The price includes:

3- and 4-star quality hotels

Breakfast / dinner buffets each day throughout the trip

1 lunch (St. Peter’s Fish dinner at the Sea of Galilee)

Dedicated guide / bus / driver

All admission fees (unless noted)

3 days guided by archaeologist/filmmaker Joel Kramer

Short devotionals from the chaperons throughout the trip

All taxes and tips

2 DVDS produced by Joel Kramer!

Personalized “Travel Diary of the Holy Land” on trip

Regular emailed updates and teaching from Eric Johnson

A “50-days Holy Land Devotional” emailed to you in December

International air from Chicago

Price does NOT include domestic air to Chicago’s O’Hare or most lunches during the trip

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACCOMMODATIONS: First class hotels based on twin occupancy with bath. Single-room supplement totals are The Holy Land $957. MEALS: Unlimited buffet, The Holy Land BREAKFASTS 15 and DINNERS 15. 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) (Increases in government Tax, fuel, fees, gratuities and visas are subject to change). The taxes as of print are: The Holy Land $588, the tips as of print are: The Holy Land $216 per person. 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 cancelling 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 $300 per person is required to secure reservations, which will be applied to the price of the tour. The balance needs 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. • 91+ Days Prior: No penalty of deposit (Except for $125.00 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 *Cruise cancellation policies vary. Please see individual itineraries for details. 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. 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The Apologetics Study Bible Tour to the Holy Land

Israel 15 days, February 16 – March 2, 2017

$4795 (Price is all inclusive, air from Chicago)

For more info, see www.theapologeticsstudybibletour.com

Every family that comes on this trip will receive a complimentary DVD copy of Joel Kramer’s Jericho Unearthed as well as his DVD The Bible vs. The Book of Mormon !

Day 1: Thursday, February 16, 2017 - LAX or CHICAGO Leave in the late afternoon or evening from Los Angeles International or Chicago’s O’Hare Airport on Turkish Airlines. (Getting there--domestic flight--is on your own.) The international flight includes three meals and on-board entertainment. Day 2: Friday, February 17, 2017 - TEL AVIV Today we will arrive in Tel Aviv at 10 p.m.. We will be met and loaded onto our motor coach for our drive to our hotel in Netanya, a short distance from Tel Aviv. We check into our hotel for dinner and overnight. Day 3: Saturday, February 18, 2017: JAFFA / CAESAREA / AKKO / HAIFA This morning we begin our day in Israel at Old Jaffa, which is known for being one of the oldest ports in the world. We'll stop by the house that has been traditionally known as where Peter once stayed (Acts 9:43). We then take a drive to Caesarea, a port that was built by Herod the Great and dedicated to Augustus Caesar, the Roman emperor. Here you will have a chance to sit in the Roman theatre, walk along the hippodrome, and check out a Crusader fort. You can also see where Herod's palace once stood, as 2,000-year-old floor mosaics can still be seen on the shore. This is considered one of Israel's major archaeological sites, and the Mediterranean Sea makes it one of the most beautiful places in the country. After an on-your-own lunch, we head over to Akko (Acre) which was the place of the main port of the Crusaders. We will tour an old Crusader fort. After this, let's take a panoramic cable car ride up to the Stella Marisa Carmelite Monastery. Within a short hiking distance is a cave traditionally thought to be one where the prophet Elijah hid after the priests of Baal were killed on Mt. Carmel. Finally, our bus heads to Haifa, the final destination of the day. Time permitting, we will visit the gardens of the Bahai Temple. The Bahai religion is the third major world religion based in Israel (Judaism and Christianity are the other two). Dinner and hotel in Haifa for overnight. Day 4: Sunday, February 19, 2017 MT. CARMEL / MEGIDDO / NAZARETH / BET SHEAN / TIBERIAS This morning we begin by traveling to Mt. Carmel where Elijah challenged Baal’s priests. After lunch, we proceed to Megiddo to visit the excavations that unearthed 20 different civilizations. It is better known as Har Megiddo, or “Armageddon” according to Revelation. We then proceed to Nazareth Village in Jesus’s hometown where we will go back 2,000 years and have a chance to interact with shepherds, carpenters, and others folks living in the boyhood days of Jesus. From here, we stop by the ancient city of Bet Shean, a place where Saul's head was hung from the city wall after he was killed. It is a wonderful archaeological site that gives us an idea of what an ancient city looked like, with a theatre, baths, and a large "tell" which we can climb up. This site comprises more than a dozen civilizations! An awesome site to walk! Finally, we make our way to our hotel (a kibbutz) in Tiberias on the shore Sea of Galilee for dinner on the first of our three-night stay. Before dinner, feel free to swim in the Sea of Galilee and be sure to visit the kibbutz’s petting zoo! DAY 5 – Monday, February 20, 2017 – NORTHERN GALILEE: CHORAZIN / BETHSAIDA / HAZOR / DAN / CAESAREA PHILIPPI / GOLAN HEIGHTS / TIBERIAS Today we go to the northern part of Israel (Galilee), starting with Chorazi and Bethsaida before driving through the Hula Valley to Hazor, where we will see ruins of the powerful Canaanite city destroyed by Joshua and rebuilt by King Jabin and then by Solomon as a chariot city to command upper Galilee. We continue to the northern limits to Dan, where we combine a nature walk beside the Upper Jordan with views of the ancient ruins, topped by the Israelite high place that supported a golden calf (I Kings 12). Next we’ll take a short drive to Banias (Caesarea Philippi), dedicated to Pan the Greek god of pastures, flocks and shepherds, where Peter made his great profession of faith. Driving along the base of Mount Hermon, we ascend onto the Golan Plateau for a magnificent view of upper Israel. Return to the hotel in Tiberias for dinner and overnight. If his schedule permits, tonight we have a special presentation as a local Jewish high school history teacher gives us a hands-on lesson on geography and the biblical history of Israel. DAY 6 – Tuesday, February 21, 2017 - BAPTISMS AT JORDAN RIVER / SEA OF GALILEE / CAPERNAUM / ST. PETER’S FISH LUNCH/ TABGHA / MOUNT OF BEATITUDES / TIBERIAS This morning is a special time to practice the ordinance of water baptism. We will go to the Jordan River where those participants who have never been baptized (or who do not remember their infant baptisms) will have a chance to give their testimony and be immersed the same way as Jesus. From here we’ll take an early morning boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to view the same shores seen by Jesus. It will be a chance to

