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Includes:

٠ Basic Tour

٠ First Class Hotels

٠ Buffet Breakfast & Dinner Daily

٠Deluxe Motorcoaches & Guided Sightseeing

٠ Roundtrip International Airfare from Atlanta

(Foreign Airlines Only)

(Additional baggage & Optional fees may apply, see fine print for details)

٠ Fuel Surcharges & Government Taxes (Subject to Change)

٠ Admin. Fees, Entrance Fees, Gratuities, Program Fees

& More!

All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

Join Richard and Barbara Pletsch

and Charlie and Phyllis Green

Journey Through

the Bible11 Days of Biblical Understanding

• Jerusalem

• Bethlehem

• Seaof Galilee

• Jacob’s Well

• Samaria

• Emmaus

• Nebi Samuel

• ValleyofElah

• Nazareth

• Megiddo

• Mt Carmel

• Caesarea

• Jericho

• Qumran

• Dead Sea

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October 20 - 31, 2014

Starting at an All Inclusive Price of

$3496* from Atlanta

Charlie and Phyllis Green

Richard and Barbara Pletsch

Journey through the BibleDay by Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Depart USAYour spiritual pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on aninternational flight.

Day 2 - Arrive in the Holy Land You will be welcomed to the Holy Land by our airport repre-sentative and transferred to your hotel in Bethlehem for din-ner and overnight.

Day 3 - Kasr El Yehud, Jericho, Bethlehem Visit the Baptismal Site at Kasr el Yehud, the traditional siteof the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. Jericho is the old-est known inhabited city in the world. Visitthe ruins of the ancient city, which wasconquered by Joshua (Josh. 6: 1, 2, 20) andsee parts of the ancient city walls whichhave been uncovered. From Jericho youcan see the traditional site of the Tempta-tion of Jesus (Matt .4: 1 -11) and theJudean wilderness. Look out over the Val-ley of the Shadow toward St. George's monastery (Psalms23). In Bethlehem visit the cave where Jesus was born andthe church which has been constructed on the site (Matthew1: 18 -25; Luke 2: 1 -7). Nearby, visit the Shepherds’ Fieldwhere the Good News was first heard. Overnight in Bethle-hem.

Day 4 - Qumran, and MasadaTravel to Qumran, site of the Dead Sea Scroll discovery, to

discuss the mysterious community of Es-senes who once lived on the shores of theDead Sea. Visit Masada, Herod’s moun-taintop fortress which became the laststronghold of the Jewish Rebellion againstthe Romans. Ride the cable car to the topto explore. Peer down upon the remainsof the Roman camps and siege ramp

below. We’ll journey to the oasis of Ein Gedi, where Davidand his men sought refuge from Saul (1 Samuel 23).Time per-mitting; you’ll stop briefly at the Shores of the Dead Sea fora quick dip in the salt and mineral laden waters. Return toBethlehem for overnight.

Day 5 - Jacob's Well, Samaria, Nazareth, Cana, Sea ofGalilee Today visit modern day Nablus (ancient Shechem) and seeJacob's well where Christ encountered the Samaritan woman(John 4). See Mt. Ebal and Mt. Gerizim where the Israelitesrecited the blessings and cursings of the Law. Continue to

Samaria, the capital of the Northern Kingdom, and home toAhab and Jezebel. Continue past Tel Dothan, thought to bethe place where Joseph found his brothers with their flocks(Genesis 37). We’ll visit Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood home(Matthew 2: 23) and Cana, the site of Christ's first miracle.With Bible in hand, cross the waters of the Sea of Galilee

aboard a Kinnereth Sailing Company boat.Along the way, participate in a special onboard worship service. (Non-BrochureNote: Sail from Ein Gev to Jesus Boat)See the 2,000 year old boat that sailed theSea in the days of Jesus. Check into yourGalilee hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 6 - Northern Israel and the Galilee Today we’ll journey to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter pro-claimed, "You are the Christ" (Matthew 16). Travel to Caper-naum, the center of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee. Visit thesynagogue which stands on the site where Jesus taught. Recallhis teaching and preaching the gospel of the kingdom (Matt.4:13, 23). Travel to the Mount of Beatitude where Jesuspreached to the people (Matt. 5 -7). At Tabgha, the traditionallocation for the calling of the disciples and the feeding of the5000, you’ll visit the Church of the Fish and the Loaves (Luke9:10 -17). You’ll also visit the Chapel of the Primacy wherethree times Peter professed his devotion to the risen Christ(John 21).

