Israel Tour

The Land of the Bible

11-day Holy Land Tour

Sea of Galilee, Mt of Beatitudes, Nazareth, Masada, Jerusalem, Mt of Olives, Gethsemane, Western Wall, Bethlehem, and so much more!

Download – Ayers Brochure

Tour Host:  Pastor Randy Ayres, Cross Mountain Church, San Antonio, TX

Tour Price:  $3475 per person*

Price of Tour Includes

Round trip airfare from San Antonio, TX on US Airways, breakfast and dinner daily, special farewell dinner, eight amazing full days of sightseeing, all entrance fees on itinerary, porters at hotels, deluxe motor coach, first class hotels, airport transfers, tips to driver, guide and hotel staff, airline tax and fuel surcharge, tour price is cash/check discounted rate.

Not Included

Lunches, bottled water or beverages, single room, travel insurance, personal items, use of credit cards for tour payments

Please Note

Airline Taxes and Fuel Surcharge* are included in the tour price at the current rate of $500. This fee is set by the airline and Madison Tours has no control nor receives advance notice of changes. Due to fluctuating oil prices, the fee may change. The airline will only guarantee the fee at time of ticketing, about six weeks before departure. If the airline impose an increase, the difference will be collected before departure.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1, Oct 23, Tues

Depart from San Antonio on US Air for your flight to Tel Aviv.

Day 2, Oct 24, Wed

We arrive at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv where we will be met by our representative and transfer to the Dan Panorama Hotel in Tel Aviv. After dinner, enjoy a walk along the Mediterranean Sea.

Day 3, Oct 25, Thurs

Begin the day at Jaffa, the port where the prophet Jonah set sail for Tar Shish. We will travel to Caesarea Maritima to visit the ancient site which include a well-preserved theatre, hippodrome and aqueducts. Visit Mt. Carmel where Elijah held the triumphal contest with 450 prophets of Baal. Continuing to Megiddo, site of 26 superimposed cities, the remains from Solomon’s days, and view the Plains of Jezreel where the final Armageddon will be fought. Drive by Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus before arriving at the Caesar Hotel where we will stay while in Tiberius.

Day 4, Oct 26, Fri

Start the day by sailing across the Sea of Galilee in a replica boat from 2,000 years ago. Visit the 1st century “Jesus” boat discovered in 1986. Next, you will explore the archeological gardens at Capernaum. Walk on the Mount of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount, and then visit Tabgah where Jesus fed 5,000. We then come to the first century city of Chorazin, a city that would not respond to the miracles of Jesus.

Day 5, Oct 27, Sat

Today we travel to the northern part of Israel. Visit the site of Caesarea Philippi, then walk through the beautiful nature reserve of Tel Dan. We will see the remains of Jeroboam’s Altar and an ancient Canaanite Gate. Travel up to the Golan Heights to Mt. Bental to see remains from the Six Day War and look into Syria. We end the day at Yardenit where you will have the opportunity to be baptized.

Day 6, Oct 28, Sun

We leave the Galilee area and drive down the Jordan Valley to explore the latest excavations at Beit Shean. It was on the walls of Beit Shean where the bodies of Saul and his sons were hung. Drive by Mt. Gilboa, site of Saul’s death, and visit the natural springs where Gideon brought ten thousand to be tested. Continue down the Jordan Valley, driving by Jericho and the Mount of Temptations, to the lowest spot on earth, the Dead Sea. We will visit Qumran, site of the Dead Sea Scrolls discovery, and arriving at the Leonardo Hotel on the shores of the Dead Sea for an evening of relaxation, take advantage of the spa facilities, or “float” in the Dead Sea.

Day 7, Oct 29, Mon

This morning we tour the famous archaeological of Masada. See the waterfalls of Ein Gedi where David hid from Saul, and time permitting, we will hike to the waterfalls. Drive to Jerusalem and stop at Mt. Scopus for a breathtaking, panoramic view of the Golden City. We arrive at our Jerusalem hotel, the Dan Panorama.

Day 8, Oct 30, Tues

Today we will begin our Jerusalem journey at the Mt. of Olives then walk down the Palm Sunday road to Gethsemane. At Mt. Zion we will visit the Church of St. Peter in Galacantu, Caiaphas’ House, where Jesus was held before trial. Enjoy a time of worship at the Upper Room. We visit the new excavations of the City of David, original Jerusalem, located just outside the Old City Walls. We end our day in Bethlehem, the birthplace of our Saviour.

Day 9, Oct 31, Wed

This morning enter the Old City and visit the Temple Mount, the Dome of the Rock. We see the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed the lame man. Continuing through the Old City, we walk through the Old Arab Markets along the traditional Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, one of the sites believed to be the burial site of Jesus. Next we enter the Jewish Quarters to see the ancient Roman Cardo and the remains from the Hezekiah’s Wall. At the Herodian Mansion, see the remains of homes that were destroyed in AD70. Next we stop at the Western Wall then walk through the Western Wall Tunnel to see remarkable underground excavation of ancient Jerusalem.

Day 10, Nov 1, Thurs

A later start this morning with time to prepare for our flight home and check out of the hotel. We return to the Old City to visit the Davidson Center and see a virtual tour of the Second Temple and explore the southern steps of the Temple, the only entrance to the Temple Mount during the time of Christ. We will walk through Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum, and the Israel Museum to see the Holy Land Model, replica of Jerusalem during the time of Christ, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. End the day with worship and communion at one of the sites believed to be the burial site of Jesus, the Garden Tomb. Enjoy a wonderful farewell dinner as we say good-bye to Israel. Transfer to the airport for our late  night departure on US Air.

 Day 11, Nov 2, Fri

Arrive in San Antonio with a lifetime of memories of you our Holy Land Tour.

*Itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of you tour leaders or the tour operator.  Flights schedules are subject to change by the airline.

 Terms and Conditions:  Reservation is made with a $10 deposit per person. All rates are in US dollars, per person, double occupancy. Unless passenger has a preferred roommate, MTT will make every effort to assign a suitable roommate. MTT is not responsible for, nor does it guarantee the finding of a roommate. If no roommate is available for placement, the applicable single room supplement will apply. Tour price is based on a minimum number of passengers. Should the minimum number not be met, tour price would be subject to change. The tour price reflects a discount for purchases paid by cash or check. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted as a convenience to our customers and are subjected to a 3% non-refundable convenience fee.  Fuel Surcharge:  Fuel Surcharge is not included in the tour price. This fee is set by the airline and MTT has no control nor do we receive advance notice on any changes. MTT reserves the right to amend your tour price if necessary.   Cancellations: Full refund, less $100 handling fee, will be made up to 120 days before departure: 119-60 days, $350; 59-30 days, 50% of tour price; less than 29 days, non- refundable. All applicable airfare and overseas operation cancellation fees will be added to the above. All cancellations must be submitted in writing and will take effect upon date of receipt by MTT. Unused portions of the tour costs are not refundable.  Travel Insurance:  We strongly advise Cancellation Insurance, which may grant full refund in case of illness or unforeseen events. Travel insurance also covers emergency medical expenses, trip interruption or missed connection and baggage delay. You will find policy details and coverage in the insurance brochure that will be sent to each passenger after the initial deposit and registration has been received, or you may visit www.madisontravel.com for more information. Not included in tour price: Travel Insurance, excess baggage charges, meals other than those provided for, items from hotel room, mini-fridge, telephone calls, laundry, bottled water, liquors, after dinner coffee or tea, personal items, US Customs & Immigration fee, if any, anything not mentioned as included and anything of a personal nature. Please Note:  A $50 charge per person, per change will be assessed for any deviation from the prepared tour itinerary. No changes accepted within 30 days of departure. The fare is based on advance purchase excursion rates. The services of any IATA or ARC carrier may be used in conjunction with the tour. MTT act only in the capacity of agents for all vendors. By acceptance of tour membership, the tour member agrees that neither the tour operator, nor any of its employees or affiliates shall be liable for any strikes, riots, terrorism, wars, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, improper visas, passports or other travel documents, defaults, delays, loss or damage resulting from negligence of any vendor.  By embarking upon this tour, the traveler voluntarily assumes all risks of damage or loss involved, expected or unexpected. Tour operator reserves the right to refuse any person, before, or during the tour, and to make any changes to the tour should circumstances warrant.

Download – Ayers Brochure

The Land of the Bible

11-day Holy Land Tour

Oct 23 – Nov 2, 2012

Sea of Galilee, Mt of Beatitudes, Nazareth, Masada, Jerusalem, Mt of Olives, Gethsemane, Western Wall, Bethlehem, and so much more!

Tour Host:  Jim and Denise Rion, Lead Pastors – Westover Hills Assembly of God

Download – Rion Brochure

Tour Price: $3475 per person*

Price of Tour Includes

Round trip airfare from San Antonio, TX on US Airways, breakfast and dinner daily, special farewell dinner, eight amazing full days of sightseeing, all entrance fees on itinerary, porters at hotels, deluxe motor coach, first class hotels, airport transfers, tips to driver, guide and hotel staff, airline tax and fuel surcharge, tour price is cash/check discounted rate.

Not Included

Lunches, bottled water or beverages, single room, travel insurance, personal items, use of credit cards for tour payments.

