Spring Holy Land Scripture Discover Tour (Operated by LDS Travel Study) Director: Joel G. Judd, Former BYU Jerusalem Instructor From: 2695 pp/dbl occupancy April 4-17, 2011/ More than a trip or a vacation, this Travel Study program will enlighten and inspire all who participate. You will discover that there is a special spirit in the Holy land, and you will come home with a new appreciation for the many sacred events recorded in the Bible. The focus of this program will be the life and ministry of the Savior. This is also a longer and more in-depth opportunity to experience the Holy Land by visiting such sites as Caesarea, Haifa, Nazareth Village, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Tel Dan, Mount Tabor, Megiddo, Beth Shean, Jericho, Masada, Qumran, Dead Sea, Shephelah, Bethlehem, model city, Yad Vashem, Bethlehem, City of David, Hezekiah's Tunnel, Orson Hyde Memorial Garden, the BYU Jerusalem Center, Gethsemane, the Upper Room, the Garden Tomb, and other sites. EGYPT OPTION: April 17 - 21, 2011/ Price $2050 Your tour experience will include visits to Cairo, Giza, Memphis, Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. Price includes: • Deluxe motor coach transportation • Local guide • Hotel accommodations in moderate-class hotels • Sightseeing tours as outlined on the itinerary • Entrance fees and gratuities • Group Travel insurance • Group Visa to Egypt (Egypt Option) • All breakfasts and dinners in country Price does not include: • Round-trip airfare from Salt Lake City-Tel Aviv-Salt Lake City: @ $1600 • Airfare to Tel Aviv and home from Cairo: $1600 (includes Egypt option) • Additional possible airfare from cities other than Salt Lake City • Sightseeing not included on the itinerary • Additional hotel accommodations • Items of a personal nature (i.e., phone calls, room service, e-mails, etc.) • Additional travel insurance and cancellation waiver • Lunches • Single supplement for Israel $925 and for the Egypt option $250 A minimum of 20 passengers is needed to operate this tour

