Wartburg Theological Seminary Study Tour In Partnership with Luther College In the Footsteps of Egeria: A Holy Land Pilgrimage to Places, Peoples and Peace January 4-20, 2018 17 Days with optional extension to Jordan January 20-23

Led by Dr. Thomas Schattauer

Thomas Schattauer is Professor of previous trips and an ongoing concern geria was a pilgrim nun who journeyed to the Liturgics and Dean of the Chapel for the life of Christian communities in Holy Land toward the end of the fourth cen- E at Wartburg Theological Seminary, the Middle East. Thomas is married to tury. She was irrepressibly curious, devoutly Chris- Dubuque, Iowa. As a liturgical scholar, Paula Carlson, the president of Luther tian, and a careful observer of places and peoples. he is fascinated with how the places College, and enjoys many opportunities We will travel in her footsteps—and those of many connected to Jesus’ life became places to participate in the life of the college. pilgrims before and since—as we visit the biblical of pilgrimage and prayer and influ- Thomas is eager to welcome members sites, explore the story of Christian existence in this enced the shape of liturgy and piety of both the Wartburg Seminary and place, and encounter voices for peace among the for Christians throughout the world. He brings Luther College communities on this pilgrimage peoples of Israel and Palestine today. to this pilgrim’s tour the experience of three tour of the Holy Land.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY WED 10 JAN TUE 16 JAN Jerusalem Visit Qasr al Yahud on the Jordan River, a baptismal Visit the Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarchate and THU 04 JAN Depart U.S. site near . Then travel to Masada where, on the church there. Meet with a representative of A meaningful journey of learning and discovery this rocky plateau, the Zealots held their last re- B’Tselem, the Israeli Information Center for Hu- begins today. Depart Chicago and connect in sistance against the Roman conquerors. Continue man Rights in the Occupied Territories. Proceed to Newark with the overnight flight to Tel Aviv via on to the , the lowest point on earth. Mt. Sion to visit St. Peter in Gallicantu, the church United Airlines. (Meals in-flight) Later visit Qumran to see the actual caves where that commemorates Peter’s betrayal of Christ, and the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. On the return its model of Byzantine Jerusalem. Continue to the FRI 05 JAN Arrive Tel Aviv/Bethlehem to Bethlehem drive by Mar Saba . Abu Coenaculum, also called the Upper Room (Mk 14/ Upon mid-morning arrival, meet your guide and Gubran Lutheran Guesthouse with overflow to Lk 22), the traditional site of Jesus’ last supper with driver for the transfer to Bethlehem. Take a brief the Grand Hotel (B, D) his disciples. Gloria Hotel (B, D) walking tour to get acquainted with your sur- roundings including a stop at the Visit Palestine THU 11 JAN Bethlehem/Galilee WED 17 JAN Jerusalem Center where you can have a light lunch. After Depart for the Mediterranean coast and the site Today visit Yad Vashem, the moving memorial to check-in and time to refresh, gather for a welcome of Caesarea, once the Roman capital of Palestine. the Holocaust. At the Israel Museum study the dinner. Abu Gubran Lutheran Guesthouse with See the Crusader fortifications, the Roman am- model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple pe- overflow to the Grand Hotel (Meals in-flight, D) phitheater, aqueduct, and the harbor from where riod and see the original Dead Sea Scrolls at the the Apostle Paul was taken to Rome. Meet with Shrine of the Book. Meet with Ophir Yarden to SAT 06 JAN Bethlehem former Archbishop Elias Chacour in Ibilin. Abuna learn about the Jewish people in the land of Israel This morning attend the Epiphany Mass at St. Cath- Chacour was Archbishop of the Melkite Greek and his perspective on what will make for a reso- erine’s Church. We will also witness the entrance Catholic Church in the Galilee, an ambassador for lution of conflict. Gloria Hotel (B, D) of the Greek Patriarch at the Church of the Nativ- non-violence, and noted for promoting reconcili- ity for the beginning of the Orthodox Christmas ation between Arabs and Israelis. Continue to the THU 18 JAN Jerusalem celebrations (January 7 is Christmas Day in the Sea of Galilee to check in at your hotel for dinner Begin the day at the Western Wall and the Temple Orthodox calendar). Enjoy a walking tour of Beth- and overnight. Pilger Haus (B, D) Mount. The Western