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2016 Holy Land Tour $3,496* YOUR ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE INCLUDES: Basic Tour & Guided Sightseeing Roundtrip International Airfare from Dallas, TX Additional baggage & optional fees may apply; see fine print for details Fuel Surcharges and Government Taxes Subject to change Admin. Fees, Entrance Fees, Gratuities & Program Fees Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner, Deluxe Motorcoaches First Class Hotels & much more! *All prices reflect a 4% cash discount STARTING AT www.eo.travel • 800-247-0017 Changing the Church, the Ministry & Individual Lives through Christian Travel www.eo.travel • 800-247-0017 www.EO.travel/mytrip Tour: HL16 Date: 021016 Code: X ID#: 54602 – 10 Days – February 10-19, 2016 Join First Methodist Mansfield with Pastors David Alexander & Mike Ramsdell

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2016 HolyLand Tour

$3,496*YOUR ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE INCLUDES:

Basic Tour & Guided SightseeingRoundtrip International Airfare from Dallas, TXAdditional baggage & optional fees may apply; see fine print for details

Fuel Surcharges and Government TaxesSubject to change

Admin. Fees, Entrance Fees, Gratuities & Program FeesDaily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner, Deluxe Motorcoaches

First Class Hotels & much more!*All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

STARTING AT

www.eo.travel • 800-247-0017

Changing the Church, the Ministry &Individual Lives through Christian Travel

www.eo.travel • 800-247-0017

www.EO.travel/mytrip Tour: HL16 Date: 021016 Code: X ID#: 54602

– 10 Days –February 10-19, 2016

Join First Methodist Mansfieldwith Pastors David Alexander & Mike Ramsdell

2016 Holy Land Tour

Day 1 - DepartYour pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on an overnight flight.

Day 2 - Arrive and overnight in NetanyaYou will be welcomed at the Tel Aviv airport by our representativebefore you transfer to your hotel in Netanya to enjoy dinner andovernight.

Day 3 - Caesarea, Mount Carmel, Megiddo, NazarethVisit the Roman aqueduct and theatre at Caesarea, a center of theearly Christians where Paul was imprisoned for two years. Here, anangel visited Cornelius, the first Gentile convert (Acts 10); and Paulwas imprisoned for two years (Acts 23:22). View Mount Carmel andrecall Elijah’s dramatic victory over the prophets of Baal (I Kings 18).Follow an ancient caravan route through the Jezreel Valley to TelMegiddo, an exciting archeological dig with layers of twenty differentcities, all built on top of each other. Conclude your day at Nazareth,Jesus’ boyhood home (Luke 26).

Day 4 - Sea of Galilee - Valley of the Doves, Magdala, Boat Ride,Ancient Boat , Capernaum, Mount of BeatitudesPass through the Valley of the Doves, which was a major pathway inthe time of Christ. Walk a portion of the Jesus Trail in the valley alongthe route Jesus and the disciples took. In Magdala, once home toMary Magdalene, visit a recently discovered first-century synagogue.Cross the waters of the Sea of Galilee on a very special boat ride,complete with an onboard worship service. At Kibbutz Nof Ginosar,see the 2,000-year-old “Ancient Boat,” a rare example of the kind ofboat in which Jesus might have sailed. Stand on the Mount ofBeatitudes to recall what it means to be blessed, and continue toCapernaum, the center of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee.

Day 5 - Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Golan Heights, Bethsaida,YardenitAt the ruins of Tel Dan, see the altar built by King Jeroboam I (I Kings12:25-30) and learn where the “House of David” fragment from theFirst Temple Period was discovered. Continue on to Caesarea Philippi,where Peter told the Lord, "You are the Christ!" (Matt. 16). A scenicdrive along the Golan Heights will give you some beautiful views ofSyria and Jordan as well as Israel. Remember your baptism at theYardenit Baptismal site, where the Jordan River exits the Sea ofGalilee on its journey southward (Matt. 3).

Day 6 - Jericho, Qumran, Masada, Dead SeaHead to Jericho to visit the ruins of the ancient city Joshua conquered(Josh. 6:20). Off in the distance, you can see the traditional site ofthe Temptation of Jesus (Matt. 4:1). Next stop is Qumran, where theDead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947 by a Bedouin shepherd.

Enjoy a visit to intriguing Masada, the spectacular mountaintopfortress built by Herod that later became the final tragic strongholdof the Jewish rebellion against the Romans. Ride the cable car to thetop to explore the fortress and look down upon the remains of theRoman camps and siege ramp below. On the way back to Jerusalem,stop at the shores of the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth, for anopportunity to take a quick dip in the mineral-laden waters.

