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2016 Holy Land Classic Tour www.etsagents.com/classic16 For More Information, Contact Your Travel Agent A Life-Changing Pilgrimage - 10 Days - Galilee, Nazareth, Megiddo, Caesarea, Jericho, Mount of Olives, Bethlehem, Jerusalem & More!

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2016Holy Land

Classic Tour

www.etsagents.com/classic16

For More Information,Contact Your Travel Agent

A Life-Changing Pilgrimage- 10 Days -

Galilee, Nazareth, Megiddo,Caesarea, Jericho, Mount of Olives,

Bethlehem, Jerusalem & More!

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Holy Land Classic

Day 1 and 2 - USA to the Holy Land Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on an overnight flight.You will be welcomed at the Tel Aviv airport by our representativeand transferred to your hotel to enjoy dinner before retiring for thenight.

Day 3 - The GalileeWorship as you sail across the Sea of Galilee. Visit Capernaum,center of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee, and visit the synagogue builton the site where Jesus taught (Matt.4:13, 23). On the Mount ofBeatitudes, contemplate the “Sermon on the Mount” (Matt. 5-7).Explore the Church of the Fish and the Loaves at Tabgha, traditionalsite of the feeding of the 5,000 (Luke 9:10). See the Chapel of thePrimacy, where Peter professed his devotion three times to the risenChrist (John 21). Recall Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist at theJordan River.

Day 4 - Cana, Nazareth, Megiddo & Caesarea Visit the Franciscan Wedding Chapel in Cana, site of Jesus’ firstmiracle, before continuing on to Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood home(Matthew 2:23). Look out over Tel Megiddo (Armageddon) to viewone of the most important archaeological sites in Israel. ExploreCaesarea, a center of the early Christians where an angel visitedCornelius, the first Gentile believer (Acts 10), and where Paul wasimprisoned for two years before appealing to Caesar.

Day 5 - Jericho, Qumran & Mount of Olives As you stop in Jericho to view the ruins of the city conquered byJoshua (Josh. 6: 1, 2, 20), in the distance you can also see thetraditional site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matt. 4:1-11). VisitQumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947. Takea group picture on the Mount of Olives, where Jesus ascended intoheaven (Acts 1: 9-12).

Day 6 - Jerusalem & Bethlehem In Bethlehem, visit the cave revered as Jesus’ birthplace and seethe Church of the Nativity constructed over the site (Matt. 1: 18-25).Gaze out over Shepherds Field before you return to Jerusalem. Prayin the Garden of Gethsemane and envision the scenes of the nightbefore Jesus’ crucifixion (Matt. 26: 36 - 44). Continue to Mount Zionto visit the House of the High Priest Caiaphas, where Jesus wasquestioned the night of His betrayal (Matt. 26: 57). Meditate on theevents of the Last Supper as you visit the traditional location of theUpper Room (Mark 14: 12).

Day 7 - Jerusalem & the Old City Walk the Cardo, the ancient main street of the Old City. Experienceancient Jerusalem at the Teaching Steps and the Western Wall. Atthe Pool of Bethesda, see where Jesus performed the Sabbathmiracle (John 5: 1-31). Sing a hymn in the Church of St. Anne andexperience its rich acoustics. Visit Herod’s Antonia Fortress, whereJesus appeared before Pontius Pilate (Luke 23:1), and follow inChrist’s steps on the Via Dolorosa ("the Way of the Cross"). At theChurch of the Holy Sepulchre, take time to reflect on His sacrificiallove.

Day 8 - Leisure Day (Masada/Dead Sea Option) Today you have free time to explore on your own or you may chooseto visit Masada and the Dead Sea (additional charge). Ascend bycable car to Masada, Herod’s legendary mountaintop fortress whichbecame the last desperate stronghold of the Jewish Zealots againstthe Romans. You can still look down on the remains of the Romancamps and the siege ramp below. End your day with a dip in the saltand mineral laden waters of the Dead Sea.

Day 9 - Jerusalem Travel to Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptist and where Maryvisited Elisabeth (Luke 1: 26-40). Explore the poignant exhibits ofYad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust Memorial. Visit the Garden Tomb fora time of reflection and communion.

Day 10 - Return to the USA or enjoy an Extension.

