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Holy Land Pilgrimage

Gordon College will conduct its 15th Holy Land Pilgrimage May 25 - June 6, 2008 under the leadership of Dr. Roger J. Green, professor and chair of Biblical and Theological Studies at Gordon College, and his wife, Karen.

The cost of the tour is $3,690 per person, double occupancy. This amount includes airfare, hotels, group land travel, travel, breakfasts, dinners, tips and special evening programs. The supplementary cost for a single room is $599.00.

Check below to see a full intinerary of destinations and events planned for this year's pilgrimage. You may also download a PDF of the Holy Lands Pilgrimage brochure.

Space is limited, so don't hesitate to contact us.

For more information contact: 
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Reasons to Go to Israel with Alumni and Friends of Gordon College

  • Combination of inspiration and solid biblical teaching.
  • Record of 14 highly praised pilgrimages exploring the Holy Land-ancient sites and new discoveries.
  • Friendly fellow travelers enthusiastic to learn about the land of the Bible, its culture and history.
  • Flight on Continental Airlines
  • One price covers first-class accommodations, air-conditioned coaches, Israeli hotel buffet breakfasts and dinners, entrance fees, all tips and taxes, travel insurance and special evening programs.
  • Expert veteran guides
  • Extensive preparation through three predeparture seminars with handouts, maps, historical outlines and lectures by guest lecturers and by Dr. Roger J. Green, professor of biblical and theological studies at Gordon College, and his wife, Karen.
  • Walk the shores of Galilee, visit the Western Wall, take the cable car up Masada, pray in Gethsemane, shop in Old Jerusalem, follow the Way of the Cross, worship at the Garden Tomb and take part in an archaeological dig.
  • Early-bird discount of $100.
  • A comprehensive trip of 13 days.

ITINERARY (Subject to the approval of the tour guide)


GALILEE AREA AND JORDAN VALLEY

  • Megiddo/Plain of Armegeddon
  • Nazareth
  • Tiberias
  • Boat ride, Sea of Galilee
  • Capernaum
  • Sepphoris
  • Mount of Beatitudes
  • Katzrin
  • Cana
  • Tabgha
  • Caesarea Philippi
  • Golan Heights
  • Beth-Shean
  • Jordan River
  • Tel Dan

MEDITERRANEAN COAST

  • Caesarea Maritima
  • Philistine Plain
  • Sharon Plain
  • Mount Carmel
  • Akko

JERUSALEM AND VICINITY

  • Model of Jerusalem
  • Mount of Olives,
  • Garden of Gethsemane
  • Kidron Valley
  • St. Peter in Gallicantu Church
  • Western ("Wailing") Wall
  • Via Dolorosa, Ecce Homo
  • Temple Mount
  • Tel Maresha
  • Ein Kerem
  • Holy Sepulchre Church
  • Pool of Bethesda and
  • St. Anne's Church
  • Garden Tomb
  • Pater Noster Church
  • Basilica of the Agony
  • Upper Room
  • David's Tomb
  • Tower of David Museum
  • Kenesset
  • Cardo Excavations
  • Wohl Herodian Excavations
  • Rabbinical Tunnel
  • Israel Museum,
  • Shrine of the Book
  • City of David
  • Neot Kedumim
  • Beth Guvrin
  • Yad Vashem
  • Armenian Quarter
  • Free day for shopping

DEAD SEA AREA

  • Masada
  • Qumran (Dead Sea Scroll
  • Community)
  • Ein Gedi (swim in Dead Sea)
  • Wadi Kelt

 

TRANSPORTATION

Regularly scheduled, round-trip, direct jet flights from Boston will be on Continental Airlines. Land transportation in private, airconditioned motorcoaches is arranged by Sar-El Tours and Travel Ltd. of Jerusalem.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Members of the Holy Land Pilgrimage will stay in first-class hotels in double rooms with twin beds and private baths. Single rooms are available at an additional charge.

COSTS

The cost of the tour is $3,690 per person, double occupancy. This amount includes airfare, hotels, group land travel, breakfasts, dinners, tips, travel insurance, special evening programs. The supplementary cost for a single room is $599. (If a roommate cannot be found for those traveling alone, the single supplement payment will be required.) Costs not covered: personal items such as souvenirs, passports, additional optional insurance, medical expenses, excess baggage charges, lunches and drinks with meals.

DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS

To make reservations for the tour a deposit of $250 per person is required. This deposit is nonrefundable after March 24, 2008. Full payment is due by March 24, 2008. There is an early-bird discount of $100 if full payment is received by January 21, 2008

CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS
No deposits will be refunded after March 24, 2008. (The balance of payments made before March 24 is subject to hotel and airline penalties. No refunds will be granted for those arrangements, features or services not used at the discretion of the traveler).


Dome of the Rock

Downloads

Holy Land Flyer (PDF)
Holy Land Pilgrimage Information and Registration