meditate, worship, and even learn a Jewish dance. After this, we will see a New Testament boat found two decades ago during a drought dating to the time of the apostles. Next we continue to Capernaum where the home of Peter’s mother-in-law and the town’s synagogue can be seen. We will then have a very special lunch, stopping at a Sea of Galilee restaurant to experience a St. Peter’s fish lunch—get ready to take a picture of your meal! This lunch is included and there will be no additional cost. After lunch, we visit Christian churches located at Tabgha (loaves and fishes) and the Mount of Beatitudes—a place where we can read from the Sermon on the Mount. We will spend the night at the Sea of Galilee for a third night and prepare for our drive south in the morning. DAY 7 – Wednesday, February 22, 2017– CAMEL RIDE / EIN GEDI / MASADA / DEAD SEA RESORT HOTEL We wake up early and start the day by taking an extended bus ride down to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on the earth (1300 feet below sea level). Before we arrive, we will go to a Bedouin camp where we can ride camels in the desert. This is what it must have felt like 2,000 years ago! Next we visit Ein Gedi and take in a little bit of Paradise in the desert as we observe the wildlife and a wonderful waterfall. In one of these caves above the waterfall area where we will have a devotional, David found Solomon and cut off part of his robe. After sampling authentic Bedouin tea or coffee, we head over to Masada and ascend by cable car to the magnificent ruins of the fortress where, from AD 70-73, Jewish defenders made their historic stand in the Judean revolt against Rome. We will have a chance to explore as we walk through the storehouses, cisterns, and palace created by Herod the Great. We then head over to the Dead Sea where we have planned a special retreat at a resort hotel. This is a place where you can enter the waters of the Dead Sea for a swim and mud yourself. Or, if you’d like, utilize the basement spa area of the hotel—just sit back and let the bubbles relax you. DAY 8 – Thursday, February 23, 2017 – HERODIUM / BETHLEHEM / NEW JERUSALEM / AMBASSADOR Let’s start the story of Jesus right by heading back north to the Herodium, the palace set in a conical mountain that was built by Herod the Great and where his tomb was uncovered in 2007. Remember, it was Herod was visited by the Wise Men. He did what he could to prevent the “King of Kings” from being born, including the “Massacre of the Innocents.” After seeing this man’s monument to himself, let’s go visit one of the possible sites for the Shepherds' Fields—perhaps we could celebrate Christmas a bit early by singing “Silent Night” inside one of the caves! Bethlehem is where Jesus was born, a direct fulfillment of Micah 5:2. We can visit the Church of the Nativity where, in a basement cave, we will stand in the same place where the Savior was born. We will also visit the quarters where Jerome translated the Latin Vulgate in the fourth century. Let’s take time out for lunch as well as shop at an olive wood store run by believers. Now we head toward Jerusalem, certainly the most popular and important city in Israel. We will stop by a lookout point that allows us to see the entire city and get our picture taken. Then we will go down and visit Mt. Zion, seeing sites traditionally linked with the Upper Room and the tomb of King David. Finally, let’s go to our hotel, the Ambassador (a personal favorite), for dinner and overnight. After dinner, filmmaker/ archaeologist Joel Kramer speaks to the group about the science of archaeology. DAY 9 – Friday, February 24, 2017 – JACOB’S WELL / MT. GERIZIM / JOSEPH’S TOMB / SHECKEM / BETHEL / AI / SAMARIA / AMBASSADOR (WITH JOEL KRAMER) Today we will have a chance to see sites that many tourists will never experience, as Joel Kramer will lead us for the second day. First, we begin at Jacob's Well in Nabalis where Jesus had a conversation with the Samaritan woman (John 4). Drink a cup of cold water from this deep well! From here, we visit the traditional place of the patriarch Joseph’s tomb. Next we go up to the hill of Mt. Gerizim and see the site where the Samaritans still worship today. Next we then head over to Sheckem where a gate from the time of Abraham and a temple mentioned in Judges are located. Then we proceed to Samaria to see the Israelite ruins of the capitol of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. SPECIAL ADDITION: We will have a smorgasbord at a special restaurant in Samaria, included with your trip, compliments of Eric Johnson and the good folks at Maranatha Tours. (No additional cost.) You will eat like a king, with incredible dishes of a variety of foods brought to your table. And you've never had better hummus! Note: You are not allowed to leave the table until you're stuffed! From here we will head over to a possible location for Ai, the city conquered by the Israelites (see Judges). Next to Ai is Bethel, where Abraham pitched his tent. Few of your friends have ever seen these sites, with full commentary by Joel Kramer! Dinner / overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 – Saturday, February 25, 2017 - QUMRAN / JERICHO / SHILOH / AMBASSADOR (WITH JOEL KRAMER) We begin today’s journey at Qumran, the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were