EXCURSIÓN ‘BIBLICAL PATHWAYS’ NOVEMBER 29 2023 – 9 DAYS

EXCURSIÓN BASIC INFORMATION and TERMS & CONDITIONS

WRITTEN MAIN TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1 & 2 – USA to the Holy Land   

Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on an overnight flight. You will be welcomed at the Tel Aviv airport by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Bethlehem to enjoy dinner before retiring for the night.

Day 3 – Bethlehem  

In Bethlehem, visit the cave where Jesus was born (Luke 2:1-7) and the Church of the Nativity. Gaze out over the Shepherds’ Field, where angels first proclaimed the Good News.

Day 4 – Qumran, Dead Sea, and Jericho   

Travel to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947.  Visit the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth. Stop in Jericho to view the ruins of the city conquered by Joshua (Joshua 6:1, 2, 20), in the distance you can also see the traditional site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11).

Day 5 – The Galilee

Worship as you sail across the Sea of Galilee. Visit Capernaum, center of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee, and visit the synagogue built on the site where Jesus taught (Matthew 4:13, 23). On the Mount of Beatitudes, contemplate the “Sermon on the Mount” (Matthew 5-7).  Explore the Church of the Fish and the Loaves at Tabgha, traditional site of the feeding of the 5,000 (Luke 9:10-17). See the Chapel of the Primacy, where Peter professed his devotion three times to the risen Christ (John 21).  In Magdala, once home to Mary Magdalene, visit a recently discovered first￾century synagogue. Recall Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist at the Jordan River.

Day 6 – Nazareth, Tel Megiddo & Caesarea   

Visit Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood home (Matthew 2:23). Look out over Tel Megiddo (Armageddon) to view one of the most important archaeological sites in Israel. Today’s last stop is Caesarea, a center of the early Christians where an angel visited Cornelius, the first Gentile believer (Acts 10), and where Paul was imprisoned for two years before appealing to Caesar.

Day 7 – Jerusalem   

Stand on the Mount of Olives and enjoy a remarkable view of the Golden City of Jerusalem. Forty days after His resurrection, Jesus ascended into heaven from this place (Acts 1:9-12). Walk to the Garden of Gethsemane and pray beneath the ancient olive trees (Matthew 26:36-44). On Mount Zion, visit the Upper Room, revered as the site of theLast Supper (Mark 14:12-26) and St. Peter in Gallicantu, the home of the High Priest Caiaphas, where Jesus was held after His arrest (Matthew 26:57).  Explore the Davidson Center and the Southern Wall Excavations, including the Teaching Steps and the Wester Wall.

Day 8 – Jerusalem   

This morning, enjoy a walking tour of the Old City of Jerusalem along the Cardo, once the main street of the city. Remember how Jesus healed on the Sabbath when you visit the Pool of Bethesda (John 5: 1-18). At Herod’s Antonia Fortress (Luke 23:1), see where Jesus was brought before Pontius Pilate. Walk the Via Dolorosa (“the Way of the Cross”) and remember the Lord’s sacrificial love at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Share communion together at the Garden Tomb in celebration of Hi Resurrection.  Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Jerusalem.

Day 9 – Return to the USA or Enjoy an Extension.

PRICE PER PERSON: $3296 Flying from Orlando FL (Single Room $748 additional)

What is included: 

• First Class Hotels
• International Flights
• Overseas Airport Transfers
• Deluxe Motor coach transportation with air conditioning
• Guided Sightseeing with Top Local Guide & Driver
• Meals as listed*
• All Entrance fees, site fees and admin fees

Not Included:

• Airport transfers for those not arriving with the group
• Visas and Transfers for all ground only passengers
• Tips for the Guide and Driver*
• Miscellaneous fees i.e. individual transfers; passports, laundry, lunches, beverages at meals &
• baggage fees
• Optional Travel Protection Program

SHORT ITINERARY:

Day 1 & 2 – USA to the Holy Land

Day 3 – Bethlehem

Day 4 – Qumran, Dead Sea, and Jericho

Day 6 – Nazareth, Tel Megiddo & Caesarea

Day 7 – Jerusalem

Day 8 – Jerusalem

Day 9 – Return to the USA or Enjoy an Extension.

