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DTI Bible Lands 2013 Bible teacher and researcher Brent MacDonald, together with his wife Angie, currently host a public trip to the Bible Lands every second year. DTI Bible Lands is designed to take you on a journey through the best of the Bible Lands as a once in a lifetime experience. Unlike typical tourist and church trips, with myriads of traditional sites and tourist traps, this trip is focused on authentic locations and archaeological sites. This unparallelled experience, from an evangelical and scholarly perspective, is filled with leaning from beginning to end -- some college participants have even been given course credit for what they have learned. Since no two trips are alike, it's no wonder many have come more than once.
Our
2011 trip Coffee Table Book preview is here
Tentative details for our next trip in February 2013
DTI Bible Lands 2013 Tentative Date: Mid March Bible Content & Timeline: Old Testament Israel, Life of Jesus, Early Church (Focus on Apostles John and Paul) Hotels: 4 and 5 star Meals: Breakfast and Dinner (Supper) included. Excludes beverages. Transportation: Air and Bus transportation included (boat at Galilee too). Any donkeys, horses, camels, or other four-footed transporation are optional and not included. Pricing: To be announced March 2012 (as soon as airlines will give us a fixed price). As always it will be far under equivalent trips, if you can find one. We are a non-profit focused on making this trip affordable Christian education for everyone. Tentative Itinerary NEW! All items marked new have not been included in the last two trips. Israel
Turkey ALL NEW!
Phone or email for more details or to tentatively reserve your spot on this once in a lifetime adventure. As always, our pricing will be far under prices of similar trips offered elsewhere (if you can even find one!). Space is limited! Since we find smaller groups to be much more mobile, this trip is again planned to be smaller than the 2009 trip (the largest we have ever done)!
For reference the 2011 itinerary, trip details, and pricing is below
Booking
information and forms for the 2013 trip
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Wondering what to
expect on a trip like ours?
On the Sea of Galilee, I could feel the presence of God in every heart on that boat, and Petra was just indescribable. It was an incredible experience, and everything we did was awesome! Amanda F, USA
I feel like I've traveled the world on just this one trip! Anna B, USA
Trip of a lifetime for us. Well organized, guides were wonderful. It really makes the Bible come alive... To see where Jesus walked was worth the trip. Shelley & David L, Canada
Awesome Trip, packed with so much! Book (created by Brent for each pariticipant) is and will be a great reference to the terrific places we have been. Particularly enjoyed the Sea of Galilee. Felt very safe with group too. Peggy & Gary B, Canada
Outstanding trip! What an experience to walk in Moses' and Jesus' footsteps. Dave P, USA
Thanks for the amazing trip - it is so exciting to stand and see the places we've heard about all our lives. Thanks for the research you've done and how you made the places of the Bible come alive! Debbie M, Canada Again, just an awesome experience! I learned so much more the second time. Loved Jordan - it was very pleasant as well as a wealth of Biblical history. Debbie M., Canada
Thank you so much for leading us through the experience of a lifetime. I cannot read the Bible ever again in the same way. Billy P., USA
What an amazing opportunity! I cannot think of a better way to learn. These two weeks have been a grand example of discipleship, unlike what we typically see in America. C. Johnson, USA
"I'm glad I was your guide today... I would have never seen this!" Comment from our licenced, long-time, guide in Israel upon having seen an amazing excavation of a Biblical site that most trips never get to see.
Bible stories became even more alive. I trust that I will be a better teacher because of it. Keep on learning and passing it on to others. I hope to return again... Mark F., USA
"Can I video tape your teaching at the sites we will be at tomorrow? I'm working on my masters thesis, on the Hebrews in Egypt, and I've never seen these archaeological sites before." Comment from our licensed, long-time, guide in Egypt after hearing specifics of what historical Old Testament sites we would be visiting after leaving Cairo.
The Old Testament has come to life in a new way. Cindy L., USA
Thank you so much for making the most memorable trip of my life possible. Sue F., USA
My personal highlights are what I call my "wow" moments - the times I kind of stood back and said "look where I am, look what I'm doing." They are...
