Day One. Wednesday, May 7, 2025. God Keeps His Promises.

Today we will stand on the mountain where Moses viewed the Promised Land and hear of his last decisions as leader. We will also engage both the place of Jesus' baptism, and the development of the early monastic communities of the Jordan Valley. Sites include Allenby Bridge crossing from Israel; Al Maghtas (baptismal site); Mt. Nebo; Dinner and overnight: Crowne Plaza Dead Sea.

Day 2: Thursday, May 8, 2025. Nabateans and the New Testament.

We will journey to the south deserts and encounter both the wonder that is the rose red city of Petra, and the Bedouin camps of the deep desert. Sites include Early AM departure to Petra with sightseeing; to Wadi Rum. Overnight: Mazayen Camp with Bedouin dinner.

Day 3: Friday, May 9, 2025. Traversing the Desert in antiquity.

From modern trucks and jeeps to the domesticated camel, the desert has been tamed and made navigable, but not easy! Camel trek; jeep safari. Drive to Amman. Dinner and overnight: Amman, Jordan.

Day 4: Saturday, May 10, 2025. Departure day.

Transfers for flight from AMM to USA.

Every effort will be made to complete the full itinerary. Yet, because conditions are often unpredictable in travel, we reserve the right to make changes during the tour.

Tour Conditions 

TOUR PRICE for May 7-10, 2025, extension price INCLUDES entry visa and group transfers into Jordan and to the airport in Amman at the end of the extension program. It also includes accommodations in both tents and hotels as specified, Jordanian breakfasts and dinners daily, all tips for group services, full sightseeing as required by program, the services of an English-speaking local guide, a resource notebook, and all entrance fees to sites as listed in the program. All taxes and surcharges in effect as of July 17, 2024 are included. If additional surcharges or taxes are imposed by the airlines or governments, any additional amounts will be the responsibility of the passenger. This price is based on a minimum of 8 passengers. 

NOT INCLUDED are any expenses required for COVID compliance, personal items such as laundry; drinks or coffee with dinners; lunches, tips for personal favors; excess baggage and forwarding of baggage; transfers other than with the group; and required travel insurance. 

YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS are based on Deluxe tents and First Class (4-5*) hotels using double occupancy in a twin-bedded room with a private bath. There is a supplemental charge of $250 if you prefer a single room. Individuals enrolling without a roommate may request to be matched with a roommate. In the event that a roommate is not available, individuals will be required to pay the single supplement charge. All single rooms are subject to availability and may be smaller than normal twin rooms. 

PAYMENT: A nonrefundable deposit of $400.00 per person is required to secure your place on the program. The balance is due when final payment of the study program to which this extension is joined is due. Thereafter, a late payment fee of $100 per person per month will be assessed.

CANCELLATION: Cancellation policies follow those of the study program to which this extension is joined. 

TRIP INSURANCE IS REQUIRED. Insurance purchased within two weeks of the deposit is the most economical and may cover pre-existing conditions. 

ITINERARY LENGTH: Flight times for your departure are subject to change without advance notice. CTSP is not responsible for changes and delays in airline schedules and does not reimburse passengers for expenses resulting from delays. Because airlines often change flight times and dates at the last minute, CTSP strongly recommends that if passengers are purchasing any connecting tickets they should be able to be changed without heavy fees or penalties. If airline(s) change flight schedules, CTSP reserves the right to lengthen or shorten the itinerary accordingly, and whenever possible, you will be notified in writing. If changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged (per person, per night) US $160 double occupancy, or US $260 for single rooms (includes single supplement). 

YOUR LUGGAGE is restricted in size and shape by the airline, and is limited to one checked piece (max 50#), one carryon, plus a smaller personal piece. You should check with the airline for the specific restrictions.

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY 

CTSP agrees to provide the itinerary described for this trip, and it represents the entire agreement between the passenger and CTSP. No changes or deviations are effective unless approved in writing and signed by an authorized officer of CTSP. Except as stated herein, no person is authorized to cancel, modify, or vary the study program arrangements (during the course) or to make any representation of warranty concerning the program. 

All prices, itineraries, and schedules are subject to regulations and changes thereof by acts of Government, International Agreement and Airline tariff adjustments, rules and regulations. 

CTSP reserves the right to change or withdraw the program, in whole or in part, at any time. In the event of a change, the sole exclusive obligation of CTSP will be to refund pro rata any recoverable payment received, based on recovered funds. In the event of rescheduling of the program due to unforeseen circumstances, the cancellation and refund clause will apply. CTSP reserves the right to refuse or to revoke travel to anyone who is, in the sole judgment of CTSP, incapable of or detrimental to group travel. 

Except for the willful negligence of its direct employees, CTSP assumes no liability or responsibility for any injuries, inconveniences, illness, irregularity or incidental damages occasioned by circumstances beyond the control of CTSP, or by any person or reason whatsoever, including, but not limited to events such as strikes, revolts, wars, natural disaster, closures of airports or hotels, default or omission of any common or private carrier or the default, negligence, or omission of any by any third party providing services or facilities related to or included in this program. 

The commercial carriers are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not on board commercial carriers. The passenger contracts, in use by all commercial carriers involved, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the commercial carriers and the passenger or purchaser of this program and/or passage and program operator assumes no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. 

ENROLLMENT in and payment of the deposit for the tour constitutes your acceptance of the Program Conditions and Statement of Responsibility.