Life of Kings 12D9N, Israel - Jordan 9 – 20 Nov 2017 Spiritual Director: Rev Peter Poon For this tour, we have Rev Dr Peter Poon from Orchard Road Presbyterian Church, as our Spiritual Director. Rev Peter began his pastoral ministry in 1981 and has served in numerous churches and organisations, including All Saints Presbyterian Church, Youth for Christ International and Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church.

Currently, he is the Christian Education Director of Orchard Road Presbyterian Church, and also spends a part of his time as the Training Director of WorldTeach. Rev Peter brings a wealth of teaching experience and biblical insights as he leads tour groups to the of Israel.

7 Armenian St, Bible House, #04-02, Singapore 179932 Tel: +65 63373222 l Fax: +65 63373036 l Email: [email protected]

Life of Kings Israel-Jordan 12D9N (10 touring days) 9-20 Nov 2017

Greetings from International Bible Experiences (IBEx)!

We welcome you to join us on this Life of Kings tour to Israel and Jordan.

Journey through the Holy Land which is filled with biblical history, culture, spiritual blessings and experience the Bible coming alive.

This tour will provide you with a deeper understanding of scriptures on the Bible stories of the different Kings like , Solomon, Hezekiah and many others. Visit the ancient city of Jericho, climb Mount Nebo where Moses viewed the Promised Land from afar, explore one of the fortresses built by and many more.

Enrich your understanding of the Word and experience the word come alive as you learn about the culture and people mentioned in the Bible.

We believe you will come back with many fond memories and your walk with God will never be the same again.

We look forward to have you on this tour!

Yours sincerely, The Team from IBEx

1 7 Armenian St, Bible House, #04-02, Singapore 179932 Tel: +65 63373222 l Fax: +65 3373036 l Email: [email protected]

Life of Kings Israel-Jordan 12D9N (10 touring days) 9-20 Nov 2017

(A) Tour itinerary Program Meals provided / Day Date (Subject to change and availability of sites.) Overnight Meet at 2030hrs at Changi Airport, Terminal 1 On board the 1 9Nov, Thur to check-in. airplane Departure flight: TK55 SIN-IST 2335-0540 Depart Singapore for Istanbul (transit).

Final destination is Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv Transit flight: TK794 IST-TLV 0715-0925

2 10Nov, Fri Arrive in Tel Aviv, Israel in the morning and the tour begins. Sites to visit: L / D Bethel In Nazareth Shiloh Mt Gerizim Samaria (Sebastiya)

Sites to visit: Nazereth Village Sepphoris B / L / D 3 11Nov, Sat Bet Shearim In Nazareth Kfar Kedem Visit local synagogue (TBC) Bet Alfa Sites to visit: Magdala Hazor B / L / D 4 12Nov, Sun Tel Dan In Nazareth Caesarea Philippi Golan Heights Drive along east of Sea of Galilee Check-out in the morning. Morning: Cross over to Jordan (King Hussein Bridge) Sites to visit: B / L / D 5 13Nov, Mon Jerash In Madaba or Machaerus (optional) Mt Nebo Sites to visit: B / L / D 6 14Nov, Tue Petra In Petra Check-out in the morning. Morning: Cross over to Israel (Allenby Bridge) Sites to visit: B / L / D 7 15Nov, Wed Qasar el Yahud In Jericho Yad Vashem

2 7 Armenian St, Bible House, #04-02, Singapore 179932 Tel: +65 63373222 l Fax: +65 3373036 l Email: [email protected]

Life of Kings Israel-Jordan 12D9N (10 touring days) 9-20 Nov 2017

Program Meals provided / Day Date (Subject to change and availability of sites.) Overnight Sites to visit: Jerusalem Model Shrine of the Book Western Wall and tunnel B / L / D 8 16Nov, Thur Temple Mt In Jerusalem Southern steps City of David (Hezekiah’s tunnel) Temple Mt Sifting Project (if time permits) Tower of David (Night show)

Sites to visit: Beit Guvrin-Maresha Tel-Lachish B / D 9 17Nov, Fri Mahane Yehuda Market *Lunch on your own Holy Sepulchre (Basement) In Jerusalem Old City St Mark’s Syrian Orthodox Convent

Check-out of the hotel in the morning. Sites to visit: Tomb of B / L / D 10 18Nov, Sat Mt Olives In Tel Aviv Herodium Tel Aviv

Check-out of the hotel in the morning. Sites to visit: B / D 11 19Nov, Sun Free and Easy *Lunch on your own

Departure flight: TK789 TLV-IST 2040-2305

Transit at Istanbul for flight back to Singapore. 12 20Nov, Mon Transit flight: TK54 IST-SIN 0105 / 1755 On board the plane Arrive back in Singapore at 1755hrs.

3 7 Armenian St, Bible House, #04-02, Singapore 179932 Tel: +65 63373222 l Fax: +65 3373036 l Email: [email protected]

Life of Kings Israel-Jordan 12D9N (10 touring days) 9-20 Nov 2017

(B) General Tour Information Tour dates 9-20 Nov 2017, 12D9N (10 touring days)

Airline Turkish Airlines

Tour cost SGD$3,7351,2

Accommodation 3 star and 4 star hotels

Registration closes 15 May 2017

1Excludes airport and fuel surcharges (Est of SGD$670; as of 01 Nov 2016). 2Tour cost is based on ≥35pax. Package cost will increase should there be fewer participants.

(C) Tour Cost Tour cost includes Tour cost does not include

 Return economy class airfare and  Airport and fuel surcharge of SGD$670 land tour (as at 01 Nov 2016)  9 nights twin-sharing  Any increase of airport and fuel accommodation as per itinerary surcharge  Meals catered for as per itinerary  Travel insurance  Professional and licenced English-  Passport and visa fees if applicable speaking guide  Air-conditioned tourist bus as per  Meals and other expenses not stated in itinerary itinerary  Entrance fees to sites as per  All expenses of personal nature itinerary  All tips for hotels, restaurants, tour  Single room supplement of SGD$730 if guides and bus drivers. applicable  All group transfers from airport to hotel.  Border crossing taxes (Israel & Jordan)

(D) How can I register for this tour? 1. Register online at http://www.bible.org.sg/register/ibex. Registration opens in Dec. 2. Before the closing date of the registration (15May), mail us your cheque deposit of SGD$1000 (per pax) to secure your spot. (Please note that the deposit is non- refundable once the tour group materialises.) 3. Please note there needs to be sufficient number of participants for the tour to be confirmed. 4. Once the tour is confirmed, the balance payment is required by 2 Jul 2017. 4 7 Armenian St, Bible House, #04-02, Singapore 179932 Tel: +65 63373222 l Fax: +65 3373036 l Email: [email protected]