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Holy LandTestimonies In 1960 while studying briefly in Israel, I discovered that I learned more about the Bible and the Mission of Jesus visiting the Holy Land than by

James Ridgway Founder of Educational Travel Services Lakeland, FL Its been said that the Holy land is the 5th Gospel.

For me and our group of pilgrims, it was a spiritual experience we will never forget. The Sacred Scriptures now come alive in a way we never imagined possible.

2 Holy LandTestimonies In 1960 while studying briefly in Israel, I discovered that I learned more about the Bible and the Mission of Jesus visiting the Holy Land than by my total experience in seminary and college concerning biblical studies. Dr. James Ridgway Founder of Educational Travel Services Lakeland, FL Its been said that the Holy land is the 5th Gospel. Walking its city streets, seeing its unique geological formations, its topography and its terrain and visiting its traditional Holy sites will change how you read the gospels! Pastor Adam Hamilton Church of the Resurrection Leawood, KS I can t begin to express what a difference my pilgrimage to the Holy Land made in my life and in my ministry. For me and our group of pilgrims, it was a spiritual experience we will never forget. The Sacred Scriptures now come alive in a way we never imagined possible. Father Bill Swengros Pastor of St. Stephen Catholic Church Valrico, FL Anyone who has ever been to Israel will tell you, once you have gone you will know where your home truly is. The only thing more rewarding than going to the promised land is taking others with you. Rev. Don Chandler Central Baptist Church Conway, AR I see a strong tie to the faith and stewardship our people have because of their travels to Israel Pastor Bruce Kochsmeier First Presbyterian Church Carson City, NV

Holy LandTours ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING. Basic Tour & Guided Sightseeing. Roundtrip International Airfare from New York (additional baggage & optional fees may apply).

3 Holy LandTours 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

HolyLand Classic 10-Days Starting at $2898 Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York 2018 Departures Price June 5, 12 $3,448 July 10 $3,498 September 3 $3,448 October 2,

30 $3,098 February 4, 5, 12, 13, 19, 25, 26 $3,198 February 27 $3,298 March 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, $3,398 19, 25, 26 April 1, 2, 9 $3,548 May 14 $3,548 May 28 $3,498 June 4 $3,498 June 11 $3,548 July

4 HolyLand Classic 10-Days Starting at $2898 Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York 2018 Departures Price June 5, 12 $3,448 July 10 $3,498 September 3 $3,448 October 2, 9, 16, 23 $3,498 October 30 $3,348 November 6, 13 $3,448 November 20 $3,198 November 27 $2,998 December 4 $2,998 December 11 $2, Departures Price January 8 $2,998 January 14, 15, 21, 28, 29, 30 $3,098 February 4, 5, 12, 13, 19, 25, 26 $3,198 February 27 $3,298 March 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, $3,398 19, 25, 26 April 1, 2, 9 $3,548 May 14 $3,548 May 28 $3,498 June 4 $3,498 June 11 $3,548 July 9, 16 $3,598 Spanish-Speaking guides available on select tour dates Your Itinerary Day 1 and 2 - USA to the Holy Land Day 3 - The Galilee Sea of Galilee, Capernaum (Matt. 4), Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5), Church of the Fish and the Loaves (Luke 9), Chapel of the Primacy (John 21), Jordan River Baptismal Site (Mark 1) Day 4 - Cana, Nazareth, Megiddo & Caesarea Franciscan Wedding Church in Cana (John 2), Nazareth (Matt. 2), Tel Megiddo (Revelation 16), Caesarea (Acts 10) Day 5 - Jericho, Qumran & the Mount of Olives Jericho (Josh. 6), Mount of Temptation (Matt. 4), Qumran, Mount of Olives (Acts 1), Optional Dinner in a Palestinian Christian Family s Home Day 6 - Bethlehem & Jerusalem Bethlehem (Matt. 1), Shepherds Fields (Luke 2), Garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 26), Mount Zion, House of Caiaphas (Matt. 26), Upper Room (Mark 14), Contemporary Dialogue Lecture this evening Day 7 - Jerusalem & the Old City Western Wall, Teaching Steps, Cardo, Pool of Bethesda (John 5), Church of St. Anne, Herod s Antonia Fortress (Luke 23), Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Optional Sound & Light Show 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

Journeythrough the Bible 11-Days Starting at $2998 Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York 2018 Departures Price June 11 $3,448 July 9 $3,448 October 1 & 22 $3,498

$3,598 Includes 3-Nights in Bethlehem Your Itinerary Day 1 & 2 - USA to the Holy Land Day 3 - Jericho & Qumran Qasr el Yehud, Jericho (Josh. 6), Mount of Temptation (Matt.

