TOUR D           GALILEE TOUR

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2000
2 Days / 2 Nights

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2000
Step back into history as you descend the eastern slopes of the Judean Desert along the path traveled by generations of pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem. Pass the Inn of the Good Samaritan, Jericho, and the Jordan Valley on your way to Beit Shean, the amazing Roman City recently excavated. Stroll along the main city streets, theatres, baths and shops of reconstructed Scitopolis. Proceed to Southern Golan for breathtaking view of the Sea of Galilee. Travel along the beauty of the region and the shores of the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum where Jesus called upon Peter and Andrew to be fishers of man and cured Peter's Mother in-law. Continue to Tabgah site where Jesus performed the miracle of multiplication of loaves and fish.
Dinner and overnight: Kibbutz Guesthouse, Galilee

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2000
Ascend from 200 meter below sea level to the Galilee Mountains through the winding road to Cana, where during the wedding ceremony Jesus performed his first miracle, changing water into wine.
Travel to Nazareth for a visit to the Church of Annunciation where the Archangel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus to Mary.
Proceed to Tel Aviv.
Overnight on bed and breakfast basis in a deluxe Hotel, Tel Aviv.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2000
Departure or extension.

PRICE:   Double room (2 persons) US$ 560
                 Single room (1 person) US$ 370

PRICE INCLUDES:
1 overnight with dinner and breakfast at a kibbutz guesthouse in the Galilee
1 overnight with breakfast in a deluxe hotel, Tel Aviv
2 full days touring in air-conditioned coach and licensed English speaking guide
All entrance fees and porterage.

TOUR D       JORDAN

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2000
(3 full days / 3 nights)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2000
Depart from your hotel, and drive through the Jordan Valley to "Sheik Hussein" border crossing. After completing the border formalities you will enter the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. A short drive will take you to the imposing Arab Castle of Qalaat el Rabad - better known as Ajlun Castle, where the forces of Salah Eddin launched their campaigns against the Crusaders. Continue south to Jordan's capital, Amman.
Dinner and overnight in Amman.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2000
Drive south along the desert highway, passing towns and villages to the Bedouin village of Wadi Mousa. After a short horse ride, or walk, proceed into the chasm, or siq, that ripped through the rock in a prehistoric quake. The siq dramatically ends opposite Petra's most famous monument, the Treasury, only the first of Petra's secrets. A little exploration reveals literally hundreds of buildings, facades, tombs, baths and rock drawings. Walk through the 7000 seat theatre, the Palace Tomb and the monastery. Following the visit to the red city of the Nabateans, drive back to Amman.
Dinner and overnight in Amman.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2000
Begin the day with a tour of Amman. Visit the ancient Citadel, situated high above the city. Pass by the many mosques and churches of the city. Drive along the King's Highway as it winds its way south to the town of Madaba, the City of Mosaics. Enter the church of St. George, with its amazing sixth-century mosaic map depicting the entire Middle East, with Jerusalem at its center. A short ride west brings us to Mount Nebo, where Moses climbed to view the Promised Land, but could not enter. From the plateau in front of the church at Mount Nebo you have a breathtaking view across the Jordan Valley to the Dead Sea and on a clear day even to Jerusalem. Cross the Allenby Bridge and return to Israel. Return to Tel Aviv for overnight and breakfast at a superior class hotel.
Price (Prices are based on a minimum of 15 participants per tour):

Important note for your travel to Jordan:
A valid entry visa to Jordan should be obtained at the Jordanian Embassy/Consulate in your home country prior to arrival to Israel. It is your responsibility to obtain this Jordanian visa and re-entry visa to Israel if required.
In order to speed up border facilities please send a photocopy of your passport including the visa obtained for Jordan. Please ensure that this copy is legible. The following information is essential: Family name and first name (as appears in passport), date of birth, nationality, passport number, date of issue of expiry. Dates should be day/month/year.

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