Special Educational and Devotional Trips
hosted by Brent & Angie MacDonald
 in association with Lion Tracks Ministries

DTI Bible Lands 2011

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Bible teacher and researcher Brent MacDonald currently hosts 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 trips, with myriads of traditional sites and tourist traps, this trip is focused on authentic locations and archaeological sites.

This is an unbeatable value and experience.


Our group at the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, during our 2009 trip

Booking details for our next trip in February 2011

Preview the Coffee Table Book of our 2009 Trip

!!! See the 2011 itinerary, trip details, and pricing in the web page below !!!

2011 Printable Registration Form

Update: Since the first two-thirds of those signing up for the 2011 trip all wanted the two day extension in Egypt, we will not be having the original 14 day option. All remaining spots are for the 16 day trip including upper Egypt. [Formerly: Three incredible countries in 14 or 16 days (optional 4th country available)! Our dates will be February 14th (option) or 16th (standard) through March 1, 2011.] Now: Three incredible countries in 16 days (optional 4th country available)! Our dates will be February 14th through March 1, 2011 The trip will again include Egypt, Sinai, Jordan, and Israel (and a touch of France). Phone or email for more details or to reserve your spot on this once in a lifetime adventure. As always, our pricing is 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 planned to be smaller than the last one!


Our group at Giza during the 2007 trip

Wondering what to expect on a trip like ours?
Listen to what other had to say about our last two trips...

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

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...

  1. Mt. Sinai - particularly seeing the sunrise from the top

  2. Petra - specifically singing in the Urn tomb after reading the passage from Isaiah - it felt like we were answering God's call we'd just read
  3. Petra - galloping [on a horse] across the plains - quite a location for my first gallop!
  4. Sodom - at one point I looked and I could just SEE that this was what was left - also the scope of the site made an impression
  5. Tel Dan - singing along with the group that was before us felt like reclaiming lost ground for the true God
  6. Megiddo [Armageddon] - Welcome to the end of the world. Enough said.
  7. Mediterranean Sea - I love the ocean, so just being near salt water on that scale was great for me
  8. Caiaphas' palace - singing in what might have been Jesus' cell
  9. Church of the Holy Sepulchre - singing outside the tomb we looked at
  10. Masada was also a highlight for me - it got missed because it didn't have a "moment." The history of it is just so cool.

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!

God Bless!

J. Mahar, Canada (Our trips include Americans and Canadians)


J. Mahar getting ready to go up Mount Sinai by camel (2007)

 

DTI Bible Lands 2011 - The Best of the Bible Lands


One of many stone buildings at Petra in Jordan

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
    2 Day Upper Egypt Extension (Now includes everyone!) - $849
    1-3 (Optional) Days in France on return - $100 (airline fee to separate your travel from the group)

Space is once again very limited (only trips with the Upper Egypt extension are available). To reserve your spot...

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

(NO LONGER AN OPTION) Regular Group Trip: February 16 - March 1, 2011 (14 days)
(EVERYONE!) Trip with Upper Egypt Extension: February 14 - March 1, 2011 (14+2 = 16 days total) End Note 1
Optional Personal Extension: 3 days in Paris, France, on return. End Note 2

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

  • (5 days) Journey of Abraham, Egyptian Captivity, exile of Jeremiah, home of Jesus as a toddler: i.e. Egypt.

  • (2 days) The Exodus: i.e. Goshen and The Sinai
  • (2 days) Land of Edomites, Moabites, Ammonites, Nabateans: i.e. Southern Jordan
  • (1 day) Ancient eastern Israel (territory of Manasseh, Reubenites, Gadites): i.e. Northern Jordan
  • (5 days) Ancient western Israel (including Dead Sea, Galilee, Jerusalem): i.e. Modern Israel

These day divisions are approximate and do not add up to the total days for the trip since air travel consumes over 1 day.

End Notes ("Fine Print")

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.

 

The Temple Mount in Jerusalem (from the Mount of Olives)

 

Flash presentation previewing some sights to be seen - prepared for 2007 trip (4.4 MB)

 


Trip host Brent MacDonald considering the crossing of the Red Sea on the shore (Egypt 2009)


Trip host Brent MacDonald at Succoth in the Land of Goshen (Egypt 2007)

 
Reasons to come ...

#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!

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Note: Our 2011 trip does not include Athens, rather it has expanded Egyptian and Jordanian aspects