Days 1-2: Monday and Tuesday, April 4 and 5 U.S.A. • Transatlantic Flight • Tel Aviv, Israel We will take a morning flight from our various U.S.A. homes and change planes en-route to Tel Aviv. We will arrive the following midday at the Ben Gurion Airport—which is near New Testament Lydda, where Peter healed Aeneas. We will visit Jaffa, where Peter received the important revelation about taking the gospel to the Gentiles. We will check in to the Marina Hotel, where we will have our group meeting before retiring for the night. Day 3: Wednesday, April 6 Tel Aviv • Caesarea • Haifa • Muhraka • Nazareth We will drive through Tel Aviv, the largest Jewish metropolitan area in the world, and then north along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to the Roman New Testament seaside capital, Caesarea. Here in the ancient Roman theater, we will study the biblical events that happened in this place. We will then drive to Haifa (modern port of Israel and center of the Baha'i faith), stop for a view, and recount some LDS Church history related to this area. We will drive along the top of Mount Carmel to Muhraka, the traditional site of Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal, to enjoy a view of the Jezreel Valley and talk about the importance of this valley both anciently and now. We will then drive to the lovely city of Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus, where we will visit the Nazareth Village (developed to show life as it existed at the time of Jesus) and briefly reflect on His early life. Passing through the Beit Netofa Valley and the remains of biblical Cana, we will drive to the western shore of the Sea of Galilee for a two nights' stay at Nof Ginosar Kibbutz in the very area of Jesus' Galilean ministry. Day 4: Thursday, April 7 Sea of Galilee • Capernaum • Mount of Beatitudes • Tel Dan • Banias • Golan Heights We will begin our day by having an exhilarating boat ride across the Sea of Galilee. Then we will visit Capernaum, the center of Jesus' Galilean ministry, where He performed many miracles and gave many teachings, including His “Bread of Life” sermon. We will pass St. Peter's Primacy on our way to the Mount of Beatitudes, where the important Sermon on the Mount will be discussed. We will pass Hazor on our way to Tel Dan, the ancient northern limits of Israel (“from Dan to Beersheba”), to enjoy a beautiful nature walk and to see this historic tel. We'll continue on to Banias at the foot of Mount Hermon, which is ancient Caesarea Philippi, the site of Peter's testimony of the Savior. This is where one of the sources of the Jordan River emerges from the foothills of Mount Hermon. We will then drive up on the Golan Heights—home of many Druze people as well as the scene of fierce fighting between Israel and Syria in 1967 and again in 1973—to enjoy a view of Mount Hermon near Har Bental. We will return to Nof Ginosar to enjoy dinner and an evening on the lakeshore. Day 5: Friday, April 8 Galilee • Mount Tabor • Beth Shean • Jericho Today begins with our first stop at a Christian baptismal site on the Jordan River; then we will drive to Mount Tabor and study the Savior's transfiguration. We will stop at Nain (where a widow's son was brought back to life) at the foot of Mount Moreh on our way to visit the important historic site of Megiddo, where we will learn of battles both ancient and future. We will next stop at Beth Shean. At these impressive ruins we will experience the splendor of Roman life and Hellenistic culture. We will then continue south down the Jordan Valley and view the meandering Jordan River and the Jordan Plateau to the east with its interesting biblical history. We will stop at Old Testament Jericho and review some important scriptural events that took place in this area before checking in to the International Jericho Hotel for the night. Day 6: Saturday, April 9 Dead Sea • Masada • Ein Gedi • Qumran • Bethany • Jerusalem An early morning drive will take us south along the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the earth's surface. Here we will take the cable car to the top of Masada to see the ruins of the palace-fortress built by King Herod and to recall the story of the Zealots' last stand against the Romans. As we drive north, we will stop for a quick float in the Dead Sea and lunch at Ein Gedi, one of the areas where David hid from King Saul. Then we'll drive on to Qumran, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and discuss their importance on our way to Jerusalem. We will next enjoy a brief stop in the historic Judean Wilderness, where we will discuss the Savior's forty-day experience and temptations. We will make a brief stop in Bethany and talk of events related to Jesus' raising Lazarus from the dead. We will check into the Olive Tree Hotel for the rest of our time in Jerusalem. Following dinner at the hotel, we will have our own sacrament meeting. Day 7: Sunday, April 10 Shephelah • Valley of Elah • Tel Mareshah • Tel Lachish We will drive down the Bab el Wad, passing Kirjath-Jearim as we enter the low hills west of Jerusalem called Shephelah. We will stop atop ancient Beth Shemesh, where Israel received the lost Ark of the Covenant back from the Philistines. We'll continue on to the Valley of Elah, where David slew Goliath, and to the ancient Tel Mareshah and the interesting caves and structures in the area. Our next stop is at Tel Lachish, the ancient biblical fort city. We will return to Jerusalem, where the evening will be free following dinner at the hotel. Day 8: Monday, April 11 Jerusalem Our first full day in Jerusalem will begin on the Mount of Olives, where we can view and discuss the history of the Old City of Jerusalem. Then we will begin a walking tour of the Old City through the Dung Gate to visit the Holy Mount and to see the outside of the Dome of the Rock, built to honor Mohammed, Islam's founder. Here, we will also briefly discuss the basic tenants of Islam. Then we will stop at the Western Wall, where we will observe Jews as they participate in morning prayers and observe Jewish bar mitzvahs at Judaism's holiest shrine. We will visit the