NEW HORIZON TOURS PRESENTS ISRAEL

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1 NEW HORIZON TOURS PRESENTS ISRAEL and JORDAN SEPT. 2-12, 2019 $3,544 (if group reaches 20 then $100 reduction) Single Supplement is an additional $ and Optional 3-night extension to Cairo Air on Turkish Airlines 02SEP Flight #10 depart LAX 6:30 pm arrive Istanbul 03SEP 5:40 pm 03SEP Flight #790 depart Istanbul 8:20 pm arrive Tel A Viv 10:30 pm 12SEP Flight #811 deprt Tel A Viv 7:20 am arrive Istanbul 9:30 am 12 SEP Flight #9 depart Istanbul 1:00 pm arrive LAX 4:50 pm Mon Sept Depart USA Tues Sept Arrive at Ben Gurion International airport, meet your guide and drive and transfer to Tel Aviv. On route to hotel, visit the ancient port city of Jaffa where Jonah took ship and Peter raised Tabitha from the dead. (Time permitting) enjoy an orientation tour of Tel Aviv. Check in to Tel Aviv Hotel for dinner and overnight Hotel - Herods Tel Aviv Weds Sept OPTION TEL AVIV HALF DAY TOURING OR DAY AT LEISURE Stroll down Rothschild Boulevard to view examples of the intriguing Bauhaus-style architecture from the 1930s. The local proliferation of the style won Tel Aviv recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site and the nickname of the White City'. Pass by Independence Hall, site of David Ben Gurion's monumental proclamation of the State of Israel in December Walk through Neve Tzedek one of the first neighborhoods of Tel Aviv. Return to Tel Aviv Hotel Herods for dinner and overnight. Price determined by number of people on tour: people $ people $53 Thurs Sept Caesarea by the Sea - Haifa-Mt.Carmel -Tiberias Following breakfast, we'll travel west through the Coastal Hwy, the ancient Via Maris to Caesara by the sea. Rome's capital during the days of Jesus and the place where the Holy Spirit fell on Gentile believers. Casearea is from where Apostle Paul sailed to Rome. Extensive ruins of the Roman aqueduct and amphitheater built by King Herod still remain. Drive through the Carmel Mountains to Haifa for a panoramic view of the bay and the Baha i Gardens. Drive to Nazareth to visit the Church of Annunciation and Mary's well. It is in Nazareth Village where Jesus spent his childhood years for an experience of New Testament lifestyle and culture.

2 Explore Tsfat, a center of Jewish mysticism for hundreds of years, and a contemporary artists' colony. Stroll through the synagogues and quaint art galleries. OR Drive to Mount Tabor. Ascend by taxi to the Church of the Transfiguration. Check in to Tiberias hotel for dinner and overnight Hotel - Leonardo Club Tiberias Fri Sept Mount of Beatitudes - Capernaum - Tabgha - Ancient Boat Museum - Boat Ride - Kayak Jordan River Following an early breakfast, head out for an exciting adventure kayaking down the Jordan River. Visit Mount of Beatitudes the location of the Sermon on the Mount. Boat ride on the sea of Galilee Visit the Ancient Boat from Jesus' time. After a short drive we arrive at Tabgha, site of the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. Stop at Capernaum and see the ancient synagogue where Jesus preached. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. Hotel - Leonardo Club Tiberias Sat Sept Baptismal Site - Beit Shean - Bethlehem - Jerusalem After breakfast, drive south via the Jordan Valley and visit Beit Shean and see the ancient mosaics and ruins. Continue via Jordan Valley to Qaser El Yahud, the traditional baptism site on the Jordan River. Continue to Bethlehem the birthplace of Jesus. There you will visit the Church of Nativity and the Shepherd's Fields. Enter Jerusalem and check in to your hotel for dinner and overnight Sun Sept Mt. Olives - Garden of Gethsemane -Church of Holy Sepulcher - City of David - Mt. Zion - Tomb of king David - Wailing Wall Begin the day following breakfast and ascend the Mt. of Olives - one of the most prominent sites in the Jerusalem vicinity mentioned in the Holy Scriptures where you will be able to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Old City and Temple Mount. Stop at Dominus Flevit Chapel and enter the Garden of Gethsemane alongside the Church of All Nations. Visit the Pool of Bethesda, Ecce Homo, Stations of the Cross and the Church of Holy Sepulcher. Continue to the City of David, a location that has been used throughout the history of Jerusalem as a means to smuggle in and out of the city, particularly during sieges. The Tunnel emerges at the excavated Pool of Siloam, where ancient pilgrims washed and refreshed themselves from a long journey before continuing on to the Temple for worship. Walk through the Jewish Quarter and Cardo, reaching the Wailing Wall- the holiest place for the Jews. Drive to Mount Zion and visit the room of the Last Supper and the Tomb of King David. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Mon Sept Qumran - Massada - Dead Sea Float - Ein Gedi - Eilat Following an early breakfast, pass by Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Continue south to the fortress Massada, rising 1,200 feet above the desert plain. See the restoration efforts of remains of buildings dating back to the fourth and fifth centuries AD.

