Guest Speaker Dr. David deSilva Lands of the Bible CruiseMake the most of your vacation onboard the...

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www.EO.travel/mytrip Tour = PF19 Date = 091619 Code = A www.EO.travel • 800-247-0017 September 16‐30, 2019 12 Days Aboard the Celebrity Infinity Rome, Italy to Athens, Greece Lands of the Bible Cruise September 16‐30, 2019 Lands of the Bible Cruise Guest Speaker Dr. David deSilva

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www.EO.travel/mytrip Tour = PF19 Date = 091619 Code = A

www.EO.travel • 800-247-0017

September 16‐30, 2019

12 Days Aboard the Celebrity InfinityRome, Italy to Athens, Greece

Lands of the Bible CruiseSeptember 16‐30, 2019

Lands of the Bible CruiseGuest Speaker

Dr. David deSilva

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Sept. 16 & 17 - Depart the USA - Arrive in RomeYour pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA and arrive in Rome. Timepermitting, take a panoramic tour of the Eternal City before embarkingon the luxurious Celebrity Infinity.

Sept. 18 - Pompeii, ItalyJourney inland to ancient Pompeii, dating almost to the time of Paul,where you can see the spectacular ruins that were covered by ashfrom the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79.

Sept. 19 - Taormina, ItalyExplore Taormina, climb to the mountaintop Greek Theater with itsspectacular views of the Mediterranean and Mt. Etna. Enjoy a gelatowhile shopping or simply wander the streets with the occasionalbreathtaking view over the cliffs to the seaside below.

Sept. 20 - Valletta, MaltaTravel to St. Paul's Bay to see the traditional site of Paul's shipwreckand view St. Paul's island from there. Embark on a narrated tour ofValletta, capital of Malta and a city replete with medieval charm andextravagantly grand architecture. No exploration would be completewithout a visit to Valletta’s crowning jewel, St. John’s Co-Cathedral. Thisbaroque masterpiece was commissioned in 1572 by Grand MasterJean de la Cassiere for the Knights of St John. In fact, several Knightsdonated gifts of art to ensure it was adorned with only the finest works.Enjoy a little free time to explore the area’s charming shops and cafesbefore returning to the ship.

Sept. 21 - At Sea

Sept. 22 - Rhodes, Greece (On Own)Paul visited Rhodes briefly on his way to Jerusalem at the end of histhird missionary journey. Over 1,200 years later when Jerusalem fellduring the Crusades, the Knights of St. John fled to the island ofRhodes, where they ruled for two centuries. Suleiman the Magnificentfinally captured the island, but lost 50,000 men in the campaign. Thecastles and old town built by the knights are still impressive today.Shore excursions are booked through Celebrity.

Sept. 23 - At Sea

Sept. 24 & 25 - Bethlehem & Jerusalem, Israel We dock at Ashdod. Explore Bethlehem, where you’ll discover the caverevered as the place where Jesus was born (Matt. 1; Luke 2). Thechurch, which was constructed on the site, is the world’s oldestfunctioning church. Travel to Jerusalem and see the House of the High

Priest Caiaphas, where Jesus was tried before the Sanhedrin. Standupon the Mount of Olives and view the city as Jesus did. Wanderamong the olive trees of the Garden of Gethsemane. Enter the OldCity and see the Pool of Bethesda. You’ll walk along the Via Dolorosato the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built over the sites of theCrucifixion and Resurrection.

Sept. 26 - Sea of Galilee, IsraelWe dock at Haifa. Venture inland to the Sea of Galilee. You’ll stand onthe Mount of the Beatitudes where Jesus gave His most well-knownsermon (Matthew 5). At Tabgha, the traditional location for the callingof the disciples and the feeding of the 5000, you’ll find the Church ofthe Fish and the Loaves (Luke 9). Visit the Chapel of the Primacy wherethree times Peter professed his devotion to the risen Christ (John 21).Travel to the shore town of Capernaum where Jesus called Peter,Andrew, James, John (Matt. 4) and later Matthew. Stop by the RiverJordan where those who wish to be baptized may do so.

