Holy Land Tour from Australia on Nov 2013 for Deaf & Hearing Impaired

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Holy Land Tour for Deaf & Hearing Impaired

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11th November - 2nd December, 2013

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Hosted By: Sign Church www.signschurch.org.au

5th to 20th September, 2013

Tour price: $6785

Business Class upgrade is available upon request

Greek Island packages, extensions to Europe and Dubaistopovers can be arranged through Inner Faith Travel

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Tour organised and hosted by Sign Church

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MONDAY 11th November 2013

Evening departure from Australia with Emirates Airlines via Dubai to Cairo,

EGYPT. (Meals in flight)

TUESDAY 12th November

Morning arrival to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel to rest and refresh.

Remainder of the day free. Overnight Cairo. (D)

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WEDNESDAY 13th November

Our day begins with a tour of the majestic Pyramids & Sphinx. After lunch by

the Nile and a short sail on the Nile in a Felucca we visit the Egyptian Museum

that houses TUTANKHAMEN’S TREASURES. Overnight Cairo. (BD)

THURSDAY 14th November

Tour Coptic Cairo including the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and

Muquattam Mountain’s spectacular cave church located in Cairo’s dump.

Overnight Cairo. (BD).

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FRIDAY 15th November

An exciting day awaits us as we depart Cairo, by air-conditioned coach for

our crossing of the SUEZ CANAL, to MT SINAI. We travel through the arid

and ancient countryside of Egypt following in the footsteps of Moses to

arrive at the base of Mt Sinai for overnight. An evening meeting with our

tour guide and those climbing this mystical mountain. (B-D)

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SATURDAY 16th November

For the adventurous, an early morning expedition to the summit of Mt

Sinai has been planned. We will ride our camel two thirds of the way under

the starlit desert sky. Then make a vigorous climb up the final ascent of 350

steps carved by monks over the centuries.

Be prepared for unparalleled views of this mountainous region drenched in

brilliant shades of purple, pink and red as the sun rises. Don’t forget your

camera for some tremendous shots.

(torch is recommend also) It is believed that Moses viewed the burning

bush near the base and received the stone tablets of the Ten

Commandments on the summit.

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We return to our hotel for a hearty breakfast and to refresh ourselves

before a visit to the St Catherine Monastery, which dates back to the 3rd

Century. We then continue our “Exodus” north through the wilderness of

Sinai to Eilat, ISRAEL, to overnight on the shores of the Red Sea. (B-D).




SUNDAY 17th November

This morning we visit Timna and the recreated Wilderness Tabernacle.

Afternoon free to enjoy the hotel facilities or a dip in the Red Sea.

Overnight Eilat. (BD)

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MONDAY 18th November

Proceeding north we pass by the location of Sodom and Gomorrah. We

ascend to the mighty fortress of MASADA, the site of the last heroic 3-year

stand of 960 Jewish defenders against the Roman Empire. From its heights

(by cable car) we enjoy tremendous views of Jordan and the Dead Sea.

Arrive at your resort hotel located on the shores of the Dead Sea. Once you

have settled in you are free to enjoy a ‘float’ in the medicinal waters of the

Dead Sea. Overnight Dead Sea. Bookings for the mineral rich spa

treatments must be made with your tour guide in advance. (BD)

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From Beer Sheba we travel northward via Ashdod and the

MEDITERRANEAN SEA PORT of CAESAREA, site of Herod’s Palace, home of

Cornelius and where Paul was brought to trial. Morning coffee, then view

the aqueduct.

We make a brief stop in Haifa to overlook the harbour from the Gardens

that sweep down the hillside in an amazing splash of colour. Our final

destination is the Crusader City of Acco. Overnight Acco. (BD)

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Sleep In. In the afternoon we drive to Wadi Rum, a vast, silent landscape of

ancient riverbeds, pastel coloured stretches of sandy desert and amazing

rock formations known as jewels that rise from the desert floor. The desert

landscape of Wadi Rum represents some of the most stunning countryside

on the planet. Boarding 4x4s jeeps, we take a safari through the sand

dunes, getting up close and personal to the surrounding scenery of Wadi

Rum. Tonight, we enjoy a typical Jordanian dinner.

Overnight Wadi Rum (B-D)

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THURSDAY 21st November

Morning tour of the Crusader Ruins of Acco. After lunch visit the Atlit

detention camp. We travel to MT CARMEL and Muhraqa, where Elijah

called down fire from Heaven to defeat the prophets of Baal. Enjoy

magnificent views over the Valley of Jezreel and the MEGIDDO VALLEY, the

large plain where the final battle of Armageddon is prophesied to take

place. Overnight Galilee. (BD)

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FRIDAY 22nd November

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

singing. Rejoice! Jesus is alive. We disembark at Nof Ginosar, a kibbutz

located on the shores of the Kinneret where we will see the remains of a

boat from the time of Jesus. After a St Peter’s fish lunch we return to our

hotel to relax and enjoy the facilities. Overnight Galilee. (BLD)

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SATURDAY 23rd November

CAPERNAUM, the city of Jesus! We visit the ruins of the synagogue where

Jesus performed many miracles. You will see the excavations of ST PETER’S

house and visit TABGHA & St Peter’s Primacy church, remembering the

miracle of the five loaves and two fishes. Ascending the MOUNT OF

BEATITUDES, we will read the Sermon on the Mount.

