Pastor Jared Burwell & Pastor Cameron Whitley, 11-Day Journey to Israel & Jordan October 10 -20, 2022

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A Special Invite from Pastor Jared Burwell & Pastor Cameron Whitley

It is our joy to invite you to join us for a journey of a lifetime to Israel, Jordan, and the West Bank. In October 2022, we are going to embark on an 11-day spiritual adventure to walk where Jesus walked and experience the Bible coming to life as we visit such locations as Jerusalem, Jericho, and the region around the Sea of Galilee. Other highlights include visiting Petra, Masada, and the land of the Exodus. Prepare to be astounded by the rich history that will envelop you at every turn. It promises to be a trip that will impact your life forever. 

Without a doubt we are packing a lot into these days, making the most of our time in the Middle East. This is not just a vacation; it will be a spiritually rich experience that will shape and stretch your faith, broaden your perspective on God's Word, and give you insight into the geopolitical complexity of this land. More than anything, we desire for this to be a concentrated time of discipleship with you and the Living Christ.

Let's experience this together, shall we?
Pastor Jared & Pastor Cameron

DAILY ITINERARY

October 10 - 20, 2022

DAY 01: BEGINNING OF OUR TOUR – Depart USA for Amman, Jordan.

DAY 02: JORDAN – Arrive in Amman, Jordan where you will be met at the airport for transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Petra.

DAY 3: PETRA – Begin your tour in the breath-taking city of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, known as "the Rose Red City, half as old as time". Journey through the once-hidden passage to the Treasury. Stroll the two-thousand-year-old streets while marveling at the outstanding ruins that come to life as the sunlight changes the colors with your every step. See the awe-inspiring theatre and Palace Tomb. For the adventurous, climb to the High Place, with its breathtaking view of Petra and Mount Hor, one of the earliest mentioned mountains in scripture. Dinner and overnight at the Dead Sea resort hotel. Lunch provided.

DAY 04: JORDAN/ISRAEL – Spend the morning floating in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea and enjoying the amenities of the resort.You will continue to Mt. Nebo, the memorial to Moses, and the presumed site of the prophet’s death and burial. You will cross the Jordanian border into Israel, visit the southern baptism site just outside of Jericho, continuing north along the Jordan River into Galilee. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.

DAY 05: CAESAREA/MOUNT CARMEL/MEGIDDO – In the morning, begin at Mt Arbel for a morning quiet time. Continue to Mt. Carmel for a visit to Elijah’s cave. Proceed to Megiddo “Armageddon”, a very important strategic point on the Via Maris connecting Egypt and Damascus. Next, you will stop at Mt. Precipice for a panoramic view of Nazareth, Cana, and the Jezreel Valley.  A drive south along the Mediterranean coast will take you to the ancient coastal city of Akko (Acre) where we will have lunch. In the afternoon visit Caesarea Maritima built by Herod the Great. See the Roman theater and its ruins. Return to your hotel in Tiberias for dinner and overnight. Lunch provided.

DAY 06: GALILEE/GOLAN HEIGHTS – The morning begins on the calm surface of the Sea of Galilee, cruising toward Capernaum. Upon landing, visit the town where Jesus started His ministry and performed several miracles. Among the ruins, see the house of Peter and the location of the synagogue where Jesus taught. Continue to Tabgha, the site of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fish and the Primacy of Peter where Jesus appeared to his disciples after the resurrection. Drive to the top of the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee and the surrounding area. In the afternoon, journey to the Golan Heights in Upper Galilee to see the sources of the Jordan River at Caesarea Philippi. See Kursi where Jesus commanded a legion of demons to come out of a man and enter a herd of pigs. Stop at Ein Gev for a stunning view before returning to the hotel in Tiberias for dinner and overnight. Lunch provided..

DAY 05: BEIT SHE’AN/JACOB’S WELL/JERUSALEM – Leave Tiberias and travel south along the Jordan River. Visit Beit She’an, the leading city in the Decapolis and the place where the Philistines hung the bodies of King Saul and his sons on the city walls. Take a beautiful drive through the heart of Samaria to the city of Nablus. Stop by Jacob’s Well where Jesus asked a Samaritan woman for a drink. Enjoy a traditional Palestinian lunch before going to ancient Shiloh, the first capital of the Israelite Kingdom and site of the tabernacle. Begin the journey south to Jerusalem, taking in the scenic countryside. Pass beneath the Mount of Olives and savor the dramatic entry into the Holy City. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. Lunch provided.

DAY 08: JERUSALEM, THE HOLY CITY – Begin the day on the Mount of Olives at the Chapel of Ascension. Observe the Kidron Valley and take in the spectacular views of the Temple Mount. Follow the Palm Sunday path stopping at Pater Noster, Dominus Flavit, the Church of All Nations, and spend time in quiet reflection and prayer as you visit the Garden of Gethsemane. Then step into history as you enter the Old City of Jerusalem. Stroll through the colorful bazaars, picturesque neighborhoods, and narrow streets as you make your way to the temple area, where Solomon's Temple was built on Mount Moriah. Visit the Dome of the Rock enclosing the Rock of Sacrifice, the Mosque of Al Aksa, and the Pinnacle of the Temple. Enjoy lunch in the old city and take some time to shop for souvenirs, jewelry, and ancient coins. In the afternoon, you will visit the Church of Saint Anne, the Pool of Bethesda, the Lithostrotos, Pilate's Judgment Hall, Antonia Fortress, and walk on the Via Dolorosa leading you to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Time permitting, we will do the rampart walk around part of the Old City. After dinner, you will visit the Western Wall (the Wailing Wall), then go under the old city to visit the Western Wall Tunnels to see remnants from the days of the Second Temple, which was destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD. Return to the hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.