Sept. 27- At Sea

Sept. 28 - Chania, Crete, Greece (On Own)An ancient city on Crete's north coast, Chania overlooks the Aegeanagainst a dramatic mountain backdrop. Its Old Town is a delight ofnarrow streets of Byzantine, Venetian and Turkish architecture filledwith shops, tavernas and cafes. For a gorgeous, panoramic view of theVenetian Harbor and lighthouse discover the Firkas Fort and climb tothe top! Shore excursions are booked through Celebrity.Sept. 29 - Athens & Corinth, GreeceDisembark this morning in Athens. The architectural splendors of theancient city of Athens are as magical as ever. View the world-renownedAcropolis, the Propylaea, and the Parthenon. Time permitting, viewMars Hill where Paul debated with the intellectual community of hisday. Walk among the ruins of the Agora, the ancient market place andcenter of Athenian public life. You will view the Olympic Stadium, homeof the Olympics. Travel to Corinth (Acts 18), a city that inspired St.Paul’s most familiar letter. You will visit the Archaeological Museum,the Market Place, and Temples. Walk among the ruins and stand onthe Bema where Paul stood. Read Paul’s letter to the Corinthians andvisualize his address to the Gentiles as he began the task of buildingCorinth’s church. Check-in to your hotel in Athens for dinner andovernight.

Sept. 30 - Return to USA

Two Units of CEUCredits Available

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Purchase Domestic Airfare through EOIncludes Fuel Surcharges, Transfers and Taxes (subject to change)

To Fly from a City near you call 1-800-247-0017 X590 or register online at www.eo.travel

Your Price from New York Includes:Roundtrip International Airfare & Overseas Transfers

Additional baggage & optional fees may apply; see fine print for details

Fuel Surcharges and Government Taxes (Subject to change)

Most Shore Excursions • Most Meals • Admin. Fees • Port ChargesOnboard Gratuities are additional & will be automatically

added to your onboard account.

*Rates are per person, based on double occupancyAll prices reflect a 4% cash discount

ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING FROM NEW YORK* 09 Inside Stateroom $4298* 08 Ocean View Stateroom $4498* 07 Ocean View Stateroom $4548* 06 Ocean View Stateroom $4598* 2C Veranda Stateroom $5248* 2B Veranda Stateroom $5248* 2A Veranda Stateroom $5348*

Sept. 14 & 15 - Depart USA/Arrive in RomeArrive and sightseeing.Sept. 16 - Christian RomeThe Vatican, St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’sFrescoes, St. Paul Outside the WallsSept. 17 - Ancient RomeColosseum, Campidoglio, The Forum, Circus Maximus, Arch ofTitus, Baths of Caracalla, Monti Region, Victor EmmanuelMonument. Board Your Ship.

Rome Pre-TourSeptember 14-17, 2019 - $698*

*All prices reflect a 4% cash discount • Guests taking an extension may be on adifferent flight than their group and/or traveling companion.

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Celebrity InfinityThis brilliant star shines even brighter since hergrand makeover in October 2015. Our first Rooftop Terraceprovides a chic new way to experience the great outdoorswith creative cocktails, favorite snacks, and movies alfresco.Craving Italian? Tuscan Grille serves up fresh pasta andsucculent dry-aged steaks or savor an unordinary dinner atthe innovative Qsine. Relax in Infinity's Canyon Ranch Spa.Make the most of your vacation onboard the CelebrityInfinity.

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Dr. deSilva is the Trustees’ DistinguishedProfessor of New Testament and Greek atAshland Theological Seminary. He haswritten over twenty books, including Honor,Patronage, Kinship & Purity (2000),Introducing the Apocrypha (2002), UnholyAllegiances: Heeding Revelation’s Warning(2013), and commentaries on Hebrews,Jude and 4 Macabees. He is also a frequentcontributor to journals, reference books,adult Bible curriculum, and study Bibles. Asa popular speaker on several of our cruises,he has received high praise for hisundertaking of the complex subject of theBook of Revelation.