Please Note

Airline Taxes and Fuel Surcharge* are included in the tour price at the current rate of $500. This fee is set by the airline and Madison Tours has no control nor receives advance notice of changes.  Due to fluctuating oil prices, the fee may change. The airline will only guarantee the fee at time of ticketing, about six weeks before departure. If the airline impose an increase, the difference will be collected before departure.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1, Oct 23, Tues

Depart from San Antonio on US Air for your flight to Tel Aviv.

 Day 2, Oct 24, Wed

We arrice at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv where we will be met by our representative and transfer to the Dan Panorama Hotel in Tel Aviv. After dinner, enjoy a walk along the Mediterranean Sea.

 Day 3, Oct 25, Thurs

Begin the day at Jaffa, the port where the prophet Jonah set sail for Tar Shish. We will travel to Caesarea Maritima to visit the ancient site which include a well-preserved theatre, hippodrome and aqueducts. Visit Mt. Carmel where Elijah held the triumphal contest with 450 prophets of Baal. Continuing to Megiddo, site of 26 superimposed cities, the remains from Solomon’s days, and view the Plains of Jezreel where the final Armageddon will be fought. Drive by Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus before arriving at the Caesar Hotel where we will stay while in Tiberius.

 Day 4, Oct 26, Fri

 Start the day by sailing across the Sea of Galilee in a replica boat from 2,000 years ago. Visit the 1st century “Jesus” boat discovered in 1986. Next, you will explore the archeological gardens at Capernaum. Walk on the Mount of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount, and then visit Tabgah where Jesus fed 5,000. We then come to the first century city of Chorazin, a city that would not respond to the miracles of Jesus.

 Day 5, Oct 27, Sat

 Today we travel to the northern part of Israel. Visit the site of Caesarea Philippi, then walk through the beautiful nature reserve of Tel Dan. We will see the remains of Jeroboam’s Altar and an ancient Canaanite Gate. Travel up to the Golan Heights to Mt. Bental to see remains from the Six Day War and look into Syria. We end the day at Yardenit where you will have the opportunity to be baptized.

 Day 6, Oct 28, Sun 

We leave the Galilee area and drive down the Jordan Valley to explore the latest excavations at Beit Shean. It was on the walls of Beit Shean where the bodies of Saul and his sons were hung. Drive by Mt. Gilboa, site of Saul’s death, and visit the natural springs where Gideon brought ten thousand to be tested. Continue down the Jordan Valley, driving by Jericho and the Mount of Temptations, to the lowest spot on earth, the Dead Sea. We will visit Qumran, site of the Dead Sea Scrolls discovery, and arriving at the Leonardo Hotel on the shores of the Dead Sea for an evening of relaxation, take advantage of the spa facilities, or “float” in the Dead Sea. 

Day 7, Oct 29, Mon

This morning we tour the famous archaeological of Masada. See the waterfalls of Ein Gedi where David hid from Saul, and time permitting, we will hike to the waterfalls. Drive to Jerusalem and stop at Mt. Scopus for a breathtaking, panoramic view of the Golden City. We arrive at our Jerusalem hotel, the Dan Panorama.

Day 8, Oct 30, Tues

 Today we will begin our Jerusalem journey at the Mt. of Olives then walk down the Palm Sunday road to Gethsemane. At Mt. Zion we will visit the Church of St. Peter in Galacantu, Caiaphas’ House, where Jesus was held before trial. Enjoy a time of worship at the Upper Room. We visit the new excavations of the City of David, original Jerusalem, located just outside the Old City Walls. We end our day in Bethlehem, the birthplace of our Saviour.

 Day 9, Oct 31, Wed

This morning enter the Old Cityand visit the Temple Mount, the Dome of the Rock. We see the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed the lame man. Continuing through the Old City, we walk through the Old Arab Markets along the traditional Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, one of the sites believed to be the burial site of Jesus. Next we enter the Jewish Quarters to see the ancient Roman Cardo and the remains from the Hezekiah’s Wall. At the Herodian Mansion, see the remains of homes that were destroyed in AD70. Next we stop at the Western Wall then walk through the Western Wall Tunnel to see remarkable underground excavation of ancient Jerusalem.

 Day 10, Nov 1, Thurs

 A later start this morning with time to prepare for our flight home and check out of the hotel. We return to the Old City to visit the Davidson Center and see a virtual tour of the Second Temple and explore the southern steps of the Temple, the only entrance to the Temple Mount during the time of Christ. We will walk through Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum, and the Israel Museum to see the Holy Land Model, replica of Jerusalem during the time of Christ, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. End the day with worship and communion at one of the sites believed to be the burial site of Jesus, the Garden Tomb. Enjoy a wonderful farewell dinner as we say good-bye to Israel. Transfer to the airport for our late night departure on US Air.  

Day 11, Nov 2, Fri

 Arrive in San Antonio with a lifetime of memories of you our Holy Land Tour.  

Itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of you tour leaders or the tour operator. Flights schedules are subject to change by the airline.

Terms and Conditions:  Reservation is made with a $10 deposit per person. All rates are in US dollars, per person, double occupancy. Unless passenger has a preferred roommate, MTT will make every effort to assign a suitable roommate. MTT is not responsible for, nor does it guarantee the finding of a roommate. If no roommate is available for placement, the applicable single room supplement will apply. Tour price is based on a minimum number of passengers. Should the minimum number not be met, tour price would be subject to change. The tour price reflects a discount for purchases paid by cash or check. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted as a convenience to our customers and are subjected to a 3% non-refundable convenience fee.  Fuel Surcharge:  Fuel Surcharge is not included in the tour price. This fee is set by the airline and MTT has no control nor do we receive advance notice on any changes. MTT reserves the right to amend your tour price if necessary.   Cancellations: Full refund, less $100 handling fee, will be made up to 120 days before departure: 119-60 days, $350; 59-30 days, 50% of tour price; less than 29 days, non- refundable. All applicable airfare and overseas operation cancellation fees will be added to the above. All cancellations must be submitted in writing and will take effect upon date of receipt by MTT. Unused portions of the tour costs are not refundable.  Travel Insurance:  We strongly advise Cancellation Insurance, which may grant full refund in case of illness or unforeseen events. Travel insurance also covers emergency medical expenses, trip interruption or missed connection and baggage delay. You will find policy details and coverage in the insurance brochure that will be sent to each passenger after the initial deposit and registration has been received, or you may visit www.madisontravel.com for more information. Not included in tour price: Travel Insurance, excess baggage charges, meals other than those provided for, items from hotel room, mini-fridge, telephone calls, laundry, bottled water, liquors, after dinner coffee or tea, personal items, US Customs & Immigration fee, if any, anything not mentioned as included and anything of a personal nature. Please Note:  A $50 charge per person, per change will be assessed for any deviation from the prepared tour itinerary. No changes accepted within 30 days of departure. The fare is based on advance purchase excursion rates. The services of any IATA or ARC carrier may be used in conjunction with the tour. MTT act only in the capacity of agents for all vendors. By acceptance of tour membership, the tour member agrees that neither the tour operator, nor any of its employees or affiliates shall be liable for any strikes, riots, terrorism, wars, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, improper visas, passports or other travel documents, defaults, delays, loss or damage resulting from negligence of any vendor.  By embarking upon this tour, the traveler voluntarily assumes all risks of damage or loss involved, expected or unexpected. Tour operator reserves the right to refuse any person, before, or during the tour, and to make any changes to the tour should circumstances warrant.

Download – Rion Brochure

the Bible

11-day Israel Tour

Dear Friends,

Join us for a journey back in time to Israel, the world’s most famous vacation destination. It will also be a look into the future as we consider incredible Bible prophecies that are being fulfilled right before our eyes! A trip to Israel is truly a life-changing event.  The experience is worth more than a year in Bible College.  Imagine walking where Jesus walked, and hearing His story in a fresh new way! Once you have visited the places where our Bible stories took place, you will never be the same. We will learn so much even before we visit the Holy Land. Prophecy Central, one of the most visited Internet sites in its field, will devote a special section to our tour. While we are in Israel we will take time for group worship at the Mount of Beatitudes, baptisms in the Jordan River, singing in a church near the Pool of Bethesda, Communion in the Garden where Jesus’ Tomb was found, and so much more. We look forward to this great experience together!

 Your Tour Hosts,

Pastor Ron and Barbara Graff, Pastor Darrell and Lenora Ward

 Download - Ward/Graff Brochure

 Tour Price: 

$3199 per person plus tax and fuel surcharge*

Price of tour includes:

Round trip airfare from LAX on El Al Airlines, breakfast and dinner daily, special farewell dinner, eight amazing full days of sightseeing, all entrance fees on itinerary, English speaking guide, porters at hotels, deluxe motor coach and driver, deluxe hotels, airport transfers, tips to driver, guide and hotel staff, tour price is cash/check discounted rate.

Not Included:

Lunches, bottled water or beverages, single room, travel insurance, personal items, use of credit cards for tour payments, airline tax and fuel surcharge.

 Please Note:

Airline Taxes and Fuel Surcharge* are not included in the tour price.  The current rate is$500.  This fee is set by the airline and Madison Tours has no control nor receives advance notice of changes. Due to fluctuating oil prices, the fee may change. The airline will only guarantee the fee at time of ticketing, about six weeks before departure. If the airline impose an increase, the difference will be collected before departure.  

