Israel & Jordan 2011

Study Tour & Power Pilgrimage for 14 Amazing Days!

23rd November - 7th December 2011

Theme: "Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem”

So you always wanted to visit the Holy Land?

Why not join "Israel & Jordan 2011"?

"Israel & Jordan 2011: Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem" is more than just another "holy land tour;" it is a pilgrimage of distinction. But how?

The Israel & Jordan 2011 Tour is distinctive because of its three-fold aim:

Information
Inspiration
Recreation

Distinctive Information

Israel & Jordan 2011, where the Bible becomes the "textbook" and the Land becomes the "classroom." Your tour leader is an experienced Bible teacher. Knowledgeable local speakers will also inform you.

Distinctive Inspiration

Because it is a "Power Pilgrimage." Holy sites into will become places of prayer and praise. We will not just be mere tourists, but Christian pilgrims who seek a life-changing encounter with the living God.

Distinctive Recreation

There will be time for different and fun activities. Select afternoons will be set aside for clearly defined options. In those times you can do what you want... at a pace you can handle.

This distinctive combination of information, inspiration, and recreation insure that you can have an unforgettable trip of a lifetime, “ Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem."

Testimonies from Israel & Jordan 2010

Carolyn - Dr. Kameel & Leanne’s preparation and choice of spiritually significant sites allowed us, who went on the November 2010 Israel & Jordon Tour, to have a wide and varied experience, resulting in many having God encounters, Biblical revelations and even healing. Their love for and knowledge of God’s word, taught in relevant places made it come alive. Prayer, praise and worship were very much part of the tour and we felt safe and well looked after. We were given opportunities to share our insights, enjoy fellowship at mealtimes and with the help of local knowledge, even indulged in some earthly measures like shopping!

Graeme - "Wow! what an experience; travelling to Jordan and Israel has been life-changing in various ways. The Bible has become more personally alive to me as I can put the various names and places mentioned in Scripture now in a personal context, having visited so many places. It has opened up sharing about Israel to so many more people with whom I can share from a personal experience. Travelling to Jerusalem & Bethlehem, to Masada, En Gedi springs, Tel Dan, Jericho, Nazareth, as well as getting to go through Hezekiah's water tunnel, and floating in the Dead Sea, to sailing on the Sea of Galilee while we worshipped the Lord, to visiting the Garden Tomb. And all the time getting the Scriptural background to places, and to worshipping together on site, and of an evening. God willing, we will go again, as there is so much more to learn. Thanks again, Ps Kameel & Leanne."

Caroline - It was a lifechanging experience, to see places that I had been taught about all my life, and to confirm to me again that the Bible was true. It was thrilling to enter Israel and especially Jerusalem and feel that I had "come home". As I have returned home to Aussieland and started teaching the children Religious Education in Schools, it is a real thrill to say with confidence, "I have been to these places, it is not a fairytale". I recommend, if you can only travel to one other place in the world, go to Israel. It will bless you, and give you a better perspective of life, and the love of God. Travelling in a Group going on a Pilgrimage, not just a Tour, was extra special."

Tour Itinerary

Day 1:

We gather our International Airports in Australia, Singapore & Malaysia for our flights to Amman Jordon.

Day 2:

After arriving inAmman at 10:00am and collecting our luggage we begin a life-changing experience as we drive in our delux bus 80 miles north to to Jerash which was one of the large Decapitalist cities, dubbed the "Pompeii of the East." The impressive, beautifully preserved ruins of Jerash include places of worship and other buildings from the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine periods. After lunch we return to Amman to tour the city with visits to the Archaeological Museum which houses artefacts from all the archaeological sites in the country, followed by a visit to the Roman Theatre which was built during the reign of Antonius Pius (138-161 BC). (Overnight in Amman, Meals: D)

Red Sea Boat Ride Edom Mountains Petra

........Red Sea boat ride..................Overseeing Mt Nebo.....................Petra.....................

Day 3:

Today we travel west to Mount Nebo, the place where Moses surveyed the Promised Land, and ccording to tradition, Moses was buried on this mountain. Lunch (on own). View of Mt of Elijah at Bethany. The small natural hill forming the core of Bethany is called Elijah's Hill, local tradition has identified it as the place from where Prophet Elijah ascended to heaven. Less than 2 km east of the Jordan River is a place associated with the lives of Jesus and John the Baptist, the settlement of Bethany, where John lived and baptized, it is mentioned as the place to which Jesus fled to for safety after being threatened with stoning in Jerusalem. (Overnight in Dead Sea, Meals: B/D)

Arab meal in Jordan Jerash Jeresh

.......Enjoying a feast of Middle eastern Food............A day at the City of Jerash................