Ophel to examine how it looked at the time of the Savior. In the afternoon we will visit the Jewish Quarter to see the Broad Wall and the Cardo. There will also be time spent in the Christian Quarter as we visit the major shrine of Christendom, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Leaving the Old City through the Damascus Gate, we will make our first visit to Golgotha and the Garden Tomb. Following dinner at the hotel, we will have an evening lecture. Day 9: Tuesday, April 12 Jerusalem As the morning begins, we visit the Yad Vashem Memorial, the Holocaust museum, in West Jerusalem. We will drive by the Knesset (Israel's parliament) on our way to visit the Israel Museum, including the famous Model City of Jerusalem and the Shrine of the Book (Dead Sea Scrolls display). The afternoon will be free for shopping. Day 10: Wednesday, April 13 Jerusalem • Bethlehem We will begin our day with a visit to the Benjamin Plateau, just a few miles north of Jerusalem, where we will discuss many events of the Old Testament that took place in this area. We will next travel south to Bethlehem, the site of the Savior's birth, and visit the Church of the Nativity. We will then visit Shepherds' Field, overlooking Bethlehem, and review the biblical events connected with this area in a special late afternoon program before returning to the hotel for dinner. Following dinner, we will have an evening lecture. Day 11: Thursday, April 14 Jerusalem: Footsteps Today we will walk from the Mount of Olives down to Bethphage as we focus on the events of the last week of the Savior's life, beginning with His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We will proceed down the west side of the Mount of Olives and stop at a view point to discuss more of the Savior's final week. We will continue down the Mount of Olives to Gethsemane on the way to Mount Zion and the location of the Upper Room, a reminder of the Last Supper and the ordinance of the sacrament. At St. Peter's in Gallicantu, the possible site of the palace of Caiaphas, we will discuss Peter and the trials of Jesus. Our day will conclude at Golgotha, the place of the Crucifixion, and the Garden Tomb—where we will consider the final mortal events in Jesus' life and His Atonement. Day 12: Friday, April 15 Jerusalem Our day in Jerusalem will begin as we enter the Old City through Lion's Gate and go to the site of the Pool of Bethesda and the Church of St. Anne to discuss John 5. We will then proceed to the City of David to see the Jerusalem of Nephi's time and walk through Hezekiah's Tunnel, a hydrological wonder of Isaiah's time. We will also visit the true Pool of Siloam mentioned in John 9. We will change out of our wet clothes, and the remainder of the day will be free to walk the Old City walls, visit local museums, and visit other places of interest. In the evening we will visit the Western Wall to observe the observant Jews usher in the Sabbath. Day 13: Saturday, April 16 Jerusalem We will begin our Sabbath by attending sacrament meeting at the BYU Jerusalem Center with the Jerusalem Branch in the center's beautiful upper auditorium, with its spectacular view of the Holy City. Following sacrament meeting we will also visit the Orson Hyde Memorial Garden, where we will discuss the symbolism of Gethsemane and enjoy a view of Old Jerusalem. The early afternoon will be free to spend in preparation for our departure from the Holy Land. Before dinner at the hotel, we will have our farewell meeting. Following dinner, those returning home will leave for the airport. Day 14: Sunday, April 17 Jerusalem • Ben Gurion Airport This day will be spent on our flight for our destinations in the U.S.A. Those not going on the Egypt option will fly all night and arrive in Atlanta to change planes in the early morning. This will involve going through customs. We will arrive home in midday. Egypt Option - Price $2050 Day 14: Sunday, April 17 Israel • Cairo, Egypt We will leave early in the morning for the airport and our flight to Egypt. Upon arrival, we will drive along one of the canals to the pharaonic capital of Memphis to see the colossal statue of Ramses II, the Alabaster Sphinx, and the Lion Couches in the ruins of the Temple of Ptah. Then we'll see the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the Mastaba of Ti (or Ptah-Hotep). We next visit the Giza Pyramids and the 5,000-year-old Sphinx and enjoy a camel ride near these ancient structures. In the evening, at the Heliopolis Hotel, we will discuss “Our Heritage and Ancient Egypt.” Day 15: Monday, April 18 Cairo • Luxor We will take an early morning flight to Luxor and then bus to the enormous Karnak Temple for a walking tour of the largest religious complex in the world, followed by a stop at the Temple of Luxor. After checking in to the Steigenberger Hotel, we will have some free time for shopping and carriage rides. We will enjoy an evening felucca ride on the Nile if conditions permit. Day 16: Tuesday, April 19 Luxor • Cairo This day will begin by our crossing the Nile to the west bank Necropolis, passing the Colossi of Memnon. Next we will enter the Valley of the Kings to see the tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs such as Tutankhamen, Seti I, and Ramses IV. We'll then travel on to Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and Pit Tomb 33, believed by some to be the place from which Joseph Smith's Abraham papyri came. In the late afternoon we will return to Cairo and check back in to the Heliopolis Hotel for two nights. Day 17: Wednesday, April 20 Cairo Our tour will continue past the City of the Dead as we drive to the Citadel Mohammed Ali (Alabaster) Mosque and the Anwar Sadat Memorial. The remainder of the afternoon will include a visit to the world-famous Egyptian Museum, where the discoveries from King Tut's Tomb are on display, as well as many other interesting exhibits from the various periods of ancient Egyptian history. Day 18: Thursday, April 21 Cairo • U.S.A. Our bus will take us to the airport for our daylong flight to our homes in the U.S.A. We will arrive home late at night. (itinerary is subject to change)

