Quilting in the Footsteps of Christ

Travel with Quilting educator Kaye England and Sew Many Places founder Jim West as they travel to the Holy Land to experience wonders and spiritual adventure from the perspective of a quilter. This 9-day quilting adventure takes place from June 10 - 19, 2009.

• Round-trip airfare from Chicago
• First-class hotel accommodations
• 14 meals
• Private Motor Coach
• English Speaking Tour
• Special Sew Many Places Gifts
• Sightseeing as listed in the itinerary

We begin our Holy Land Quilting tour with an overnight flight from the United States to Tel Aviv, Israel. It is too early to get our flight information, so we do not know if there will be non-stop flights available or if we will have to change planes somewhere in Europe before continuing on. Dinner will be served on-board the plane. D

This morning, breakfast will be served on-board the plane before our arrival in Israel. Upon our arrival, we will collect our luggage in the baggage claim area, and meet our local expert guide, who will be with us the entire time of our tour. We will board our private motorcoach and begin our ride to TIBERIAS. Along the way, we will visit some of the local historic sights, which include a panoramic view of Caesarea Maritima with its Roman Theatre, Aqueduct and Crusader City, Mount Carmel, the ancient city of Nazareth, where we will see the Basilica of the Annunciation, Joseph’s Workshop and finally a stop in Cana of Galilee, where the first miracle of Jesus took place. We will eventually arrive at our first-class hotel early in the evening. Our hotel is located in the central part of TIBERIAS. We will check in and get settled, and enjoy a “welcome dinner.” A brief orientation with Jim West and Kaye England will follow dinner. B, D

This morning, following breakfast, we will board the “Jesus Boat” and sail on the Sea of Galilee. This will be followed by a visit to the Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, and Capernaum. In the afternoon, we will ascend Mount Tabor, the site of Jesus’ Transfiguration. From here we will see fantastic panoramic views of the Jezreel Valley. We will return back to our hotel in the later part of the afternoon, where dinner will be served. Following dinner, Kaye will introduce you to her book, “Jericho.” B, D

This morning we start our day with an early morning breakfast. We will pack our luggage and check out of our hotel and drive to JERUSALEM. On our way, we will visit the Baptismal Site at the River Jordan. Here we will have an opportunity to renew our baptismal vows. We will continue our journey and travel through the Jordan Valley arriving at Jericho. The Mount of Temptation rises behind the ruins and it was here that Jesus healed the blind man, Bartimaeus. Then, following the path of Jesus to Jerusalem, we will ride through the main streets before arriving at our first-class hotel in Jerusalem, where we will be stay for the remainder of our tour. Once we check in and get settled, we will meet for dinner followed by share time and prayers. B, D

Today, following breakfast, we will drive to the top of Mount Scopus and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Holy City. Our day of sightseeing includes a drive to the place of Jesus’ Ascension, the historic Mount of Olives and the Pater Noster Grotto. We will walk down the Palm Sunday Path to the Garden of Gethsemane, stopping to visit sites representing Biblical events in the ministry of Jesus. We will also make a stop at the Western Wailing Wall. Lunch will be on our own. In the afternoon we will visit Bethlehem’s Shepherd’s Fields and the Grotto of the Nativity. Later in the day, we will return back to our hotel and enjoy dinner together. B, D

Following breakfast, we will drive to the Dead Sea, where a majority of our day will take place. We will have some time to swim in sea, so be sure to bring your bathing suits! The salt is so thick, that it is literally impossible to sink. Our sightseeing includes stops in Kumeran and the magnificent Masada. We will enjoy dinner back at our hotel. B, D

Following breakfast today, we will meet with Kaye, and enjoy a special lecture. The afternoon and evening are free for you to enjoy at your leisure. An “optional tour” to see the Holocaust Museum is available for $40.00 for those who might be interested. B

This morning, following a hearty breakfast, we will drive to Mount Zion and tour the Church of St. Peter Galicanto, the Upper Room of the Last Supper, King David’s Tomb and Dormition Abbey. Entering the Old City via the Zion Gate, we will walk the Armenian, Jewish and Arab Quarters to reach the Pools of Bethesda and the Lithostrotos. Following the Way of the Cross on the Via Delorosa, we will arrive at the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher. Later this evening, we will enjoy dinner back at our hotel. B, D

Today is your day to enjoy at your leisure. Maybe you would like to return to Holy sites we visited in the past few days, or perhaps explore some new places of interest. There will be plenty of time to shop for souvenirs in the modern Malcha Mall or look for a bargain in the Old City Shuk. Our hotel offers all kinds of relaxing amenities, so you may opt to get a massage or swim in their pool. Tonight we will all enjoy a special “farewell dinner” at the hotel, which will be followed by fellowship, sharing and prayers. B, D

Today, following breakfast, we pack our suitcases, check out of our hotel, and transfer to the airport for our flight home. Lunch will be served on the plane. And even though we are leaving this holy place, let this experience be just the beginning as we take everything we have experienced, and allow it to bring us closer to Christ when we arrive home. B, L

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