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13-day Holy Land Tour : Israel & Jordan December 27, 2021 - January 8, 2022 December 29, 2021 - January 10, 2022 January 3-15, 2022 DAY 1, MON USA/TEL AVIV tried to throw off a cliff following his Messianic proclamation Departure from U.S. gateway city on our jet to the Holy Land. in Luke 4. From this windswept hilltop, we take in the spectacular (meals aloft) views of Mount Tabor and the Jezreel Valley. Then we travel south to Beit She'an, perhaps best known as the site where King Saul DAY 2, TUE ARRIVE TEL AVIV/NETANYA and his sons were hung from the city walls by the triumphant We arrive in Tel Aviv, which was founded on the outskirts of Philistines. During the Roman era, it was renamed Scythopolis (biblical Joppa) in 1909 and today encompasses the ancient port and became the capital city of the Decapolis - the only one of city. We drive north of Tel Aviv and check into the Leonardo Plaza the 10 cities on the west side of the Jordan River. The site offers Netanya overlooking the Mediterranean, for dinner and overnight. some of the best-preserved ruins in the Middle East, including (meals aloft,D) the second-century Roman theater. We conclude our day at a baptismal site on the River Jordan near the southern tip of the DAY 3, WED CAESAREA/MOUNT CARMEL/ Sea of Galilee, and then we return to Tiberias for dinner and MEGIDDO/TIBERIAS overnight. (B,D) We begin today at Caesarea, constructed on the Mediterranean by several years before the birth of Jesus. DAY 6, SAT SHEIK HUSSEIN BRIDGE/JERASH/PETRA The massive harbor could accommodate 300 ships, and the This morning we cross into Jordan at Sheik Hussein Bridge and hippodrome could seat over 20,000 people at chariot races. It visit Jerash, a city of the decapolis that was one of the most was in Caesarea that Peter baptized Cornelius the important and best-preserved cities in the Near East. We view the and his household, the first known of a convert Jabbok Stream, where Jacob wrestled with a "man" who wrenched to Christianity. Paul visited here between his second and third Jacob's hip socket. Then we continue to Petra and the Petra Moon missionary journeys and was later imprisoned here before being Hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D) sent to Rome. From here we drive inland ruins of Megiddo, the Biblical Armageddon, where we see Ahab’s stables and the DAY 7, SUN PETRA famous water system. We continue to Mount Carmel and visit the Today we visit the marvelous "rose-red" city of Petra. The last traditional site of Elijah’s dramatic confrontation with the prophets mile of the journey is along a winding narrow path, the Sik, of Baal. From the summit we take in the sweeping panoramic view between two high cliffs. The entire city of rose-colored temples of the Jezreel Valley. After our time here we continue to Tiberias and amphitheaters is carved out of the multi-hued rock of the cliffs for dinner and overnight at the Caesar Premier or Sea of Galilee which surround its hidden valley. Dinner and overnight are again Hotel on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. (B,D) in Petra. (B,D)

DAY 4, THU MAGDALA/MOUNT OF BEATITUDES/ DAY 8, MON MOAB/WADI MUJIB/MOUNT NEBO/ CAESAREA PHILIPPI/SEA OF GALILEE/ BETHANY/DEAD SEA CAPERNAUM/MOUNT ARBEL/TIBERIAS We depart Petra this morning and drive through the area of Moab We drive along the edge of the Sea of Galilee to Magdala, among spectacular canyons and pause for a rest stop at Wadi home of . When excavating the synagogue, Mujib. Then we drive to the top of Mount Nebo, from where Moses archaeologists found a coin minted in Tiberias in 29 A.D., indicating viewed the Promised Land, the green Jordan Valley - the “Land that the synagogue dates back to the time of Jesus' ministry here in of Milk and Honey.” We continue to Bethany and its excavated the Galilee. Then we go a short distance to the Mount of Beatitudes. baptismal site along the Jordan River near where Somewhere on this green hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee, lived and baptized. Then we proceed to the Dead Sea, where we Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. From there we drive have dinner and overnight at the Crowne Plaza Resort & Spa. north into the foothills of Mount Hermon to Banias (Caesarea (B,D) Philippi) near the headwaters of the Jordan River. In this area, Peter memorably proclaimed Jesus to be "the Messiah, the Son of DAY 9, TUE ALLENBY BRIDGE/MASADA/ the living " and Jesus affirmed this by declaring "...on this rock QUMRAN/DEAD SEA/ I will build my church...” From there we drive through the Golan This morning we transfer to the Allenby Bridge to return to Israel Heights and pass by Kursi, where a herd of demon-possessed where we go to the oasis of Jericho, the world's oldest continually pigs rushed into the Sea of Galilee and drowned after Jesus cast inhabited city. Jesus restored sight to