I forgot to include this in yesterday's post...

MIDDLE EAST CROSS CULTURAL SEMINAR
Itinerary, Spring 2008


JANUARY 7 – 11 ORIENTATION AT EMU

JANUARY 11 – 12 TRAVEL to EGYPT
11 Depart from EMU to Dulles 12:45 pm
Depart Dulles for Frankfurt 5:55 pm, Lufthansa 419
12 Arrive Frankfurt 7:35 am, depart Frankfurt 9:55 am, Lufthansa 582
Arrive Cairo 2:55 pm

JANUARY 12 – 23 EGYPT
Program arranged by MCC/Egyptian host, pyramids, Islamic Cairo, Orthodox Cairo, MCC, train trip to Luxor – Valley of the Kings (tombs, temples, Nile River boat ride, etc.)

JANUARY 23 – 27 JORDAN
Program will include a day in Petra, the famous Nabatian city carved in stone, 2 days with Bedoins (camels, overnight in desert in Bedoin tent) and several renowned biblical and archeological sites (Mt. Nebo, Madabah).

JANUARY 28 – APRIL 9 ISRAEL
Program includes language study, archeology, geography, history with Jerusalem University College, Judaism and Islam, Kibbutz stay, Nazareth Village.

APRIL 9 – 13 ATHENS, GREECE
Plans include, independent and group exploration of ancient /biblical sites, culture and Greek Orthodox community. Visit to Corinth.
11 Leave Athens. Travel to Patros for ship to Bari, Italy. Depart Patros 6:00 pm
12 Arrive Bari at 8:30 am - travel to Rome by bus and check into hotel for 4 nights.

APRIL 14 – 22 ROME, ITALY
Individual and group exploration of Rome, ancient and biblical sites, Roman Catholic church, culture. Final debriefing, conclusion of study program, completing assignments, and all final exams. Prepare chapel presentation.

APRIL 22 TRAVEL to USA (the times may change slightly for this flight)
Depart Rome 11:00 am Lufthansa 3857
Arrive Frankfurt 12:35 pm, depart Frankfurt 3:05 pm Lufthansa 414
Arrive Dulles 6:15 pm