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Faith Based Travel Guide 2015 Edition

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Table of Contents HOLY LAND TOURS Holy Land Classic / 10 Days Catholic Pilgrimage / 10 Days Jesus in the Galilee / 10 Days Journey through the Bible / 11 Days Holy Land via Jordan / 10 Days Holy Land via Turkey / 12 Days Holy Land FIT / 10 Days

CHURCH HERITAGE TOURS 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

BIBLE LAND CRUISES The Footsteps of Paul / 12 Days Departure Date: 4/7/15 Highlights of Paul’s Journeys / 13 Days Departure Date: 4/26/15 4th Missionary Journey of Paul / 9 Days Departure Date: 6/19/15 The Footsteps of Paul / 11 Days Departure Date: 7/2/15 Highlights of Paul’s Missionary Journeys / 10 Days Departure Date: 9/9/15 Legacy of the Apostle Paul / 13 Days Departure Date: 9/14/15 The Lands of the Bible / 16 Days Departure Date: 10/2/15 Highlights of Paul’s Journeys / 13 Days Departure Date: 10/10/15 The Footsteps of Paul / 14 Days Departure Date: 10/14/15 The Lands of the Bible / 14 Days Departure Date: 10/22/15

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RIVER CRUISES 11 12

The Legendary Danube / 9 Days Paris & Normandy / 9 Days Enchanting Rhine / 9 Days

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FAITH BASED CRUISES EO’s 7th Annual Celebration Cruise / 12 Days Your Life, Your Faith Women’s Retreat / 6 Days California Coastal / 8 Days Baltic Capitals / 11 Days Fall Foliage / 10 Days Osmond Brothers Cruise / 6 Days

The Journeys of Paul in Turkey & Greece / 12 Days The Journeys of Paul in Greece / 8 Days The Journeys of Paul in Turkey / 12 Days The Treasures of Italy / 10 Days The Treasures of Ireland / 10 Days The Trail of the Reformation / 9 Days Wesley Heritage Tour / 9 Days

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Holy Land ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING

. Basic Tour & Guided Sightseeing

. Roundtrip International Airfare from New York (additional baggage & optional fees may apply)

. Fuel Surcharges & Government Taxes (subject to change) . Group Transfer to/from Overseas Airport . Entrance Fees to Sites Listed in Itinerary . Hotel Gratuities . Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner . Deluxe Motorcoaches . First Class Hotels . On-Site Hospitality Staff . Whisper Listening Units for Groups of 15+

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HOLY LAND TOURS The Holy Land Classic is the traditional tour for first time travelers to the Holy Land. This 10 day journey encompasses all of the major biblical sites.

HolyLand Classic Your Itinerary

Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York

2015 Departure Dates January 5, 12, 19, 26 February 9, 9, 16, 23 March 2, 9, 16 April 13, 20, 27 May 4, 11, 18, 25 June 1, 8 July 13 September 1 October 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9 November 16, 23 December 1 December 7

10-Days Starting at $2798*

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Day 1 and 2 - USA to the Holy Land Day 3 - The Galilee Sea of Galilee, Capernaum (Matt. 4), Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5), Tabgha, Church of the Fish and the Loaves (Luke 9), Chapel of the Primacy (John 21), Jordan River Baptismal Site (Mark 1) Day 4 - Cana, Nazareth, Megiddo & Caesarea Franciscan Wedding Church in Cana (John 2), Nazareth (Matt. 2), Tel Megiddo (Revelation 16), Caesarea (Acts 10) Day 5 - Jericho, Qumran & the Mount of Olives Jericho (Josh. 6), Mount of Temptation (Matt. 4), Qumran, Mount of Olives (Acts 1) Day 6 - Bethlehem & Jerusalem Bethlehem (Matt. 1), Shepherds Field (Luke 2), Herodion, Garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 26), Mount Zion, House of Caiaphas (Matt. 26), Upper Room (Mark 14) Day 7 - Jerusalem & the Old City Western Wall, Teaching Steps, Cardo, Pool of Bethesda (John 5), Church of St. Anne, Herod’s Antonia Fortress (Luke 23), Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre Day 8 - Leisure Day/Masada & Dead Sea Explore on-your-own or visit Masada and the Dead Sea (additional charge) Day 9 - Jerusalem Ein Karem (Luke 1), Yad Vashem (Israel’s Holocaust Memorial), Garden Tomb (John 19) Day 10 - Return Home or Enjoy an Extension TH15/A

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HOLY LAND TOURS

Catholic Pilgrimage Your Itinerary

Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York

2015 Departure Dates January 13 February 3 March 3 May 19 October 13 November 24 December 8

10-Days Starting at $2798*

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Day 1 & 2 - USA to the Holy Land Day 3 - Jericho, Qumran & Bethlehem & Jerusalem Bethlehem (Matt. 1), Shepherds Field (Luke 2),Jericho (Josh. 6), Mount of Temptation (Matt. 4), Qumran. Day 4 - Jerusalem Mount of Olives (Acts 1), Garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 26), Mount Zion, House of Caiaphas (Matt. 26), Upper Room (Mark 14) , Church of the Dormition of Mary. Day 5 - Leisure Day/Masada & Dead Sea Explore on-your-own or visit Masada and the Dead Sea (additional charge) Day 6 - Jerusalem & the Old City Western Wall, Teaching Steps, Cardo, Pool of Bethesda (John 5), Church of St. Anne, Herodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Antonia Fortress (Luke 23), Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre Day 7 - Ein Karem (Luke 1), Emmaus & Mount Tabor (Matt. 17:2) Day 8 - The Galilee Sea of Galilee, Capernaum (Matt. 4), Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5), Tabgha, Church of the Fish and the Loaves (Luke 9), Chapel of the Primacy (John 21), Jordan River Baptismal Site (Mark 1) Day 9 - Cana, Nazareth, Megiddo & Caesarea Franciscan Wedding Church in Cana (John 2), Nazareth (Matt. 2), Caesarea (Acts 10) Day 10 - Return Home or Enjoy an Extension TH15/C

The Catholic Pilgrimage allows participants to celebrate daily Mass in the Holy Sites when a Priest is a member of the group. This 10 day journey encompasses all of the major biblical sites.

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HOLY LAND TOURS Jesus in the Galilee focuses on the area where 80% of Jesus’ ministry took place. On this 10 day pilgrimage, you are certain to sense Jesus’ presence in His land.

