May 2012 Biblical Journeys - Hosted by: Pastor Joe Fuiten
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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