Israel & Jordan (Petra) Tour Distinctives - Dallas Theological Seminary

Cost—$3,995 per person, based on two people sharing a double or twin-bedded room.
Single Room Supplement—$625 additional charge if only one person is occupying a room (participants are
responsible for finding a roommate; single rooms must be paid for if a roommate is not secured)
Included in the Cost of the Tour
Air Transportation—Round-trip transatlantic economy class from Dallas. A limited amount of seats will
be confirmed. Participants will be given these seats on a first-come, first-served basis. Airfare used is based
on economy class effective at date of publication. Airfares and airlines are subject to change should more seats be needed
than allocated.
Hotels—Deluxe First Class Hotels throughout, double occupancy.
Meals—Breakfast and dinner daily except where noted on itinerary. (Beverages provided at breakfast only.)
Sightseeing—As itinerary specifies, in deluxe motorcoaches with English-speaking guide. All entrance fees
are included.
Transfers—All group transfers between airports and hotels.
Porterage—Porterage of one suitcase (standard size).
Tips—Tips to guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
Taxes—Airport departure taxes in the United States and Israel; amount is subject to change and is based on tax
rates and fuel surcharges at time of ticketing. Jordan entry visa and departure taxes are also included for all U.S.
and Canadian citizens.
Not Included in the Cost of the Tour
Lunches—Also beverages at meals, other than coffee and tea with breakfast.
Personal Expenses—Such as passport fees, visas for non-U.S. citizens, travel insurance, laundry, phone calls, etc.
Single Room Supplement—A limited number are available at an additional cost of $625 per person.
Special Notes
Reservations—A deposit of $500 must accompany the reservation form for each participant enrolling in
the tour. An additional partial payment of $1,200 is due by February 1, 2007. Final payment is due by
March 20, 2007.
Tour Prices—All tour prices are based on costs, charges, taxes and U.S. dollar exchange rates known at the time
of booking. We regret should any of these costs change, a surcharge may be added to the cost of your tour. You
would be notified prior to travel.
The tour operator reserves the right to make necessary changes in the itinerary.
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Deviations & Changes—Participant requests for deviations from itinerary are subject to space plus an applicable
airfare surcharge, and a $50 deviation fee per person. To enable finalizing of group arrangements, requests and
changes are not accepted less than 45 days prior to departure.
Cancellations—All cancellation notices must be received in writing. If you cancel 120 days prior to departure,
a full refund less a cancellation fee of 50 percent of your deposit will be made. For cancellations 119-61 days
prior to departure, an additional fee of $500 is deducted. For cancellations within 60–45 days of departure,
100 percent of the land costs are charged plus a $250 cancellation fee for air. Less than 45 days prior to
departure, no refund.
Passports—You must have a valid passport with expiration not less than 6 months after your return to the
United States It takes about 6 to 10 weeks to secure a passport, so don’t delay. Non-U.S. passport holders must contact
Morning Star Tours to confirm need for visa. Passport information, along with applications, can be obtained on the Web
by going to: www.travel.state.gov/passport/index.html.
Baggage Allowance—Due to bus size we can only allow one checked piece, not to exceed 62 inches (length plus
width plus depth) and 50 lbs. You may also have one carry-on piece.
Insurance—Baggage, trip cancellation and emergency medical insurance is STRONGLY recommended. Forms
will be provided. Important: The exclusion of Pre-Existing Conditions is waived provided the premium is received
no later than 15 days after the initial deposit for your trip.
RESPONSIBILITY
Morning Star Tours and Dallas Theological Seminary, with their officers and staff, act only as agents for the
various companies whose accommodations are utilized. They assume no responsibility or liability in connection
with the services of any train, carriage, automobile, airplane, or other conveyance which will be used either wholly
or in part. Neither will they be responsible for any act, error, omission, or any injury, loss, accident, or any delay
which may be occasioned by reason of defect in any vehicle or through neglect or default of any company or
person engaged in the conveying of passengers. Morning Star Tours and Dallas Theological Seminary accept no
responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delays or changes in motorcoach, train, airplane services,
or that of any other conveyance, sickness, accident, weather, strikes, war, quarantine, or other causes; and all
such losses or expenses must be borne by the passenger. The airlines and/or other transportation companies
concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time the passengers are
not aboard their plane or conveyance. The passage contract, as issued by the airlines or other transportation
companies involved with the tour, shall constitute the sole contract between the purchaser and the airlines or
transportation companies and limit the responsibilities of the tour sponsors concerning the related travel and
accommodations. Prices and schedules that appear in any brochure or website are based on current schedules
and tariff rates and are subject to change without notice.
Payment of deposit for this tour signifies full understanding and acceptance of the above-mentioned conditions.
QUESTIONS
Please contact Morning Star Tours, 972-690-0092, 800-809-5412, or Katie Easley at Dallas Seminary,
214-841-3720.
Dr. Mark L. Bailey
Along with Dr. Bailey,
this trip will be led by
Dr. Stephen Bramer
and Dr. John Hannah.