Jesus in the

Galilee Your Itinerary

Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York

2015 Departure Dates January 20 March 3 November 10 December 8

10-Days Starting at $2898*

Price $2998* $3198* $3198* $2898*

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Day 1 & 2 - USA to the Holy Land Day 3 - Mount Arbel, Nazareth, Cana, Sepphoris Mount Arbel, Sea of Galilee, Nazareth (Matt. 2), Mount of Precipice (Luke 4), Nazareth Village, Cana, Sepphoris Day 4 - Hazor, Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi & Golan Heights Hazor (Josh. 11), Tel Dan (Genesis 14), Caesarea Philippi (Matt. 16), Mount Hermon (Matt. 17), Golan Heights Day 5 - Sea of Galilee, Mount of Beatitudes & Bethsaida Sea of Galilee, Capernaum (Matt. 4), Tabgha, Church of the Fish and the Loaves (Luke 9), Chapel of the Primacy (John 21), Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5), Bethsaida, (Matt. 4), Chorazim (Matt. 11), Kursi (Mark 5) Day 6 - Jordan River, Tel Megiddo & Caesarea by the Sea Jordan River (Mark 1), Yardenit Baptismal site, Gideon’s Spring (Ein Harod) (Judges 7), Mount Gilboa (2 Sam. 1), Tel Megiddo, Caesarea by the Sea (Acts 23) Day 7 - Jericho, Qumran & the Dead Sea Jericho (Josh. 6), Mount of Temptation (Matt. 4), Qumran, Dead Sea, Qasr el Yehud Day 8 - Jerusalem & Bethlehem Mount of Olives (Acts 1), Garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 26), Mount Zion, Upper Room (Mark 14), Bethlehem (Matt. 1), Shepherds Fields (Luke 2) Day 9 - The Old City Southern Wall Excavations, Teaching Steps, Western Wall, Pool of Bethesda (John 5), St. Annes Church, Herod’s Antonia Fortress (Luke 23), Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Garden Tomb (John 19) Day 10 - Return Home or Enjoy an Extension TH15/G

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HOLY LAND TOURS

Journey through the Bible Your Itinerary

Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York

2015 Departure Dates January 12, 26 February 9, 23 March 2, 16 May 11 June 1 October 26 November 9 December 7

11-Days Starting at $2798*

Price $2898* $2998* $3198* $3298* $3298* $3298* $3198* $2798*

*All pricing reflects a 4% cash discount

Day 1 & 2 - USA to the Holy Land Day 3 - Jericho & Qumran Qasr el Yehud, Jericho (Josh. 6), Mount of Temptation (Matt. 4), Qumran, Dead Sea Day 4 - Herodion & Bethlehem Herodion, Bethlehem (Matt. 1), Shepherds Fields (Luke 2) Day 5 - Caesarea, Mount Carmel & Tel Megiddo Caesarea (Acts 10), Mount Carmel (I Kings 18), Jezreel Valley, Tel Megiddo Day 6 - The Galilee Capernaum (Matt. 4), Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5), Sea of Galilee, Tabgha, Church of the Fish and Loaves (Luke 9), Chapel of the Primacy (John 21) Day 7 - Cana, Nazareth, Samaria & Jacob’s Well Cana (John 2), Nazareth (Matt. 2), Tel Dothan (Genesis 37), Samaria, (I Kings 16), Mount Ebal, Mount Gerizim, Nablus, Jacob's Well (John 4) Day 8 - Jerusalem Mount of Olives (Acts 1), Garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 26), Upper Room (Mark 14), St. Peter in Gallicantu (Matt. 26) Day 9 - The Old City Old City of Jerusalem, Cardo, Davidson Center, Southern Wall Excavations, Teaching Steps, Western Wall, Pool of Bethesda (John 5), Church of St. Anne, Herod’s Antonia Fortress (Luke 23), Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Garden Tomb (John 19) Day 10 - Ein Karem, Nebi Samuel, Emmaus & the Valley of Elah Ein Karem (Luke 1), Nebi Samuel, Emmaus (Luke 24), Valley of Elah (I Samuel 17) Day 11 - Return Home or Enjoy an Extension TH15/B

The Journey through the Bible places an emphasis on OldTestament sites. This 11 day tour will allow a more in depth look at many of the sites seen on the Classic tour.

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HOLY LAND TOURS The Holy Land via Jordan is a great way to experience the ancient treasures of Petra and the best of the Holy Land. This 10 day journey spends two nights in Amman, Jordan before crossing the King Hussein Bridge into Israel.

HolyLand via Jordan Your Itinerary

Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York

2015 Departure Dates January 13 February 3 March 3 October 20 November 3 December 8

10-Days Starting at $2948*

Price $2998* $3098* $3198* $3198* $3198* $2948*

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Day 1 & 2 - USA to Amman, Jordan Day 3 - Petra Petra, Siq Day 4 - Mount Nebo, Madaba, Qumran & Jericho Mount Nebo (Deut. 34), Madaba, Church of St. George, Qumran, Dead Sea, Jericho (Josh. 6: 1), site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matt. 4) Day 5 - Ein Karem & Bethlehem Ein Karem, Bethlehem (Matt. 1), Shepherds Fields (Luke 2), Herodion Day 6 - Jerusalem Southern Wall Excavations, Teaching Steps, Western Wall, Cardo, Pool of Bethesda (John 5), Church of St. Anne, Herod’s Antonia Fortress (Luke 23), Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre Day 7 - Jerusalem Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 26), Upper Room (Mark 14), House of Caiaphas (Matt. 26), Garden Tomb (John 19) Day 8 - Caesarea, Tel Megiddo & Nazareth & Cana Caesarea (Acts 10), Tel Megiddo (Rev. 16), Nazareth (Matt. 2), Cana (John 2) Day 9 - The Galilee Sea of Galilee, Capernaum (Matt.4), Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5), Tabgha, Church of the Fish and the Loaves (Luke 9), Amman, Jordan Day 10 - Return Home or enjoy a Nile Cruise Extension TH15/J

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HOLY LAND TOURS

HolyLand via Turkey Your Itinerary

Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York

2015 Departure Dates February 2 March 2 November 9

12-Days Starting at $3298*

Price $3298* $3398* $3398*

*All pricing reflects a 4% cash discount

Day 1 & 2 - USA to Turkey Day 3 - Colossae, Aphrodisias, & Laodicea Colossae, Aphrodisias, Laodicea (Rev. 3) Day 4 - Sardis & Pergamum Sardis (Rev. 3), Pergamum (Rev. 2) Day 5 - Ephesus Ephesus (Rev. 1), Library, Agora, Basilica of St. John, Museum of Ephesus Day 6 - Istanbul Istanbul city tour before flight to Tel Aviv, Israel Day 7 – Jericho, Qumran & Bethlehem Jericho (Josh. 6), site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matt. 4), Qumran, Bethlehem (Matt. 1), Church of the Nativity, Shepherds Fields Day 8 – The Galilee Sea of Galilee, Capernaum (Matt. 4), Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5), Tabgha, Church of the Fish and the Loaves (Luke 9) Day 9 - Cana, Nazareth, Megiddo & Caesarea Cana (Matt. 2), Nazareth (Matt. 2), Tel Megiddo (Rev. 16), Caesarea (Acts 10) Day 10 - Jerusalem Mount of Olives (Acts 1), Garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 26), Haas Promenade, Mount Zion, House of Caiaphas (Matt. 26), Upper Room (Mark 14) Day 11 - Jerusalem & the Old City Old City of Jerusalem, Western Wall,Teaching Steps, Cardo, Pool of Bethesda (John 5), Church of St. Anne, Herod’s Antonia Fortress (Luke 23), Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Garden Tomb (John 19) Day 12 - Return Home or Enjoy an Extension TH15/T

The Holy Land via Turkey visits the Churches of the Revelation and the major Holy Land sites for an inspiring 12 day pilgrimage.

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HOLY LAND TOURS The Holy Land Classic is the traditional tour for first time visitors to the Holy Land. Our guaranteed departure dates allow individual passengers to travel with an already established group.

