ACCOMMODATIONS: MEALS: and DINNERS Phoenix, AZ [email protected] Israel & Turkey BEGINS...

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September 18 28, 2017 $4,700 from NEW YORK (Based on minimum of 15 passengers) ArkDiscovery.com TOUR HOST: Mr. Kevin Fisher RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY: Land arrangements including surface transportation: Maranatha Tours Inc., and the participating Tour Operators operate the land tours offered under this program only as agents of the railroads, car rental contractors, steamship lines, hotels, bus operators, sightseeing contractors and others which provide the actual land arrangements and are not liable for any act, omission, delay, injury, loss or damage or non-performance occurring in connection with these land arrangements. International air carriers and other IATA carriers, steamship lines and other transportation companies whose services are featured in these tours are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their conveyance. The passage contract in use by these companies when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the companies and the purchaser of these tours and/or passage. The tour operator reserves the right to change the itinerary, delete or substitute sites when tour operator feels it to be in the best interest of the tour. Maranatha Tours does not provide additional assitance to any passengers that have physical or mobility limitations as tour itineraries require full mobility. Please advise Maranatha Tours if you have any limitations that may impact your tour. CHANGE FEE: All changes not received in writing by Maranatha Tours at least 45 days prior to departure will incure a $75 change fee per person for each revision (that is in addition to any other charges per revision once the basic or pre/post tour package has been confirmed). LAND ARRANGEMENTS: The tour operator reserves the right to change the itinerary due to emergencies. If itinerary changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged $90 to $125 per night; single rooms- $130 per night. Meals for extra nights are not included. DEVIATIONS: Deviations will incur a $125 fee, plus any other additional costs associated with services included in the basic or pre/post tour. Transfers are included in our group round-trip programs, passengers who deviate or purchase land only packages will be responsible for arriving and leaving independently and must transfer at their own expense. CREDIT CARDS: All prices include a 5% reduction for payment by cash, check or money order. • 91+ Days Prior: No penalty of deposit (Except for $100.00 per person administration fee plus any airline fees) • 90-61 Days Prior: ($300 for international tour, $500 for international tour and cruise plus any airline fees) • 60-46 Days Prior: 40% of tour cost • 45-31 Days Prior: 65% of tour cost • 30-16 Days Prior: 85% of tour cost • 15 Days Prior or less: 100% of tour cost TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACCOMMODATIONS: First class hotels based on twin occupancy with bath. Single-room supplement totals for Israel & Turkey: $470. MEALS: Unlimited buffet, Israel & Turkey BREAKFASTS 9 and DINNERS 9. Except that no meals are provided in USA. Extra charge for coffee, tea or other beverage not included in the menu of the day. If a passenger chooses not to have a meal, there will be no refund for unused meals. AIRLINE ROUTES & TICKETS: In order to keep prices low, MTI does not guarantee the most direct routing to your final destination. Once “printed” or “issued”, 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 APEX non-refundable, non-amendable tickets for groups of 10 or more flying together on entire itinerary. Full payment is due 45 days prior to commencement of travel. If the passenger cancels within 35 days of departure or after air tickets are written (whichever comes sooner), then 100% of airfare will be forfeited by passenger. All airfares are subject to government approval and change without notice. AIR--Because the travel dates are more than 6 months away, the costs and schedules could change. Please Note: A New York overnight may be necessary for any groups traveling from the West Coast, either on the outbound or return. Airline tickets are issued 30 days prior to departure. Seat assignments can be requested but are not guaranteed as tickets are issued in bulk. ADDITIONAL AIRLINE FEES: You may incur additional airline baggage and optional fees (food, Excess Baggage, Items of a Personal Nature etc...) and will be charged by the airline at check in. TIPS AND TAXES: Tips to guides & drivers, gratuities to porters, restaurant and hotel servers, fuel surcharges, foreign departure taxes and visas (for US passport holders) are included in the tour cost. (Increases in government taxes, fuel surcharges, gratuities and visas fees are subject to change). The taxes as of print are: Israel & Turkey $588, the tips as of print are: Israel & Turkey $173 per person. Turkey visas are $20 and are included SIGHTSEEING: By modern motor coach including services of English speaking guides and entrance fees to places included in the itinerary. Where available all groups will be provided with portable listening devices. Passengers are responsible for loss or damage of the device. NOT INCLUDED: Passport, laundry, wines, liquors, mineral waters and after-dinner coffee or tea, meals not included in the itinerary, room service, sightseeing or services other than those specifically mentioned. Baggage fees and surcharges are different for every airline therefore please contact the airline