Photos courtesy of Dr. Bill Humble

ROOTS OF OUR FAITHTen Days Visiting Important

Biblical Sites in Israel

March 31 to April 10, 2020

Hosted by Dr. Gordon and Ila Dabbs

TOUR HOSTS

TUESDAY, MARCH 31 – DALLAS/FORT WORTH, NEWARK: Depart from DFW Airport by United Airlines in the morning to Newark. Continue by connecting wide-bodied jet. Dinner, breakfast, and snacks are served as we fly across the Atlantic.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 – TEL AVIV, HADERA: Fly nonstop from Newark and arrive in Tel Aviv in the late morning. Brief visit to Joppa before transferring to the Ramada Beach Hotel in Hadera for dinner and overnight.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2 – CAESAREA, MEGIDDO, HAIFA, SEA OF GALILEE: Our excellent guide will arrive at the hotel after breakfast to begin the days touring. We drive to Caesarea, once the capital of the Roman province, and see the harbor from which Paul was taken to Rome. Proceed to Megiddo overlooking the Jezreel Valley and considered the Armageddon of the New Testament, including a visit to Ahab’s tunnel. Then to Mukhraka for a spectacular view of the northern region. Continue to Haifa and from Mount Carmel have a wonderful view of the area. Arrive at the Caesar Hotel in Tiberias located right on the Sea of Galilee for three nights.

DAILY ITINERARY

Gordon and Ila Dabbs live in Dallas where Gordon is the Preaching Minister for the Prestoncrest Church of Christ. Ila works with Great Cities Missions as a Missionary Care Consultant. Gordon holds a Ph. D. in Philosophy.

FRIDAY, APRIL 3 -- CAPERNAUM, TABGHA, CAESAREA PHILIPPI, GOLAN HEIGHTS: Take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum as did Jesus and His apostles. See the Synagogue and Peter’s house, center of Jesus preaching ministry. Also by the shore, visit Tabgha and the ancient mosaic of the Loaves and Fishes. Visit Chorazim and the ruins of a synagogue where Jesus preached. Drive to Mount of Beatitudes where the Sermon on the Mount is remembered. Drive north to Caesarea Philippi, site of Peter’s confession of the Messiah. Visit Tel-Dan and then enjoy a spectacular drive up onto the Golan Heights and then back to hotel for overnight.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 – JORDAN RIVER, BET SHEAN, TIBERIAS: Drive to the Jordan River to visit the traditional Baptism site. Visit the Spring of Harod, where Gideon and his 300 soldiers drank from this spring. Next to Bet Shean, Biblical Scythopolis, to visit the Roman theatre, paved road and the excavations. Return to Tiberias to visit Magdala and sites not seen earlier. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.

SUNDAY, APRIL 5 -- CANA, NAZARETH, SAMARIA, JERICHO, DEAD SEA: Today illuminates Jesus’ world with a drive to Cana, scene of the first miracle and visit the Church of the Wedding. Then go to Nazareth, Jesus’ home. After brief sightseeing in Nazareth, drive through Samaria and stop for a visit at Jacob’s Well and Mount Gerizim. Continue on to Jericho to see the excavations of the oldest city in the world and view the Mt. of Temptation. Proceed to the Daniel Dead Sea Hotel for a swim in the Dead Sea, dinner and overnight.