HolyLand for Individuals Your Itinerary

Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York

2015 Departure Dates January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 3, 10, 17 April 14, 21, 28 May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9 July 14 September 1 October 13, 20, 27 November 3, 10 November 17, 24 December 1 December 8

10-Days Starting at $2798*

Price $2898* $2998* $3098* $3298* $3298* $3298* $3398* $3198* $3298* $3198* $2898* $2898* $2798*

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Bible LandCruises . Cruise Accomodations

. Roundtrip International Airfare from New York (additional baggage & optional fees may apply) . Fuel Surcharges & Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Taxes (subject to change) . Administration Fees . Port Charges . Most Meals . Most Shore Excursions

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BIBLE LAND CRUISES

The

Footsteps of Paul

12-Days April 7 - 18, 2015 starting at $3198*

Cruise Itinerary GUEST SPEAKER Ronda Rich Join best-selling author, columnist and inspirational speaker Ronda Rich. Ronda’s self-syndicated column appears in over fifty newspapers where over a million readers revel in her stories. Ronda has also appeared on dozens of television shows including The View, Fox and Friends, The Other Half, Fox Sports, CNN as well as in the pages of People, USA Today, the New York Times, Washington Post and more. Most recently, Ronda has been the opening act for Bill Engval’sl nationwide comedy tour. In February 2014, Ronda’s novel, The Town That Came A-Courtin’ aired as a television movie starring Lauren Holly and Valerie Harper.

Date Port Arrive Depart Excursion April 7 Depart USA _________________________________________________________________ April 8 Arrive in Rome / Embark 5:00 PM _________________________________________________________________ April 9 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ April 10 Olympia, Greece 8:00 AM 4:00 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ April 11 Corinth & Athens, Greece 7:00 AM 5:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ April 12 Ephesus & Miletus, Turkey 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ April 13 Istanbul, Turkey 1:00 AM Included _________________________________________________________________ April 14 Istanbul, Turkey 6:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ April 15 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ April 16 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ April 17 Naples & Pompeii, Italy 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ April 18 Rome to USA 5:00 AM TC15/N

Included Excursions April 11 - Corinth & Athens

April 13 & 14 - Istanbul

Athens, Acropolis, Parthenon, Erectheum, Mars Hill (Acts 17), Corinth (Acts 18), Bema

Saint Sophia Church (Hagia Sophia), Hippodrome, Mile Monument, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Spice Market, Grand Bazaar

April 12 - Ephesus & Miletus Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Royal Road, Synagogue, Miletus

April 17 - Naples & Pompeii Pompeii Ruins, Mt. Vesuvius

Rome Post-Tour Available

Aboard the

Nor wegian J ade

ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING FROM NEW YORK*

IF Inside Stateroom $3198* OC Outside Stateroom $3498* ID Inside Stateroom $3298* BB Veranda Stateroom $3598* OF Outside Stateroom $3398* BA Veranda Stateroom $3798* *All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

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BIBLE LAND CRUISES

Highlights of

Paul’s Journeys

13-Days April 26 - May 8, 2015 starting at $3998*

Cruise Itinerary GUEST SPEAKER Dr. Bob Tuttle For 25 years, Dr. Bob Tuttle taught, mentored and nurtured exceptional leaders for the United Methodist Church as an E. Stanley Professor of Evangelism. A Passionate follower of Jesus Christ with a heart for evangelist, Bob is also a veteran leader of more than twenty groups to the Holy Land on several Bible Land Cruises. Look forward to a lifechanging journey as Bob leads us in a faith-transforming study of Scripture at the sites where events occurred.

Date Port Arrive Depart Excursion April 26 Depart USA _________________________________________________________________ April 27 Arrive in Rome / Embark 5:00 PM _________________________________________________________________ April 28 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ April 29 Santorini, Greece 2:00 PM 10:00 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ April 30 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ May 1 Istanbul, Turkey 7:00 AM Included _________________________________________________________________ May 2 Istanbul, Turkey 1:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ May 3 Ephesus & Miletus, Turkey 10:00 AM 7:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ May 4 Corinth & Athens, Greece 11:00 AM 8:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ May 5 Mykonos, Greece 7:00 AM 6:00 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ May 6 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ May 7 Naples & Pompeii, Italy 7:00 AM 6:30 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ May 8 Rome to USA 5:00 AM TC15/T

Included Excursions May 1 & 2 - Istanbul Saint Sophia Church (Hagia Sophia), Hippodrome, Mile Monument, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Spice Market, Grand Bazaar May 3 - Ephesus & Miletus Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Royal Road, Synagogue, Miletus

May 4 - Corinth & Athens Athens, Acropolis, Parthenon, Erectheum, Mars Hill (Acts 17), Corinth (Acts 18), Bema May 7 - Naples & Pompeii Pompeii Ruins, Mt. Vesuvius

Rome Pre or Post-Tour Available

Aboard the

Ce lebrity Reflection

ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING FROM NEW YORK*

10 Inside Stateroom 08 Oceanview Stateroom 2B Veranda Stateroom

$3998* $4398* $4698*

*All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

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BIBLE LAND CRUISES

4th Missionary

Journey ofPaul GUEST SPEAKER Rev. Mark Ziese Rev. Mark Ziese is Professor of Old Testament at Johnson University (Florida) and is an adjunct instructor with the Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies. Along with courses in Old Testament exegesis, he teaches Hebrew grammar, ancient history, and archaeology. He holds degrees from Ozark Christian College, Cincinnati Christian University, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, and Andrews University. He has participated in archaeological fieldwork in the Middle East since 1984 and is a familiar face within the academic communities of Israel, Palestine, and Jordan. He has been a Fellow at the Albright Institute of Archaeology in Jerusalem. Mark ministers from the faith community of the Christian ChurchChurch of Christ. He speaks regularly in churches and schools, both at home and abroad.

9-Days June 19 - 27, 2015 starting at $4098*

Cruise Itinerary Date Port Arrive Depart Excursion June 19 Depart USA _________________________________________________________________ June 20 Arrive in Istanbul / Embark 7:00 PM _________________________________________________________________ June 21 Mykonos, Greece 1:00 PM 9:00 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ June 22 Athens & Corinth, Greece 6:00 AM 6:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ June 23 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ June 24 Valletta, Malta 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ June 25 Catania, Sicily, Italy 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ June 26 Amalfi Coast, Italy 7:00 AM 6:30 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ June 27 Rome to USA TC15/X

Included Excursions June 22 - Corinth & Athens

June 25 - Syracuse, Sicily

Athens, Acropolis, Parthenon, Erectheum, Mars Hill (Acts 17), Corinth (Acts 18), Bema

Sicily, Mount Etna, Syracuse

June 24 - Valletta St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Co-Cathedral, Cavaggio paintings

Aboard the

Ce lebrity Equ inox ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING FROM NEW YORK*

10 Inside Stateroom 08 Oceanview Stateroom 2B Veranda Stateroom *All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

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$4098* $4298* $4598*

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BIBLE LAND CRUISES

The

Footsteps of Paul

11-Days July 2 - 12, 2015 starting at $4198*

Cruise Itinerary GUEST SPEAKER Dr. Mitchell Reddish Dr. Reddish is the professor and chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Stetson University. He holds a Ph.D. in New Testament studies from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Ky. He has authored several books including A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey. He often lectures on the Life and Letters of Paul and has led several trips to the Middle East, Greece, Turkey and beyond.

