2022 Joshua Expeditions Travel Brochure

BROCHURE TRAVEL

ON THE COVER

ON THE COVER

Take in the Iconic views, diverse history, rich culture, and incredible food of the Explore San Francisco tour (pg 32).

Take in the iconic views, diverse history, rich culture, and incredible food on the Best of Greece tour (pg 14).

Enjoy local cuisine at Fisherman’s Wharf, catch a trolley like the locals, walk across the famous Golden Gate Bridge for exceptional views of the city, and more!

Examine America’s heritage through a Biblical worldview on the Explore Washington D.C. tour (pg 36).

Get a photo by the Trevi Fountain on our Best of Italy trip (pg 15).

When you travel with JE, you help give scholarships to students in need, build homes for hurting families, provide for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

Gain a deeper appreciation for new cultures on our Missions in Uganda trip (pg 67).

EXPLORE EXPLORE INTERNATIONAL

Joshua Expeditions’ international travel provides opportunities for travelers to experience diverse cultures, incredible wonders, ancient ruins, and so much more. Through engaging new lands, a traveler’s eyes can be opened to see the sovereignty of God.

Life change is the ultimate goal of JE travel! Every travel experience is a chance for a traveler to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ. Explore the world with the JE team and see a unique and beautiful world declaring the greatness of God.

STAFF PICKS

Best of Greece Mainland. (pg 14)

Explore Athens and Rome (pg 16)

Explore Costa Rica (pg 17)

Explore London (pg 18)

BEST OF ENGLAND

Witness some of the most notable locations London has to offer including Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and St. Pauls Cathedral before venturing outside the city to visit Shakespeare’s home in Stratford-Upon-Avon, historic Oxford University, Stonehenge, and much more!

DAY 1 - TRAVEL DAY

DAY 2 - LONDON BUS TOUR / LONDON EYE

• Meet your JE Tour Director at the airport

• Bus tour & dinner near Trafalgar Square

• Ride the famous London Eye

DAY 3 - WESTMINISTER ABBEY / BUCKINGHAM PALACE

• Westminster Abbey guided tour & exterior visit to Buckingham Palace

• National Gallery & shopping in Covent Gardens

• Evening view of Piccadilly Circus

*Tonight, the group may opt for a West End Show.

DAY 4 - TOWER OF LONDON / ST. PAUL’S

• Visit the Tower of London & Borough Market

• Take a Thames River Cruise

• Tour St. Paul’s Cathedral & attend Evensong service

DAY 5 - CHURCH SERVICE / WINDSOR CASTLE

• Attend a local church

• Visit Windsor Castle, the oldest castle in the world

• Return to London & night view of the Tower Bridge

DAY 6 - STONEHENGE / BATH

• Visit mysterious Stonehenge

• Tour the quaint city of Bath & see the Roman baths

• Transfer to Stratford-upon-Avon

*Tonight, the group may opt for a West End Show.

DAY 7 - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON / OXFORD

• Tour Stratford-upon-Avon

• Have some free time before departing for Oxford

DAY 8 - OXFORD / RETURN TO LONDON

• Tour Oxford & local sites

• Shop for souvenirs before returning to London

DAY 9 - TRAVEL DAY

BEST OF FRANCE

Witness some of the most notable locations London has to offer including Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and St. Pauls Cathedral before venturing outside the city to visit Shakespeare’s home in Stratford-Upon-Avon, historic Oxford University, Stonehenge, and much more!

DAY 1 - TRAVEL DAY

DAY 2 - LONDON BUS TOUR / LONDON EYE

• Meet your JE Tour Director at the airport

• Bus tour & dinner near Trafalgar Square

• Ride the famous London Eye

DAY 3 - WESTMINISTER ABBEY / BUCKINGHAM PALACE

• Westminster Abbey guided tour & exterior visit to Buckingham Palace

• National Gallery & shopping in Covent Gardens

• Evening view of Piccadilly Circus

*Tonight, the group may opt for a West End Show.

DAY 4 - TOWER OF LONDON / ST. PAUL’S

• Visit the Tower of London & Borough Market

• Take a Thames River Cruise

• Tour St. Paul’s Cathedral & attend Evensong service

DAY 5 - CHURCH SERVICE / WINDSOR CASTLE

• Attend a local church

• Visit Windsor Castle, the oldest castle in the world

• Return to London & night view of the Tower Bridge

DAY 6 - STONEHENGE / BATH

• Visit mysterious Stonehenge

• Tour the quaint city of Bath & see the Roman baths

• Transfer to Stratford-upon-Avon

*Tonight, the group may opt for a West End Show.

DAY 7 - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON / OXFORD

• Tour Stratford-upon-Avon

• Have some free time before departing for Oxford

DAY 8 - OXFORD / RETURN TO LONDON

• Tour Oxford & local sites

• Shop for souvenirs before returning to London

DAY 9 - TRAVEL DAY

BEST OF GREECEMAINLAND

Explore the wonders of ancient Greece focusing on the famous mainland’s cities. Your group will travel from Athens to the monastery community of Meteora and finally Thessaloniki. Get your camera ready for this incredible journey!

DAY 1 - TRAVEL DAY

DAY 2 - PARLIAMENT SQUARE / MT. LYCABETTUS

• Meet your JE Tour Director at the airport & hotel transfer

• Parliament Building & Changing of the Guard

• National Archeological Museum

DAY 3 - AREOPAGUS HILL / ACROPOLIS

• Areopagus Hill (Mars Hill) & Ancient Agora

• Acropolis: Temple of Athena, & Theatre of Dionysus

• Shopping at the Monastiraki Flea Market or Central Market

*Tonight, the group may opt for night view of Acropolis.

DAY 4 - LOCAL CHURCH / PLAKA DISTRICT

• Attend a local church & shopping in the Plaka District

• Visit Arch of Hadrian & the ruins of the Temple of Zeus

DAY 5 - ANCIENT CORINTH

• Transfer to Ancient Corinth & Archaeological Museum visit

• Trip to Cenchreae on your way to Olympia

DAY 6 - OLYMPIA / DELPHI

• Ancient excavation of the Olympic Games

• Visit Delphi, Temple of Apollo, & Archaeological Museum

DAY 7 - METEORA / THESSALONIKI

• Visit Meteora & view the monasteries of Meteora

DAY 8 - THESSALONIKI

• Visit the White Tower & the Byzantine walls of the Acropolis

• Explore Thessaloniki port area markets for shopping

DAY 9 - TRAVEL DAY

BEST OF IRELAND

Journey to Ireland and visit some of the most iconic sites around the beautiful country! From the towering Cliffs of Moher to participating in the world-famous Gaelic games that are over 3,000 years old, your group will get a true taste of Irish culture.

DAY 1 - TRAVEL DAY

DAY 2 - CHESTER BEATTY LIBRARY / GRAFTON ST.

• Meet your JE Tour Director at the airport & hotel transfer

• Afternoon walking tour of Dublin & shop on Grafton St.

• Evening stroll through St. Stephen’s Green

DAY 3 - LOCAL CHURCH / TRINITY COLLEGE

• Attend a local church service

• Tour Dublin Castle & surrounding area

• Afternoon guided tour of Trinity College & Book of Kells

DAY 4 - GAELIC GAMES / KILMAINHAM GAOL

• Visit Kilmainham Gaol

• Spend the afternoon playing 3,000-year-old Gaelic games

• Head back to Dublin

DAY 5 - CLIFFS OF MOHER / BUNRATTY CASTLE

• Morning visit to Bunratty Castle

• Afternoon visit to the famous Cliffs of Moher

• Depart for Killarney Co.

DAY 6 - RING OF KERRY / KILLARNEY NAT’L PARK

• Morning drive of the Ring of Kerry, stopping along the way

• Afternoon visit to the Muckroll-House & drive through Killarney National Park

DAY 7 - BLARNEY CASTLE / ROCK OF CASHEL

• Visit the Blarney Castle, Blarney Stone, & Rock of Cashel

• Transfer to Dublin

DAY 8 - TRAVEL DAY

-Depart for the airport and home

Enjoy a great overview of Italian culture as the ancient mixes with the modern on this Best of Italy tour! Your tour will begin in the capital of the Roman world before journeying through Florence’s breathtaking countryside on your way to the canals of Venice.

DAY 1 - TRAVEL DAY

DAY 2 - ARRIVE IN ROME / TREVI FOUNTAIN

• Meet your JE Tour Director at the airport

• Visit the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, & Piazza Navona

DAY 3 - COLOSSEUM / ROMAN FORUM

• Visit the Colosseum, Arch of Titus, & Roman Forum

• Explore the Capitoline Museum

DAY 4 - VATICAN CITY / ST. PETER’S BASILICA / PIAZZA DI SPAGNA

• Visit the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel

• Explore St. Peter’s Basilica

• Shop near Piazza di Spagna & visit the Spanish Steps

DAY 5 - ATTEND LOCAL CHURCH / FLORENCE

• Attend a local church before transferring to Florence

• Stroll through Florence to Ponte Vecchio to shop

DAY 6 - DUOMO / GHIBERTI’S GATES / BELL TOWER / UFFIZI GALLERY

• Tour Piazza del Duomo, Santa Maria del Fiore, Ghiberti’s Gates, and Giotto’s Bell Tower

• Explore the Uffizi Gallery & free time to shop

DAY 7 - GALLERIA DELL’ ACCADEMIA / VERONA / VENICE

• Visit the Galleria dell’Accademia & transfer to Venice

• Stop in Verona along the way to view Juliet’s balcony & the world-famous Arena

DAY 8 - ST. MARK’S BASILICA / BRIDGE OF SIGHS / DOGE’S PALACE

• Visit the Basilica of St. Mark & the Doge’s Palace

• Visit Torre dell’Orologio & the Bridge of Sighs

• Transfer to Rialto Markets for shopping

• View the Rialto Bridge & have free time to explore the city on your own

DAY 9 - TRAVEL DAY

EXPLORE ATHENS & ROME

EXPLORE ATHENS & ROME

On this unique Explore Athens & Rome tour, your group will experience two of the world’s most influential cultures in one memorable trip! Both of these diverse cities are filled with incredible foods, rich history, and breathtaking architecture. Explore the ancient ruins of Athens and see history come to life before venturing to Rome where art and beauty reign supreme. This amazing experience will influence the way you see the world!

• Shopping in the Plaka district

DAY 2: PARLIAMENT SQUARE / NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM / MT. LYCABETTUS

• After meeting your JE Guide at the airport, you will transfer by coach to your hotel

• Parliament Building & Changing of the Guard

• National Archaeological Museum

DAY 3: AREOPAGUS HILL / ANCIENT AGORA / ACROPOLIS / LOCAL MARKET

• Areopagus Hill (Mars Hill)

• Ancient Agora

• Acropolis: Temple of Athena, Parthenon, Theatre of Dionysus, and Odeon of Herodes Atticus

• Shopping at the Monastiraki Flea Market or The Central Market

DAY 4: ATTEND A LOCAL CHURCH / PLAKA DISTRICT / TEMPLE OF OLYMPIAN ZEUS AREA

• Attend a local church

• Arch of Hadrian, the ruins of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the site of the first modern Olympic Games

• Panathenaic Stadium

DAY 5: CORINTH / LOUTRA ORNELAS ELENIS / FERRY

• Ancient Corinth

• Loutra Oraias Elenis (A beach, named after its most famous visitor, Helen of Troy!)

• Overnight ferry to Bari, Italy

DAY 6: COLOSSEUM / ROMAN FORUM / TREVI FOUNTAIN / PANTHEON

• Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Arch of Titus, and Roman Forum

• Capitoline Museum

• Evening stroll to Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain

DAY 7: VATICAN CITY: MUSEUM & ST. PETER’S BASILICA / PIAZZA DI SPAGNA / SPANISH STEPS

• Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel

• St. Peter’s Basilica

• Shopping near Piazza di Spagna and Spanish Steps

DAY 8: TRAVEL DAY

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

The best national and natural treasures await you on this travel experience! Your group will tour the lively streets of Madrid and Barcelona where you will glimpse both the ancient and modern facets of Spanish history. From world-famous art and flamenco dancers to street cuisine and an unfinished Cathedral, this diverse country will gift you an experience you will never forget.

DAY 1- 2: TRAVEL DAY /TOUR OF OLD MADRID

• Guided walking tour of Old Madrid (visit Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Palacio Real, etc.)

• Teleferico de Madrid (cable car ride with a view of the city)

DAY 3: PRADO MUSEUM / PARQUE DEL RETIRO / PALACIO REAL DE MADRID / GRAND VIA

• Prado Museum & Palacio Real de Madrid

• Shopping at Mercado de San Miguel and on Gran Via

DAY 4: ATTEND LOCAL CHURCH / EL RASTRO / REINA SOFIA ART MUSEUM

• Attend a local church

• El Rastro & Reina Sofia Art Museum

DAY 5: EL ESCORIAL MONASTERY / THE VALLEY OF THE FALLEN / AVILA “THE CITY OF STONE”

• Cathedral of Avila & El Escorial Monastery

• The Valley of the Fallen

DAY 6: TRANSFER TO BARCELONA

• Visit Basilica del Pilar.

• Evening exploring old Barcelona

DAY 7: BARCELONA

• Visit Poble Espanyol

• Visit Park Güell and see the Sagrada Familia

• Your group may opt to visit the Picasso Museum this afternoon or another art museum (ask for prices)

DAY 8: BARCELONA

• Visit La Pedrera

• Barcelona Cathedral & Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria

• Free time exploring La Rambla

DAY 9: TRAVEL DAY

EXPLORE COSTA RICA

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Costa Rica as you zip-line through the rainforest and relax in the natural springs heated by the Arenal Volcano. The explorative options are endless as you head to the Pacific coast and cruise to the white sand beach on Tortuga Island or white water raft down the Sarapiqui River. Our Explore Costa Rica tour will leave you in awe of this vibrant and evergreen country!

