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Cedar Mill Bible Church

Cedar Mill Study Tour - Israel & Jordan

April 1-15, 2024
Dr. Stephen Kenneth Wilmot
Dr. John E. JohnsonProfessor of Leadership at Western Seminary, a writer, and a frequent study tour leader
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Apr 1 Mon     Depart Portland late for London on British Air

Apr 2 Tue     Our representative will meet you at Tel Aviv Airport after the customs and baggage claim with a “JOHN JOHNSON-TUTKU” sign. Meet and transfer to the hotel in Tel Aviv.

Apr 3 Wed    8:00 or late start 8:30 Jaffa, Lachish, Beersheba Arad and stay at Dead Sea

Apr 4 Thu       Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea Float, Qumran. Exit to Jordan thru Allenby Border. After visa formalities transfer to Petra, arrive hotel at around 8.30 pm. Dinner and overnight at the Petra Panorama Hotel.

Apr 5 Fri         Full day visit of Petra, afternoon transfer to Amman, dinner and overnight at the Bristol Hotel in Amman.

Apr 6 Sat       Depart at 07:30 am and transfer to visit Madaba, Mt. Nebo. Depart 11:00 am to Jerash, arrive at 1:00 pm and visit. Transfer to Sheik Hussein Border, arrive border at 6:00 pm for crossing. Overnight at Ginosar.

 Apr 7 Sun     Magdala, Galilee Boat Ride, Capernaum, Mt. Beatitudes, Chorazin. Overnight in Sea Galilee.

Apr 8 Mon     Kursi, Village Katzrin, Gamla, Caesarea Philippi, Dan, Hazor. Overnight in Nazareth .

Apr 9 Tue      Mount Tabor, Spring Herod, Jezeel, Megiddo, Nazareth. Overnight at Nes Ammim Hotel (Western Galilee)

Apr 10 Wed  Sephora, RoshHa Nikra Grottoes, Akko, Mount Carmel, Caesarea. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Apr 11 Thu     Bethlehem, Shephard’s Fields, Herodian, Valley Elah, Double Gate City, Beth Shemesh. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Apr 12 Fri      Mount Olives, Garden Gethsemane, Stephen’sGate, St Anne Church, Pool Bethesda, Via Dela Rosa, Free Time. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Apr 13 Sat     Old City Wall Walk, Church Holy Sepulcher, Temple Mount, Herodian Wall UnderGround, JewishQuarter, Free Time. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Apr 14 Sun    City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Pool Shalom, Shopping Old City. Overnight in Jerusalem.

April 15 Mon     Fly back to Portland (or take EGYPT Extension)

Apr 15 Mon    TLV – FLY CAIRO
Arrival at Cairo Int’l Airport. Meet and assist through customs and formalities. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Apr 16 Tue     CAIRO
After breakfast, transfer to Giza.Visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren&Mikarinus. Optional: enter inside any pyramid.
After viewing the three great Pyramids from a panoramic viewpoint, visit to the giant one stone Sphinx.
Visit the Egyptian Museum located in downtown Cairo, housing thousands of pieces of the ancient Egyptian civilization. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Apr 17 Wed    ALEXANDRIA - CAIRO
After breakfast early transfers to Alexandria to visit Bibliotheca of Alexandria the New Library of Alexandria, the New Bibliotheca Alexandrina is dedicated to recapture the spirit of openness and scholarship of the original Bibliotheca Alexandrina. It is much more than a library. The Catacombs of Kom El ShoqafaThese tombs were tunneled into the bedrock in the age of the Antoine emperors (2nd century A.D.) for a single wealthy family still practicing the ancient religion. These tombs represent the last existing major construction for the sake of the old Egyptian religion. The Roman Theater (KOM AL-DIKKA) Over 30 years of excavation have uncovered many roman remains including this well preserved theatre with galleries, sections of mosaic-flooring and marble seats for up to 800 spectators. The theatre at one point may have been roofed over to serve as an Odeon for musical performances. Inscriptions suggest that it was sometimes also used for wrestling contests.Back to Cairo. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.  

Apr 18 Thu     CAIRO
After breakfast transfer to visit the Citadel (Mohamed Ali Mosque). The mosque, the largest such structure built during the first half of the 19th century, is more impressive at a distance than close up. It is an unparalleled contribution to the skyline of Cairo, visible high atop the Citadel grounds. Its great dome and towering minarets give the Citadel a romantic, oriental quality that makes up for any shortcomings in its detail.  Visit Old Coptic Cairo. The Church of St Sergius. This church is the oldest and most unique of the churches in Old Cairo, founded in the 5th century. Its main attraction is crypt claimed to be the place where the Holy Family stayed during their Egyptian exile.  Wake in Khan Elkhalili Bazar.  Dinner and overnight in Cairo 

Apr 19 Fri       FLY SHARM EL SHEIKH
Check out after breakfast then transfer to Sharm El Sheikh . Transfer from Sharm Airport the hotel. Free day on beach for snorkeling. After Dinner, transfer to St. Catherine.  

Apr 20 Sat      MT SINAI
1:00am-Start to climb Sinai Mountain. 08.00 breakfast box at the Monastery. After visiting the monastery, transfer to Cairo. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Apr 21 Sun   FREE DAY: Worship with believers 

Apr 22 Mon   DEPARTURE: Transfer to Cairo airport for final departure.