GUEST SPEAKER

Dr. David deSilva

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Schedule of Coverages Maximum BenefitPart A * Benefits provided by EOT

Trip Cancellation ..........................................................Trip CostPart B Benefits provided by United States Fire Insurance Co.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment ............................$25,000Medical Expense / Emergency Assistance...................$50,000Trip Interruption ............................................................Trip CostTravel Delay (Up to $100 Per Day)....................................$500Missed Connection..............................................................$500Baggage and Personal Effects........................................$1,000Baggage Delay....................................................................$100

Conditions and LimitationsThis is a brief description of the plan available for all Travel Protection sales for Trips departing January 1, 2013 and after. Certain exclusions andlimitations apply and are detailed in the Certificate of Coverage. For example, coverage does not apply to: any Sickness or condition of you, a TravelingCompanion or a Family Member traveling with you that existed during the 60 days prior to the effective date of the coverages (The Pre-ExistingCondition Exclusion is waived if payment for this plan is received by Educational Opportunities Tours, Inc. at or before the final payment due date forYour Trip or 105 days before departure date, whichever occurs first.), suicide, normal pregnancy, war or any act of war. Other Covered Reasons, asdefined, includes the following events or their consequences: Cancellation or Interruption of your Trip due to: Inclement Weather, unannounced Strike,mechanical breakdown that causes complete cessation of services of Your Common Carrier for at least 12 consecutive hours; a documented trafficaccident while en route to departure; being hijacked or quarantined; jury duty; destruction of your home or destination by fire, flood, burglary or naturaldisaster; being called to the emergency service of government to provide aid or relief in the event of a natural disaster; a documented theft of passportsor visas; a transfer of employment of 250 miles or more; or Revocation of military leave. For further information ask for the Certificate of Coveragewhich fully details the coverages, provisions, limitations and exclusions of the plan offered and is available to you, upon request, at any time prior toyour purchase of the plan.This plan is underwritten by: United States Fire Insurance Company, Eatontown, NJ. Benefits are administered by: TripMate, Inc.*, 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 64114, 1-800-888-7292 (*in CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency).

*For New York Residents Only: Part A Benefits are travel arrangement benefits underwritten by United States Insurance Company.

Travel Protection PlanPremium Rates For This Cruise

$ 0 to $1000 . . . . . .$ 99$1001 to $1500 . . . . . .$149$1501 to $2000 . . . . . .$199$2001 to $2500 . . . . . .$249$2501 to $3000 . . . . . .$299$3001 to $3500 . . . . . .$349$3501 to $4000 . . . . . .$399$4001 to $4500 . . . . . .$449

$4501 to $5000 . . . . . .$499$5001 to $5500 . . . . . .$549$5501 to $6000 . . . . . .$599$6001 to $6500 . . . . . .$649$6501 to $7000 . . . . . .$699$7001 to $8000 . . . . . .$799$8001 to $9000 . . . . . .$899$9001 to $10,000 . . . . .$999

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TRAVEL REGISTRATION FORMMail to: EO Tours • P.O. Box 6098, Lakeland, FL 33807-6098

863-648-0383 • email: [email protected]: ID#: Tour: PF19Departure City: Departure Date: 09/16/19 (A) Legal Name must be submitted as it appears on your passport:

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Tour Selection: q Cruise Only q Add Rome Pre-Tour

Cabin Selection:q Inside Stateroom (09) qOcean View Stateroom (08) qOcean View Stateroom (07)q Ocean View Stateroom (06) q Veranda Stateroom (2C) q Veranda Stateroom (2B)q Veranda Stateroom (2A) Alternate: (Required, only used if 1st choice is unavailable)Clergy Scholarship: (For clergy host traveling for the first time on this program)

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Tour: PF19 Date: 091619 Code: A 04/17/18

Important Information Regarding Travel Protection Plan:1 Travel Protection coverage cannot be added after you have paid in full.2 Premium is based on TOTAL cost of trip and is non-refundable. 3 Coverage begins when your premium payment is received by EOT