Day 7 - Shepherd's Fields, Bethlehem, Ein Karem, IsraelMuseum/ModelIn Bethlehem, gaze out over Shepherds Field and visit the caverevered as Jesus’ birthplace (Matt. 1:18-25). Visit the Church of theNativity, built above the cave and considered the world’s oldestfunctioning church (Matt. 1:18-25). Travel to Ein Karem, birthplaceof John the Baptist and where Mary visited Elisabeth (Luke 1:26-40).In Jerusalem, explore the Israel Museum with its First Century Modelof the City of Jerusalem. Another highlight is the museum’s Shrine ofthe Book exhibit showcasing the Dead Sea Scroll book of Isaiah.

Day 8 - Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Mount Zion,Western Wall, Southern StepsStand on the Mount of Olives for a remarkable view of Jerusalem (theGolden City); Jesus stood here before ascending into heaven fortydays after His resurrection (Acts 1:9-12). In the Kidron Valley acrossfrom the walls of Jerusalem, pray as Jesus did in the Garden ofGethsemane (Matt. 26:36). Continue to Mount Zion to visit the Houseof the High Priest Caiaphas, where Jesus was questioned the nightof His betrayal (Matt. 26:57). Recall the events of the Last Supper asyou visit the traditional location of the Upper Room (Mark 14:12).Spend time in prayer at the Western Wall (the only remnant of theSecond Temple of Jerusalem) and sit on the Teaching Steps whereJesus taught.

Day 9 - Temple Mount, Pool of Bethesda, Via Dolorosa, Church ofthe Holy Sepulchre, Garden Tomb Conditions permitting, walk the Temple Mount, once the site of theTemple of Solomon and now home to the Dome of the Rock. Seewhere Jesus healed on the Sabbath at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-31). Walk the Via Dolorosa, "the Way of the Cross" to the Church ofthe Holy Sepulchre, built over the traditional sites of the crucifixionand burial of Jesus. At the Garden Tomb, share communion togetherand experience the reality of the Resurrection.

Day 10 - Return to USA Return home with a transformed faith andmemories to last a lifetime!

Walk the Land ofJesus and the Bible

*All prices reflect a 4% cash discount.

Cairo and the Route of the Exodus - $966*Day 10 Ancient Caravan Route to Mount Sinai for overnight.Day 11 Monastery of Saint Catherine; continue to Sharm el Sheik for overnight.Day 12 Wadi Feiran, Elim, Marah by the Red Sea, dinner and overnight in Cairo.Day 13 Memphis, Sakkara, Step Pyramid, Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx.Day 14 King Tut's Treasure, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Old Cairo, Coptic Church. Sail the Nile River aboard an authentic Egyptian Felucca.Day 15 Depart Egypt and arrive in the USA.

Nile Cruise - $1846*Day 10 -11 Same as Cairo and the Route of the Exodus.Day 12 Fly to Luxor. Board your Nile Cruise boat. Visits to Luxor and Karnak temples.Day 13 Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Valleys of the Kings and Queens, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Esna and cross the locks. Continue to Edfu for overnight.Day 14 Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple shared by the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Aswan and overnight.Day 15 Disembark. Visit the High Dam of Aswan, Granite Quarry, Unfinished Obelisk, and Temple of Philae. Fly to Cairo for dinner and overnight.Day 16 Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx. Day 17 Depart Egypt and arrive in the USA.

Wonders of Jordan and Petra - $936*Day 10 Cross the Allenby Bridge into Jordan. Mount Nebo, Madaba, Amman.Day 11 Petra. Return to Amman for a late dinner and overnight.Day 12 Jerash and recross border into Israel. Enjoy a final dinner before boarding your flight for the USA.Day 13 Arrive in the USA.

