JANUARY, 2011 PRICING:

 

January 10-19, 2011  10 Day All-Israel Tour

with a 3 Day option to southern Israel & Petra (Jordan)

(from Newark, NJ Airport, on non-stop flight to Tel Aviv and back on Continental)

 

* All Inclusive Price for the 10 Day Israel tour is:                        $2,815   (per person/double occupancy).  

(Price includes departure taxes - presently $492,

subject to change, and all tips - handled by the tour leader)

* All Inclusive Price for the 3 Day Optional tour is:                        $850

 NOT INCLUDED: LUNCHES; SOFT BEVERAGES WITH MEALS; ITEMS OF PERSONAL NATURE; OPTIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE; SINGLE SUPPLEMENT OF $460 THROUGHOUT

 

March, 2011 PRICING:

 

March 17-29 2011  A 13 Day Tour to Greece, Turkey, and Rome

(from JFK, NY Airport, on non-stop flight to Athens on Delta, returning from Rome)

 

* All Inclusive Price for the 13 Day Greece/Turkey/Rome Tour:  $3,999   (per person/double occupancy).  

(Price includes departure taxes presently at $452, subject to

change, all shore excursions,and tips - handled by the tour leader)

* "Early Bird discount for deposits made prior to Oct. 12th:        $(100)   for total of $3,899

 NOT INCLUDED: LUNCHES ON DAYS NOT ON CRUISE; SOFT BEVERAGES WITH MEALS; ITEMS OF PERSONAL NATURE;

OPTIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE; SINGLE SUPPLEMENT OF $1000 THROUGHOUT

 

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** For all three tours: Recommended Optional Travel Group Insurance through "Travel Insured" 

  Rates begin from $185 for the October tour, from $132 for the January tour, and $185 for the March tour.

Payment Instructions for the Tours:

1.  To secure your place on the tour, your $500 deposit/person is to be sent in with the Registration Form (back of colored brochure) directly to Pastor John DeLancey.  Passport information may be sent in later if necessary. To wave any pre-existing health conditions and to protect you against any cancellation due to un-foreseen circumstances, you MUST secure the suggested travel insurance within 14 days of making your deposit!   You need to obtain this travel insurance on your own by following the link above.

2.  For those desiring a single room, a flat fee of $570 fee for the Oct/Nov, 2010 Tour,$460 for the January, 2011 Tour, and $1,000 for the March, 2011 Tour.  If you are traveling alone, we will do our best to find you an appropriate roommate.

3.  Final payment is to be made 90 days prior to the departure date. Invoices will be sent to you.  Payment arrangements can be made if there is a problem with date of deadline.

4.  Make checks payable to: Creative Travel Partners, Inc.   For those making a credit card payment, that is possible, however there is a small fee for doing so.

 5.  Mail your registration form and deposit (and insurance premium if desired) to:

Rev. Dr. John DeLancey

c/o Stoneridge Covenant Church

811 Dressel Road

Allison Park, PA 15101

             --> If you have any questions at all, feel free to call: 

                   Church:                       412-486-7778

                   Home:                         412-486-8111

                  Cell:                            412-999-5697

                  Creative Travel:           1-888-524-4100 (our travel agents.  Ask for Mira)

                  Email:                          PastorJohn@stoneridgecc.org   or  JSDeLancey@comcast.net 

Here Are Others Things You Need to Know

•  THE SEASONS of the year, both in the spring and fall (typically when our tours are scheduled), are optimal traveling times to see and experience the land of the Bible.  They are typically rain-free, with comfortable temperatures.  The temperature is generally in line with the temperatures experienced in the State of Georgia, with mild and pleasant conditions present.   Weather conditions will be warmer in the Judean Desert and Jordan Valley area, and cooler in the hills surrounding Jerusalem and in the Golan Heights.  For the fall tour, temperatures will 60's to 80's.  For the January 2011 tour, temperatures will be in the 50's and 60's.  The March Tour to Greece should be in the 60's.

• ALL VISAS & BORDER FEES are taken care of for you by us.  We travel with a group visa which means easier transfers and passage between countries. 