YES … WE ARE RETURNING TO ISRAEL and Jordan!
With appropriate caution and judgment, we plan to return to the Holy Land
this summer. This is your opportunity to experience an unforgettable journey
in the land of the Bible.
From the waters of Galilee to the winding streets of Jerusalem, we will explore
the land of Abraham, David, and Jesus. Our goal is to increase your understanding
of the Word of God and to draw you closer to the God of the Word.
I am privileged to be leading this tour with my friends and colleagues
Dr. Stephen Bramer, professor of Bible Exposition and Dr. John Hannah,
distinguished professor of Historical Theology. All three of us have led
numerous tours through Israel and we are thrilled to be together in this
expedition that will bring the Scriptures to life.
We have carefully selected our land operator, bus company, and driver to ensure
your comfort and safety throughout the trip. We will stay in some of the finest
hotels in Israel. In short, this will be a tour characterized by the excellence
you expect from Dallas Theological Seminary.
One final note—space is limited. Make your reservation today. This tour will
be especially popular because we are including several days in Jordan, which
includes the city of Petra. Normally this excursion is an extension of the trip
and for the first time we are offering it as a part of the main tour package.
Come and join us!
With anticipation,
Mark Bailey, Ph.D.
President, Professor of Bible Exposition
Dallas Theological Seminary
May 29–June 11, 2007
Israel & Jordan (Petra)
Cost: $3,995 per person (double occupancy)
Deposit: $500 nonrefundable
Tour Distinctives
• Exceptional biblical insight from veteran DTS
professors who are experienced Israel tour
leaders. Dr. Bailey is a licensed Israel tour guide.
• Includes two days in Jordan
• All breakfast and dinner meals included
• Tour is limited to two private, air-conditioned
motorcoaches.
• Deluxe accommodations
• Entrance fees to all sites included
• Resource and study materials provided before
the tour
• All guides and drivers have cell phones and will
be in constant contact with the Israel and Jordan
land operators for safety precautions. Should
any potential problems arise we will
immediately change our itinerary to remain clear
of trouble spots.
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DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY’S
Holy Land Tour
Tuesday, May 29
Our spiritual adventure begins as we depart
from Dallas flying directly to our long-awaited
destination—Israel!
Wednesday, May 30
Late afternoon we arrive at Ben Gurion Airport
in Tel Aviv and drive north along the Mediterranean
coast to Caesarea where we will check into
our hotel for a well-deserved rest.
Stand Where Elijah Stood
Thursday, May 31
This morning we drive north on the Via Maris
to Caesarea where Peter proclaimed the good
news to the Roman centurion, Cornelius. We
will visit scenic Caesarea with its famous Roman
theater, harbor, newly excavated hippodrome and
palace, concluding at the aqueducts. We continue
on to Mount Carmel to visit the traditional place
where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal.
Next we arrive at Megiddo, Chariot City of King
Solomon, where we will explore its remarkable
excavations. Then we will visit the Mount of
Precipice for a magnificent view of the
Jezreel Valley, Mount Tabor, and Nazareth.
We will pass the Horns of Hittem where Saladin
defeated the Crusaders, before ending our day
by walking to the top of Mount Arbel for a
breathtaking cliff-side view of the Sea of Galilee
and the biblical sites of Jesus’ public ministry.
We will have dinner and spend the night in
picturesque Tiberias overlooking the Sea of Galilee.
Sail on the Sea of Galilee
Friday, June 1
We will spend our day
following in the footsteps
of Jesus. We begin by boarding
a fishing boat to take us
to the “other side” of the
Sea of Galilee and view the
ancient “Galilee Boat” from
the time of Christ. Then on
to the Mount of Beatitudes
with its beautiful view overlooking the Sea and
where Christ
delivered one of his most powerful teachings.
Our next stop is the ruins of Korazin, “cursed
and empty,” before reaching Capernaum, the
city of Jesus, where we will view the ancient
synagogue where Christ taught and the house
where Peter lived. We will visit the shore of the
Sea of Galilee where Christ prepared a meal for
his disciples and asked Peter, “Do you love me?”
and instructed him to take care of his sheep.
We will proceed to the eastern shore, passing
Bethsaida on our way to Kursi, the site where
the demons entered the swine after being cast
out of the demoniac. The culmination of our
day will occur at the baptismal site on the
Jordan River before we return to our hotel for
dinner and overnight.
where Peter recognized Jesus as the Christ. The
breathtaking Banias Waterfall, the site at which
it is believed Psalm 42 was written, is our next
stop before traveling the road leading up to the
Golan Heights (biblical Bashan). Bitter fighting
took place here during the Six Day War. We
will discover why this strip of land is strategic to
Israel. We then return to our hotel in Tiberias for
dinner and overnight.
Float in the Dead Sea
Sunday, June 3
This morning we depart from Tiberias and travel
past Mount Tabor to the Spring of Harod where
Gideon chose his 300 men. We will then journey
down the Jezreel Valley to the ancient city of Bet
She’an to explore the excavations of the major
Roman city that once stood on this site. It is
also the place where the Philistines displayed the
bodies of Saul and his sons after their death.