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THE FINE PRINTINCLUDED IN PRICE: • Roundtrip 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) • Program feesNOT INCLUDED IN PRICE: • Optional Travel Protection Program (see premium schedule) • Extensions and optional sightseeing as listed in the brochure • Miscellaneous fees such as individual transfers; passports, laundry, lunches, beverages at meals, baggage fees • Voluntary “Love Offering” for guide and driver • $100 Document fee for Non-US/Canadian residentsALSO NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE - will appear on your statement:Extension Border taxes, visas and other fees.ACCOMMODATIONS: Price is based on double occupancy. When available, single rooms are often smaller than doubles. WhileEOT will try to match roommates, EOT cannot guarantee a roommate will be available. Roommates maybe assigned as late as 35 days prior to departure and, if one is not available or you request a single room,the following charges apply: $748 during the basic week; $298 for Cairo, $398 for Nile Cruise, $198 forJordan.PAYMENT: All prices reflect a 4% discount for full payment via check. A full deposit of $300 per person is required.An additional deposit of $1200 and full Travel protection premium is due 10/28/15. Travel ProtectionPremiums must be paid in addition to initial or second deposit prior to the final payment for coverage tobe in effect. Final payment for trip is due 12/12/15. 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 eligible.REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED 105 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OR LESS:We welcome registrations received after 10/28/15. Registrations received after this date may incur anadditional fee based on air and cruise availability. Additional fees will be advised upon registration. CANCELLATION FEES: 100% of Cancellation Fees are covered by the optional Travel Protection Program, provided premium hasbeen paid and reason for cancellation is insurable. Those who do not take travel protection should beaware of the following cancellation penalties: From day of registration to 105 days prior to departure, youwill be charged the $100 non-refundable administrative fee plus any airline fees. Additionally, thereafter,you will be charged any airline penalties and a single room supplement if your cancellation forces yourroommate into a single 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. In addition, cancellation fees for NileCruise are: 59-31 days = 25% of extension cost; 30-0 days = 100%. Submit cancellation in writing. On orafter day of departure, there will be no refund for any services not used.FIT TO TRAVEL STATEMENT:Passengers registering for the tour accept the responsibility for being in good health and able towalk and travel on the tour. Because many of the sites are not accessible to the physically challenged,those needing oxygen, wheelchairs, or other ambulatory assistance will find the tour extremelylimiting to their experiences. If you have questions, please contact Educational Opportunities ToursInc. for more details.PRICE INCREASES:All prices quoted in this brochure are subject to change prior to payment in full due to currency fluctuations,fuel surcharge increases, government taxes and fees increases or unforeseen circumstances. In addition,you may be subject to a price increase after payment in full has been received due to potential governmentimposed taxes and fees.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 destinationwill be economy class on IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEX non-refundable, non-amendable tickets for groups of 10 or more flying together on entire itinerary.FLIGHT TIMES:All flights are subject to change by the airlines without advance notice. EOT is not responsible for suchchanges or delays and does not reimburse expenses resulting from such delays. If you are making yourown flight arrangements to the departure city, we recommend you purchase a ticket that can be exchangedwithout large penalties.ADDITIONAL AIRLINE FEES:You will likely incur additional airline checked baggage fees that are not included in the price of the tour.These fees vary by airline and are at the airline's discretion on each segment of the flight itinerary.Additionally, you may incur optional fees (food, excess baggage, overweight baggage, items of personalnature, etc.) as well. For more information, visit www.eo.travel/travelinfo/airlinefees.aspx.DEVIATIONS:Deviations from the standard tour program must be submitted in writing and are subject to a minimum of$80 per person assessment fee plus any additional airline fees, if applicable. Transfers for passengerswho deviate are not included.ITINERARY CHANGES:Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this brochure. While you will see all sites listed inthis brochure, the order of sites and/or days and number of days may be altered to accommodate changesin airline, hotel schedules, and local conditions. Due to airline schedules, some participants may receiveone or two extra leisure days at a nominal per day charge and some extensions may not be available onall departure dates. If itinerary changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged $125 per night;single rooms $175 per night. Meals for extra nights are not included.VALIDITY DATE:This brochure is valid until 2/11/2015. If validity date has passed, current brochures may be found atwww.eo.travel. 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EOT assumes noliability for injury, death, damage, loss, theft, accident, delay or irregularity which may occur by reason ofany negligent or willful act or omission of any suppliers of service. EOT does not own or operate any ofthe suppliers of services to your tour. Similarly without limiting the foregoing, passenger agrees to holdEOT harmless for any defect in any vehicle, plane, boat, bus, car, van or other vehicle, act of war orinsurrection, terrorist activity, revolt or other civil uprising, military action, strikes or labor unrest or any Actof God or for any other act of any third party. Florida law will be applicable to any dispute which arises outof/or concerns this brochure or your tour. 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Additional Cancellation ProtectionWhen You purchase this Travel Protection Plan at or before the finalpayment due date for Your Trip, you also receive the EducationalOpportunities Tours Pre-Departure Cancellation Waiver Benefit thatallows you to cancel your Educational Opportunities Tours travelarrangements up to the day of departure for any reason (excludesno shows and those not permitted boarding). With this EducationalOpportunities Tours Cancellation Waiver, your non-refundable landcancellation penalties will be refunded in Educational OpportunitiesTours travel certificates. Certain travel programs are not eligible forthis benefit, such as cruise and land programs listed and detailed onthe Educational Opportunities website (www.eo.travel). Premiumsmust be paid in addition to initial or second deposit prior to thefinal payment for coverage to be in effect.