blind Bartemaeus here, and the demons out of a man. We continue along the eastern shore the tax collector climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus of the sea to Ein Gev, where we enjoy a traditional lunch of St. in Jericho. We view the traditional Mount of Temptation, and then Peter's fish. After a memorable boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, we we drive south to the majestic fortress of Masada, constructed visit the ruins of ancient Capernaum. Jesus came here after being by Herod the Great on top of a rocky plateau overlooking the rejected by his hometown of Nazareth and adopted Capernaum Dead Sea. We ride the cable car to the top to explore the ruins as "his own town." Peter, Andrew, James, John, and Matthew all and learn about the huge storerooms and cisterns that enabled lived here, and this area became the center of Jesus' ministry in Jewish defenders to stay well-provisioned for several years while the Galilee. We conclude our afternoon atop Mount Arbel, taking under siege by the Romans following the destruction of the Second in the breathtaking view of the Galilee, and then we return to our Temple in 70 AD. After riding the cable car back down the mountain, hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D) we continue to Qumran to view caves where some of the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We conclude our day (time permitting) DAY 5, FRI NAZARETH/MOUNT PRECIPICE/ with the opportunity to float in the Dead Sea. On our way back to BEIT SHE'AN/JORDAN RIVER/TIBERIAS Jerusalem, we pause at a viewpoint overlooking the Wadi Qelt, the This morning we go to Nazareth, boyhood home of Jesus. There traditional "valley of the shadow of death," to see the spectacular we visit Mary’s Well at St. 's Church, the traditional site Monastery of St. George, which was constructed by carving into where the Gabriel appeared to Mary and announced that sheer rock wall. Then we proceed to the Dan Panorama Hotel she would bear the Son of God. Following our time here, we drive for dinner and overnight. (B,D) to the top of Mount Precipice, traditional site where an angry mob DAY 10, WED HERODION/BETHLEHEM All sites listed in the itinerary will be covered but the sequence and days may This morning we take an excursion south from Jerusalem to be altered to adjust to religious holidays, special closings of sites, air schedules, Herodion, a cone-shaped hill near Bethlehem where Herod the etc. Hotels listed are subject to re-confirmation. This tour is not recommended for those who have mobility limitations since it includes significant amounts of Great built a fortress and palace, and where he was buried. At the rigorous walking on uneven terrain. If a passenger is unable to get on and off base of the hill, Herod built a kind of royal "country club," including the bus and walk without the assistance of another individual, the passenger a large pool, a bathhouse, and a roofed pool, surrounded by must bring someone with them to assist them. Please note that the Americans magnificent gardens. From here we go to Bethlehem, birthplace of With Disabilities Act is not applicable outside the USA and facilities in other Jesus. First we drive along the wall that separates the West Bank countries may be sharply limited. from Israel and see some of the poignant artwork that sheds light on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Then we go to a wood-carving TOUR CONDITIONS workshop to watch craftsmen fashion beautiful nativity scenes, figurines, and pieces of jewelry from olive wood. From there we PRICE OF 13-DAY ISRAEL TOUR continue to the Church of the Nativity, built over the traditional site FROM NEW YORK JFK: of the birth of and recently renovated to highlight the vibrant $5,199 per person (double occupancy) mosaics on its interior walls. Before departing Bethlehem, we drive by the traditional Field of Shepherds, where the angel announced EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: To help ensure smooth operation of this the birth of Jesus to shepherds. Then we return to Jerusalem for program, we are pleased to offer a $100 discount on the trip cost dinner and overnight. (B,D) for your $500 deposit received by June 30, 2021. NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE: Supplement for departure from DAY 11, THU YAD VASHEM/' HOUSE/ cities other than those listed above. Most lunches; passport fees; CITY OF DAVID/MT. ZION/WESTERN WALL single room supplement ($1090); air upgrades; any fees required This morning we pay a sobering visit to Yad Vashem, Israel's by the airline for reserving seat assignments; excess baggage and official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, which preserves forwarding of baggage; personal items such as laundry or tips for the memory of the dead and honors those who worked selflessly to personal favors; travel protection plan; any costs resulting from