1), Shepherds Fields (Luke 2), opportunities to visit local Christian ministries, optional dinner in Palestinian Christian family homes Day 5 - Caesarea, Mount Carmel & Tel Megiddo Caesarea (Acts

5 Journeythrough the Bible 11-Days Starting at $2998 Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York 2018 Departures Price June 11 $3,448 July 9 $3,448 October 1 & 22 $3,498 October 29 $3,348 November 19 $3,198 December 10 $2, Departures Price January 15, 22 $3,098 February 5, 19 $3,198 March 5, 19 $3,398 April 2 $3,498 May 14, 28 $3,498 June 11 $3,548 July 9 $3,598 Includes 3-Nights in Bethlehem Your Itinerary Day 1 & 2 - USA to the Holy Land Day 3 - Jericho & Qumran Qasr el Yehud, Jericho (Josh. 6), Mount of Temptation (Matt. 4), Qumran, Dead Sea Day 4 - Herodion & Bethlehem Herodion, Bethlehem (Matt. 1), Shepherds Fields (Luke 2), opportunities to visit local Christian ministries, optional dinner in Palestinian Christian family homes Day 5 - Caesarea, Mount Carmel & Tel Megiddo Caesarea (Acts 10), Mount Carmel (I Kings 18), Jezreel Valley, Tel Megiddo Day 6 - The Galilee Capernaum (Matt. 4), Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5), Sea of Galilee, Church of the Fish and Loaves (Luke 9), Chapel of the Primacy (John 21) Day 7 - Cana, Nazareth, Samaria & Jacob s Well Cana (John 2), Nazareth (Matt. 2), Tel Dothan (Genesis 37), Samaria, (I Kings 16), Mount Ebal, Mount Gerizim, Nablus, Jacob's Well (John 4), Contemporary Dialogue Lecture Day 8 - Jerusalem Mount of Olives (Acts 1), Garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 26), Upper Room (Mark 14), St. Peter in Gallicantu (Matt. 26), Optional Sound & Light Show 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

Bible Land Exploration 10-Days Starting at $3248 Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York 2018 Departure Dates Price June 4 $3,748 October 8 & 15 $3,748 November 5 $3,648

6 Bible Land Exploration 10-Days Starting at $3248 Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York 2018 Departure Dates Price June 4 $3,748 October 8 & 15 $3,748 November 5 $3,648 December 3 $3, Departure Dates Price January 21, 28 $3,248 February 11 $3,348 March 4, 18 $3,498 April 1 $3,598 May 13 $3,598 June 3 $3,598 Hotels on the Mediterranean coast in Netanya, downtown Tiberias, and Jerusalem. Your Itinerary Day 1 & 2 - USA to the Holy Land Day 3 - Caesarea by the Sea, Mount Carmel, Tel Megiddo, Nazareth Caesarea by the Sea (Acts 10 & Acts 23), Mount Carmel (I Kings 18), Jezreel Valley, Tel Megiddo, Nazareth (Matt. 2) Day 4 - Sea of Galilee - Valley of the Doves, Magdala, Boat Ride, Ancient Boat, Capernaum, Tabgha, Mount of Beatitudes Valley of the Doves, Magdala, Sea of Galilee Boat Ride, Kibbutz Nof Ginosar ( Ancient Boat ), Capernaum (Matt. 4), Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5), Church of the Fish & the Loaves (Luke 9) Day 5 - Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Golan Heights, Bethsaida, Yardenit Tel Dan (I Kings 12), Caesarea Philippi (Matt.16), the Golan Heights, Yardenit Baptismal site on the Jordan River (Matt. 3) Day 6 - Jericho, Qumran, Masada, Dead Sea Jericho (Josh. 6), Mount of Temptations (Matt. 4), Qumran, Masada, Dead Sea Day 7 - Shepherds Fields, Bethlehem, Ein Karem, Yad Vashem, Israel Museum/Model Bethlehem, Shepherds Fields (Matt. 1), Church of the Nativity (Matt. 1), Ein Karem (Luke 1), Yad Vashem, Israel Museum, First Century Model of the City of Jerusalem, Shrine of the Book, Contemporary Dialogue Lecture 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, Optional Sound & Light Show 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