HOTEL LIST:

Bethlehem, Hermitage or Similar 11/30; 12/1

Tiberias, Royal Plaza or Similar 12/2; 12/3

Jerusalem Olive Tree or Similar 12/4; 12/5; 12/6

Hotels are subject to availability and itinerary days and overnights are subject to change.

OPTIONAL EXTENSION to the Excursion ‘Biblical Pathways’

EXTENSION ARRANGEMENT DURATION: 5 Days

Day 9 – Jerash

This morning you will journey across the Allenby Bridge on your way to Jerash, one of the best preserved Roman cities in the world. Stroll through the oval piazza and wander along colonnaded streets etched by the wheels of ancient chariots. Stand in the grand theater where an onstage whisper can be heard in the top row. Continue to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 10 – Petra

Begin your journey south towards Petra today. Explore the city of Petra. Its entrance passes through a long, narrow gorge known as the Siq and can only be accessed by carriage, horseback or on foot. Once inside the city, marvel at the intricate detail of a city that was cut into the cliff sides of rose-colored rock. Travel to your hotel at the Dead Sea for dinner and overnight.

Day 11 – Madaba & Mt. Nebo

Travel to Madaba, the City of Mosaics, to visit the Church of Saint George with its sixth-century Byzantine, mosaic map showing Jerusalem and other holy sites. Continue to Mount Nebo, where Moses caught a glimpse of the Promised Land (Deut. 34). On a clear day, you can see all the way across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, to the rooftops of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 12 – Free Morning at the Dead Sea

Enjoy a free morning at your hotel. Cross the border back into Israel and enjoy dinner in Jerusalem Afterwards, you will travel to the airport in Tel Aviv to begin your journey home.

Day 13 – Return to USA

EXTENSION PRICE PER PERSON: $1098 + $138 Tips = $1236

What is Included:

• First Class Hotels
• Overseas Airport Transfers
• Deluxe Motor coach transportation with air conditioning
• Guided Sightseeing with Top Local Guide & Driver
• Meals as listed*
• All Entrance fees, site fees and admin fees

Not Included:

• Airport transfers for those not purchasing airfare from ETS
• Visas and Transfers for all ground only passengers
• Tips for the Guide and Driver*
• Miscellaneous fees i.e. individual transfers; passports, laundry, lunches, beverages at meals & baggage fees
• Optional Travel Protection Program

SHORT ITINERARY:

Day 9 – Jerash – Day 10 – Petra – Day 11 – Madaba & Mt. Nebo

Day 12 – Free Morning at the Dead Sea Day 13 – Return to USA

Hotels are subject to availability and itinerary days and overnights are subject to change

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

MAIN TOUR PRICING BASIS: Pricing is based on at least 25 guests traveling from all recruiting advisors on this date

EXTENSION PRICING BASIS: Pricing is based on at least 10 guests traveling from all recruiting advisors on this date.

BASIC TOUR ARRANGEMENT PRICING BASIS: The pricing is based on double occupancy, and on a

minimum of full-paying Clients/passengers listed above. 

INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch is the guests responsibility for payment in country)

TOURING & HOTELS: Confirmed touring and hotel schedules will be sent to you approximately 30 days prior to departure. Dietary requests must be submitted in writing and are not guaranteed. Gratuities to

Restaurant Staff and Hotel Porters are included. Tips for the guide and driver are not included. The suggested amount is $6.00 a day to the guide per person and $3.00 a day to the driver per person which should be presented at the end of the tour. Passengers without a roommate will be assessed for the single room supplement. Pricing for 3rd & 4th Clients in a room is available upon request at some but not all hotels. 

LAND/GROUND ONLY BOOKINGS (No Air purchased from ETS):

Land/Ground Only passengers must adhere to and sign the Ground Only Letter agreement:

www.etstours.com/ground-only-letter. Airport transfers are not included in the Land/Ground Only selling prices.