Early afternoon we cross into Jordan and travel
south through the Plains of Moab where Moses
spoke to the Israelites for the final time and where
they camped under the leadership of Joshua
before crossing the Jordan into the Promise Land.
We will overnight along the shores of the Dead
Sea on the Jordan side in a beautiful spa hotel
where we will swim in this unique body of water.
Stand on Mount Nebo
Monday, June 4
This morning we begin at Bethany by the
Jordan, the traditional baptismal site of Jesus’
baptism by John the Baptist. Mount Nebo, the
traditional burial place of Moses, is our next
stop. It is from here that he saw the Promised
Land he would not enter. On a clear day we may
be able to see Jerusalem in the distance. We then
journey through Wadi Mujib, a magnificent
precipitous canyon. Late afternoon we arrive in
Petra where we will overnight.
Experience Petra!
Tuesday, June 5
This morning we enter the
magnificent city of Petra
where we will walk through
the dramatic Syk—a huge
fissure between two overhanging
cliffs and the only
access to the city carved out
of rock. As we pass through
the Syk, we will view Petra’s most astonishing
monument, Al Khazneh (The Treasury), carved
out of the rock. We will have a full day to explore
the ruins and visit the various tombs, temples,
baths, water reservoirs, caves, and theater.
Walk through Jericho
Wednesday, June 6
This morning we depart Petra and drive north
to the Allenby Bridge where we will cross back
into Israel. We then proceed to Old Testament
Jericho, the ancient Canaanite city where the
“walls came tumbling down.” We continue on to
the Judean Wilderness, where Christ was tempted
for 40 days, before entering the magnificent city
of Jerusalem.
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JOURNEY TO THE LAND OF THE BIBLE
will walk down this historic
hillside to visit Dominus
Flevit, the traditional spot
where Jesus wept over
Jerusalem, and the Garden
of Gethsemane where Jesus
prayed the night He was
betrayed. This afternoon
we will visit the model of Herodian Jerusalem,
which provides an excellent picture of the city
as it would have looked in the time of Christ.
We will conclude with a visit to Yad Vashem,
Israel’s memorial to the six million Jews killed
in the Holocaust.
Walk the Streets of Jerusalem
Friday, June 8
We begin our day at the original City of David
to visit the platform on which David’s palace was
located, as well as Warren’s Shaft, the “waterspout”
through which David’s forces climbed to
capture the city, and the Pools of Siloam. Zion
Hill, the traditional site of the Upper Room
where Jesus met with His disciples, is our next
stop. We will wind through the narrow streets
and the colorful bazaars of the Old City on our
way to Hezekiah’s City Wall and the Cardo. We
will end our day at the Garden Tomb (Gordon’s
Calvary) for a special communion service to
celebrate Christ’s resurrection.
See the Fortress of Masada
Saturday, June 9
We begin our day by
focusing on the wilderness
areas traversed by the young
shepherd, David. We will
depart early for Masada
where a ride on a cable car
will take us to the summit for a tour of
the magnificent ruins of Herod’s lavish
palace/fortress where Jewish zealots made their
final stand in their revolt against Rome. We will
then drive to the oasis of En Gedi to relive one
of David’s historic encounters with King Saul.
Our final stop is Qumran to see the caves where
the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered before
returning to Jerusalem.
Walk Along the Via Dolorosa
Sunday, June 10
This morning we return to the Old City and
continue up to the Temple Mount to view the
El Aksa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock,
the spot on which Israel’s Temple once stood.
The Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed the
man at the pool is our next stop. We will visit
St. Anne’s Church before beginning our journey
along the Via Dolorosa (the Way of the Cross)
to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This
afternoon we will conclude our time in Jerusalem
at the southern steps of the Second Temple
where we will sit on the Temple steps where Jesus
actually walked 2,000 years ago. This evening we
will enjoy our final meal together in the land of
our Lord and spend time rejoicing over our days
spent together. Late evening we will drive to
the airport and board our flight back to the
United States.
Walk through Caesarea Philippi
Saturday, June 2
Today we journey north on the ancient trade
route past the Old Testament city of Hazor
on our way to Tel Dan. We will walk through
the nature reserve at one of the sources of the Pray in the Garden of Gethsemane
Jordan River and visit the ruins of Dan, the
Monday, June 11
Thursday, June 7
northernmost city of Israel in the Old Testament.
Here we will view the high place where
the footsteps of history, we return to the United
With heart-changing memories of our walk in
Our day begins from a panoramic vista on the
Mount of Olives where we are reminded of what
wicked King Jeroboam set up a golden calf. Our
States.
the Messiah saw as He looked out over Jerusalem.
next stop is the New Testament City of Caesarea
From this location we will also see the Eastern
Philippi (Banias) at the foot of Mount Hermon,
Gate, which is sealed awaiting His return. We
May 29–June 11, 2007