Itinerary

Day 1, Nov 8

Depart LAX at 1:30 p.m. on El Al non-stop to Tel Aviv.

Day 2, Nov 9

Arrive in Tel Aviv, Joppa, Herod’s Hotel, Tel Aviv.

Day 3, Nov 10

Caesarea Maritima, Mt. Carmel, Megiddo, Nazareth Village, Leonardo Plaza, Tiberius.

Day 4, Nov 11

Boat Ride on the Galilee Ancient Jesus Boat, Capernaum, Tabgah, Mt. Beatitudes, Caesarea Philippi, Baptismal Service, Leonardo Plaza, Tiberius,

Day 5, Nov 12

Beit Shean, Gideon Springs, Qumran, Le Meridian Hotel, Dead Sea.

Day 6, Nov 13

Masada, Ein Gedi, Mt. Scopus, Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem.

Day 7, Nov 14

Mt. Olives, Palm Sunday Road, Gethsemane, Caiaphas House, Bethlehem, Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem,

Day 8, Nov 15

Temple Mount, Pools of Bethesda, Antonia Fortress, Via Dolorosa, Church of Holy Sepulcher, Upper Room, City of David, Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem.

Day 9, Nov 16

Ancient Roman Cardo, Remains of Hezekiah’s Wall, Herodian Mansions, Western Wall, Western Wall Tunnel Tour, Southern Steps. Afternoon Free Time, Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem.

Day 10, Nov 17

Morning free time, prepare for flight home. Hotel Check-out, Israel Museum – Dead Sea, Scrolls and Jerusalem, Farewell Dinner, Transfer to the Airport, Depart just after midnight.

Day 11, Nov 18

Arrive at LAX on non-stop flight from Tel Aviv at 6:40 a.m.

Petra Optional Extension Tour – $1080 per person

Day 1, Nov 17

Following Farewell Dinner with group, return to Jerusalem hotel for overnight.

Day 2, Nov 18

Elah Valley, Negev Desert, Tabernacle Tent Replica, Overnight Eilat.

Day 3, Nov 19

Full Day Tour in Petra, Overnight Eilat.

Day 4, Nov 20

Morning of leisure, Travel to Tel Aviv for late night departure.

Day 5, Nov 21

Arrive in LAX.

*Minimum number of passengers required for optional tour. Tour price is based on availability of flights. Please mark your interest on registration form.

Terms and Conditions:  Reservation is made with a $500 deposit per person. All rates are in US dollars, per person, double occupancy. Unless passenger has a preferred roommate, MTT will make every effort to assign a suitable roommate. MTT is not responsible for, nor does it guarantee the finding of a roommate. If no roommate is available for placement, the applicable single room supplement will apply. Tour price is based on a minimum number of passengers. Should the minimum number not be met, tour price would be subject to change. The tour price reflects a discount for purchases paid by cash or check. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted as a convenience to our customers and are subjected to a 3% nonrefundable convenience fee. Fuel Surcharge:  Fuel Surcharge is not included in the tour price. This fee is set by the airline and MTT has no control nor do we receive advance notice on any changes. MTT reserves the right to amend your tour price if necessary. Cancellations: Full refund, less $100 handling fee, will be made up to 120 days before departure: 119-60 days, $350; 59-30 days, 50% of tour price; less than 29 days, nonrefundable. All applicable airfare and overseas operation cancellation fees will be added to the above.  All cancellations must be submitted in writing and will take effect upon date of receipt by MTT. Unused portions of the tour costs are not refundable. Travel Insurance: We strongly advise cancellation insurance, which may grant full refund in case of illness or unforeseen events. Travel insurance also covers emergency medical expenses, trip interruption or missed connection and baggage delay. You will find policy details and coverage in the insurance brochure that will be sent to each passenger after the initial deposit and registration has been received, or you may visit www.madisontravel.com for more information. Not included in tour price: Travel Insurance, excess baggage charges, meals other than those provided for, items from hotel room, mini-fridge, telephone calls, laundry, bottled water, liquors, after dinner coffee or tea, personal items, US Customs & Immigration fee, if any, anything not mentioned as included and anything of a personal nature. Please Note: A $50 charge per person, per charge will be assessed for any deviation from the prepared tour itinerary. No changes accepted within 30 days of departure. The fare is based on advance purchase excursion rates. The services of any IATA or ARC carrier may be used in conjunction with the tour. MTT act only in the capacity of agents for all vendors. By acceptance of tour membership, the tour member agrees that neither the tour operator, nor any of its employees or affiliates shall be liable for any strikes, riots, terrorism, wars, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, improper visas, passports or other travel documents, defaults, delays, loss or damage resulting from negligence of any vendor. By embarking upon this tour, the traveler voluntarily assumes all risks of damage or loss involved, expected or unexpected. Tour operator reserves the right to refuse any person, before, or during the tour, and to make any changes to the tour should circumstances warrant.

Download Ward/Graff Brochure

Journey to Israel

The Land of the Bible

12-day Israel Tour

October 11-22, 2012

Hosted by:

Pastor John Johnson, Lead Pastor

Pastor Jim Ashmore, Pastor of Care Ministries

Dear Friends,

We invite you to journey with us to the LAND OF THE BIBLE. One of the most life-changing events you will ever experience. This will be so much more than a vacation or site-seeing tour. This is a spiritual journey that will give you a greater understanding of God’s Word and spiritual insight that can only be experienced in Israel. You will visit history in the land of Abraham, the golden age of King David and King Solomon, the land of the gospel accounts of Jesus, and see the miraculous history of the struggles and glories of this modern nation.

Your life will be enriched in a most positive way. Don’t miss this OPPORTUNITY. Come join us. Walk where Jesus Christ, and many heros of the faith lived, worked and changed their world. You will leave the LAND OF THE BIBLE forever changed, challenged and with a new hunger for God’s Word.

Pastor John Johnson, Lead Pastor   and   Jim Ashmore, Pastor of Care Ministries

Covina Assembly of God

 Download - Convina Assembly of God brochure

 Tour Price:  $3049* per person plus tax and fuel surcharge

Price of tour includes:

Round trip airfare from Los Angeles on El Al Airlines non stop flight to Tel Aviv, breakfast and dinner daily, farewell dinner, ten amazing days of sightseeing, all entrance fees on itinerary, airport transfer, porters at hotels, tips to driver, guide and hotel staff, deluxe motor coach, first class hotel accommodations, tour price is cash/check discount rate.

Not Included:

Lunches, bottled water or beverages, single room, travel insurance, personal items, use of credit cards for tour ayments, airline tax and fuel surcharge. 

Please Note:

* Airline Taxes and Fuel Surcharge *are not included in the tour price.  The current rate is $500. This fee is set by the airline and Madison Tours has no control nor receives advance notice of changes.  Due to fluctuating oil prices, the fee may change. The airline will only guarantee the fee about six weeks before departure. If the airlines impose an increase, the difference will be collected before departure.  

Itinerary:

Day 1, Thurs., Oct 11

Depart Los Angeles at 1:30 p.m. on El Al Airlines for non-stop flight to Tel Aviv.

Day 2, Fri. Oct 12

Arrive in Tel Aviv. Jo ppa. Over night Metropolitan Hotel Tel Aviv.

Day 3, Sat. Oct 13

Caesarea Maritima, Mt Carmel, Megiddo, Rimonim Hotel, Tiberius.

Day 4, Sun. Oct 14

Capernaum, Mt. Beatitudes, Tabgah, Caesarea Philippi, Baptism in Jordan River, Rimonim Hotel, Tiberius.

Day 5, Mon. Oct 15

Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee, Ancient Jesus Boat, Nazareth, Nazareth Village, Drive by Cana, Rimonim Hotel, Tiberius.

Day 6, Tues. Oct 16

Jordan Valley, Beit Shean, Gideon Springs, Over night Leonardo Hotel, Dead Sea.

Day 7, Wed . O c t 17

Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Mt. Scopus, Prima Kings Hotel Jerusalem.

Day 8, Thurs. Oct 18

Mt. Olives, Palm Sunday Road, Garden of Gethsemane, Caiaphas’ House, Bethlehem, Prima Kings Hotel Jerusalem.

Day 9, Fri. Oct 19

Old City, Pools of Bethesda, Antonia For tress, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, City of David, Prima Kings Hotel Jer usalem.

Day 10, Sat. Oct 20

Old City, Upper Room, Roman Cardo, Hezikiah’s Wall, Herodian Mansion, Wester n Wall, Western Wall Tunnel, Temple Southern Steps, Prima Kings Hotel Jerusalem.

Day 11, Sun. Oct 21

Yad Vashem, Holocaust Museum, Israel Museum – Dead Sea, Scrolls and Miniature Model, Garden Tomb, Farewell Dinner, Transfer to the airport.

Day 12, Mon. Oct 22

Depart Tel Aviv Just after, midnight on non-stop flight and arrive in LAX at 7:35 a.m.

