Journey
of a Lifetime
with Olene Carroll and Nancy Fischer
For Christian Scientists and their friends
| As Moses,
looking out over the Promised Land from Mt Nebo, As Elijah standing atop Mt. Carmel with the Prophets of Baal, and As Jesus --- Sitting in a boat on the Galilean Sea, Crossing the River Jordan, Praying under an ancient olive tree at Gethsemane, All this, plus so much more -- "an experience of a lifetime" |
Your Journey Includes:
Roundtrip Airfare ｷ 4 & 5 star Hotels ｷ
Deluxe
Motorcoaches ｷ Four Course Dinner and Israeli Breakfast Buffet Daily
ｷ
Bible
Talks by Olene & Nancy ｷ
...Prices, dates & departure points to be announced...
ITINERARY
Day 1 :
Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the United States on your international
flight.
Day 3:
We'll begin our day with a visit to
Caesarea by the Sea where Paul left for his final missionary journey and to
Mt. Carmel where Elijah confronted
the prophets of Baal. Next we'll travel to the site of King Solomon's "Chariot
City" of Megiddo, atop the ruins of 20 ancient cities overlooking the
great battlefield of ancient Palestine. From there we'll proceed to
Nazareth, where Jesus spent his childhood years. We'll drive through
Cana, where Jesus turned the water into wine - his first recorded
demonstration of God's power. Finally, we'll go to our hotel in
Tiberias on the shores of the Sea of Galilee for dinner and
overnight.
Day 4 : Today we値l begin with a Boat Ride across the Sea of Galilee where we値l stop for reflection. We値l then visit Kibbutz Ginosar where we値l see the ancient boat from the time of Jesus. We値l stop to view the Road to Damascus where Paul had his conversion experience. Next we値l visit Caesarea Philippi at the foot of Mount Hermon, the ancient Roman city where Peter first confessed Jesus as the Son of the living God. From there we値l continue our tour with a visit to the hills above the Sea where we find the Mount of Beatitudes. It was here that Jesus gave us the beautiful words from Matthew痴 gospel. We値l finish our day at Capernaum, the area where Jesus spent most of his ministry, and then return to our hotel in Tiberias for dinner and overnight..
Day 5 : Today we値l begin with a drive to see the Roman ruins at Beit Shean, which was continuously inhabited for 5000 years. We値l continue to Gideon痴 Spring at the foothills of the Gilboa Mountains. This is the place where Gideon defeated the Midianites in the famous battle. From there we値l continue to visit Zippori (Sepphoris), not far from Nazareth and a center of learning during the time of Jesus. We値l see the beautiful mosaics and get a feel for the area where Jesus grew up. We値l end our day with a visit to the Jordan River before we return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: We'll awaken early to celebrate the Morning Meal on the Galilean shore. We'll then drive to the Sheikh Hussein Bridge where we'll cross the border to Jordan. After stopping for a brief visit at the Jabbock River where Jacob wrestled with the angel, we'll continue to Amman for a tour of the highlights of this beautiful city before we check into our hotel for overnight.
Day 7: We'll begin our day today with a visit to the Christian village of Madaba to see the ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land. Next, we'll visit Mount Nebo from which Moses viewed the Promised Land. We'll stop to view Machaerus, a mountain-top fortress palace overlooking the Dead Sea, where John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded. We'll drive along the King's Highway as we travel to Shawback's Crusader Castle and continue to Petra for dinner and overnight.
Day 8:
Today we'll explore the Red Rose City of
Petra. This 2000-year old city was carved by the Nabataens out of the
native rock. It has been protected through the centuries by a ring of mountains
surrounding the area. We will take a horse ride to the dramatic "Ciq" or
canyon where we'll then walk to the famous Treasury,
carved in pink stone. We will continue past the Roman Theatre, the
Corinthian Tomb and the Palace Tomb to the Roman Road. We'll
travel from Petra to the port city of Aqaba to cross the border back to
Israel. Dinner and overnight will be in Eilat. 
Day 9:
Today before leaving Eilat, we値l visit a
well-known Bird Sanctuary to observe the great work they池e doing in that
strategic migration route between Africa and Europe. After our visit there we'll
travel through the Negev Desert to Masada, the amazing
mountain-top fortress built by Herod and site of final battle in the Jewish
Rebellion against the Romans. After our tour of Masada, we will drive
along the shores of the Dead Sea, passing En Gedi on our way to
Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. After our
visit at Qumran, we値l stop at the Dead Sea for some "floating" on the
water. We'll pass Jericho, the world's oldest inhabited city. It was
there that Elisha healed the waters of that city. Along the way we'll view the
Mount of Temptation and the Judean Desert. We'll see part of the
Roman Road as we travel from Jericho up to Jerusalem where we値l check
into our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 10: This morning we値l begin our visit in Jerusalem with a stop on the Mount of Olives where we'll see a breathtaking Panoramic View of the Old City of Jerusalem. We'll walk part of the Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus went with the disciples on the final night before his crucifixion. There we'll visit the Church of All Nations and the garden with its ancient olive trees. From there we'll go to the Shepherds' Field in Bethlehem, commemorating the birth of Jesus. We'll finish the day with an opportunity to shop for Holy Land Souvenirs. Finally, we'll return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 11: Today we'll begin our day with a visit at the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus healed the crippled man. We'll sing a hymn in the Church of St. Anne. We'll visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and walk through the fascinating Arab market. We'll continue to Mount Zion where we'll see the Upper Room and King David's Tomb as well as the House of Caiaphas where Jesus was imprisoned for a night. We'll end the day with a visit to the Model of first Century Jerusalem. After dinner we'll join the local Christian Science Society for a testimony meeting in Jerusalem. We'll return to the hotel after the meeting.
Day 12 : Today we will begin with a visit to the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock mosque. From there we'll proceed to the Western Wall, the place most precious for Jews around the world. We'll visit the Roman Cardo in the Jewish Quarter. We'll finish the day with a visit to the Israel Museum which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls. Nearby we'll view the Israeli Knesset, seat of the Israeli Parliament and government offices. From there we'll return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. Day 13 : We'll complete our tour of Jerusalem with a very special visit to the Garden Tomb and some time for reflection. We'll spend some time at a Biblical Garden Museum and continue to Jaffa (Joppa) for dinner before going to the airport to check in for our flight back to the USA. Day 14: You'll arrive home full of new insights and understandings about the land of the Bible.For further information and a free brochure, email us today or call us at (800) 347-2842...and watch Fridays' Christian Science Monitor for Carroll/Fischer Tours!