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May 24, 2010

"Oz, Robert, Tim and I are excited to go to Israel and see first-hand the birthplace of Christianity," says lead vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet. "And to be able to share this experience with some of our fans makes this even more incredible."

The tour will visit the following locations in Israel:

• Caesarea: A city built by King Herod the Great
• Mount Carmel: Where the prophet Elijah defeated the false prophets of Baal
• Galilee Boat Ride: Where Jesus walked on the water
• Caesarea Philippi: Where the disciple Peter first confessed Jesus as the Messiah
• Nazareth Village: A recreation of a village at the time of Jesus
• Jordan River Baptism: An opportunity for those who wish to be baptized in the Jordan River
• Masada: Where the final Jewish revolt against the Romans took place
• The Dead Sea: A chance to float in the most therapeutic waters in the world
• Pools of Bethesda: Where Jesus healed the man who was lame for 37 years
• Garden Tomb: The place of Jesus’ crucifixion and Resurrection
• Yad Vashem: Memorial to the Holocaust
• Western Wall Tunnels: 60 feet below the modern city of Jerusalem
• Jerusalem: The City of God
• Mount of Olives: Where Jesus rode the donkey through the Eastern Gate
• Garden of Gethsemane: Where Jesus prayed before He was betrayed by Judas
• Western Wall: Holiest site in Judaism

Due to limited availability, this trip will sell out quickly. Reservations can be secured for only $300. To register, please contact ari@ihtours.com or 1-877-999-8868 ext 415.

The cost for this unique travel opportunity is $3,299.00 per person, which includes airfare out of Los Angeles, New York or Toronto; hotel accommodations; all buffet breakfasts and dinners; air-conditioned transportation; an English-speaking tour guide and entrance fees to all of the sites. Price is based on double-occupancy and does not include airport tax, tip fee or lunch meals.

For more information, please contact joe@amaral.tv or 1-877-628-2800.