3 Swim & "float" at the Dead Sea in its mineral-rich waters. Proceed to Ein Gedi and David s Waterfall. It is mentioned several times in the Book of Psalms, the place where King David hid from King Saul. Hike to the waterfalls. Continue south to Eilat, the southernmost town on the Red Sea Check in to Eilat hotel for dinner and overnight. Hotel - Leonardo Plaza Eilat Tues Sept Eilat - Petra National Park - Jerusalem After breakfast, cross the Arava Border and drive to Petra (approximately 2+ hours), through the scenic Jordanian Desert, past the Wadi Rum area, where Lawrence of Arabia once lived and fought together with the Bedouin. Arrive at Petra where the visitor enters the Rose City of Petra through the siq a narrow passage through the mountains, which have inspired awe for centuries. At the end of this gorge, the visitor is suddenly confronted with the first view of the Treasury, leaving him breath-taken by its size, color and beauty. Continue to the heart of this ancient city carved into the mountains, passing hundreds of tombs and monuments and a spectacular Amphitheatre, which once held 3,000 spectators. After our visit to Petra, a stop for a sit-down lunch followed by a visit to Moses Spring before leaving Wadi Moussa (the new town of Petra). We drive to Aqaba for a short city tour and return to the Arava Border. Transfer (with guide) from Arava border to Jerusalem hotel- Late night arrival in Jerusalem. Return to hotel for dinner (cold platter in room) and overnight. Weds Sept Israel Museum - Yad Vashem After breakfast, visit the Israel museum and see the scale model of the 2nd temple and Dead Sea Scrolls. Continue to the Yad Vashem holocaust museum. Explore the Sights and Sounds of the Machane Yehuda open-air market. Afternoon at leisure. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight Thurs Sept Transfer (with guide) to Ben Gurion for departure flight Our rate includes: Round trip air on Turkish Airlines LAX to Tel A Viv Meeting & assistance on arrival and departure from Ben-Gurion Airport by Ophir representative Porterage at airport and hotels 8 overnights at the above mentioned hotels or similar 8 days sightseeing as per program below Expert, government licensed English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days & transfers (local Jordanian guide in Petra) Luxury air-conditioned vehicle as mentioned above Transfer (with guide) from Ben Gurion airport to Tel Aviv hotel on arrival day Transfer (with guide) from Jerusalem hotel to Ben Gurion airport on departure day Entrance fees to all sites mentioned (inc. Kayaking and Dead Sea) Boat ride on Sea of Galilee Tips for the tour guide and driver - $50 per person.

4 Meal arrangements: Full Israeli buffet style breakfasts and dinners daily at hotels Lunch in Petra Our rate excludes: Expenses of a personal nature Meals not mentioned above Tips to driver, guide, restaurant & hotel staff Medical and/or Travel insurance. Water on bus Horse Drawn carriage in Petra Any other item not mentioned above $130 pp (appx, subject to change) for Israel/Jordan border taxes and Jordan VISA Drinks in Petra SUMMARY OF HOTELS Dates/No. of nights Sept (2 nights) Sept (2 nights) Sept (2 nights) Sept (1 night) Sept (2 nights) Hotels Herods, Tel Aviv (Standard room) or similar on HB Leonardo Club, Tiberias (Standard room) or similar on HB Leonardo, Jerusalem (Standard room) or similar on HB Leonardo Plaza, Eilat (Standard room) or similar on HB Leonardo, Jerusalem (Standard room) or similar on HB Optional 3-night EXTENSION to Cairo: September 2 15, 2019 $4, Our rate includes: * Round trip air on Lufthansa Airlines - LAX to Tel A Viv. See flight time below * One-way air on Air Sinai from Tel A Viv to Cairo (non-stop) Air on Lufthansa: 02SEP Flight #451 depart LAX 7:05 pm arrive Frankfurt 03SEP 2:50 pm 03SEP Flight #690 depart Frankfurt 6:00 pm arrive Tel A Viv 11:00 pm 15SEP Flight #585 depart Cairo 4:14 am arrive Frankfurt 8:35 am 15 SEP Flight #450 depart Frankfurt 2:05 pm arrive LAX 4:50 pm Air Sinai 12SEP Flight #55 depart Tel A Viv 12:05 pm arrive Cairo 12:30 pm (1 hr time difference) Private Guided Tour Day 1: Arrival Cairo Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and

5 review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo. Either Intercontinental City Stars Cairo Meals: Dinner Day 2 : Cairo Sightseeing Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo and then you will be escorted by your private tour guide to visit: Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen, alongside many other fascinating artifacts. Additional visit to the mummies room at the museum is included.lunch at Naguib Mahfouz restaurant after that visit Mosque of Sultan Hassan,Refaie Mosque and Finally Khan El Khalily Bazaar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3 : Pyramids Tour Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus - Famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. Additional visit to the Solar Boat in front of Cheops Pyramid (extra ticket on spot). Lunch will be served in a local restaurant, then proceed to Sakkara area to visit Sakkara Complex and first pyramid ever built (Djoser Pyramid). Move on to Memphis; Old kingdom's capital and famous Necropolis. Back to your hotel and overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4 : Final Departure Breakfast at the hotel with free time at your leisure, then you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure. Meals: Breakfast This rate is including Meet & Assist VIP at Cairo Airport. 3 Nights accommodation at InterContinental City Stars Cairo Hotel basis on B.B All transportation as mentioned in our program with bus Model All tours as mentioned in your program with entry fees (Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Saqqara, Egyptian Museum) Entrance fees inside the Mummies room is included Tour guide 03 Breakfasts 02 Lunches at a restaurant 03 Dinners at a restaurant Unlimited water, soft drinks and Hot Drinks free all the trip This rate is excluding: Visa Cairo - RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY ISRAEL / JORDAN EGYPT September 2-15, 2019 Trip #0919 To confirm a reservation a $200 deposit is required. A second payment of R300 is due March 1, Final payment is due June 20, Cancellations prior to March 2, 1029 is $100; cancellations from March 1, 2019 to June 29, 2019 is $200; cancellations from June 30, 2019 to July 24, 2019 is $500 and cancellations after July 24 will have no refund unless a replacement is found and if any monies can be recovered by the hotels. If a replacement is found after ticketing, then name change fees will be applied.