Selected Highlights Friday, 15 to Sunday, 24 February 2019Led by Dr. Mark Schaaf

Israel- Study TourDiscovering the Bible in its original setting

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DAY 1 - Friday, Feb. 15

Atlanta DepartureAssemble at Atlanta International Airport and check-in for the evening flight

via Istanbul to Ben Gurion airport in Israel.

DAY 2 - Saturday, Feb. 16

Jerusalem ArrivalOn arrival, transfer by private coach east through the Judean hills to Jerusalem, stopping on Mount Scopus for a first sight of the Old City.

Then to the hotel for the evening meal and room allocation.Dinner & Overnight in JERUSALEM

DAY 3 - Sunday, Feb. 17

Old Testament JerusalemThe best part of the day within the city gates:

Eastern City WallsA walk by the Kidron valley and walls of Jerusalem to enter St. Stephen’s gate into the Old City.Mount MoriahWalk across the Mount (Temple Mount) where the Jewish Temples stood and Jesus taught and stop by the sealed ‘Golden Gates’.Western WallTime to witness Jewish prayers and traditions and experience the virtual reality presentation of the second temple from King Herod’s time.City of DavidTo the location where Jerusalem began and of Judean Kings, Prophets and Priests. See King David’s Palace, Hezekiah’s Tunnels, and the Pool of Siloam.

Dinner & Overnight in JERUSALEM

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DAY 4 - Monday, Feb. 18

Gospel PathsThe day by coach:

The Jerusalem ModelLocated in the Israel Museum grounds and built on a scale of 1-50 from the Herodion period – very helpful prior to visits.The HerodiumInto the desert to stop at King Herod’s fortress and palace that dwarfed Bethlehem in Gospel days and where Herod was buried.Shepherd’s FieldStop to reflect on Ruth, the Wise Men, Angels, Shepherds and the birth of Christ.Bethlehem TownInto Manger Square with its ancient church built over cave dwellings from antiquity.The Mount of OlivesTo the summit for its unique panorama of Jerusalem and hear of its great history. Walk down the Palm Sunday Path to spend time in the Garden of Gethsemane for reflection.

Dinner & Overnight in JERUSALEM

DAY 5 - Tuesday, Feb. 19

New Testament JerusalemThe day part on foot and part by coach:

The Pools of BethesdaInto the Old City through the Damascus Gate to see the location where the cripple was healed.The Judgement Hall (Gabbatha)Located underground where Christ was tried under Roman Law. Way of the CrossFollow sections of the route through the narrow streets to the traditional location of Calvary at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.The Last SupperWalk through the Old City Christian/Jewish quarters to Mount Zion and visit the Room of the Last Supper above King David’s Tomb.Palace of CaiaphasAt the nearby location where Jesus was tried under Jewish Law and see the underground cave-prisons and ancient Hasmonean stone steps leading from/to Gethsemane.Southern Temple StepsDown to the Dung Gate to see the Temple Gates, Mikveh Baths, Rabbinical Teaching steps and location of the Temple Pinnacle.The Garden TombOutside the city gates with its 1st century rolling-stone tomb.

Dinner & Overnight in JERUSALEM

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DAY 6 - Wednesday, Feb. 20

Samaria/GalileeBy coach north to Galilee’s shores:

The WildernessJourney down the old Jericho Road with a short stop in the Judean wilderness and reflect on the ‘Good Samaritan’ story.The Dead SeaStop by the shores with opportunity to float in the unique waters.The Jordan RiverTo the banks at Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan where John baptized.Jericho OasisInto the oasis town to examine the fallen walls, its natural spring and the town’s sycamore trees.ShechemInto the hills of Samaria and the valley between Mounts Gerazim and Ebal. Stop by Joseph’s Tomb and draw water from Jacob’s Well at Sychar.The Jordan ValleyNorth by Gilead and Gilboa to the shores of the Sea of Galilee and the hotel.

Dinner & Overnight in TIBERIAS

DAY 7 - Thursday, Feb. 21

Samaria/GalileeBy coach north to Galilee’s shores:

The ‘Peace View’Ascend the Golan to this location overlooking the Sea of Galilee where the full circumference of the Lake and its ‘harp-shape’ can be seen.ChorazimOn to the northern hills and the city site with its impressive remains of the Synagogue and ‘Seat of Moses’.CapernaumDown to the center of Jesus’ Galilean ministry with extensive excavations reflecting seaside life in Gospel days.Mount of BeatitudesUp to the mount overlooking the sea where Jesus taught.The SeashoreStand on the lake beach in the traditional area where Jesus made breakfast for the disciples and restored Peter.Sailing Blue GalileeFrom a dock near Magdala, sail in a private wooden boat of the kind that the disciples used, stopping mid-way for a demonstration of old fishing techniques.

Dinner & Overnight in TIBERIAS

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DAY 8 - Friday, Feb. 22

Biblical BattlesAround the Jezreel Valley:

Beth SheanSouth by Mount Gilboa where Saul and his sons fell in battle and visit the city where their bodies were pinned to the walls.Spring of HarodIn the Jezreel Valley by the Hill of Moreh to the Spring where Gideon selected his army to fight the Midianites across the valley.Mount TaborPause to view the mount associated with Deborah and Barak and the Canaanites.Mount PrecipiceAscend to overlook the vast valley of Armageddon.The Nazareth Village Living MuseumClose the day with a guided tour of this facility displaying rural and village life in Gospel days.

Dinner & Overnight in TIBERIAS

DAY 9 - Saturday, Feb. 23

The ‘Via Maris’By Mediterranean’s shores:

ArmageddonWest to stop at Solomon’s Chariot city that once controlled the ‘Via Maris’ trade route and the ‘Armageddon’ of Revelation. Enter the old city gates to an observation platform, see the grain silos and stables. Then walk through King Ahab’s secret underground water tunnel.Caesarea Maritima –South by coach to Herod’s massive seaport and capital. Walk the shoreline to Herod’s Palace where Paul may have been imprisoned; spend time in the 3,500 seated Amphitheatre where according to Josephus, Herod Agrippa died as recorded in Acts 12.Joppa Old TownThrough Tel Aviv to reflect on Peter’s rooftop vision of taking the Gospel to the Gentiles.

Dinner & Overnight in TEL AVIV

DAY 10 - Sunday, Feb. 24

Return FlightAfter breakfast, by private coach to Ben Gurion airport for the morning return flight via Istanbul to Atlanta - arriving back in the evening.

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The Hotels

The Flights

Subject to final numbers, hotels may change but if so, will be of the same quality .

OUTBOUND INBOUND

Atlanta/Tel Aviv Tel Aviv/Atlanta

Flights TK32/788 Flights TK785/31

Depart 9.20P Depart 10.20A

Arrival 9.15P Arrival 7.50P

The Ambassador/JerusalemOriental style with landscaped gardens and terrace.

The Ron Beach/TiberiasJust off Tiberias city centre with gardens and a short walk to the waterfront.

The Grand Beach/Tel AvivJust off city centre and a short walk to the Mediterranean Marina waterfront.

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From ATL via IST to TLV From TLV via IST to ATL Flight times may be subject to change Flight times may be subject to change