DAY
6 Your Exodus tour starts today. After crossing
the Suez Canal you’ll admire the Red Sea, viewing the possible
locations where the waters parted. (Insight, Vol. 1, p. 780-783)
You then stop at possible sites where the Israelites camped. (Read,
“See the Good Land,” p. 9) This is a day to remember!
This afternoon, you can either climb or ride a camel up Mount
Sinai to see the sunset and get a panoramic view of the land Moses
saw over 3,500 years ago. After descending you will enjoy a buffet
dinner. Your hotel is situated at “Wadi El Raha” meaning
“Plain of Rest.” Here at the foothills of Mount Sinai,
the Israelites rested and made the golden calf. (Insight, Vol.
1 inside cover and p. 540)
DAY
7
Continue on the Exodus tour with your motorcoach. Somewhere on
this route Miriam was struck with leprosy. You will then take
a hovercraft boat to Aqaba, Jordan. Next, travel along the Kings
Highway through the land of Edom to Petra in Jordan where you’ll
stay for two nights.
DAY 8 Another exciting
day as you explore the “Red Rose” city of Petra that
was sculptured from a mountain range. The Edomites lived here.
You can either walk or ride a horse into the narrow gorge through
the winding canyon and rock formations which will be an exciting
experience you will not forget. (This is where the movie “Indiana
Jones” was filmed.)
DAY
9 See the “Land of Promise” from Mount
Nebo, as Moses did before he died. The Plains of Moab stand in
silent testimony as a sad reminder to what happened here. Next,
cross the Allenby Bridge into Israel. Jericho is in front of us
and nearby is Gilgal, the site of Israel’s first encampment
after crossing the Jordan. Here the manna ceased. Continue to
Jerusalem, our home for the next four nights as this is where
so many Biblical events took place.
DAY
10
Today’s tour will make the Bible come alive as you tour
the fascinating city of Jerusalem. (Insight, Vol. 2, p. 538, 745,
948) It is one thing to read about these places, but it’s
another to see 3,000 years of history unfold before your eyes!
Imagine seeing the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane,
the Valley of Hinnom or Gehenna, the Western Wall known as the
“Wailing Wall” and the Temple Mound, where Solomon’s
Temple once stood. Balance of the day will be at leisure.
DAY 11 Learn how
the Bedouins live as we journey to Masada. A cable car ride to
the top of the fortress gives us a view of the amazing Dead Sea.
The highlight will be taking a swim and a mud bath in the Dead
Sea where you are guaranteed to float even if you cannot swim,
as this is the saltiest water in the world. This is the area where
Sodom and Gomorrah were located, and where the Dead Sea Scrolls
were recently discovered. (Insight, Vol. 2, p. 844) Be sure to
bring a swimsuit.
DAY
12
The entire day will be free to relax, shop or explore more of
Jerusalem. You may want to see the Dead Sea Scrolls at the museum.
DAY
13
Depart to Joppa where Jonah tried to escape his assignment and
the Apostle Peter had a vision inviting him to preach to the Gentiles.
Visit Caesarea, Megiddo and Nazareth, Jesus’ home. At Megiddo
you appreciate the value in keeping our “outer garments”
for survival. Next we head to the Sea of Galilee, the area that
played such a prominent role in the ministry of Jesus. Enjoy three
nights at a lovely hotel in Tiberias on the shores of the Sea
of Galilee.
DAY14 Today you’ll
start with a sailing on the Sea of Galilee in a wooden boat similar
to the fishing boats of Jesus’ time which is something you
will long remember. (See WT, 11/1/93, p. 24) At Capernaum, Jesus’
“own city” brings to mind the powerful works performed
here. (Insight, Vol. 2, p. 739) You will also visit the likely
spot of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.
DAY 15 A day to
relax at our beautiful hotel or to explore more of Galilee. Tonight,
we have arranged a “Farewell Dinner” meeting at our
hotel.
DAY 16 Spiritually
upbuilt, we depart Tiberias later in the day and travel to Tel
Aviv to board our overnight flight to New York.
DAY 17 Upon arrival
this morning in New York, everyone will clear customs and then
board the return flight to their hometown city. |
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