Date Port Arrive Depart Excursion July 2 Depart USA _________________________________________________________________ July 3 Arrive in Istanbul 5:00 PM _________________________________________________________________ July 4 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ July 5 Thessaloniki, Greece 7:00 AM 5:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ July 6 Mykonos, Greece 9:00 AM 8:00 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ July 7 Santorini, Greece 8:00 AM 5:00 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ July 8 Athens & Corinth, Greece 6:00 AM 5:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ July 9 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ July 10 Messina & Taormina, Italy 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ July 11 Naples & Pompeii, Italy 7:00 AM 6:30 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ July 12 Rome to USA 5:00 AM TC15/F

Included Excursions July 5 - Thessaloniki & Philippi

July 10 - Taormina, Sicily

St. George’s Basilica, Old City Ramparts, Galerius Arch, St. Sophia, St. Demetrios, Philippi Crypt, Basilica of Paul

Piazza del Duomo, Mt. Etna

July 11 - Naples & Pompeii Pompeii Ruins, Mt. Vesuvius

July 8 - Athens & Corinth Athens, Acropolis, Parthenon, Erectheum, Mars Hill (Acts 17), Corinth, Bema

Cappadocia or Seven Churches Pre-Tour and Rome Post-Tour Available

Aboard the

Rhapsody of t he Seas

ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING FROM NEW YORK*

L Inside Stateroom $4298* D2 Veranda Stateroom $5098* H Outside Stateroom $4498* D1 Veranda Stateroom $5298* *All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

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BIBLE LAND CRUISES

Highlights of Paul’s

MissionaryJourneys

10-Days September 9 - 18, 2015 starting at $3298*

GUEST SPEAKER Dr. David deSilva Dr. deSilva is the Trustee’ Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Greek at Ashland Theological Seminary. He has written over twenty books, including Honor, Patronage, Kinship & Purity (2000), Introducing the Apocrypha (2002), Unholy Allegiances: Heeding Revelation’s Warning (2013), and commentaries on Hebrews, Jude and 4 Macabees. He is also a frequent contributor to journals, reference books, adult Bible curriculum, and study Bibles. As a popular speaker on several of our cruises, he has received hight praise for his undertaking of the complex subject of the Book of Revelation.

Cruise Itinerary Date Port Arrive Depart Excursion Sept. 9 Depart USA ______________________________________________________________ Sept. 10 Arrive in Rome/ Embark 5:00 PM ______________________________________________________________ Sept. 11 Naples & Pompeii, Italy 7:00 AM 6:30 PM Included ______________________________________________________________ Sept. 12 Messina & Taormina, Italy 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Included ______________________________________________________________ Sept. 13 At Sea ______________________________________________________________ Sept. 14 Athens & Corinth, Greece 6:00 AM 6:00 PM Included ______________________________________________________________ Sept. 15 Santorini, Greece 8:00 AM 6:00 PM On Own ______________________________________________________________ Sept. 16 Rhodes, Greece 8:00AM 6:00 PM Included ______________________________________________________________ Sept. 17 At Sea ______________________________________________________________ Sept. 18 Istanbul to USA 7:00 AM TC15/D

Included Excursions Sept. 11 - Naples & Pompeii Pompeii Ruins, Mt. Vesuvius Sept. 12 - Taormina Piazza del Duomo, Mt. Etna

Sept. 14 - Corinth & Athens Athens, Acropolis, Parthenon, Bema Mars Hill (Acts 17), Corinth (Acts 18) Sept. 16 - Rhodes Old City, Castles

Rome Pre-Tour and Churches of Revelation Extension Available

Abo ard the

Ce l ebrity Constellation

ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING FROM NEW YORK*

10 Inside Stateroom 08 Oceanview Stateroom 2B Veranda Stateroom *All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

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BIBLE LAND CRUISES

Legacy of the

Apostle Paul

13-Days September 14 - 26, 2015 starting at $3598*

Cruise Itinerary GUEST SPEAKER Dr. Wesley H. Wachob The Rev. Dr. Wachob is the Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Pensacola. He holds a doctorate degree from The University of Chicago and Emory University. He has been a longtime member of the West Florida United Methodist Conference and the Society of Biblical Literature and served congregations in Georgia, Illinois and South Carolina. Dr. Wachob has served as a professor at Emory University and is also a prolific author and speaker. Among Dr. Wachob’s publications are The Voice of Jesus in the Social Rhetoric of James (Cambridge University Press, 2002), and contributions to The Anchor Bible Dictionary, Authenticating the Words of Jesus, Fabrics of Discourse, and most recently contributing to Reading James with New Eyes: Methodological Reassessments of the Letter of James.

Date Port Arrive Depart Excursion Sept. 14 Depart USA _________________________________________________________________ Sept. 15 Arrive in Rome 5:00 PM _________________________________________________________________ Sept. 16 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ Sept. 17 Heraklion, Crete, Greece 12:00 PM 8:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Sept. 18 Mykonos, Greece 7:00 AM 5:00 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ Sept. 19 Ephesus & Miletus, Turkey 7:00 AM 5:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Sept. 20 Santorini, Greece 7:00 AM 5:00 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ Sept. 21 Athens & Corinth, Greece 6:00 AM 5:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Sept. 22 Olympia, Greeece 10:00 AM 5:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Sept. 23 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ Sept. 24 Naples & Pompeii, Italy 7:00 AM 6:30 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Sept. 25 Ancient Rome 5:00 AM Included _________________________________________________________________ Sept. 26 Rome to USA TC15/H

Included Excursions Sept. 17 - Heraklion, Crete Knossos Palace, Ancient Road Sept. 19 - Ephesus & Miletus

Sept. 22 - Olympia

Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Royal Road, Synagogue, Miletus

Pompeii Ruins, Mt. Vesuvius

Sept. 21 - Athens & Corinth

Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Arch of Titus, Victor Emanuel Monument, Forum, Pantheon

Athens, Acropolis, Parthenon, Erectheum, Mars Hill (Acts 17), Corinth, Bema

Olympia (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Sept. 24 - Naples & Pompeii Sept. 25 - Ancient Rome

Rome Pre-Tour Available Aboard the

Rhapsody of t he Seas

ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING FROM NEW YORK*

N Inside Stateroom $3598* G Outside Stateroom $3998* M/L Inside Stateroom $3698* D2 Veranda Stateroom $4598* H Outside Stateroom $3898* D1 Veranda Stateroom $4698* *All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

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BIBLE LAND CRUISES

Lands of the Bible Cruise Itinerary GUEST SPEAKER

Dr. Paul Maier

Dr. Paul Maier is the Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University and a much-published author of both scholarly and popular works. More than five million Maier books are now in print.

OR David Wheeler is a professor and campus minister at Johnson University, Kimberlin Heights, Tennessee, and popular speaker at the annual “Senior Saints in the Smokies” conference each year.

