5-22 MAY 2017LED BY BISHOP STEPHEN HALE AND MELINDA DWIGHT

Footsteps of Jesus

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ISRAEL AND JORDAN

The Footsteps of Jesus is a wonderful two-week discovery to the places where Jesus lived and ministered. The trip begins at the Sea of Galilee, to the north of Israel, and then to Jerusalem for the re-tracing the steps of Christ’s passion. Travel south to the Red Sea and enjoy the amazing desert sights before crossing over to Jordan to enjoy some leisure time in the land of Lawrence of Arabia and the spectacular Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world.

Each day will begin with time for prayer and Scripture reading based on our itinerary that day. We will visit the sites with the greatest historical significance that illuminate the biblical account of Jesus’ life. At each site we will offer an overview of the history and archaeology and then conclude with a time of biblical reflection and prayer. Most days we will pause at a meaningful place for worship, teaching, and sharing. The evenings will alternate between opportunities for worship, processing in small groups, and free time.

The group will be limited to 40 people so we can get to know each other and to facilitate more flexible movement in one coach. We will stay in quality accommodation within walking distance of the ancient walled city of Jerusalem and on the peaceful shore of the Sea of Galilee.

The tour is led by Bishop Stephen Hale and Melinda Dwight. Stephen has been the Lead Minister of the St Hilary’s Network since 2009 having left his post of Bishop of the Eastern Region of the Anglican Church. Melinda Dwight is the National Director of Alpha Australia. This tour has been scheduled to commence immediately following the conclusion of the London Leadership Conference for people interested in attending both.

Footsteps of Jesus

Itiner aryFRIDAY 5 MAY:Depart Australia / LondonEx Australia suggested flightsEK 413 Depart Melbourne 9.25 pm arrive Dubai 5.15am on 5 MayEx London (for those attending the LC2017 conference)EK032 Depart Heathrow at 7.50pm arrive Dubai 5.50am 5 MayAll travel together on:EK 901 Depart Dubai 7.35am arrive Amman 9.15am SATURDAY 6 MAY:Arrive TiberiasUpon arrival at Queen Alia Airport, Amman, you will be met and assisted by your tour representative and transferred to the Sheikh Hussein border where you will cross into Israel. You will change buses and then travel to Tiberias where you will check into Nof Ginosar on the Sea of Galilee for the next 3 nights.

HOTEL: Nof GinosarMEALS: Lunch & Dinner SUNDAY 7 MAY:Sea of Galilee – Capernaum – TabghaAfter breakfast visit the 1st century “Jesus Boat” found at Kibbutz Nof Ginosar. Then take a boat from Tiberias to Capernaum; there you will see an ancient synagogue and St. Peter’s house which was later converted into a church. Also by the shore you will visit Tabgha - site of the miracle of the Loaves and Fishes. We will take time here for a praise and prayer meeting.

Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes where the Sermon on the Mount is remembered. Driving around the Sea of Galilee we will visit the Ein Gev kibbutz museum. End the day with a splendid view of the Sea of Galilee from the Golan Heights beside the Yarmuk River. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

HOTEL: Nof Ginosar MEALS: Breakfast & Dinner

MONDAY 8 MAY:Sepphoris – Cana–Nazareth – MT Tabor Start with a visit to Sepphoris, home town of Anne, mother of Mary. Visit Cana, scene of the first miracle and visit the Church of the Wedding. We then go to Nazareth and see the oldest Church of the Annunciation with Mary’s Well. Go back in time with a visit to Nazareth Village, an excavated Village dating from around 1 AD. The excavations have carefully renovated the synagogue and houses to give a unique insight into village life and agriculture, as it would have been at the time of Jesus. Drive to Mt Tabor, site of the Transfiguration of Christ. Return to Tiberias for dinner and overnight.

HOTEL: Nof Ginosar MEALS: Breakfast & Dinner

TUESDAY 9 MAY:Golan Heights – Caesarea PhilippiHead up the Golan Heights to the Springs of Banias, also known as Caesarea Philippi where Peter said “Thou art the Christ”. On our way we will stop at a winery for a tour and tasting. Continue to Tel Dan National Park to see the Canaanite ruins. Returning towards the Sea of Galilee we will visit Kursi and Korazim. Overnight and dinner is in Tiberias.

HOTEL: Nof GinosarMEALS: Breakfast & Dinner WEDNESDAY 10 MAY:Megiddo – Haifa – Caesarea – JerusalemProceed 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. Stop at Caesarea, once the capital of the Roman province, and see the harbour from which St. Paul was taken to Rome. Finally if time permits we will proceed to Jaffa, where Jonah set sail. Drive up the Judean hills to the holy city of Jerusalem.

HOTEL: Olive Tree Hotel - JerusalemMEALS: Breakfast & Dinner

THURSDAY 11 MAY:JerusalemStart with a spectacular view of Jerusalem from Mt. of Olives - Walk down the Palm Sunday Road and visit the Church of all Nations at the Garden of Gethsemane - Visit the Pool of Bethesda and St. Anne’s Church, traditional birthplace of Mary’s mother. Pass through Ecce Homo Arch, visit the Convent of the Sisters of Zion and see Jerusalem from the roof of the Austrian Hospice. Follow the Via Dolorosa, passing the Stations of the Cross to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Conclude the day with service of Holy Communion at Garden Tomb. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

HOTEL: Olive Tree Hotel - Jerusalem

MEALS: Breakfast & Dinner

FRIDAY 12 MAY:Jerusalem This morning we will have an early start to visit the Wailing Wall and Western Wall Tunnels. Our tunnel tour is scheduled to commence at 7.20 am. Visit the Temple Area with the Al-Aksa mosque and the Dome of the Rock where Abraham was going to sacrifice his son. Enjoy time to visit the Jewish Quarter. See the Cardo, the Burnt House and the Herodian Mansion. The afternoon is free as many sites close by 2pm for Shabbat. Walk to the Western Wall before dusk to watch prayer time before Shabbat commences. Return to the hotel for Shabbat dinner and overnight.