first discovered in 1947. Ancient Jews called the Essenes copied several hundred manuscripts (later known as the Dead Sea Scrolls), including the earliest copies we have of the Old Testament. We can look around the village where these Jews lived 2,000 years ago. For those in shape and who are more adventurous, we will take a hike up the hill to Cave 1, the place where Bedouin shepherds first found the scrolls. (Warning: this trek is not for the timid! Bring good shoes and gloves to hold onto the sharp rocks.) We will hear a devotional from Joel in front of the cave, and you will have a chance to go inside the cave where the scrolls were first discovered. (Those who are not interested may stay in the Qumran Village and shop for Dead Sea salts and lotions.) Next we head over to Jericho, the city of Palms, where Joel will give us an on-site “rest of the story” to the complimentary DVD that you received for signing up on this trip. We’ll also stop by Herod’s palace that is now in ruins. We’ll end the day at Shiloh, a place where the tabernacle rested for many years before it went to Jerusalem. You will see the area where the tabernacle was placed, with the holes for the tents still in the rocks 3,000 years later! We return to our hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 11 – Sunday, February 26, 2017 - LACHISH / GEZER / VALLEY OF ELAH / CHURCH OF THE DORMITION / CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPEULCHER / AMBASSADOR (WITH JOEL KRAMER) We begin the day traveling to “Tel Lachish,” which is the site of an Old Testament city and is now an archaeological site as well as an Israeli national park. Next we go to Gezer, an ancient Canaanite city 20 miles west of Jerusalem. Because the Israelites never fully obeyed God’s commands to destroy the Canaanites, they eventually lost this city to the Philistines. We’ll hear about the child sacrifice that was practiced by the pagan nations, a good reason God why wanted these enemies of God eliminated. Next we go to the Valley of Elah, the place where David fought Goliath. From a certain location, you will be able to see exactly where the battle took place and even view the stream where David picked up his rocks. Next, we head to Jerusalem and Mt. Zion and the “Mother of All Churches”—the Church of the Dormition on Mt. Zion. This church traditionally marks the place where Pentecost took place. Then we go down the hill to the old city where Joel will take us to see some archaeological digs that he’s been involved just outside the city walls as well as visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher—this is the authentic place where Jesus was crucified and buried. Although there is plenty of tradition here that goes beyond the biblical facts, Joel will help us cut through the incense so we can understand the historical significance of this site. For those who are interested in shopping, you can stay in the city to be picked up later by the bus, or you have the option to head directly to the hotel. At this point we will say our goodbyes to Joel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. DAY 12– Monday, February 27, 2017 – DOME OF THE ROCK / WESTERN WALL / RABBI TUNNEL / SOUTHERN STEPS / WOHL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM / CHOICE OF STATIONS OF THE CROSS OR RAMPARTS / AMBASSADOR This morning we will visit the Temple Mount, which is where the Dome of the Rock is located. This is the site where the Holy of Holies was located. We’ll then go down to visit the Western “Wailing” Wall, the holiest place in all of Judaism, before touring the Rabbi Tunnel, which takes us down to the very foundation of the walls. From here, we will visit the Southern (Teaching) Steps—Jesus was certainly here, right outside the temple itself. We will enter the Jewish Quarter of the Old City to visit the Wohl Archaeological Museum. Remains of this area of Jerusalem date back to the time of the Herodian Dynasty (37 BC to AD 70). After lunch, you have a choice: you can either go with our guide on a Stations of the Cross walk through Jerusalem, ending up at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, or for those who would like to hike on Jerusalem’s walls, you can join Eric Johnson for just a few dollars (admission) to see the city both inside and outside these massive walls last constructed by Suleiman the Magnificent five centuries ago. If you are in shape, this is a hike you ought to consider! We head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. DAY 13– Tuesday, February 28, 2017 –YAD VASHEM / ISRAEL MUSEUM / GALLICANTU / HEZEKIAH’S TUNNEL / SCHINDLER’S GRAVE / AMBASSADOR We begin by visiting Yad Vashem (a Holocaust Museum) to see what evil man is capable of doing without God. Next we head over to the Israel Museum to see some very important artifacts, including the ossuary of Caiaphas and the Dan inscription referring to David. On the same campus we can also visit the Shrine of the Book where important manuscripts from the Dead Sea Scrolls are found, and we can also see the Holy Land Map, which is a city block and allows for an understanding of the city of Jerusalem during the time of Jesus. From here we go to Gallicantu. It was here, some suggest, where the high priest Caiaphas interrogated Jesus. We can then take a short hike over