Day 4:

Today we head south to the Red City of Petra. The giant red mountains and vast mausoleums of a departed race have nothing in common with modern civilization. Although much has been written about Petra, nothing really prepares you for this amazing place. It has to be seen to be believed. This area is also the ancient land of the Edomites, the descendants of Esau. From Petra we travel further south to the Red Sea and the border crossing from Aqaba to Eilat. We will find some time to spend at the Red Sea for a possible swim before continuing the journey. (Overnight in Eilat Meals: B/D)

Day 5:

An early start will take us to the Timna National Park, where we will get a first hand view of the life-size reconstructed Tabernacle. You will learn about the roots of the Israelites in the desert. The other sites of Timna include King Solomon‟s Pillars, the Mushroom, the Arches, the ancient mines. (Lunch (on own). After lunch we head north to Masada, and ascend upto the top via cable car. Masada is a Judean fortress in the southern part of Israel overlooking the Dead Sea, made famous by the siege between the Jews and the Romans. Tonight we get to camp with the bedouins, an experience you will never forget!. (Overnight in Kfar Hak Nokdiml Camp Site, Judean Desert. Meals: B/D)

Dead Sea view from our hotel .......Enjoying the Dead Sea mud.. Baptismal Site from Jordan.

Day 6:

First thing this morning we head to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in a cave by a Bedouin chasing a stray sheep. On our way north we will stop at Jericho which is believed to be one of the oldest cities in the world, maybe doing some shopping for those who must. It was the first city captured by the Israelites after their 40 years of wandering in the desert. We will take another cable car ride and view the city, and the Jordan Valley. In Jericho they have the best freshly squeezed Pomegranate juice you have ever tasted. (Lunch (on own). After lunch we travel further north to Nazareth to see the Biblical Village and experience what it may have been like in Jesus' time. We will drive by Church of the Annunciation, traditionally believed to be where the archangel Gabriel announced the conception of Jesus to the virgin Mary. Finally, Mount of Precipice, here you will have a fantastic view of the Valley of Armegeddon as the sun sets, and the cities below begin to light up. After a long day we will travel east through Cana to our hotel in Tiberias. (Overnight in Tiberias. Meal: B/D)

Day 7:

This morning get your first view of the Sea of Galilee where we will enjoy a boat ride to Capernaum, Located on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum was the centre of Jesus‟ Galilean ministry after He left Nazareth. Jesus lived here for a substantial period, healing the sick, preaching in the synagogue and performing miracles like delivering a man of unclean spirits. Capernaum was also home to Peter and Andrew and Matthew the tax collector. There are also the remains of a fourth century synagogue, believed to be built by the centurion whose servant Jesus healed. Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the famous Sermon on the Mount. The hill has a hollowed slope that serves as a natural amphitheatre, amplifying any speaker‟s voice. Lunch (St Peters Fish). After lunch we drive around the lake past Kursi, the land of the Gadarenes, is identified as the site where Jesus delivered the possessed man and sent the legion of demons into a large herd of swine. Followed by a visit to Yardenit a registered site of baptism for Christian pilgrims. The baptismal site is located on the banks of the Jordan River between magnificent eucalyptus trees and the natural river flora. It is an ideal spot for recollection in serenity and tranquility. This will be your opportunity to be baptised. (Overnight in Tiberias. Meal: B/D)

Sea of Galilee On the bus Tiberias

Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee......Enjoying the bus jouney............Tiberias.......................

Day 8:

An early start to the day as we head north to Caesarea Philippi (Banias), located to the south-western slope of Mount Hermon. Caesarea Philippi is the source of one of the largest springs feeding the Jordan River. Numerous temples were built here during the Hellenistic and Roman periods and this site was named Panias (Banias in Arabic) after the Greek god Pan. Here, Jesus asked His profound question, “Who do men say that I am?” and Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” If time permits, the Banias waterfall and the Dan River can also be visited. Tel Dan, is an archaeological site in Israel in the upper Galilee next to the Golan Heights. The site is quite securely identified with the Biblical city of Dan, the northernmost city in the Kingdom of Israel, which the Book of Judges states was known as Laish prior to its conquest by the Tribe of Dan. Next we visit the Golan Heights Mt Bental lookout. In the present day, the Golan Heights is a strategically significant area as it borders Syria, Jordan and Lebanon. Late lunch (on own). After lunch we return to Tiberias for a half day of leasure, swim, shop or enjoy a latte on the lake's boardwalk. After dinner a second cruise on the lake will be life changing as we enjoy Messianic worship together. (Overnight in Tiberias, Meals: B/D)

Day 9:

Today we leave the Galilee and head west to Mount Carmel is where Elijah contested and defeated the prophets of Baal by a mighty demonstration of the power of God. You will visit the monastery at the top pf the mountain and enjoy the panoramic view. You will be able to see the Nazareth Ridge to the northeast, Mount Tabor and the Hill of Moreh to the east, and to the southeast, Mount Gilboa. Below Mount Carmel lies the Plain of Jezreel, or the Valley of Armageddon. We then move on to Caesarea is where Peter preached the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ to Cornelius‟ household. This is where the first Gentile baptism is mentioned in the Bible, paving the way for Christianity. The apostle Paul often travelled here was also imprisoned here for two years before being taken to Rome to stand trial. Built by Herod, Caesarea was also a great harbour city with an ancient Roman aqueduct and theatre. Lunch (on own).
Jaffa, where Peter visited and raised Tabitha from the dead. Peter stayed on in the house of Simon the Tanner and was praying on the roof, he had the vision of a large sheet filled with animals being lowered from heaven. This was the pivotal moment for the Gospel to go to the Gentiles. Finally we travel south to Jerusalem via Mount Scopus. Lying just within the official borders of the city of Jerusalem, this place is famous for its panoramic view of the holy city. (Overnight in Jerusalem, Meals: B/D)

Day 10:

Today begins with the Church of St Peter in Gallicantu, the place of the cock crowing is the traditional location for the house of Caiaphas, and where Peter denied the Lord three times. The Upper Room, is believed to be where the disciples were gathered together praying when the Holy Spirit descended upon them on Pentecost after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, it is located on Mount Zion just outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. (Lunch on own). After lunch we go south to Bethlehem where many significant events in the Bible occurred. The birthplace of Jesus, Bethlehem is also where David was born. Shopping time will be available as Bethlehem is tax free. (Overnight in Jerusalem, Meals: B/D).

Caesarea Aquaduct Bible reading at Mount of Beatitudes

.......Caesarea Aquaduct.................Capernaum..........................Mount of Beatitudes.......

Day 11:

After an early start we drive to the Mount of Olives where our day begins with a walk down the hillside to Dominus Flevit (Latin for “The Lord Wept”) is a small church located on the Mount of Olives, and is believed to be where Jesus wept when he arrived in Jerusalem as He foresaw the tragic events that would occur after His death. Further down the hill we come to the Garden of Gethsemane which means “olive press”, an appropriate name for the spot where Jesus was so hard pressed as He prayed that He sweated great drops of blood. The
Church of All Nations, also known as the Church of Agony, is located on the Mount of Olives within the vicinity of Gethsemane. The church property includes a section of bedrock where Jesus is said to have prayed. The stone is said to form a direct line with the Eastern Gate and where the entrance to the Holy of Holies in the Second Temple is believed to have stood before. The Pool of Bethesda was where a large number of infirmed people waited to be cured by the waters which were believed to have miraculous healing properties. It was here that Jesus healed a paralytic of 38 years. The Via Dolorosa (The Way of Suffering) is the name of a street in the Old City of Jerusalem, believed to be the path that Jesus walked on the way to His crucifixion. There are 14 stations, each signifying a certain point in Christ‟s journey with the last five stations situated inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Jewish Quarter, in the southwest corner of the Old City, is where the remains of a north-south colonnaded street called the Cardo, complete with some of the original Roman columns, can be found. Just beyond the columns is an underground mall where you will find Jewish stores and art galleries. Next we visit the Garden Tomb. Located outside the walls of Jerusalem, this garden is also believed to be the tomb and site of Christ‟s resurrection. (Overnight in Jerusalem Meals: B/D).

Via Delarosa Garden Tomb

The Via Delarosa..........................At the Garden Tomb...................City Walls.................

Day 12:

Today the Temple Mount is one of the most controversial and hotly contested sites in the world. Located in the Old City of Jerusalem, it has special significance to the Jews as it was the site of both the First and Second Temples. The Dome of the Rock, believed to be the spot from which the prophet Muhammad ascended through the heavens to God. The Temple Mount was built on Mount Moriah, where Abraham was prepared to sacrifice Isaac. Western wall tunnel tour is an underground tunnel tour exposing the Western Wall in its full length. The tunnel is adjacent to the Western Wall and is located under buildings of the Old City. The Southern Temple Mount. Excavations here have unearthed the southern steps, a flight of stairs that led to the main entrances of the Temple Mount. (Lunch on own). City of David, the fortified city (“stronghold of Zion”) which David took from the Jebusites, and was later renamed Jerusalem. Hezekiah’s Tunnel helped Jerusalem withstand a siege, Hezekiah dug the Siloam tunnel to assure the city‟s water supply during Sargon‟s reign.. Hezekiah closed the upper outlet of the waters of Gihon Springs and directed them down to the west side of the City of David. (Overnight in Jerusalem, Meals: B/D)

Day 13:

Today many of us will say goodbye to Jerusalem and head towards the Jordan River Crossing back into Amman International Airport. We will reach the airport by 1.30pm. Lunch will be on own at the airport after check in.