for specific baggage allowance and fees. Maranatha Tours is not responsible for these related fees as this is solely the responsibility of the passenger. TOUR PROTECTION PLAN: (optional): Maranatha Tours Inc. recommends you purchase a Tour Protection Plan for Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical and Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation, Trip Delay, Baggage Delay, and more. PASSPORTS, VISAS: A valid US passport is required for US citizens. If you do not have a passport please contact your local passport office. Passports must be valid 6 months after return date. For all other nationalities please consult the country’s consulate as VISA fees may be different. TOUR PRICE:Price is based on international tariffs and rates in effect on date of proposal and is subject to change should there be a revision in AIR or LAND rates prior to payment in full of the tour price. Price is based on a minimum of passengers using double occupancy. In the event that a minimum of passengers does not book the tour within 91 days of departure the agent reserves the right to cancel the tour. You will be notified immediately upon any increase and will have the option of paying the difference or canceling with full refund. Late booking or changes may result in an additional fee. Maranatha Tours Inc. reserves the right to correct invoices, itineraries, and/or brochures without notice. PRICE INCREASES All prices quoted in this brochure are subject to change if not paid in full due to currency fluctuations, fuel surcharge increases, government taxes and fees increases or unforeseen circumstances. You will be notified immediately upon discovery of an increase and will have the option of paying the difference or canceling with full refund. LAND ONLY: From time to time a tour may be canceled due to not materializing. If you choose to purchase a land only package and arrange your own domestic and international flight independently, Maranatha Tours Inc. will not be responsible for domestic, international flights or transfers of any kind. Maranatha Tours is not responsible for any International flight schedule changes. If domestic tickets are purchased by an individual all penalties and fare differences will be paid by the client. DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION:A deposit of $500 per person is required to secure reservations, which will be applied to the price of the tour. The balance to be paid in full not later than 6 weeks prior to departure of the tour. Thereafter, a $100 late payment fee will be assessed. Reservations made within 30 days of departure are subject to $75 late reservation charge. All cancellations must be in writing by letter, fax or e-mail to Maranatha Tours and will be in effect on the date of receipt by Maranatha Tours. There is no exception to cancellation fee. Any exceptions must be in writing from Maranatha Tours Inc. Air penalties are not part of the percentages below and vary based on the airline policy at the time of ticket issue. Returned checks incur a $30 NSF fee. ITINERARY CHANGES: If itinerary changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged $90 to $125 per night per passenger; single rooms- $130 to $150 per night. Meals for extra nights are not included. EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS:Foreign currency exchange rates fluctuate daily. In the past years the, Euro rates versus the US Dollar fluctuated from a low below 1.10 to almost 1.70 (meaning that one Euro cost $1.10 to $1.70 US). It is very difficult to set the price of a tour when we cannot predict what exchange rates will do. We price our tours at $1.10 = € 1 and adjust for fluctuations at final billing. If the rate drops below the original rate, we pass the savings on If rates increases, we must pass those costs on. CLICK - SCAN - PRINT REGISTRATION FORM Enclosed is my/our $____________ deposit ($500 per person) Legal Name: _______________________________________ _______________________________________ First/Middle/Last (As it appears on your passport) Street Address: ____________________________________ City: ________________State: ______Zip: ______________ Phone: _____________ Work Phone:____________________ Email Address: ____________________________________ Birth Date: ______/_____/______ Age______ M F Birth Date: ______/_____/______ Age______ M F Emergency Contact: __________________ Relationship_________ *** (ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE) Maranatha Tours, Inc. 18428 N. 42nd Place Phoenix, AZ 85032 Phone: (602) 788-8864 Email: [email protected] www.maranathatours.com Make checks payable to “Maranatha Tours, Inc.” and mail to the above address. www.maranathatours.com/Fisher-Sep-2017-Israel-&-Turkey Please try to accommodate me with a Roommate I do request a single room @ Israel & Turkey $470. Travel Protection Plan (MUST SELECT ONE): I/We (OPT IN) (accept) the Tour Protection Plan I/We (OPT OUT) (decline) the Tour Protection Plan Signature:______________________ Date: _____ Reserve domestic air from______________________ Mr. Kevin Fisher - Departure Date September 18 2017 #170930 By signing below, I certify that I have read the "Fine Print", understand its content, and agree to its terms including but not limited to additional fees that may apply if full payment has not been received. Signature:______________________ Date: ____ Signature:______________________ Date: ____ minors require parental or guardian signature For further information please contact: Mr. Kevin Fisher ArkDiscovery.com 353 John McCoin Road Sparta, TN 38583 [email protected]