Walk the Land ofJesus and the Bible

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Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 . . .$2998Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 . . . .$3098March 1, 8, 15 . . . . .$3298April 5, 12 . . . . . . . . .$3398

May 17, 24, 31 . . . . .$3398June 7, 14 . . . . . . . . .$3398July 19 . . . . . . . . . . . .$3398Sept. 6, 13, 20 . . . . .$3298

Oct. 25, 26, 31 . . . . .$3398Nov. 1, 7, 8, 14 . . . . .$3398Nov. 29 . . . . . . . . . . .$2998Dec. 6, 13 . . . . . . . . .$2998

Departure Dates

Cairo and the Route of the Exodus - $928 + $138 tipsDay 10 Ancient Caravan Route to Mount Sinai for overnight.Day 11 Monastery of Saint Catherine; continue to Sharm el Sheik for overnight.Day 12 Wadi Feiran, Elim, Marah by the Red Sea, dinner and overnight in Cairo.Day 13 Memphis, Sakkara, Step Pyramid, Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx.Day 14 King Tut's Treasure, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Old Cairo, Coptic Church. Sail the Nile River aboard an authentic Egyptian Felucca.Day 15 Depart Egypt and arrive in the USA.

Nile Cruise - $1798 + $148 tipsDay 10 - 11 Same as Cairo and the Route of the Exodus.Day 12 Fly to Luxor. Board your Nile Cruise boat. Visits to Luxor and Karnak temples.Day 13 Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Valleys of the Kings and Queens, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Esna and cross the locks. Continue to Edfu for overnight.Day 14 Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple shared by the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Aswan and overnight.Day 15 Disembark. Visit the High Dam of Aswan, Granite Quarry, Unfinished Obelisk, and Temple of Philae. Fly to Cairo for dinner and overnight.Day 16 Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx. Day 17 Depart Egypt and arrive in the USA.

Wonders of Jordan and Petra - $878 + $138 tipsDay 10 Cross the Allenby Bridge into Jordan. Mount Nebo, Madaba, Amman.Day 11 Petra. Return to Amman for a late dinner and overnight.Day 12 Jerash and recross border into Israel. Enjoy a final dinner before boarding your flight for the USA.Day 13 Arrive in the USA.

Judea and Samaria - $698Day 10 Journey to Taybeh in the West Bank. View Shiloh. Visit Nablus and see Mount Gerizim, Mount Ebal. Visit Jacob's Well. Visit Tel Shechem.Day 11 Visit the Judean Wilderness and enjoy a traditional shepherd's meal.Day 12 Visit a local Christian ministry in Bethlehem. See Solomon's pools and visit the Herodion. After dinner, depart for the airport for your return flight.Day 13 Return to USA.

Extensions

Albuquerque NM..........$498Atlanta GA .....................$298Austin TX ......................$348Baltimore MD.................$198Birmingham AL ............$398Boise ID .........................$348Boston MA....................$198Cedar Rapids IA ............$398Charleston WV .............$398Charlotte NC..................$248Chicago IL ....................$298Cincinnati OH.................$398Cleveland/Akron OH....$298Colorado Springs CO.....$398Columbia SC ................$348Columbus OH ................$298Dallas/Ft. Worth TX......$398Dakotas .........................$498Dayton OH ....................$298Denver CO.....................$398Des Moines IA ..............$398Detroit MI .......................$298Fargo ND.......................$498Fayetteville AR...............$498Fort Lauderdale FL ......$298Fort Myers FL ................$298Fort Wayne IN...............$398Grand Rapids MI............$398Green Bay WI ...............$398Greensboro NC..............$348Grnville/Sprtnbrg SC ...$398Honolulu HI ....................$898Houston TX...................$398Indianapolis IN ...............$348Jackson MS..................$398Jacksonville FL ..............$298Kansas City MO ...........$398Knoxville TN...................$348Las Vegas NV ...............$498Lexington KY .................$348Little Rock AR ..............$448Los Angeles ..................$398Louisville KY ................$398Memphis TN ..................$398Miami FL .......................$298Milwaukee WI ................$298Minn/St. Paul MN..........$398Mobile AL .......................$448Montana (BIL, HLN) .....$498Nashville TN ..................$298New Orleans LA ...........$298Norfolk VA......................$298Oklahoma City OK .......$398Omaha or Lincoln NE ....$398Orlando FL....................$298Pensacola FL.................$348Phoenix AZ ...................$448Pittsburgh PA .................$248Portland OR..................$448Raleigh/Durham NC.......$298Reno NV........................$398Richmond VA .................$298Roanoke VA..................$348Rochester NY ................$198Sacramento CA............$498Salt Lake City UT...........$398San Antonio TX ............$448San Diego CA................$448San Francisco CA........$398Seattle/Tacoma WA .......$398St. Louis MO.................$298Tampa FL.......................$298Tri-Cities TN..................$348Tucson AZ......................$398Tulsa OK .......................$398Washington DC..............$198West Palm Beach FL ...$298Wichita KS .....................$398This chart reflects pricing and not flight rout-ings. If you depart from a different city thanyour group, or take an extension, you may