DAY 09: MASADA/JERICHO/QUMRAN – This morning you will drive into the wilderness of the Judean Desert. Visit Wadi Qelt and view the Valley of the Shadow of Death from the high cliffs. Continue to Qumran, the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered by a shepherd boy. Then to Masada, a desert fortress built by Herod the Great which was used as a stronghold by Jewish zealots who committed suicide rather than surrender to the Romans. Enjoy lunch in Jericho and see the ruins and excavations of the ancient city. See the Mount of Temptation where Jesus was tempted by Satan. Visit En Gedi before continuing on a beautiful drive that takes you along the shores of the Dead Sea. Continue to the Jordan River for an opportunity to be baptized in the same location where Jesus was baptized. Return to your hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. Lunch provided.

DAY 10: NEW JERUSALEM – You will begin at Mount Zion where we will visit the Upper Room of the Last Supper as well as the Tomb of King David and the House of Caiaphas. You will visit the City of David, where the original inhabitants of Jerusalem lived. Visit the Shrine of the Book, home of the famous Dead Sea Scrolls. You will also visit a model of Jerusalem depicting the city as it was laid out during the time of Christ. Proceed to Herodium, Herod’s mountain hideaway. In the afternoon, you will visit the Garden Tomb and Gordon's Calvary, the site where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected. A communion service will be held at the Garden Tomb. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 11: TEL AVIV/USA – Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport for your return flight home with luggage packed with keepsakes and your heart full of memories!

NOTE: Schedule is subject to change due to various factors and your tour guide’s discretion.

PRICING:

• $4695 per person based on double occupancy.
  
• Single room supplement - $995
• $500 per person with registration to secure space.
• 50% of the total amount is due on or before May 10, 2022
• Balance due on or before August 10, 2022

FLIGHT SCHEDULE:

TK   8   10OCT  IAD-IST     2255 1540*

TK 812  11OCT  IST-AMM  2055 2310

TK 785  20OCT  TLV-IST    1030 1250

TK   7    20OCT  IST-IAD    1505 1905

TK  34  10OCT  IAH-IST    2050 1645

TK 812  11OCT  IST-AMM  2055 2310

TK 785  20OCT  TLV-IST   1030 1250

TK  33  20OCT  IST-IAH   1410 1910

 TK 204  10OCT  SEA-IST  1745 1525

 TK 812  11OCT  IST-AMM  2055 2310

 TK 785  21OCT  TLV-IST    1030 1250

 TK 203  21OCT  IST-SEA    1405 1615

* Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.

INCLUDED:

AIR: The Standard Tour includes round-trip, economy-class airfare from the international departure city listed in the itinerary. Group airfares are based on contracted rates and are highly restrictive. Seats will be assigned by the airline at check-in, and specific seat requests cannot be guaranteed. Upgrades such as Comfort, Premium, Business, or First Class are not available with the standard tour. Participants who wish to upgrade or purchase a specific seat should choose the Land Only option when registering. Participants are responsible for providing frequent flyer numbers, TSA PreCheck, and Global Entry information upon check-in. Group fares do not permit schedule deviations. Participants who wish to deviate from the group schedule should choose the Land Only option. 

LAND ONLY: Participants who wish to arrange their own air should choose the Land Only option. $1000 will be deducted from the standard tour price when selecting this option. Participants arranging their own air should notify Signature Tours prior to the second payment date listed on the payment schedule. Transportation to and from the airport/hotel can be arranged by Signature Tours for Land Only passengers.

GROUND/TRANSFERS: The group will be met by a Signature Tours representative and transferred to the hotel/airport.

HOTELS: Superior first-class hotels throughout. Priced based on two people per room with private bath and shower.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A limited number of single rooms are available at additional supplement prices. Signature Tours and/or the group leader will make every attempt to pair single participants requesting a roommate. However, the single supplement fee will be charged for each person occupying a single room, whether by choice or circumstance.

MEALS: Breakfast and dinner are provided at the hotel daily. Lunch is provided most days as noted in the itinerary. 

SIGHTSEEING: Entrance fees to all places of interest listed in the itinerary as well as an expert English-speaking guide.

PORTERAGE: See the carrier website for airline-specific baggage restrictions and requirements. Any fees for additional baggage beyond the standard airline allowance will be the responsibility of the individual. 

SERVICE CHARGES AND TAXES: Service charges added to the bill as required by hotel management. Taxes as imposed by national and/or local governments and/or administrations from the date listed on this brochure. Tips, taxes, and airport taxes ARE INCLUDED in the selling price. 

NOT INCLUDED: Excess baggage fees, passport fees, visa fees, food or drink items not listed on the regular table menu for included meals, and items of a personal nature such as room service, laundry, etc. Any service not indicated in the itinerary and/or the above list of included features.

PASSPORTS: Passports must be valid with an expiration date at least six months beyond the return home date of the tour. If you do not have a valid passport or need to renew your passport before the trip, enter "RENEWING" or "APPLIED FOR" when completing registration.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: This tour requires a substantial amount of walking. Many of the sites are not accessible by wheelchair, and the uneven terrain is not feasible for rollators. Signature Tours reserves the right to refuse individuals who may require special attention beyond what the tour guide and tour host can provide.

CANCELLATION POLICY: The $500 per person deposit is nonrefundable. Other payments exceeding the $500 per person are refundable in full up to sixty days prior to departure. After this date, refunds for unused accommodations and services will be limited to the amount received from and/or credited by all carriers, sightseeing operators, and hotels.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel Insurance is not included in the purchase price. For your convenience, we offer travel insurance through Travelex Insurance Services. For more information and rates, please review the product flyer or Click Here to enroll in the plan.

* Travelex Insurance Services, Inc CA Agency License #0D10209. Travel Insurance is underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, NAIC #22276. V94 

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