Southeastern University Study Abroad Israel Tour with Dr. Dale Pederson
Open to all SEU Extension Site students and non student guests
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Reservations deadline: July 7, 2022
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You are standing atop a mountain, the sun scorching your skin just as it has already done to the drought punished ground you stand on. You are completely alone, even though you are surrounded by hundreds. This was Elijah’s point of view as he stood on Mount Carmel and faced off against 450 false prophets in a contest to prove who was the one true God. 1 Kings 18 records that day ending with fire falling from heaven and the Lord God once again showing Himself to be all-powerful God above all gods.
The hearts of many in Israel turned back to God that day, and lives were transformed forever. And they still are today –– in the land where Elijah stood on Mount Carmel with only God on his side –– in the land where the Bible comes alive…in the land of Israel.
Mount Carmel is only one of dozens of significant sites where we will encounter the land, the words, and the God of the Bible during our SEU Extended Education Biblical Study Tour, November 4-13, 2022.
Imagine experiencing first-hand, places like the Mount of Beatitudes, Caesarea, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada, ancient Dan, and so many more sites of great significance to those who love the Bible.
Visualize yourself walking along the shores of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus fed the 5000 or where He called His disciples, or hiking the secret trail up to David’s Waterfall at Ein Gedi. Imagine standing on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea where Peter went to the house of Cornelius and the Gospel burst forth to the Gentiles. Picture yourself overlooking the Valley of Armageddon... all this with Bible in hand.
Now envision opening your Bible and experiencing before your eyes everything transforming from flat, black & white to high definition, 3-D, brilliant color – something that will remain with you the rest of your life!
In addition, we’ll be enjoying times for personal and group worship, sharing communion, celebrating with those who will be baptized in the Jordan River, individual sightseeing, shopping, food tasting, and so very much more!
The tour price of $3699 includes round-trip air fare from San Francisco, all hotels, a full buffet breakfast and dinner each day in our hotel, and all scheduled entrance fees and other touring costs.
We’ve designed and led dozens of Biblical study tours to Israel. We promise this tour has exceptional features you just won’t find on other tours, such as a full Passover meal (for lunch!) at a Messianic Kibbutz outside of Jerusalem, and a comprehensive study tour manual.
While the tour is scheduled to fit into the Fall, Session B academic calendar at Southeastern University’s Extended Education campuses and teaching sites, it is not limited to SEU students. If you have family or friends that you’d like to accompany you on the tour, they are most welcome! Students, however, can take this tour for credit as the major component of the online course BIBL 3633 Historical Biblical Geography.
So check out the details on this webpage. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us any time at (209) 718-6130- Dr. Dale or (209) 718-6131-Tara. We look forward to being part of your trip of a lifetime.
Dr. Dale and Tara, Tour Directors
Dr. Dale Pederson is an adjunct professor of Bible and Ministry for SEU Extended Education and on ground at the SEU NorCal regional campus.
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round trip international non-stop flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv via United Airlines including fuel surcharges and taxes and fees
- Arrival & departure transfers with meeting, assistance and porterage services
- All intra-transportation and transfers via air-conditioned motor-coach
- 8 nights’ first class hotel accommodations in Israel + late check-out
- Breakfasts and dinners daily and one lunch
- 7 days’ comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
- Professional, English-speaking Tour Director
- Tips included for drivers, tour director and hotel staff
Itinerary at a Glance
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Depart USA
- Depart from San Francisco this evening on board your non-stop overnight flight to Tel Aviv, Israel.
Day 2 Arrive Tel Aviv
- Arrive in Tel Aviv
- Meet your Tour Director
- Check-in at your hotel
Grand Beach Hotel Tel Aviv or similar Dinner
Full Day ItineraryArrive at Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion) airport. After arriving at Ben Gurion airport we begin our Biblical journey. We will spend the night in Tel Aviv, where we will experience our first Israeli dinner and time permitting, a walk by the Mediterranean Sea.