Day 14:

Arrive home with life changing memories!

For those staying on in Israel, this is a free day in Jerusalem.
Optional tour with Dr Kameel (total of 4 days, add $100-$150 per day for accommodation, food & transport).
Day 13, 05 Dec 2011, Mon – Free day to explore Jerusalem on your own.
Day 14, 06 Dec 2011, Tue – Option 1 or 2 can be selected.
Day 15, 07 Dec 2011, Wed – Option 1 or 2
Day 16, 08 Dec 2011, Thu – Option 1 or 2
Day 17, 09 Dec 2011, Fri – Departure back home
1. Ministry Visit (Serve in the land with key ministries (by application and references)
2. Jesus Trail. (Walk through Galilee on the 60 km Jesus trail from Nazareth to Capernaum)

Pool of Silome Pinnacle of the Temple Western Wall prayers

.............. Pool of Silome..............Looking up at the Pinnacle of theTemple in Jerusalem

Kameel Mt Beatitudes

Dr. Kameel on the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee

Kameel Majdali is Director of Teach All Nations Inc., a global equipping ministry and an ordained minister of the Assemblies of God in Australia. He will be your tour guide as you travel from north to south across a postage size land mass. He will enthrall you, inform you, pray with you, and encourage you to a life changing experience.

TOUR PRICES for AUSTRALIANS INCLUDE

TOUR FEE
Twin/Triple Sharing starting at : AUD $4990
INCLUDED IN TOUR FEE

Tour Director Rev Kameel Majdali.

 Airfare
 Excellent Israel and Jordan licensed English guides proficient in the bible.
 11 full days of touring in an air-conditioned luxury bus.
 11 Nights stay in good 4 star touring class hotels
 24 Nov - 25 Nov 2011, Geneva Hotel or similar (1N)
 25 Nov – 26 Nov 2011, Dead Sea Hotel or similar (1N)
 26 Nov - 27 Nov 2011, Eilat 4* Orchid Hotel or similar (1N)
 27 Nov - 28 Nov 2011, Kfar Haknokdim, Judean Desert (1N)
 28 Nov - 01 Dec 2011, Tiberias 4* Leonardo Club Tiberias or similar (3N)
 01 Dec – 05 Dec 2011, Jerusalem 4* Crowne Plaza Hotel or similar ((4N)
 Half-board (breakfast and dinner). All meals provided as per itinerary. Water is provided during meals in Israel. St Peter‟s fish lunch is included.
 All sites as stated in the itinerary.
 All Jordan departure, border taxes and visas.
 All tips of USD 93.00 to the Tour Guides, Bus Drivers, Hotels and to the Restaurants.
 All transfers.
 Other extras include a copy of Melbourne to Jerusalem book and a tour manual.

NOT INCLUDED
 Single supplement surcharge of AUD$570.00.
 Personal expenses, drinks during meals, mineral water consumed on the bus, during meals and during the tour. Lunches allow AUD $15 - $20 per day.
 Travel insurance.
 Israeli visas for Malaysians and Indonesians. (AUD$ 60.00 per person).
 Extension tours as highlighted in the program (Jesus Trail or ministry visit)
1 Above tour fee is based on minimum number of 40 pax per bus. There will be a surcharge of AUD$90.00 for 35 pax , AUD $185.00 for 30 pax and AUD $300.00 for 25 pax.
2 A non refundable deposit if tour materializes of AUD $500.00 is to be submitted together with your booking form by 01 Jun 2011. Balance payment is due latest 01 Oct 2011.
3 Please check with the office @ (61) 3 9607 8311 or info@omegatours.com.sg for the best flight options available. A group ticket based on Emirates on above schedule would be cheaper. A group has to be more than 10 people flying to qualify for the rate. Group rate is AUD $2150.00 and taxes of AUD $130.00 (not inclusive). Please check with our office for the best FIT rates available.

For further information you may contact:

Singapore & Malaysia

Omega Travel

72 Bendemeer Road, #03-24 Luzerne, Singapore 339941

Email: info@omegatours.com.sg

Fax: (65) 6295 5136 Hotline: (65) 6295 5193

Teach All Nations Inc.

Leanne Majdali

israel@tan.org.au or +61 3 9802 5040

Australia