With Mike’s unique background and expertise in not only Biblical studies and Ancient Archaeology, but also in Modern Middle East politics and religion, we will have the opportunity to gain insight into the distant past as well as the current issues facing the Holy Land. This is indeed a special opportunity. Thanks so much for your interest in joining us on this trip. As you prayerfully consider making a decision to join us, please feel free to contact me or Mike with any questions.” (www.danhotels.com/Hotel-Jerusalem) 
Join Lamar and Shari Steiger on
“In His Steps” Israel Tour
November 3-12, 2009
A Personal Invitation from Lamar and Shari -
“Shari and I are both thrilled to be planning and hosting our first trip to Israel. This tour is something we have hoped for, prayed for and dreamed about for years. Walking the same paths, touring the same area and experiencing the same environment where our Lord Jesus Christ spent His time here on earth is very exciting. Our tour guide, coordinator and historical expert is my distant relative Mike Fanning. He has a long career leading many trips to this part of the world and I know you will not be disappointed.
Tentative Itinerary (Subject to Change)
(Note: For a printable tour itinerary (without the photos) and registration form, please click on the following link - Steiger Itinerary and Registration Form
Tuesday November 3: Tulsa-Israel.
The group will depart Tulsa in the afternoon on our flight to Tel Aviv.
Wednesday November 4: Tel Aviv.
Upon arrival in Israel, we will be met by our hosts, who will assist and escort us through customs and transfer us by private motorcoach to the deluxe Renaissance Hotel, located directly on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/tlvbr-renaissance-tel-aviv-hotel/
Thursday November 5: Tel Aviv-Caesarea-Mt. Carmel-Muchraka-Daleat el Carmel-Tzippori (Sepphoris)-Tiberius.
Our day will begin with a tour of the city of Tel Aviv, including a stop at the impressive memorial to Prime Minister Rabin. We will continue up the coastal road to the spectacular ruins of the port city of Caesarea. While in the hometown of Cornelius, we will visit the Roman theatre, aqueducts, the Crusader city, and the new excavations in the city. We will then drive to the top of Mt. Carmel to the Carmelite monastery of Muchraka, where we will recount the story of Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal. Our last stop will be at the incredible Roman city of Sepphoris, where we will view the magnificent mosaics and learn about the possible connection between this city and Jesus. We will then head toward Tiberius and the Moriah Plaza Tiberius Hotel, located directly on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
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Friday November 6: Sea of Galilee-”Jesus Boat”-Capernaum-Bethsaida-Caesarea Philippi-Jordan River.
We will spend this entire day visiting sites in the Sea of Galilee area. We begin with a boat trip across the Sea of Galilee in one of the new wooden “replica” boats. We will then see the incredible “Jesus Boat”, an ancient fishing boat that dates back to the time of Jesus! Our next stop will be at Capernaum, the city where Jesus performed many of his miracles. While along the shores of the Sea of Galilee, we will also visit the recently excavated city of Bethsaida. We will then drive north to the ancient city of Caesarea Philippi, where the Great Confession of Peter took place. On the way back to Tiberius, we will stop at the Jordan River, where we will have an inspirational service.
Saturday November 7: Nazareth-Megiddo-Beth Shan-Harod-Jericho-Jerusalem.
Today we leave the Sea of Galilee region and travel toward the Holy City of Jerusalem. After driving through the city of Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle, our first stop of the day will be at the hometown of Jesus—Nazareth. We will then drive across the Valley of Armageddon to visit the fortress city of Megiddo. We will then travel to view the newly uncovered ruins of the city of Beth Shan, stopping on the way at the Springs of Harod, where Gideon chose his 300 fighting men. Excitement will then build as we travel up the Judean hills and enter the city of Jerusalem. We will travel through the city on the way to our centrally located hotel - the Dan Panorama Hotel!
Sunday November 8: Old City of Jerusalem.
We will begin the first day of the new year on top of the Mount of Olives for a dramatic overview of the city of Jerusalem and proceed to visit some of the most famous sites in the Holy Land—the Garden of Gethsemane, Western Wall, Western Wall Tunnels, Temple Mount, Southern Wall Steps (walk where one famous archaeologist said “This is the only site in Israel where I can definitely say that Jesus walked here!”), Pool of Bethseda, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Damascus Gate, and many, many more attractions.
Monday November 9: Garden Tomb-New City of Jerusalem-Bethlehem.
Today we will begin with a worship and communion service at the Garden Tomb, where Jesus was crucified, buried, and rose from the grave! After this inspirational service, we will visit some of the sites in West Jerusalem, including the Shrine of the Book (home of the Dead Sea Scrolls), the Holocaust Museum, and the miniature model of the city of Jerusalem as it appeared during the time of Jesus. In the afternoon, we will visit the city of Bethlehem, Manger Square, and the Church of the Nativity.
Tuesday November 10: Dead Sea-Masada-Qumran-Jericho.
