2016 Travel Planner Leading The Way In River Cruising New for 2016 Only Available Through EO Rhine River Reformation Tour Chartered 5-day River Cruise from Amsterdam Plus 3-day Land Tour in Germany See pg. 29 Changing the Church, the Ministry & Individual Lives Through Christian Travel since 1974.... 1-800-247-0017 www.EO.Travel Table of Contents For More Information Contact: Educational Opportunities Tours P.O. Box 6098 HOLY LAND TOURS 3 Lakeland, FL 33807 EO EXPEDITIONS 10 www.eo.travel BIBLE LAND CRUISES 15 email: [email protected] CHURCH HERITAGE TOURS 26 1-800-247-0017 FAITH BASED CRUISES 34 @eotours RIVER CRUISES 56 EO EXTRA 64 What started as a dream by a young pastor, to make it possible for all church leaders to experience the Bible lands and church heritage destinations, continues to flourish today through the leadership of the Ridgway family. Educational Opportunities is North America’s largest provider of tours to the Holy Land and recognized by Celebrity, Royal Caribbean and AmaWaterways as the leader in Faith- Based cruising. It is through our partnership with the Church and pastors who have seen first hand how Christian Travel has had a positive impact on their church, their ministry and the lives of individuals that have made all of this possible. To those who have traveled with EO, we sincerely thank you. If you have never traveled, we encourage you to discover how Christian travel will make a difference in your life. New For 2016 Be sure to check out every page so you don’t miss these and other new opportunities for 2016. Rhine River Reformation Tour New Speakers These are just some of our new Guest Speakers for 2016 Davis Chappell Paul’s Missionary Journeys - pg. 19 Peter Marty Journeys of Paul Cruise - pg. 21 Bruce Birch Leading The Way In River Cruising Lands of the Bible Cruise - pg. 22 Enjoy the scenic beauty of Europe as you explore the historic sites and Justo Gonzalez events of the Reformation and Martin Luther on this unique tour. EO Lands of the Bible Cruise - pg. 24 has chartered the AmaVerde, one of the highest rated river cruise ships in Europe, for a special 5-day cruise on the Rhine River. Next, you will Bob Sherry have a 3-day land tour in Germany. Space is limited on this special tour Eastern Caribbean Cruise - pg. 35 only available from EO. See page 29. Bob Dannals Baltic Capitals Cruise - pg. 48 Joan Chittister Tulip Time River Cruise - pg. 57 Bob Westin Paris & Normandy River Cruise - pg. 59 EO Expeditions EO is happy to be adding cruises with Holland America to our 2016 schedule. You will enjoy their great itineraries and well-known service and accommodations. You will find the Holland America cruises on pages 39, 44, 45, 50 and 51. Bible Land Exploration Want to go on an archaeology dig? Meet with local Christian, Palestinian Muslim and Jewish representatives in Jerusalem? EO Expeditions will give travelers a new or This new Holy land itinerary includes seeing a first century synagogue different way to experience, understand or at the newly opened site at Magdala, the Valley of the Doves, and interact with the land, history, culture and people Masada. You will also stay in hotels in downtown Tiberias. See page 5. of sites around the world. See pages 10-13. SAVE | When You Register w/full Deposit $80 | 11 Months Prior to Departure $70 | 10 Months Prior to Departure $60 | 9 Months Prior to Departure Holy Land $50 | 8 Months Prior to Departure $40 | 7 Months Prior to Departure $30 | 6 Months Prior to Departure ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING . Basic Tour & Guided Sightseeing . Roundtrip International Airfare from New York (additional baggage & optional fees may apply) . Fuel Surcharges & Government Taxes (subject to change) . Entrance Fees & Gratuities . Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner. Deluxe Motorcoaches . First Class Hotels . Most Departures Guaranteed . Onsite Hospitality Staff. Airfare from your local city available HOLY LAND TOURS HolyLand 10-Days Classic Starting at $2798* Select Your Departure Date Your Itinerary All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York Day 1 and 2 - USA to the Holy Land 2016 Departures Price Day 3 - The Galilee Sea of Galilee, Capernaum (Matt. 4), Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5), Tabgha, January 5, 12, 19, 26 $2798* Church of the Fish and the Loaves (Luke 9), Chapel of the Primacy (John 21), February 2, 9, 16, 23 $2898* Jordan River Baptismal Site (Mark 1) March 1, 8, 15 $3098* Day 4 - Cana, Nazareth, Megiddo & Caesarea April 5, 12 $3198* Franciscan Wedding Church in Cana (John 2), Nazareth (Matt. 2), Tel Megiddo (Revelation 16), Caesarea (Acts 10) May 17, 24, 31 $3198* Day 5 - Jericho, Qumran & the Mount of Olives June 7, 14 $3198* Jericho (Josh. 6), Mount of Temptation (Matt. 4), Qumran, Mount of Olives July 19 $3198* (Acts 1) September 6, 13, 20 $3098* Day 6 - Bethlehem & Jerusalem