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

• Head up the mountain to a local coffee plantation and enjoy your first cup of Costa Rica coffee and a great view (if time allows – depending on flight)

DAY 2: VOLCANO / FORTUNA WATERFALL

• Transfer to the city of Fortuna –home of Volcano Arenal

• Stop along the way to visit the Zarcero City Park

• Hike down to the Fortuna Waterfall

• Hot Spring

DAY 3: ZIPLINE / OX CART FACTORY

• Canopy (zip line experience)

• Stop to Shop in Sarchi at the local Ox Cart Factory

DAY 4: MINISTRY

• Full day of ministry with one of JE’s local partners

DAY 5: CATAMARAN CRUISE

• Catamaran Cruise – includes Snorkeling Tour and Banana Boat Ride, Lunch and lots of sun

• Devotions

DAY 6: TRAVEL DAY

EXPLORE LONDON

Experience the vibrant and bustling streets of one of Europe’s most popular cities. On this unforgettable journey, your group will witness the city’s royal traditions at Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and the Tower of London before traveling outside the city to explore Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world! Brilliant!

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

DAY 2: LONDON BUS TOUR / LONDON EYE / TRAFALGAR SQUARE

• After meeting your JE Guide at the airport, you will transfer by coach to your hotel

• Introductory London bus tour with a guide

• Dinner near Trafalgar Square

• Tonight ride the famous London Eye!

DAY 3: WESTMINISTER ABBEY / BUCKINGHAM PALACE / LEICESTER SQUARE

• Westminster Abbey guided tour and enjoy an exterior visit to Buckingham Palace!

• The National Gallery

• Shopping in Covent Gardens

• Evening view of Piccadilly Circus

DAY 4: LOCAL CHURCH SERVICE / TOWER OF LONDON / ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL

• Tower of London

• Attend a local Church service (depending on day)

• Lunch & self-guided visit to the Tower of London

• St. Paul’s Cathedral’s Evensong before dinner

DAY 5: WINDSOR CASTLE

• Depart via train to Windsor

• Visit Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world

• Return to London for dinner

• Night view of the Tower Bridge

DAY 6: TRAVEL DAY

EXPLORE LONDON, EDINBURGH & DUBLIN

Surround your group with stunning castles, breathtaking coastlines, and tranquil countrysides as you journey through England, Scotland, and Ireland on the Explore London, Edinburgh, Dublin tour.

DAY 1 - 2: LONDON

• Travel day, London bus tour with a guide, and the famous London Eye!

DAY 3: LONDON

• Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, The National Gallery, Covent Gardens, and Piccadilly Circus

DAY 4: LONDON

• Attend a local Church service

• Tower of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral Evensong

DAY 5: DAY TRIP

• Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world

DAY 6: EDINBURGH

• Transfer to Edinburgh and explore the Royal Mile

DAY 7: EDINBURGH

• Edinburgh Castle, The John Knox House, St. Giles Cathedral (an influential Protestant church dating back to 1120 A.D.), and the Scottish National Gallery

DAY 8: TRINITY COLLEGE / BOOK OF KELLS / GRAFTON STREET**

• Trinity College and Shopping on Grafton Street

DAYS 9 - 10: DUBLIN

• Dublin Castle Area, Chester Beatty Library, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral before traveling home

EXPLORE LONDON, PARIS & ROME

Journey through four classic pillars of European history on the Explore London, Paris, Rome tour, and get an incredible glimpse into history. Experience the royal traditions of London at Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, be immersed in the artistic culture of Paris at the Louvre Museum, and retrace the footsteps of gladiators at the Colosseum in Italy. Bon voyage!

DAY 1 - 2: LONDON

• Travel day, London bus tour with a guide, and the famous London Eye!

DAY 3: LONDON

• Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, The National Gallery, and Shopping in Covent Gardens

• Evening view of Piccadilly Circus

DAY 4: LONDON

• Attend a local Church service

• Tower of London, and St. Paul’s Cathedral Evensong

DAY 5: PARIS

• Chunnel transfer to Paris

• Journey up to Sacré-Coeur for a view of Paris and explore the Montmartre area

DAY 6: PARIS

• Visit the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées, and Arc de Triumph

• Visit the Eiffel Tower

DAY 7: PARIS/ROME

• Early morning visit to Notre Dame / Latin District

• Afternoon flight to Rome

DAY 8: ROME

• Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Arch of Titus, Roman Forum, Capitoline Museum, Piazza Venezia, and shopping near Piazza di Spagna and Spanish Steps

DAY 9: ROME

• Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel

• St. Peter’s Basilica

• Afternoon stroll to Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain

DAY 10: TRAVEL DAY

EXPLORE MUNICH & SALZBURG

Get ready for an exciting trip to a land rich with historical and cultural significance on the Explore Munich & Salzburg tour! Your journey will kick off in Munich where the charming old town square of Marienplatz awaits your group. Stroll down these streets as you visit other historic sites including Dachau Concentration Camp before transferring to the land of Mozart, Salzburg. Step back in time as your group explores the Hohensalzburg Fortress before touring the infamous Sound of Music movie filming sights!

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

DAY 2: MUNICH OLD SQUARE / ST.PETER’S CHURCH / HOFBRAUHAUS

• Afternoon guided walking tour of Marienplatz and internal climb at St. Peter’s Church

• Shopping at Viktualienmarkt

DAY 3: DACHAU CONCENTRATION CAMP / OLYMPIA PARK / BMW MUSEUM

• Morning interior, guided tour of Dachau Concentration Camp

• Afternoon interior, self-guided visit to the Olympia Park (entry fees included for the tower and stadium)

• Afternoon interior, self-guided visit to the BMW Museum / Welt

DAY 4: ATTEND A LOCAL CHURCH / RESIDENZ PALACE MUSEUM

• Attend a local church or visit to a local museum

• Afternoon self-guided interior visit to the Residenz Palace Museum

DAY 5: SALZBURG OLD CITY / HOHENSALZBURG FORTRESS

• Transfer to Salzburg via coach

• Afternoon self-guided exploration of Altstadt (Old Town) and self-guided visit to Hohensalzburg Fortress

DAY 6: SOUND OF MUSIC CITY TOUR / MOZART’S BIRTHPLACE / SHOPPING ON GETRELDEGASSE

• Morning guided Sound of Music City Tour (Visit Mirabell Gardens, Hellbrunn Palace, Nonnberg Abbey, etc.)

• Afternoon interior, self-guided visit to Mozart’s Birthplace

• Shopping on Getreidegasse Street (be sure to try a Mozartkugel!)

DAY 7: HALLEIN SALT MINES TOUR / ALPINE LUGE / OLD TOWN BERCHTESGADEN

• Morning interior, guided tour at the Salt Mines Tour

• Depart for Berchtesgaden for lunch

• Afternoon time to explore and shop in Old Town Berchtesgaden

• Depart for Munich via coach

• Night in Munich

DAY 8: TRAVEL DAY

EXPLORE PRAGUE

On the Explore Prague tour, journey to the picturesque capital of the Czech Republic, also known as ‘the City of a Hundred Spires’. Your group will enjoy some unforgettable experiences from a cruise along the scenic Vltava River to a visit to the largest ancient castle in the world, Prague Castle, and much more!

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

DAY 2: NATIONAL MUSEUM / WENCESLAS SQUARE

• Visit the National Museum, and explore the vibrant and beautiful area of Wenceslas Square, which borders New Town Prague and Old Town Prague

DAY 3: CHURCH OF ST. NICHOLAS / CHARLES BRIDGE / RIVER CRUISE

• Attend a local church

• Visit the Church of St. Nicholas, view the Lennon Wall, walk across the Charles Bridge, and take a River Cruise tour of the Vltava River

DAY 4: PRAGUE CASTLE / STERNBERK PALACE / PETRIN HILL

• Explore Prague Castle, visit St. Vitus Cathedral, Sternberk Palac, and explore Petrin Hill

DAY 5: BETHLEHEM CHAPEL / JEWISH QUARTER / OLD TOWN SQUARE

• Visit Bethlehem Chapel, walking tour of Prague’s Jewish Quarter, explore Old Town Square and Tyn Church, a 13th-century Gothic church which was the center of the Protestant movement in Prague

DAY 6: TRAVEL DAY

EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA (HS)

Get ready to experience a country like no other on this exciting journey! Your group will experience some once-in-a-lifetime moments including viewing a breathtaking sunset from Signal Hill, discussing weighty historical moments with President Nelson Mandela’s prison warden, taking a dip in the Indian Ocean, and experiencing a real-life safari!

DAY 1- 2: TRAVEL DAY /CAPE TOWN / TABLE

MOUNTAIN / SIGNAL HILL

• Cape Town city sight-seeing tour, cable car ride up Table Mountain, and sunset from Signal Hill

DAY 3: CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT / DISTRICT 6

MUSEUM / ROBBEN ISLAND

• Walking tour of Cape Town Central Business District (CBD) & Parliament buildings, District 6 Museum, and Robben Island Boat Trip and Island Tour

DAY 4: SEA POINT PROMENADE CYCLING / LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL VISIT / COMMUNITY PROJECTS

• Cycling experience along the Sea Point Promenade in Cape Town

• Visit the black townships Khayelitsha and Gugulethu

• Visit a local church

DAY 5: SAFARI EXPERIENCE

• Morning drive to Aquila Game Reserve for a day safari

DAY 6: WINE & OLIVE FARM VISIT / SCHOOL VISITS / SOUTH AFRICAN ‘BRAAI’ (BBQ)

• Visit a wine and olive farm, schools in Paarl, and enjoy a traditional South African ‘Braai’ (BBQ) for dinner

DAY 7: AFRICAN PENGUINS / CAPE OF GOOD HOPE

• Spend time at the Boulders with African Penguins

• Hike from the Cape of Good Hope to the lighthouse at Cape Point

DAY 8: LOCAL CHURCH SERVICE / ROUNDTABLES / CHEETAH OUTREACH & CONSERVATION PROGRAM

• Local church service and a visit a Cheetah Outreach and Conservation Program & visit Spice Route in Paarl

DAY 9: V&A WATERFRONT / TRAVEL DAY

• Visit V&A Waterfront & Zeits Museum of Modern Art

• Depart for home

EXPLORE EXPLORE DOMESTIC

Joshua Expeditions’ domestic travel provides opportunities for trvelers to explore the many great cities and beautiful landscapes within the United States.

Whether it’s relaxing in Hawaii, skiing in Colorado, or exploring the streets of New York City, there is something for every group to enjoy! Travel knowing the JE team strives to deliver a high quality experience as well as numerous opportunities for life change.

STAFF PICKS

Disney World (pg 24)

Explore DC and NYC (pg 26)

Expore Hawaii (pg 29)

Universal Studios Orlando (pg 33)

DISNEY WORLD

An adventure for both young and old, come immerse yourself in the energetic and exciting world of Disney! Enjoy one of the famous theme parks including the classic Magic Kingdom Park and the fascinating Animal Kingdom park or focus on local ministry and serving the community. This magical trip is sure to leave a lasting impression on your group!

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

• After meeting your JE Guide at the airport, you will transfer to your hotel

• Depart for Downtown Disney for time to explore and eat dinner

• Devotions at hotel

DAY 2: MINISTRY AND UNIVERSAL CITY WALK

• Breakfast

• Volunteer time and lunch at RCMA

• Clean up at hotel

• Dinner at a themed restaurant in Universal City Walk

• Devotions at hotel

DAYS 3 & 4: DISNEY WORLD ADVENTURE

• Participate in a hands-on culinary class or workshop.

• Breakfast

• Depart for Disney World Theme parks and enjoy rides, shows, and exhibits

• The Magic Kingdom

• Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Seven Dwarves Mine Train

• The Animal Kingdom

• Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safari, Animal Shows

• Epcot

• Soarin’, Test Track, World Showcase

• Hollywood Studios

• Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Star Tours

• Lunch inside the park

• Dinner at themed restaurants in Downtown Disney or inside Disney park

• Devotions at hotel

DAY 5: TRAVEL DAY

• Breakfast

• Depart for airport

• Last-minute souvenir shopping if time permits.

STAY LONGER?

• Add 1-2 Days and visit Universal Studios, the beach, Sea World, or add more ministry!

EXPLORE ARIZONA

Gaze upon one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World as you travel on this Explore Arizona trip! Stand in awe of the Grand Canyon, hike along a cratered volcano, peer through the telescope that discovered Pluto, and much more as you marvel at God’s creation while on this trip.

