Join the Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation as we explore Community of Christ history in Israel and Palestine on a once in a lifetime tour October 22-31, 2019. Walk the paths that Jesus once walked and hear the stories of early missionaries as they shared the gospel during the 19th and 20th centuries. 

Highlights of the Holy Land Tour

Tour guests will experience the historic city of Bethlehem where Jesus was born, dip their toes in the River Jordan, sail on the Sea of Galilee, and walk the streets of Old Jerusalem remembering the stories of Jesus walking the same streets centuries ago. The tour will include stops in Jaffa, Caesarea, Nazareth, and Jericho. Our Holy Lands journey will also experience world reknown sites such as the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Masada, and Qumran. 
 
Throughout the tour, Barb Walden will highlight the Community of Christ connection to the Holy Land as we stop at historic sites where the early missionaries served. Stories about early missionaries departing Nauvoo for the Holy Land in the 1840s. While touring the Maine Friendship House in Jaffa, guests will learn about the community experiment in the 1860s and the adventurous dreamers from Maine who later join Community of Christ. Guests will see a school and mission house built by the church in the early 20th century and hear the tales about the missionaries who served as teachers, ministers, tour guides, caretakers, entrepreneurs, and compassionate disciples of Christ.

Exciting Extension Tours

In addition to the 9-day tour of Israel and Palestine, tour guests will have the option of continuing their journey to Petra, the Dead Sea, and Egypt. 

Pre-Tour to Petra and the Dead Sea

This pre-tour adventure includes crossing the Allenby Bridge into the beautiful country of Jordan. Guests will visit Mt. Nebo, the ancient city of Petra, dip your toes in the Dead Sea and journey through Jerash.

Pre-tour price: $998 per/person.

Tour dates: October 20-23, 2019. 

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Post-Tour to Cairo and the Route of the Exodus

This post-tour journey will follow the ancient caravan route to Mount Sinai. Guests will visit the monastery of St. Catherine, view the Red Sea, and sail on the Nile on an authentic Egyptian Felucca.

Highlights of this five-day extension tour include a trip to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the majestic Sphinx along with viewing King Tut's treasures and the Egyptian Museum.

Post-tour price: $1,098 per person. 

Tour dates: October 30 - November 4, 2019.

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Tour Price and Reservation Information

Trace the paths of the early church missionaries on this exciting journey filled with fascinating historic sites, inspiring worship, engaging classes, and so much more! The all inclusive price for this tour is $3,998 per person* including airfare from New York. Land Only Package may be purchased for $2,698 USD.

Tour price includes: 

• Basic tour and Guided Sightseeing
• Roundtrip International Airfare**
• Fuel Surcharges and Government Taxes
• Administration Fees, Entrance Fees and Hotel Gratuities
• Daily Buffet Breakfast and Dinner plus 3 Lunches**
• Deluxe Motorcoaches, First Class Hotels and much more!
  
  

*All prices reflect a 4% discount for payment via check.
**Additional baggage and optional fees may apply; see fine print in brochure for details.

For more information, contact:
Dawn Welch: (732) 575-5477 — [email protected]
Mary Pennington: (443) 807-0290 — [email protected]

For additional information and to reserve a seat on this once-in-a-lifetime tour, click the links below for the tour brochure and online reservation form.

Download the tour brochure and reservation form:

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