 Terms and Conditions:  Reservation is made with a $10 deposit per person. All rates are in US dollars, per person, double occupancy. Unless passenger has a preferred roommate, MTT will make every effort to assign a suitable roommate. MTT is not responsible for, nor does it guarantee the finding of a roommate. If no roommate is available for placement, the applicable single room supplement will apply. Tour price is based on a minimum number of passengers. Should the minimum number not be met, tour price would be subject to change. The tour price reflects a discount for purchases paid by cash or check. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted as a convenience to our customers and are subjected to a 3% non-refundable convenience fee.  Fuel Surcharge:  Fuel Surcharge is not included in the tour price. This fee is set by the airline and MTT has no control nor do we receive advance notice on any changes. MTT reserves the right to amend your tour price if necessary.   Cancellations: Full refund, less $100 handling fee, will be made up to 120 days before departure: 119-60 days, $350; 59-30 days, 50% of tour price; less than 29 days, non- refundable. All applicable airfare and overseas operation cancellation fees will be added to the above. All cancellations must be submitted in writing and will take effect upon date of receipt by MTT. Unused portions of the tour costs are not refundable.  Travel Insurance:  We strongly advise Cancellation Insurance, which may grant full refund in case of illness or unforeseen events. Travel insurance also covers emergency medical expenses, trip interruption or missed connection and baggage delay. You will find policy details and coverage in the insurance brochure that will be sent to each passenger after the initial deposit and registration has been received, or you may visit www.madisontravel.com for more information. Not included in tour price: Travel Insurance, excess baggage charges, meals other than those provided for, items from hotel room, mini-fridge, telephone calls, laundry, bottled water, liquors, after dinner coffee or tea, personal items, US Customs & Immigration fee, if any, anything not mentioned as included and anything of a personal nature. Please Note:  A $50 charge per person, per change will be assessed for any deviation from the prepared tour itinerary. No changes accepted within 30 days of departure. The fare is based on advance purchase excursion rates. The services of any IATA or ARC carrier may be used in conjunction with the tour. MTT act only in the capacity of agents for all vendors. By acceptance of tour membership, the tour member agrees that neither the tour operator, nor any of its employees or affiliates shall be liable for any strikes, riots, terrorism, wars, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, improper visas, passports or other travel documents, defaults, delays, loss or damage resulting from negligence of any vendor.  By embarking upon this tour, the traveler voluntarily assumes all risks of damage or loss involved, expected or unexpected. Tour operator reserves the right to refuse any person, before, or during the tour, and to make any changes to the tour should circumstances warrant.

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Tour Hosts:  PASTOR SAM AND PAT PAWLAK
DIRECTORS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SECOND HALF MINISTRIES

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Dear Friends,

We would love to have you journey with us to the LAND OF THE BIBLE. A trip you will never forget. After 45 years as a Pastors, Evangelists, Missionaries and Teachers, we believe we have a perspective to offer that will make this trip truly an EXPERIENCE OF A LIFE TIME. We are calling this Study Tour to the Holy Land, WITH BIBLE IN HAND.  Yes, you will experience amazing historical sites, cultural awakenings, wonderful accommodations, amazing cuisine and a first class tour to one of the most significant places on earth. Beyond all of that, you will be able to “WITH BIBLE IN HAND” revisit events as old as time. Your knowledge will be increased and you will be spiritually inspired as you see the characters and stories of the Bible come to life. This will be so much more than a vacation or site-seeing tour. We are confident that your Bible will be opened to you in a greater understanding and your life will be enriched in a most positive way. This will benefit you and others for years to come. Don’t miss this OPPORTUNITY. Come join us.  Walk where Jesus Christ, and many heros of the faith lived, worked and changed their world.  

Sam and Pat Pawlak

Tour Price:  $2799 per person plus tax and fuel surcharge*

Price of tour includes:

Round trip airfare from Los Angeles, full breakfast and dinner daily, farewell dinner, eight days of sightseeing, all entrance fees on itinerary, airport transfers, porters at hotels, tips to driver, guide and hotel staff, deluxe motor coach, English speaking licensed guide, seven nights in first-class, 4-star hotels, tour price is cash/check discount rate.

Not included:

Lunches, bottled water or beverages, single room, travel insurance, personal items, use of credit cards for tour payments, airline tax and fuel surcharge.

*Airline Taxes and Fuel Surcharges are not included in the tour price. The current rate is $500. This fee is set by the airline and Madison Tours has no control nor receives advance notice of changes. Due to fluctuating oil prices, the fee may change. The airline will only guarantee the fee about six weeks before departure. If the airlines impose an increase, the difference will be collected before departure.

Please Note:

Due to the fact that the airline will not guarantee the airfare until 11 months before departure, the tour price cannot be guaranteed until that time. Although a change in the tour price is not expected, if the airfare increases by more than  5%, full refund will be granted, if desired, without cancellation penalties, within 2 weeks of notice.

Itinerary:

Day 1, Tues, Oct 23

Depart Los Angeles for our flight to Tel Aviv

 Day 2, Wed, Oct 24

We arrive at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv in the late afternoon where we will be met by our representative and transfer to Blue Bay Hotel in Tel Aviv.  After a delicious buffet dinner you can enjoy a walk along the Mediterranean Sea.

 Day 3, Thurs, Oct 25

We begin our day at Jaffa, one of the oldest cities in the world and the port where the prophet Jonah set sail for Tar Shish.  After a short drive through Tel Aviv we will travel through the Sharon Plain to Caesarea Maritima. We will see a well-preserved Roman Amphitheater, still used for concerts today, remains from Herods Palace and a Hippodrome that seated 10,000 spectators where horse races, special events and games took place.  See the aqueducts built by Herod that brought ample water from several miles away to supply thousands of Caesarea citizens. We will visit Mt. Carmel, where Elijah challenged the 450 prophets of Baal and as fire consumed the altar the people declared that the Lord is God.  We continue to Megiddo and see the site of 26 superimposed cities, the remains from Solomon’s days, and view the Plains of Jezreel where the final Armageddon will be fought.

We continue to Tiberias, and, time permitting, we will drive to Mt. Arbel for a magnificent view of the Galilee region before arriving at the Maagan Kibbutz Hotel  on the shores of the

Day 4,  Fri, Oct 26

 We start today with a special time of worship as we sail across the Sea of Galilee in a replica boat of 2,000 years. We visit the ancient boat discovered by two fishermen in 1986 during a time of draught. Never before has such an ancient vessel been found so complete.  The construction of the boat is consistent with boats built from 100 BC to 200 AD.  Next we travel to Capernaum, the center of Jesus activities in the Galilee and home to Peter, Andrew, James and John. We see the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught and explore the archeological gardens.  We will walk on the Mount of Beatitudes, the traditional site of the Sermon on the Mount, and then visit Tabgah where Jesus fed 5,000 on the shores of the Galilee. We drive to Banias, one of the headwaters of the Jordan River and site of ancient Caesarea Philippi where Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do men say that I am?” and declared that the gates of hell will not prevail.  We end the day at the beautiful Yardenit baptismal site where you will have the opportunity to be baptized in the Jordan River. Return to our hotel in Tiberias.

Day 5, Sat, Oct 27

We leave the Galilee area and drive down the Jordan Valley to explore the latest excavations at Beit Shean, revealing the remains of a Decapolis Capital, Israel’s largest excavation. The city was destroyed in a massive earthquake in 749 AD and was not rebuilt. At this amazing archeological site you will see a city that included public areas, agora, theaters, bathhouses (including a steam room), public toilets, markets, massive columns that line the main street, reflecting pools and residential homes. It was on the walls of Beit Shean that the Philistines hung the bodies of King Saul and his sons after the crushing defeat on Mt. Gilboa.  We will drive by Mt. Gilboa, site of Saul’s death, and visit the natural springs where Gideon brought ten thousand to be tested.  We continue down the Jordan Valley, driving by Jericho and the Mount of Temptations, to the lowest spot on earth, the Dead Sea. We will visit Qumran, the ancient city of the Essenes and site of the Dead Sea Scrolls discovery where every Old Testament book was represented in 11 caves except for the Book of Esther. We drive to Jerusalem and enter the city of the Kings. We stop for a magnificent view of Jerusalem from Mt Scopus and offer a traditional blessing as was done during the time of Christ.  We arrive at our the Leonardo Hotel where we will stay for the remainder of the tour.

Day 6, Sun, Oct 28

Today we begin at the Mt. of Olives where we will hear an explanation of the city, then walk down the Palm Sunday road to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus spent that agonizing night before his betrayal. The to Mt. Zion to visit the Church of St. Peter in Galacantu, Caiaphas’ House where Jesus was held before trial, and see ancient steps cut into the hill, that led to the city, a path Jesus may have used. We then see the Pools of Bethesda, where Jesus healed the lame man and enjoy a time of singing at the Church of St. Anne’s with its amazing acoustics. We will visit Antonia’s Fortress and see the original paving believed to be where Christ stood before Pilate, and markings of a cruel game used by the Roman soldiers. We will walk through the Old City following the Via Dolorosa, walking through the Old Arab markets to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Return to our hotel in Jerusalem

 Day 7, Mon, Oct 29

Today we begin at traditional Upper Room and enjoy a time of worship. Then walk to the Jewish Quarters, see the ancient Roman Cardo, and visit the remains from Hezikiah’s Wall.  Next visit the Western Wall for a personal time of reflection and prayer, and then walk through the Western Wall Tunnel to see remarkable underground excavation of ancient Jerusalem. The Western Wall was built as a retaining wall for the Temple. Here you will walk along distinctively carved and well-preserved Herodian stones that weigh over 100 tons, one of the stones being the largest ever quarried by man, 400 tons.  Nothing near its size exist in Greece, the Pyramids or modern buildings of today. Free time is planned in the Old City for shopping or to explore on your own. 