CHANGES: All requests for changes must be submitted in writing and approved by ETS. Changes in the tour arrangements and/or optional Pre or extension arrangements may be made up to 105 days prior to the departure date without penalty, unless tickets have been written or group/individual deposits have been paid and penalties are imposed by the airlines, cruise lines, or local operators. Changes may require signing an addendum to this agreement and/or signing a new agreement. Name changes are not permitted.

ITINERARY CHANGES: Please be advised that all touring is subject to change based on the discretion of the local operator. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this contract. While you see all the sites listed on the itinerary, the order of sites and/or days may be altered to accommodate changes in airline schedules, hotel schedules, or local conditions. If the itinerary changes necessitate overnights, you will be charged a minimum of $125 per night, per person in a double occupancy room, or a minimum of $175 per night in a single room. Meals for extra nights are not included.

BAGGAGE: Due to limited motorcoach capacity, ETS requests that tour members carry one suitcase, plus a carry-on flight bag. Garment bags cannot be handled. Additional baggage is subject to a supplemental charge. Porterage for one normal sized suitcase is included at all overseas airports, hotels, and piers, and is collected in advance by ETS. Baggage insurance is recommended to cover the possible loss or damage to guest/passenger’s baggage or personal belongings.

PASSPORT INFORMATION: Names provided by your clients/passengers must be the same as what

appears on the guest/passenger’s passport. If the names submitted do not match the passport information, please understand that there may be costly name change fees incurred by the client, that the agent will be responsible to collect and submit to ETS. Passports should not expire for at least 6 months from your return date. Passport information must be submitted to ETS along with a scanned or photocopy of the passport photo page no later than 105 days prior to travel. If Passport Information is not received 105 days prior to travel the Agent and their clients will be responsible for possible V.A.T. taxes imposed by the hotels. Passport information and digital copies can be submitted electronically at [email protected].

PRICE INCREASES: All prices quoted in this document are subject to change if not paid in full due to

currency fluctuations, fuel surcharge increases, government taxes and fees increases or unforeseen

circumstances. The agent will be notified immediately upon discovery of an increase and will have the

option of paying the difference or canceling with full refund.

ABILITY TO TRAVEL STATEMENT:

Passengers registering for the tour accept the responsibility for being in good health and able to walk 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 extremely limiting to their experiences. We reserve the right to refuse or revoke travel to anyone who is, in the sole judgment of us, incapable of group travel without causing undue demands upon the staff or other tour participants. Accessible rooms/cabins are limited and subject to confirmation after receiving the passenger’s written request.

CHILDREN:

ETS does not allow children younger than 13. Children aged 10 to 13 may only travel with a private group with written approval from the group leader. Anyone under the age of 18 must travel with a parent or legal guardian. There are no discounts or special rates for children.

STANDARD DEPOSIT SCHEDULE FOR YOUR CLIENTS:

$300 per person due at the time of registration.

Final Payment for the tour arrangements is due at 105 days prior to the tour.

Unpaid accounts will be canceled, and cancellation fees will be applied.

ADDITIONAL AND/OR ALTERNATIVE DEPOSIT TERMS:

FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED: ETS will accept either business or certified checks for deposits and final payments for all tour programs. ETS will also accept AMEX, Visa, MasterCard and Discover for

deposits and final payments on all tour programs. Checks or credit card payments will not be accepted from105 days prior to the program departure. During this period ETS will only accept either bank or cashier’s checks for any outstanding payments.

REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED 105 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OR LESS: ETS welcomes registrations after 105 days prior to departure or less. These registrations may incur an additional fee based on airline ticket and hotel availability. Additional fees will be advised upon registration.

STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY:

100% of cancellation Fees are covered by the optional Travel Protection Program, provided the premium

has been paid by the final payment date and the reason for cancellation is insurable. Clients/passengers

who do not take travel protection should be aware of the following cancellation penalties.

From day of registration to 105 days prior to departure, you will 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 your roommate into a single plus the following

charges:

104-60 days prior = $400 per person

59-45 days prior = $600 per person

44-31 days prior = 40% of total tour package cost

30-0 days prior = 100% of the total program cost

All cancellations need to be submitted in writing. On or after the day of departure, no refund will be paid for any services not used.