This is an example of the type of itinerary we can offer to the lands of the Bible. This particular proposed package was offered in conjunction with Dr. David Allen Lewis, President of Christians United For Israel.

Wednesday,

Depart Chicago O'Hare or New York JFK for Turkey. All meals and overnight in flight.

Thursday,

Arrive at Istanbul Ataturk airport. Transfer to hotel.

Friday,

After breakfast visit the Hagia Sophia Church, the 6th century Byzantine basilica, the largest church of its era and the architectural glory of the Byzantines; the Blue Mosque, 17th century Imperial mosque famous for its six minarets as well as its interior blue tiles; the Byzantine Hippodrome now an open air exhibition park with a number of monuments where chariot races were once held. After lunch continue the visits with the Topkapi Palace, great residence of the Ottoman Sultans between the 15th and 19th centuries, now a world famous museum where imperial robes, crystals, silvers, jewelry, and porcelains are in display; and the Grand Bazaar, world's largest covered market with more than 4000 shops and multitide of alleys. In the evening transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Izmir. Arrive at Adnan Menderes airport, transfer to hotel in Izmir.

Saturday,

After breakfast at the hotel drive to Selcuk, to visit the world-famous Antique City of Ephesus, including the Marble Street (Arcadian Way) the Antique Theater, the Roman Baths, and the Celcus Library. Light lunch in Selcuk. In the afternoon a visit to the Shrine of the Virgin Mary, where she lived her last years. Return to Izmir for free time and overnight.

Sunday,

After breakfast departure for Pergamum to visit the Asklepium Sanctuary and the Acropolis including the Altar of Zeus, which is said to be "the place where Satan has his throne;" the Trojan Temple and the world's steepest antique-theater. Lunch is included. Return to Izmir. Transfer to airport for flight to Tel Aviv. On arrival, transfer to the Hotel BLAU-WEISS in Netanya.

Monday,

Day at leisure in Netanya, stroll along the Sea Promenade or along the main streets full of life.

In the evening, meet the main group arriving today from the U.S. Overnight in Netanya.

MAIN TOUR

All Israeli (buffet) breakfasts, all dinners and one lunch

Sunday,

Depart Chicago O'Hare or New York JFK for Turkey. All meals and overnight in flight.

Monday,

Arrive Istanbul, connect with flight to Israel. Arrive Ben Gurion airport, transfer to Netanya and the Hotel BLAU WEISS.

Tuesday,

Drive to Caesarea, Mukhraka, Mt. Carmel, Haifa, Tiberias, Hotel PARADISE.

Wednesday,

Excursion to Golani Junction for Optional Tree Planting ($10 per tree), Cana, Tzippori, Nazareth, Megiddo, Yardenit, return to Tiberias.

Thursday,

Excursion to Banias, Katzrin, Mt. of Beatitudes, Tabgha, boat ride, return to Tiberias.

Friday,

Leave Tiberias for Bet She'an, Jericho, Masada, Jerusalem, stop to participate in the welcoming of Shabbat at the Western Wall, on to the Hotel KING SOLOMON.

Saturday,

Excursion to Masada, the Dead Sea, Qumran, Inn of the Good Samaritan, return to Jerusalem.

Sunday,

Sightseeing of Jerusalem.

Wednesday,

Transfer to Ben Gurion airport for early flight from Israel. Arrive New York JFK or Chicago O'Hare in the afternoon. Welcome home !

Tour Pricing: Tour packages have ranged from around $1,400.00 to $2,400.00 depending on the length of the tour.

OPTIONAL POST-TOUR

EXTENSION TO PETRA

minimum 15 paid participants

All Continentsal breakfasts, all lunches and all dinners

US$ 409 --- single room supplement ­ US$ 69

Extra Taxes and visa ­ US$ 54 extra Tip Fund ­ US$ 20

Wednesday,

Transfer to the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge, drive to Madaba, Kerak and Petra, to the Hotel TAIBET ZAMAN.

Thursday,

Sightseeing of Petra. Leave Petra and return via Mt. Nebo to the King Hussein Bridge for a late afternoon crossing, and return to Jerusalem and the Hotel KING SOLOMON.

Friday,

Transfer to Ben Gurion airport for early flight from Israel. Arrive New York JFK or Chicago O'Hare in the afternoon. Welcome home !

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