David Wheeler

16-Days October 2-17, 2015 starting at $3998*

Date Port Arrive Depart Excursion Oct. 2 Depart USA _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 3 Arrive in Rome / Embark 5:00 PM _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 4 Naples & Pompeii, Italy 7:00 AM 6:30 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 5 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 6 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 7 Bethlehem, Israel 1:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 8 Jerusalem, Israel 10:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 9 Galilee, Israel 7:00 AM 10:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 10 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 11 Ephesus & Miletus, Turkey 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 12 Mykonos, Greece 8:00 AM 5:00 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 13 Athens & Corinth, Greece 6:00 AM 6:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 14 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 15 Valletta, Malta 8:00 AM 8:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 16 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 17 Rome to USA 5:00 AM TC15/C

Included Excursions Oct. 7 - Bethlehem

Oct. 9 - The Galilee

Oct. 13 - Corinth & Athens

Bethlehem, Nativity Church, Shepherds’ Fields

Sea of Galilee, Mt. of Beatitudes, Capernaum, Jordan River

Athens, Acropolis, Parthenon, Erectheum, Mars Hill (Acts 17), Corinth, Bema

Oct. 8 - Jerusalem

Oct. 11 - Ephesus & Miletus

Oct. 15 - Valletta

Garden of Gethsemane, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Western Wall, Garden Tomb

Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Royal Road, Synagogue, Miletus

St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Cavaggio paintings

Rome Pre or Post-Tour Available Aboard the

Ce lebrity Si l houette ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING FROM NEW YORK*

10 08 2C 2B C3

Inside Stateroom Oceanview Stateroom Veranda Stateroom Veranda Stateroom Concierge Veranda *All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

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$3998* $4498* $4698* $4798* $5098*

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BIBLE LAND CRUISES

Highlights of

Paul’s Journeys

13-Days October 10 - 22, 2015 starting at $3998*

Cruise Itinerary GUEST SPEAKERS

Bishop Mike Lowry

Dr. John McKellar

Join Bishop Mike Lowry (Resident Bishop of the Central Texas Annual Conference) and Drs. John McKellar and Todd Renner, Co-Pastors of White’s Chapel UMC (celebrated as one of the fastest growing congregations in America), for a fascinating and inspirational journey following Paul’s missionary voyages. Experience the sights, sounds and truth of scripture as it comes to life during times of practical Bible study, powerful worship, and fun-filled fellowship. More than the places we visit, the people with whom we visit will make all the difference during this once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage of faith.

Date Port Arrive Depart Excursion Oct. 10 Depart USA _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 11 Arrive in Istanbul / Embark 6:00 PM _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 12 Troy, Troas Turkey 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 13 Philippi, Greece 8:30 AM 3:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 14 Pergamum, Turkey 8:00 AM 8:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 15 Ephesus,Miletus, Turkey 8:30 AM 11:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 16 Patmos, Greece 8:30 AM 8:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 17 Rhodes, Greece 8:00AM 7:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 18 Chania, Crete, Greece 1:00 PM 10:00 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 19 Santorini, Greece 8:00 AM 10:00 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 20 Mykonos, Greece 8:00 AM 8:00 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 21 Corinth, Athens, Greece 5:00 AM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 22 Athens to USA 5:00 AM TC15/A

Included Excursions Oct 15 - Ephesus & Miletus Oct 12 - Troy & Troas Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Nine layered city, Ancient Bath, Royal Road, Synagogue, Miletus Gymnasium, Honey Palace (Acts 16) Oct. 16 - Patmos Oct 13 - Philippi Monastery of St. John, Grotto of the Lydia’s Baptismal Site (Acts 16), Roman Apocalypse Crypt, Acropolis, Market place, Basilica Oct. 17 - Rhodes Old City, Castles Oct 14 - Pergamum Lydia’sPergamum (Rev. 2), Arcopolis, Oct. 21 - Corinth & Athens Temples of Zeus, Athena and Trajan, Athens, Acropolis, Parthenon, Erectheum, Grand Theatre, Library, Gymnasium, Mars Hill (Acts 17), Corinth, Bema Aesciepion Istanbul Pre-Tour Available

Dr. Todd Renner

Aboard the

A zamara J ou rney

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ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING FROM NEW YORK* Inside Stateroom $3998* 05 Outside Stateroom $4798* Inside Stateroom $4098* V3 Veranda Stateroom $5098* Inside Stateroom $4198* V2 Veranda Stateroom $5198* Outside Stateroom $4598* V1 Veranda Stateroom $5298*

Gratuities & Beverages Included ($400 value) *All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

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BIBLE LAND CRUISES

the

Footsteps of Paul

14-Days October 14 - 27, 2015 starting at $3898*

Cruise Itinerary GUEST SPEAKER Rev. Dr. C. K. Robertson The Rev. Dr. C.K. Robertson is Canon to the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church and Distinguished Visiting Professor at the General Theological Seminary in New York City. He holds a Ph.D. from Durham University and a Fellowship from the Episcopal Church Foundation. A member of several national boards, including the General Board of the National Council of Churches, Dr. Robertson is also General Editor of the Studies in Episcopal and Anglican Theology series. C.K. is the author of many books including: Transforming Stewardship, Jesus and Paul: Global Perspective and Conversations with Scripture: The Acts of the Apostles.

Oct. 14 Depart USA _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 15 Arrive in Barcelona / Embark 5:00 PM _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 16 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 17 Ancient Rome, Italy 7:00 AM 7:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 18 Amalfi Coast, Italy 7:00 AM 6:30 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 19 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 20 Santorini, Greece 9:00 AM 7:00 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 21 Ephesus & Miletus, Turkey 7:00AM 6:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 22 Mykonos, Greece 7:00 AM 6:00 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 23 Corinth & Athens, Greece 6:00 AM 6:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 24 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 25 Valletta, Malta 7:00 AM 5:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 26 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ TC15/E Oct. 27 Barcelona to USA 6:00 AM

Included Excursions Oct 17 - Ancient Rome Nine layered city, Ancient Bath, Gymnasium, Honey Palace (Acts 16) Oct 21 - Ephesus & Miletus Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Royal Road, Synagogue, Miletus

Oct. 23 - Corinth & Athens Athens, Acropolis, Parthenon, Erectheum, Mars Hill (Acts 17), Corinth, Bema Oct. 25 - Valetta St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Cavaggio paintings

Barcelona Pre or Post-Tour Available Aboard the

Ce lebrity Equ inox

11 08 2B

ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING FROM NEW YORK* Inside Stateroom $3998* Oceanview Stateroom $4398* Veranda Stateroom $4598* *All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

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BIBLE LAND CRUISES

Lands of the Bible

14-Days Oct. 22 - Nov. 4, 2015 starting at $3598*

Cruise Itinerary GUEST SPEAKER Dr. Monte Luker Monte Luker is Professor of Hebrew Scriptures in the School of LenoirRhyne University at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. He has lived, studies and taught in the Holy Land for the past 30 years. In addition to the Land, his primary interests are in the literary and theological analysis of Scripture. He has contributed numerous articles to Mercer Dictionary of the Bible, Anchor Bible Dictionary, New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible, as well as scholarly and church-related journals. He is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the American Schools of Oriental Research, the Biblical Archaeology Society and the National Association of Professors of Hebrew.

