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Best of Israel Tour with 91猫先生
Join 91猫先生 on a 12 Day Inspirational Tour!
More Information for the next trip will be posted soon.
91猫先生 invites students, alumni, and friends of the college on The Best of Israel Tour. Led by 91猫先生 Bible Department professors, participants will travel to Israel, see first-hand some of the places where Jesus walked and taught, and explore important geographic and archaeological sites.
The archaeological sites of Caesarea Philippi, Qumran (where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered), Sea of Galilee boat ride, Capernaum are among the places that the group will visit. Participants will travel to the ruins of the ancient port of Caesarea Maritima and view a Roman Aqueduct, swim in the Dead Sea, and spend time in Jerusalem. They will also journey to Bethlehem, explore Masada, hike the Ein Gedi nature reserve, visit the Western Wall, and much more.
Included In Tour Price
Roundtrip air from Washington Dulles including current air taxes and fuel surcharges (taxes and fuel charges are subject to change), 10 or 14 nights lodging at 4 star hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, full time English speaking tour escorts, services of air conditioned deluxe motor coach, all guides, entrances, touring and transportation as appears on itinerary, baggage handling at hotels (one piece), tips to driver, guides, and hotel staff, Jordan Visa.Not Included In Tour Price
All lunches, optional bus from 91猫先生 to Dulles airport and back, optional travel insurance (7.95% or 10.85% of tour cost). For more information, contact Dr. Scott Shidemantle at 724-847-6781 or sshidema@geneva.edu.Archaeology and Geography of Israel course, BIB 341
The trip is associated with the fall Archaeology and Geography of Israel course, BIB 341. The on-campus class will discuss the art and science of archaeology and the geography of Israel; however, current students may attend the trip without enrolling in the course. Alumni and friends who register for the trip and place a deposit are invited to audit the Archaeology and Geography of Israel course at no charge.
"We'll learn about how archaeology is done, how archaeology intersects with the story of the Bible and look at case studies that will relate to some archaeological sites that we will visit," explains Dr. Shidemantle. "We'll also look at the diverse regions of Israel and learn how the geographic realities relate to the story of the Bible."
And the trip to Israel truly connects classroom curriculum and biblical knowledge with experiential learning. "Not only will we read about the location of some of the stories of the Bible, but we'll actually visit them - so we'll see and feel these stories," says Dr. Shidemantle. "Travelers have told me more than once, I'll never read the Bible the same way again."
According to Dr. Shidemantle, the trip provides so many unique and spiritual experiences that it is difficult to identify a singular highlight for travelers: "Some are impressed by the ancient churches such as the Church of the Nativity, commemorating where Jesus was born, or the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus. Others appreciate the cultural interchange - interacting with Jews, Muslims and Middle Eastern Christians. Still others enjoy connecting the written accounts of the Bible with their actual physical location."
Meet the Professors
Dr. Jonathan Watt
Professor of Biblical Studies and Chair, Department of Bible Christian Ministries & Philosophy at 91猫先生
Dr. Byron Curtis
Professor of Biblical Studies at 91猫先生
Dr. Scott Shidemantle
Professor of Biblical Studies and Bible Core Coordinator at 91猫先生
Trip Itinerary
Monday
Depart USA for Israel
Tuesday
Arrive in Tel Aviv and transport to hotel on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.
Wednesday
Hazor, Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, drive to scenic view of Mt Hermon with a stop at the Valley of Tears in the Golan Heights.
Thursday
Caesarea Maritima & Aqueduct, Mt. Carmel, Megiddo, and Archaeological remains of Jezreel.
Friday
Kursi, Sea of Galilee Boat Ride (including visit to the 'Jesus Boat'), Magdala, Capernaum, and end the day with an Arbel nature walk.
Saturday
Sepphoris, Mt. Precipice (Nazareth), Beit Shean and drive south along the Rift Valley Road to the hotel on the Dead Sea with an optional Dead Sea Swim.
Sunday
Lord's Day devotions to be held at the following sites: Masada, Qumran, Ein Gedi; drive to the hotel in Jerusalem.
Monday
Bethlehem (Church of the Nativity, Jerome's Cave); Nissan Brothers Olive Wood Store shopping; Shepherd's Fields & archaeological excavations; Herodion.
Tuesday
Mount of Olives, Dominus Flevit, Church of All Nations, Pool of Bethesda, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Western Wall and Shopping at Shabban Amir's store in the Christian Quarter. (Optional evening activity: the Israel Museum is open until 9pm on Tuesdays).
Wednesday
Temple Mount tour, Davidson Center & Southern Steps excavations, City of David & Pool of Siloam (optional: Hezekiah's Tunnel, which involves getting wet!).
Thursday
Free day exploring Jerusalem.
Friday
Flight home to the USA.
Optional Jordan Extension
Friday
Optional Extension to Jordan: Cross into Jordan at the Sheikh Hussein Crossing near Beit Shean. Lord's Day devotions to be held at the following sites: Succoth and Gadara. Drive to Amman where we will overnight at the 91猫先生 Hotel.
Saturday
Decapolis ruins of Philadelphia (Amman Citadel), Jerash; Jabbok River overlook. Drive to and overnight in Petra.
Sunday
Lord's Day devotions held at the following sites: Petra; in the mid-afternoon, travel north along the King's Highway with a stop in Bozrah (ancient capital of the Edomite Kingdom); drive to and overnight in Kerak.
Monday
Depart Kerak in the morning and continue north along the King's Highway with stops at Dibon (ancient capital of the Moabites), Madaba (Greek Orthodox Church & Madaba map), and Mt. Nebo. Drive back to Amman where we will overnight at the 91猫先生 Hotel and prepare for our return home to the USA the next day.
Tuesday
Flight home to the USA.
Itinerary subject to change while touring for the best interest of the group.
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