Overnight Galilee. (BD)

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SUNDAY 24th November

We enjoy the scenic countryside of the UPPER GALILEE travelling to the

strategic GOLAN HEIGHTS to overlook the Syrian/Lebanese Border and a

United Nations Post. From there we travel north climbing to the source of

the Jordan River on the slopes of Mt Hermon. CAESAREA PHILIPPI is where

St Peter made his confession that “Jesus is the Messiah”. Through the lush

Hula Valley to Safed, centre of Jewish mysticism. Wander the rustic streets

and discover the many art and craft galleries. Overnight Galilee. (BD)

MONDAY 25th November

Leaving Galilee we travel south through the Jordan Valley to Ein Harod,

Gideon’s Spring, Beit Shean, where King Saul’s body was hung on the walls

of the city. Visit Bethany on the Jordan where John the Baptist gave glory tothe “Lamb of God”. We lunch in the Oldest City in the world, Jericho, where

the ‘walls came tumbling down’ and site of Elisha’s Spring.

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Our route taking us via the Old Jericho Road (Security permitting) and Wadi

Kelt where we will stop to view ST GEORGE’S MONASTERY.

We make our memorial ascent up to Jerusalem as the sun sets over the

City of Gold. Visit the War Cemetery where you will find graves of theANZAC’s. View Jerusalem from Mt Scopus. Overnight Jerusalem. (BD)







For an overview of the history of Israel we visit the Citadel of David

Museum at the Jaffa Gate. Remainder of the day at Leisure. Use the Bible

as your guide as you explore, spend time bargaining in the Old City bazaars,

walk the ancient walls. Enjoy the wonder that is Jerusalem (BD)

(Optional evening tour to the Herodian Tunnel)


(Beginning of Hanukkah – Festival of lights) An eight day Jewish holiday

commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple. 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 thefootsteps of Jesus, including the Church of the Ascension, 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 Church of St Anne.

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We 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. Winding through the picturesque Bazaar streets

passing the Stations of the Cross along the VIA DOLOROSA we arrive at the

CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE. Visit the CARDO, the heart ofJerusalem. Holy time to pray at the WESTERN WALL, the most sacred site

for the Jewish people. Ascend the TEMPLE MOUNT to the Dome of the

Rock, (security permitting) the site where Abraham offered up Isaac.

Overnight Jerusalem. (BD)

THURSDAY 28 h N b







THURSDAY 28th November

This morning we visit the GARDEN TOMB and celebrate a Communion Service

with the empty tomb in the background. The serenity of this place makes it a

spiritual oasis within this bustling city, providing ultimate atmosphere for

worship in Jerusalem. We celebrate the resurrection of our King. Visit Yad

Vashem Holocaust Memorial in honour of the six million Jewish lives taken

during WWII. 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. (BD)

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FRIDAY 29 h N b










FRIDAY 29th November

Early morning departure from Tel Aviv to Athens,Greece. We will climb up

to the marble-capped Acropolis and visit the famous Parthenon and theErechtheion. We will then walk to nearby Mars’ Hill (Areopagus) (Acts

17:22) where the Apostle Paul delivered his well-known sermon. Our tour

continues with the highlights of modern Athens: we pass by the tomb of

the Unknown Soldier, Parliament House, Presidential Palace, Panathenian

Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Academy, the University and the

National Library. Overnight Athens. (Breakfast in flight-D)

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SATURDAY 30th November

Boarding our tour bus our route out of Athens takes us by the Saronic Gulf via

the historic Corinthian Canal (quick stop for photos) to ancient Corinth (Acts

18:1-18). It was to this megalopolis where the apostle Paul came and worked,

established a thriving church, subsequently sending two of his epistles now

part of the New Testament. Here, see all of the sites associated with his

ministry: the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Odeon, the Bema and

Gallio’s Seat. The small archaeological museum here is an absolute must! We

continue to visit to Lechaion and also see the ruins of early Christian 5th

century basilica at the ancient port of Cenchreae before returning to Athens

for Overnight. (BD)

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SUNDAY 1st December 2013

Morning departure from Athens via Dubai, for flight connections to

Australia. (B-Meals in flight)

MONDAY 2nd December

Evening arrival to Australia with a new understanding of the Bible and

memories to last a lifetime! (Meals in flight)

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SUMMARY OF TOUR

Price includes Round trip airfare Australia to Cairo & Tel Aviv / Athens to Australia

with Emirates Airlines. Airport assistance, touring expenses in all countries visited,

with an English speaking tour guide in new air conditioned coaches, overnight

accommodations in 3-4 star hotels, with meals (Breakfast – Dinners) where indicated.All entrance fees, Sea of Galilee boat expenses, and majority of hotel and airport

baggage handling.

GREEK ISLAND PACKAGES, EXTENSIONS TO EUROPE and DUBAI STOPOVERS

CAN BE ARRANGED THROUGH INNER FAITH TRAVEL

TOUR PRICE $6785

This tour is being made possible through Auslan and Inner Faith Travel. Prices are

subject to change at any time at the discretion of Inner Faith Travel due to currency

fluctuations, flight rescheduling or airfare increases etc at time of publication being

31/11/2012.

Price does not include Drinks with meals, visa costs, Travel Insurance,

tipping/gratuities, airline departure/ticket taxes (approx $800). Single roomsupplement cost available on request. Additional extra trips must be booked and

paid for 60 days before departure.



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