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Over 28 years of experience

• A complete proposal (with no hidden costs!)• The ability to create your own unique itinerary• The most competitive rates for departures

from your city• Four-star hotel accommodations• Top-of-the-line buses

• Guides with excellent biblical and archaeological knowledge

• A daily itinerary• A brochure personalized to your specific tour• A complete travel program, upon request,

to anywhere in the world• Friendly, professional service that meets

your high expectations

IsraelThe Land of the Bible

The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem

9 Days Israel at an unbeatable prICe$1865 per person

Includes: Airfare from JFK, 4-Star hotels, two meals daily, extensive sightseeing of major sites with Christian guides.

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Walk Where Jesus Walked !What a visit to Israel means to us Christians

The holy places and historical sites in Israel are often said to be the world’s best “open-air Sunday school” because there’s nothing more memorable than delving into Bible stories in the places where they happened. But there’s an even greater “added value” for you as a pastor: Teaching the deeper meanings of these stories against their actual backdrop becomes a unique opportunity for you to build and strengthen your community, bringing them home full of renewed spiritual energy and confidence in your leadership.

At each holy place, after your knowledgeable Friendship guide has set the historical and geographical stage, you’ll find yourself inspired by the scenery to preach the sermons of a lifetime! Go ahead and picture it:

The Sea of Galilee: Your wooden boat, so evocative of those Jesus and the disciples sailed on this very sea, has silenced its motors so you can feel the way it once did to cross this lake. So many stories to choose from! The memory of Jesus walking across the water, of Peter trying to do the same, and of Jesus calming the storm come to mind (Matt. 14:24-32). When you encourage your flock here to have the faith to face the storms of life, it will be a lesson they will truly never forget.

Capernaum: In the cool shade of the ficus trees among the ruins, or seated in the ancient synagogue marking the very spot where Jesus preached, take your flock on a “tour” of Jesus’ healing miracles, many of which happened here. Help people ask the tough questions, as did the ancients who witnessed these miracles, and lead them in prayer for healing for themselves and their loved ones.

Bethsaida: Bethsaida, home of Peter and the sons of Zebedee, where Jesus performed miracles (Matt 11:21) is probably Old Testament Geshur, home of David’s wife Maacah (2 Sam. 3:3). At the massive stones of the city’s gateway, you can introduce Maacah’s granddaughter who led idol worship in Jerusalem (1 King 15:8), as a means of delivering an important message on the need to guard family values in every generation.

Megiddo: The magnificent mound of Tel Megiddo rising above the Jezreel Valley, consisting of some 25 ruined cities, overlooks the greatest battlefield of the ancient world and is the New Testament’s Armageddon (Rev. 16:16). Your guide can “set the stage” by pointing out the many and varied biblical sites. And then when you preach on Armageddon you will be doing what you came here for: strengthening your flock’s spiritual foundations.

Jerusalem: Some of the most memorable moments in Jesus’ ministry happened on the Mount of Olives, including Jesus’ triumphal entry to Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-10) and prophetic teachings (Matt. 24:3-51; Luke 19:41). This majestic viewpoint of the city whose praises King David sang, the Temple Mount and Kidron Val-ley are the perfect backdrop to share your special words of wisdom and prayer for heavenly Jerusalem and hope for the future.

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Below are sample itineraries. We will customize any itinerary of your choice, with airfare from your home city.www.friendshiptours.com or call (800) 213-9155

best of the Holyland 9 DaysDay 1 DEPART

NEW YORK - After dinner relax and enjoy the onboard entertainment.

Day 2 TEL AVIV - Old Jaffa, the home of Simon the Tanner. Continue traveling north to the Galilee.

Day 3 TEL AVIV • GALILEE - Caesarea, Megiddo, Jezreel Valley, Mt Carmel, Nazareth

Day 4 GALILEE - Boat ride, Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Bethsaida, Caesarea Phillipi, Golan

Day 5 GALILEE • JERUSALEM - Beit She’an and on to Jerusalem

Day 6 JERUSALEM - Mt. of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Kidron Valley, Church of St. Ann, Pool of Bethesda, Pilate’s Judgment Hall, Via Dolorosa, Station of the Cross, Mt. Zion, Upper Room.