Date Port Arrive Depart Excursion Oct. 22 Depart USA _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 23 Arrive in Istanbul/ Embark _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 24 Istanbul, Turkey 2:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 25 Ephesus, Turkey 10:00 AM 7:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 26 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 27 Galilee, Israel 7:00 AM 9:30 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 28 Jerusalem, Israel 6:30 AM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 29 Bethlehem, Israel 8:30 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 30 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ Oct. 31 At Sea _________________________________________________________________ Nov. 1 Valletta, Malta 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Included _________________________________________________________________ Nov. 2 Sicily (Messina), Italy 8:00 AM 5:00 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ Nov. 3 Naples & Pompeii, Italy 7:00 AM 6:30 PM On Own _________________________________________________________________ Nov. 4 Rome to USA 5:00 AM TC15/L

Included Excursions Oct. 23 & 24 - Istanbul Saint Sophia Church (Hagia Sophia), Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Spice Market Oct. 25 - Ephesus & Miletus Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Royal Road, Synagogue, Miletus

Oct. 27 - The Galilee Sea of Galilee, Mt. of Beatitudes, Capernaum, Jordan River Oct. 28 - Jerusalem Garden of Gethsemane, Mt. of Olives, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Garden Tomb

Oct. 29 - Bethlehem Church of Nativity, Shepherds’ Fields Nov. 1 - Valletta St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Cavaggio paintings

Rome Post-Tour Available Abo ard the

C e lebrity C o nstellation

ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING FROM NEW YORK*

11 Inside Stateroom 10 Inside Stateroom 07 Oceanview Stateroom

$3598* $3698* $3998*

2C Veranda Stateroom 2B Veranda Stateroom C3 Concierge Veranda

$4498* $4598* $4898*

*All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

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Faith BasedCruises Faith based cruises travel to various destinations around the world with some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top Christian leaders and intellectuals challenging you with insightful lectures. From Caribbean to the Baltic Capitals, EO provides excellent itineraries with a focus on Christ.

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FAITH BASED CRUISES

ETS’ 7th Annual

CelebrationCruise

12-Days January 5-16, 2015 starting at $1069* oceanview stateroom

GUEST SPEAKER Dr. Jim Moore Theme: “Do your best and trust God for the rest.” As Minister in Residence at Highland Park United Methodist Church (HPUMC), James W. “Jim” Moore spends his time teaching, preaching and writing. He is newly retired from a successful 22year tenure as senior minister of St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Houston.

Cruise Itinerary Date Port Arrive Depart Jan 5 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 4:30 PM ______________________________________________________ Jan 6 At Sea ______________________________________________________ Jan 7 At Sea ______________________________________________________ Jan 8 Oranjestad, Aruba 10:00 AM 8:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Jan 9 Kralendijk, Bonaire 7:00 AM 2:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Jan 10 St. George’s, Grenada 1:00 PM 8:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Jan 11 Bridgetown, Barbados 7:00 AM 5:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Jan 12 Castries, St. Lucia 7:00 AM 4:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Jan 13 St. John’s, Antigua 7:00 AM 4:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Jan 14 At Sea ______________________________________________________ Jan 15 At Sea ______________________________________________________ Jan 16 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 7:00 AM TC15/A

Aboard the

Legend of t he Seas CRUISE PRICING*

N M H/I G1/G2 E1/E2 D2/D3 D1

Inside Stateroom Inside Stateroom Ocean View Stateroom Ocean View Stateroom Deluxe Ocean View w/Balcony Superior Ocean View w/Balcony Superior Ocean View w/Balcony

SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

$1069* $1149* $1499* $1599* $1699*

*Does not include airfare, port charges, taxes & fees *All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

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FAITH BASED CRUISES

Your Life, Your Faith.

Women’sRetreat

6-Days February 2-7, 2015 starting at $399*

Would you like to get away with your girlfriends for a spiritual retreat - with Bible study, prayer, time for real conversation, and some sunshine and ocean breezes? We’d love to have you join us for the first Abingdon Women cruise event. While on board we’ll enjoy Bible study, workshops, times of worship and fun, and more. Talk to your women’s group today about making plans to join us in 2015 for this spiritually encouraging, faith-building cruise!

Cruise Itinerary

GUEST SPEAKERS Babbie Mason Babbie Mason is a Dove Award-winning, Grammy-nominated, American gospel singer and songwriter; a tireless women’s conference speaker; a worship leader and author. She has led worship for national and international events hosted by Billy Graham, Charles Stanley, Women of Faith, and others.

Date Port Arrive Depart Feb. 2 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 4:30 PM ______________________________________________________ Feb. 3 At Sea ______________________________________________________ Feb. 4 Cozumel, Mexico 8:00 AM 5:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Feb. 5 At Sea ______________________________________________________ Feb. 6 Key West, FL 8:00 AM 5:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Feb. 7 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 7:00 PM TC15/X

Melissa Spoelstra

Jessica LaGrone

Melissa Spoelstra is a popular women’s conference speaker, Bible teacher, and writer who is madly in love with Jesus and addicted to the study of His Word. Her passion is helping other women to seek Christ and know Him more intimately through serious Bible study, attentiveness to the Holy Spirit, and a tenacious dependence on God at all times, even through the storms of life. She lives in Dublin, Ohio, with her pastor husband and four kids.

Jessica LaGrone is Dean of the Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary and an acclaimed pastor, teacher, author, and speaker who enjoys leading retreats and events at churches throughout the United States. She is the author of Namesake: When God Rewrites Your Story, and Broken and Blessed: How God Changed the World Through One Imperfect Family. She and her husband, Jim, have two young children.

Abo ard the

Ce l ebrity Constellation

CRUISE PRICING*

10 07 2B C3

Inside Stateroom Ocean View Stateroom Deluxe Ocean View w/Veranda Concierge Veranda *Does not include airfare, taxes & fees *All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

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$399* $449* $579* $629*

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FAITH BASED CRUISES

Aboard the

Jewel of the Seas

CaliforniaCoastal

starting at $648*

GUEST SPEAKER Dr. John Holbert

Cruise Itinerary

Dr. Holbert is the Lois Craddock Perkins Professor of Homelitics at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University in Dallas Texas. Dr. Holbert is a prolific author and popular EO speaker for many years. Cruise Pricing*

M G E2

Inside Stateroom Oceanview Stateroom Balcony Stateroom

8-Days Sept. 26 - Oct. 3, 2015

$648* $748* $1098*

Date Port Arrive Depart Sept. 26 Los Angeles, CA 4:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 27 Santa Barbara, CA 7:00 AM 5:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 28 San Francisco, CA 2:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 29 San Francisco, CA 6:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 30 Monterey, CA 7:00 AM 6:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Oct. 1 At Sea ______________________________________________________ Oct. 2 Ensenada, Mexico 8:00 AM 5:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Oct. 3 Los Angeles, CA 7:00 AM

*Does not include airfare, taxes & fees. *All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

TC15/J

Aboard the

Norwegian Star

BalticCapitals

11-Days Sept. 5-15, 2015 starting at $3498*

GUEST SPEAKER Bishop Bob Fannin

Cruise Itinerary

Bishop Robert E. Fannin has served the United Methodist Church in Florida for 30 years. He is a seasoned group leader around the world. He is former chair of the Division of World Evangelism of the World Methodist Council, and Bishop-in-Residence at Florida Southern College.

