I S R A E L * V E R I T A S V E R T I A S MARCH 14 22, The Holy Land make it your promise! C O R N E R S T O N E C H R I S T I A N S C H O O L S

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1 I S R A E L * V E R I T A S V E R T I A S MARCH 14 22, 2016 The Holy Land make it your promise! C O R N E R S T O N E C H R I S T I A N S C H O O L S

2 Day 1 ~ Monday, March 14, 2016 Depart the United States flying overnight to Israel. USA / En Route Day 2 ~ Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Tel Aviv / Galilee Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel s Metropolis and largest city. Drive north along the Mediterranean coast line to Caesarea, Roman Capital of Judea. Tour the beautifully restored ruins of the ancient town, harbor, hippodrome and aqueduct. Proceed to Megiddo one of King Solomon s chariot cities and the site of the coming battle of Armageddon. Travel inland through the Galilean mountains to Ginnosar on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Galilee (D) Day 3 ~ Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Galilee Start the day on the beautiful Sea of Galilee followed by a visit to the ancient boat at Kibbutz Ginnosar. Tour the ruins of the synagogue in Capernaum the very same site that was the focus of Jesus Galilee ministry. View Tabgha, the traditional site of the miracle of loaves and fishes. Continue to Beitseida, site of the healing of the blind man and birthplace of Peter, Andrew and Philip. Drive up onto the Golan Heights, site of the former Syrian fortifications. Galilee (B, L, D) Day 4 ~ Thursday, March 17, 2016 Galilee / Jerusalem This morning, with gifts in hand, proceed to the border outpost to meet with the Israeli soldiers who keep Israel safe along the Lebanese front line. Drive by Mt. Precipice overlooking Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus. Visit Kfar Kedem Biblical Village, a recreated ancient Galilean village that enables you to "touch the past". Experience being a shepherd; herd the sheep into their pens for shearing and milking. Make goat cheese in the ancient Galilean fashion. Plow your fields and bring in the harvest to the village threshing floor. Then grind the flour and bake your own pita bread. Join a donkey caravan heading to the Galilean hills. Express your love and support to the nation of Israel and her people by planting trees in Israel s National Forest. Galilee (B, L, D) Day 5 ~ Friday, March 18, 2016 Jerusalem Begin the day at the Mt. of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount. Drive through the Jordan River Valley to the ancient Roman town of Beit Shean. Begin the journey up to Jerusalem, driving through the Mountains of Judea arriving in the holy city just in time for a special welcome ceremony at Mount Scopus. Next, view the panorama from atop the Mount of Olives, and continue to the Garden of Gethsemane. Celebrate together the welcoming of the Sabbath at the Kotel, Western Wall. Shabbat dinner with Host Families around the Old City. Jerusalem (B, L, D) Day 6 ~ Saturday, March 19, 2016 Judean Desert / Jerusalem Depart Jerusalem, driving into the Judean wilderness, passing the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Hike up Masada, King Herod s desert fortress palace and last stronghold of the Jewish zealots against the Roman domination in 73 CE. Hike Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. Enjoy a quick swim in the Dead Sea before returning in Jerusalem. Jerusalem (B, L, D) Day 7 ~ Sunday, March 20, 2016 Jerusalem The day begins in the restored Jewish Quarter of the Old City as you enter the Jaffa Gate, walking the Ramparts on top of the Old City Walls. Stroll past some of the scared sites in religious history. Visit the famous Cardo, Jerusalem's main thoroughfare during the Roman and Byzantine eras. Witness the Roman destruction of the city of Jerusalem visiting the Burnt House and the underground Herodian Quarter. Walk the Western Wall Tunnels, experiencing more than 2,000 years of history. Explore Ir David; City of King David with an exciting journey through excavations, fortresses and passageways. Afternoon will be spent at the Southern Wall Archeological Garden exploring the Davidson Center Visitors Center. Jerusalem (B, L, D)

3 Day 8 ~ Monday, March 21, 2016 Jerusalem / En Route Gather this morning at the Garden Tomb for an anointed Communion Service. Next, is a special program at the Memorial to the Holocaust at Yad Vashem followed by a walk along the Path of Redemption from Yad Vashem to Mt Herzl, Israel s National Cemetery. The path makes its way through a grove overlooking the site. Pay respects to Israel s military heroes and figures. Afternoon visit to the Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed and the Model of Jerusalem at the time of the second Temple. Pass by the Knesset Israel s Parliament, stopping at the giant Menorah with its relief depictions of 29 important events from the Hebrew Bible and Jewish history. Conclude this life changing trip to Israel in the Holy City of Jerusalem at the Kotel, Western Wall, with a time for prayer. After dinner, transfer to the airport for the departure to the United States. (B, L, D) Day 9 ~ Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Arrival in the United States. USA

