Bible Land Exploration2017 Holy Land Tour

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Bible Land Exploration

Day 1 ‐ Depart Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on an overnight flight.

Day 2 ‐ Arrive and overnight in NetanyaYou will be welcomed at the Tel Aviv airport by our representativebefore you transfer to your hotel in Netanya to enjoy dinner andovernight.

Day 3 ‐ Caesarea by the Sea, Mount Carmel, Tel Megiddo & NazarethVisit the Roman Aqueduct and Theatre at Caesarea, a center of earlyChristianity (Acts 10) and where Paul was imprisoned for two years(Acts 23:22). View Mount Carmel and recall Elijah’s dramatic victory overthe prophets of Baal (I Kings 18). Follow an ancient caravan routethrough the Jezreel Valley to Tel Megiddo, an exciting archeological digwith layers of twenty different cities, all built on top of each other.Conclude your day in Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood home (Luke 26).

Day 4 ‐ Sea of Galilee Pass through the Valley of the Doves and see Mount Arbel (Isaiah 9:2)on your way towards the Sea of Galilee. This was a major pathway inthe time of Christ. He and his disciples passed through this valley as theywalked through the Galilee. In Magdala, once home to Mary Magdalene(Luke 8:1‐3), visit a recently discovered first‐century synagogue. Enjoylunch together before crossing the waters of the Sea of Galilee on avery special boat ride, complete with an onboard worship service. VisitCapernaum, the center of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee, and visit thesynagogue built on the site where Jesus taught (Matthew 4:13, 23). Onthe Mount of Beatitudes, contemplate the text of the Sermon on theMount that Jesus preached there (Matthew 5‐7). Explore the Churchof the Fish and the Loaves at Tabgha, traditional site of the feeding ofthe 5,000 (Luke 9:10). At Kibbutz Nof Ginosar, see the 2,000‐year‐old“Ancient Boat,” a rare example of the kind of boat in which Jesus mighthave sailed.

Day 5 ‐ Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Golan Heights, Bethsaida &Jordan RiverAt the ruins of Tel Dan, see the altar built by King Jeroboam I (I Kings12:25‐30) and learn about where the “House of David” fragment fromthe First Temple Period was discovered. Continue on to CaesareaPhilippi, where Peter told the Lord, "You are the Messiah, the Son ofthe Living God!” (Matthew 16:16). A scenic drive along the GolanHeights will give you some beautiful views of Syria and Jordan, as wellas, Israel. Remember your baptism at the Yardenit Baptismal site,where the Jordan River exits the Sea of Galilee on its journey southward(Matthew 3).

Day 6 ‐ Jericho, Qumran, Masada & the Dead SeaHead to Jericho to visit the ruins of the ancient city Joshua conquered(Joshua 6:20). Off in the distance, you can see the traditional site of theTemptation of Jesus (Matthew 4:1). Stop in Qumran, where the DeadSea Scrolls were discovered in 1947 by a Bedouin shepherd. Enjoy a visitto Masada, the spectacular mountaintop fortress built by Herod thatlater became the final tragic stronghold of the Jewish rebellion againstthe Romans. Ride the cable car to the top to explore the fortress andlook down upon the remains of the Roman camps and siege rampbelow. On the way to Jerusalem, stop at the shores of the Dead Sea,the lowest spot on earth, for an opportunity to take a quick dip in themineral‐laden waters.

Day 7 ‐ Bethlehem, Ein Karem, Yad Vashem & Israel MuseumIn Bethlehem, gaze out over Shepherds’ Field and visit the cave reveredas Jesus’ birthplace (Matthew 1: 18‐25). Visit the Church of the Nativity,built above the cave and considered the world’s oldest functioningchurch (Matthew 1: 18‐25). Travel to Ein Karem, birthplace of John theBaptist and where Mary visited Elisabeth (Luke 1: 26‐40). In Jerusalem,visit Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust Memorial, with its poignant exhibitshonoring the lives lost during the Holocaust. Explore the Israel Museumand its First Century Model of the City of Jerusalem. Another highlightis the museum’s Shrine of the Book exhibit showcasing the Dead SeaScroll book of Isaiah.

Day 8 ‐ JerusalemStand on the Mount of Olives for a remarkable view of Jerusalem (theGolden City); Jesus stood here before ascending into heaven forty daysafter His resurrection (Acts 1:9‐12). In the Kidron Valley across from thewalls of Jerusalem, pray as Jesus did in the Garden of Gethsemane(Matthew 26:36). Continue to Mount Zion to visit the House of the HighPriest Caiaphas, where Jesus was questioned the night of His betrayal(Matthew 26:57). Recall the events of the Last Supper as you visit thetraditional location of the Upper Room (Mark 14:12). Spend time inprayer at the Western Wall (the only remnant of the Second Temple ofJerusalem) and sit on the Teaching Steps where Jesus taught.