• THE PRICE of our group travel is actually quite competitive, providing the best way to see the lands of the Bible.  The tour package will include:   

-Round-trip commercially scheduled air transportation from either JFK (October), or Newark (January) or JFK (March)

-Deluxe/first class hotels (twin bedded rooms with private bath), all in walking distance of many areas to explore on your own.

-Breakfast (full Israeli buffet breakfast while in Israel) and table d-hotel dinners daily. Plenty of wonderful food to eat for everyone! 

-“Full day” (in contrast to partial day as some tours offer) sight-seeing from a historical, biblical, and archaeological background.  A fully descriptive 130 page Guide Book complied by Tour Leader Pastor John DeLancey is offered complementary to enhance your learning and appreciation of the land of the Bible, drawing from his experience as a one-year archaeology student living in Jerusalem as well as his coordinating and leading of 17 previous tours.  A 98 page “Interactive” booklet is also offered available for download as a document on the Hebraic background of Jesus.

-Israeli guides that are “top notch” in their understanding of the world of the Bible.  We typically only use guides we have used before, Israelis who have a keen sensitivity to the goals and objectives of our trip together.

-Solidly evangelical and biblical-based group devotional time, with rich and life-changing spiritual worship experiences, inspiring your own walk with Christ. 

-Deluxe motor coaches, making the trip comfortable for traveling to the 50+ sites we’ll see together in Israel alone.

-All transfers on arrival and departure overseas, including porterage and assistance.

-All entrance fees into archaeological sites, hotel taxes, and service charges.  

•  NOT INCLUDED are lunches, soft drinks at meals, items of personal nature, optional travel insurance (highly recommended), single supplement fee.

• A ROOMMATE for the tour can be arranged for you upon request and with your final approval if you want to avoid the single supplement fee.

•  OUR TOUR COMPANY, Creative Travel Partners, INC. of Mt. Prospect, Illinois, is one of the largest Christian group travel companies in the country.  In the history of their business, they have helped coordinate over 10,000 tours to the Holyland.  Thus, you can be assured that you will have a completely carefree and expertly planned trip.  I have used them exclusively for each of my 17 previous Israel trips.

•  CONNECTING FLIGHTS to our departure city can be arranged by our kind friends at Creative Travel Partners, Inc.   You may call them toll-free at 1-888-524-4100 and ask them to get you the best fare to to these two departure airports.  You may also secure your own domestic flight if you wish.  You will need to get to airport at least 3-4 hours prior to our departure, 

•  SAFETY in traveling to the Middle East (Jordan, Israel, and Egypt) is still statistically far safer than driving a car anywhere in the U.S.  Despite what you hear on the news, you will find both Arabs and Israelis friendly and cordial.  Without a doubt, the issue of "safety" is the primary question I am asked.  However, as every tour group member has experienced before, you will feel safe the entire trip.  Click HERE to read some testimonials on safety.

•  FREE TIME in addition to our regular tour schedule (typically 8:00 a.m. - 5:00/30 p.m.) will be yours in which to do your own thing, whether exploring, shopping, or relaxing.  All of our hotels are located in areas conducive to exploring the area.  In places like Jerusalem, I will offer optional pre-breakfast and nightly walks for those who wish to explore these areas further.   The July tour will include some evening activities.

•  YOU WILL BE KEPT IN CLOSE TOUCH as we move forward to the day of departure.  Prior to departure, you will receive all your documents pertaining to the tour:  flight schedules, listing of hotels addresses and overseas tour operators for each country.  As your tour leader, I delight in offering you my personal friendship and ministry.  My ministry to you as your personal tour leader is not only to share with you my own personal experience and knowledge of the land, but also to offer you our personal friendship in making your tour as inspirational as possible.  Thus, all you need to do is focus on enjoying your once-in-a-lifetime experience, and let us do all the work for you!

“No one can visit Israel without a deeper appreciation and a stronger faith

in the Bible.  Israel is more than sightseeing.  It is an experience.”

(Rev. Billy Graham)

As the Lord leads and provides…

WELCOME ABOARD!