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THE FINE PRINTINCLUDED IN PRICE: • Roundtrip international airfare & overseas transfers • Cruise • Shore excursions (as listed in itinerary) • Deluxe motorcoaches • Meals on ship • Fuel surcharges $598, Port charges $315 • Program fees • Taxes $125 (Increases in government tax and fees are subject to change) NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE: • Optional Travel Protection Program (see premium schedule) • Optional sightseeing • Miscellaneous fees such as passports, lunches off the ship, baggage fees • Alternate restaurants that have additional fees • Onboard Gratuities (Gratuities will be automatically added to your onboard account during the cruise) • Voluntary “Love Offering” for guide and driver • Ground only transfers • $100 Document fee for Non-US and Non-Canadian residentsALSO NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE - will appear on your statement:Hotel taxes and tips and other fees: $25 for the Rome Pre-TourACCOMMODATIONS: Price is based on double occupancy. When available, single rooms/cabins are often smaller than doubles. WhileEOT will try to match roommates, EOT cannot guarantee one will be available. Roommates may be assigned aslate as 35 days prior to departure and, if one is not available or if you request a single, the following single room/cabincharges apply: 175% of the cabin category price selected for basic itinerary. $298 for the Rome Pre-Tour. Singlestaterooms are extremely limited and subject to confirmation.PAYMENT INFORMATION: All prices reflect a 4% discount for full payment via check. PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

$100 Due at the time of registration____________________________________________________________________________________$300 2nd Deposit due on 01/19/19. Guests registering after this date must submit a total deposit of $400____________________________________________________________________________________$1100 3rd Deposit due on 03/20/19. Guests registering after this date must submit a total deposit of $1,500____________________________________________________________________________________

Full Payment Final Payment is due for all guests on 05/19/19. If paid after the due date, a late payment fee of $100 will be assessed. ____________________________________________________________________________________Travel Protection The Travel Protection Plan premium will be due no later than 05/19/19 toPremium Amount be in full effect. Travel protection premiums must be paid in addition to your deposits and in advance of the final payment for coverage to be in effect.____________________________________________________________________________________Cabin Availability After 01/19/19 or once we have sold out of our allotment of cabins we can no longer guarantee cabin pricing. Cabins purchased after this date will be subject to availability and may require a supplemental charge.

