elias Educational Institutions (MEEI), founded by Melkite facilities of this historic building, a place of reconciliation since priest, Fr. Elias Chacour. Tour the campus, learn about the mission 1933. Drive to western Jerusalem for visit to Yad Vashem, the at the school to nurture peacemakers through education, and Holocaust museum and memorial with audio-guide. Discover the possibly meet with some students and Fr. Chacour (pending magnificentscale model of Jerusalem during the first century at confirmation). Continue through the Galilean hills to Nazareth. the Israel Museum along with the Shrine of the Book. Possible Falafel lunch en route. Visits to the Church built speaker at hotel before dinner. (B,D) over the remains of an ancient synagogue where perhaps first learned, prayed and preached, and the Basilica of the Thursday, October 21 JERUSALEM. Early walk with one of Annunciation, adorned with artwork from around the world. the leaders to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for those who Marvel at the ancient wooden boat found buried in the sea on would like to climb down to the tomb. Remainder of the day is at display in the museum on the kibbutz. Dinner at kibbutz guest leisure for individual exploration. Early evening farewell dinner house. (B,L,D) at hotel in private room. (B,D) Wednesday, October 13 GALILEE. Travel north into the Upper Friday, October 22 TEL AVIV/MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL Galilee to Banias Nature Reserve, location of biblical Caesarea RETURN. Early morning transfer to Tel Aviv airport for departure Philippi, with an informal rededication/remembrance of baptism back to Minneapolis-St. Paul. (B) by group leaders. Picnic lunch en route today, weather permitting. Drive through the Heights back to the Sea of Galilee. Enjoy Flight schedule confirmed when available in late November 2020 a beautiful panoramic view over the Sea of Galilee at the Mount of Included meals: B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner Beatitudes, site of Sermon on the Mount, for communion service. Itinerary subject to change due to local scheduling. Visit the Church of the Multiplication and stop along the shore Click hotel names or other sites in blue for website link. where it is believed Jesus appeared and ate with disciples after his resurrection. Explore the remains of ancient Capernaum, where Jesus began preaching. Boat ride from Capernaum, ending at Nof Ginosar. Dinner at kibbutz guest house. (B,L-box,D). Program Cost Thursday, October 14, GALILEE/BETHLEHEM. Leave Galilee early this morning traveling south into the Jordan River Valley to Bethlehem, with a brief stop to view the Monastery of St. $5,550 - $5,855 from George in the Judean Hills, if time permits. Possible visit to Dar Al-Kalima University and College, an institution of higher Minneapolis-St. Paul* education offering advanced training in visual and performing arts as well as Palestinian cultural heritage, design and tourism Supplement for single accommodations - $1,425 related studies. Meet with President Dr. Mitri Raheb (pending Limited availability of single accommodations. confirmation), who may join the group for lunch afterward. End the day with shopping time for items carved of olive wood by This comprehensive cost includes local artists. Arrive at St. Gabriel Hotel in Bethlehem to get settled estimated airline ticket taxes and fuel surcharge. for a two-night stay. Dinner at the hotel. (B,L,D) Program cost based on group size of 27-37 and Friday, October 15, BETHLEHEM. Walk this morning to Manger will increase if group size is smaller. Square to visit the Church of the Nativity built over the site where Jesus is believed to have been born. Meet with a local resident of *Note about cost at time of printing brochure: Efrat, an Israeli Settlement. A break for lunch on own and time The program cost has been calculated on the best for shopping. Visit the Dheisheh camp, home to around 15,000 available information over a year and a half in advance. Palestinians and supported by the United Nations. Devotions at The flights are not in range to confirm requiring the use the Field of Shepherds. Dinner at Bethlehem hotel. (B,D) of an estimated airfare. When flights are confirmed in late November 2020, final pricing will be confirmed and registration will open in December. Saturday, October 16 BETHLEHEM/JERUSALEM. Today leave Bethlehem driving into Jerusalem for a panoramic introduction from atop the Mount of Olives. Walk down the Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane. Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight at the Dan Boutique Hotel. (B,D) Further Information To place your name on an interest list and receive updated Sunday, October 17 JERUSALEM. Morning worship at the Holy Land Study Tour information, please contact: English-speaking service in the St. John’s Chapel at Lutheran Ann Sponberg Peterson ‘83 Church of the Redeemer. Greeting and conversation with Associate Vice President for Advancement minister during fellowship time. Walk into the Jewish Quarter to discover the ancient Cardo with a guided tour of the Burnt House, Gustavus Adolphus College followed by the Western Wall. Lunch on own with afternoon for Email: [email protected] independent exploration. Guest speaker Professor Abu Sway at Office: 507.933.7543 hotel early evening (pending confirmation). Dinner at hotel.(B,D) Mobile: 617.510.7669