DAY 1 – TRAVEL DAY / PAPAGO PARK

• Arrive in Phoenix and meet your Joshua Expeditions Tour Director

• Check into your hotel

• Head to Papago Park for a hike

• Dinner & devotions at hotel

DAY 2 – MINISTRY / PUEBLO GRANDE MUSEUM / PHOENIX ZOO

• Breakfast at hotel

• Spend your morning serving at a local ministry

• Lunch

• Visit Pueblo Grande Museum

• Depart for Phoenix Zoo

• Dinner & devotions at hotel

DAY 3 – BELL ROCK STATE PARK / LOWELL OBSERVATORY

• Breakfast and check out of your hotel

• Depart for Flagstaff, AZ

• On the way, you will stop for a short hike at Bell Rock State Park

• Lunch

• Visit the Lowell Observatory to view the Arizona night sky

• Dinner & devotions at hotel

• Check into your hotel

DAY 4 – THE GRAND CANYON

• Breakfast and devotions

• Depart for a day at the Grand Canyon

• Arrive in the Grand Canyon and spend the day exploring trails along the South Rim and discuss a Biblical viewpoint of its origin

• Break for lunch during the day

• Clean up at your hotel before dinner

• Dinner & devotions at hotel

DAY 5 – TRAVEL DAY

• Breakfast and devotions

• Last-minute souvenir shopping or hike if time permits

• Depart for the airport

EXPLORE BOSTON

Recapture the heart of American history on the Explore Boston tour! On this journey, your group will follow the trail of American history from the Mayflower to the American Revolution. Visit some of the best institutes of higher education, take in a Red Sox game, enjoy the great outdoors at the Boston Commons, and more! Your group will experience a setting rich with history and significance in one of America’s oldest cities.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / WALKING TOUR / NORTH END

• You will visit Bunker Hill, the USS Constitution, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, Old North Church, and the Paul Revere House

DAY 2: FREEDOM TRAIL / BOSTON TEA PARTY MUSEUM / LEXINGTON & CONCORD

• You will continue your walking tour by heading to the Freedom Trail

• Visit the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

• During the afternoon you will see the Lexington Battle Green, Author’s Row, and Walden Pond

DAY 3: MINISTRY / HARVARD / NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM

• Ministry with a local organization

• Harvard Square and optional tour of Harvard University

• Self-guided visit to the New England Aquarium

• Attend a Red Sox baseball game at Fenway Park

DAY 4: PLYMOUTH ROCK / PLYMOUTH

PLANTATION

• Transfer to Plymouth, MA

• Plymouth Rock and tour of Mayflower II

• Self-guided visit through Plymouth Plantation

• Transfer to airport for your flight home

EXPLORE DC & NYC

Experience how history, faith, and culture are woven together in our nation’s history as you visit some of the most well-known sites in the United States. From the somber experience of standing on the sight of the Twin Towers, to running up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, grow in education and personal faith through stories of our nation’s history. Experience firsthand the significance of those who have paved the way for future generations. Return home charged to make a difference through living out your faith.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS / ARCHIVES / TIDAL BASIN MEMORIALS

• Afternoon exploring the Smithsonian Museums and the National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the US Constitution

• Walking tour of the Tidal Basin Memorials: Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and FDR Memorials

DAY 2: CAPITOL HILL / MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE / WHITE HOUSE / MALL MEMORIALS

• Interior guided tour of the US Capitol Building, interior visit to the Library of Congress, self-guided visit to the Museum of the Bible, and exterior visit to the White House

• Evening guided walking tour of the Mall Memorials: Lincoln, Korea, Vietnam, World War II, and Washington Monument

DAY 3: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY / LOCAL MINISTRY / PENTAGON 9/11 MEMORIAL

• Visit Arlington National Cemetery, John F. Kennedy’s gravesite, the Eternal Flame, and witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

• Quick visit to the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial

• Afternoon visit to a local community ministry

• Evening exterior tour to the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial

DAY 4: TRANSFER TO NYC / MIDTOWN MANHATTAN / TIMES SQUARE

• Spend the afternoon walking the streets of Midtown Manhattan with exterior visits to the Chrysler Building, Bryant Park, NYC Public Library, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral

• Dinner in Times Square and time to explore

DAY 5: LOWER MANHATTAN / ELLIS ISLAND / BROADWAY SHOW

• Visit Wall Street, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and the National 9/11 Memorial

• Enjoy the sights and sounds of NYC at a Broadway show

DAY 6: CENTRAL PARK / METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART / TRAVEL DAY

• Stroll through Central Park

• Depart for the airport

EXPLORE DC, NYC & BOSTON

Experience how faith has been an integral part in shaping our nation on the Explore DC, NYC & Boston tour! This tour will take your group on a fascinating journey from the colonial fight for freedom to the battles and obstacles our nation has faced to maintain that freedom. Also, learn how different cultures helped shape this nation.

DAY 1: MUSEUMS & MEMORIALS

• Spend the afternoon exploring the Smithsonian Museums and the National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the US Consitution

• Evening guided walking tour of the Tidal Basin Memorials: Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and FDR Memorials

DAY 2: CAPITOL HILL / MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE / WHITE HOUSE / MALL MEMORIALS

• Tours of the US Capitol Building, Library of Congress, the Museum of the Bible, the Mall Memorials: Lincoln, Korea, Vietnam, World War II, and Washington Monument

• Afternoon exterior visit to the White House

DAY 3: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY / LOCAL MINISTRY / PENTAGON 9/11 MEMORIAL

• Tour of Arlington National Cemetery

• Afternoon visit to a local community ministry

• Evening exterior tour to the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial

DAY 4: TRANSFER TO NYC / MIDTOWN MANHATTAN / TIMES SQUARE

• Exterior visits to the Chrysler Building, Bryant Park, NYC

Public Library, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral

• Dinner in Times Square and time to explore

DAY 5: LOWER MANHATTAN / ELLIS ISLAND / BROADWAY PLAY

• Cruise to Ellis Island with views of the Statue of Liberty

• Exterior visits to Wall Street, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and the National 9/11 Memorial

• Enjoy the sights and sounds of NYC at a Broadway show

DAY 6: CENTRAL PARK / METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART / TRANSFER FOR BOSTON

• Morning guided stroll through Central Park on your way to The Metropolitan Museum of Art

• Depart for Boston

DAY 7: BOSTON FREEDOM TRAIL

• Walking tour of Freedom Trail sites: Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum, Boston Common, Old Granary Burying Ground, and Old State House

• Paul Revere House, Old North Church, and U.S.S. Constitution

DAY 8: BOSTON / TRAVEL DAY

• Visit to Lexington and Concord before traveling home

EXPLORE DC, PHILLY & NYC

On the Explore DC, Philly, & NYC tour, see how history, faith, and culture come alive in three vibrant cities that have each served as our nation’s capital. Experience firsthand the significant influence each city continues to have today while hearing memorable stories of these cities and their historical figures.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS / ARCHIVES / TIDAL BASIN MEMORIALS

• Spend the afternoon exploring the Smithsonian Museums and the National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the US Constitution

• Evening guided walking tour of the Tidal Basin Memorials:

• Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and FDR Memorials

DAY 2: CAPITOL HILL / MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE / WHITE HOUSE / MALL MEMORIALS

• Tours of the US Capitol Building, Library of Congress, the Museum of the Bible, the Mall Memorials: Lincoln, Korea, Vietnam, World War II, and Washington Monument

• Afternoon exterior visit to the White House

DAY 3: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY / IWO JIMA MEMORIAL / TRANSFER TO PHILADELPHIA

• Tour of Arlington National Cemetery

• John F. Kennedy’s gravesite and the Eternal Flame

• Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

• Quick visit to the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial

• Depart for Philadelphia

DAY 4: INDEPENDENCE HALL / LIBERTY BELL / NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER

• Morning guided walking tour of Historic Philadelphia

• Exterior visits to Benjamin Franklin’s grave, Christ Church, Betsy Ross’ house, and more!

• Interior visit to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell (based on availability), afternoon self-guided visit to the National Constitution Center

DAY 5: TRANSFER TO NYC / MIDTOWN MANHATTAN / TIMES SQUARE

• Transfer to NYC

• Exterior visits to the Chrysler Building, Bryant Park, NYC Public Library, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral

DAY 6: LOWER MANHATTAN / ELLIS ISLAND / BROADWAY SHOW

• Morning cruise to Ellis Island with views of the Statue of Liberty

• Exterior visits to Wall Street, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and the National 9/11 Memorial

• Enjoy the sights and sounds of NYC at a Broadway show

DAY 7: CENTRAL PARK / METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART / TRAVEL DAY

• Morning guided stroll through Central Park on your way to The Metropolitan Museum of Art

• Depart for home

Ever have the desire to see Science come to life? To experience the natural beauty and creativity of the Lord? Come experience the deep-rooted traditions and culture of the Hawaiian people on this Explore Hawaii tour! On this tropical adventure, soak up the beautiful panoramic views as you hike to the top of Diamond Head Crater, enjoy the unparalleled aquatic life on Waikiki Beach, and stand in reverence at the Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

• Time at Waikiki Beach before dinner

DAY 2: DIAMOND HEAD CRATER / POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER

• Hike to the top of Diamond Head Crater

• An afternoon and dinner at the Polynesian Cultural Center Dinner

DAY 3: BEACH DAY / SNORKELING TOUR

• Snorkeling tour off the coast of the island in Turtle Canyon along with time to relax or rent surfboards at Waikiki Beach

EXPLORE HAWAII EXPLORE MIAMI

DAY 4: MANOA FALLS / BEACH TIME

• Hike up to the Manoa Falls waterfall through the surrounding Hawaiian rainforest

• Beach time at Waikiki Beach

DAY 5: PEARL HARBOR / TRAVEL DAY

• Visit to Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial

• Check out of hotel and depart for home

Between Everglade airboat rides, an animal encounter, and time on Miami’s beautiful beaches, your group will have a blast as they travel to Miami, Florida. Join us in Miami for the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration on this trip!

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / WYNWOOD WALLS

• Head over to the Wynwood Walls to experience Miami’s art-culture through colorful street murals created by artists from around the globe

DAY 2: ZOO MIAMI / BAYSIDE MARKET PLACE / BEACH TIME

• Spend your morning surrounded by thousands of animals from around the world at Zoo Miami, Florida’s largest zoological park

• Spend the rest of your afternoon on the beach enjoying the sun and playing in the water

DAY 3: MINISTRY / EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK

• Spend your morning serving at a local Miami ministry

• Experience South Florida’s unique ecosystem by taking an airboat ride through the Everglades National Park, enjoying a wildlife nature show, and more

DAY 4: MARINE SCIENCE LABS / BEACH TIME

• Head to a local university and participate in marine science labs, learning more about the unique ecosystem around them

• Spend your afternoon on the beach enjoying the sun and playing in the water

DAY 5: TRAVEL DAY

• Depart for airport

• Last-minute souvenir shopping, sightseeing, or time at the beach

EXPLORE NYC

Experience the hustle and bustle of the city that never sleeps firsthand on the Explore NYC tour. Your group will visit popular city highlights including Central Park, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty ferry, Broadway and more!

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE

• Walking tour of Midtown Manhattan- Bryant Park, Chrysler Building, Grand Central Station, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center

• Time to explore Times Square

DAY 2: ELLIS ISLAND / STATUE OF LIBERTY / LOWER MANHATTAN

• Ferry to Ellis Island Immigration Museum for self-guided visit (pass by Statue of Liberty)

• Trinity Church, Battery Park, Wall Street, New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, St. Paul’s Chapel, 9/11 memorial

DAY 3: MINISTRY / UNION SQUARE / BROADWAY

• Ministry with a local organization

• Explore Union Square or another NYC neighborhood

• Broadway show

DAY 4: MUSEUM / CENTRAL PARK / EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

• Visit to EITHER the Metropolitan Museum of Art OR the Museum of Natural History

• Time to explore 5th Avenue/Central Park

• Visit the 86th-floor observatory of the Empire State Building

DAY 5: NBC STUDIOS / DEPARTURE

• Guided tour of NBC Studios

• Time for last-minute shopping

• Return to your hotel for airport transfer

EXPLORE PHILADELPHIA

Come join us on this exciting and historical Explore Philadelphia tour! Immerse yourself in American history as your group explores Independence Hall, Valley Forge, and Gettysburg. Enjoy authentic Philly cheesesteaks as you impersonate the famous Rocky celebratory pose on the steps outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art!

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / FRANKLIN INSTITUTE

• Arrive in Philadelphia and meet your JE Tour Director

• Afternoon visit to The Franklin Institute

Afternoon guided visit to Downtown Philadelphia

• Quick visit to the “Rocky Steps” to attempt your best impression

• Dinner

• Depart for hotel and check-in

DAY 2: VALLEY FORGE / HISTORIC PHILLY / INDEPENDENCE HALL

• Morning guided visit to Valley Forge

Faith and Liberty

• Lunch along Independence Mall

• Afternoon guided tour of Historic Philadelphia

• Afternoon guided visit to Independence Hall

• Dinner

• Return to hotel and conclude the day

DAY 3: GETTYSBURG

• Depart for Gettysburg, PA

• Guided tour of Gettysburg Battlefield

• Dinner

• Return to hotel and conclude the day

DAY 4: EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY / TRAVEL DAY

visit to Valley Forge

• Morning guided tour of the Eastern State Penitentiary

• Depart for the airport and home

EXPLORE PUERTO RICO

On this Explore Puerto Rico trip, your group will journey through Old San Juan & it’s Forts, explore El Yunque National Park & its waterfalls, and snorkel on Icacos Island. Then visit a local orphanage and bring joy to the children while participating in a light construction project.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

• Arrive and meet your JE Tour Director at the San Juan airport – Transfer to your hotel

• Visit local beach (If times allows, depending on flight schedule)

• Dinner at local restaurant

• Devotions at hotel

DAY 2: ADVENTURE DAY

DAY 2: ADVENTURE DAY

• Breakfast

• Breakfast

• Hike the nature trails

• Travel to El Yunque Rainforest National Park

• Old San Juan walking tour

• Visit El Morro & San Cristobal Castles

• Shopping then lunch

• Depart and visit local orphanage

• Devotions at hotel

DAY 4: SNORKEL DAY

• Breakfast

• Transfer to Fajardo – El Rey Marina

• Catamaran Cruise

• Snorkel activity

• After hike, refresh in the pools, waterfalls, natural waterslides

• Visit the Art Gallery

• Visit Icacos Island

• Lunch

• Early dinner

• Go on a hike and explore the many species of animals and plants of unique Rainforest

• Kayak to the Red Mangrove Forest to enjoy the sunset

• After hike, refresh at La Mina waterfall

• Transfer back to Isla Verde

• Dinner

• Head to the Bioluminescent Lagoon for an evening kayaking tour

• Visit Yokahu Observation Tower

• Return back to hotel and have dinner

• Return to the hotel

• Devotions at hotel

• Devotions

DAY 3: OLD SAN JUAN

• Breakfast

• Devotions at hotel

DAY 5: TRAVEL DAY

• Breakfast

• Depart for airport

• Last-minute souvenir shopping

EXPLORE SAN FRANCISCO

Iconic views, diverse history, rich culture, and incredible food – the Explore San Francisco tour has it all! Enjoy local cuisine at Fisherman’s Wharf, catch a trolley like the locals, walk across the famous Golden Gate Bridge for exceptional views of the city, and more!