HolyLand via Jordan 10-Days Starting at $2998 Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York 2018 Deparures Price October 8 $3,348 November 5 $3,448 December 3 $2,998 2019

Petra, Amman Day 4 - Mount Nebo, Madaba, Qumran & Jericho Mount Nebo (Deut. 34), Madaba, Church of St. George, Qumran, Dead Sea, Jericho (Josh. 6), site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matt.

7 HolyLand via Jordan 10-Days Starting at $2998 Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York 2018 Deparures Price October 8 $3,348 November 5 $3,448 December 3 $2, Deparures Price January 14, 28 $3,198 February 4, 18 $3,298 March 4, 18 $3,398 Spanish-Speaking guides available on select tour dates Your Itinerary Day 1 & 2 - USA to Amman, Jordan Day 3 - Petra Petra, Amman Day 4 - Mount Nebo, Madaba, Qumran & Jericho Mount Nebo (Deut. 34), Madaba, Church of St. George, Qumran, Dead Sea, Jericho (Josh. 6), site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matt. 4) Day 5 - Ein Karem & Bethlehem Ein Karem, Bethlehem (Matt. 1), Shepherds Fields (Luke 2), Herodion Day 6 - Jerusalem Southern Wall Excavations, Teaching Steps, Western Wall, Cardo, Pool of Bethesda (John 5), Church of St. Anne, Herod s Antonia Fortress (Luke 23), Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Optional Dinner in a Palestinian Christian Family s home Day 7 - Jerusalem Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 26), Upper Room (Mark 14), House of Caiaphas (Matt. 26), Garden Tomb (John 19), Evening Contemporary Dialogue Lecture Day 8 - Caesarea, Tel Megiddo, Nazareth & Cana Caesarea (Acts 10), Tel Megiddo (Rev. 16), Nazareth (Matt. 2), Cana (John 2) Day 9 - The Galilee Sea of Galilee, Capernaum (Matt. 4), Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5), Church of the Fish and the Loaves (Luke 9), Amman Day 10 - Return Home or enjoy a Nile Cruise Extension** **Other extensions are not available

HOLY LAND TOURS Bible Land Discovery 8-Days Starting at $2448 Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York 2018 Departures Price November 13 $2,698 November 27 $2,598

3 $2,448 Spanish-Speaking guides available on select tour dates Includes 3-Nights in Bethlehem Your Itinerary Day 1 & 2 - USA to the Holy Land Day 3 - Bethlehem Herodion, Shepherds Fields (Luke 2),

8 HOLY LAND TOURS Bible Land Discovery 8-Days Starting at $2448 Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York 2018 Departures Price November 13 $2,698 November 27 $2,598 December 4 $2, Departures Price January 8, 22 $2,448 February 5, 19 $2,548 March 5 $2,598 Sept. 10 $2,698 Nov. 19 $2,598 Dec. 3 $2,448 Spanish-Speaking guides available on select tour dates Includes 3-Nights in Bethlehem Your Itinerary Day 1 & 2 - USA to the Holy Land Day 3 - Bethlehem Herodion, Shepherds Fields (Luke 2), Bethlehem, Nativity Church Day 4 - Jericho, Jordan River & Qumran Jericho (Josh. 6), Jordan River Baptismal Site, Qumran, Dead Sea. Optional dinner in a Palestinian Christian family s home. Day 5 - The Galilee Capernaum (Matt.4), Sea of Galilee, Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5), Tabgha Day 6 - Jerusalem Mount Zion, Upper Room (Mark 14), Western Wall, Teaching Steps, Temple Mount, St. Peter in Gallicantu. Contemporary dialogue lecture this evening. Day 7 - Jerusalem Mount of Olives (Acts 1), Garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 26), Church of All Nations, Pool of Bethesda (John 5), Antonia Fortress, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Garden Tomb (John 19). Optional Sound & Light Show. Day 8 - Return Home** Return home with a new understanding of the Bible & Jesus land & ministry! **Extensions are not available on the Discovery Program *All pricing reflects a 4% cash discount HL15/D HL16/D