Flight Details

BA 266  01APR PDXLHR   1910 1235  
BA 167  02APR LHRTLV   1705 2355  
BA 166  15APR TLVLHR   0710 1030  
BA 267  15APR LHRPDX   1530 1720
 
EGYPT
BA 266  01APR PDXLHR   1910 1235  
BA 167  02APR LHRTLV   1705 2355 
BA 401  22APR CAILHR   0700 1120  
BA 267  22APR LHRPDX   1530 1720

Including

• International flights between Portland-Tel Aviv
• 1 night at Metropolitan hotel in Tel Aviv
• 1 night at Crown Plaza Vert hotel in Dead Sea
• 1 night at Petra Panaroma hotel in Petra
• 1 night at Bristol hotel in Amman
• 2 nights at Ginosar hotel in Sea of Galilee
• 1 night at Legacy hotel in Nazareth
• 1 night at Nes Ammim Hotel in Western Galilee
• 5 nights at Grand Court hotel in Jerusalem
• Daily breakfast and 13 dinners at the hotels
• Airport assistance upon arrival and departure
• Porter services at airports and hotels
• Touring as per itinerary in deluxe motor coach vehicle
• Certified guide on touring days and transfers
• Entrance fees to sites along the itinerary
• St Peters fish Lunch in the Sea of Galilee
• Jordan Visa
• Personal headsets

EGYPT EXTENSION

• Tel Aviv – Cairo flight (there is only one direct flight, needs to be purchased in advance)
• Cairo-Portland return flight supplement
• 4 nights at Movenpick Media city hotel in Cairo or similar.
• 1 night at Jaz Fanara hotel in Sharm or similar.
• 2 nights at Meridien Airport hotel in Cairo or similar.
• Daily breakfast and 6 dinners
• Meet & assist at Cairo airport Upon Arrival and departure.
• Private transfers and tours as above itinerary by A/C vans or mini bus.
• Private English-speaking guide.
• Entrance fees for all sightseeing mentioned in above itinerary.

Excluding

• Tips to Guide and driver
• Expenses of personal nature
• Lunches ( aside from St. Peters fish lunch in the Galilee)
• Insurances of any kind
• Covid related fees ( PCR checks and so on )
• Border taxes between Israel & Jordan

EGYPT EXTENSION

• Egyt Visa: $25.00
• Tips to guide, drivers, and hotels staff.
• Lunches.
• Entrance fees for tombs inside Pyramids.
• Drinks.


 Locations on the map may include pre program or extension locations with main program.
Flight Details

BA 266  01APR PDXLHR   1910 1235  
BA 167  02APR LHRTLV   1705 2355  
BA 166  15APR TLVLHR   0710 1030  
BA 267  15APR LHRPDX   1530 1720
 
EGYPT
BA 266  01APR PDXLHR   1910 1235  
BA 167  02APR LHRTLV   1705 2355 
BA 401  22APR CAILHR   0700 1120  
BA 267  22APR LHRPDX   1530 1720

Including

• International flights between Portland-Tel Aviv
• 1 night at Metropolitan hotel in Tel Aviv
• 1 night at Crown Plaza Vert hotel in Dead Sea
• 1 night at Petra Panaroma hotel in Petra
• 1 night at Bristol hotel in Amman
• 2 nights at Ginosar hotel in Sea of Galilee
• 1 night at Legacy hotel in Nazareth
• 1 night at Nes Ammim Hotel in Western Galilee
• 5 nights at Grand Court hotel in Jerusalem
• Daily breakfast and 13 dinners at the hotels
• Airport assistance upon arrival and departure
• Porter services at airports and hotels
• Touring as per itinerary in deluxe motor coach vehicle
• Certified guide on touring days and transfers
• Entrance fees to sites along the itinerary
• St Peters fish Lunch in the Sea of Galilee
• Jordan Visa
• Personal headsets

EGYPT EXTENSION

• Tel Aviv – Cairo flight (there is only one direct flight, needs to be purchased in advance)
• Cairo-Portland return flight supplement
• 4 nights at Movenpick Media city hotel in Cairo or similar.
• 1 night at Jaz Fanara hotel in Sharm or similar.
• 2 nights at Meridien Airport hotel in Cairo or similar.
• Daily breakfast and 6 dinners
• Meet & assist at Cairo airport Upon Arrival and departure.
• Private transfers and tours as above itinerary by A/C vans or mini bus.
• Private English-speaking guide.
• Entrance fees for all sightseeing mentioned in above itinerary.

Excluding

• Tips to Guide and driver
• Expenses of personal nature
• Lunches ( aside from St. Peters fish lunch in the Galilee)
• Insurances of any kind
• Covid related fees ( PCR checks and so on )
• Border taxes between Israel & Jordan

EGYPT EXTENSION

• Egyt Visa: $25.00
• Tips to guide, drivers, and hotels staff.
• Lunches.
• Entrance fees for tombs inside Pyramids.
• Drinks.


Tour Hosts
Dr. Stephen Kenneth Wilmot
Dr. John E. Johnson
Professor of Leadership at Western Seminary, a writer, and a frequent study tour leader

Cancellation Penalty:
• 90-60 days prior to departure: No penalyt
• 59-30 days prior to departure: 10%
• 29-15 days prior to departure: 20%
• 14-7 days prior to departure: 50%
• 6 days - After: No refund

For registration and payment please contact:
John E. Johnson, Ph.D. 
Phone: 503.517.1865 | Cell: 503.522.6807
jjohnson@WesternSeminary.edu
www.drjohnejohnson.org

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