Wall is the holiest site in Jeru- lehem’s including Manger Square. After salem for Jews, and the Temple Mount, or Haram dinner, return to Manger Square for Christmas Eve FRI 12 JAN Galilee al Sharif, with the Al Aqsa Mosque, is equally sa- celebrations. Abu Gubran Lutheran Guesthouse This morning see the first century “Jesus Boat” at cred for Muslims, second only to Mecca (no inside with overflow to the Grand Hotel (B, D) Nof Ginosar Kibbutz, followed by a boat ride on visits to the mosques available). See the Church of the peaceful waters of the Galilee. Visit the Ancient St. Anne, a 12th-century Crusader church, and the SUN 07 JAN Bethlehem Synagogue and St. Peter’s House at Capernaum. Pool of Bethesda. Meet with the English-language Worship and enjoy fellowship with members of Drive along the north shore to Tabgha to visit the pastor at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. the Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Beit Church of the Multiplication and the Chapel of the Gather for a farewell dinner at the Philadelphia Jala, where Wartburg graduate Saliba Rishmawi Primacy of Peter. Pilger Haus (B, D) Restaurant this evening. Gloria Hotel (B, D) is pastor. Gather for a fellowship lunch (cost not included). Some may choose to remain in Beth- SAT 13 JAN Galilee FRI 19 JAN Jerusalem/Departure lehem and attend worship there at Evangelical Begin the day at the Church of the Beatitudes, one This day is entirely free for individual pursuits – Christmas Lutheran Church, where Mitri Raheb is of the most beautiful in the Galilee region. Then dinner is on your own, too. Hotel rooms will be pastor. This afternoon visit the Mosque of Omar visit the excavations at Chorazim before driving available until evening departure for the airport. and meet for a discussion of Islam. There will also north, near the Lebanon border. Visit Tel Dan and You may wish to walk the ramparts, climb the be some time on own for personal reflection and Banias Springs (Caesarea Philippi), a source of the tower of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, individual pursuits. Abu Gubran Lutheran Guest- Jordan River. Pilger Haus (B, D) explore the Citadel Museum, attend vespers at house with overflow to the Grand Hotel (B, D) the Armenian Cathedral of St. James, join the daily SUN 14 JAN Galilee/Jerusalem 4pm procession at the Church of the Holy Sepul- MON 08 JAN Bethlehem Drive to Nazareth. Celebrate this Sunday with a cher, or spend some time in the Old City shops. This morning visit Efrat for a tour of this Israeli service of Holy Communion in the beautiful cha- You may wish to welcome Shabbat at the West- settlement led by one of its residents. Drive to pel at the International Mary of Nazareth Center ern Wall. Transfer this evening for flight check-in Hebron to visit the Tombs of the Patriarchs (tra- overlooking the Basilica of the Annunciation. Visit and departure at 11:10P. Those travelers going to ditional burial site of Abraham and Sarah) at the the Basilica and excavations there, followed by a Jordan will remain overnight at the hotel. Gloria Ibrahimi Mosque. Tour this complex Palestinian visit to the Church of St. Joseph. Continue to Je- Hotel (B) city with Hebron Rehabilitation Committee (HRC). rusalem and check into your accommodations Visit the hilltop fortress of King Herod (Herodion) located in the Old City. Gloria Hotel (B,D) SAT 20 JAN Return to U.S. en route to Bethlehem. Continue for a visit at Connect in Newark this morning with the con- Shepherds Fields and a Bedouin tent dinner. Abu MON 15 JAN Jerusalem tinuing flight to Chicago. Arrive home enriched Gubran Lutheran Guesthouse with overflow to Stop at the top of the Mount of Olives for a glori- with a new understanding of the ancient world, the Grand Hotel (B, D) ous view of Jerusalem and walk down the Palm the land of the Bible, and the peoples of Israel and Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane. Dur- Palestine. (B, Meals in-flight) TUE 09 JAN Bethlehem ing lunch meet with Rev. Mark Brown, Middle East Visit Aida Refugee Camp where Palestinians have Director of Lutheran World Federation, located lived since being forced from their homes in 1949. on the grounds of LWR-funded Augusta Victoria Code: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Also tour the Separation Wall to understand its Hospital. Tour the only hospital that serves Pales- Itinerary subject to change. impact on the Palestinian community. Have con- tinian refugees. This afternoon journey along the Speakers subject to availability versation over lunch with Zoughbi Zoughbi, Di- Stations of the Cross concluding with a visit to the rector of the Wi’am Center for Conflict Resolution. Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built on the sites OPTIONAL JORDAN EXTENSION Also today, meet with the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb to commemorating Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrec- hear about the role of Palestinian Christians in the tion. Gloria Hotel (B, L, D) SAT 20 JAN Jerusalem/Petra Holy Land. Abu Gubran Lutheran Guesthouse This morning transfer to the Allenby Crossing to with overflow to the Grand Hotel (B, L, D) Jordan and meet your Jordanian guide, driver and coach. Visit Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan, COST SUMMARY which has received recognition as the likely site 8)"54*/$-6%&%  where John baptized Jesus. Nearby visit the new Lutheran chapel. Continue through the vast des- 5 AIRFARE: Round-trip economy class airfare $ from Chicago via United Airlines or other  ert to the village of Wadi Musa, which embraces Group Flights From Chicago the entrance to Petra – one of the Seven Modern ARC/IATA approved scheduled carrier. Tour Gratuities ($180)...... Included Wonders of the World. Petra Guesthouse (B,D) 5 ACCOMMODATION: Fifteen nights accom- Airport/Departure Taxes ($530)...... Included modation in Christian guesthouses and *Costs per person based on double occupancy in USD SUN 21 JAN Petra superior tourist class hotel, double occu- Two thousand years ago the Nabateans carved a pancy, with private facilities. Hotels as listed Optional Individual Supplements city out of rose red rock and it was rediscovered Single Room...... $799 in 1812. Today you will discover the formerly lost or similar. city of Petra during a half-day guided tour. Begin 5 MEALS: Breakfast daily, two lunches and Optional Extension to Jordan...... $899 by walking through the dramatic “ciq” or canyon fourteen dinners as outlined in the itinerary. Includes: Two nights accommodation in superior tourist class that opens upon the Treasury, El Khazneh, one of 5 GROUND TRANSPORT: Transfers and trans- hotel; breakfast and dinner daily; transportation by mini- the most elegant remains of antiquity. Beyond El portation by deluxe motorcoach. coach; sightseeing fees; luggage handling; fully guided in Khazneh the visitor is surrounded on both sides Jordan; Jordan Entry Visa; border taxes; gratuities. 5 SIGHTSEEING: Extensive sightseeing Single Room Supplement=$119. by hundreds of Petra’s carved and built structures. throughout; entrance fees included. Enjoy a full day of touring this amazing, once-hid- den world. Petra Guesthouse (B,D) 5 PORTERAGE: Luggage handling of one Costs: The tour cost is per person based on current piece per person with the exception of St. airfare from Chicago (other cities available), double MON 22 JAN Petra/Tel Aviv/Departure Mark’s Lutheran Guesthouse in Jerusalem. occupancy, tariffs and currency valuations as of Janu- Depart on the northbound journey to the village 5 EXPERT GUIDES: An experienced English- ary 2017, a minimum of 20 travelers (10 on the op- of Madeba to see the ancient mosaic map of the tional extension), and subject to confirmation. While speaking tour guide from arrival in Tel Aviv we will do everything possible to maintain the listed Holy Land. Drive to Mount Nebo where Moses through departure from Tel Aviv. price and/or itinerary, they are subject to change due viewed the Promised Land and enjoy the dra- 5 GRATUITIES: Gratuities to drivers and to circumstances beyond our control. Single room matic view of the Jordan Valley, Jericho and the guides (for your convenience, $180 per supplements may have limited availability and are on Judean hills beyond. Cross the Allenby Bridge to a request basis only. meet your guide and driver for the transfer to Ben person has been included). Gurion Airport – stop en route for dinner. Arrive 5 TAXES: Airport/foreign departure taxes Items Not Included at the airport this evening for flight check-in and (currently $530 per person). • Fuel surcharges and/or tax increases levied since the departure before midnight. (B, D, Meals in-flight) 5 WARTBURG SEMINARY TRAVEL pricing of this tour. INSURANCE: Travel medical and limited trip • Beverages other than coffee/tea at breakfast. TUE 23 JAN Arrive U.S. • Any meal or sightseeing item not listed in the itinerary. cancellation insurance provided by Wart- • Items of a personal nature. 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