extend your journey with a Post-Tour Judea & Samaria Explore Taybeh, Shiloh, Nablus, Mount Gerizim, Jacob s

You will also get to explore the Judean Wilderness and you will enjoy a traditional Shepherd s meal.

You will have a full day to explore Petra, and time at the Dead Sea to relax!

See the wonders of Cairo s Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Coptic Church.

Hiking in the Holy Land Join us on an adventure as we hike through the Galilee area!

Hike to Mount Arbel for spectacular views. Travel from Mount Arbel to Capernaum to swim in the Sea of Galilee.

During your 4 day cruise you will see Thebes, the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, Aswan, Luxor & more!

9 extend your journey with a Post-Tour Judea & Samaria Explore Taybeh, Shiloh, Nablus, Mount Gerizim, Jacob s Well, Tel Shechem, Solomon s Pool and the Herodion. You will also get to explore the Judean Wilderness and you will enjoy a traditional Shepherd s meal. Wonders of Petra & the Dead Sea Cross the Allenby Bridge into Jordan and visit Mount Nebo, Madaba & Jerash. You will have a full day to explore Petra, and time at the Dead Sea to relax! Cairo & the Route of the Exodus During your extension, travel the ancient caravan route to Mount Sinai. See the wonders of Cairo s Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Coptic Church. Stand in the shadow of the Pyramids at Giza and marvel at the Sphinx! Hiking in the Holy Land Join us on an adventure as we hike through the Galilee area! Travel from Nazareth to Sepphoris following in the footsteps of Jesus! Hike to Mount Arbel for spectacular views. Travel from Mount Arbel to Capernaum to swim in the Sea of Galilee. Nile Cruise Explore Cairo and the Pyramids at Giza before flying to Luxor to board your Nile cruise ship. During your 4 day cruise you will see Thebes, the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, Aswan, Luxor & more! Jerusalem Extended Stay Extend your stay in Jerusalem with extra nights at your hotel, breakfast & dinners included! You are on your own to enjoy sightseeing, meditation, reflection & renewal. Not all extensions are available on every program. See tour pages for extension availability information. Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.