Day 7 JERUSALEM • MASADA - Masada, Dead Sea, Ein Gedi, Qumran.

Day 8 JERUSALEM - Jewish Quarter, Western Wall, Temple Mount, Holocaust Memorial, Golgotha, Garden Tomb.

Day 9 TEL AVIV • NEW YORK

STARTING fROM: $1865Travel between end Nov 2009 & end fEB 2010 (Based on 1 free for every 5 paying)

These two optional post-tour extensions can be offered in combination with your Holy Land group tour.

Optional egypt extension 4 DaysDay 1 ISRAEL • CAIRO

Drive through the Sinai Desert to Cairo

Day 2 fULL DAY PYRAMIDS & SPhINx

Day 3 CAIRO MUSEUM & CAIRO BAzAAR

Day 4 CAIRO • USA

STARTING fROM: $398(Based on 1 free for every 5 paying)

Optional Jordan extension 4 DaysDay 1 JERUSALEM • PETRA

Day 2 PETRA - Visit the Petra site.

Day 3 PETRA • JERUSALEM - Madaba, Mt. Nebo & Bethany Beyond Jordan. Return to Jerusalem

Day 4 ISRAEL • USA

STARTING fROM: $457 (Based on 1 free for every 5 paying)

Greece in the steps of paul (with cruise) 11 DaysDay 1 DEPART NEW YORK - After dinner

relax and enjoy the onboard entertainment.

Day 2 AThENS • ThESSALONIKI - Arrive Athens and connect on a flight to Thessaloniki

Day 3 ThESSALONIKI • PhILIPPI • KAVALA Philippi, Christian basilicas, Roman Forum, Kavala

Day 4 KAVALA • VERIA • DELPhI - Visit Veria where Paul remained for days. On to Delphi

Day 5 DELPhI • AThENS - Apollo’s sanctuary, Temple of Apollo, Arachova, Levadia, Thebes.

Day 6 AThENS - Visit the Parthenon, the Temple of Wingless Victory, The Propylaea, Mars Hill, National Library, Presidential Palace, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch.

Day 7 PIRAEUS • AThENS - Board your ship for a 3-day Greek Isles Cruise

Day 8 RhODES - Visit the old town and also visit Lindos

Day 9 PATMOS • KUSADASI - Visit St. John’s Monastry in Patmos; Visit Ancient Ephesus

Day 10 AThENS • CORINTh - Disembark, visit Corinth, Acrocorinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus

Day 11 AThENS • NEW YORK

STARTING fROM: $2850 (Based on 1 free for every 5 paying)

STARTING fROM: $2660 (Based on 1 free for every 10 paying)

paul’s Journeys through Greece & turkey 12 DaysDay 1 DEPART NEW YORK - After dinner relax

and enjoy the onboard entertainment.

Day 2 ISTANBUL - Panoramic tour of Istanbul.

Day 3 ISTANBUL - Church of Chora, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, Grand Covered Bazaar & Topkapi Palace.

Day 4 ISTANBUL • IzMIR• PAMUKKALE Sardis, Philadelphia the first of the 7 Churches, Laodicea one of the 7 Churches addressed by John in Revelation.

Day 5 PAMUKKALE • KUSADASI - Hierapolis, Colossae & Miletus.

Day 6 KUSADASI • EPhESUS • IzMIR - Visit Ephesus, our 7th Church of Revelation. The ancient city, Basilica of St. John.

Day 7 IzMIR • CANAKKALE - Thyatira one of the 7 Churches of Revelation, Pergamon - modern Bergama

Day 8 CANAKKALE • ALExANDROUPOLIS Visit Troy and cross the Dardanelles Straits by ferry and continue on to Greece.

Day 9 ALExANDROUPOLIS • ThESSALONIKI Visit Amphipolis, Ancient Philippi and on to Thessaloniki.

Day 10 ThESSALONIKI • AThENS - Flight to Athens. Visit the Parthenon, the Temple of Wingless Victory, The Propylaea, Mars Hill, National Library, Presidential Palace, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch.

Day 11 AThENS • CORINTh - Visit Ancient Corinth - Temple of Apollo, Acrocorinth & Epidaurus.

Day 12 AThENS • NEW YORK

STARTING fROM: $2220 (Based on 1 free for every 7 paying)

Very best of Italy 10 Days

Day 1 DEPART NEW YORK - After dinner relax and enjoy the onboard entertainment.

