JORDAN

With Paul & Ruth Williams

An 8 day tour of Biblical

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We are delighted to be leading this visit to the ancient land of Jordan. It will give fresh insight for Bible students, and a great holiday too. I hope you can join us. Paul & Ruth Williams
Day 1 - Thursday Depart from London Gatwick on our flight to Amman. Arrive Queen Alia airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Amman for dinner and overnight. Day 2 - Friday Amman / Jerash We have a city tour of Amman followed by a visit to Jerash (Gerasa) one of the cities of the Decapolis and the most complete and best-preserved Greco-Roman city in the Middle East. Dinner and overnight in Amman. Day 3 - Saturday Baptism Site / Mount Nebo / Madaba This morning we drive to Bethany-beyondthe- Jordan Baptism Site. The winding loop in the Jordan River opposite Jericho has long been considered the place of Jesus baptism. It is known in Arabic as Al-Maghtas (the baptism site). This is believed by some to be the baptismal site of Matthew 3v17. About two kilometres east of the baptism site, at the head of a lush valley known as Wadi Kharrar, is another important place associated with Jesus and John the Baptist, the village of Bethany where John lived. The term Bethany refers both to the general area between the ancient town and the river. (This should not be confused with the village of Bethany outside Jerusalem, where the Bible says Lazarus was raised from the dead.) The hill at the
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heart of Bethany, known as Tel Mar Elijah (Elijahs Hill), is revered as the spot where Elijah ascended to heaven. We visit Mount Nebo (also known as Pisgah), to see where Moses glimpsed the Promised Land that he would never enter (Deuteronomy 34:15). Early Christians revered this spot and made pilgrimages to it from Jerusalem. A small church was built in the 4th Century A.D. to commemorate the end of the life of Moses and was subsequently expanded into the present large basilica with its stunning collection of Byzantine mosaics. We continue Madaba, the city of Mosaics, where we see the 6th Century Byzantine mosaic map at the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. This depicts the Holy Land as early Christians saw it. Dinner and overnight Dead Sea. Day 4 - Sunday A day of rest and spiritual refreshment Opportunity to rest and relax, and worship God. Dinner and overnight at the Dead Sea. Day 5 - Monday Lots cave / Machaerus / Kerak Castle We drive to Lots Cave via the beautiful Wadi Feifeh road from near Tafileh, along the Kings Highway. Here, after fleeing Sodom, Lot and his daughters are said to have lived (Genesis 19:30). The Bible says Lots daughters gave birth to sons whose descendants would become the Ammonite and Moabite people (Genesis 19:31-38),

whose kingdoms were in what is now central Jordan. We continue to Mukawir (also known as Machaerus), see where John the Baptist was beheaded after Salomes fateful dance for her step- father (Matthew 14:3-11) and finally to Kerak Crusader Castle for a visit and to Petra for dinner and overnight. Day 6 - Tuesday Petra, the Rose-Red City The ancient fortress-city of Petra, which means stone in Greek, was the capital of the Nabateans, who carved this wonderland of temples, tombs and elaborate buildings out of solid rock and who grew rich by levying taxes on travellers to ensure safe passage through their lands. Petras exquisite ruins open doorways in time to the biblical land of Moab and the nearby Valley of Moses. The plains of Moab were so named because this area once fell under the control of King Eglon of Moab in the Iron Age (Judges 3:12-14). To these plains, the wide floor of the Jordan Valley east of the Jordan River, Moses finally brought his people after their epic wilderness journey. This is where Joshua prepared the people for the crossing of the river into Canaan (Joshua 3:1). The areas principal water source, Ain Moussa (spring of Moses), is thought to be one of the many places where Moses struck a rock with his staff to bring forth water (Numbers 20:10- 12). Aarons final resting place lies atop nearby Mount Hor, now called Jabal Haroon (Mount Aaron). Dinner and overnight in Petra. Day 7 - Wednesday Wadi Rum / Aqaba We leave Petra for Wadi Rum, the largest and most magnificent of Jordans desert landscapes. Lawrence of Arabia called this landscape the valley of the moon - vast, echoing, Godlike. We tour Wadi Rum in 4x4 Jeeps and continue to Aqaba where the