SAVINGS:Early registration discounts are deducted from the balance of your bill. Hosts/Co-hosts are not eligible.REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED after May 19, 2019We welcome registrations after 05/19/19. Registrations received between 05/20/19 - 06/18/19 will incur a $100 perperson fee. Registrations received between 06/19/19 - 07/03/19 will incur a $200 per person fee. Registrationsreceived between 07/04/19 - 07/18/19 will incur a $400 per person fee. Registrations received on 07/19/19 or laterwill be subject to cabin availability and may require a supplemental cabin charge as well as the air fees above.Additional fees will be advised upon registration. CANCELLATION FEES: 100% of Cancellation Fees are covered by the optional Travel Protection Program provided premium has been paidand reason for cancellation is coverable. Those who do not take travel protection should be aware of the followingcancellation penalties: From day of registration to 241 days prior to departure, you will be charged a $100 non-refundable administrative fee plus any airline fees. Additionally, thereafter, you will be charged any airline penaltiesand a single room supplement if your cancellation forces your roommate into a single plus the following charges:240-181 days = $500; 180-151 days = $750; 150-121 days = $1000; 120-91 days = 50%; 90-61 days = 75% oftotal cost; 60-day of departure = 100% of total cost. Submit cancellation in writing. On or after day of departure,no refund for any services not used. FIT TO TRAVEL STATEMENT: Passengers registering for the tour accept the responsibility for being in good health and able to walk andtravel on the tour. Because many of the sites are not accessible to the physically challenged, those needingoxygen, wheelchairs, or other ambulatory assistance will find the tour extremely limiting to their experiences.If you have questions, please contact Educational Opportunities Tours Inc. for more details.PASSPORT INFORMATION, CONFIRMATION OF ITINERARY & CHECK IN PROCESS: Passport information must be submitted to our office by 05/19/19. Failure to provide your passport information to ouroffice by this date may result in change fees or denial of travel. 120 days prior to your trip you will be contacted tore-confirm your itinerary, travel arrangements and registration information during the preliminary check in processfor your trip. Discrepancies in information or failure to check in for your cruise may result in change fees, delays inreceiving travel documents for your trip, or denial of travel. PRICE INCREASESAll prices quoted in this brochure are subject to change prior to payment in full due to currency fluctuations, fuelsurcharge increases, government taxes and fees increases or unforeseen circumstances. In addition, you may besubject to a price increase after payment in full has been received due to potential government imposed taxes andfees.AIRLINE ROUTES and TICKETS:In order to keep prices low, EO does not guarantee the most direct routing to your final destination. Once "printed",airline tickets cannot be changed or refunded thereafter. Air transportation to/from your destination will be economyclass on IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEX non-refundable, non-amendable tickets for groupsof 10 or more flying together on entire itinerary. If you choose to depart from a different city than your group ortravelling companion, or deviate your flight and/or trip plans, and/or you are taking a pre or post tour, you may flyon a different scheduled flight(s) than the rest of your group.FLIGHT TIMES:All flights are subject to change by the airlines without advance notice. EOT is not responsible for such changes ordelays and does not reimburse expenses resulting from such delays. If you are making your own flight arrangementsto the departure city, we recommend you purchase a ticket that can be exchanged without large penalties.ADDITIONAL AIRLINE FEES:You will likely incur additional airline checked baggage fees that are not included in the price of the tour. These feesvary by airline and are at the airline's discretion on each segment of the flight itinerary. Additionally, you may incuroptional fees (food, excess baggage, overweight baggage, items of personal nature, etc.) as well. For more information,visit www.eo.travel/travelinfo/airlinefees.aspx.DEVIATIONS:Deviations from the standard tour program must be submitted in writing and are subject to additional airline fees, ifapplicable. Transfers for passengers who deviate are not included.ITINERARY CHANGES:Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information; however, the order of itinerary and numberof days may be altered to accommodate changes in cruise schedules and weather. The cruise line has the ultimatecontrol over your voyage and may, without notice, alter the length of the cruise and the order of and/or inclusion ofports. EOT is in no way responsible for these changes and does not make reimbursement for such changes.PREGNANCY/INFANT REGULATIONSAs to pregnancy, a woman cannot have begun her 24th week of pregnancy at any time before or during the cruise.If you are pregnant, please provide a medical note upon arrival at the pier for check-in from your physician statingyour expected due date and medical fitness to travel. If you are in the 24th week or have completed it you will notbe allowed to board. Because of the limited medical facilities, infants must be at least 24 weeks (6 months) of ageon the first day of the cruise.VALIDITY DATE:This brochure is valid until 06/17/18. If validity date has passed, current brochures may be found at www.eo.travel.Registrations will still be accepted after the validity date.RELEASE INFORMATIONPayment of deposit indicates permission for EOT or its agents to record the registrant’s participation and appearanceon video tape, audio tape, film, photograph, or any other medium and to use the registrant’s name, likeness, voice,comments, submitted documentation, written papers, and/or biographical material without restrictions or limitationfor any advertising, marketing, publicity, educational or promotional purpose which EOT or its agents deem appropriate,unless the registrant or guardian otherwise notifies EOT in writing prior to departure.Except where otherwise stated, EOT acts only as agent for the relevant supplier in securing hotels, transportationand other travel services and in no event shall EOT be liable for failure by any such supplier to render anytransportation, lodging or other travel service to be provided on the tour. EOT assumes no liability for injury, death,damage, loss, theft, accident, delay or irregularity which may occur by reason of any negligent or willful act oromission of any suppliers of service. EOT does not own or operate any of the suppliers of services to your tour.Similarly without limiting the foregoing, passenger agrees to hold EOT harmless for any defect in any vehicle, plane,boat, bus, car, van or other vehicle, act of war or insurrection, terrorist activity, revolt or other civil uprising, militaryaction, strikes or labor unrest or any Act of God or for any other act of any third party. Florida law will be applicableto any dispute which arises out of/or concerns this brochure or your tour. Any and all litigation must be brought onlyin and for courts in Polk County, Florida to the exclusion of litigation anywhere else in the world.Enrollment in and payment of deposit constitutes your acceptance of the “Fine Print.” Educational OpportunitiesTours is the tour operator and is solely responsible for the travel program. Educational Opportunities Tours isregistered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel. Registration No. ST24130. CST2027682-40