A lot of the ["wow"] moments that stuck with me have to do with singing. They were amazing sites before we started singing, I just think the singing woke me up to pay attention to where I was. It's hard to think of what to tell people to expect. They should definitely plan to spend a lot more [on souvenirs] than they think they will, unless they have iron wills. Other than that, I found myself very well prepared by what you had emailed me. The entire trip was just so great! J. Mahar, Canada
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2011 Overview & Pricing Since a vast majority choose the 2 day option extension in Upper Egypt, all remaining spots now mandatorily include this extension as we do not have sufficient numbers wanting the shorter trip (to offer that option). For this reason, we have changed "optional" statements below to reflect the subsequent change. We've done it again! In US$ our trip price for 2011 is only up about 3% over our incredible price of two years ago. For Canadians, with their strong dollar, it's actually a price decrease! For comparison, one of the few trips we could find that offers even close to the value of our itinerary is priced at $4199 - a whopping 45% higher than ours.
14 Days in Egypt,
Sinai, Jordan & Israel - $2895 (based on double occupancy per
room) End Note 4 Space is once again very limited (only trips with the Upper Egypt extension are available). To reserve your spot... $500 Deposit (per person) End Note 5 Our "fine print" section below provides extra details about what is included and what extra fees or options may apply. Don't hestitate to email or phone with specific questions. The Incredible Itinerary 22 new sights not on our last trip! (Everything different than our last trip is marked NEW!). Or take the optional extension and get 31 new locations not on our last trip NEW!). End Note 3 As always, Brent MacDonald provides solid biblical context throughout the trip. Trip Dates
Upper Egypt Extension, Itinerary (Now the start for everyone!) The Upper Egypt extension will start off your trip with two of the finest hotels in the country and incredible sights of Upper Egypt. Extension costs include two amazing 5 stars hotels, excellent meals, the best archaeological sites of Upper Egypt, comfortable air conditioned ground transportation, an English speaking guide/Egyptologist, a sail on the Nile, and round trip transportation to and from Cairo via Egypt Air (a modern and comfortable airline and terminal!).
Biblical Regions / Themes Division for DTI Bible Lands 2011 Trip
These day divisions are approximate and do not add up to the total days for the trip since air travel consumes over 1 day. 1. For the regular and group options to both happen, a minimum of 10 persons must select each option. 2. Inquire for details on this personal extension option. The airline charges a $100 fee to separate your travel from the group in Paris on return; all additional costs in Paris (i.e. food, lodging, sights, local transportation) would be yours. We can help you with accommodation arrangements in France. 3. The itinerary is subject to change either prior to departure, or on location, due to site conditions, weather, or otherwise. 4. Includes: airfare, accommodations, land-travel, breakfast and dinners, all site fees, horse ride in Petra, professional English guide services, hotel taxes and service charges, and 1 large bag porterage at the hotels. Does not include: personal spending money for souvenirs, airport departure/government taxes and fuel surcharges (est. total $510), visa to Egypt (paid on arrival approximately $20 US), Israel transit fee ($25 paid when crossing from Egypt to Jordan via Israel), tips to guides, drivers, hotel restaurant staff ($11/day) and horse boy in Petra ($4), optional camel/donkey/cart rides, optional lunches, snacks and bottled water, and travel from your home to and from NY. 5. Your deposit is refundable up to 120 days before departure excluding a $150 administrative fee. This is the first time we have had an administrative fee which is a new practice of our travel company. Full non-refundable payment of the balance is required 75 days before departure (December 1, 2010). While not required, we highly recommend travel medical and trip cancellation insurance: see InsureMyTrip.com for lots of options.
Flash presentation previewing some sights to be seen - prepared for 2007 trip (4.4 MB)
#1. Incredible opportunity to see THREE countries and a multitude of authentic Bible sites and artifacts. Other trips to modern Israel, without the context of all of ancient Israel and the Egyptian captivity, fail to create a true historical Biblical perspective. #2. Incredible price! This price is virtually unheard of... as a Christian educational based non-profit we're not in this to make money as so many other trips do. #3. This trip will change how you understand and view Bible-times events and places. #4. It will help you to be a better Bible teacher or student of the Word! #5. You'll regret not coming! The number one comment we've heard at many Bible sites are people saying they wished had done this years before. In fact, many decide to come again!
DON’T MISS OUT! RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR OUR NEXT TRIP NOW
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