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Page 1: ACCOMMODATIONS: MEALS: and DINNERS Phoenix, AZ ...kevin2@arkdiscovery.com Israel & Turkey BEGINS HERE / CAESAREA / MEGIDDO / NAZARETH / TIBERIAS Apon arrival we are met by our guide

September 18 ‐ 28, 2017$4,700 from NEW YORK

(Based on minimum of 15 passengers)

ArkDiscovery.com

TOUR HOST: Mr. Kevin Fisher

RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY: Land arrangements including surface transportation: Maranatha Tours Inc., and the participating Tour Operators operate the land tours offered under this program only as agents of the railroads, car rental contractors, steamship lines, hotels, bus operators, sightseeing contractors and others which provide the actual land arrangements and are not liable for any act, omission, delay, injury, loss or damage or non-performance occurring in connection with these land arrangements. International air carriers and other IATA carriers, steamship lines and other transportation companies whose services are featured in these tours are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their conveyance. The passage contract in use by these companies when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the companies and the purchaser of these tours and/or passage. The tour operator reserves the right to change the itinerary, delete or substitute sites when tour operator feels it to be in the best interest of the tour. Maranatha Tours does not provide additional assitance to any passengers that have physical or mobility limitations as tour itineraries require full mobility. Please advise Maranatha Tours if you have any limitations that may impact your tour.CHANGE FEE: All changes not received in writing by Maranatha Tours at least 45 days prior to departure will incure a $75 change fee per person for each revision (that is in addition to any other charges per revision once the basic or pre/post tour package has been confirmed).LAND ARRANGEMENTS: The tour operator reserves the right to change the itinerary due to emergencies. If itinerary changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged $90 to $125 per night; single rooms- $130 per night. Meals for extra nights are not included.DEVIATIONS: Deviations will incur a $125 fee, plus any other additional costs associated with services included in the basic or pre/post tour. Transfers are included in our group round-trip programs, passengers who deviate or purchase land only packages will be responsible for arriving and leaving independently and must transfer at their own expense.CREDIT CARDS: All prices include a 5% reduction for payment by cash, check or money order.

• 91+ Days Prior: No penalty of deposit(Except for $100.00 per person administration fee plus any airline fees)

• 90-61 Days Prior:($300 for international tour, $500 for international tour and cruise plus any airline fees)

• 60-46 Days Prior: 40% of tour cost• 45-31 Days Prior: 65% of tour cost• 30-16 Days Prior: 85% of tour cost• 15 Days Prior or less: 100% of tour cost