Day 9 ‐ Jerusalem Walk the Temple Mount (conditions permitting), once the site of theTemple of Solomon (II Chronicles 3) and home to the Dome of the Rock.See where Jesus healed on the Sabbath at the Pool of Bethesda (John5: 1‐31), Walk the Via Dolorosa ("the Way of the Cross") to the Churchof the Holy Sepulchre (John 19), built over the traditional sites of thecrucifixion and burial of Jesus. At the Garden Tomb, share communiontogether and experience the reality of the Resurrection (John 20).

Day 10 ‐ Return to the USA or enjoy an extension.

Educational Theme Jesus: His Life, His Times,

His Land, His Hebrew Faith

Two Units of CEU Credits Available

OPTIONAL

EXTENSIONS

CAIRO AND THE ROUTE OF THE EXODUS - $1048*Offered on: 1/9, 2/20, 3/20, 4/24, 5/22, 10/30 & 11/6

Day 10 Free day in Jerusalem. Explore on your own today. Breakfast & Dinner included at your hotel.Day 11 Ancient Caravan Route to Mount Sinai for dinner & overnight.Day 12 Monastery of Saint Catherine; continue to Sharm el Sheik for overnight.Day 13 Wadi Feiran, Elim, Marah by the Red Sea, dinner and overnight in Cairo.Day 14 Memphis, Saqqara, Step Pyramid, Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, dinner and overnight in Cairo.Day 15 King Tut's Treasure, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Old Cairo, Coptic Church; sail on the Nile River aboard an authentic Egyptian Felucca; dinner and overnight in Cairo.Day 16 Depart Egypt and arrive in the USA.

NILE CRUISE - $1898*Offered on: 1/9, 2/20, 3/20; 4/24, 5/22, 10/30 & 11/6

Day 10 ‐12 Same as Cairo and the Route of the Exodus.Day 13 Fly to Luxor. Board your Nile Cruise boat. Visits to Luxor and Karnak temples.Day 14 Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Valley of the Kings and Queens, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Esna and cross the locks. Continue to Edfu for overnight.Day 15 Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple shared by the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Aswan and overnight.Day 16 Disembark. Visit the High Dam of Aswan, Granite Quarry, Unfinished Obelisk, and Temple of Philae. Fly to Cairo for dinner and overnight.Day 17 Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx. Day 18 Depart Egypt and arrive in the USA.

JERUSALEM EXTENDED STAY - $398*Offered on: January & December Departures Only.

Day 10 ‐12 Extend your stay for 3 days in the heart of Jerusalem. You are on your own to enjoy sightseeing, meditation, reflection and renewal. Hotel, buffet breakfast & dinner are included.

WONDERS OF PETRA AND DEAD SEA- $998*Offered on: 1/30, 2/27, 3/13, 4/24, 10/30, 11/6 & 12/4

Day 10 Free day in Jerusalem. Explore on your own today. Breakfast & Dinner included at your hotel.Day 11 Cross the Allenby Bridge into Jordan. Mount Nebo, Madaba, Amman. Overnight in Petra or Dead Sea.Day 12 Petra. Travel to Dead Sea area for a late dinner & overnight.Day 13 Jerash and recross border into Israel. Enjoy a final dinner before boarding your flight for the USA.Day 14 Arrive in the USA.

HIKING IN THE HOLY LAND - $1148*Offered on: 2/20, 3/13, 4/24 & 11/6

Day 10 Free day in Jerusalem. Explore on your own today. Breakfast & Dinner included at your hotel.Day 11 Nazareth to Sepphoris. Return to the Galilee and explore Nazareth and hike approximately 8km to Sepphoris. Travel to Kibbutz Lavi for overnight.Day 12 Kibbutz Lavi to Moshav Arbel. After breakfast, depart Kibbutz Lavi and hike approximately 8‐10 miles to Moshav Arbel. See the Horns of Hittim & Nebi Shweib, a sacred site for the Druze, along the way. Return to Kibbutz Lavi for dinner and overnight.Day 13 Mt. Arbel to Capernaum. Begin your final day of hiking at the summit of Mt. Arbel where you will enjoy the stunning view of the Sea of Galilee and hike approximately 10 miles to Capernaum. See Wadi Hamam, Sapir, Tabgha, Church of St. Peter's Primacy and have the chance to dip your feet in the Sea of Galilee before returning to Kibbutz Lavi for dinner and overnight. Day 14 Free Day or Optional Horseback Riding & Kayak Trip. Enjoy a day of rest at Kibbutz Lavi or enjoy an optional horseback riding adventure near the Sea of Galilee and a kayak trip on the Sea of Galilee before returning to Kibbutz Lavi for dinner and overnight. Day 15 Return to USA.