fly on a different scheduled flight. Prices aresubject to change without notice.

Travel for a little morethan the New York Price

Roundtrip International Airfare from New York - Basic Tour & Guided SightseeingAdditional baggage & optional fees may apply; see fine print for details

Fuel Surcharges and Government Taxes - Admin. Fees, Entrance Fees, Gratuities & Program Fees Subject to change

Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner, Deluxe Motorcoaches, First Class Hotels & more!

All Inclusive Pricing

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TRAVEL REGISTRATION FORMMail to Your Travel Agent

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Tour Selection: q Basic Program Only q Add Cairo/Exodus Ext.q Add Nile Cruise Ext. q Add Jordan Ext. q Add Judea/Samaria Ext.

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FULL DEPOSIT OF $300 PER PERSON REQUIREDFINAL PAYMENT DUE 105 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTUREq $300 (per person) q Other Amount $________

Check #_____________ (Payable to Your Travel Agent)To Register via Credit Card, you must contact your Travel Agent

By signing below, I/We certify that I have read the “Fine Print,” understand its content, and agree to its terms including but notlimited to the potential for price increases that may apply before payment in full has been received as set forth in the “Fine Print”and potential price increases after payment in full has been received due to government imposed taxes and fees.

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Important Information Regarding Travel Protection: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 ETS

(separate from deposit & clearly designated as your travel protection premium).4 Premium must be paid in full no later than 105 days prior to departure.

Travel Protection Plan - Premium Rates For All Tours For a full description of the plan, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpF429E