Day 7 - Megiddo, Sepphoris, Mt. Carmel, Caesarea Travel the ancient caravan route through the Jezreel Valley toTel Megiddo where 20 different cities lie superimposed uponeach other. Visit Sepphoris, the cosmopolitan Roman capitalof Galilee until Herod Antipas built Tiberias. It is heralded asthe traditional birthplace of Mary. Ascend Mt. Carmel whereElijah defeated the prophets of Baal and overlook modernday Haifa (I Kings 18). Visit the Roman Aqueduct and The-atre at Caesarea, a center of the early Christians. Here, Cor-nelius became the first Gentile convert to the new religion(Acts 10) and Paul was imprisoned before being taken toRome for Trial. Look out over Jerusalem from Mount Scopusbefore checking into your Jerusalem hotel for dinner andovernight.

Day 8 - Jerusalem Leave the Old City and stand atop the Mount of Olives asJesus did and enjoy a remarkable view of the "Golden City"of Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount and Dome of theRock. Forty days after His resurrection, Jesus ascended intoheaven from the Mount of Olives (Acts 1: 9 -12). Walk to the

Garden of Gethsemane and pray there as Jesus prayed (Matt.26:36 -44). Stroll down the Kidron Valley to the GihonSpring, the ancient water source of the city of Jerusalem andsee the entrance to Hezekiah’s Tunnel. On Mount Zion youwill stand in the Upper Room, revered as the site of the LastSupper (Mark 14: 12 -26). Understand better the Jerusalemof Jesus’ day with a look at the First Cen-tury Model of the City of Jerusalem, nowhoused at the Israel Museum. The mu-seum itself houses 10,000 years of arche-ological artifacts. Also visit the Shrine ofthe Book, where the Book of Isaiah, dis-covered among the Dead Sea Scrolls, isdisplayed.

Day 9 - Jerusalem Conditions Permitting; walk the Temple Mount. This morn-ing enjoy a walking tour of the Old City of Jerusalem, andwalk the Cardo, the ancient main street of the Old City oncelined with shops and now partially restored. Visit the David-son Center and the Southern Wall Excavations including theTeaching Steps, the Western Wall. Follow the Herodian Sup-port Wall and walk on First Century pavement in the Rabbi's

Tunnel. View the Pool of Bethesda (John5: 1-31) where Jesus performed the Sab-bath miracle. Visit Herod’s AntoniaFortress where Jesus was brought beforePontius Pilate (Luke 23: 1 -11). Walk theVia Dolorosa, "the Way of the Cross", andstand in reverence at the Church of theHoly Sepulchre. Visit the Garden Tomb,

possible site of the garden of Joseph of Arimathea and ex-perience the reality of the Resurrection.

Day 10 - Free Day Explore Jerusalem on your own or rest and reflect on the bib-lical sites already seen.

Day 11 - Nebi Samuel, Emmaus, Valley of Elah See the Archaeological study being done at Emek Tzurim,where excavations from under the Temple Mount are beingstudied. This afternoon, visit Nebi Samuel, thought to bethe burial place of the prophet Samuel and for a final viewof Jerusalem. Travel to Emmaus where Jesus, after His res-urrection, was invited to visit with two of his disciples whodid not recognize Him until He blessed and broke bread withthem (Luke 24:13-17, 28-31). We will hold a small servicehere. After dinner, continue to the airport for your returnflight to the USA.

Day 12 - Return to the USA Return home with memories of the people and places of theHoly Land.