Today we will drive through the wilderness of Judea, on the ancient Roman road, down to the city of Jericho, the oldest city in the world. After viewing the 12,000 year-old ruins, we will travel down the shores of the Dead Sea to visit the inspiring fortress—Masada. Built by Herod the Great as a winter palace, Masada was the site of the final stand of some 900 Jewish rebels as they fought against the Roman troops in 70 AD. After a swim in the Dead Sea, we will visit the ancient city of Qumran, the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
Wednesday November 11: Free Morning -Elah Valley-Azekah-Maresha-Beit Guvrin-Joppa-Depart.
We will have the entire morning free for you to do as you please…shop in the Old City, revisit one of sites, etc. In the afternoon, we will explore the southern part of Israel, beginning with a visit to the birth place of John the Baptist – Ein Karem. We will proceed to the Elah Valley and the city of Azekah—the site of the famous David and Goliath battle. We will then proceed to visit the underground burial caves at Maresha and the bell caves at Beit Guvrin. We will then visit the ancient city of Joppa, the city where Jonah attempted to flee from God. We will then go to dinner at a restaurant in Tel Aviv before proceeding to the airport for our flight back to the US.
Thursday November 12: USA.
Arrive back in Tulsa in the early afternoon.
Cost of Tour: $3289 per person
Included in Tour Cost:
** TRANSPORTATION: Round trip airfare from Tulsa to Israel.
** HOTELS: Seven (7) nights accommodations at Deluxe First Class hotels in Israel, as listed in itinerary, or similar, based on two persons sharing a twin-bedded room with private bath throughout. A few single rooms are available at an additional cost of $1014. If a passenger cannot supply a roommate and MBF Enterprises, Inc. is unable to do so, the passenger will have to pay the supplemental charge.
** MEALS: Two meals daily in Israel consisting of buffet Israeli breakfast and dinner are included throughout the tour.
** SIGHTSEEING: Sightseeing by private motorcoach, as shown in itinerary, including all entrance fees, with private English-speaking guide.
** TRANSFERS: All transfers between airports and hotels.
** PORTERAGE: Porterage and handling of one (1) bag per person.
** TAXES: All taxes on the hotels, meals and other tour services.
Not included in tour price:
** Airline taxes and fuel surcharges (This cost changes every day, but has been running between $200-$300 per person)
** Tips for the local Israeli guide and driver.
** Trip cancellation insurance (strongly recommended).
** Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, etc.).
** Excessive baggage charges, such as overweight charges or the porterage of more than (1) suitcase.
** Individual services apart from group.
** Expenses due to flight delays, strikes, bad weather or other irregularities.
** Cost of passport.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Registration and deposits: An initial deposit of $300 per person is required to secure definite reservations. We regret that no space may be reserved without a deposit.
Final payment: Balance of payment is due on August 3, 2009 (90 days prior to departure).
Cancellations and refunds: If the trip is canceled in its entirety after a deposit has been made, there will be a $200 cancellation charge, unless there is someone on the waiting list to take your place. Cancellations must be made in writing; verbal cancellations, whether in person or by phone, are not valid. If a trip is cancelled within 90 days of departure, the penalty will be an additional $100 per person, due to cancellation penalties levied by the airlines, hotels and ground suppliers. There will be no refund if a trip is cancelled 60 days prior to departure, unless the trip can be sold to another individual. A special optional trip cancellation insurance policy is available.
Travel and Health Documents: A valid passport is required for all tours. No special inoculations are required unless specifically notified.
Tour price: The price of the tour is based on a minimum of 25 passengers. Should the final membership fall below this number, MBF Enterprises, Inc. reserves the right to increase the tour price.
Responsibility: This tour is planned and operated by MBF Enterprises, Inc. by contracting for services from other suppliers. MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or its agents, acting as agents for the tour members, shall be responsible to tour members for supplying services and accommodations as set forth in this brochure, except to the extent such services and accommodations cannot be supplied due to force of nature, delays, or other causes beyond the control of MBF Enterprises, Inc. If the service and accommodations set forth in this brochure cannot be supplied due to delays or other causes beyond the control of MBF Enterprises, Inc., best efforts will be made to supply comparable services and accommodations. If such services and accommodation cannot be provided due to the above reasons, or if the services are not used due to voluntary omission by the tour member, refunds will not be granted.
By becoming a member of the tour, a participant waives any claim against MBF Enterprises, Inc. for any damages to or loss of property, or any injury to or death of persons due to any act of negligence of any hotels or any other persons rendering any of the services and accommodations included in the ground portion of the itinerary. MBF Enterprises, Inc. shall not be responsible for any delays, substitutions of equipment, or any act or omission whatsoever by any air or surface carrier, its agents, servants and employees; and a participant, by becoming a member of the tour, waives any claim arising there from. MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or its agents is not responsible for loss or damage to participants baggage (baggage insurance highly recommended). The liability of the Airlines for the loss or damage to the baggage of the participant shall be limited in accordance with the carrier's liability insurance coverage, unless a higher value has been declared with respect hereto and additional payment made to the airline.