What to Expect
LDS Travel Study will handle most of the tour preparations for you, however there are still a few things you should know and some details to take care of to ensure your comfort, safety and peace of mind. Please review the information below to ensure that any surprises along the way will only be pleasant ones.

Airline Information
Group Air Tickets
Where group flights are offered, tickets will be issued approximately 30 days prior to departure. LDS Travel Study can assist with domestic flights from your home city to the designated international gateway city. Electronic tickets will be issued where possible.

Air Tickets Purchased Independently of the Tour
We urge you to check airline cancellation penalties before purchasing airline tickets since departure times and flights can change. Tours may also be cancelled due to low enrollments. LDS Travel Study does not accept liability for cancellation penalties related to domestic or international airline tickets purchased independently in conjunction with a tour. We recommend that you check with us prior to purchasing any airline tickets.

Seat Assignments:
We understand that your seat assignment is an important part of your tour experience. Each airline has a different policy regarding pre-assigned seat assignments and we are bound by their rules. LDS Travel Study will advise the airlines of your seating preference and will do all possible to secure your seat request. Please understand that in cases where pre-assigned seats are not available, seats will be assigned at the airport. We recommend arriving at the airport early to ensure the best seat selection.

Frequent Flyers:
We will be happy to add your frequent flyer number to any airline reservation created by Morris LDS Travel Study. Please understand that we are unable to assist with securing reservations for free or reduced cost frequent flyer tickets. Please contact your individual airline for assistance.
Airline seat assignments and flight schedules are subject to change without notice.
Baggage
Most airlines, for both domestic and international flights, now charge additional fees for checking bags. These charges are not included in the tour price and are the traveler's responsibility. Baggage handling is normally included in the tour price.

Transfers
Some tours do not include group air service. In cases where the tour is designated as “Land Only”, the tour begins at the airport of the arrival city and ends at the airport of the departure city. Individual flight schedules should be coordinated to arrive and depart in connection with the group transfer to and from the hotel. The time of this transfer will be provided at a later date. Transfers at other times will require an additional charge. Please contact us at 866-277-0900 for assistance.

Passport Information
All participants traveling outside of the USA must be in possession of a valid passport during time of travel. Your passport number, date, place of issue, and birth date is now required by many foreign governments, airlines and trains, and may be required to confirm services.
Names on your airline tickets must match the first and last name listed on your passport. Your passport must be valid for six months after your return to the U.S.
If you need assistance obtaining or renewing your passport, please click here http://www.us.cibt.com/home.aspx?loggedin=45217-1027200963347
Visa Information
Depending on length of visit or the country being visited, a Visa may also be required for travel. If traveling to Egypt or Jordan, a group Visa will most likely be arranged for your tour.

Weather
Please refer to the chart below to find the average temperatures and rainfall. As you get closer to departure, you may wish to visit www.weather.com to find the most updated forecasts for your trip. Below is the weather example for Israel:

Climatological Information
Month Mean Temperature oF
Mean Total Rainfall (mm) Mean Number of Rain Days
LOW HIGH
Jan 44/ 53
Feb 44/ 55
Mar 47/ 60
Apr 55/ 71
May 60/ 78
Jun 64/ 82
Jul 67/ 85
Aug 67/ 85
Sep 66/ 83
Oct 62/ 77
Nov 54/ 66
Dec 47/ 57




Travel Insurance
Trip cancellation insurance is available at an additional cost and is strongly recommended for ALL destinations. This insurance will cover you in case you need to cancel a tour after final payment has been made. Certain restrictions apply.