Day 8, Tues, Oct 30.

We start the day on the Temple Mount, the Dome of the Rock,  one of the most holy sites for Muslims and Jews, where the Jewish Temple once stood.  Next we visit the Davidson Center where we will enjoy a virtual tour of the Second Temple and explore the Temple Southern Steps. Very few sites can claim for certain to be a place where Jesus walked. These steps were the only entrance for all who visited the Temple during the time of Christ. The archeological park has many public ritual bathing mikvehs, the market place where the money changers mostly likely conducted business, and a first century road with stones that were pushed from the Temple Mount by the Romans including the “trumpeters” stone from the area used to announce the Sabbath and Jewish holy days. Then to the new excavations of the City of David revealing some of the most exciting archeological finds of the ancient world. Archeologist have found what they believe is King David’s Palace that has been undisturbed for over 3,000 years including walls, wells and passageways.  Pottery shards have been found from the time of David’s monarchy and more recently a clay disc inscribed a name from the book of Jeremiah in ancient Hebrew that indicates the building was used by the king. Our tour of the City of David ends at the Pools of Siloam that was discovered in 2005. Pottery and coins found here indicate that this was the Pool used in the first century, the place Jesus healed the blind man.

Day 9, Wed, Oct 31

A late start this morning to give you time to prepare for your flight home.  After hotel check out, we visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum, in memory of the millions murdered by the Nazis. We then visit the Israel Museum and see the Holy Land Model, a 1:50 miniature replica of Jerusalem during the time of Christ. Many historical documents were used to construct how Jerusalem looked in the first century. We will also see the Dead Sea Scrolls found at Qumran.  We will end our time in Jerusalem at one of the sites believed to be the burial site of Jesus, the Garden Tomb, a highlight of our tour as we enjoy a time of worship and communion.  Enjoy a wonderful farewell dinner before we transfer to the airport for late night departure.

Day 10, Thurs, Nov 1

We arrive home with life changing memories of our Journey through the Land of the Bible.

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Terms and Conditions:  

Reservation is made with a $500 deposit per person. All rates are in US dollars, per person, double occupancy. Unless passenger has a preferred roommate, MTT will make every effort to assign a suitable roommate. MTT is not responsible for, nor does it guarantee the finding of a roommate. If no roommate is available for placement, the applicable single room supplement will apply. Tour price is based on a minimum number of passengers. Should the minimum number not be met, tour price would be subject to change. The tour price reflects a discount for purchases paid by cash or check. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted as a convenience to our customers and are subjected to a 3% non-refundable convenience fee. Fuel Surcharge: Fuel Surcharge is not included in the tour price. This fee is set by the airline and MTT has no control nor do we receive advance notice on any changes. MTT reserves the right to amend your tour price if necessary. Cancellations: Full refund, less $100 handling fee, will be made up to 120 days before departure: 119-60 days, $350; 59-30 days, 50% of tour price; less than 29 days, non-refundable. All applicable airfare and overseas operation cancellation fees will be added to the above. All cancellations must be submitted in writing and will take effect upon date of receipt by MTT. Unused portions of the tour costs are not refundable. Travel Insurance: We strongly advise cancellation insurance, which may grant full refund in case of illness or unforeseen events. Travel insurance also covers emergency medical expenses, trip interruption or missed connection and baggage delay. You will find policy details and coverage in the insurance brochure that will be sent to each passenger after the initial deposit and registration has been received, or you may visit www.madisontravel.com for more information. Not included in tour price: Travel Insurance, excess baggage charges, meals other than those provided for, items from hotel room, mini-fridge, telephone calls, laundry, bottled water, liquors, after dinner coffee or tea, personal items, US Customs & Immigration fee, if any, anything not mentioned as included and anything of a personal nature. Please Note: A $50 charge per person, per change will be assessed for any deviation from the prepared tour itinerary. No changes accepted within 30 days of departure. The fare is based on advance purchase excursion rates. The services of any IATA or ARC carrier may be used in conjunction with the tour. MTT act only in the capacity of agents for all vendors. By acceptance of tour membership, the tour member agrees that neither the tour operator, nor any of its employees or affiliates shall be liable for any strikes, riots, terrorism, wars, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, improper visas, passports or other travel documents, defaults, delays, loss or damage resulting from negligence of any vendor. By embarking upon this tour, the traveler voluntarily assumes all risks of damage or loss involved, expected or unexpected. Tour operator reserves the right to refuse any person, before, or during the tour, and to make any changes to the tour should circumstances warrant.

Tour Hosts:  PASTOR JIM AND DENISE RION
PASTOR ERNEST AND SHARON FRIDGE
PASTOR RANDY AND KELLI AYERS

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Itinerary 2012

Tour Price:

$3475 per person* includes estimated tax and fuel surcharge

Price of tour includes:

•Roundtrip Air Fare from San Antonio • Current Tax and Fuel Surcharge • Breakfast and Dinner Daily • Special Farewell Dinner • Luxury Motorcoach • 8-nights First Class Hotel Accommodations • 8 Full Days of Sightseeing and Entrance Fees • Licensed English Speaking Tour Guide • Tips to Drivers, Guides and Hotel Staff • All Transfers and Porterage

Not included:

Charges for passport ● Bottled water or beverages ● Room service, items from room mini-fridge, or personal items ● Single Room ● Lunches ● Travel Insurance ● Use of credit cards for tour payments

Airline Taxes and Fuel Surcharges are included in the tour price. The current rate is $500. The airline will not guarantee the tax and fuel surcharge and this fee may change. If the airlines impose an increase, the difference will be collected before departure.

Itinerary

You will see history unfold before your eyes as you visit the sites of ancient Israel. Hear the Bible told “on Location” where the actual events happened. You will visit history in the land of Abraham, the golden age of King David and King Solomon, the land of the gospel accounts of Jesus and see the miraculous history of the struggles and glories of this modern nation.

• Caesarea
• Mt. Carmel
• Megiddo
• Galilee Boat Ride
• Capernaum
• Tel Dan
• Caesarea Phillipi
• Mt. of Beatitudes
• Beit Shean
• Gideon Springs
• Dead Sea
• Qumran
• Masada
• Bethlehem
• Mt of Olives
• Gethsemane
• Western Wall
• City of David
• Nazareth Village
• and much more!

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Itinerary 2012

the Bible

11-day Israel Tour

May 28 – June 7, 2012

with Tour Hosts
Pastor Shane & Lindsey Creech
Grace Community Church Jonesboro, LA

Tour Price $2860 per person plus tax and fuel surcharge*

Price of Tour Includes

Round trip airfare from Jackson, MS, full breakfast and dinner daily, farewell dinner, eight days of sightseeing, all entrance fees on itinerary, airport transfer, porters at hotels, tips to driver, guide and hotel staff, deluxe motor coach, English speaking licensed guide, eight nights first class hotel, tour price is cash/check discount rate.

Not Included

Lunches, bottled water or beverages, single room, travel insurance, personal items, use of credit cards for tour payments, airline tax and fuel surcharge.

Please Note

Airline Taxes and Fuel Surcharge*are not included in the tour price. The current rate is $500. This fee is set by the airline and Madison Tours has no control nor receives advance notice of changes. Due to fluctuating oil prices, the fee may change. The airl ine wi l l only guarantee the fee about six weeks before departure. If the airlines impose an increase, the difference will be collected before departure.

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Itinerary

Day 1, Mon, May 28 —Depart from Jackson, MS 10:50 a.m. on US Airways for your overnight flight to Tel Aviv.

Day 2, Tues, May 29 — Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv in the late afternoon where we will be met by our representative and transfer to Metropolitan Hotel in Tel Aviv. After a delicious buffet dinner you can enjoy a walk along the Mediterranean Sea.

Day 3, Wed, May 30—We begin our day at Jaffa, the port where the prophet Jonah set sail for Tar Shish. After a short drive through Tel Aviv we will travel to Caesarea Maritima. We will see a well-preserved Roman Amphitheater, remains from Herod’s Palace and a Hippodrome that seated 10,000 spectators. We will visit Mt. Carmel, where Elijah challenged the 450 prophets of Baal. We continue to Megiddo and see the site of 26 superimposed cities, remains from Solomon’s days, and view the Plains of Jezreel where the final Armageddon will be fought. We will drive to Nazareth and visit a replica village built on remains from 2,000 years ago. We continue to Tiberias to the Rimonim Mineral Hotel.

Day 4, Thurs, May 31—We start today with a special time of worship as we sail across the Sea of Galilee in a replica boat of 2,000 years. We visit the ancient boat discovered in 1986. Next we travel to Capernaum, the center of Jesus activities in the Galilee. We will walk on the Mount of Beatitudes, the traditional site of the Sermon on the Mount, and then visit Tabgah where Jesus fed 5,000. We then come to the first century city of Chorazin, one of the “cursed” cities that would not respond to the miracles of Jesus. We end the day at the Yardenit baptismal site where you will have the opportunity to be baptized in the Jordan River. Return to our hotel in Tiberias.