TERMS AND CONDITIONSACCOMMODATIONS: First class hotels based on twin occupancy with bath. Single-room supplement totals for Israel & Turkey: $470.MEALS: Unlimited buffet, Israel & Turkey BREAKFASTS 9 and DINNERS 9. Except that no meals are provided in USA. Extra charge for coffee, tea or other beverage not included in the menu of the day. If a passenger chooses not to have a meal, there will be no refund for unused meals.AIRLINE ROUTES & TICKETS: In order to keep prices low, MTI does not guarantee the most direct routing to your final destination. Once “printed” or “issued”, 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 APEX non-refundable, non-amendable tickets for groups of 10 or more flying together on entire itinerary. Full payment is due 45 days prior to commencement of travel. If the passenger cancels within 35 days of departure or after air tickets are written (whichever comes sooner), then 100% of airfare will be forfeited by passenger. All airfares are subject to government approval and change without notice. AIR--Because the travel dates are more than 6 months away, the costs and schedules could change. Please Note: A New York overnight may be necessary for any groups traveling from the West Coast, either on the outbound or return. Airline tickets are issued 30 days prior to departure. Seat assignments can be requested but are not guaranteed as tickets are issued in bulk. ADDITIONAL AIRLINE FEES: You may incur additional airline baggage and optional fees (food, Excess Baggage, Items of a Personal Nature etc...) and will be charged by the airline at check in.TIPS AND TAXES: Tips to guides & drivers, gratuities to porters, restaurant and hotel servers, fuel surcharges, foreign departure taxes and visas (for US passport holders) are included in the tour cost. (Increases in government taxes, fuel surcharges, gratuities and visas fees are subject to change). The taxes as of print are: Israel & Turkey $588, the tips as of print are: Israel & Turkey $173 per person. Turkey visas are $20 and are includedSIGHTSEEING: By modern motor coach including services of English speaking guides and entrance fees to places included in the itinerary. Where available all groups will be provided with portable listening devices. Passengers are responsible for loss or damage of the device.NOT INCLUDED: Passport, laundry, wines, liquors, mineral waters and after-dinner coffee or tea, meals not included in the itinerary, room service, sightseeing or services other than those specifically mentioned. Baggage fees and surcharges are different for every airline therefore please contact the airline for specific baggage allowance and fees. Maranatha Tours is not responsible for these related fees as this is solely the responsibility of the passenger. TOUR PROTECTION PLAN: (optional): Maranatha Tours Inc. recommends you purchase a Tour Protection Plan for Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical and Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation, Trip Delay, Baggage Delay, and more.PASSPORTS, VISAS: A valid US passport is required for US citizens. If you do not have a passport please contact your local passport office. Passports must be valid 6 months after return date. For all other nationalities please consult the country’s consulate as VISA fees may be different.TOUR PRICE:Price is based on international tariffs and rates in effect on date of proposal and is subject to change should there be a revision in AIR or LAND rates prior to payment in full of the tour price. Price is based on a minimum of passengers using double occupancy. In the event that a minimum of passengers does not book the tour within 91 days of departure the agent reserves the right to cancel the tour. You will be notified immediately upon any increase and will have the option of paying the difference or canceling with full refund. Late booking or changes may result in an additional fee. Maranatha Tours Inc. reserves the right to correct invoices, itineraries, and/or brochures without notice. PRICE INCREASES All prices quoted in this brochure are subject to change if not paid in full due to currency fluctuations, fuel surcharge increases, government taxes and fees increases or unforeseen circumstances. You will be notified immediately upon discovery of an increase and will have the option of paying the difference or canceling with full refund.LAND ONLY: From time to time a tour may be canceled due to not materializing. If you choose to purchase a land only package and arrange your own domestic and international flight independently, Maranatha Tours Inc. will not be responsible for domestic, international flights or transfers of any kind. Maranatha Tours is not responsible for any International flight schedule changes. If domestic tickets are purchased by an individual all penalties and fare differences will be paid by the client.DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION:A deposit of $500 per person is required to secure reservations, which will be applied to the price of the tour. The balance to be paid in full not later than 6 weeks prior to departure of the tour. Thereafter, a $100 late payment fee will be assessed. Reservations made within 30 days of departure are subject to $75 late reservation charge. All cancellations must be in writing by letter, fax or e-mail to Maranatha Tours and will be in effect on the date of receipt by Maranatha Tours. There is no exception to cancellation fee. Any exceptions must be in writing from Maranatha Tours Inc. Air penalties are not part of the percentages below and vary based on the airline policy at the time of ticket issue. Returned checks incur a $30 NSF fee.

ITINERARY CHANGES: If itinerary changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged $90 to $125 per night per passenger; single rooms- $130 to $150 per night. Meals for extra nights are not included.

EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS:Foreign currency exchange rates fluctuate daily. In the past years the, Euro rates versus the US Dollar fluctuated from a low below 1.10 to almost 1.70 (meaning that one Euro cost $1.10 to $1.70 US). It is very difficult to set the price of a tour when we cannot predict what exchange rates will do. We price our tours at $1.10 = € 1 and adjust for fluctuations at final billing. If the rate drops below the original rate, we pass the savings on If rates increases, we must pass those costs on.

CLICK - SCAN - PRINT

....................................... REGISTRATION FORM

Enclosed is my/our $____________ deposit ($500 per person)

Legal Name: _______________________________________

_______________________________________ First/Middle/Last (As it appears on your passport)

Street Address: ____________________________________

City: ________________State: ______Zip: ______________

Phone: _____________ Work Phone:____________________

Email Address: ____________________________________

Birth Date: ______/_____/______ Age______ M F

Birth Date: ______/_____/______ Age______ M F

Emergency Contact: __________________ Relationship_________

*** (ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE)

Maranatha Tours, Inc.18428 N. 42nd PlacePhoenix, AZ 85032

Phone: (602) 788-8864 Email: [email protected]

www.maranathatours.comMake checks payable to “Maranatha Tours, Inc.” and mail to the above

address.

www.maranathatours.com/Fisher-Sep-2017-Israel-&-Turkey

Please try to accommodate me with a RoommateI do request a single room @ Israel & Turkey $470.

Travel Protection Plan (MUST SELECT ONE): I/We (OPT IN) (accept) the Tour Protection Plan I/We (OPT OUT) (decline) the Tour Protection Plan

Signature:______________________ Date: _____

Reserve domestic air from______________________ Mr. Kevin Fisher - Departure Date September 18 2017#170930

By signing below, I certify that I have read the "Fine Print", understand its content, and agree to its terms including but not limited to additional fees that may apply if full payment has not been received.

Signature:______________________ Date: ____

Signature:______________________ Date: ____

minors require parental or guardian signature

For further information please contact:

Mr. Kevin FisherArkDiscovery.com

353 John McCoin RoadSparta, TN 38583

[email protected]

Page 2: ACCOMMODATIONS: MEALS: and DINNERS Phoenix, AZ ...kevin2@arkdiscovery.com Israel & Turkey BEGINS HERE / CAESAREA / MEGIDDO / NAZARETH / TIBERIAS Apon arrival we are met by our guide

Israel & Turkey BEGINS HERE

/ CAESAREA / MEGIDDO / NAZARETH / TIBERIASApon arrival we are met by our guide and we proceed to Caesarea, capital of the Roman procurators of Judea. Visit the Roman port, Crusader's Moat, Roman theater and aqueduct.

This afternoon,we proceed to Megiddo to visit the excavations that unearthed 20 different civilizations. This is Michener’s “The Source”. We will drive throgh Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus. Then, it’s on to Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee for dinner and overnight at our hotel. On the way, if there is time we will stop at Harod, the spring of Gideon.

DAY 3 - Wednesday, September 20, 2017SEA OF GALILEE / CAPERNAUM / BEIT SHEANThis morning we enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, returning to Nof Ginosar where we will see the New Testament boat found below the sea. Continue our morning tour with a visit to Capernaum, Tabgha and the Mount of Beatitudes.

In the afternoon we follow the Rift Valley running parallel to the Jordan, along the route Jesus most frequently traveled to Jerusalem. We visit Bet Shean at the foot of Mt. Gilboa, where King Saul was slain, see the evidences of Egyptian, Roman and Byzantine occupations, and view the ancient tel, Roman Theater and church mosaics. Our last stop today will be at the River Jordan where we will have the opportunity to be baptized, then transfer to the hotel in Tiberias for dinner and overnight.