Currency
The currency in Israel is the SHEKEL. Please visit http://www.xe.com for today's exchange rate.

Using Debit and Credit Cards Abroad:
Many countries including those in Western Europe, China, India, Japan, Mexico, Canada and Brazil issue credit cards that have an encrypted microchip in the card. This is called a “chip and PIN” card and uses different technology than the magnetic stripe cards commonly issued in the United States. Some shops abroad can process both types of cards. However, while traveling, you may encounter a situation where your card cannot be used to pay for purchases. It is advisable to carry some local currency with you in case of an emergency.




ATM's are widely available and may provide a more favorable exchange rate than banks.

Packing and Clothing Suggestions
Your days on tour will mostly consist of walking, standing, and getting on and off the coach. Please dress in casual clothing that can be easily layered for a change in temperature. Comfortable walking shoes with rubber soles are a must.

It is also advisable to pack a change of clothing and medication in your carry-on bag in case your checked luggage goes astray.

The airlines allow only limited amount of liquids in your carry on luggage. You should plan to follow the 3-1-1 rule which allows a maximum of 3.4 ounces of liquid; 1 quart sized plastic zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger. Please see http://www.tsa.gov/311 for details.

Please be advised to check with your airlines to see if there is fee for check-in baggage.

Communication
Internet service is widely available in your hotels and at internet cafes throughout the country. A nominal fee will be charged for usage.

Please check with your cell-phone provider for information on roaming charges. Depending on the type of cell phone you have, you may be able to purchase a local SIM card to insert into your cell phone and make calls at a much lower rate.

Time Zone
The time in Israel is 8 hours ahead of Mountain Time.

Gratuities
Tips for your guide and driver are included in the cost of your tour.

Spring Holy Land Scripture Discovery Tour “Over 25 years ago, a friend of mine suggested that I travel to the Holy Land to experience the setting of the scriptures for myself, and that if I did, I would never read the scriptures the same way again. I was skeptical, but the following year, my wife and I spent about two weeks in Egypt and Israel. My friend was right, but he had understated the Holy Land's impact on my life. I came away with a new appreciation and love for the scriptures and for their depth and meaning. Since then, I have returned many times to study and teach there.” Joel was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and grew up in West Point, Utah graduating from Davis High School. He served an LDS mission to New England under President Truman G. Madsen. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, Sociology and Psychology at Weber State College in 1970, and received a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from BYU in 1975. Since that time he has been a student of Biblical Hebrew, ancient Near East History, and Geography of the Holy Land. Joel, now retired, taught in the L. D. S. Church Education System for 37 years, in Seminary in Ogden, Utah and in Institute in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and at the Orem Institute of Religion at Utah Valley State College. He has taught at the BYU Jerusalem Center in Israel on three different occasions as a religion instructor and field trip director and has directed many tours to Egypt and Israel. Brother Judd's church service has included Ward Young Men's President, Sunday School President, Elder's Quorum President, Ward Executive Secretary, Counselor in three Bishoprics, Bishop and Stake High Counselor. Joel married Marsha Haacke in the Salt Lake Temple in 1968. They have two children and seven grandchildren. Testimonials: " Thank you so much for being such an amazing and awesome tour guide. I'm positive that it was providential that we were in your tour group! The trip was one I'd been looking forward to for years (literally a good ten years) and it was so much better than I hoped it would be and I attribute most of that to you being our guide. I gained so many insights into the Scriptures, a stronger testimony of the Savior as our Savior, and just a wonderful Arab and Israeli experience. Thank you for investing so much to give us such a wonderful experience. I treasure my trip that we took there. . . .". “The gospel instruction was powerful. This was not just sight seeing. This was an opportunity to connect doctrine with places, events, history and archeology. The end result was a much deeper understanding and appreciation of the life, mission and teaching of Jesus Christ. I also appreciated the opportunity to know and understand the Palestinian people who inhabit this land.” “Brother Judd was very kind, patient, inspiring and knowledgeable…. It was a special treat to be able to sing [“He is Risen”] at the Garden Tomb and to be able to walk over to the empty sepulchre and know in your heart that Christ had power over death and gives that gift to us all.” Tours Currently Featuring Joel Judd