INNER FAITH TRAVEL is a non-denominational Christian travel company, established to serve the travel needs of the Church. Visit ANZAC Centenary Pilgrimage with Reverend Dr Geoff & Lorraine Pankhurst from 1st April to 2nd May, 2015.

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ANZAC Centenary Pilgrimage
Apr - May 2015
1st April - 2nd May, 2015
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2. Hosted By: Rev. Dr Geoff & Lorraine Pankhurst
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AUSTRALIAN DEPARTURE TWIN SHARE
ISRAEL ONLY $6485AUD
ISRAEL & TURKEY $7985AUD
BATTLEFIELDS OF EUROPE OPTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH ISRAEL
& TURKEY OPTION $4485AUD
ANZAC Centenary Pilgrimage with Reverend
Dr Geoff & Lorraine Pankhurst

3. Wednesday 1st April 2015
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Afternoon departure to SINGAPORE to connect with your onward flight via
ISTANBUL to TEL AVIV, ISRAEL. (Meals in Flight)

4. Thursday 2nd April
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Early morning arrival in Tel Aviv where we will be met by Inner Faith Travel
Representatives and transferred to our hotel for rest and relaxation. In the
afternoon we will visit the ancient city of JOPPA, home of Simon the Tanner, to
stroll through the narrow streets filled with art galleries and cafes. Overnight
Tel Aviv. (Meals in Flight – D)

5. Friday 3rd April
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We journey north this morning for a coastal tour of the MEDITERRANEAN SEA
PORTS. En route we will visit CEASAREA, site of Herod’s Palace, home of
Cornelius and where Paul was brought to trial. We travel to Haifa, MT CARMEL
and Muhraqa, where Elijah called down fire from Heaven to defeat the
prophets of Baal. We continue passing through the MEGGIDO VALLEY, the
large plain where the final battle of Armageddon is prophesied to take place.
Our final destination is the beautiful Sea of Galilee for overnight. (B-D)

6. Saturday 4th April (Passover)
Free day by the Sea of Galilee. (B-D)
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7. Sunday 5th April
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Today, we explore this historical area of Galilee. Remember how Jesus walked on the
water? Our special traditional sailing vessel will take us across the Sea of Galilee,
stopping in the middle for a time of reflection and worship. Rejoice! Jesus is alive. We
disembark at Nof Ginnosar a kibbutz located on the shores of the Galilee where we
will see the remains of a boat from the time of Jesus. Arriving later to CAPERNAUM,
the city of Jesus, we visit the ruins of the synagogue where Jesus performed many
miracles. You will see the new excavations of ST PETER’S house and visit TABGHA,
where Jesus multiplied five loaves and two fishes to feed the multitudes and later
ascending to the top of the MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, we will pause to read the
Sermon on the Mount. St Peters Fish lunch at a restaurant by the Sea.
Overnight Galilee. (B-L-D)
Monday 6th April
Our journey takes us to Nazareth where Jesus grew to manhood. We visit the Church
of Annunciation, which covers the boyhood home of Jesus. We spend time at
Nazareth Village recreating village lifestyle during the time of Jesus experiencing the
Nazareth Jesus knew! Enjoy a magnificent view from the Mount of the Precipice.
Passing through Cana, where He performed His first recorded miracle, we round the
crest of a hill the SEA OF GALILEE unfolds in a breathtaking panoramic scene before
our eyes. Overnight Galilee. (B-D)

8. Tuesday 7th April
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We travel around the southern end of the Sea of Galilee to Gadara, where Jesus
healed the possessed man called Legion. We continue to the UPPER GALILEE and the
GOLAN HEIGHTS. Visiting Dan where Israel worshiped false gods and on to Banias or
CAESAREA PHILIPPI where St Peter made his profession of faith that Jesus is the
Messiah! Overnight Galilee. (B-D)
Wednesday 8th April
Our route then takes us south, following the scenic Jordan Valley to the Decapolis city
of BEIT-SHEAN where King Saul’s body was hung on the gates of the city. We visit
JERICHO, the oldest known city in the world with its ancient Tel and archaeological site
close by to Elisha’s Spring. Lunch in Jericho. Travelling south we pause for a photo
opportunity at Qumran where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered continuing on to
Beer Sheba for overnight. (B-D)

9. Thursday 9th April
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Light Horse History awaits us at Beer Sheba. Meet with Municipality of Be’erSheva representative. Places of remembrance include the Park of the
Australian Soldier, Allenby’s statue, Turkish railway station and bridge,
Memorial to Allies, ANZAC museum and Turkish trenches in Be’er-Sheva. Visit
memorabilia of the World War 1 Heritage Society at Midreshet Ben Gurion.
Gaza-Be’er-Sheva line, Ness Ziona where there is a stature in honour of the NZ
horsemen. El Buggar Ridge and Shellal where the Allies fought, Yad La Banim,
themunicipal hall of commemoration of war victims.
Overnight Be’er-Sheva. (B-D)