DAY 4 - Thursday, September 21, 2017TIBERIAS / MASADA / GOMORRAH / JERICHO / JERUSALEMThis morning we will leave the Sea of Galilee and head south on the Jordan River Road. Continue along the Dead Sea to Masada and ascend by cable car to the magnificent ruins of the fortress where, from 70 to 73 AD, Jewish defenders made their last stand in the Judean revolt against Rome. We see the remains of storehouses, cisterns and a sixth-century Byzantine church. In front of Masada, Kevin Fisher of ArkDiscovery.com will show the group unusual formations in Gomorrah. Tour members will have three hours to walk through the remains of the ashen city and search for brimstone while taking amazing photos of the site.

This afternoon we continue to Qumran and the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We travel to Jericho, and drive through the world's oldest city. We will head up to Jerusalem to the Golden City of Jerusalem and go to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Hello Friends:

We routinely receive inquiries about whether there is a tour to visit the discovery sites of the late Ron Wyatt, and now we are offering what many have requested.

Our tour will include traditional sites in Israel that are a must-see for anyone such as riding a boat on the Sea of Galilee, walking through Caesarea, Capernaum, and Jerusalem, but we will also include an amazing visit to the consumed city of Gomorrah where you can see the remains and look for your own brimstone. We will also venture into Zedekiah’s Cave which is the route where the ark of the covenant was taken in 586 BC. Additionally, we will be spending quality time in the grounds of the Garden Tomb, the site for the resurrection of Christ, and also the nearby location for His crucifixion. We will also spend time over the location where the Ark of the Covenant is hidden in a cave today. Finally, we will be heading over to Turkey to see the remains of Noah’s ark, the sea anchors, and the remains of Noah’s home.

In traveling to these areas in the past, I have always felt safe and had a great time while receiving a blessing from God. This will be your trip of a lifetime, and you can hold a spot on the tour for just $500.00.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see the evidence of truth that God will be revealing to the entire world very soon, the evidence of His judgment of man in the past.

Hoping to meet you there.

God bless,

Kevin FisherPres., Ark Discovery International

*Travel Assistance & Concierge Services are provided by the designated provider listed in the Description of Coverage. The above is a brief description of benefits. For a summary of the plan details on benefits, coverages, limitations, and exclusions of the insurance plan, refer to the Description of Coverage. Travel Insurance is underwritten byTransamerica Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, OH; NAIC #10952. 1306030A

Any specific questions regarding the protection plan, needs to be directed to Travelex Insurance Services. Please contact Travelex at 1‐844‐877‐1879 and refer to the Plan Code 278A‐1015. Travel Insurance is underwritten by Transamerica Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, OH; NAIC #10952. 1306030A

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DAY 5 - Friday, September 22, 2017OLD CITY / VIA DOLOROSA / GARDEN TOMB“He has risen!” (Mark 16:6) After breakfast we transfer to the Dung Gate, where we walk via the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest site. We ascend to the Dome of the Rock and the al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest site of Islam, located on the traditional site of the ancient Temple Mount. Here the first and second Temples once stood. Just to the north we find the Pools of Bethesda (John 5) and St. Anne’s Church. The church is perfectly preserved from the Crusader period – with remarkable acoustics. Continuing on we see Pilate’s Judgment Hall, the Chapel of Flagellation, Lithostrotos, and the Arch of Ecce Homo (Behold the Man). We then follow the Way of the Cross (Via Dolorosa) through the bazaars as far as the Holy Sepulcher. From there we walk from the Christian Quarter along the Arab Souks through the Cardo Maximo and past the Armenian Quarter. Continuing to Mt Zion and to the grounds of a church called Peter in Gallicantu, which affords the best view of early Jerusalem from the west. (Here, the Assumptions Fathers suggest, was the house where the High Priest Caiaphas interrogated Jesus). We will board our bus to Zedekiah's Cave where Kevin Fisher will show the group where the Ark of the Covenant was secreted during its removal from the temple and its journey through Zedekiah's Cave. After taking the normal tour at the Garden Tomb, Kevin Fisher of ArkDiscovery.com will describe to the group the crucifixion site in the grounds and what took place during Ron Wyatt's excavation for the ark of the covenant. You will be able to stand over the spot where the ark of the covenant is hidden today, and where Jesus' blood we spilled for us. You will have some free time to meditate in the Garden as we plan on being there 2.5 hours in total." Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 6 - Saturday, September 23, 2017MT. OF OLIVES / GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE / FREE TIME"If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace" (Luke 19:42) We start the day via the Chapel of Ascension and Paternoster to the Mt. of Olives for an orientation view of Jerusalem and the opportunity of a group photograph overlooking Jerusalem. We then walk the traditional Passion walk. We descend to the church known as Dominus Flevit ("Our Lord weeps"). After viewing the Golden Gate, we walk downhill to Gethsemane, where we take time to meditate on the Gospel text and view the Church of All Nations. Next we visit the Upper Room and the Tomb of King David, enter the Zion Gate and proceed to the Steps that entered the temple and the Southern Wall. It was here that Jesus would have taught the disciples. See a video that shows the temple as it was at Herod's (or Jesus') time.