Date Port Arrive Depart Sept. 5 Depart USA ______________________________________________________ Sept. 6 Copenhagen, Denmark 5:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 7 Berlin, Germany (on own) 7:30 AM 10:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 8 At Sea ______________________________________________________ Sept. 9 Talinn, Estonia 9:00 AM 5:30 PM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 10 St. Petersburg, Russia 8:00 AM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 11 St. Petersburg, Russia 7:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 12 Helsinki, Finland 7:00 AM 5:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 13 Stockholm, Sweden (on own) 8:00 AM 4:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 14 At Sea ______________________________________________________ Sept. 15 Copenhagen, Denmark 7:00 AM TC15/A

All Inclusive Pricing*

IE/IC OB/OG BB/BC MB

Inside Stateroom Outside Stateroom Balcony Stateroom MIni Suite

$3498* $3698* $4098* $4298*

*Includes air & most shore excursions, all prices reflect a 4% cash discount

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FAITH BASED CRUISES

Aboard the

Brilliance of the Seas

Fall FoliageCruise

starting at $868*

GUEST SPEAKER Dr. Jim Harnish

Cruise Itinerary

Jim Harnish has served as Hyde Park’s Senior Pastor since 1992. He has authored numerous books, Bible studies and articles. In January, he announced his plans to retire from full-time pastoral ministry in summer 2014. Cruise Pricing*

M/L Inside Stateroom H/I Outside Stateroom E3/E2/E1 Balcony Stateroom

10-Days Sept. 18-27, 2015

$868* $1018* $1298*

*Does not include airfare, taxes & fees *All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

Date Port Arrive Depart Sept. 18 Boston, MA 5:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 19 Portland, ME 7:00 AM 7:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 20 Rockland, ME 7:00 AM 6:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 21 Bar Harbor, ME 7:00 AM 5:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 22 Halifax, Nova Scotia 10:00 AM 7:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 23 At Sea ______________________________________________________ Sept. 24 Charlottetown, P.E.I. 7:00 AM 5:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 25 Sydney, Nova Scotia 7:00 AM 4:00 PM ______________________________________________________ Sept. 26 At Sea ______________________________________________________ Sept. 27 Boston, MA 6:00 AM TC15/R

Aboard the

Celebrity Constellation

OsmondBrothersCruise SPECIAL GUESTS The Osmond Brothers

starting at $799*

The Osmonds are one of the most well-known entertainment families in the world. Their example of an unfailing belief in God and family, along with a wide-range of talent, creates the combination that has led to their tremendous success. CRUISE PRICING*

10 07 2C S2

Inside Stateroom Ocean View Stateroom Deluxe Ocean View w/Veranda Sky Suite with Private Veranda *Does not include airfare, taxes & fees *All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

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6-Days March 30 - April 4, 2015

$799* $919* $1089* $1559*

Cruise Itinerary Date Port Arrive Depart Mar. 30 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 4:30 PM ______________________________________________________ Mar. 31 At Sea ______________________________________________________ April 1 Cozumel, Mexico 8:00 AM 5:00 PM ______________________________________________________ April 2 At Sea ______________________________________________________ April 3 Key West, FL 8:00 AM 5:00 PM ______________________________________________________ April 4 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 7:00 PM TC15/O

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Church HeritageTours ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING

. Basic Tour & Guided Sightseeing

. Roundtrip International Airfare from New York (additional baggage & optional fees may apply)

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CHURCH HERITAGE TOURS

The Journeys of Paul in

Turkey&Greece

12-Days Starting at $3588*

Your Itinerary

Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York

Departure Dates Price April 13 $3688* October 12 $3588* *All pricing reflects a 4% cash discount

Day 1 & 2 - USA to Istanbul Day 3 - Istanbul & Kayseri Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Kayseri Day 4 - Cappadocia Cappadocia Rock Chapels of Goreme, Cave Village of Avcilar, Monastic Complex of Zelve Day 5 - Antioch of Pisidia Antioch in Pisidia (Acts 13), Pamukkale Day 6 - Colossae, Laodicea, & Hierapolis Colossae, Theatre, Necropolis, Church, Laodicea (Rev. 3), Hierapolis, Amphitheatre Day 7 - Philadelphia, Sardis, & Izmir Philadelphia (Rev. 3), Byzantine Basilica, Sardis, Temple of Artemis, Royal Road, Synagogue, Izmir (Smyrna), Agora

Day 8 - Pergamum & Thyatira Pergamum (Rev. 2), Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Athena, Library, Thyatira Day 9 - Ephesus Ephesus (Rev. 1), Library, Agora, Temple of Artemis, Basilica of St. John Day 10 - Athens Athens, Acropolis, Propylaea, Parthenon, Erectheum, Mars Hill (Acts 17), Agora, House of Parliament, Presidential Palace, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Day 11 - Corinth & Cenchraeae Archaeological Museum, Market Place, Temples, Bema (Acts 18) Day 12 - Athens to USA JF15/A

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CHURCH HERITAGE TOURS

The Journeys of

Paul inGreece

8-Days Starting at $2948*

Your Itinerary

Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York

Departure Dates Price April 18 $2948* October 3 $2948* *All pricing reflects a 4% cash discount

Day 1 & 2 - USA to Thessalonki Day 3 - Amphipolis, Phillipi, & Neapolis Amphipolis, Christian Basilicas, Philippi (Acts 16), Acropolis, Market Place, Basilica, Theater, Neopolis, Roman Aqueduct Day 4 - Thessaloniki & Veria Thessalonika, Old City Ramparts, Galerius Arch, Via Egnatia, St. George's Basilica, Hagia Sophia, Hagio Demetrios, Veria (Berea) (Act 17) Day 5 - Meteora & Delphi Meteora, Byzantine Monasteries, Delphi, Conical Stone, Sacra Via, Athenian Treasury, Theatre, Temple of Apollo

Day 6 - Corinth & Cenchraeae Corinth, Archaeological Museum, Market Place, Temples, Bema (Acts 18) Day 7 - Athens Athens, Acropolis, Propylaea, Parthenon, Erectheum, Mars Hill (Acts 17), Agora, House of Parliament, Presidential Palace, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Day 8 - Athens to USA

JP15/A

The Journeys of

Paul inTurkey

12-Days Starting at $2898*

Your Itinerary

Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York

Departure Dates Price April 23 $3048* November 5 $2898* *All pricing reflects a 4% cash discount

Day 1 & 2 - USA to Istanbul Day 3 - Istanbul & Adana Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Adana Day 4 - Antioch (Antakya) Antioch (Acts 13) Day 5 - Tarsus & Side Tarsus (Acts 22), Side, Theater, Baths Day 6 - Aspendos, Perge, & Hierapolis Aspendos, Perge (Acts 14), Stadium, Baths, Tomb, Hierapolis, Amphitheatre Day 7 - Colossae, Aphrodisias & Laodicea (Denizli) Colossae, Theatre, Necropolis, Church, Aphrodisias, Laodicea (Rev. 3)

Day 8 - Ephesus Ephesus (Rev. 1), Library, Agora, Temple of Artemis, Basilica of St. John Day 9 - Izmir, Thyatira, Sardis & Philadelphia Izmir (Smyrna), Agora, Thyatira, Sardis, Temple of Artemis, Royal Road, Synagogue, Philadelphia (Rev. 3), Byzantine Basilica Day 10 - Pergamum (Bergama) & Traos Pergamum (Rev. 2), Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Athena, Library, Troas (Acts 16) Day 11 - Troy (Truva) and Istanbul Troy, Istanbul, Dardanelles Day 12 - Istanbul to USA FP15/A Contact Your Travel Agent for Detailsâ&#x201D;&#x201A;28