10. Friday 10th April
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Visit Beer Sheba’s Biblical sites including Abraham’s Well, Tel Be’er-Sheva (Tel
el Saba), the place of God’s covenant with Abraham in Gen 15, the place where
God changed Abram and Sarai’s names, Gerar and Be’er La Hai Roi. We finish
our day at the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea. Time to ‘float’ in the
medicinal waters. Overnight Dead Sea. (B-D)

11. Saturday 11th April
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This morning we visit the mighty fortress of MASADA, the site of the last heroic
3-year stand of 960 Jewish defenders against the Roman Empire. From its
heights (by cable car) we have tremendous views of Jordan and the Dead Sea.
We visit Ein Gedi Spring, David’s refuge from Saul. We then make our
memorial ascen,t through the Judean Wilderness, up to the City of God,
Jerusalem. Overnight Jerusalem. (B-D)

12. Sunday 12th April
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Touring New Jerusalem we visit the Israel Museum’s MODEL CITY, site of a
quarter acre replica of Jerusalem in the time of Christ including the Jewish
Temple. We enter the Shrine of the Book, which houses the DEAD SEA
SCROLLS and spend time at YAD VASHEM HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL. This
memorial is built in memory of the six million Jews lost in the Holocaust.
Sunset visit to the Allied Cemetery on Mt Scopus, before settling in to our
Jerusalem hotel for Overnight. (B-D)

13. Monday 13th April
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We awaken in the city of the Great King, Jerusalem, the geographic centre of the
world. You can feel the atmosphere that sets Jerusalem apart from any other city in
the world. We have a full day of touring Old Jerusalem, following in the footsteps of
Jesus, including the MT OF OLIVES and the GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE. Entering into
the OLD CITY through ST STEPHEN’S GATE we visit the POOL OF BETHESDA, where
Jesus cured an invalid, and continue to the Ecce Homo convent to view the
Lithostrotos and the Pavement and visit the PRAETORIUM, site of the public trial and
condemnation of Jesus. We continue through the colourful bazaar streets of the Old
City, passing the Stations of the Cross along the VIA DOLOROSA arriving at the
CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE. We visit the WESTERN WALL, the most sacred site
for the Jewish people and ascend the TEMPLE MOUNT (security permitting) to the
Dome of the Rock, the site where Abraham offered up Isaac. We finish our day at the
Christ Church, the oldest Protestant Church in the Middle East. Overnight Jerusalem.
(B-D)

14. Tuesday 14th April
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This morning we are off to the GARDEN TOMB, where we will celebrate
Communion Service with the empty tomb in the background. The serenity of
this place makes it a spiritual oasis within this bustling city. This is the ultimate
place of worship in Jerusalem. The remainder of the day is free for shopping.
Overnight Jerusalem. (B)
Wednesday 15th April
Morning departure to the airport for our flight to Istanbul, Afternoon free to
explore the Grand Bazaar with its 4,000 shops and stalls or enjoy the city view
from a hill top Tea House. Overnight Istanbul. (B-D)

15. Thursday 16th April
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City tour of Istanbul visiting Topkapi Palace, the Old City¹s underground
cisterns, the Saint Sophia Basilica, the majestic Blue Mosque, the Byzantine
Hippodrome. We will visit the 15th Century Macedonian Ahrida Jewish
Synagogue. Overnight Istanbul (B -D)

16. Friday 17th April
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Drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula where we will visit Anzac Cove,
Commemorative Service at Lone Pine cemeteries, see the old trenches and
view the monument to Kernal Ataturk (1881-1938) the founder of the Turkish
Republic. We cross the Dardanelles by ferry to the beautiful coastal city of
Canakkale. Overnight Canakkale. (B-D)
Saturday 18th April
Free time in Canakkale located on the Dardanelles Straits. Afternoon return to
Istanbul for overnight. (B-D)
Sunday 19th April
Morning cruise on the Bosporous. Overnight Istanbul (B-D)

17. BATTLEFIELDS TOUR – EUROPE
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Monday 20th April
On your arrival in Brussels transfer to your hotel. Overnight Brussels. (B-D)
Tuesday 21st April
This morning you board the coach and travel to the battlefield of Waterloo. On the
18th of June 1815, 191.300 soldiers fought one of the most decisive battles in the
history of Europe in only one day. The Wellington army had 67,000 soldiers, Blucher’s
army 52,300 and Napoleon’s army 72,000. A total of 48,500 men fell or were severely
wounded on this day. After visiting the battle site you lunch in the township of
Waterloo and visit the Museum. You then travel to Ypres and after booking into your
hotel your evening is at leisure. Overnight Ypres. (B-D)

18. Wednesday 22nd April
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Commencing your tour of the battlefield and Memorials of the Ypres Salient
you visit the Ploegsteert Wood Memorial, Shot at dawn soldier Pte McBride,
Christmas Truce site, The Peace Tower, Messines and the Mine Crater, the
reconstructed German Trenches at Bayonwald, Hill 60 Australian Tunnel Coy
Memorial and the Hooge Crater and museum.
Lunch is at Mount Kemmel and this evening you attend the Last Post
Ceremony at the Menin Gate.
Overnight Ypres. (B-D)