HOTEL: Olive Tree Hotel - JerusalemMEALS: Breakfast & Dinner

SATURDAY 13 MAY:Jerusalem – At LeisureEnjoy a day at leisure to explore the Old City or relax and rest.

HOTEL: Olive Tree Hotel - JerusalemMEALS: Breakfast

SUNDAY 14 MAY:Jerusalem Today we start with the 8am English service at St Georges Cathedral before continuing on to the City of David and Hezekiah’s Tunnel. Drive to the Tomb of the Kings on Mount Zion - visit the tomb of David, the Upper Room and the Church of the Dormition. Continue to the New City and, passing the Hebrew University and the Knesset, visit the Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book and then to the 2nd Temple Model of Jerusalem. Proceed to Yad Vashem to see the Museum of the Holocaust. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

HOTEL: Olive Tree Hotel - Jerusalem

MEALS: Breakfast & Dinner

MONDAY 15 MAY:BethlehemAfter breakfast leave Jerusalem to Jericho. Ascend the cable car to Mount of Temptations. Continue to Bethlehem to see the Church of the Nativity and on to the Shepherd’s Field. Visit the Bethlehem Bible College for a light lunch and a 90 min lecture called “Pathways to Reconciliations - the biblical principles of reconciliation through the cross, and the church’s role and experience in reconciliation in the Holy Land.

HOTEL: Olive Tree Hotel - Jerusalem

MEALS: Breakfast & Dinner

TUESDAY 16 MAY:Qumran – Masada – Dead Sea – EilatAn early start as we farewell Jerusalem and drive through the Judean hills to visit Qumran where Essene enclave was and see the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were hidden. Travel along the shore of the Dead Sea onto Ein Gedi spring and then to Masada, the fortress stronghold of Jewish resistance to the Romans. We will have a float in the Dead Sea at the lowest point on earth before driving south through the arid Negev desert to the port city of Eilat by the Red Sea for our overnight.

HOTEL: Leonardo Privilege Hotel - EilatMEALS: Breakfast & Dinner

WEDNESDAY 17 MAY:Eliat – TimnaThis morning we take a short drive to Timna National Park to see the Model of the Tabernacle replica. Return to Eilat for a free afternoon to enjoy the shopping, laze by the pool or enjoy a waterside lunch in a restaurant.

HOTEL: Leonardo Privilege Hotel - EilatMEALS: Breakfast

THURSDAY 18 MAY:Wadi rumWe travel to the Arava border where we will cross into Jordan and proceed to Wadi Rum (Wadi means valley). This valley is spectacular with an expanse of pink sandy desert and a whole network of wadis which you will recognize from the best known scenes in Lawrence of Arabia. There will be a chance to see some of the wildlife that still inhabits this strange terrain and to see the village of Wadi Rum, Jabal Burdah, and Jabal Kharaz. We will go to the Visitor’s Centre where we will pick up our 4 wheel drive vehicles and tour more of this beautiful landscape. Check in to our Bedouin style camp for a night under the stars singing songs by the campfire and enjoying Jordanian hospitality.

HOTEL: Captain’s Desert Camp, Wadi Rum

MEALS: Breakfast & Dinner

FRIDAY 19 MAY:PetraEnjoy a full day to explore “the rose - red city” of Petra which from 300 BC was inhabited by Nabateans. Take a horse ride through the dramatic “siq” or canyon. See the Treasury, carved in the pink stone, and continue past the Roman theatre, the Corinthian Tomb and Palace Tomb to the Roman road. Climb up to the High Place or the Deir or Monastery. Dinner and overnight in Petra.

HOTEL: Marriott Hotel, PetraMEALS: Breakfast & Dinner

SATURDAY 20 MAY:Petra – Amman – Home Via DubaiWe depart Petra and drive north along the Kings Highway mentioned both in Genesis and Exodus at the routes of Abraham and Moses. We will visit Madaba where we will see the remains of the mosaic map of the Middle East and Jerusalem and continue to Mt. Nebo where Moses viewed the Promised Land and we can see the Jordan Valley, Jericho and the Judean Hills – our last glimpse of the Holy Land.

Transfer to the airport for your Emirates flight home or your onward journey

EK 904 Departs Amman 5.15 PM arrives Dubai Dubai 9.15pm

MEALS: Breakfast & Lunch

SUNDAY 21 MAY:Dubai – MelbourneEK 404 Departs Dubai 2.40am arrives Melbourne 1.00am 22 May

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Tou r Cos tsTOUR COST (based on 40 passengers)

Inclusions• Return economy class airfares from Australia to Amman, Jordan

• 15 nights’ accommodation in 4 star hotels as listed

• Breakfast and dinner daily per the itinerary

• Air conditioned motor coach including airport transfers

• Licenced local guides throughout

• Rev Stephen Hale as spiritual guide

• Sightseeing/entrance fees as per the itinerary

• Tips for the guides and drivers

• Visa for Jordan

Not included• Meals including lunch not listed on the itinerary

• Drinks

• Personal expenses – laundry, internet, shopping

• Additional tips for ports, restaurant staff, etc

• Extensions of travel

• Travel insurance

Per person twin share including flights for Australia $6,999.00

Single room supplement $1,799.00

Tour only (no airfare/transfers) $4,899.00