Day 2 ROME - Basilica of St. Mary Major, Holy Steps, Catacombs

Day 3 ANCIENT ROME - Papal Audience, Ancient Rome, Roman Forum, Colosseum, Basilica of St. Paul, Church of St. Peter in Chains.

Day 4 ROME • VATICAN • SISTINE ChAPEL Vatican Museum, Vatican Gardens, St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel with the works of Michelangelo.

Day 5 ROME • POMOPEII • CAPRI SORRENTO - Visit Capri’s Blue Grotto, Anacapri village, Sorrento city.

Day 6 SORRENTO • fLORENCE - Piazza Michelangelo, the Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower, histoiric center of Florence the Piazza della Signoria.

Day 7 fLORENCE • PISA • fLORENCE Piazza dei Miracoli, The Cathedral & Baptistry, world famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Day 8 fLORENCE • VENICE (MESTRE) Enroute visit Padua and see the Basilica of St. Anthony.

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Day 9 VENICE - Visit San Marco’s Square, Basilica di San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs, the Campanile, Doges Palace.

Day 10 VENICE • NEW YORK

STARTING fROM: $2390(Based on 1 free for every 10 paying)

Jewels of eastern europe 11 DaysDay 1 DEPART

NEW YORK After dinner relax and enjoy the onboard entertainment.

Day 2 PRAGUE Panoramic city tour on the way to the hotel

Day 3 PRAGUE - Old city, Old Town Square, St. Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge.

Day 4 PRAGUE - Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral

Day 5 PRAGUE • VIENNA - City of Waltz

Day 6 VIENNA - Visit the Hofburg, Belvedere Palace, St. Stephens Cathedral. Optional concert of Strauss and Mozart.

Day 7 VIENNA - Guided tour of Kunst-Historisches Museum.

Day 8 VIENNA • BUDAPEST - Drive to Budapest, “The Paris of the East.”

Day 9 BUDAPEST - Parliament, Vaci Utca, Coronation Church, Hero’s Square & Gellert Hill.

Day 10 BUDAPEST - Castle Hill area, Fisherman’s Bastion & Royal Palace. Dinner cruise on the Danube River.

Day 11 BUDAPEST • NEW YORK

STARTING fROM: $2398(Based on 1 free for every 10 paying)

Oberammergau2010PASSION PLAY

Performance Dates & Ticket Information:2010, The 41st Passion Play

First Performance: May 15, 2010Last Performance: October 3, 2010Performance: Part 1 from 2:30PM to 5:00PMPerformance: Part 2 from 8:00PM to 10:30PMwww.2010passionplay.com

Come to the source!

For over 28 years Friendship Tours has worked closely with churches & ministries big and small, to plan their journey of faith.

We are a “Wholesale Group Tour Operator”. We do not work through any travel agents or middlemen. We work exclusivly with overseas agents and hotels, you save a lot of money by not paying those high commissions.

As Christians we are called to this ministry and believe in being fair and honest to all. Call us today to plan your next trip and notice the difference numerous pple have experienced over the years. We want our fellow Christians to have a faith filled experiencve every step of the way.

We build lasting relationships. One client at a time.www.friendshiptours.com or call (800) 213-9155

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tour pricing based on:• R/T economy class air from New York• First Class hotels• Buffet breakfast and dinner daily• Accompanying English speaking tour guide

• Porterage of one bag each• Extensive daily sightseeing program• Entrance fees to all sites mentioned• Your group size of minimum 25 passengers

• Free custom color brochure with your program

HolylandPlease visit our website and view our DVD’s that will give you a sampling of the “Friendship Touch”. Our guides have outstanding knowledge of the scriptures. We go the extra mile for every group, big or small.

A few suggested venues: • Paris, Notre Dame • Salzburg, Mosarteum • Wienna, St. Stephans Dom • Prague, St. Thomas Church

• Jaffa - Israel, St. Peter’s Church • Jerusalem, Dormition Abbey on Mt Zion • Tiberias, Church of Multiplication • Nazareth, Church of Annunciation

SpecialiStS in church choir tourSMusic has played an important roll in worship in our Christian cultures. Let us plan a tour for your choir.

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