Join Ferrell Jenkins on his

Bible Land Tour
of Israel and Jordan

April 28 - May 11, 2010

Departure from Atlanta on Delta Airline

Our 75th Foreign Tour

The view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives

If you've been waiting for a great tour to the Bible Lands, with experienced leadership, you don't have to wait any longer. Our previous tours since 1967 have taken us to almost every area of Bible activity. Altogether this will be our 75th foreign tour. This travel experience and acquaintance with Bible lands will do much to make this trip the "trip of a lifetime" for you. The tour is planned to my specifications. We have our own guides and coaches and the tour is under my personal direction throughout. We plan to visit Israel and Jordan where so many of the exciting Biblical events took place. Your Bible reading will take on new significance as you study what you learn on this tour.

In Israel We Will Visit…

• The Mediterranean. Our first night in Israel will be in the Plain of Sharon along the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, the Great Sea or Western Sea of the Bible.
• Caesarea. First century Roman capital and seaport where the gospel was first preached to the Gentiles and where Paul was imprisoned for two years.

  Ruins of Herod's Palace at Caesarea Maritima

• Haifa and Mt. Carmel. Ascend beautiful Mt. Carmel for a magnificent view of the city and harbor. Visit Murakah, the site associated with Elijah and the prophets of Baal.
• Megiddo. Megiddo was important in Old Testament history. The city commanded a position in the valley of Jezreel that put it in control of the major travel route through the country. The symbol of Megiddo is used to help describe the Armageddon of Revelation 16:16. Visit museum, ruins of city, the stables, and ancient water tunnel. This spot provides a beautiful view of the Jezreel valley, the mountains of lower Galilee, Mount Tabor, the Hill of Moreh, and Mount Gilboa.
• Nazareth. Boyhood home of Jesus. A visit to the Nazareth Village is included. Here, on farm land from Bible times you will see many of the customs of the Bible come to life.
• Cana of Galilee. Traditional site of Jesus' first miracle.
• Sea of Galilee Area. Because there is so much to see we will be spending two full days in this area. All points of interest around the Sea of Galilee including sites for feeding of 5,000, the Sermon on the Mount, Capernaum, Bethsaida, Chorazin, and Magdala. Enjoy a boat ride on the sea. See the Jordan River, Hazor, Dan, and Banias (ancient Caesarea Philippi), Tiberias, Golan Heights.

View of the Banias River at the source. The Banias is a major source of the Jordan River. This is the site of Caesarea Philippi.

• Valley of Jezreel. See the Spring of Harod, where Gideon chose his 300 men, Mt. Gilboa, Hill of Moreh, and Mt. Tabor. See Jezreel, where king Ahab built a palace. Bethshean is where the Philistines hung the body of King Saul on the wall.
• Bethlehem. See the Church of Nativity and Shepherd's fields.
• Judea. Visit the Mount of Olives, Wilderness of Judea, Jericho, and Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. See the Dead Sea, Ein Gedi and Masada.
• Jerusalem. Visits include the Garden Tomb at Gordon's Calvary — the Place of the Skull, Garden of Gethsemane, Valley of Jehoshaphat, Kidron Valley, Mount Zion, the Palace of Caiaphas. Walk through the Old City. Visit Gihon Spring and the Pool of Siloam. Visit the Temple area, Mount Moriah, Western Wall, Pilate's Judgment Hall, Via Dolorosa and Church of the Holy Sepulchre. A walk through the market area of the city is an unbelievable experience. See the model of Jerusalem from the time of Christ (now relocated on the grounds of the Israel Museum), the Shrine of the Book and the Dead Sea Scrolls. The new archaeological discoveries in the Old City help to make many Bible events come to life.

The first view of Treasury at Petra from the Siq is an exciting and memorable event. Petra is identified by many scholars as the site of the ancient capital of Edom called Sela. Read the prophecies of Jeremiah 49:16-17 and Obadiah. Petra became the capital of the Nabatean Arabs by about 100 B.C. The gifted people carved temples, theatres, tombs, and houses out of the beautiful sandstone. The pleasant horseback ride and the beautiful color of Petra will make this a day you will long remember.