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

• Meet your JE Tour Director and transfer to hotel

• Dinner and time to explore a part of San Francisco like the Fisherman’s Wharf or Ghirardelli Square

• Devotions at hotel

DAY 2: GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE / THE LONE SAILOR AND VISTA POINT / ALCATRAZ / MUSEE MECANIQUE

• Breakfast and devotions

• Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge

• The Lone Sailor Statue and Vista Point

• Return to Fisherman’s Wharf for lunch

• Visit Alcatraz and tour of the world-famous prison

• Head to Musée Mécanique where you will be able to see and interact with a collection of antique coin-operated arcade games and mechanical instruments

• Explore Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39

• Dinner and return to hotel

DAY 3: TWIN PEAKS / GOLDEN GATE PARK / CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES / PALACE OF FINE ARTS

• Breakfast and devotions

• Top of Twin Peaks

• Take a walk through Golden Gate Park and stop at the Conservatory of Flowers or Japanese Tea Garden

• Lunch

• California Academy of the Sciences

• Walt Disney Family Museum and Palace of Fine Arts

• Dinner and return to hotel

DAY 4: MINISTRY / CABLE CAR / LOMBARD STREET / EXPLORATORIUM

• Breakfast and devotions

• Serve at local San Francisco ministry that focuses on serving the homeless population

• Lunch and a stop at Lombard Street, the most crooked street in the world

• Exploratorium to exploring exhibits through science, human perception, and art

• Ride on the San Francisco Cable Car then dinner

DAY 5: TRAVEL DAY / CHINA TOWN

• Breakfast and devotions

• Exploring the China Town District

• Depart for airport and return home

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ORLANDO

Experience all that Universal Studios Orlando has to offer! Your group will be in awe of the magic of Harry Potter World, the thrill of the Fast and the Furious Supercharged rollercoaster, and much more! Universal Studios has something for everyone and will leave your group wanting more!

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

• After meeting your JE Guide at the airport, you will transfer to your hotel

• Depart for Downtown Disney for time to explore and eat dinner

• Devotions at hotel

DAY 2: MINISTRY AND UNIVERSAL CITY WALK

• Breakfast

• Volunteer time and lunch at RCMA

• Clean up at hotel

• Dinner at a themed restaurant in Universal CityWalk

• Devotions at hotel

DAYS 3 & 4: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS AND ISLAND OF ADVENTURE THEME PARKS

• Breakfast

• Depart for Universal theme parks and enjoy rides, shows, and exhibits

• Universal Studios

• Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, Revenge of the Mummy, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

• Islands of Adventures

• The Incredible Hulk Coaster, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

• Enjoy both parks each day with Park Hopper tickets

• Lunch inside the park

• Dinner at themed restaurants in Universal CityWalk

• Devotions at hotel

DAY 5: TRAVEL DAY

• Breakfast

• Depart for airport

• Last-minute souvenir shopping if time permits

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

Joshua Expeditions strives to revolutionize the way students and educators view travel. It is our hope that teachers will see that global travel filtered through a Christian worldview can have a holistic impact on students lives.

Educational travel crafted by a Christian worldview desires that all educational goals are rooted in the Gospel. What is a study of the rainforest without acknowledging the majesty of our Creator? How beneficial is language study without using it to share the love of Christ? Christian educational travel engages the world through quality educational experiences for lifelong change.

STAFF PICKS

Explore Washington D.C. (pg 36)

Footsteps of Paul (pg 40)

Holy Land Tour (pg 41)

Literature and Culture in England (pg 43)

Examine America’s heritage through a Biblical worldview on the Explore Washington D.C. tour! Your group will visit many wellknown sites including Capitol Hill, the White House, and Arlington National Cemetery.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS / ARCHIVES / TIDAL BASIN MEMORIALS

• Spend the afternoon exploring the Smithsonian Museums and the National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the US Constitution

• Evening guided walking tour of the Tidal Basin Memorials: Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and FDR Memorials

DAY 2: CAPITOL HILL / MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE / WHITE HOUSE / MALL MEMORIALS

• Start your morning on Capitol Hill praying for the leadership of our country

• Interior guided tour of the US Capitol Building

• Interior self-guided visit to the Library of Congress

• Exterior photo stop on the steps of the Supreme Court

• Afternoon self-guided visit to the Museum of the Bible

• Afternoon exterior visit to the White House

• Evening guided walking tour of the Mall Memorials: Lincoln, Korea, Vietnam, and World War II with views of the Washington Monument

DAY 3: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY / PENTAGON 9/11 MEMORIAL / TRAVEL DAY

• Remember those who have fought for our country during a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery

• John F. Kennedy’s gravesite and the Eternal Flame

• Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

• Quick visit to the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial

• Afternoon exterior visit to the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial

• Depart for home

On this DC tour, your group will visit Capitol Hill, the White House, Arlington National Cemetery, plus the Museum of the Bible, various Memorials, and more.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / MOUNT VERNON / TIDAL BASIN MEMORIALS

• Afternoon visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon, including an interior guided tour of the mansion, and time to explore the grounds, museum, and education center

• Evening guided walking tour of the Tidal Basin Memorials: Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and FDR Memorials

DAY 2: CAPITOL HILL / HOLOCAUST MUSEUM / WHITE HOUSE / MALL MEMORIALS

• Start your morning on Capitol Hill praying for the leadership of our country

• Tour the US Capitol Building, the Library of Congress, and the Holocaust Museum

• Exterior photo stop on the steps of the Supreme Court

• Afternoon exterior visit to the White House, and Mall

Memorials: Lincoln, Korea, Vietnam, World War II, and Washington Monument

DAY 3: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY / LOCAL MINISTRY / PENTAGON 9/11 MEMORIAL

• Tour of Arlington National Cemetery and visit to the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial

• Afternoon ministry with a local organization

• Evening exterior visit to the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial

DAY 4: MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE / SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS / ARCHIVES / TRAVEL DAY

• Visit to the Museum of the Bible, the Smithsonian Museums and the National Archives

• Depart for home

EXPLORE WASHINGTON DC - 5 DAY

Examine America’s heritage through a Biblical worldview on the Explore Washington D.C. tour! Your group will visit many well-known sites including Capitol Hill, the White House, Arlington National Cemetery, Museum of the Bible, Memorials, and more. Let your JE Tour Director connect American History and Biblical themes together in this city unlike any other.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS / ARCHIVES / TIDAL BASIN MEMORIALS

• Spend the afternoon exploring the Smithsonian Museums and the National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the US Constitution

• Evening guided walking tour of the Tidal Basin Memorials: Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and FDR Memorials

DAY 2: CAPITOL HILL / HOLOCAUST MUSEUM / WHITE HOUSE / MALL MEMORIALS

• Start your morning on Capitol Hill praying for the leadership of our country

• Interior guided tour of the US Capitol Building (by appointment)

• Interior self-guided visit to the Library of Congress

• Exterior photo stop on the steps of the Supreme Court

• Afternoon self-guided visit to the Holocaust Museum

• Afternoon exterior visit to the White House

• Evening guided walking tour of the Mall Memorials: Lincoln, Korea, and Vietnam

DAY 3: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY / LOCAL MINISTRY / PENTAGON 9/11 MEMORIAL

• Remember those who have fought for our country

during a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery

• John F. Kennedy’s gravesite and the Eternal Flame

• Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

• Quick visit to the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial

• Afternoon ministry with a local organization. Your group could sort items donated at a local shelter, serve the National Parks Service, or more!

• Evening exterior visit to the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial

DAY 4: MOUNT VERNON / FORD’S THEATRE / WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL / WASHINGTON MONUMENT

• Morning visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon, including an interior guided tour of the mansion, and time to explore the grounds, museum, and education center

• Afternoon visit to Ford’s Theatre

• Evening guided exterior visit to the World War II Memorial and Washington Monument

DAY 5: MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE / TRAVEL DAY

• Morning self-guided visit to the Museum of the Bible

• On your way to the airport, reflect on your week, and where you have experienced/seen God during your tour

FOUNDATIONS OF OUR NATION

This all-encompassing tour will be sure to capture your group’s attention and imagination as they gain a new appreciation for our nation’s history through a Biblical worldview. On the Foundations of our Nation tour, you will explore the historic beginnings of our country, and how faith permeates our past and present. Your group will start with our seats of government in Washington D.C. before going back in time visiting the living museums of Jamestown Settlement and Colonial Williamsburg.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS / ARCHIVES / TIDAL BASIN

MEMORIALS

• Spend the afternoon exploring the Smithsonian Museums and the National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the US Constitution

• Evening guided walking tour of the Tidal Basin Memorials: Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and FDR Memorials

DAY 2: CAPITOL HILL / MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE / WHITE HOUSE / MALL MEMORIALS

• Start your morning on Capitol Hill praying for the leadership of our country

• Interior guided tour of the US Capitol Building (by appointment)

• Interior self-guided visit to the Library of Congress

• Exterior photo stop on the steps of the Supreme Court

• Afternoon self-guided visit to the Museum of the Bible

• Afternoon exterior visit to the White House

• Evening guided walking tour of the Mall Memorials: Lincoln, Korea, Vietnam, World War II, and Washington Monument

DAY 3: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY / MOUNT VERNON / WILLIAMSBURG

• Remember those who have fought for our country during a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery

• John F. Kennedy’s gravesite and the Eternal Flame

• Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

• Quick visit to the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial

• Afternoon visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon, including an interior guided tour of the mansion, and time to explore the grounds, museums, and education center

• Depart for Williamsburg

DAY 4: COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG

• Explore the world’s largest living history museum of Colonial Williamsburg! This morning you will have a certified Williamsburg guide take you to the Capitol, Governor’s Palace, Duke of Gloucester Street, and more!

• Continue to explore Williamsburg on your own! Visit the shops in the town – blacksmith, milliner, silversmith, cabinetmaker, or apothecary. Immerse yourself in the stories of daily life in the 18th century.

• This evening, the group can choose from a variety of evening programs in Williamsburg.

DAY 5: JAMESTOWN / TRAVEL DAY

• Morning guided tour of Jamestown Settlement where you will step into the lives of 17th century Virginia

• On your way to the airport, reflect on your week, and where you have experienced/seen God during your tour

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NORTHEAST

Throughout this jam-packed trip, history and biblical principles will be woven together to create a unique and truthfilled perspective of our nation’s beginnings. From Virginia to New York, experience all the history the Northeastern U.S. has to offer on the Highlights of the Northeast tour.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / RICHMOND

• Spend the afternoon with George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry in a reenactment of “Liberty or Death” at St. John’s Church

• Transfer to Williamsburg, VA

DAY 2: JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT / COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG

• Morning guided tour of Jamestown Settlement where you will step into the lives of 17th century Virginia.

• Explore the world’s largest living history museum of Colonial Williamsburg!

DAY 3: MONTICELLO / CHARLOTTESVILLE

• Morning interior guided tour of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello

• Transfer to DC

DAY 4: MOUNT VERNON / SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS / TIDAL BASIN MEMORIALS

• Morning visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon

• Spend the afternoon exploring the Smithsonian Museums, and the Tidal Basin Memorials: Jefferson, Martin Luther King, Jr., and FDR Memorials

DAY 5: CAPITOL HILL / MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE / WHITE HOUSE / MALL MEMORIALS

• Tours of the US Capitol Building, the Library of Congress, and the Museum of the Bible, plus visits to the steps of the Supreme Court and the White House

• Evening guided walking tour of the Mall Memorials

DAY 6: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY / IWO JIMA MEMORIAL / PHILADELPHIA

• Walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery

• Quick visit to the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial

• Depart for Philadelphia

DAY 7: INDEPENDENCE HALL / LIBERTY BELL / NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER

• Visits to Benjamin Franklin’s grave, Christ Church, Betsy Ross’ house, plus Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell

• Afternoon self-guided visit to the National Constitution Center

DAY 8: MANHATTAN / TIMES SQUARE

• Exterior visits to the Chrysler Building, Bryant Park, NYC Public Library, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral

• Dinner in Times Square and time to explore

DAY 9: LOWER MANHATTAN / ELLIS ISLAND / BROADWAY PLAY

• Morning cruise to Ellis Island with views of the Statue of Liberty

• Exterior visits to Wall Street, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and the National 9/11 Memorial

• Enjoy the sights and sounds of NYC at a Broadway show

DAY 10: CENTRAL PARK / THE MET / TRAVEL DAY

• Visit Central Park on your way to The Metropolitan Museum of Art before heading home

FOOTSTEPS OF PAUL

Embrace the opportunity of a lifetime as you trace the Apostle Paul’s journey on the Footsteps of Paul tour. Experience the Word like never before as the pages of Scripture come to life before your very eyes. You will learn about Paul’s missionary journeys at sites Paul himself visited, tour famous mainland sites including the Acropolis, and see Greece’s most famous island Mykonos on a 3-day cruise that follows a piece of Paul’s journey.

DAY 1: (MONDAY) TRAVEL DAY

DAY 2: (TUESDAY) THESSALONIKI

• Enjoy some evening free time in the city and see some of the famous ancient sites at night

DAY 3: (WEDNESDAY) THESSALONIKI

• Your group will follow the route of the Via Egnatia and the area of Amphipolis to see the famous funerary Lion of Amphipolis and the site of Philippi, the location of the first Christian Church of There, the Baptistery of Lydia where Paul made his first converts on European soil, and the ruins of the Forum of Philippi, the Christian Basilicas, and the “Prison of Paul”

• Later your group will travel to Kavala, where Paul first set foot on his way to Philippi in 50 A.D

• Return to Thessaloniki

• Tour the old town of Thessaloniki: Visit the White Tower, the Byzantine walls of the Acropolis, the Arch of Galerius, the Rotunda and most admired Christian churches, the Hagios Demetrios and Hagios Sophia.