help in need. Then we go to Caiaphas' palace, where Jesus absence or deviation from the itinerary; and any items not shown was first brought before the high priest. We then visit the City of herein as being included. David, the original core of the ancient city where Jerusalem was born. Here we explore ancient shafts, view walls and fortresses TOUR DOCUMENTS: The name on your air ticket must exactly that protected ancient Israelites, and see the Gihon Spring, a match your name as it appears on your passport. Please forward vitally important water source that fed the Pool of Siloam. Then we a copy of the photo/informational page of your passport when go to Mount Zion, where we see the traditional Room of the Last enrolling on the tour. If applying for a new or renewed passport, Supper. We conclude our day with a visit to the Western Wall, the send the copy as soon as you receive your new passport. US most holy place accessible to the Jewish people; and Jerusalem citizens do not need a visa for travel to Israel. The Jordan tourist visa Archaeological Park, where we climb the “Southern Steps” leading will be obtained on your behalf. If traveling on a passport from a country to the original main entrance of the Temple Mount in the Second that requires a visa to enter Israel, and/or for which Jordan visa cost Temple period - stairs that Jesus would have climbed when he is higher, any additional fees are your responsibility. visited the temple in Jerusalem. From there we return to our hotel DEVIATION ITINERARY: Any adjustment in standardized air or for dinner and overnight. (B,D) land itinerary will carry a $100 fee (for each change) in addition to any additional expense required. This fee is applicable for research DAY 12, FRI MOUNT OF OLIVES/GETHSEMANE/ projected and/or accepted. To ensure efficient handling of these VIA DOLOROSA/GARDEN TOMB/TEL AVIV requests, Dehoney Travel, Inc. will require that a tour deposit We begin today atop the Mount of Olives, offering iconic views of be received before a deviation request can be processed. If the Old City. Then we begin the “Palm Sunday Walk,” tracing the deviating from the group tour program, there will be no refund for traditional route Christ took on his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. any service not used. Deviation requests must be submitted in Partway down the hill we pause at the Dominus Flevit chapel which writing to [email protected]. Deviation requests received commemorates the Lord’s weeping over Jerusalem. We continue within 100 days of departure may incur additional change fees from on to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed while his the airline and/or land provider. disciples slept on the night of his arrest. A garden-like courtyard full of ancient olive trees has been preserved next to the Church of AIR TRANSPORTATION: IATA Economy class, applicable on All Nations, also known as the Church of the Agony. After this time Delta, United Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, or other IATA carrier. of reflection, we return to the Old City and enter through the Lion's Supplement will apply for departure from cities other than those Gate to visit St. Anne's Church and the Pools of Bethesda. Then listed above. Current U.S. securities, customs and departure tax, we follow the traditional path of the Via Dolorosa, commemorating fuel surcharge and foreign departure taxes of approximately $700 are the route Jesus took between his condemnation by Pilate and included in the tour rate and are subject to change prior to departure. his crucifixion and burial. The route concludes at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. We end our day at Gordon’s Calvary and SEAT REQUESTS AND AIR UPGRADES: Airlines differ in their the Garden Tomb, where in an inspiring service we celebrate the handling of seat assignments for groups. In most cases, seats are resurrection of our Lord. From there we return to our hotel with not assigned until about 3 weeks prior to departure, and occasionally some time to rest and finish packing. Following dinner this evening seat assignments are not available until airport check-in on the day of we transfer to the airport for our return journey home. (B,D) departure. Tour price does not include any fees that may be required by the airline to secure a reserved seat assignment. Please note DAY 13, SAT RETURN USA that specific air seat requests will be forwarded to the airline We arrive back in the USA this morning and continue on to our on your behalf but are subject to final approval/confirmation hometown. (meals aloft) by the airline. Seat requests must be submitted in writing to air@ dehoneytravel.com. Group tickets are not upgradeable. If you wish to upgrade, your air ticket must be issued separately, which requires full payment of the ticket cost at the time the ticket is issued. 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