$3,248

YOUR ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE INCLUDES:Basic Tour & Guided Sightseeing

Roundtrip International Airfare from New YorkAdditional baggage & optional fees may apply; see fine print for details

Fuel Surcharges and Government TaxesSubject to change

Admin. Fees, Entrance Fees, Gratuities & Program FeesDaily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner, Deluxe Motorcoaches

First Class Hotels & much more!

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Jan. 9 & 30 . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,298Feb. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,398Feb. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,548March 13 & 20 . . . . . . . .$3,548April 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,748

May 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,748Sept. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,748Oct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,748Nov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,648Dec. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,398

Select Your Departure DateAll inclusive prices based out of New York

THE FINE PRINTINCLUDED IN PRICE: • Roundtrip International airfare • Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation • 1st class hotels • Sightseeing with Israel’s Best Guides • Entrance fees to sites visited (as listed in itinerary) • Breakfast & dinner daily • Hotel Gratuities • Fuel surcharges $600 • Taxes $98 (Increases in government tax and fees are subject to change)

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE: • Optional Travel Protection Program • Extensions and optional sightseeing as listed in the brochure • Miscellaneous fees such as individual transfers; passports, laundry, lunches, beverages & baggage fees • Voluntary “Love Offering” for guide and driverACCOMMODATIONS: Price is per person based on double occupancy. When available, single rooms are often smaller than doubles.While ETS will try to match roommates, we cannot guarantee a roommate will be available. Roommates maybe assigned as late as 30 days prior to departure and, if one is not available or you request a single room,the following charges apply: $598 during the basic week; $298 for Cairo; $198 for Jordan; $398 for Rome;$398 for Nile Cruise; $298 for Hiking; $198 for Jerusalem Extended Stay.PAYMENT:

• A deposit of $300 is due with registration to hold your spot on tour.• An additional deposit of $1500 is due 105 days prior to departure.• Final payment for the trip is due 75 days prior to departure. • The Travel Protection Plan premium will be due no later than 105 days prior to departure to be in full

effect. Travel protection premiums must be paid in addition to your deposits and in advance of the finalpayment for coverage to be in effect.

REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED 105 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OR LESS:We welcome registrations after 105 days prior to departure. Registrations received 105 days-90 days priorto departure will incur a $100 per person fee. Registrations received between 89-75 days prior will incur a$200 per person fee. Registrations received 74 days prior or less will incur an additional fee based on airavailability. Additional fees will be advised upon registration. FIT TO TRAVEL STATEMENT:Passengers registering for the tour accept the responsibility for being in good health and able to walk andtravel on the tour. Because many of the sites are not accessible to the physically challenged, those needingoxygen, wheelchairs, or other ambulatory assistance will find the tour extremely limiting to their experiences.If you have questions, please contact your travel agent for more details.PRICE INCREASES:All prices quoted in this brochure are subject to change prior to payment in full due to currency fluctuations,fuel surcharge increases, government taxes and fees increases or unforeseen circumstances. In addition,you may be subject to a price increase after payment in full has been received due to potential governmentimposed taxes and fees.AIRLINE ROUTES and TICKETS:In order to keep prices low, ETS does not guarantee the most direct routing to your final destination. Once“printed,” airline tickets cannot be changed or refunded thereafter. Air transportation to/from your destinationwill be economy class on IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEX non-refundable, non-amendable tickets for groups of 10 or more flying together on entire itinerary.FLIGHT TIMES: All flights are subject to change by the airlines without advance notice. ETS is not responsible for suchchanges or delays and does not reimburse expenses resulting from such delays. If you are making yourown flight arrangements to the departure city, we recommend you purchase a ticket that can be exchangedwithout large penalties.ADDITIONAL AIRLINE FEES:You will likely incur additional airline checked baggage fees that are not included in the price of the tour.These fees vary by airline and are at the airline's discretion on each segment of the flight itinerary. Additionally,you may incur optional fees (food, excess baggage, overweight baggage, items of personal nature, etc.) aswell. For more information contact your travel agent.DEVIATIONS:Deviations from the standard tour program must be submitted in writing and are subject to additional airlinefees, if applicable. Transfers for passengers who deviate are not included.ITINERARY CHANGES:Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this brochure. While you will see all sites listed in thisbrochure, the order of sites and/or days and number of days may be altered to accommodate changes inairline, hotel schedules, and local conditions. Due to airline schedules, some participants may receive oneor two extra leisure days at a nominal per day charge and some extensions may not be available on alldeparture dates. If itinerary changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged $125 per night; singlerooms $175 per night. Meals for extra nights are not included.CANCELLATION FEES: Cancellation Fees may be covered by the optional Travel Protection Program, provided premium has beenpaid and reason for cancellation is insurable. Those who do not take travel protection should be aware ofthe following cancellation penalties: From day of registration to 105 days prior to departure, you will becharged the $100 non-refundable administrative fee plus any airline fees. Additionally, thereafter, you willbe charged any airline penalties and a single room supplement if your cancellation forces your roommateinto a single plus the following charges: 104-60 days = $400; 59-45 days = $600; 44-31 days = 40% of totalcost; 30 days to day of departure = 100% of total cost. In addition, cancellation fees for Nile Cruise are: 59-31 days = 25% of extension cost; 30-0 days = 100%. Submit cancellation in writing. On or after day ofdeparture, there will be no refund for any services not used.VALIDITY DATE:This brochure is valid until 6/1/16. If validity date has passed, contact your travel agent for current pricing.Registrations will still be accepted after the validity date.RELEASE INFORMATIONPayment of deposit indicates permission for ETS or its agents to record the registrant’s participation andappearance on video tape, audio tape, film, photograph, or any other medium and to use the registrant’sname, likeness, voice, comments, submitted documentation, written papers, and/or biographical materialwithout restrictions or limitation for any advertising, marketing, publicity, educational or promotional purposewhich ETS or its agents deem appropriate, unless the registrant or guardian otherwise notifies ETS in writingprior to departure.Except where otherwise stated, ETS acts only as agent for the relevant supplier in securing hotels,transportation and other travel services and in no event shall ETS be liable for failure by any such supplierto render any transportation, lodging or other travel service to be provided on the tour. ETS assumes noliability for injury, death, damage, loss, theft, accident, delay or irregularity which may occur by reason ofany negligent or willful act or omission of any suppliers of service. ETS does not own or operate any of thesuppliers of services to your tour. Similarly without limiting the foregoing, passenger agrees to hold ETSharmless for any defect in any vehicle, plane, boat, bus, car, van or other vehicle, act of war or insurrection,terrorist activity, revolt or other civil uprising, military action, strikes or labor unrest or any Act of God or forany other act of any third party. Florida law will be applicable to any dispute which arises out of/or concernsthis brochure or your tour. Any and all litigation must be brought only in and for courts in Polk County,Florida to the exclusion of litigation anywhere else in the world.Enrollment in and payment of deposit constitutes your acceptance of the “Fine Print.” Educational OpportunitiesTours doing business as Educational Travel Services is the tour operator and is solely responsible for thetravel program. Educational Opportunities Tours is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel.Registration No. ST24130. CST2027682-40

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Conditions and LimitationsThis is a brief description of the plan available for all Travel Protection sales for Trips departing January 1, 2013 and after. Certain exclusions andlimitations apply and are detailed in the Certificate of Coverage. For example, coverage does not apply to: any Sickness or condition of you, a TravelingCompanion or a Family Member traveling with you that existed during the 60 days prior to the effective date of the coverages (The Pre-ExistingCondition Exclusion is waived if payment for this plan is received by Educational Opportunities Tours, Inc. at or before the final payment due date forYour Trip or 105 days before departure date, whichever occurs first.), suicide, normal pregnancy, war or any act of war. Other Covered Reasons, asdefined, includes the following events or their consequences: Cancellation or Interruption of your Trip due to: Inclement Weather, unannounced Strike,mechanical breakdown that causes complete cessation of services of Your Common Carrier for at least 12 consecutive hours; a documented trafficaccident while en route to departure; being hijacked or quarantined; jury duty; destruction of your home or destination by fire, flood, burglary or naturaldisaster; being called to the emergency service of government to provide aid or relief in the event of a natural disaster; a documented theft of passportsor visas; a transfer of employment of 250 miles or more; or Revocation of military leave. For further information ask for the Certificate of Coveragewhich fully details the coverages, provisions, limitations and exclusions of the plan offered and is available to you, upon request, at any time prior toyour purchase of the plan.This plan is underwritten by: United States Fire Insurance Company, Eatontown, NJ. Benefits are administered by: TripMate, Inc.*, 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 64114, 1-800-888-7292 (*in CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency).

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Schedule of Coverages Maximum BenefitPart B

Accidental Death & Dismemberment . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000Medical Expense / Emergency Assistance . . . . . . . .$50,000Trip Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trip CostTravel Delay (Up to $100 Per Day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500Missed Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500Baggage and Personal Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000Baggage Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100

Part A -Travel Arrangement Benefits are provided by Educational Travel Services.

Part B - Travel Protection Benefits are provided by United States Fire Insurance Co*For New York Residents Only: Part A Benefits are travel arrangement benefitsunderwritten by United States Insurance Company.