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Experience the Oberammergau Passion Play
and The Holy Land
with
Kosti and Carroll Simons
22 May to 6 Jun 2010
Israel: | Masada, Sea Of Galilee, Dead Sea and Masada, Jordan Valley, Jerusalem... |
Germany: | Oberammergau Passion Play... |
SATURDAY 22ND MAY 2010
Depart Brisbane for the Holy Land (meals on plane)
SUNDAY 23RD MAY
Morning arrival to the HOLY LAND. We will transfer to our hotel by the Mediterranean Sea to rest. In the afternoon we will sojourn in the ancient city of JOPPA, home of Simon the Tanner and where Jonah, fleeing from the Lord, embarked his ship for Tarshish. Time to stroll through the narrow streets filled with art galleries and cafes. Overnight Tel Aviv. (Meals in flight -D)
MONDAY 24TH MAY
En route today we will visit CEASAREA, site of Herod's Palace, home of Cornelius and where Paul was brought to trial. We travel to MT CARMEL and Muhraqa, where Elijah called down fire from Heaven to defeat the prophets of Baal. Passing through the MEGGIDO VALLEY, we see the large plain where the final battle of Armageddon is prophesied to take place. We then journey to Nazareth the village where Jesus grew to manhood. We visit the Mt of the Precipice for a view over Nazareth and the surrounding Jezreel Valley, before continuing on to the beautiful Sea of Galilee for Overnight. (B-D)
TUESDAY 25TH MAY
Today, we explore the historical region of Galilee. Remember how Jesus walked on the water? Our special traditional sailing vessel will take us across the Sea of Galilee, stopping in the middle for a time of reflection and worship. Rejoice! Jesus is alive. We disembark at Nof Ginnosar a kibbutz located on the shores of the Galilee where we will see the remains of a boat from the time of Jesus. Arriving later to CAPERNAUM, the city of Jesus, we visit the ruins of the synagogue where Jesus performed many miracles. We will visit ST PETER’S PRIMACY CHURCH. You will see the new excavations of ST PETER'S house and visit TABGHA, where Jesus multiplied five loaves and two fishes to feed the multitudes and later ascending to the top of the MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, where we will pause to read the Sermon on the Mount. We will enjoy a St Peter’s fish lunch. Before returning to our hotel we will visit the Jordan River baptismal site. Overnight Galilee. (B-L-D)
WEDNESDAY 26TH MAY
After breakfast, we travel to the Golan Heights with Mt. Hermon in the background. We will explore Tel Dan, and plan to have lunch at Kfar Bloom. Then we journey on to Banias, and visit CAESAREA PHILIPPI, where Peter confessed his faith in Jesus and on to Mt. Bental. Overnight Galilee. (B-D)
THURSDAY 27TH MAY
Early morning departure South, following the scenic Jordan Valley passing by Beit Shean where Saul’s headless body was hung on the Gates of the city. Then we pass by Qumran, where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered, Ein Gedi David’s refuge from King Saul, and on to Masada where we ascend by cable car to the fortress for magnificent views of the Dead Sea and across to Jordan. Time for a ‘float’ in the medicinal waters of the Dead Sea before we climb up through the ‘Mountains of Israel’ to JERUSALEM the City of the Great King. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
FRIDAY 28TH MAY
Free day in Jerusalem to explore the Great City on your own. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
SATURDAY 29TH MAY
Free morning to visit the Christ Church, the oldest Protestant Church in the Middle East. After lunch we journey to where it all began – BETHLEHEM of EPRAHTAH, the birthplace of Messiah. We make a short visit to Manger Square and the Church of Nativity and also the Shepherds Fields, en route passing by Rachael's Tomb. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
SUNDAY 30TH MAY
Experience the atmosphere that sets Jerusalem apart from any other city in the world. We have a full day of touring Old Jerusalem, following in the footsteps of Jesus, including the MT OF OLIVES and the GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE. Entering into the OLD CITY through ST STEPHEN'S GATE we visit the POOL OF BETHESDA, where Jesus cured an invalid, and continue to the Ecce Homo Convent to view the Lithostratos, and to visit the PRAETORIUM, site of the public trial and condemnation of Jesus. We continue through the picturesque Bazaar streets passing the Stations of the Cross along the VIA DOLOROSA arriving to the Holy Sepulchre Church. Then, time to visit the WESTERN WALL, the most sacred site for the Jewish people. We finish our tour of the Old City at the Christ Church, oldest Protestant church in the Middle East located near the Jaffa Gate. You will have the option to return to the hotel or stay on and enjoy extra time in the Old City. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
MONDAY 31ST MAY
We visit New Jerusalem where we view the Knesset (Israel’s Parliament Building) before continuing on to the Israeli Museum including a visit the Shrine of the Book, which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls and a model of the ancient city of Jerusalem in the time of Christ, including the Jewish Temple. We finish our day with time at the YAD VASHEM HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL, a memorial built in honor of the six million Jewish lives taken in the Holocaust. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)
TUESDAY 1ST JUNE
Morning visit to the GARDEN TOMB, where we will share together in a Communion Service with the empty tomb in the background. The serenity of this place makes it a spiritual oasis within this bustling city. This is the ultimate place of worship in Jerusalem. After lunch at our hotel we transfer to the airport for our flight to Munich for overnight. (B-L)
WEDNESDAY 2ND JUNE
We depart Munich after our city orientation tour and travel to the picturesque village of Oberammergau (B-D)
THURSDAY 3RD JUNE
Morning free to explore the village of Oberammergau. The PASSION PLAY will be presented after lunch in a full afternoon and evening of theatre. This unique drama will enrich us spiritually and be a vivid reminder of our Saviours suffering, death and resurrection. Overnight nearby Oberammergau. (B-L-D)
FRIDAY 4TH JUNE
After breakfast we take a leisurely journey back to Munich for our flight homeward bound. Optional European extensions available through Inner Faith Travel. Call for prices and availability. (B-Meals in Flight)
SATURDAY 5TH JUNE
Arrival into Singapore with connections home (Meals on plane)
SUNDAY 6TH JUNE
Arrival home with wonderful experiences and new found friends. (meals on plane)
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