In Jordan We Will Visit…

• Our three days in Jordan will allow us to travel in the land of Gilead, Ammon, Moab, and Edom.
• We will visit Jerash and attend the Roman Army and Chariot Experience show. We cross the Jabbok River on the way to our hotel in Amman (biblical Rabbah).
• Jordan River at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Deir Alla (possibly Succoth), Heshbon, Madaba, Mount Nebo. Overnight in Petra.
• We visit Petra, then travel via Kerak (biblical Kir-hareseth) to our hotel on the shore of the Dead Sea.

You will return home with an unforgettable experience lingering in your thoughts as you recall walking in the footsteps of the patriarchs, prophets, Jesus, the Apostles, and early Christians. Your Bible reading will have more meaning and your "world" will be a great deal larger.

What Is Included?

Our Bible Lands Tour of Israel and Jordan includes air transportation from Atlanta on Delta Airline, superior first class hotels, buffet breakfast and dinner daily, private motor coach, comprehensive sightseeing with English speaking guides, admissions, porterage, etc. We provide a comprehensive Bible Land Guide with biblical, historical, and archaeological information about the places we visit. We provide our Helpful Hints for Travelers to help you plan for the tour, and we keep you updated with informational bulletins by Email.

What is the Cost?

We are able to offer this excellent tour for $3795.00 per person — based on double occupancy and 20 or more tour members. Single supplement for an individual desiring a single room is $780 (based on availability). Airport taxes, U.S. departure tax, Israel departure fees, Jordan departure fee, the Jordan visa fee, and any other applicable fee amounts to almost $500. (These fees are beyond our control and are always subject to change.) We will also collect $120 from each tour member for tips. Tips are distributed by the tour leader to guides, drivers, waiters, and other hotel personnel. The Israeli visa which we get on arrival is free. A deposit of $400.00 will reserve a place for you. This is really a high quality tour. Early reservation is a must! The final payment is due January 28, 2010. We do not accept credit cards.

There are other things that account for the price of the tour. This tour is one day longer than our two previous tours. This requires an additional hotel night, meals, transportation, etc. Tourism is booming in both Israel and Jordan. As a result the rates are higher. Our tours include numerous extras that require additional entry fees. We don't think you ought to travel that far and miss seeing something of real significance because it has an admission fee of $5 to $25 dollars.

Why We Have Chosen Late April/Early May for the Tour

During the 70s and 80s we always traveled in May. During the 90s we traveled in March. For the past two tours we have also used an earlier date. The air fares are about $200 lower in March and early April. What are the advantages of the later date? It is less likely that we will have rain. The average monthly rainfall for Jerusalem in March is 4.6". In May it is .02". The days are longer in May, thus giving more time for sightseeing and good photography. In early May some greenery should remain from the winter rains.

Even if you have been before, this is a great time to see the changes that have taken place since your last visit.

Early Reservation a Must

The detailed brochure will be ready in a few weeks. We are now ready to receive deposit reservations from those who wish to join us for the trip. We anticipate that the tour will be filled before the brochure is ready for distribution and we urge you not to wait if you want to join this tour. The complete brochure will include cancellation policies. At this point I must state that there will be an administrative cancellation fee of $100 per person for any person cancelling at any time after making a deposit. Other graduated cancellation requirements begin 95 days prior to the departure date. These will be explained in the complete tour brochure.

Tell Us Now if You Wish to Join the Tour

At this time we are taking a waitlist for this tour. Write us to see if a space is available.

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Ferrell Jenkins
9211 Hollyridge Place
Tampa, FL 33637-4921
Phone: 813 988-8485
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Visit our Biblical Studies Info Page. Check the Bible Places page for links to some of the places we visit.
Visit our Travel Blog. Over the past couple of years there have been entries on many of the sites we visit. Use the Search box to locate what you are interested in.
Visit our  BibleWorld page. Here you will find a list of National Geographic articles on the Bible Lands.

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