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A get-together is being planned for August 19th (During BYU Education Week) in Provo (or Salt Lake City) Utah. Time and location are still to be determined. If you are interested in attending, please contact Leslie and she will get back with you about the specifics. Leslie's email is LESMCGOWAN@aol.com thanks, paula Proposed Group Reunion in israel 2011 Dear Jerusalem Family, Brother Brown is in the midst of arranging for a reunion tour of Israel for June 2011. We hope that you are able to join us for this fabulous adventure. The itinerary is almost tied down (more on that later). The discussions have now focused on the best dates to leave and return. Here is one promising option: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 depart USA for Israel Friday, June 17, 2011 return to USA Another option: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 depart USA for Israel Friday, July 8, 2011 return to USA We might be able to extend the date to a Saturday return to the USA. What we need from you is (1) a clear indication whether you intend to join the tour, and (2) a clear notice whether the above dates work well for you. May we receive your response by Wednesday, August 4, 2010? We are sorry to press for a response. But your responses will tell us a lot about the feasibility of the tour. Thanks to all of you. We look forward to seeing you in Jerusalem next year! The proposed start dates of the trip are June 8 and June 29. We need your speedy reply to select the date and get a preliminary count of participants. Please contact Paula at paulanielson@ca.rr.com or jerusalem@nielsonpi.com .Preliminary Itinerary Day 1 - Wednesday Depart USA and fly to Tel Aviv Day 2- Thursday Arrive at Tel Aviv airport and transfer to Dan Panorama Hotel near Jaffa *Optional walking tour of Jaffa Welcome to Israel Meeting with Group at hotel Overnight at Dan Panorama Hotel in Tel Aviv Day 3 -Friday Caesarea National Park Mount Carmel - Muhraqa Lunch in Daliat El Carmel, a Druze community Stop at ancient Tombs Megiddo National Park Nazareth - visit Church of the Annunciation and St. Joseph's carpentry shop Mt Precipice with view of Jezreel Valley and Mt. Tabor - discuss transfiguration Pass Cana. Tiberias Hotel for 2 nights. (Includes dinner and breakfast each day) Day 4- Saturday Ride on a wooden boat on Sea of Galilee Attend Sacrament Meeting at Tiberias Branch Mount of Beatitudes Tel Hazor Caesarea Phillipi * One hour Fireside at Tiberias Hotel Day 5 - Sunday Jordan River Bet She'an National Park Stop at panoramic Sea of Galilee view En Gev Restaurant for St. Peter's fish lunch (included) Capernaum St. Peter's Primacy Valley of the Doves *Optional Shopping at Diamond store in Tiberias. Day 6 - Monday Pass Jericho, Mount of Temptation, etc. No Stops Pass Ein Gedi - no stop Masada National Park Qumran National Park Lunch at cafeteria on own. Soak at Dead Sea Resort Leave for Jerusalem Arrive Olive Tree Hotel and have dinner Optional Shopping at Jimmy's Bazaar Overnight at Olive Tree Hotel Day 7 - Tuesday Bethlehem - Church of the Nativity, Shepherd's Field, and lunch at Bedouin Tent Rest. (Included) Visit Yad Vashem Israel Museum/Holy Land Model *One hour Fireside at Olive Tree Hotel Overnight at Olive Tree Hotel Day 8 - Wednesday House of Caiaphas - Saint Peter in Gallicantu BYU Jerusalem Center Mount of Olives Overlook Walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Walk along the excavated Roman Cardo and see the remains of the original Nehemiah's walls Room of Last Supper The Jerusalem Archaeological Park Dinner and overnight at Olive Tree Hotel Day 9 - Thursday Load Bus - Those leaving tonight will check out and load their luggage on the bus. Temple Mount Western Wall and watch Bar Mitzvahs St Ann Church & Pool of Bethesda Church of the Flagellation Lunch at Sisters of Sion (included) - Great view of Temple Mount from roof. Orson Hyde Park Garden of Gethsemane Garden Tomb Farewell Dinner at Shababeek Restaurant * Those returning home will leave for Airport Day 10 - Friday Those leaving on Thursday evening will arrive at home in USA Those staying over another night at Olive Tree will enjoy an optional Free Day and then fly home. Day 11 - Saturday The group that chose to stay an extra night at Olive Tree will arrive home in USA _________________________________________________________________ The Best of Israel Tour - June 2011 Headliner: Dr. S. Kent Brown Cost: $2260 per person based on double occupancy plus $30 Reservation Fee. (Cash or check payments discount price of $2195 per person, plus Reservation Fee.) Round trip air fare is not included in this cost. * This tour is limited to one bus of 44 participants, therefore reserve early to guarantee your reservation. Terms & Conditions Included: Lectures with Dr. S. Kent Brown All meals in Israel except four lunches Transportation in Deluxe Air-conditioned Coaches English-speaking Guide Hotel Accommodations Use of a Listen Technologies receiver to listen to the guide's narrative and instructions above the background noise. Entrance Fees & Activities Not Included: Round Trip Air Personal Items Trip Cancellation Protection Standard Gratuities ($120 per person to be paid with final payment) Payment Schedule: Deposit of $500 per person plus $30 per person reservation fee due at Registration Final Payment due March 29, 2011 (nonrefundable) Cancellation Policy: $50.00 per person cancellation penalty after deposit is received $500 per person cancellation penalty after February 29, 2011 100% cancellation penalty after final payment March 29, 2011 *** Reservation fees are per person. *** Passports are required and must be valid through January 10, 2012.**** Our website remains to be http://jerusalem.nielsonpi.com/
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