4 Tour Price $3, per person based on triple occupancy. All prices quoted are based on a specific number of participants traveling together in the group, and on air and land rates in effect at the time of printing and are subject to change. Deposits & Payments Deposit: $ per person to be submitted with registration form to reserve space. ($ of which is non-refundable) Final Payment due on Friday, December 11, 2015 Passport must be carried by each tour member and must be valid 6 months beyond tour date. Photocopies of the information pages of the passport should be submitted to FROSCH with Registration but not later than final payment date. If you are in the process of obtaining a new or renewed passport, please submit the registration form In order to confirm your reservation while you await receipt of your passport. What is Included: 6 nights accommodation with private facilities All meals included All transfers and full sightseeing program as outlined on the itinerary by private motorcoach with driver, and government licensed guide All entrance fees to sites visited Roundtrip economy class airfare from San Antonio to Tel Aviv Airport departure taxes Porterage at hotels Gratuities to drivers and local guides Air Transportation from San Antonio. The airfare included in the tour price is based upon the Super Advanced Purchase Excursion fare in effect at the time of the printing, and is subject to change. The tariff governing this airfare contains conditions and restrictions on its use. These will be provided upon request. Frosch International Travel reserves the right, and if warranted, will pass on to participant, any price increase due to government airline tax increase and/or increase in fuel charges should they come into effect at any time prior to departure. Hotel Accommodations are provided on the basis of three persons sharing a room with private bath, in the hotels selected for the tour. Frosch and its subagents reserve the right to substitute hotels of the same category when necessary for the proper handling of the tour. Transfers and Touring in Israel is provided by modern air-conditioned/ heated motorcoaches, and includes the full sightseeing program outlined in the itinerary. All entrance fees to the places listed in the itinerary are included. Meals included are 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners as per itinerary. Personal tips to your guide and driver. Porterage for one piece of normal-sized luggage is provided at hotels. Baggage will be carried by the airlines (fees apply) provided that the total combined dimensions (length plus width plus height) do not exceed 106 inches and bag does not exceed 62 inches. Carry-on baggage must not exceed 39 inches and must conform to the underseat shape of 9 by 14 by 22 inches. Baggage is also restricted to a total of 50 pounds. What is Not Included: Personal items such as snacks, telephone calls, souvenirs, laundry. Passports must be carried by each tour member and must be valid 6 months beyond tour date. Copies of the information pages of the passports must be submitted to Frosch Travel with final payment.

5 Cancellation Penalties Land arrangements: Cancellation of land arrangements incurs the following penalties: 02NOV 12NOV: 13NOV 10DEC: 11DEC Departure: $ per person $ per person Non refundable Air tickets: Cancellations and refunds are governed by the tariff applying to the Super Apex airfare and/or other tariffs of the airlines concerned. This airfare is non-refundable once ticketed. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED AND IS AVAILABLE THROUGH FROSCH INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, INC. Responsibility This tour is arranged by Frosch Travel, One Greenway Plaza, Suite 800, Houston, Texas and Cornerstone Christian Schools. All tickets and coupons governing transportation and other services and facilities furnished are issued by Frosch Travel, only as agents for such other companies furnishing such services and facilities, and neither they nor their subagents shall be held liable for loss or damage to property or injury to person caused by reason of any defect by any transportation company, agent, or any such party providing such services. Frosch Travel, Cornerstone Christian Schools and its sub-agents reserve the right to withdraw services and make changes and alterations in the itinerary as may be necessary in their judgment for the proper handling of the tour. The airlines concerned are not to be held liable for any act, omission, or event during the time the passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. The passage contract in use by the airlines concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and the purchasers of this tour. FROSCH, Cornerstone Christian Schools and its subagents reserve the right to withdraw services and make changes and alterations in the itinerary or trip component at any time and for any reason as may be necessary in their judgment for the proper handling of the tour with or without notice and/or to substitute airlines, hotels of a similar category and FROSCH shall not be liable for any such changes. If due to weather conditions, flight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, it would be necessary to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible for your own hotel, transfers and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at owner s risk. The right is reserved to decline to accept perspective participant or participant as a member of this trip at any time. In any such event FROSCH s sole obligation is to refund any unused accommodation or other unused trip component. Participant certifies not to have any mental, physical or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers. As being informed by the above information, you are advised to purchase the trip cancellation and interruption insurance offered by FROSCH and there will be no misunderstanding before, during or after your trip.