The rest of the afternoon is Free to rest or explore Jerusalem on our own. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.

DAY 7 - Sunday, September 24, 2017JERUSALEM / ISTANBUL / BLUE MOSQUE / ST. SOPHIAThis morning weare taken to the airport for our flight to Istanbul. Apon our arrival in Istanbul and after meeting your guide at Istanbul airport, then, we will drive to the old city. We will stroll through Hippodrome Square, the former sporting and social center of Constantinople that hosted chariot races during the Roman period. Then, we will then see the famous Hagia Sophia with its magnificent dome! First, an Orthodox patriarchal basilica, then an Ottoman imperial mosque, and now a secular museum, Hagia Sophia was commissioned by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century.

Next, we head to Topkapi Palace. Located on the very cape of the peninsula where Constantinople was founded, Topkapi Palace is the former abode of Ottoman Sultans that still houses their legion of treasures, including an extensive collection of royal jewels. Dinner and Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 8 - Monday, September 25, 2017ISTANBUL / VAN / D.BEYAZITWe fly from Istanbul to Van, Turkey. We meet our local guide at the airport and head North toward the Noah's Ark region for a 1.5 hour drive to Dogubeyazit, Turkey, at the base of Mount Ararat. Lunch is on your own, but we will stop by a store for folks to purchase their selections. We then head to Noah's Ark National Park and the mortal remains of Noah's Ark. If there is time, one can go down to the ark with Kevin Fisher of ArkDiscovery.com who has been here several times. It can be difficult going down the hill and crossing a ravine, so if you have difficulty walking it may be best if you stay at the Visitors Center which has displays of the evidence found at the site. One can look down on the ark from the visitors center area. That evening we head to our hotel and dinner.

DAY 9 - Tuesday, September 26, 2017D.BEYAZITAfter breakfast, we head back to the ark site and spend the day there. Plan on making your way around the massive ship. Kevin Fisher will point out unique features of the ship. We then head back to town for dinner and overnight.

DAY 10 - Wednesday, September 27, 2017D.BEYAZITAfter enjoying breakfast we head to the village of Arzep which hosts the large stone sea anchors which were hung from the ark and acted as the means to keep the front facing the oncoming waves. Known as "The Village of Eight" this is where Noah's family first settled after the Flood. We will also see a sea anchor stone out in the countryside. Next to go to the remains of Noah's house and see the remains of fences where he practiced animal husbandry. Then up behind his home is the large altar stone where he led out in worship for hundreds of years, with perhaps thousands of people listening to his words of wisdom and worship of the Lord. We then head back to town for dinner to reflect on the trip and then overnight.

DAY 11 - Thursday, September 28, 2017D.BEYAZIT / VAN / ISTANBUL / HOMEAfter enjoying a leisurely breakfast, you will drive to Van Airport in order to fly Istanbul by TK 7203 at 10:05am. Upon arrival at 12:15pm. You will be transferred to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for your flight home at 06:10pm . We transfer to the airport for our flight home with unforgettable memories to cherish always. Knowing we have walked in the footsteps of the early Christians on such a memorable tour will bring new meaning to our Bible reading.

DAY 1 - Monday, September 18, 2017NEW YORK / Tour members are welcomed for our departing flight to Istanbul via wide-body aircraft arriving the next day. Meals served on board.

DAY 2 - Tuesday, September 19, 2017TEL AVIV

TEL AVIV