to Hezekiah’s Tunnel to wade in the knee-high water. This tunnel is specifically mentioned in the Bible and is 1500+ feet in length. Feel the walls that were chiseled 2700 years ago, all the while sloshing through this water tunnel! The water there’s time, we can stop by Schindler’s gravesite (of Schindler’s List fame).We head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight. Day 14 – Wednesday, March 1, 2017 - POOL OF BETHESDA / ST. ANNE’S CHURCH / CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS / GETHSEMANE / GARDEN TOMB / FREE TIME in JERUSALEM / AMBASSADOR We begin the day at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5) and St. Anne's Church, which is perfectly preserved from the Crusader period – with remarkable acoustics. Why don’t we sing “Amazing Grace” together! You have never heard this hymn sung more sweetly than here. Our next destination takes us across the valley to the Mount of Olives and down to the Garden of Gethsemane. There are olive trees in this garden 2,000+ years old! This is where Jesus prayed before getting betrayed and arrested. We then head over to the Garden Tomb! A private communion service will be given at a possible site of the tomb. The words “He is not here. He is risen indeed” will have extra meaning for everyone as we return home the next day from this wonderful trip. For the afternoon, those who would like to finish exploring Jerusalem or complete your shopping can do so. Others who want to rest for our trip tomorrow can do that as well by returning to the hotel. Tonight, we have our final dinner and prepare for the next day’s early flight. DAY 15 – Thursday, March 2, 2017 - JERUSALEM / TEL AVIV / USA We transfer to the airport for a 9 a.m. flight back to Chicago. Knowing we have walked in the footsteps of Jesus and the early Christians on such a memorable tour will bring new meaning to our Bible reading and will enable us to better “own our own faith.” Truly this has been an unforgettable experience!

“The thrill of walking where Jesus walked and seeing the

hills that Jesus preached from…it changes the way you read

the Bible. It’s definitely worth it!”

“My experience on this trip was unlike any other. I will

never forget what I saw and felt as we took a boat ride on

the Sea of Galilee—I knew I was seeing the same things

that Jesus Himself saw. This was the trip of a lifetime and

it was worth every cent.”

This trip has so much power to change you!”