Day 5, Fri, June 1—Today we explore the northern part of Israel. We drive to Banias, one of the headwaters of the Jordan River and site of ancient Caesarea Philippi where Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do men say that I am?” Then, walking through the beautiful nature reserve of Tel Dan, we will see the discovery of Jeroboam’s Altar and an ancient Canaanite mud gate. We will visit Tel Hazor that was known in Joshua’s day as the head of all the kingdoms. We drive on the Golan Heights see remains from the Six Day War on Mt. Bental. Overnight in Tiberias.

Day 6, Sat, June 2—Leaving the Galilee area, we drive down the Jordan Valley to explore the largest excavations in Israel, Beit Shean. The city was destroyed in a massive earthquake in 749 AD. It was on the walls of Beit Shean that the Philistines hung the bodies of King Saul and his sons after their defeat. We will drive by Mt. Gilboa, and visit the natural springs where Gideon brought ten thousand to be tested. Continuing down the Jordan Valley, we will drive by Jericho and the Mount of Temptations, to the lowest spot on earth, the Dead Sea. We will visit Qumran, site of the Dead Sea Scrolls discovery. We continue to the Leonardo Hotel at the shores of the Dead Sea for an evening of relaxation and to take advantage of the Spa facilities and the therapeutic Dead Sea water.

Day 7, Sun, June 3—Enjoy a morning of leisure before we visit Masada. Ascending by cable car, we will tour the famous archaeological site, an ancient fortress, where Jewish Zealots made their last stand against Rome in 73 CE. We stop an Ein Gedi to see the waterfalls where David hid from Saul. We drive to Jerusalem and stop for a magnificent view of Jerusalem from Mt. Scopus. We arrive at Leonardo Hotel Jerusalem.

Day 8, Mon, June 4—Today we begin at the Mt. of Olives then walk down the Palm Sunday road to the Garden of Gethsemane. Then to Mt. Zion to visit the Church of St. Peter in Galacantu, Caiaphas’ House where Jesus was held before trial. We will visit the traditional Upper Room and enjoy a time of worship. Then to the new excavations of the City of David revealing some of the most exciting archeological finds of the ancient world. We end today in Bethlehem to see the Church of the Nativity, the traditional site of the birth of Jesus, and the Shepherds fields where the birth of Jesus was announced. Before returning to Jerusalem, we will stop at a natural cave and enjoy a time of singing and remembering the events of Jesus’ birth in a lowly stable. Return to Jerusalem for overnight.

Day 9, Tues, June 5—This morning we visit the  Old City of Jerusalem. Visiting the Temple Mount, we see the site of the Jewish Temple. We then see the Pools of Bethesda, where Jesus healed the lame man. We will walk through the Old City following the Via Dolorosa, through the Old Arab markets, Jewish Quarters, see the ancient Roman Cardo, and visit the remains from Nehemiah’s Wall. We will visit Antonia’s Fortress and see the original paving believed to be where Christ stood before Pilate. At the Herodian Mansion we will walk through archeological remains of a six-house compound. Next visit the Western Wall for a personal time of reflection and prayer, then walk through the Western Wall Tunnel to see remarkable underground excavation of ancient Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem

Day 10, Wed, June 6—Our final day in Jerusalem takes us again into the Old City to visit the Davidson Center where we will enjoy a virtual tour of the Second Temple and explore the Temple Southern Steps. Next we visit areas of New Jerusalem. First we drive by the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, and walk through Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum. Then visit the Israel Museum and see the Holy Land Model and the Dead Sea Scrolls. We will end our time in Jerusalem at one of the sites believed to be the burial site of Jesus, the Garden Tomb with a time of worship and communion. Enjoy a farewell dinner before transferring to the airport for a late night departure.

Day 11, Thurs, June 7—Arrive in Jackson, MS at 3:40 p.m. with life changing memories of our Journey through the Land of the Bible.

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Hosted by Kenton Lee, Tacoma Life Center

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Tour Price: $3995 per person * (Plus Tax and Fuel Surcharge)

Price of tour includes:

Round trip airfare from Seattle, one overnight in Athens, two overnights in Rome, 8-day, 7-night Greek Isle Cruise, inside stateroom, port taxes, double occupancy, all meals on the Greek Isle Cruise, full breakfast and dinner at hotels in Athens and Rome, sightseeing includes two full days in Greece -Athens and Corinth, two half days in Rome with free time, two full days in Istanbul, full day in Ephesus, and Patmos shore excursion tour, entrance fees on itinerary, airport and ship transfers, porters at hotels, tips to drivers and guides for all included tours, tips for hotel staff in Athens and Rome, deluxe motor coach and English speaking licensed guide, tour price is cash/check discount rate*

Not included:

Airline tax and fuel surcharge*, lunches or beverages except on cruise, outside stateroom on cruise ship, all gratuities on ship except for included shore excursions, shore excursions not mentioned as included, single room, travel/cancellation insurance, personal items, use of credit cards for tour payments.*

*Airline Taxes and Fuel Surcharge is not included in the tour price.  The current rate is $500 and will shown on your invoice after registration. This fee is set by the airline and Madison Tours has no control nor receives advance notice of changes. Due to fluctuating oil prices, the fee may change. The airline will only guarantee the fee about six weeks before departure. If the airlines impose an increase, the difference will be collected before departure.

Itinerary

Day 1, Wed, May 16 Depart Seattle at 7:00 a.m. on Continental Airlines for your overnight flight to Athens, Greece.

Day 2, Thurs, May 17 Arrive in Athens at 10:20 a.m. The remainder of the day is free time. Overnight at Hotel Titania.

Day 3, Fri, May 18 Today we see sites of modern and ancient Athens. We will see the remains of 15 of the 104 Corinthian columns of the Temple of Zeus. Then to the crowning glory of ancient Athens, the Acropolis. We will see the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Porch of Maidens. At Mars Hill, an important gathering place, we see where Paul preached of the one true God. We drive through the modern streets of Athens and see the Parliament and Constitution Square, the site of the first modern Olympics, the Presidential Palace, national Library and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We then drive to Piraeus port to embark on our Greek Isle Cruise.

Day 4, Sa t. May 19 and Day 5, Sun, May 20 Our first port of call is Istanbul. We will stay in port for two days in this historical city, the only city connecting two continents. Included in your package is two full days of touring in Istanbul. First we will see the many treasures of Topkapi Palace, the political center of the Ottoman Empire. Next we visit the Blue Mosque built in 1609, the interior walls are covered with 20,000 blue tiles. At St. Sophia, we see the site of the church that was first built by Constantine the Great in 326 AD, a cathedral, a mosque and now a museum. Then our guide will take us on a cruise through the Bosphorus to see amazing palaces, homes and historical sites along the shoreline. Enjoy shopping in the historic Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered markets in the world, and see a cultural perspective at a Turkish carpet municipality.

Day 6, Mon, May 21 We sail to Mykonos. A picturesque island with a maze of tiny streets and whitewashed houses. Enjoy a walk along the shoreline to the famous windmills built in the 16^th century. Before returning to the ship, you may want to stop at one of the many cafe’s that are along the shoreline.

Day 7, Tues, May 22 Patmos is our first Port of Call today. Patmos is a small island where John wrote the Book of Revelation while in exile. Your tour package includes a visit to the traditional cave where John wrote Revelation. Returning to the ship we sail for Kusadasi where we have included a tour of the amazing city of Ephesus. A large city heavily immersed in idol worship and where Paul settled for 2 years to share the gospel. Walk the same streets where Paul preached and visit the 24,000 seat theatre.

Day 8, Wed, May 23 Our cruise takes us to Rhodes, one of the largest islands in the Aegean Sea. Paul visited Rhodes on his third missionary journey. Walk through one of the best preserved medieval towns or join a shore excursion offered by the cruise line to see the sites of Rhodes.

Day 9, Thur, May 24 This morning we arrive at the largest Greek island, Crete, and home to the ancient Minoan civilization dating back to 4,000 BC. Walk through the picturesque city or join a shore excursion offered by the cruise line to Knossos, to see remains from the ancient Minoans. Return to the ship and sail to Santorini. The charming village is at the top of the mountain and is only accessible by mule or cable car. The cliff is lined with charming whitewashed houses and blue domed churches. Plenty of shops and cafe’s along the narrow, cobblestoned streets to visit and the sunset is not to be missed, some claim it to the be the best in the world.

Day 10, Fri, May 25 We return to the port of Athens where we will be met by our guide and drive along the Saronic Gulf to the famous Corinth Canal that connects the Ionian and Agean Seas. The 4-mile canal began with Nero in 67AD and was completed in 1893. We continue to Ancient Corinth, one of the most important cities in antiquity. Corinth is mentioned many times in the New Testament and the place where Paul wrote First and Second Corinthians. It is in Corinth that Paul became associated with Aquilla and Priscilla. We return to Athens and enjoy some free time in the Plaka area, one of the oldest districts in Athens located on the slopes of the Acropolis. Street musicians, cafes and shops line the streets of the Plaka. This evening we will board an overnight ferry that will take us to Rome as we sleep in private staterooms.

Day 11, Sat, May 26  We arrive in the port of Bari and drive to see the sites of Imperial Rome. You will marvel at the monuments of this great capital. We visit the Colosseum, a 55,000 seat theatre, home to the battles of the gladiators and wild beasts. We see the Pantheon, and the Forum, the political and social center of Ancient Rome. The afternoon is free to explore than many facets of Italy’s capital.