10 Customize Your Tour Cater your group tour with unique and exciting alternatives! ADVENTURE The Jesus Trail - Hiking Adventure (4 days) The Jesus Trail is a 65-kilometer hiking trail in the Galilee connecting important sites from the life of Jesus. The Trail offers an alternative for travelers and pilgrims to experience the steps of Jesus in a way that is authentic, adventurous and educational by hiking through the rugged and beautiful landscape of the Galilee in Israel. Kayak the Jordan River On this wet and wild river adventure enjoy rafting through riverside foliage, down the beautiful Jordan River. Along the way, enjoy a a fun rapids surprise. ATV Adventure Explore the rugged landscape of the Negev Desert on an ATV desert buggy. This exciting experience takes you through the desert in a nimble off-road vehicle. Suitable for all ages, these two seat allterrain buggies are led by a local guide, and you may even get a glimpse of some of the Negev s impressive wildlife. Ramon Crater Experience The Ramon Crater is the largest erosion crater in the world, more than 5 miles wide and nearly 1,000 feet deep. History abounds in the crater including dwellings, graves, ancient water systems and old trade routes. The Ramon Crater is a nature reserve, packed with a wealth of interesting geological, historical sites and diverse local wildlife. Hot Air Balloon Adventure See Israel from a completely new perspective. From high above the landscape of the Galilee in northern Israel, you ll see Biblical battlefields, the wonders of nature, modern cities and ancient ruins. LEISURE Jerusalem City Train Tour Enjoy this amazing Jerusalem tour on a fully guided tram ride. Cross the city getting on and off the tram for surprises, assignments, tastes and encounters with the locals. This tour enables you to experience the city s daily life and meet locals while tasting, smelling, feeling and watching Jerusalem work it's magic. Bedouin Lunch Experience Have lunch in a Bedouin tent and experience the semi-nomadic culture that was typical of Biblical times and is still part of the Middle Eastern culture today. Horseback Riding Horseback riding is yet another great way to discover & explore Israel's countryside for riders of all levels. You can choose from several locations to take an equestrian tour, including southern Israel, the Galilee or the western seaboard. Cooking Workshop Mahane Yehuda Cooking workshops at the Mahane Yehuda market are an amazing experience for those interested not only in tasting and touring the market, but also in cooking with fresh local ingredients. Enjoy the opportunity to cook under the tutelage of a local chef with ingredients purchased fresh at the shuk! Agamon Hula Bird Park The Agamon Hula Nature and Bird Watching Park, located in the Galilee, is part of the the Great Rift Valley - one of the most important bird migration routes in the world. More than 500 million birds spend time in the park every year. The park offers bird-watching tours, sunrise tours and nightly safaris.

Mission for Young Adults or if you have a different cause, let us know.

11 MISSIONS Living Stones Missions Tour Visit sites and organizations in the Holy Land and support the Living Stones. Choose from a variety of worthy causes including: Peace Without Walls, Deheisheh Refugee Camp, Princess Basma Center for Disabled Children, Lutheran Church Ministry to the Mentally Disabled, Global Mission for Young Adults or if you have a different cause, let us know. CULINARY/ARTS Israel Winery Tour Visit the Carmel Wine and Culture Center, offering a window to the fascinating story of the wine industry in Israel. At the winery s visitor center, you will be able to see the link between old and new as part of the display of the professional wine production process in Israel, and of course, taste the delicious local wine. Food of Israel Tour Taste great foods and explore your senses. Available in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, or the Galilee. This tour will take you off the beaten path to eat, explore, learn and experience authentic local cuisine. Concerts / Opera / Sporting Events Hundreds of events take place in Israel every week. From top international musicians (rock to classical) to art events, sporting events, and almost any event imaginable, you will find something that interests you. Call us to find out about adding an event to your trip of a lifetime. NIGHTLIFE/ NIGHT TOURING Dinner with a Jewish Family This is an opportunity to spend an evening with an orthodox Jewish family. A traditional Jewish dinner will be accompanied by an explanation about the uniqueness of the orthodox lifestyle. You will be able to satisfy your interest in any aspect of life according to the Jewish tradition, such as dating, marriage, the status of women, and more! Dinner with a Palestinian Christian Family This is an opportunity to take part in a special evening and enjoy a dinner prepared by a native Christian family in Bethlehem. Travel to the home of a Palestinian Christian family and have a cultural experience. Enjoy the foods and see the everyday life of Christians behind the wall. Night Tour of Jerusalem Tunnels A guided tour into the depths of the earth tell the fascinating story of ancient Jerusalem and how it continues to be meticulously discovered underground, dug out slowly and carefully. See discoveries which until recently were hidden from residents and visitors of today s Old City. Sound & Light Show Travel to the Old City at night for a breathtaking sound and light show. Witness the story of Jerusalem unfold as images are projected onto the walls of the Old City. Take a private bus with our Holy Land guide to the open air theater. These are a few examples of customizable options. If you have other ideas of interest, call ETS. Customized tours typically require 25 passengers or more, call for pricing.

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Holy Land Next year in Jerusalem!

Holy Land Next year in Jerusalem! Holy Land 2016 - Next year in Jerusalem! A pilgrimage of Greensboro First United Methodist Church and friends Tour Hosts: Mike and Karen Morgan with Chad and Ashlee Swift Introduction Meeting: Wednesday,