Schedule of Coverages Maximum BenefitPart A *

Trip Cancellation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trip Cost

THE FINE PRINTINCLUDED IN PRICE: • Roundtrip international airfare • Deluxe motorcoaches • 1st class hotels • Guided sightseeing • Entrance fees to sites visited • Breakfast & dinner daily, gratuities • Fuel surcharges $600 • Taxes $98 (Increases in government tax and fees are subject to change) • Program feesNOT INCLUDED IN PRICE: • Extensions and optional sightseeing as listed in the brochure • Miscellaneous fees such as individual transfers; passports, laundry, lunches, and beverages at meals • Voluntary “Love Offering” for guide and driver • $100 Document fee for Non-US/Canadian residents • Optional Travel Protection Program (see premium schedule)ACCOMMODATIONS: Price is based on double occupancy. When available, single rooms are often smaller than doubles. WhileETS will try to match roommates, ETS cannot guarantee a roommate will be available. Roommates maybe assigned as late as 35 days prior to departure and, if one is not available or you request a single room,the following charges apply: $548 during the basic week; $298 for Cairo, $398 for Nile Cruise, $198 forJordan, $98 for Judea & Samaria.PAYMENT: A full deposit of $300 per person is required. Travel protection premiums must be paid prior to the finalpayment for coverage to be in effect. Final payment for trip is due 105 days prior to departure. REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED 105 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OR LESS:We welcome registrations after 105 days prior to departure. Registrations received 105 days prior todeparture or less may incur an additional fee based on air availability. Additional fees will be advised uponregistration. CANCELLATION FEES: 100% of Cancellation Fees are covered by the optional Travel Protection Program, provided premium hasbeen paid and reason for cancellation is insurable. Those who do not take travel protection should beaware of the following cancellation penalties: From day of registration to 105 days prior to departure, youwill be charged the $100 non-refundable administrative fee plus any airline fees. Additionally, thereafter,you will be charged any airline penalties and a single room supplement if your cancellation forces yourroommate into a single plus the following charges: 104-60 days = $400; 59-45 days = $600; 44-31 days= 40% of total cost; 30 days to day of departure = 100% of total cost. In addition, cancellation fees for NileCruise are: 59-31 days = 25% of extension cost; 30-0 days = 100%. Submit cancellation in writing. On orafter day of departure, there will be 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 towalk and travel on the tour. Because many of the sites are not accessible to the physically challenged,those needing oxygen, wheelchairs, or other ambulatory assistance will find the tour extremelylimiting to their experiences. If you have questions, please contact your travel agent for more details.PRICE INCREASES:All prices quoted in this brochure are subject to change prior to payment in full due to currency fluctuations,fuel surcharge increases, government taxes and fees increases or unforeseen circumstances. In addition,you may be subject to a price increase after payment in full has been received due to potential governmentimposed taxes and fees.AIRLINE ROUTES and TICKETS:In order to keep prices low, ETS 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 destinationwill be economy class on IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEX non-refundable, non-amendable tickets for groups of 10 or more flying together on entire itinerary.FLIGHT TIMES:All flights are subject to change by the airlines without advance notice. ETS is not responsible for suchchanges or delays and does not reimburse expenses resulting from such delays. If you are making yourown flight arrangements to the departure city, we recommend you purchase a ticket that can be exchangedwithout 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 fees vary by airline and are at the airline's discretion on each segment of the flight itinerary.Additionally, you may incur optional fees (food, excess baggage, overweight baggage, items of personalnature, etc.) as well. For more information, visit www.etsagents.com/airline-information.DEVIATIONS:Deviations from the standard tour program must be submitted in writing and are subject to a minimum of$80 per person assessment fee plus any additional airline fees, if applicable. Transfers for passengerswho deviate are not included.ITINERARY CHANGES:Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this brochure. While you will see all sites listed inthis brochure, the order of sites and/or days and number of days may be altered to accommodate changesin airline, hotel schedules, and local conditions. Due to airline schedules, some participants may receiveone or two extra leisure days at a nominal per day charge and some extensions may not be available onall departure dates. If itinerary changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged $125 per night;single rooms $175 per night. Meals for extra nights are not included.VALIDITY DATE:This brochure is valid until 03/12/2015. If validity date has passed, contact your travel agent for currentpricing information. Registrations will still be accepted after the validity date.RELEASE INFORMATIONPayment of deposit indicates permission for ETS or its agents to record the registrant’s participation andappearance on video tape, audio tape, film, photograph, or any other medium and to use the registrant’sname, likeness, voice, comments, submitted documentation, written papers, and/or biographical materialwithout restrictions or limitation for any advertising, marketing, publicity, educational or promotional purposewhich ETS or its agents deem appropriate, unless the registrant or guardian otherwise notifies ETS inwriting prior to departure.Except where otherwise stated, ETS acts only as agent for the relevant supplier in securing hotels,transportation and other travel services and in no event shall ETS be liable for failure by any such supplierto render any transportation, lodging or other travel service to be provided on the tour. ETS assumes noliability for injury, death, damage, loss, theft, accident, delay or irregularity which may occur by reason ofany negligent or willful act or omission of any suppliers of service. ETS does not own or operate any ofthe suppliers of services to your tour. Similarly without limiting the foregoing, passenger agrees to holdETS harmless for any defect in any vehicle, plane, boat, bus, car, van or other vehicle, act of war orinsurrection, terrorist activity, revolt or other civil uprising, military action, strikes or labor unrest or any Actof God or for any other act of any third party. Florida law will be applicable to any dispute which arises outof/or concerns this brochure or your tour. Any and all litigation must be brought only in and for courts inPolk 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.” EducationalOpportunities Tours is the tour operator and is solely responsible for the travel program. EducationalOpportunities Tours is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel. Registration No. ST24130.CST2027682-40

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).

Schedule of Coverages Maximum BenefitPart B

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

Part A -Travel Arrangement Benefits are provided by Educational Travel Services.

Part B - Travel Protection Benefits are provided by United States Fire Insurance Co*For New York Residents Only: Part A Benefits are travel arrangement benefitsunderwritten by United States Insurance Company.

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