Day 12, Sun, May 27  On today’s program we visit the sites of Christian Rome beginning at the Vatican Museum. Then to the Sistine Chapel, well know for its magnificent ceiling, a work of Michelangelo and one of the most splendid masterpieces in the history of art. Then to the Basilica of St. Peter, Piazza San Pietro and the catacombs, ancient cemeteries that are underground used by the persecuted Christians which began in the 2nd century. We return to our hotel and the afternoon is free time. Take in some of Rome’s spectacular fountains and monuments.

Day 13, Mon, May 28  Depart Rome at 9:50 a.m. and arrive in Seattle at 6:05 p.m. with a lifetime of memories of the Journeys of Paul through Greece, Turkey and Rome.

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Two Special Biblical Journeys

Journeys of Paul – May 10-20, 2012* – Israel, the Holy Land – May 18-26, 2012*  *Dates shown include travel time from US 

Options available to participate in one or both tours

Israel, the Holy Land – May 18 – 26,2012 -  Tour Price: $3299 per person       *plus tax and fuel

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Tour Price includes:

Roundtrip airfare from Seattle, six nights in 5-star hotel, double occupancy, porters,six days sightseeing, breakfast and dinner daily, farewell dinner, all entrance fees, airport transfers in Israel and tips to driver, guide and hotel staff, tour price is cash/check discount

Not Included:

Lunch, beverages, travel insurence, *tax and fuel surcharge (current rate $500), lunches, single room ($625), *use of credit card for tour payments.

Journeys of Paul Greek Isle Cruise, May 10 – 20, 2012 – Tour Price: $3375       per person *plus tax and fuel and Greece port charges

Tour Price includes:

Roundtrip airfare from Seattle, 8-day,7 night Greek Isle Cruise on Louise Cruise Lines in inside cabin, two overnights in Athens 5-star hotel, double occupancy, guided touring for two full touring days in Istanbul, full day tour in Ephesus, Corinth and Athens, all meals on cruise, breakfast and dinner in hotels, all transfers, tips for all included guided tours, tour price is cash/check discount

Not Included:

Gratuities on ship, travel insurance, port charges (current rate $262),*tax and fuel surcharge (current rate $500), lunches and beverages except on cruise ship, single room ($650), shore excursions not mentioned as included, *use of credit card for tour payments.

             Special Combined Tours Package

Greek Isle Cruise & Israel Tour-May 10-26, 2012- Combined Tour Price: $5175 per person*

*plus tax and fuel and Greece port charges Activities and accommodations as listed for each tour, one-way flight from Athens to Tel Aviv included, Tel Aviv overnight not included.

*Upgrade outside cabin on cruise -  Double Room:  $220  -  Single Room:  $320

*Other Items which are included and not included in Special Compined Tour, are listed above in individual Tour discriptions.

*Airline tax and fuel surcharge not included in any tour price. Current rate estimated at $500 per passenger, subject to change. Fee set by airline; Madison Tours and Travel has no control nor receives advance notice of changes. Airline will guarantee fee when flights are ticketed, about six weeks before departure. Due to fluctuating oil prices, fee may change. If airline imposes an increase, Madison Tours and Travel reserves the right to amend tour price and collect fee difference before departure. You may receive notice of increase after your final payment.

*Use of redit cards.  An Additional 3% convenience fee will apply to credit card payments not retained by Madison Tours and Travel.

             Itinerary

 Greek Isle Cruise, Athens and Corinth – May 10 – 20, 2012

 May 10 – Departure from Seattle

May 11 – 18 – Greek Isle Cruise - Arrive in Athens and transfer to the Piraeus port to begin your cruise.

Cruise Ports of Call

 - Istanbul

Your tour includes two days to explore the only city connecting two continents.

Topkapi Palace – The political center of the Ottoman Empire

Blue Mosque – built in 1609, 20,000 blue tiles cover interior walls

St. Sophia – first built in 326 AD, and served as a great cathedral for over a thousand years

Chora Church – Byzantine church with magnificent gold-inlaid mosaics, frescos and some of the worlds finest Byzantine paintings.

Underground Cisterns – once used as the main water storage

Grand Bazaar – one of the oldest and largest covered market places in the world with over 5,000 shops.

 - Izmir

Your tour package includes a tour of the amazing city of Ephesus where Paul settled for two years to share the Gospel. Walk the same streets where Paul preached and visit the 24,000 seat theatre where angry merchants gathered to condemn Paul.

 - Patmos and Mykonos

Patmos is a small island where John wrote the Book of Revelation while in exile. The cruise offers a shore excursion that will take you to the traditional cave where John stayed.

Mykonos, a picturesque island with a maze of tiny streets and whitewashed houses. Enjoy a walk along the shoreline to the famous windmills built in the 16th century.

  – Rhodes

Rhodes is one of the largest islands in the Aegean Sea. Paul visited Rhodes on his third missionary journey. Walk through one of the best preserved medieval towns or join an optional cruise line shore excursion to see the sites of Rhodes.

 - Crete and Santorini

Crete is largest Greek island and home to the ancient Minoan civilization dating back to 4,000 BC. Walk through the picturesque city or join an optional cruise shore excursion to Knossos, to see Santorini. Explore the charming village at the top of the mountain accessible only by mule or cable car. Cliffs are lined with charming whitewashed houses and blue domed churches, the sunset is not to be missed.

 - Disembark Athens

May 18- We return to the port of Athens and tour the sites of modern and ancient Athens.

Temple of Zeus – 15 of the 104 massive columns remain.

Acropolis – the crowning glory of ancient Athens. See the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Porch of Maidens.

Mars Hill – Paul preached of the one true God at this important gathering place.

Modern Athens – Parliament, Constitution Square, the site of the first modern Olympics, the Presidential Palace, National Library and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

 - Corinth

May 19 – Drive along the Saronic Gulf to the famous Corinth Canal that connects the Ionian and Aegean Seas. The 4-mile canal began with Nero in 67AD and was completed in 1893. We continue to Ancient Corinth, mentioned many times in the New Testament and the place where Paul wrote First and Second Corinthians. It is in Corinth that Paul became associated with Aquilla and Priscilla. We return to Athens and enjoy some free time in the Plaka. Street musicians, cafes and shops line the streets at the foot of the Acropolis.

 - Athens – Seattle

May 20 – Transfer to the airport for departure from Athens and arrive in Seattle. Passengers continuing to Israel, board a flight in Athens to Tel Aviv to begin your Israel Tour.

                   Israel Tour – May 18 – 26, 2012

May 18 - Departure from Seattle

May 19 – Tel Aviv.   Arrive in Tel Aviv and transfer to your hotel for overnight.

May 20 – Mediterranean Coast, Jezreel Valley

We begin at Caesarea Maritima (cruise passengers time permitting) to see an ancient Hippodrome, Theatre and site of Herod’s Palace. We will visit Mt. Carmel where Elijah held the contest with the prophets of Baal. Continue to our hotel in Tiberias located on the Sea of Galilee.

May 21 – Sea of Galilee

Visit the sites around the Sea of Galilee. We begin with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee and visit the first century ancient boat. Then to Capernaum and Mt. of Beatitudes, site of Sermon on the Mount. We travel north to Caesarea Philippi and the Golan Heights. Before returning to our hotel, we stop for an opportunity to be baptized in the Jordan River.

 May 22 –  Megiddo, Jordan Valley, Dead Sea

We leave the Galilee area and visit Megiddo, the site of 26 levels of occupation and walk through the underground water tunnel. We stop at Gideon Spring then continue to see the site of the Dead Sea Scrolls discovery at Qumran. We take time to swim in the Dead Sea before continuing to Jerusalem. We will stop at Mt. Scopus for a magnificent view of the Golden City before arriving at our hotel in Jerusalem.

May 23 – Mt of Olives, Bethlehem

We begin on the Mt. Olives then walk down the Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane. Continuing to Mt. Zion and stopping at Caiaphas’ House where Jesus was held before trial. We will visit the Israel Museum to see a miniature model of Jerusalem during the time of Christ and end the day in Bethlehem.

May 24 – Old City, City of David

We begin on the Temple Mount, then walk through the Old City of Jerusalem. We stop at the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed the lame man then continue to Antonia’s Fortress. We walk the Via Dolorosa through the Old Arab markets to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Outside of the Old City Walls, we will visit the City of David and walk through Hezekiah’s tunnel.

May 25 – Old City, Western Wall

We enter the Old City and visit the Jewish Quarters. We will see the ancient Cardo and remains from Hezekiah’s Wall. We will see remains of homes destroyed during the destruction of Jerusalem in 70AD, the Herodian Mansions. We will walk through the Western Wall Tunnel and see the Southern Steps to the Temple from the time of Christ. We end our time in Jerusalem at the Garden Tomb. We enjoy a farewell dinner, then transfer to the Tel Aviv airport for our late night departure.

May 26 –  Seattle

Depart just after midnight and arrive in Seattle with a lifetime of memories.

Flight schedules can be changed by the airline. Itinerary sequence can be changed at the discretion of your guide and leaders.

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Hosted by Jim & Barbara Dixon

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Join us in celebration of the church’s 30th Anniversary with two special travel and learning experiences.