DAY 4: (THURSDAY) ATHENS

• Depart for Athens

• Stop in Veria, one of the largest towns in the region, where you will view the Bema of St. Paul, a monument to Paul

DAY 5: (FRIDAY) MYKONOS / CRUISE DEPARTURE

• Today the group begins a 3-day cruise that follows Paul’s journey

• Shuttle into the city from the port to Mykonos, famous for its gleaming white-washed buildings and windmills

• You can explore the island city on your own

DAY 6: (SATURDAY) KUSADASI (EPHESUS), TURKEY / PATMOS, GREECE

• Explore Kusadasi, Turkey, where Paul lived for three years of his ministry and see the remains of Ephesus including the Agora, the Library of Celsus, and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis

• Visit the Island of Patmos and the Monastery of St. John located on one of the island’s highest points

• Dinner on the ship

DAY 7: (SUNDAY) CRETE / SANTORINI

• This morning you will arrive at Heraklion, the capital of Crete, where you can visit the Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion

• Depart for Santorini

• Explore the picturesque Santorini, a beautiful town famous for its white buildings and bright blue doors

• You will have some time to explore the island on your own or include a guided excursion.

DAY 8: (MONDAY) RETURN TO ATHENS / CORINTH

• Transfer to Ancient Corinth and visit the Archaeological Museum, the Forum, the Acrocorinth, and the famous Bema

• Return to Athens

• Visit the world-renowned Acropolis, the Parthenon, the great temple called Erechtheum, Mars Hill, and then you will view the Algora and the Temple of Zeus and the Panathenaic Olympic Stadium

DAY 9: (TUESDAY) TRAVEL DAY

HOLY LAND TOUR

Watch the Bible come to life in front of your eyes as your group explores the ancient land of Israel where Jesus and his disciples ministered. Your group will sail on the Sea of Galilee, rejoice at the Garden Tomb, and serve alongside Messianic Jews and Arabic Believers! You will never be the same after you journey down these ancient roads and walk and serve along the same roads as Jesus, Paul, and other notable Biblical figures.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

• Travel to Israel

DAY 2: CAESAREA

• Travel to Caesarea and explore the Roman Amphitheatre and Aqueducts (Acts 25)

• Continue on to the Sea of Galilee

DAY 3: SEA OF GALILEE

• Spend time in prayer and worship at the Mount of Beatitudes (Matthew 5,6, &7)

• Explore Capernaum, one of Jesus’ bases of Ministry (Luke 7)

• Stop by Tabgha and the Church of the Loaves and Fishes, where Jesus called Peter (Matthew 14:13-21)

• Make a brief stop to see the Ancient Boat at Ginosar

• Journey out onto the Sea of Galilee by boat (Matthew 14:26)

• Check into your hotel on the Sea of Galilee (two nights)

DAY 4: MISSIONS WITH JEWISH BELIEVERS

• Daily schedule based on the needs of the ministry during the travel period.

DAY 5: MISSIONS WITH ARABIC BELIEVERS IN NAZARETH OR BETHLEHEM

• Daily schedule based on the needs of the ministry during the travel period.

DAY 6: MISSIONS IN JERICHO

• *Daily schedule based on the needs of the ministry during the travel period.

DAY 7: DEAD SEA

• Depart to visit Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered

• Continue South towards Masada and stop for lunch

• Take a cable car to visit the palace of Masada

• Head North to take an optional dip in the Dead Sea (Genesis 14:3)

• Head back to Jerusalem

DAY 8: JERUSALEM

• Depart for the day

• Standing on the Mount of Olives you can see the Dome of the Rock (Zechariah 14:4)

• Witness the Pool of Bethesda and worship in St. Anne’s Church (John 5)

• See the view Herod’s Antonia Fortress once had

• Walk the Via Dolorosa ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Matthew 15)

• Walk through the Cardo

• Travel to the Southern Wall excavations of the ancient Temple, the Teaching Steps and the Western Wall

• Visit the Garden Tomb and spend time in prayer and worship, celebrating all that the Lord has done (Matthew 27:33-35)

DAY 9: TRAVEL DAY

• Depart for home

LANGUAGE IMMERSION IN COSTA RICA

Our Language Immersion in Costa Rica program allows students to improve their Spanish conversation skills, reinforce correct grammar, and expand vocabulary. Partnered with classroom learning, this trip will help students experience the Latin American culture through hands-on learning opportunities including Latin dance lessons and cooking classes.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / LANGUAGE TASK

• Language task (if time allows – depending on flight)

• Dinner at a local Costa Rican restaurant

DAY 2: SPANISH PRACTICE / FOLK-DANCING

• Language Institute

• Folk-dancing lessons

• Dinner on the mountaintop and folk dancing show

DAY 3: SPANISH PRACTICE / TRADITIONAL COOKING

• Language Institute

• Cooking lessons

• Dinner at a local Costa Rican restaurant

DAY 4: SPANISH PRACTICE / CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY

• Language Institute

• Spend the afternoon using your Spanish as you share God’s love with the children at one of our local ministry sites

• Dinner at a local Costa Rican restaurant

DAY 5: COFFEE TOUR / CLOUD FOREST / CANOPY

ZIP-LINE / OXCART FACTORY

• Coffee Tour

• Canopy Tour (zip-line)

• Sarchi – visit the Oxcart Factory

• Dinner at a local Costa Rican restaurant

DAY 6: TRAVEL DAY

• Breakfast (if flight time permits)

• Transfer to Airport

• Fly home

LANGUAGE IMMERSION IN MADRID

LANGUAGE IMMERSION IN MADRID

Partnered with classroom learning, our Language Immersion in Madrid program will help students experience the Spanish culture through hands-on learning including practicing Spanish in the local markets, preparing traditional dishes, and exploring beautiful architecture.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

DAY 2: WELCOME TO MADRID, SPAIN / FARO DE MONCLOA / EL RASTRO

• Head into the city to enjoy Spanish coffee and pastries, and head up into the Faro de Moncloa spire to see the city

• Take a leisurely stroll through El Rastro market

DAY 3: GOBIERNOS Y LA CULTURA

• Your morning Spanish Lesson will be on Spanish heritage

• Visit the Catedral de la Almudena and old Madrid

• Experience a Flamenco show

DAY 4: ARTE Y LA COCINA

• Your morning Spanish lesson will prepare you for traditional Spanish cuisine and art

• Make traditional Paella in an interactive cooking class

• Visit El Prado Museo and the Reina Sofia

DAY 5: UN DÍA DE DEPORTES

• Take a daily lesson on Spanish sports

• Tour Plaza de Toros de las Ventas and explore the area around Plaza de Toros

• Have a guided tour of Bernabéu Soccer Stadium

DAY 6: VISITANDO TOLEDO

• Travel today to Toledo, the city of three cultures: Christian, Moorish and Jewish

• Have a daily Spanish lesson at a local café

• Tour Museo del Ejército and Alcazar

• Return to Madrid by train

DAY 7: HISTORIA Y CULTURA

• After breakfast, your daily Spanish lesson will cover Spanish history

• Take a guided tour of El Escorial

• Explore the Cathedral and Library of Escorial

• Explore the Valley of the Fallen

DAY 8: TRAVEL DAY

LITERATURE & CULTURE IN ENGLAND

Adventure back in time as you immerse yourself in the worlds of literature’s most notable authors on the Literary & Culture in England tour. Visit the infamous Eagle & Child pub where Lewis and Tolkien wrote, tour Shakespeare’s beginnings at his childhood home, walk the streets of Dickens’ neighborhood that inspired Oliver Twist, and much more! Breathe new life into some of literature’s classic tales by studying some of England’s greatest authors.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

• Your group will board an overnight flight to London

DAY 2: LONDON

• After meeting your JE Tour Director at the airport, you will transfer by coach to your hotel

• Introductory London bus tour with a guide to enjoying many of the sites that have inspired British wordsmiths over the years

• Tonight, ride the famous London Eye!

DAY 3: LONDON

• Westminster Abbey guided tour, learning about Chaucer, Tennyson, Dickens, and Kipling, followed by an exterior visit to Buckingham Palace

• Afternoon visit to the Tower of London

• Evening view of Piccadilly Circus

DAY 4: LONDON

• Attend a local church service

• Lunch at Borough Market

• Tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theater

• An educational walking tour inspired by Charles Dickens,

including the neighborhood where Dickens lived while writing Oliver Twist and The Pickwick Papers

DAY 5: BATH

• Depart for Bath via train

• Mid-morning visit to the Roman Baths

• Afternoon visit to Jane Austen’s house

• Late afternoon time to shop and explore Bath

• Return to London via train

DAY 6: STRATFORD-UPON-AVON / OXFORD

• Depart for Stratford-upon-Avon

• Tour Stratford-upon-Avon

• Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace

• Have some free before departing for Oxford

DAY 7: OXFORD

• Tour Oxford (Visit Christ Church College, Eagle and Child Pub, St. Mary’s Cathedral, etc.) and learn about C.S. Lewis, the Inklings, J.R.R. Tolkien, John Wesley, and Lewis Carroll

• Break for lunch and free time for souvenirs

DAY 8: TRAVEL DAY

MARINE SCIENCE IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

What do phylum identification, ecosystems, and a full hands-on squid dissection have in common? They are all scientific discoveries waiting for you and your group on this Marine Science in the Florida Keys tour! Watch the classroom come to life on this journey of scientific discovery in the beautiful Florida Keys.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / ORIENTATION / SQUID DISSECTION

• Prepare for orientation and a swim test in the swimming pool

• Classroom Studies followed by a squid dissection

DAY 2: KAYAKING / SHALLOW BAY STUDIES

• Kayaking in the mangroves

• Shallow Bay Studies and phylum identification

DAY 3: MINISTRY / GATOR FARM / NIGHT WADE

• Volunteer at a local ministry in South Florida

• Visit a Gator Farm with the chance to take an airboat ride

through the Florida Everglades

• Night wade and a nocturnal species study

DAY 4: SNORKELING / DOLPHIN SWIM

• Depart for a morning snorkeling excursion

• Dolphin Wade encounter and time at local marine life research center to learn about conservation efforts

• Dinner at Islamorada Fish Company and shopping at Worldwide Sportsman

DAY 5: TRAVEL DAY

• Depart for airport

• Last-minute souvenir shopping if time permits

NYC HISTORICAL TOUR

Experience the city that never sleeps as you examine New York City’s most historical sites on the NYC Historical Tour. See the city like never before as you stroll through Midtown on a walking history tour, understand the gravity of diplomacy at the United Nations tour, enjoy a new perspective of the city from the top of the Empire State Building, and much more!

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL

• You will head into midtown Manhattan for the afternoon, including lunch at Grand Central Station and a walking history tour of Midtown. (Remember that lunch is not included in the price of the trip.)

• During the afternoon you will see such sites as Bryant Park, New York Public Library, Rockefeller Center, and Radio City Music Hall.

DAY 2: ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL / UN / BROADWAY

• Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, The Teddy Roosevelt Birthplace, and the Lower East Side Tenement Museum.

• Tour the United Nations, and then you will enjoy an evening on Broadway, including dinner and a show.

DAY 3: NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM / CENTRAL PARK / EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

• Visit the New York Historical Society Museum during the morning and then spend some free time at Central Park after lunch.

• Later, your group will head to Lincoln Center for a walking

tour then spend some time shopping on 5th Avenue or at Macy’s department store.

• Following dinner, your group will head to the top of the Empire State Building for a spectacular view of the city.

DAY 4: STATUE OF LIBERTY / WALL STREET / 9/11 MEMORIAL

• Take the ferry past the Statue of Liberty on your way to Ellis Island.

• During the afternoon you will enjoy a walking tour of the Financial District, including Trinity Church, Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, St. Paul’s Chapel, and the 9/11 Memorial.

• Times Square in the evening.

DAY 5: BROOKLYN TABERNACLE / PROSPECT PARK / TRAVEL DAY

• In the afternoon, you will enjoy lunch in Prospect Park or a location near the church.

• Depart for home

PROTESTANT REFORMATION TOUR

PROTESTANT REFORMATION

Ever heard of Martin Luther, Huldrych Zwingli, or John Calvin? On The Protestant Reformation tour, your group will see these champions of the Christian faith come to life as they discuss Luther in Wittenberg, Calvin in Geneva, and Zwingli in Zurich. The stories of the Protestant Reformation will have new life breathed into them as you journey to these cities where it all started.

DAYS 1 & 2: TRAVEL DAY / LUTHERSTADT

• You will set out for Lutherstadt-Wittenberg to visit the Schlosskirche (Castle Church) where Luther nailed his famous 95 Thesis.

• You will tour the Lutherhalle (Luther House) Museum and Stadtkirche St. Marien (St. Mary’s Church) before departing for your hotel.

DAY 3: ERFURT / WARTBURG CASTLE

• Depart for Erfurt

• In Erfurt, your group will visit St. Mary’s Cathedral and St. Severus Church.

• Your group will visit the nearby Augustinerkloster (Augustinian Monastery) where Luther studied then depart for Wartburg Castle.

• The Wartburg Castle is the famous castle where Luther took refuge and worked on his New Testament translations.

DAY 4: MAINZ / ALZEY / WORMS

• Depart for Mainz

• Visit Gutenberg Museum and Mainz Cathedral.

• Visit Rheinhessen Castle

• Visit the site of the Worms Debates, the Reformation monument of Luther, Cathedral of St. Peter, and Trinity Church.

• Depart for Strasbourg hotel.

DAY 5: STRASBOURG

• See the Statue of the Reformers in the University and the historic quarter is known as La Petite-France.

• Visit the Saint-Thomas Church

• Visit the Strasbourg Cathedral

• Depart for Zurich hotel

DAY 6: ZURICH

• Your introduction to Zurich will include a walking tour to view several of the city’s major churches, including Wasserkirche, Fraumünster, and Grossmünster, where the preaching of Huldrych Zwingli initiated the SwissGerman Reformation in Switzerland.

• You will also have leisure time to explore the unique and thriving atmosphere of the old town. Your group may wish to visit the various shopping areas or opt to take a trip to the viewing point at Uetliberg Mountain.

DAY 7: RHINE FALLS AREA

• Your group will head to the Rhine Falls area.

• Spend the morning at the Adventure Park high ropes course before heading to Zurich

DAY 8: GENEVA

• Depart for Geneva

• You will also visit the International Museum of the Reformation.

• Visit the Reformation Wall. Your tour will continue with a stop at St. Peter’s Cathedral.

• The evening will include a viewing of Geneva’s famed Jet d’Eau fountain, located in Lake Geneva.