Day 3 Caesarea, Mt Carmel & Galilee
- Caesarea Maritima - Roman Capital of Judea
- Mt. Carmel – Elijah / False Gods
- Megiddo / Armageddon
Prima Galil Hotel or similar Breakfast & dinner
Full Day ItineraryTravel the coastal road to Caesarea, visit the Roman Theater, Aqueduct and ruins of the Roman, Byzantine and Crusader times. Continue to Mt. Carmel and the “Muchraka” where Elijah defeated the prophets of Baal. Later, tour the excavations at Megiddo, the Biblical site of Armagedon. Later, depart to Tiberias.
Day 4 Galilee
- Mt Beatitudes
- Banias
- Capernaum, where Jesus lived during his years of ministry in the Galilee
- Boat ride across the Sea of Galilee
Prima Galil Hotel or similar Breakfast & dinner
Full Day ItineraryVisit Mt Beatitudes, the site of the Sermon on the Mount. Then ascend the Golan Heights and Mt Hermon, and stop at the Banias. Later, visit Capernaum with its ancient synagogue. This afternoon enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 Yardenit, Beit She’an, Jordan Velley & Dead Sea
- Yardenit - Jordan River Baptisms
- Beit She’an
- Qumran
- Ein Gedi
Daniel Dead Sea Hotel or similar Breakfast & dinner
Full Day ItineraryToday depart for Yardenit for a Jordan River Baptismal service. Then continue to Beit She’an, destroyed by an earthquake in 749 CE, and visit the impressive Roman and Byzantine excavations. Drive through the Jordan Valley to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. At Ein Gedi enjoy a short hike through the nature reserve to the waterfall where David met King Saul.
Day 6 Masada, Arad, Beersheva & Jerusalem
- Masada
- Arad
- Beersheva
Prima Royale Hotel or similar Breakfast & dinner
Full Day ItineraryVisit Masada, and explore Herod’s Palaces, bath houses, store rooms and ancient synagogue. View the Ramp built by the Romans. Drive through the Negev to Arad and Beersheva and visit some of the excavations. Continue to Jerusalem, stopping for a beautiful view of the holy city. Check-in for dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Day 7 Jerusalem
- Yad Hashmona
- Bethlehem
- Shepherds Fields
Prima Royale Hotel or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Full Day ItineraryToday we travel to Yad Hashmona, a communal village in the Judean Hills and visit the Biblical Garden and lunch. In the afternoon, visit Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity, and time permitting Shepherds Fields. Also, stop at the olive wood craft and gift shop in Beit Sahour. Return to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
Day 8 Jerusalem
- Israel Museum
- Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Garden Tomb
Prima Royale Hotel or similar Breakfast & dinner
Full Day ItineraryToday enjoy a visit to the Israel Museum, with the 2nd temple model and Shrine of the book. Return to the Old City to walk through stations of the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Then visit the Garden Tomb for worship and communion. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 9 Jerusalem
- City of David
- Southern Temple
- Yad Vashem
Prima Royale Hotel or similar Breakfast & dinner
Full Day ItineraryFull day free at leisure.
Day 10 Jerusalem
- City of David
- Southern Temple
- Rabbinical Tunnel
- Yad Vashem
- Farewell dinner
Prima Royale Hotel or similar Breakfast & dinner
Full Day ItineraryThis morning, visit the City of David near the walls of the Old City. Then later, visit the Southern Temple steps and the Rabbinical tunnel. Continue to Yad Vashem, a memorial and museum dedicated to the study of the Holocaust. Enjoy farewell dinner with your fellow travelers this evening. Later this evening transfer to the airport to check-in for your overnight flight back to the U.S. Your flight will depart just after midnight tonight.
Day 11 Depart Israel/Arrive USA
- Your fascinating journey comes to an end as you arrive in the USA later today.
Hotels
Grand Beach Hotel is located in the heart of Tel Aviv, a short distance from the beach, cafes, cultural centers and the best restaurants in Israel.
Situated at the world's lowest point, on the shores of the extraordinary Dead Sea, the hotel is just a short distance from ancient biblical and historical sites such as the stronghold of Masada.
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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