Roots Tour

Israel: April 26–May 5

Explore the Roots of Judeo-Christian history and tradition during a journey through the Holy Land of Israel.

Reformation Tour

Rhine River Cruise: May 5–13

Take a cruise along the Rhine River to examine the events and theology of the Reformation that still shapes Protestant faith to this day.

Roots Tour Itinerary

Day 1 – Thursday, April 26:  Depart from Denver, change of planes in New York for the overnight flight to Tel Aviv.

Day 2 – Friday, April 27:  We arrive at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv where we will be met by our Israel representative and transfer to the Dan Panorama Hotel in Tel Aviv. After a delicious buffet dinner, enjoy a walk along the Mediterranean Sea.

Day 3 – Saturday, April 28:  After a short drive through Tel Aviv, our tour begins at Caesarea Maritima. Among the magnificent array of archaeological finds you will see well-preserved aqueducts and a beautiful example of the Roman Amphitheatre. We will gather in the Amphitheatre to hear biblical and historical insights from Pastor Dixon. We then visit Mount Carmel, where Elijah held the triumphal contest with 450 prophets of Baal.
Continuing to Megiddo, see the site of 26 superimposed cities, the remains from King Solomon’s days, and view the Plains of Jezreel where the final Armageddon will be fought. We will drive by Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus. As we enter the Galilee region, we will drive up to Mount Arbel for a magnificent view of the valley.  We arrive our hotels on the shores of the Galilee, where we will stay while in Tiberias: the Rimonim Galei Kinnereth Hotel and the Scots Hotel St. Andrew’s Galilee.

Day 4 – Sunday, April 29:  We begin our day sailing across the Sea of Galilee in replica boats similar to vessels of 2,000 years ago. On board, enjoy morning devotions by Pastor Dixon and worship with our group. Visit the ancient “Jesus boat” discovered in 1986, which is consistent with boats built from 100 BC to AD 200.
Next, travel to Capernaum to see the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught, the Apostle Peter’s home, and explore the archeological gardens. Walk on the Mount of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount, and gain a new understanding of the area, sitting on the hillside as Pastor Dixon speaks. We then drive to Banias, one of the headwaters of the Jordan River and site of ancient Caesarea Philippi where Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do men say that I am?” and declared that the gates of hell will not prevail. We end our day at Yardenit, where you will have the opportunity to be baptized in the Jordan River.

Day 5 – Monday, April 30:  We begin with a visit to Sepphoris, near Nazareth, which served as the region’s capital where Jesus and his family would have traded goods, worked in carpentry and perhaps attended religious studies. Next we drive down the Jordan Valley to explore the Beit She’an, Israel’s largest excavation revealing the remains of a Decapolis Capital that was destroyed in a massive earthquake in 749 AD and never rebuilt. At this amazing archeological site you will walk through massive columns that line the main street and see the skeleton of a city that included theaters, bathhouses, markets, reflecting pools and residential homes. We continue to Gideon Springs, the natural springs where Gideon brought ten thousand to be tested. We will rest under the nearby trees for a devotional time with Pastor Dixon. Continue past Jericho and the Mount of Temptations to the lowest spot on earth, the Dead Sea. We will stay at the the Rimonim Royal Dead Sea Hotel on the shores of the Dead Sea for an evening of relaxation. Take advantage of the spa facilities or float in the naturally therapeutic salt water.

Day 6 – Tuesday, May 1:  Today we visit Masada, the famous archaeological site of the King Herod’s fortified palaces where Jewish Zealots made their last stand against Rome in AD 73. We then pass Ein Gedi, site of the waterfalls where David cut off Saul’s skirt, on our way to Qumran, site of the Dead Sea Scrolls discovery.  Relax and rest your feet as we drive to the Golden City, Jerusalem. Upon arrival, we will stop at the top of Mount Scopus for an overview and blessing. We will stay at the The David Citadel Hotel for the remainder of our time in Israel.

Day 7 – Wednesday, May 2:  We begin our day on the Mount of Olives with an orientation to the Old City, then we walk down the Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane and teaching time with Pastor Dixon. We will get an overview of recent excavations of the City of David. Outside the Old City is the original Jerusalem, where excavations have revealed the ancient walls, wells and passageways.   We arrive at the Western Wall, built as a retaining wall for the Temple, and pause for a time of personal prayer and reflection. As you walk along the wall and nearby tunnel, you will see distinctively carved and well-preserved Herodian stones that weigh over 100 tons each. One of the stones is the largest ever quarried by man: 400 tons. Nothing near its size exist in Greece, the Pyramids or modern buildings of today.   We conclude our day with insight from Pastor Dixon on the Southern Steps of the Temple Mount. Very few sites can claim for certain to be a place where Jesus walked, but these steps were the only entrance for all who visited the Temple during the time of Christ.

Day 8 – Thursday, May 3:  This morning we enter the Old City again and follow the Via Dolorosa, the “way of suffering” believed to have been traveled by Jesus as he went to his crucifixion at Golgotha, where the Church of the Holy Sepulchre now stands. On the way, we visit the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus performed a miraculous healing, now just outside the historic Church of St. Anne’s. Next we walk through the Old Arab Markets, still bustling with color and commerce to this day.  For the afternoon, you have a choice of two options. You may continue our guided tour to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, to see the Church of the Nativity, Shepherds’ Fields and town shops. Or you may explore more of Jerusalem on your own, including Old City markets or modern shops. Enjoy dinner on your own, or return to the hotel for the meal provided there.

Day 9 – Friday, May 4:  We complete our exploration of the Old City with a walk through the Jewish Quarters to see the ancient Roman Cardo and the remains from Nehemiah’s Wall. For a look at modern Jerusalem, we pass by the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, then walk through Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum.

For a final overview, we also visit the Israel Museum and see the Holy Land Model, a 1:50 miniature replica of Jerusalem during the time of Jesus. Many historical documents were used to construct how Jerusalem looked in the first century. We will also see the Dead Sea Scrolls found at Qumran. We celebrate our Holy Land experience with a communion service led by Pastor Dixon outdoors at a Garden Tomb, a site believed to be the place of Jesus’ burial and resurrection.

Roots Tour passengers who are concluding their travels will transfer to the airport for late night departure and arrive home in Denver on Saturday, May 5.

Note: Itinerary details are subject to change at the discretion of Cherry Hills Community Church or the tour operator.

Reformation Tour Itinerary

Day 1 – Saturday, May 5:  Roots Tour passengers who are continuing on the Reformation Tour will be served breakfast at our Jerusalem hotel before departing on a one-way flight to Amsterdam.

Additional passengers will join us as the Reformation Tour begins. Enjoy a guided city tour and lunch in Amsterdam, then free time for exploration and dinner on your own. After our overnight stay in a 5-star hotel, we will have breakfast and a leisurely morning before a short drive to the port.  Boarding of the Viking Sun begins at noon. Sample fruits, deli meats and appetizers from the embarkation buffet until your stateroom is ready around 3:00 p.m.

Days 2-10 – May 6-13:  From here, we will follow the Viking River Cruises itinerary from Amsterdam to Basel, with special opportunities added for our group’s enjoyment and learning. The cruise travels through 4 countries, including 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 6 land tours at ports of call.

Passengers concluding their travel in Basel will disembark and transfer to the airport for departure to Denver.

Optional Extension – Days 11-12 – May 13-14

The Rhine River Cruise ends with breakfast and disembarkation in Basel, but no time to see that city.

Therefore, we have made arrangements for an extension to include sightseeing in Basel and Zurich, as well as free time to explore Lucerne and enjoy dinner on your own. After an overnight stay and breakfast at the 5-star Palace Luzern hotel, our home-bound flight would depart from Zurich.

The extension cost per person is $599 in addition to the main Reformation Tour price. We need a minimum 20 passengers to make this work as a group option. Please confirm your interest with your Reformation Tour reservation.

Reformation Highlights

As our plans take shape, we will post additional information about the history and theology of the Protestant Reformation related to the sites along our cruise. Meanwhile, here are just a few glimpses of what’s in store:

Cologne, Germany
Now Germany’s fourth-largest city, Cologne is located on both sides of the Rhine River. Here, we will discover the historic Cologne Cathedral and the love story of a Catholic Archbishop whose heart was captured by a lovely Protestant Canoness from Martin Luther’s hometown. The end of the story: he converted.

Heidelberg, Germany
In Heidelberg, the still relatively unknown monk, Martin Luther, in 1518 defended the theses he had nailed to the church door in Wittenberg several months earlier. This city is the site of Germany’s oldest intact public library, established in 1421. It is 39 miles from Mainz, where the printing press was invented in 1440 and where the so-called Gutenberg Bible was the first major book published on a movable-type printing press.

Strasbourg, France
Stirrings toward church reform and insistence on Bible study gained momentum throughout the 1500s in Strasbourg, which was already known as a center for scholarship. Reformer John Calvin lived here as a refugee for several years.

Basel, Switzerland
Basel was both the home and pulpit of Ulrich Zwingli, who deviated from liturgical tradition to preach his way through each sequential book of the New Testament, and then the Old. On the run, John Calvin lived in this city, too, and here published his seminal work, The Institutes of the Christian Religion, in 1536.

Note: Itinerary details are subject to change at the discretion of Cherry Hills Community Church or the tour operator.

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