Holy Land 2014 Lecture Series:• Jerusalem in the Time of Jesus • Jesus’ Ministry in the Galilee • Geography & Its Impact on the Bible • Contemporary Issues: Viewpoints from Palestinian & Israeli Speakers

Educational Theme: • Jesus: His Life, His Time, His Land, His Hebrew Faith • Two Units of CEU Credits Available

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INCLUDEDRoundtrip International Airfare, Deluxe Motorcoaches, 1st Class Hotels, Guided Sightseeing,Entrance fees to sites visited, Breakfast & Dinner daily. Gratuities, Fuel Surcharges $600, Taxes$98 (Increases in government Tax and Fees are subject to change)

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE:1)Optional Travel Protection Program (see box); 2)Miscellaneous fees such as Individual Transfers;Passports, Laundry, Lunches, Beverages at Meals; 4)Voluntary “Love Offering” for Guide and Driver;5)$100 Document fee for Non-US/Canadian residents; 6)Tips for the Red Sea Cruise (paid on-board).

PAYMENT: All prices reflect a 4% discount for full payment via check. A full deposit of $300 per personis required. An additional deposit of $1500 and full Travel protection premium is due07/07/2014. Travel Protection Premiums must be paid in addition to initial or second depositprior to the final payment for coverage to be in effect. Final payment for trip is due 08/21/2014.Thereafter, a late payment fee of $100 will be assessed.

SAVINGS:Early registration discounts are deducted from the balance of your bill. Hosts/Co-hosts are not el-igible.

ADDITIONAL AIRLINE FEESYou may incur additional airline baggage and optional fees (food, Excess Baggage, Items ofa Personal Nature etc...) these can be found at www.eo.travel/travelinfo/airlinefees.aspx andwill be charged by the airline at check in.

PRICE INCREASESAll prices quoted in this brochure are subject to change if not paid in full due to currencyfluctuations, fuel surcharge increases, government taxes and fees increases or unforeseencircumstances. You will be notified immediately upon discovery of an increase and will havethe option of paying the difference or canceling with full refund.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Price is based on double occupancy. When available, single rooms are often smaller than dou-bles.While EOT will try to match roommates, EOT cannot guarantee a roommate will be available.Roommates may be assigned as late as 35 days prior to departure and, if one is not available oryou request a single room, the following charges apply: $648.

AIRLINE ROUTES and TICKETS:In order to keep prices low, EOT does not guarantee the most direct routing to your final destination. Once “printed”, airline tickets cannot be changed or refunded thereafter. Air transportation to/from your destination will be economy class on IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEXnon-refundable, non-amendable tickets for groups of 10 or more flying together on entire itinerary.

FLIGHT TIMES:All flight times are subject to change by the airlines without advance notice. EOT is not responsible for such changes or delays and does not reimburse expenses resulting fromsuch delays. If making own flight arrangements to departure city, we recommend you purchase aticket which can be changed without large penalties.

ITINERARY CHANGES:Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this brochure. While you will see all sites listedin this brochure, the order of sites and/or days and number of days may be altered to accommodatechanges in airline, hotel schedules, and local conditions. Due to airline schedules, some participantsmay receive one or two extra leisure days at a nominal per day charge and some extensions may notbe available on all departure dates. If itinerary changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged$100 per night; single rooms $180 per night. Meals for extra nights are not included.

CANCELLATION FEES: 100% of Cancellation Fees are covered by the optional Travel Protection Program provided premium has been paid and reason for cancellation is insurable. Those who do not taketravel protection should be aware of the following cancellation penalties: From day of reg-istration to 105 days prior to departure, you will be charged the $100 non-refundable admin-istrative fee plus any airline fees. Additionally, thereafter, you will be charged any airlinepenalties and a single room supplement if your cancellation forces your roommate into asingle plus the following charges: 104-60 days = $400; 59-45 days = $600; 44-31 days = 40%of total cost; 30 days to day of departure = 100% of total cost. Submit cancellation in writing.On or after day of departure, no refund for any services not used.

FIT TO TRAVEL STATEMENT:Passengers registering for the tour accept the responsibility for being in good health andable to walk and travel on the tour. Because many of the sites are not accessible to the phys-ically challenged , those needing wheelchairs, oxygen, or other ambulatory assistance willfind the tour extremely limiting in their experiences. If you have questions, please contactEducational Opportunities Tours Inc, for more details.

REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED 105 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OR LESS:We welcome registrations after 07/07/2014. Registrations received 105 days prior to depar-ture or less may incur an additional fee based on air availability. Additional fees will be ad-vised upon registration.

VALIDITY DATE:This brochure is valid until January 1, 2014. If validity date has passed, current brochuresmay be found at www.eo.travel. Registrations will still be accepted after the validity date!