MBF Enterprises, Inc. reserves the right to decline, accept or retain any participant as a member of this tour at any time. If a participant is removed from the tour, a proportionate refund will be made. MBF Enterprises, Inc. reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure and if the tour is canceled, MBF Enterprises, Inc. shall have no responsibility beyond the refund of monies paid by the participant to MBF Enterprises, Inc. NOTE: If, because of war, or an act of God, or any reasonably unavoidable catastrophic circumstances, MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or the tour hosts are forced to cancel the tour after funds are advanced to the airlines, ground service agents or other such vendors, MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or the tour hosts are only obligated to return moneys advanced by the passengers in this tour which MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or the tour hosts are successful in recovering from those vendors.
RESERVATION FORM
“In His Steps” Israel Tour
November 3-12, 2009
(Note: For a printable tour itinerary (without the photos) and registration form, please click on the following link - Steiger Itinerary and Registration Form
Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Telephone (Home): (Office):
Email:
Email:
Name by which you like to be called:
_____I am willing to share a room with another tour member.
_____Please find me a roommate
_____I have a roommate:
_____I will travel on a single room basis at an additional supplemental cost.
Please answer the following questions. This information will help us with hotel registration, airline reservations, and any visa requirements.
Participant #1:
Name as it appears on your passport_____________________ ___
Passport #____________________ Date of Issue___________________
Your Birth date_________________ Date of Expiration________________
Birthplace____________________ Your Profession__________________
Participant #2:
Name as it appears on your passport_______________________ __
Passport #____________________ Date of Issue___________________
Your Birth date_________________ Date of Expiration_________________
Birthplace____________________ Your Profession__________________
Name to contact in case of emergency: _______________________
Relationship to you: ____________________ Telephone_____________________
Any special requests, dietary and/or medical requirements of which we should be aware?
I am enclosing (or have already sent) a check for the amount of $__________, payable to MBF Enterprises, Inc., as my initial deposit.
RESPONSIBILITY:This tour is planned and operated by MBF Enterprises, Inc. by contracting for services from other suppliers. MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or its agents, acting as agents for the tour members, shall be responsible to tour members for supplying services and accommodations as set forth in this brochure, except to the extent such services and accommodations cannot be supplied due to force of nature, delays, or other causes beyond the control of MBF Enterprises, Inc. If the service and accommodations set forth in this brochure cannot be supplied due to delays or other causes beyond the control of MBF Enterprises, Inc., best efforts will be made to supply comparable services and accommodations. If such services and accommodation cannot be provided due to the above reasons, or if the services are not used due to voluntary omission by the tour member, refunds will not be granted.
By becoming a member of the tour, a participant waives any claim against MBF Enterprises, Inc. for any damages to or loss of property, or any injury to or death of persons due to any act of negligence of any hotels or any other persons rendering any of the services and accommodations included in the ground portion of the itinerary. MBF Enterprises, Inc. shall not be responsible for any delays, substitutions of equipment, or any act or omission whatsoever by any air or surface carrier, its agents, servants and employees; and a participant, by becoming a member of the tour, waives any claim arising therefrom. MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or its agents is not responsible for loss or damage to participants baggage (baggage insurance highly recommended). The liability of the Airlines for the loss or damage to the baggage of the participant shall be limited in accordance with the carrier’s liability insurance coverage, unless a higher value has been declared with respect hereto and additional payment made to the airline.
MBF Enterprises, Inc. reserves the right to decline, accept or retain any participant as a member of this tour at any time. If a participant is removed from the tour, a proportionate refund will be made. MBF Enterprises, Inc. reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure and if the tour is canceled, MBF Enterprises, Inc. shall have no responsibility beyond the refund of monies paid by the participant to MBF Enterprises, Inc. NOTE: If, because of war, or an act of God, or any reasonably unavoidable catastrophic circumstances, MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or the tour hosts are forced to cancel the tour after funds are advanced to the airlines, ground service agents or other such vendors, MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or the tour hosts are only obligated to return moneys advanced by the passengers in this tour which MBF Enterprises, Inc. and/or the tour hosts are successful in recovering from those vendors.
As a condition to acceptance of any application, each applicant must agree to and sign the statement set forth below:
I have carefully read the itinerary outline for this tour, as well as the terms and conditions of application and participation and represent that I am physically and mentally fit to be able to participate in it and recognize and accept any risks thereof and the conditions set forth therein, including the refund policy. I also understand and hereby agree for and on behalf of myself, my dependents, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns to abide by the conditions set forth under “Responsibility” (above), and to release, defend and hold harmless MBF Enterprises, Inc. and any of their officers, agents, licensees or representatives from any and all liability for delays, injuries or death, or the loss of or damage to any property, however occurring during any portion of, or in relation to, this trip.
Signature:________________________________ Date:_________________________
Signature:________________________________ Date:_________________________
Tour Members Requesting a Roommate Assigned by MBF Enterprises, Inc.
We will try to arrange roommates for those traveling alone who prefer to share a room with another participant. If we are unable to find a roommate and a single room must be assigned, or if due to cancellation, illness or any other reason, a single room must be assigned at any time, the single supplement must be paid by the tour member.
Signature:________________________________ Date:_________________________
Signature:________________________________ Date:_________________________
Please return the completed form (with signature) to:
MBF Enterprises, Inc.
1655 Hawks Tree Lane
San Antonio, TX 78248
(210) 710-6234 Office
(480) 247-5895 Fax
mike@mikefanning.com