You heard it here first! I will be leading a 10-day trip to the Holy Land in October of 2007 and you are invited. Details are forthcoming, but I’m excited about this opportunity to explore the places that have meant so much to many Christians, Jews, and Muslims for thousands of years. The tour is a package run by Educational Opportunities, Inc.–a Christian company that has been leading Holy Land tours for more than 50 years. I’d invite you to go to their web site to get a glimpse of the itinerary. We will likely depart on October 15.
As a way of preparing for the trip, I will be going to the Holy Land myself in January for a week on an EO-sponsored "familiarization" trip, which will give me the opportunity to become acquainted with the area and make plans for leading the October trip. I’ll be anxious to come back and share with you the wonders of this place and encourage you to come along!
EO’s tours are all-inclusive–air fare, hotels, meals (except lunches), tours, and fees. Ten days in Israel for less than $2000 (excluding taxes and tips) is quite a deal. It’s an amazing opportunity to make your study of the Bible come alive.
Some will immediately raise concerns about security. The truth is that EO has been leading groups without issues throughout the various times of trouble in that region. The "pilgrim’s path" is largely free of tension as people in that region realize the importance of foreign tourism. You can also check out the impressions of recent traveler’s on the EO site.
I’m really excited about this opportunity and hope that you’ll consider coming along. I’ll have brochures available at the church in the next week or so, and I will be scheduling informational meetings in late January.
If you’re looking at this post and you live outside of Park City, you are welcome to consider the trip as well. You can register with us and travel from the city closest to you. Email me if you are interested in signing up!