October 25, 26, 31 $3198* Bethlehem (Matt. 1), Shepherds’ Field (Luke 2), Garden of Gethsemane November 1, 7, 8, 14 $3198* (Matt. 26), Mount Zion, House of Caiaphas (Matt. 26), Upper Room (Mark 14) November 29 $2798* Day 7 - Jerusalem & the Old City Western Wall, Teaching Steps, Cardo, Pool of Bethesda (John 5), Church of St. December 6, 13 $2798* Anne, Herod’s Antonia Fortress (Luke 23), Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre *All pricing reflects a 4% cash discount Day 8 - Leisure Day/Masada & the Dead Sea Explore on your own or visit Masada and the Dead Sea (additional charge) Day 9 - Jerusalem Ein Karem (Luke 1), Yad Vashem (Israel’s Holocaust Memorial), Garden Tomb (John 19) Day 10 - Return Home or Enjoy an Extension HL16/A www.EO.travel │3 HOLY LAND TOURS Journeythrough 11-Days the Bible Starting at $2798* Includes 3-Nights in Select Your Departure Date Your Itinerary Bethlehem All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York Day 1 & 2 - USA to the Holy Land 2016 Departures Price Day 3 - Jericho & Qumran Qasr el Yehud, Jericho (Josh. 6), Mount of Temptation (Matt. 4), Qumran, January 11, 25 $2798* Dead Sea February 8, 15 $2898* Day 4 - Herodion & Bethlehem March 7 $2998* Herodion, Bethlehem (Matt. 1), Shepherds’ Fields (Luke 2), opportunities to visit April 11 $3198* local Christian ministries, optional dinner in Palestinian Christian family homes May 16 $3198* Day 5 - Caesarea, Mount Carmel & Tel Megiddo June 13 $3098* Caesarea (Acts 10), Mount Carmel (I Kings 18), Jezreel Valley, Tel Megiddo Day 6 - The Galilee September 19 $3098* Capernaum (Matt. 4), Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5), Sea of Galilee, Tabgha, November 7 $3098* Church of the Fish and Loaves (Luke 9), Chapel of the Primacy (John 21) December 5 $2798* Day 7 - Cana, Nazareth, Samaria & Jacob’s Well Cana (John 2), Nazareth (Matt. 2), Tel Dothan (Genesis 37), Samaria, *All pricing reflects a 4% cash discount (I Kings 16), Mount Ebal, Mount Gerizim, Nablus, Jacob's Well (John 4) Day 8 - Jerusalem Mount of Olives (Acts 1), Garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 26), Upper Room (Mark 14), St. Peter in Gallicantu (Matt. 26) Day 9 - The Old City Old City of Jerusalem, Cardo, Davidson Center, Southern Wall Excavations, Teaching Steps, Western Wall, Pool of Bethesda (John 5), Church of St. Anne, Herod’s Antonia Fortress (Luke 23), Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Garden Tomb (John 19) Day 10 - Ein Karem, Nebi Samuel, Emmaus & the Valley of Elah Ein Karem (Luke 1), Nebi Samuel, Emmaus (Luke 24), Valley of Elah (I Samuel 17) Day 11 - Return Home or Enjoy an Extension HL16/B 4│ 1.800.247.0017 HOLY LAND TOURS Bible Land 10-Days Exploration Starting at $2998* NEW FOR Select Your Departure Date Your Itinerary 2016 All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York Day 1 & 2 - USA to the Holy Land Day 3 - Caesarea by the Sea, Mount Carmel, Megiddo, Nazareth Departure Dates Price Caesarea by the Sea (Acts 10 & Acts 23), Mount Carmel (I Kings 18), Jezreel January 6, 20 $2998* Valley, Tel Megiddo, Nazareth (Luke 26) February 10 $3098* Day 4 - Sea of Galilee - Valley of the Doves, Magdala, Boat Ride, Ancient Boat, February 24 $3298* Capernaum, Tabgha, Mount of Beatitudes Valley of the Doves, Magdala, Sea of Galilee Boat Ride, Kibbutz Nof Ginosar March 2, 9 $3298* (“Ancient Boat”), Capernaum (Matt. 4), Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5), Church of April 6, 13 $3498* the Fish & the Loaves, Tabgha (Luke 9) May 18 $3498* Day 5 - Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Golan Heights, Bethsaida, Yardenit June 8 $3398* Tel Dan (I Kings 12), Caesarea Philippi (Matt.16), the Golan Heights, Yardenit September 7, 21 $3498* Baptismal site on the Jordan River (Matt. 3) October 27 $3498* Day 6 - Jericho, Qumran, Masada, Dead Sea November 2, 9 $3398* Jericho (Josh. 6), Mount of Temptations (Matt. 4), Qumran, Masada, Dead Sea Day 7 - Shepherds’ Fields, Bethlehem, Ein Karem, Yad Vashem, Israel December 7 $2998* Museum/Model Bethlehem, Shepherds’ Field (Matt. 1), Church of the Nativity (Matt. 1), Ein Karem *All pricing reflects a 4% cash discount (Luke 1), Yad Vashem, Israel Museum, First Century Model of the City of Jerusalem, Shrine of the Book Day 8 - Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Mount Zion, Western Wall, Southern Steps Mount of Olives (Acts 1), Garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 26), Mount Zion, House of the High Priest Caiaphas (Matt. 26), the Upper Room (Mark 14), Western Wall, Teaching Steps Day 9 - Temple Mount, Pool of Bethesda, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Garden Tomb Temple Mount, Pool of Bethesda (John 5), Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Garden Tomb (John 19) Day 10 - Return Home or Enjoy an Extension HL16/G Hotels on the Mediterranean coast in Netanya, downtown Tiberias, and Jerusalem.