DAY 9: TRAVEL DAY

SCIENCE IN COSTA RICA

On this Science in Belize trip, explore the best of Belize’s three world wonders: the Marine Ecosystems, Jungle canopies, and Mayan Ruins. Enjoy snorkeling in the second largest Barrier Reef in the world, ziplining through exotic plants in the Jungle, and

indigenous rainforest plants, and educate you as you

Visit

(An expert guide will explain about the Mayan civilization)

DAY 5: ADVENTURE DAY

Explore the Belize Mangrove ecosystem by boat

Visit Caye Caulker and snorkel on the Belize Barrier

DAY 6: TRAVEL DAY

Breakfast

Depart to the airport

SCIENCE IN COSTA RICA

Did you know Costa Rica is one of the greenest countries in the world? This small country covers 0.03% of the surface of the earth but hosts 6% of the world’s biodiversity. Come recognize God’s design first hand as you hike through the rainforest, explore caves, learn about volcanic activity, snorkel in the Pacific Ocean and more! This Science in Costa Rica experience is sure to bring science to life in a real and tangible way.

Did you know Costa Rica is one of the greenest countries in the world? This small country covers 0.03% of the surface of the earth but hosts 6% of the world’s biodiversity. Come recognize God’s design first hand as you hike through the rainforest, explore caves, learn about volcanic activity, snorkel in the Pacific Ocean, and more!

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

• Arrive and meet your JE Guide at the Costa Rica Airport

• Head up the mountain to a local coffee plantation and enjoy your first cup of Costa Rica coffee and a great view (if time allows – depending on flight)

DAY 2: WHITE WATER RAFTING / SAN JOSE

• Whitewater rafting

• Transfer to San Jose

DAY 3: VOLCANO ARENAL / ZARCO PARK / FORTUNA WATERFALL

• Transfer to the city of Fortuna –home of Volcano Arenal

• Stop along the way to visit the Zarcero City Park

• Hike down to the Fortuna Waterfall

• Hot Springs

DAY 4: CAVING / NATURE HIKE

• Caving

• Hike to the base of the volcano – bilingual naturalist guide

• Night Hike – Nocturnal Rainforest

DAY 5: CANOPY ZIP-LINE / OX CART FACTORY

• Canopy (zip-line experience)

• Stop to see iguanas

• Souvenir shopping in Sarchi at the local Ox Cart Factory

DAY 6: MINISTRY

• Full day of ministry with one of JE’s local partners

DAY 7: CATAMARAN CRUISE

• Catamaran Cruise (all day activity)

DAY 8: TRAVEL DAY

• Breakfast (if flight time permits) before traveling home

Travel to a baboon sanctuary and see howler monkeys

Altum Ha – The most well-known Mayan ruin

STEM: HOUSTON

This supplement to your school’s STEM program will have your students learning about the science of physics and aerodynamics through an indoor skydiving experience, hands-on engineering, and technology encounter with TXRXLabs, and an up-close look at the hub of space travel, NASA. The Houston STEM trip combines fun and learning that will perfectly complement your school’s in-class curriculum.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / TXRX LABS

• Arrive in Houston, TX and meet your JE Guide

• Depart for TXRX Labs and get ready to unleash the creative genius inside as you will get hands-on tour experience in this Tech/Shop Lab environment

• Head down to dinner

• Travel to your hotel for check-in and lights out

DAY 2: MOODY GARDENS / GALVESTON ISLAND

• Breakfast and devotions at your hotel before loading your bus and traveling to Galveston

• Start your day at the world-famous Moody Gardens

• Head out to catch a flick and watch it come to life while engaging all your senses in the 4D Special FX Theater

• Lunch on the Bay

• Depart for Galveston Island to spend the afternoon soaking up the rays and relaxing before dinner

• Souvenir shopping if time permits

• Dinner by the sea wall before returning to your hotel for the evening

DAY 3: JONHSON SPACE CENTER / IFLY (INDOOR SKYDIVING)

• Breakfast and devotions at your hotel

• Begin your morning with a trip to the Johnson Space Center

• At this NASA facility, you can learn about everything from living in space, the history of NASA, to their current missions

• After a guided tour of this Space center, you will be free to explore all the additional activities

• Lunch in the area

• Head over to iFly to participate in the best physics classroom experience you’ll ever know

• With instruction from distinguished professors, get a full hands-on experience through the indoor skydiving simulation

• Dinner in Houston

• Head back to hotel

DAY 4: TRAVEL DAY / 1940 AIR TERMINAL MUSEUM

• Breakfast and devotions before checking out of your hotel

• Depending on your departure time, head down to the historic Air Terminal and experience the sights and sounds of what used to be the leading air-terminal in Houston, and perhaps even catch the daily air show

• Depart Houston for home

STEM: SAN FRANCISCO

Our diverse STEM: San Francisco program is sure to push your students deeper into their studies through exciting learning opportunities. These unique opportunities such as a tour of Intel or an interactive visit to the Exploratorium will help your students see firsthand how passion channeled through STEM studies has and will continue to change the world.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE / CABLE CAR MUSEUM

• Arrive in San Francisco, CA and meet your JE Tour Director

• Depart for the Golden Gate Bridge where you will walk across the famous bridge after learning about the incredible engineering that went into its design

• Head over to the Cable Car Museum and discover the technologies and mechanical devices that power the iconic San Francisco Cable Cars

• Board a cable car in Union Square and travel down to Fisherman’s Wharf for dinner

• Travel to your hotel to check-in and lights out

DAY 2: EXPLORATORIUM / AUTODESK GALLERY AND WORKSHOP

• Breakfast and devotions at your hotel

• Start your day at the Exploratorium where you will be able to explore exhibits through science, human perception, and art

• Wind your way through total darkness using only your sense of touch in the Tactile Dome

• Lunch in the area

• Head over to the Autodesk gallery to view exhibits that focus on pioneering design and inventive engineering

• Interactive workshop and learn what it is like to turn an idea into reality through the use of cutting-edge tools

• Dinner in San Francisco before returning to your hotel

DAY 3: CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES / INTEL MUSEUM AND WORKSHOP

• Breakfast and devotions at your hotel

• Trip to the California Academy of the Sciences

• If available, take a tour of the museum where you will receive a more intimate look at the animal residents, learn about cutting-edge scientific research, and more

• Have a seat in the 75-foot domed Morrison Planetarium for an incredible show

• Lunch in the area before departing for Santa Clara, CA

• Arrive in Santa Clara, CA and journey to the Intel Museum

• Go behind the scenes of this tech giant and connect with new technologies

• If available, participate in a hands-on workshop

• Time to walk through the Stanford shopping center before dinner in the area

• Return to the hotel for lights out

DAY 4: TRAVEL DAY / FISHERMAN’S WHARF OR GHIRARDELLI SQUARE

• Breakfast and devotions before checking out of your hotel

• Depending on your departure time, have additional time to site-see in Fisherman’s Wharf or Ghirardelli Square

• Depart San Francisco for home

TEXAS STATE HISTORY

The history of the Lone Star State runs deep and spills over into the overall historical impact of the United States as we know it. Travel back in time as your group explores famous testaments to Texas’ history including the Alamo, State Capitol, and the LBJ Presidential Library. Watch history comes to life before your very eyes on our Texas State History tour!

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAYDAY 1: AUSTIN / STATE CAPITOL / BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORY MUSEUM / LBJ

PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY / TEXAS STATE CEMETERY / AUSTIN BAT BRIDGE

• Begin your trip down to Austin, TX

• After you arrive in Austin, you will tour the State Capitol Building then head over to the Bullock Texas State History Museum and learn about the rich history of Texas

• Lunch on your own

• Visit the Texas State Cemetery and learn about the key figures buried there followed by the LBJ Presidential Library to learn about our 36th president

• Enjoy dinner and a view of the famous “Bat Bridge”

• Check into hotel and devotions

DAY 2: SAN ANTONIO / THE ALAMO / SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL / RIVERBOAT CRUISE

• Breakfast and devotions before loading your bus and traveling to San Antonio, TX

• Tour of the Alamo and Mission San Jose with a viewing of the IMAX show Alamo: The Price of Freedom

• Lunch on your own

• Riverboat cruise through San Antonio’s Riverwalk, designed in 1939 as a part of FDR’s Works Projects Administration

• Depart for home

WORLD WAR TOURS: INTRO

WORLD WAR TOURS: INTRO

Travel across Europe from London to Berlin as you are introduced to some of the most prominent sites and locations of the World Wars. Start in London and tour through the Churchill War Rooms before crossing the English Channel on the same route that the D-Day troops took. Next, your group will travel to Normandy, France and see the beaches that were taken by the allies that marked the beginning of the end to the axis powers in Europe. Finally, your group will end your tour in Berlin where they will see iconic sites.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

DAY 2: LONDON BUS TOUR/ FREE TIME

• Arrive in London and meet your JE Guide

• Introductory London bus tour with a guide

• Shopping Covent Gardens

• Dinner near Trafalgar Square

DAY 3: CHURCHILL CABINET WAR ROOM / WESTMINSTER ABBEY / THAMES RIVER CRUISE

• Breakfast

• Westminster Abbey guided tour including exterior views of Buckingham Palace

• Lunch

• Churchill War Rooms or Imperial War Museum

• Thames River Cruise

• Dinner near London Tower Bridge

• Night near Portsmouth

DAY 4: TRAVEL TO NORMANDY

• Breakfast

• Transfer to Portsmouth Ferry

• Cross the English Channel by ferry following the same route as the D-Day troops

• Land at Caen/Normandy and depart for the city

• Check into your hotel

• Dinner

DAY 5: NORMANDY

• Breakfast

• Visit the Caen War Museum

• Lunch

• Tour Normandy Beaches: Omaha, American Cemetery, Ponte du Hoc, etc.

• Dinner

• Transfer to hotel in Paris

DAY 6: NOTRE DAME / EIFFEL TOWER/ ARC DE TRIUMPH

• Breakfast

• Notre Dame / Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois

• Souvenir Shopping

• Lunch

• Eiffel Tower / Arc de Triumph

• Dinner

DAY 7: CITY TOUR / BRANDENBURG GATE / SACHSENHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP / CHECKPOINT CHARLIE / REICHSTAG

• Transfer to Berlin

• Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp

• Lunch

• City Tour: Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie, and Reichstag.

• The group may opt to explore on Friedrichstrabe street (Stores close at 8:00 pm)

• Dinner

DAY 8: TRAVEL DAY

WORLD WAR TOURS: INTENSIVE

Journey through Europe remembering the brave men and women of the past world wars. In London learn about Churchill and the Allied invasion, then walk the beaches of Normandy before heading to the front lines. Either visit Bastone or Brussels on your way to the final stop of the tour: Germany.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

DAY 2: LONDON BUS TOUR/ FREE TIME

• Arrive in London and meet your JE guide

• Introductory London bus tour with a guide

• Free time in the city (Suggested activities available)

• Dinner

DAY 3: CHURCHILL CABINET WAR ROOM / D-DAY MUSEUM / SOUTHWICK HOUSE

• Breakfast

• Churchill War Rooms or Imperial War Museum

• Lunch

• D-Day Museum

• Southwick House (Pending government approval)

• Dinner

DAY 4: TRAVEL TO NORMANDY

• Breakfast

• Transfer to Portsmouth Ferry

• Cross the English Channel by ferry following the same route as the D-Day troops

• Land at Caen/Normandy and depart for the city

• Check into your hotel

• Dinner

DAY 5: NORMANDY

• Breakfast

• Visit the Caen War Museum

• Lunch

• Tour Normandy Beaches: Omaha, American Cemetery, Ponte du Hoc, etc.

• Dinner

DAYS 6 & 7: OPTION (CHOOSE ONE BELOW)

WORLD WAR II FOCUS

• Transfer to Bastogne (6.5hr drive)

• Visit 101st Airborne Museum

• Visit Bois Jacques Forest foxholes/old US Military lines

• Luxembourg American Cemetery

WORLD WAR I FOCUS

• Transfer to France/Belgium Border (3hr drive)

• Visit remains of trenches near Lens and Ypres

• Visit In Flanders Fields Museum

• National Memorial Fort Breendonk

DAY 8: CITY TOUR / BRANDENBURG GATE / POTSDAMER PLATZ / MEMORIAL TO MURDERED

JEWS / REICHSTAG

• Transfer to Berlin

• City Tour: Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz, Memorial to Murdered Jews, and Reichstag

• The group may opt to explore on Friedrichstrabe street (Stores close at 8:00 pm)

• Dinner

DAY 9: SACHSENHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP / TOPOGRAPHY OF TERROR / CHECKPOINT CHARLIE

• Breakfast

• Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp

• Lunch

• Topography of Terror

• Checkpoint Charlie Museum

• Dinner

DAY 10: TRAVEL DAY

MISSIONS MISSIONS

Joshua Expeditions is privileged to serve people around the globe through short-term discipleship groups. JE is committed to ongoing projects that provide relief and hope for communities in need.

Thousands of lives have been touched worldwide, and many families, missionaries, and churches have been encouraged through the willingnesss of individuals to share the love of Christ. These are oppoortunities for believers to jon in God’s work around the world and be forever changed.