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CHURCH HERITAGE TOURS

The

Treasures of Italy

10-Days Starting at $3498*

Your Itinerary

Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York

Departure Dates May 12 July 7 September 8 November 3

Price $3698* $4148* $3698* $3498*

*All pricing reflects a 4% cash discount

Day 1 & 2 - USA to Milan Day 3 - Venice Venice, Piazza San Marco, Basilica of St. Mark, Bell Tower, Clock Tower, Doges’ Palace, Free Time Day 4 - Pisa Pisa, Leaning Tower Day 5 - Florence Piazza della Signoria, Neptune Fountain, Vecchio Palace, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Michelangelo’s unfinished Pietá, Baptistry, Gates of Paradise, the Academy, Michelangelo’s artwork, David Day 6 - San Gimignano & Siena San Gimignano, Siena town square

Day 7 - Assisi Assisi, Basilica, Hill of Paradise Day 8 - Ancient Rome Colosseum, Mamertine Prison, Pantheon, Campidoglio, Forum, Circus Maximus, Arch of Titus, Baths of Caracalla, Arch of Constantine, Victor Emanuel Monument, Monti Region, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain Day 9 - Vatican City & Christian Rome Vatican, St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s frescoes Day 10 - Return to USA ET15/A

The

Treasures of Ireland

10-Days Starting at $2998*

Your Itinerary

Select Your Departure Date All Inclusive Prices Based out of New York

Departure Dates Price July 6 $3448* September 28 $3198* November 2 $2998* *All pricing reflects a 4% cash discount

Day 1 - Depart USA Day 2 - Arrive in Dublin, Ireland - City Tour Phoenix Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral Day 3 - Trinity College & Glendalough Trinity College, Book of Kells, Powerscourt Gardens, Glendalough Day 4 - Rock of Cashel & Cobh Rock of Cashel, Cobh Heritage Center, Kinsale Day 5 - Kinsale, Blarney & Kenmare Kinsale, Cork, Blarney Castle, Blarney Stone, Kenmare, Killarney Day 6 - Ring of Kerry, Waterville & Muckross House Ring of Kerry, Waterville, Muckross House

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Day 7 - Adare, Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Adare, Norman Castle, Bunratty Castle, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Burrens, Galway Day 8 - Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey Day 9 - Clonmacnoise & Malahide Castle Clonmacnoise, Malahide Castle, Howth Day 10 - Dublin to USA

ER15/A

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CHURCH HERITAGE TOURS

The

Trail of the Reformation Your Itinerary May 11 – Depart USA May 12 – Arrive in Germany Berlin, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Kaiser Wilhelm, Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, Pergamum Museum, Istar Gate, Miletus Gate May 13 – Berlin Spandau, Wittenberg St. Nikolai Church, in Spandau, Wittenberg May 14 – Eisleben & Erfurt Eisleben, St. Petri, Luther Family Home, St. Andrew’s, Erfurt, St. Mary’s Cathedral May 15 – Eisenach, Wartburg Castle, Halle Eisenach, Luther House, Wartburg Castle, Halle an der Saale, Giebichenstein Castle, Mortixburg Castle

Wesley Heritage

9-Days May 11 - 19, 2015 Starting at $3398*

May 16 – Coburg & Nuremberg Coberg, 900 year old fortress of Coburg known as the Veste, Nuremberg May 17 – Dinkelsbuhl, Heidelberg, Worms Dinkelsbuhl, Heidelberg, Heidelberg University, Worms, Reformation Monument, Bingen May 18 – Mainz, Gutenberg Press, Rhine Cruise Rhine River city of Mainz, Gutenberg Press, cruise on the Rhine River May 19 – Return Home or Enjoy an Extension ER15/G *All pricing reflects a 4% cash discount

9-Days Starting at $3348*

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Departure Dates Price July 21 $3848* November 9 $3348* *All pricing reflects a 4% cash discount

Day 1 - Depart from USA Day 2 - Arrival in England/Epworth Manchester, Epworth, Old Rectory, Memorial Church, St. Andrews Church. Day 3 - Birmingham & Coventry Birmingham, Francis Asbury’s home, Coventry, Old Cathedral, Modern Cathedral. Day 4 - Stratford & Oxford Stratford-upon-Avon, Holy Trinity Church, Cotswolds, Christ Church College, Oxford University. Day 5 - Bristol & Bath

Bristol, “New Room,” Bath. Day 6 - Cotswolds & Gloucester Cotswold, Burton-on-the-Water, Gloucester, St. Mary de Crypt Day 7 - Wesley’s London City Road Chapel, Bunhill Fields Cemetery, Aldersgate Street, Little Britain Day 8 - London London, Buckingham Palace, Marble Arch, Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square, Westminister Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral Day 9 - Depart for USA

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River Cruises ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING Deluxe Cruise Accommodations Daily Sightseeing Program Infotainment System in all Staterooms with Free Internet, Hit Movies and English TV Stations Terry Bathrobes and White-on-white plush Bedding in all Staterooms

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. Superb Dining with all Meals Included . Free-flowing Red & White Wines from . .

Europe's great Wine Regions, beer and soft drinks with every Lunch and Dinner Bottled Water in every stateroom replenished daily Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner

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Lectures, Theme Dinners, onboard Music Performances and afternoon & evening Piano Music Complimentary use of Bicycles to explore on your own

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Legendary Danube GUEST SPEAKER Dr. Herb Sadler

9-Days April 6-14, 2015 starting at $1998*

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Herb holds Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Emory University. Since 1975, Herb serves Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church for 30 years. He oversaw the growth of the parish from 500, to 4,000 members, and from a single campus, to three campuses. Herb has served as a Chairperson of the Board of Ordained Ministry for the Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference, and as the President of the Council on Finance & Administration.

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Destination USA to Nuremberg, Germany Nuremberg / Embark Nuremberg Regensburg Passau - Linz, Austria Melk - Vienna Vienna Budapest Budapest to USA

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Paris &Normandy GUEST SPEAKER Bishop Will Willimon Bishop Willimon is the most read author among United Methodist pastors. He is a Professor at Duke Divinity School and former Dean at Duke Chapel. Bishop Willimon has been a popular speaker for EO on cruises throughout the world.

Date Destination Oct. 21 USA to Paris, Germany Oct. 22 Paris / Embark Oct. 23 Vernon Oct. 24 Vernon, Caudebec-En-Caux Oct. 25 Caudebec-En-Caux Normandy Beaches Oct. 26 Rouen - Les Andelys Oct. 27 Les Andelys - Conflans Oct. 28 Conflans - Paris Oct. 29 Paris to USA TC15/P

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9-Days October 21 - 29, 2015 starting at $2398* Aboard the

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EnchantingRhine GUEST SPEAKER Bishop Woodie White Bishop Woodie W. White recently retired from the Indiana Conference, United Methodist Church. From 1969-1984 he was General Secretary of the General Commission on Religion and Race. Elected a bishop in 1984, he served the Illinois Great Rivers Area prior to his service in Indiana. He has also served as president of the General Board of Discipleship and president of the Council of Bishops.

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Destination USA to Basel, Switzerland Basel, Switzerland / Embark Breisach, Germany Strasbourg, France Speyer, Heidelberg Rudeseim, Koblenz Cologne, Germany Amsterdam, Holland Amsterdam, Holland to USA

9-Days November 11-19, 2015 starting at $2198* Aboard the

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