remainder of the day is free to relax. Dinner and overnight Aqaba. Day 8 - Thursday Aqaba Depending on the flight time - some time to relax and enjoy the Red Sea shop or visit the Archaeological museum. (There may be an entrance fee of about 1 JD - which is an additional charge and includes admission to the House of Sharif Hussein bin Ali). Alternatively, you could visit Aqaba castle - free admission. Transfer to Aqaba airport for return flight from Aqaba via Amman to London Gatwick. Itinerary subject to change Tour price 1250 per person What the price includes Flights from London to Amman and from Aqaba to London via Amman (Details of flight numbers and times have not yet been finalised) Accommodation in good quality hotels in twin bedded rooms with private facilities on half board basis Transfer of passengers and baggage Sightseeing as in itinerary Services of a fully qualified English speaking guide Travel by air-conditioned coaches 2 hours jeep tour Horse ride in Petra Entry visa to Jordan Entrance fees, gratuities, service charges and porterage Airport taxes Not included in the price Single supplement 231 per person Horse drawn carriage in Petra Travel insurance (see back page) 2.50 ATOL Protection Contribution*

How to Book You can either book online at www.christian-travel.com or by completing the attached booking form and sending it together with your deposit of 200 per person (full payment if within 10 weeks of departure) to: Day One Christian Ministries Ryelands Road, Leominster HR6 8NZ Tel: 01568 613 740 Please make cheques payable to Hadler Tours Limited Worldwide Christian Travel 36 Coldharbour Road, Bristol BS6 7NA Tel: 0845 458 8308 Fax: 0845 458 8307 Email: [email protected] Website:www.christian-travel.com Worldwide Christian Travel has been organising Christian holidays and tours, mainly to the Holy Land, for over 40 years. We cover all aspects of travel and are one of the most comprehensive Christian travel organisers in the country. Worldwide Christian Travel is a trading name of Hadler Tours Limited. General Information Fitness People of all ages are welcome, but, whatever your age, we must insist on a reasonable level of fitness. A number of sites involve rough walking and exploring Jerusalem means climbing many sets of steps. Your protection Hadler Tours Limited is a member of ABTA with membership numbers 93522 & V2096. ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTAs Code of Conduct. For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you of if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street London SE1 9EQ Tel: 020 3117 0500 or visit www.abta.com. All monies paid by you for the air holiday package shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 3078. For more information see our booking terms and conditions.
Please note that the cost of the tour may be subject to surcharges - please see the booking conditions. Currency exchange rates used 1 =$1.5546 as published in the Financial Times on 13th February 2013. * APC (ATOL Protection Contribution) provides passenger protection via the ATTF (Air Travel Trust Fund). For further information visit www.caa.co.uk

Passports, Visas and Vaccinations Travellers are responsible forensuring that they have a valid passport for travel to the relevant countries and that it is valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel. Visas are required for British Passport holders visiting Jordan and details of how to obtain this will be sent with your final invoice. At the time this brochure went to press no vaccinations or inoculations are required for travel but you may wish to consult your own doctor for advice concerning this. If you have any queries regarding the above, we will be happy to help. Travel Advice For the latest travel advice please visit www.fco.gov. uk, see BBC Ceefax page 470 onwards or call 0870 606 0290. Further Information And Paying The Balance Further information will be sent to you regarding any action that may be required approximately 12 weeks before departure. A final invoice will also be sent at this time and the balance for the tour must be paid at least 10 weeks before departure. Travel Information Full travel information, including details of meeting points, flight times, accommodation and travel information, will be sent to you approximately 2 weeks before departure. Normally, tickets are not issued but are handed to you at the airport or departure point by our representative who will be there to ensure that you depart without a hitch and to deal with any last minute difficulties. Travel Insurance It is compulsory to have travel insurance for your booking. Holiday Extras have a range of policies available at very competitive prices. You can obtain a quote online by visiting www.christiantravel.com or alternatively you can call 0871 360 2742 and quote ABTA number 93522. Gratuities Our normal procedure is to deal with tips on a group basis and these are included in the price. The tour leader will distribute them to the guide, driver and hotels on your behalf. Individual tipping is not recommended unless the circumstances are exceptional. Room Check In and Check Out Times The standard international practice is to let rooms from midday to midday. However times do vary. Checkin times are usually between 2pm and 3pm, checkout times between 11am and 12 noon on the day of departure. Therefore, if you check-in immediately after a night flight this would normally count as one nights accommodation. Similarly if your return flight is at night you will normally be required to vacate your room at 12 noon prior to leaving for the airport. Day rooms are subject to availability/cost and should be arranged locally with the accommodation management.