STAFF PICKS

Missions in Appalachia (pg 54)

Missions in Atlanta (pg 55)

Missions in Costa Rica - House Build (pg 57)

Missions in Phoenix (pg 60)

CAMP CALEB

Join us on this incredible week-long experience designed to minister directly to the children of the local migrant workers in South Florida. Ministry opportunities include arts and crafts, Vacation Bible School activities, prayer time and light construction.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / MOVIE

• Travel to South Florida and meet your JE Tour Director

• Check into a local church that will serve as your housing

• Drive to a local supermarket for groceries

• Dinner and devotions

• Enjoy a movie together as a group

DAY 2: MINISTRY WORK / GATOR FARM

• Breakfast and devotions each morning

• Visit local center that provides daycare for migrant workers. Focus on the needs of the center and provide activities such as Vacation Bible School, water fun, reading books, leading prayer, playing games, maintenance

• Lunch

• Continue service projects before departing for a local gator farm and airboat ride

• Dinner then return to housing

DAY 3: MINISTRY WORK / SNORKELING

• Breakfast and devotions each morning

• Visit the local center that provides daycare for migrant

workers and focus on the needs of the center

• Lunch

• Continue service projects before departing for John Pennekamp State Park and experience aquatic life

• Dinner then return to housing

DAY 4: MINISTRY WORK / ISLAMORADA FISH COMPANY

• Breakfast and devotions each morning

• Visit the local center that provides daycare for migrant workers and focus on the needs of the center

• Lunch

• Continue service projects this afternoon before departing for Islamorada, FL

• Stop along the way for a tarpon feeding opportunity

• Dinner in Islamorada and enjoy the sunset together as a group before returning to your ministry lodging

DAY 5: TRAVEL DAY

• Breakfast and devotions before going home

MISSIONS IN APPALACHIA

Join us as we travel to beautiful Eastern Kentucky and serve one of the poorest communities in the US. Your group will participate in various projects that all seek to help an area struck with immense poverty including home repairs, evangelism, painting, cleaning, and more.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

• Meet your JE Tour Director and transfer to your mission house lodging (all travelers are required to bring their own towel, toiletries, pillow, and sleeping bag/bedding)

• Introduction to the culture and region of Appalachia

• Dinner

• Devotions

DAYS 2-4: MISSION WORK

• Breakfast

• Mission style lunch and dinner each day

• Serve with the local ministry in one of the poorest areas in all of the US and one in the greatest need of hearing the Gospel (Only 17.7% of the population over the age of 25 has a college degree and the median household income is barely over the poverty line at $22,296 annually)

• Projects at the mission site will differ depending upon the time of year and greatest need at the time including house repairs, evangelism, painting, cleaning, and more

• Nightly activity (bonfire, local history lesson such as viewing the Coal Miner’s Daughter movie, community outreach, etc.)

DAY 5: TRAVEL DAY

• Breakfast and devotions

• Optional morning hike through State or National Park

• Depart for home

STAY LONGER?

• Add 1-2 days of extra ministry

MISSIONS IN ATLANTA

MISSIONS IN ATLANTA

Join us on our Missions in Atlanta tour as we strive to reach a difficult demographic in the Atlanta community. Share the love of Christ with the homeless, abused, and at-risk youth in the Metro Atlanta area through hands-on ministry opportunities.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ATLANTA

• Arrival in Atlanta and meet your JE Guide

• Orientation for Mission Program*

• Dinner and Devotions

*Groups may be required to bring their own bedding or sleeping bag, toiletry items, and towel.

DAYS 2-4: LOCAL MINISTRY IN ATLANTA

• Breakfast and devotions

• Ministry in Atlanta

• Ministry site will be determined based on group size, age, and skill set of the group. Ministry opportunities are in the urban setting and include work in homeless shelters, meal preparation and serving, evangelism, construction work, refugee ministry, and more within the heart of Atlanta. Some of the key demographics of ministry in the city include at-risk children, the

impoverished and homeless, and victims of sex trafficking.

• Lunch and dinner at ministry site each day

• Different ministry activity each night such as prayer walks and evangelism

DAY 5: DEPARTURE

• Breakfast and devotions

• Depart for airport

• If departure time is later in the day, additional sightseeing and souvenir shopping time will be added

STAY LONGER?

• Add 1-2 days of extra missions or visit local Atlanta attractions such as Stone Mountain, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Georgia Aquarium, and more!

MISSIONS IN COSTA RICA

On this Missions in Costa Rica journey, your group will have the opportunity to serve alongside one of our local ministry partners that work in the marginal communities on the outskirts of San Jose. This will be an amazing opportunity for your students to see how their service can impact the world for Christ!

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

• Arrive and meet your JE Guide at the Costa Rica Airport

• Head up the mountain to a local coffee plantation and enjoy your first cup of Costa Rica coffee and a great view (if time allows – depending on flight)

• Check into hotel

• Dinner at a local restaurant

• Devotions

DAYS 2-4: MINISTRY

• Breakfast at hotel

• Transfer to local ministry site

• Light construction and Children’s Ministry is available

• Once a group signs up the JE Coordinator will work directly with the GL to match up their gifts and abilities to one of our ministry partners

• Dinner at local restaurant

• Debrief time

DAY 5: CATAMARAN CRUISE

• Catamaran Cruise – includes Snorkeling Tour and Banana Boat Ride, Lunch and lots of sun*

• *Substitute catamaran for white water rafting or Canopy zip-line

DAY 6: TRAVEL DAY

• Transfer to Airport

• Fly home

STAY LONGER?

• Make it a 7-day trip by adding an additional ministry day

• Make it an 8-day trip by adding an additional ministry day and substitute the catamaran cruise for a trip to

• Fortuna which includes the waterfall, hot springs, and Canopy zip-line

MISSIONS IN COSTARICA - HOUSE BUILD

On the Missions in Costa Rica – House Build trip, your group will have the incredible opportunity to witness this as you help build a home for a family in need in one of the neighboring marginal communities of San Jose. These memorable days will leave a lasting impact on your heart forever!

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

• Arrive and meet your JE Guide at the Costa Rica Airport

• Head up the mountain to a local coffee plantation and enjoy your first cup of Costa Rica coffee and a great view

• Check into hotel

• Dinner at a local restaurant

• Devotions

DAYS 2-3: MINISTRY AT NEW HOUSE

• Breakfast at hotel

• Transfer to local ministry site

• Work alongside the family helping them build their new home

• Dinner at local restaurant

• Debrief time

DAY 4: FURNISH HOUSE / HOUSE PRESENTATION

• Breakfast

• Transfer to local house build site

• Put finishing touches on the house

• Lunch

• Take the family grocery shopping (additional funds needed)

• House presentation – Key ceremony

• Dinner at local restaurant

• Debrief time

DAY 5: CATAMARAN CRUISE

• Catamaran Cruise – includes Snorkeling Tour and Banana Boat Ride, lunch and lots of sun*

*Substitute catamaran for white water rafting or Canopy zip-line

DAY 6: TRAVEL DAY

• Head to the airport for home

MISSIONS IN GREECE

MISSIONS IN GREECE

Enjoy a wide range of ministry opportunities on the Missions in Greece tour! Your group will have the chance to participate in various opportunities from investing in local refugee children, to sharing the Gospel through arts & crafts, serving local churches by sorting through donation supplies, and more. Add in a sightseeing tour of Thessaloniki and your group is guaranteed an incredible tour through one of Europe’s most beautiful countries!

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY (SATURDAY)

DAY 2: THESSALONIKI, GREECE (SUNDAY)

• Arrive late evening in Thessaloniki

• Check into housing

DAY 3: ORIENTATION / MINISTRY (MONDAY)

• Breakfast

• Ministry Orientation

• Begin ministry projects which may include serving refugee children through games, crafts, and sharing the Gospel, beautification projects in the city, openair evangelism with a local church group, serving at refugee day centers, sorting donated supplies to local churches

• Lunch

• Continue mission projects

• Dinner

DAY 4: FULL MINISTRY DAY (TUESDAY)

• Breakfast

• Continue ministry projects as described on Day 3

• Lunch

• Additional ministry projects

• Dinner and evening devotions/wrap up session

DAY 5: TOURING THESSALONIKI / PHILIPPI (WEDNESDAY)

• Breakfast

• Depart for a morning tour of Ancient Philippi

• Lunch

• Return to Thessaloniki

• Afternoon bus tour through old town Thessaloniki

• Free time in the city for shopping

• Dinner on the harbor

DAYS 6-7: FULL MINISTRY DAY (THURSDAY)

• Breakfast

• Continue ministry projects as described on Day 3

• Lunch

• Additional ministry projects

• Dinner and evening devotions/wrap up session

DAY 8: TRAVEL DAY (SATURDAY)

• Depart for the US

DAY 9: TRAVEL DAY

WANT TO EXTEND YOUR TRIP?

DAY 8: DEPART FOR ATHENS (SATURDAY)

• Breakfast

• Depart for Athens

• Lunch

• Stop at the Thermopylae Monument

• Check into Athens hotel

• Dinner in the city

• Evening tour around the city

DAY 9: TOUR ATHENS (SUNDAY)

• Breakfast

• Tour Athens: Visit Mars Hill, Acropolis, Agora, Parthenon, and Panathenaic Olympic Stadium

• Lunch in Monastiraki

• Shopping in Monastiraki/Plaka

• Cable car up Lycabettus Hill

• Dinner on Lycabettus Hill

DAY 10: TRAVEL DAY (MONDAY)

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With over 1.2 million people in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, the service opportunities are endless on this Missions in Dallas tour. Show Christ on this trip in a wide variety of ways including painting, cleaning, playing with kids, evangelizing, and building relationships with the community of Dallas.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN DALLAS, TX

• Arrival in Dallas and meet your JE Guide

• Check into your ministry hotel accommodations

• Orientation for Mission Program

• Dinner and Devotions

DAYS 2-4: LOCAL MINISTRY

• Breakfast and devotions

• Ministry in Dallas (Site will be based on group size, age, and skill set. Opportunities are in the urban setting and include work in a homeless shelter, meal preparation / serving, evangelism, construction work, education ministry, and more within the heart of Dallas. Demographics in the city include at-risk children, the

impoverished and homeless, and the undereducated youths.)

• Lunch and dinner at the ministry site each day

• After dinner, there will be time to explore

DAY 5: DEPARTURE

• Breakfast and devotions

• Departure for home

• If time permits, sightseeing, and shopping will be added

STAY LONGER?

MISSIONS IN DALLAS MISSIONS IN NYC

• Add 1-2 days of extra ministry or visit local Dallas attractions including Six Flags Over Texas, the Perot Museum, the Dallas Aquarium, and more

This Missions in NYC experience takes your group past the bright lights of Broadway and to the real needs of the people. Experience ministry in the urban context, using your group’s gifts and skillsets to help fill the needs of organizations working year-round in areas of education, sports outreach, food pantries, feeding programs, homeless ministry, and more.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE

• Arrive at airport in NYC and meet your JE Guide

• Transfer to your hotel to check-in and drop off luggage

• Safety orientation with JE Guide

• Walking tour of Midtown Manhattan

• Bryant Park, Chrysler Building, Grand Central Station, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center

• Dinner then explore Times Square

• Return to the hotel for devotions

DAY 2: MINISTRY / HERALD SQUARE

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Ministry with a local organization

• Dinner in the area

• Shop/explore the Macy’s/Herald Square neighborhood

• Devotions at the hotel

DAY 3: MINISTRY / EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Ministry with a local organization

• Dinner in the area

• Visit the 86th-floor of the Empire State Building

• Devotions at the hotel

DAY 4: ELLIS ISLAND / LOWER MANHATTAN / DEPARTURE

• Breakfast at hotel then check-out and store luggage

• Ferry to Ellis Island Immigration Museum

• Lunch in lower Manhattan on your own

• Walking tour of lower Manhattan

• Trinity Church, Battery Park, Wall Street, New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, St. Paul’s Chapel, 9/11 memorial

• Return to your hotel for airport transfer

STAY LONGER?

• Add a day and visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art OR the Museum of Natural History OR the 9/11 Memorial Museum

• Additional opportunities for ministry

• Broadway show or sporting/cultural event

MISSIONS IN OKLAHOMA CITY

Join us in ministry in the heart of Oklahoma City as we minister to the needs of the people and the city itself. Through our ministries, you will have the opportunity to have hands-on experience sharing your faith and showing love to the lost and needy.

DAY 1 – TRAVEL DAY / OKLAHOMA CITY

NATIONAL MEMORIAL & MUSEUM

• Travel to Oklahoma City, OK and meet your JE Tour Director

• Lunch (on your own)

• Check into your hotel

• Visit the Oklahoma City Memorial & Museum

• Dinner

• Devotions at hotel

DAYS 2-4 – MINISTRY

• Breakfast

• Spend each day serving at a local ministry (activities may include homeless outreach, adopt-a-block, minor construction/painting, organizing, low-income outreach,

projects at the church, apartment ministry, & more)

• Lunch at the ministry site each day

• Additional ministry time after lunch followed by a debrief of the day’s activities

• Dinner

• Devotions at hotel

DAY 5 – BRICKTOWN / TRAVEL DAY

• Breakfast and devotions

• Check out of hotel

• Spend your last morning exploring Bricktown’s numerous stores and attractions with a round of minigolf included

• Lunch (on your own)

• Depart for the airport

MISSIONS IN PHOENIX

Join us on our Missions in Phoenix tour as we strive to reach the community of Phoenix, Arizona with the Gospel of Christ. Through your group’s service, you could have the opportunity to help human trafficking survivors heal, serve children and families in foster care, and, or reach the lives of homeless men and women in their community.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / PAPAGO PARK

• Arrive in Phoenix and meet your JE Tour Director

• Check into your hotel

• Head to Papago Park for a hike and a great view of Phoenix

• Dinner

• Devotions at hotel

DAY 2: MINISTRY / PUEBLO GRANDE MUSEUM / PHOENIX ZOO

• Breakfast at your hotel

• Spend your morning serving at a local ministry

• Lunch

• Visit Pueblo Grande Museum

• Depart for Phoenix Zoo

• Dinner

• Devotions at hotel

DAY 3: MINISTRY DAY

• Breakfast at your hotel

• Spend your day serving with a local Phoenix ministry geared toward ministering to their homeless population

• Lunch

• Additional ministry this afternoon

• Clean-up at your hotel

• Dinner followed by devotions

DAY 4: PHOENIX HIKE / MINISTRY

• Breakfast at your hotel

• Enjoy a hike through the South Mountain Park Preserve

• Lunch

• Spend your afternoon serving at a local ministry

• Dinner followed by devotions

DAY 5: TRAVEL DAY

MISSIONS IN ROMANIA

Come witness the incredible work God is doing in Romania with JE on the Missions in Romania tour! Travel to southern Romania and partner with local missionaries who serve children in the local gypsy villages and low-income communities through children’s Bible programs. Travel during the winter months and have the unique opportunity to help pass out Operation Christmas Child boxes to children in neighboring communities! This once-in-a-lifetime ministry experience will leave a lasting impression on your group and burden your heart to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world!

