WEDNESDAY 2^ND FEBRUARY 2011

Departure from Australia to Bangkok where we connect with our flight to AMMAN, JORDAN. (meals in flight)

THURSDAY 3^RD FEBRUARY

Arrival into Amman where we are met by Inner Faith Travel representatives and transfer to the Syrian Border, then once clearing customs we travel to the "Arabian Nights" city of Damascus, and check into to our hotel. Overnight Damascus (D)

FRIDAY 4^TH FEBRUARY

Today we explore the Syrian capital, visiting the National Museum, with treasures dating from the 1400s BC; the bustling Old Bazaar, the Eastern Gate (Bab ash-Sharqi) in the Roman city walls; the Street Called Straight (Via Recta); the house of Ananias; and the chapel with very the window from which disciples lowered St. Paul so he could escape those who sought to kill him (Acts Chapter 9:24-25) Overnight Damascus (B-D)

SATURDAY 5^TH FEBRUARY

We drive to ancient Palmyra (Tadmor), in a desert oasis on the trade route between the Mediterranean and Mesopotamia, to visit its museum, the temples of Bel, Baal Shamin and Nebo, the Roman baths, the Tetrapylon, Diocletian's camp, and the Valley of the Tombs, before returning to Damascus for overnight. (B-D)

SUNDAY 6^TH FEBRUARY

We'll depart in the morning for Bosra then onward to Jordan and Amman. Bosra was mentioned in Egyptian 18th-dynasty records as Busrana, and became part of Seleucid domains after Alexander's conquests. It was seized by Judas Maccabeus in 163 BC. When the Nabatean kingdom rose to local prominence in the 1st century BC, Bosra came within the north reaches of their control. In 106 AD, the Romans extended direct rule and established "Provencia Arabia". It became heavily influenced in its cultural and civic life by Roman models. Bosra was made the hub of an important network of trade routes linking Egypt, the Red Sea, Syria and the Mediterranean Mesopotamian regions. While it retained its importance through the Christian era of the Later Roman Empire, it was however a Monophysite centre and thus often on bad terms with Constantinople. Afternoon transfer to the Jordan border where we are met by Inner Faith Travel representatives and transferred to our hotel. Tonight we have a special evening planned as we join with local believers for a Communion Service at their local church. Overnight Amman (B-D)

Those NOT taking the optional "In the footsteps of St Paul" tour to Damascus, Syria, Depart Australia

SATURDAY 5^TH FEBRUARY

Departure from Australia to Bangkok where we connect with our flight to AMMAN, JORDAN. (meals in flight)

SUNDAY 6^th FEBRUARY

Arrival into Amman where we will be met and transferred to our hotel. At dinner tonight we meet the rest of the group returning from "In the footsteps of Paul" Damascus - Syria Tour. Tonight we have a special evening planned as we join with local believers for a Communion Service at their local church. Overnight Amman (meals in flight - D)

MONDAY 7^TH FEBRUARY

This morning we travel the ancient Desert Highway to PETRA. Our Nabatean guides will lead us into Petra by horseback, or you may choose to walk, or ride in your own carriage. (Tipping for horsemen not included) We will visit the treasury, monastery, Roman Theatre, Royal tombs and the high place of sacrifice. Petra is MAGNIFICENT - the ancient capital of the Edomites. Enjoy the soft colours of the setting sun as we overnight in Petra (B-D)

TUESDAY 8^TH FEBRUARY

After breakfast we continue in the steps of Moses as we travel the Desert Highway to Madaba and its intricate Byzantine mosaics, then continuing north to MT NEBO, where we will gaze into the PROMISED LAND as Moses did. We complete our day at the Ream Al Bawdy where we enjoy a grilled banquet Bedouin style. Overnight Amman. (B-D)

WEDNESDAY 9^TH FEBRUARY

We continue north to cross the Sheik Hussein Bridge into ISRAEL, THE HOLY LAND. Passing via the Decapolis city of BEIT-SHEAN where King Saul's body was hung on the gates of the citywe continue to Nazareth where Jesus grew to manhood visiting the Church of Annunciation, which covers the boyhood home of Jesus. We spend time at Nazareth Village recreating village lifestyle during the time of Jesus experiencing the Nazareth Jesus knew! Passing through Cana, where He performed His first recorded miracle. We travel on until rounding the crest of a hill the SEA OF GALILEE unfolds in a breathtaking panoramic scene before our eyes. Overnight Galilee. (B-D)

THURSDAY 10^TH FEBRUARY

Today, we explore this historical area 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. 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, we will pause to read the Sermon on the Mount. Then on to enjoy a St Peters Fish lunch at a restaurant by the Sea. Overnight Galilee. (B-L-D)

FRIDAY 11^TH FEBRUARY

We journey south this morning for a coastal tour of the MEDITERRANEAN SEA PORTS. En route, we will visit Haifa and its spectacular view over the harbour from the Gardens that flow in a velvet green stream towards the harbour. We continue to Muhraka at MT CARMEL, where Elijah called down fire from Heaven on the prophets of Baal. We pass through the MEGGIDO VALLEY, the large plain where the final battle of Armageddon is prophesied to take place. Next stop is CEASAREA, site of Herod's Palace, home of Cornelius and where St. Paul was brought to trial. We continue to follow the ocean route to Ancient Joppa and then commence our memorial ascent up to JERUSALEM. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)

SATURDAY 12^TH FEBRUARY (JEWISH SABBATH)

We awaken in the city of the Great King, Jerusalem, the geographic centre of the world. You can feel 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 Lithostrotos and the Pavement and visit the PRAETORIUM, site of the public trial and condemnation of Jesus. We continue through the colourful bazaar streets of the Old City, passing the Stations of the Cross along the VIA DOLOROSA arriving at the CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE. We visit the WESTERN WALL, the most sacred site for the Jewish people and ascend the TEMPLE MOUNT (security permitting) to the Dome of the Rock, the site where Abraham offered up Isaac. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)

SUNDAY 13^TH FEBRUARY

We begin our day with an optional visit to Saturday Morning Communion Service at the Christ Church in Jerusalem. Then we continue on our pilgrimage to where it all began – BETHLEHEM of EPRAHTAH, the birthplace of Messiah. We visit Manger Square and the Church of Nativity and also the Shepherds Fields, en route passing by Rachael's Tomb. Time will be given for some souvenir shopping at The Three Arches store before returning to Jerusalem for overnight. (B-D)

MONDAY 14^TH FEBRUARY

This morning we visit the GARDEN TOMB, where we will celebrate Communion Service with the empty tomb in the background. The serenity of this place makes it an oasis within this bustling city. This is the ultimate place of worship in Jerusalem. The remainder of the day is free for shopping, or to rest before our flight home. This evening we will travel to Yad Hasmona for a farewell dinner and then transfer to the airport for our flight homeward. (B-D)

TUESDAY 15^TH FEBRUARY

We arrive into Bangkok where we connect with our flight to Australia. Why not stay over a day or two and enjoy this exciting, vibrant city, and arrive home refreshed and relaxed. Contact office for details and accommodation costs. (meals on plane)

WEDNESDAY 16^TH FEBRUARY

Arrive home with fond memories and new found friends. (meals on plane)