19. Thursday 23rd April
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After breakfast you visit Polygon Wood, the 5th Australian Division Memorial,
Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth Cemetery in the world, where
two Australian VC winners, Capt. Jeffries and Sgt McGee are laid to rest,
Broodseine where gas was first used and Poelkapelle where the youngest
known soldier who was 13 years and 310 days old is buried. You lunch at
Langemark and then visit Essex Farm, where the poem “In Flanders Fields” was
written, Poperinge, the ‘Shooting Post’ and ‘Toc H’ and Lijssenthoek, the
second largest Commonwealth Cemetery in Belgium. You return to Ypres and
later walk the ancient Ramparts and visit the Flanders field Museum.
Overnight Ypres. (B-D)

20. Friday 24th April
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After breakfast you depart Ypres for Amiens stopping on the way to visit VC
Corner Australian Cemetery and Fromelles Australian Memorial Park. The
central feature of the park is the statue of an Australian soldier bringing in a
wounded comrade. This statue recognises the heroism of the many unknown
soldiers who ventured out into no-mans land to bring in the wounded cobbers.
The statue is by Peter Corlett of Melbourne and was inaugurated on 5 July
1998. It stands on the old German front line captured by the 14th Brigade and
held overnight. It is a depiction of a 40 year old ex farmer from Victoria:
Sergeant Simon Fraser of the 57th Battalion AIF. The Allied Command had
refused to enter into any negotiations to bring in the dead and wounded. Over
the next three days survivors of the 5th Division went out into no-mans land to
retrieve their comrades. Whilst he was out on the battle field Fraser heard a
wounded man shout out: Don’t forget me, cobber.
The injured soldier was rescued on Fraser’s next venture out. A boxed lunch is
provided and after booking into your hotel in Amiens your time is at leisure for
rest or sightseeing, tomorrow will be a very early start.
Overnight Amiens. (B-L-D)

21. Saturday 25th April 2015 – ANZAC DAY
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A pre dawn wakeup call will be arranged along with coffee and tea. You then
depart for the dawn service at the Australian War Memorial in Villers
Bretonneux. This magnificent structure carries the names of 11,000 Australian
diggers who lost their lives and have no known grave. After the traditional
moving service you travel into Villers Bretonneux for breakfast and then visit
the Victoria school noted for the sign over the playground…Do not forget
AUSTRALIA. You will also have time to visit the school museum before joining
in the march to the town square. After the march you return to your hotel for
a well earned rest. Overnight Amiens. (B-D)
Sunday 26th April
Today will be a late start to allow you to recover from yesterday’s long day.
Late morning you return to Villers Bretonneux to visit the Adelaide Cemetery
and Australian Memorial Park at Le Hamel and the 3rd Division Memorial at
Sailly Le Sec. You will also walk the Battlefields where Monash`s detailed
tactics resulted in all objectives being taken in just 93 minutes.
Overnight Amiens. (B-D)

22. Monday 27th April
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After breakfast you retrace the footsteps of the 1st, 2nd and 4th Australian
Divisions who in 45 days, launched 19 attacks and lost 23,000 men in an area
of about two square miles. You then visit Albert and Pozieres where you will
see the ‘Windmill’, then onto Mouquet (Mucky) Farm, Fricourt German
Cemetery and the Thiepval Memorial and visitor’s centre.
Overnight Amiens. (B-D)
Tuesday 28th April
Coach to Paris to enjoy a city tour visiting the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysee,
Opera, Arc de Triumph and Notre Dame. After checking into your hotel the
remainder of the day is at leisure to discover this magnificent city. (B)

23. Wednesday 29th April
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Day at leisure in Paris to allow you to continue your own sightseeing. (B)
Thursday 30th April
Today your tour ends and you fly home. (B- Meals in Flight)
Friday 1st May 2015
In Flight
Saturday 2nd May
Arrival home with memories that will remain.

24. SUMMARY OF TOUR
Price includes Round trip airfare Australia / Israel. Flights to Turkey & Europe as per
chosen options. Airport assistance, touring expenses in all countries visited, with an
English speaking tour guide in modern airconditioned coaches, overnight
accommodations in 3-4 star hotels, with meals (Breakfast – Dinners) where
indicated. All entrance fees, Sea of Galilee boat expenses & majority of hotel and
airport baggage handling.
Price does not include Drinks with meals, visa costs, Travel Insurance, airline
departure & ticket taxes and tipping expenses. Single room supplement cost
available on request. Additional trips must be booked and paid for 60 days before
departure.
AUSTRALIAN DEPARTURE TWIN SHARE
ISRAEL ONLY $6485AUD
ISRAEL & TURKEY $7985AUD
BATTLEFIELDS OF EUROPE OPTION IN
CONJUNCTION WITH ISRAEL & TURKEY OPTION $4485AUD
This tour is being made possible through Inner Faith Travel. Prices are subject to
change at any time at the discretion of Inner Faith Travel due to currency uctuations,
airfare increases, fuel surcharges etc. from time of publication 30.06.11

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