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

• Take an overnight flight into Bucharest, Romania

DAY 2: ARRIVAL & CITY INTRODUCTION

• Your group will arrive late in the evening

• You will meet your Joshua Expeditions Tour Director at the airport after passing through security

• Check into your hotel and then enjoy dinner

DAY 3: TRAVEL TO MINISTRY SITE

• Breakfast then head to the train station and travel to the heart of Transylvania where you will meet with your local missionary team

• Break for lunch nearby

• Make a quick visit to Biserica Neagră, a Gothic-style Lutheran cathedral known as the Black Church

• Travel on to the camp and get settled

• Depending on time, your group may start doing some projects around the camp or jump into a kids ministry

• Conclude with dinner at your mission camp

DAYS 4-7: MINISTRY

• Over the next four days, your group will serve local communities by providing such activities as a children’s camp, construction projects, visitation in nearby villages, and ministry work at small schools

• One morning, your group will visit the local small town

and spend some time praying over the city

• There will also be opportunities to minister to the Romani people in the area’s Gypsy villages

• Stop to see Bran Castle, known as one of the temporary residences of Vlad the Impaler, whose other name “Dracula” was given to the vampire character in Bram Stoker’s 19th-century novel

• Each day will offer unique cultural experiences as you interact with local residents and share with them the Good News of Jesus Christ before your group spends time debriefing each day’s events at night

DAY 8: BUCHAREST

• In the morning, you will transfer from camp to Bucharest

• After arriving at the Bucharest hotel, you will check in and explore the city

• Afternoon visit to historic Old Town, the National Gallery of Art, and Parliament Palace (formerly known as The People’s Palace), which is the second-largest administration building in the world after the Pentagon

• Following dinner in the city, your group will have a bit of free time before returning to the hotel

DAY 9: TRAVEL DAY

• Your time in Romania will conclude with travel to the airport for your flight back to the States

MISSIONS IN SAN ANTONIO

Join us in ministry in the heart of San Antonio as we minister to the needs of the people and the city itself. Through various ministries, you will have the opportunity to have hands-on experience sharing your faith and showing love to the lost and needy.

DAY 1 – TRAVEL DAY

• Arrive and meet your JE Tour Director at the San Juan airport

• Transfer to your hotel

• Visit a local beach and enjoy the island sunset (if time allows – depending on flight schedule)

• Dinner at a local restaurant

• Devotions at hotel

DAYS 2&3 – MINISTRY DAYS

• Breakfast

• Full day of ministry spending time with JE’s local partners giving back & sharing the love God has shown us

• Lunch

• Afternoon ministry activity

• Return to hotel

• Dinner

• Devotions

DAY 4 – OLD SAN JUAN TOUR / MINISTRY DAY

• Breakfast

• Spend half a day working alongside one of JE’s ministry partners

• Lunch

• Afternoon Old San Juan city tour (known for its rich history, old forts, cobblestone streets & old-world elegance)

• Shopping

• Dinner

• Devotions

DAY 5 – CATAMARAN CRUISE / SNORKELING

• Breakfast

• Transfer to El Rey Marina

• Morning catamaran cruise out to the uninhabited little island of Icacos

• Swimming & snorkeling in the crystal-clear water

• Lunch served on the boat

• Transfer back to Isla Verde

• Dinner

• Devotions

DAY 6 – TRAVEL DAY

• Breakfast and devotions

• Transfer to airport

• Fly home after an amazing life-changing experience in Puerto Rico!

MISSIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA (HS)

Come experience hands-on missions in a country filled with inspiring people, captivating views, and once-in-alifetime memories! On the Missions in South Africa (HS) tour, your group will have the opportunity to tangibly serve the local people of Cape Town in different capacities while exploring the vast scenery of this beautiful country. *This tour is reserved for high-school groups. For college or adult groups, see Missions in South Africa (Adult) tour.*

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

DAY 2: CAPE TOWN / TABLE MOUNTAIN / SIGNAL HILL

• After arriving in Cape Town, meet your JE Guide

• Cape Town city sight-seeing tour

• Take a cable car ride up Table Mountain for the views

• View the sunset from Signal Hill

• Welcome dinner

DAY 3: MISSIONS SERVICE & OUTREACH PROGRAMS

• Breakfast & orientation

• Work in the soup kitchen of H.E.L.P. Ministries

• Lunch

• Help distribute food to local schools & help clean up the soup kitchen at the end of the day

• Dinner

DAY 4: MISSIONS SERVICE & OUTREACH PROGRAMS

• Breakfast

• Work at the Nonthandu Day Care Centre for pre-schoolers

• Lunch

• Help with repairs of equipment and around the facility

• Dinner

DAY 5: SIMON’S TOWN / AFRICAN PENGUINS / INDIAN

OCEAN SWIM / CAPE OF GOOD HOPE HIKE

• Breakfast

• Drive to Simon’s Town via Chapman’s Peak drive & spend time at the Boulders with African Penguins

• Take a swim in the Indian Ocean

• Lunch

• Educational drive to Cape of Good Hope

• Hike from the Cape of Good Hope to the lighthouse

• Dinner

DAY 6: MISSIONS SERVICE & OUTREACH PROGRAMS

• Breakfast

• Serve at the Butterfly House Community Centre in Paarl & help with the pre-schoolers

• Lunch

• Help students with homework & assist with local community clean-up projects

• Dinner

DAY 7: SAFARI EXPERIENCE

• Breakfast

• Drive to Aquila Game Reserve for safari

• Informational session about the wildlife industry

• Lunch

• Enjoy a scenic game drive in a game tracking vehicle

• Return to Cape Town for dinner

DAY 8: LOCAL CHURCH SERVICE / CHEETAH OUTREACH & CONSERVATION PROGRAM

• Breakfast

• Worship with the members of a local congregation

• Lunch & Info session about HIV/AIDS in South Africa

• Afternoon visit to Cheetah Outreach and Conservation

• Visit Spice Route in Paarl

• Dinner

DAY 9: V&A WATERFRONT / ZEITS MUSEUM OF MODERN ART / GREENMARKET SQUARE / TRAVEL DAY

• Visit V&A Waterfront & Zeits Museum of Modern Art

• Shopping at Greenmarket Square before heading to the airport for your trip home

MISSIONS IN SPAIN

Combine service and culture together as you serve the people that help make up the culture on our Missions in Spain tour! You will travel to Salamanca, home to one of the world’s oldest universities, and join local missionaries in serving through a variety of programs including VBS camps, light construction projects, and more. Spend your evenings exploring the prominent sights in Salamanca and Madrid that help make Spain one of the most diverse countries in Europe. (Projects dependant on season.)

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

DAY 2: TRANSFER TO SALAMANCA

• Meet your JE Tour Director at the airport

• Enjoy the views of Segovia’s famous Alcázar and visit the Roman aqueduct en route to El Escorial

• Visit the Valley of the Fallen with its granite cross erected as a memorial for the Spanish Civil War

• Arrive in Salamanca for dinner and instructions.

DAY 3: MINISTRY AND PLAZA MAYOR

• Breakfast & head to a local ministry site for a full day of missions

• Visit Plaza Mayor and walk through the area toward El Puente Romano

• Dinner will be followed by a debriefing

DAY 4: MINISTRY AND UNIVERSITY

• Head back to the ministry site for a morning of service

• University of Salamanca, the oldest university in Spain

• Dinner will be followed by a debriefing

DAY 5: MINISTRY AND CATHEDRALS

• Head back to the ministry site for a morning of service

• Tour of the Cathedral

• Dinner will be followed by a debriefing

DAY 6: MINISTRY AND RETURN TO MADRID

• Head back to the ministry site for a morning of service

• After lunch, depart for Madrid then a short visit to Ávila

• Dinner will be followed by a debriefing

DAY 7: EXPLORE MADRID

• Visit the Prado Museum

• Guided walking tour of the city

• Dinner and a Flamenco show

DAY 8: TRAVEL DAY

MISSIONS IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Travel to one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean and be a part of life change! After your arrival, your group will participate in various service projects including light construction projects, feeding programs for children, VBS camps, and more. In addition to serving, visit one of the most famous beaches (if time allows).

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / ORIENTATION

• Arrive at Santo Domingo airport and meet your JE Guide

• Transfer to San Juan de la Managua and check-in

• Brief orientation regarding the upcoming days of ministry

• Dinner and devotions before lights out

DAYS 2-4: MINISTRY DAYS

• Breakfast/devotions

• Transfer to local ministry site about 15-20 minutes away from hotel

• Light construction projects

• Lunch

• Afternoon children’s ministry

• Dinner

DAY 5: SANTO DOMINGO

• Breakfast / Devotions

• Transfer to Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic

• Lunch

• Visit Colonial City – UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Beach time near your hotel

• Dinner

DAY 6: TRAVEL DAY

• Breakfast / Devotions

• Transfer to Airport

• Fly home after an amazing lifetime experience in the Dominic Republic

STAY LONGER?

• Add an additional ministry day

MISSIONS IN THE HOLY LAND

Watch the Bible come to life as your group explores the ancient land of Israel and serves where Jesus and his disciples ministered on the Missions in the Holy Land tour. Your group will sail on the Sea of Galilee, rejoice at the Garden Tomb, and serve alongside Messianic Jews and Arabic Believers! You won’t be the same after you journey these ancient roads and walk and serve along the same roads as Jesus, Paul, and other notable Biblical figures.

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY

DAY 2: CAESAREA

• Arrive in Tel Aviv and meet your JE Guide

• Lunch

• Travel to Caesarea

• Explore Roman Amphitheatre and Aqueducts (Acts 25)

• Continue on to the Sea of Galilee

• Check into hotel

• Dinner

DAY 3: SEA OF GALILEE

• Breakfast

• Spend time in prayer and worship at the Mount of Beatitudes (Matthew 5, 6, & 7)

• Explore Capernaum, one of Jesus’ bases of Ministry (Luke 7)

• Stop by Tabgha and the Church of the Loaves and Fishes, where Jesus called Peter (Matthew 14:13-21)

• Make a brief stop to see the Ancient Boat at Ginosar

• Lunch

• Journey out onto the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 14:26)

• Check into your hotel on the Sea of Galilee (two nights)

• Dinner

DAY 4: MISSIONS WITH JEWISH BELIEVERS

*Daily schedule based on the needs of the ministry

DAY 5: MISSIONS WITH ARABIC BELIEVERS IN NAZARETH OR BETHLEHEM

*Daily schedule based on the needs of the ministry

DAY 6: MISSIONS IN JERICHO

*Daily schedule based on the needs of the ministry

DAY 7: DEAD SEA

• Breakfast

• Depart to visit Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered

• Continue South towards Masada and stop for lunch

• Take a cable car to visit the palace of Masada

• Optional dip in the Dead Sea (Genesis 14:3)

• Head back to Jerusalem

• Take a break at the hotel to freshen up

• Dinner

DAY 8: JERUSALEM

• Breakfast

• Depart for the day

• Standing on the Mount of Olives you can see the Dome of the Rock (Zechariah 14:4)

• Witness the Pool of Bethesda and worship in St. Anne’s Church (John 5)

• See the view Herod’s Antonia Fortress once had

• Walk the Via Dolorosa ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Matthew 15)

• Break for lunch

• Walk through the Cardo

• Travel to the Southern Wall excavations of the ancient Temple, the Teaching Steps and the Western Wall

• Visit the Garden Tomb and spend time in prayer and worship, celebrating all that the Lord has done (Matthew 27:33-35)

• Dinner

DAY 9: TRAVEL DAY

MISSIONS IN UGANDA

Come see the incredible ministry the church is doing in Uganda on our Missions in Uganda tour! On this mission experience, your group will participate in a variety of missions including light construction projects, mobile medical or dental clinics, orphan outreaches, children’s programs, evangelism opportunities, and visits to low-income neighborhoods. This will be an exciting opportunity to experience this part of the world and share the love of Christ in tangible ways!

DAYS 1 & 2: TRAVEL DAY

• Your group will take an overnight flight to Uganda, where a JE Tour Director will meet you at the airport in Entebbe, Uganda.

• You will then depart for your hotel where you will go through orientation and afterward, the group will enjoy dinner and conclude the day.

DAYS 3-4: KIDS CAMP

• After breakfast and devotions, prepare your sack lunch for the day.

• Depart to a local school, church, or village to join local believers in hosting a VBS-style camp for children. This camp may include Bible stories, skits, arts and crafts, time for music, games, sports, etc.

• Break for lunch at the ministry site.

• After lunch, continue with camp activities.

• Return to the hotel for dinner and lights out.

DAYS 5-6: MEDICAL CLINIC

• After breakfast and devotions, prepare your sack lunch for the day.

• Travel into a village to assist trained medical staff with either vision, dental, or medical exams for local people. Your group members will have various roles at the clinic, which may include patient intake, basic medical testing, filling prescriptions, evangelism, games, and activities with the local children, etc.

• Depending upon the location of the village at which you will be serving, some of the patients you will be treating include locals who have traveled on foot for several days just to receive basic medical assistance.

• Break for lunch at the ministry site.

• After lunch, continue with clinic activities.

• Return to the hotel for dinner and lights out.

• On the return drive to your hotel on Day 5, stop at the Equator to take a photo on two hemispheres at once and shop for souvenirs.

DAY 7: SLUM FEEDING / AFRICAN MARKET

• After breakfast and devotions, prepare your sack lunch for the day.

• Head out into Kampala to help distribute food amongst impoverished children living in the slums and take part in presenting the Gospel to them.

• Depart for lunch at Cafe Javas.

• Head to a local African market to shop for souvenirs.

• In the evening head back to the hotel for dinner and lights out.

DAY 8: TRAVEL DAY

STAY LONGER?

• You can choose to add on a day or more of safari or perhaps white-water rafting on the Nile!