RELEASE INFORMATIONPayment of deposit indicates permission for EOT or its agents to record the registrant’s participationand appearance on video tape, audio tape, film, photograph, or any other medium and to use theregistrant’s name, likeness, voice, comments, submitted documentation, written papers, and/or bi-ographical material without restrictions or limitation for any advertising, marketing, publicity, edu-cational or promotional purpose which EOT or its agents deem appropriate, unless the registrant orguardian otherwise notifies EOT in writing prior to departure.Except where otherwise stated, EOT acts only as agent for the relevant supplier in securing hotels,transportation and other travel services and in no event shall EOT be liable for failure by any suchsupplier to render any transportation, lodging or other travel service to be provided on the tour.EOT assumes no liability for injury, death, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which mayoccur by reason of any negligent or willful act or omission of any suppliers of service. EOT doesnot own or operate any of the suppliers of services to your tour. Similarly without limiting the fore-going, passenger agrees to hold EOT harmless for any defect in any vehicle, plane, boat, bus, car,van or other vehicle, act of war or insurrection, terrorist activity, revolt or other civil uprising, militaryaction, strikes or labor unrest or any Act of God or for any other act of any third party. Florida lawwill be applicable to any dispute which arises out of/or concerns this brochure or your tour. Anyand all litigation must be brought only in and for courts in Polk County, Florida to the exclusion oflitigation anywhere else in the world.Enrollment in and payment of deposit constitutes your acceptance of the “Fine Print”. Ed-ucational Opportunities Tours is the tour operator and is solely responsible for the travelprogram. Educational Opportunities Tours is registered with the State of Florida as a Sellerof Travel. Registration No. ST24130. CST2027682-40

This is a brief description of the plan available for all Travel Protection sales for Trips departing January 1, 2013 and after. Certain exclusions and limitations apply andare detailed in the Certificate of Coverage. For example, coverage does not apply to: any Sickness or condition of you, a Traveling Companion or a Family Membertraveling with you that existed during the 60 days prior to the effective date of the coverages (this exclusion is waived if payment for this plan is received at or before theinitial deposit/payment for your Trip), suicide, normal pregnancy, war or any act of war. Other Covered Reasons, as defined, includes the following events or their conse-quences: Cancellation or Interruption of your Trip due to: Inclement Weather, unannounced Strike, mechanical breakdown that causes complete cessation of services ofYour Common Carrier for at least 12 consecutive hours; a documented traffic accident while en route to departure; being hijacked or quarantined; jury duty; destructionof your home or destination by fire, flood, burglary or natural disaster; being called to the emergency service of government to provide aid or relief in the event of a naturaldisaster; a documented theft of passports or visas; a transfer of employment of 250 miles or more; or Revocation of military leave. For further information ask for the Cer-tificate of Coverage which fully details the coverages, provisions, limitations and exclusions of the plan offered and is available to you, upon request, at any time prior toyour purchase of the plan.This plan is underwritten by: United States Fire Insurance Company, Eatontown, NJ. Benefits are administered by: Trip Mate, Inc.*, 9225Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 64114, 1-800-888-7292 (*in CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency).

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Part A -Travel Arrangement Benefits are provided by Educational Opportunities Tours. Part B - Travel Protection Benefits are provided by United States Fire Insurance Co.* For New York Residents Only: Part A Benefits are travel arrangement benefits underwritten by United States Insurance Company.

Additional Cancellation ProtectionWhen You purchase this Travel Protection Plan at or beforethe final payment due date for Your Trip, you also receivethe Educational Opportunities Tours Pre-Departure Cancel-lation Waiver Benefit that allows you to cancel your Educa-tional Opportunities Tours travel arrangements up to the dayof departure for any reason (excludes no shows and thosenot permitted boarding). With this Educational OpportunitiesTours Cancellation Waiver, your non-refundable land can-cellation penalties will be refunded in Educational Opportu-nities Tours travel certificates. Certain travel programs arenot eligible for this benefit, such as cruise and land pro-grams listed and detailed on the Educational Opportunitieswebsite (www.eo.travel).Premiums must be paid in addi-tion to initial or second deposit prior to the final pay-ment for coverage to be in effect.

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