MONDAY, APRIL 6 – MASADA, EIN GEDI, QUMRAN, BETHANY, JERUSALEM: Continue along the Dead Sea to Masada, site of the Zealot’s last stand against the Romans. Take a cable car ride to the summit for sightseeing and a wonderful view of the Dead Sea area. Drive back along the Dead Sea to Ein Gedi and to Qumran where the Essenes lived and see the caves where they hid the Dead Sea Scrolls. Continue to Bethany, home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus and on to Jerusalem for sightseeing and accommodations at the Grand Court Hotel.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7– JERUSALEM, BETHLEHEM: Morning visit to Bethlehem to see the Church of the Nativity and on to the Shepherd’s Field. Continue to Herodium, Herod’s dramatic and glorious Palace fortress with views of Jerusalem and of the Judean Wilderness. Continue for a visit to the Valley of Elah. Return to Jerusalem and visit the Garden Tomb, Israel Museum and Shrine of the Book (ancient Old Testament manuscripts) and the Model museum.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 – JERUSALEM: See the Place of Ascension and the Pater Noster Church, and walk the Palm Sunday road. At the foot of the hill see the Garden of Gethsemane with the ancient olive trees and the Church of All Nations. Drive along the Kidron Valley to St. Peter in Gallicantu built over the palace of the High Priest Caiaphas. On Mount Zion visit the tomb of David, Church of the Dormition and the Upper Room, traditional scene of Jesus’ last Passover feast. Finally, there is an opportunity to wade through Hezekiah’s Tunnnel.

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 – JERUSALEM, TEL AVIV: Visit the Wailing (or Western) Wall for a private tour of the Western Wall Tunnel. Then up to the Temple Mount with the Al-Aksa Mosque and Dome of the Rock. Continue to see the Pool of Bethesda where the angel ruffled the water. Passing the Stations of the Cross, come to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, site where Jesus was crucified and buried, and rose again. Visit the Jewish Quarter to see the Cardo, ancient Synagogue, Burnt house, Herodian Mansion and Tomb of the Kings. Following a “farewell dinner”, transfer to the airport for departure.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10 – NEWARK, DALLAS/FORT WORTH: Arrive Newark in the early morning, and after clearing U.S. Customs, continue by connecting flights to Dallas/Fort Worth and other home cities.

Photos courtesy of Dr. Bill Humble

ROOTS OF OUR FAITHTen Days Visiting Important

Biblical Sites in Israel

March 31 to April 10, 2020

Hosted by Dr. Gordon and Ila Dabbs

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TOUR CONDITIONS AND INFORMATIONFor payment by check or cash, the tour cost is $4158 from Dallas/Fort Worth. Costs from other cities upon request. Features included in the tour price are:

TRANSPORTATION: Air transportation is included from Dallas/Fort Worth by economy class jet based on the advance purchase excursion fare. Cancellation fees are imposed by airlines if the air reservations are cancelled within 60 days of departure. Land transportation is by private motor coach.

HOTELS: Accommodations are in first-class hotels based on sharing twin bedded rooms with private bath. Supplement for a single room is $890.

MEALS: A full breakfast and delicious dinner daily including a farewell dinner on the last evening are included.

TRANSFERS: All transfers between airports and hotels are included as well as the handling of one average sized suitcase per person.

SIGHTSEEING: All sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary is included with entrance fees and the services of an excellent English-speaking guide.

TIPS AND TAXES: Baggage handling tips at airports and hotel service charges and taxes are included.

NOT INCLUDED IN COST: U.S. passport fee, personal and baggage insurance, tips to guides, drivers and hotel staffs, items of a personal nature and any other items not specifically mentioned as being included. A charge of $140 will be made on the final billing to cover the tips to guides, drivers, and hotel staffs. Tour host will then care for all such tipping.

RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $400 per person is required to secure space on the tour. ACT NOW! Balance of the tour cost is due 75 days before departure.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: The free air allowance is in a state of change by many airlines at this time. We expect that one bag weighing no more than 50 pounds will be allowed. However, to be certain, we recommend that you check with your airline nearer to departure time. During the land portion, tips for handling one bag per person are included.

CANCELLATIONS: The deposit is fully refundable until 90 days before departure. From 89 days to 60 days before departure, a $200 penalty will apply. All monies paid are subject to forfeiture after this time. Trip cancellation, travel accident and baggage insurance is recommended and can be secured through Fowler Tours.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Tour prices are based on rates in effect July 1, 2019, and are subject to adjustment should rates change.

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