March 8, 2027 – March 19, 2027
Harbor Church
12-Day "In the Footsteps of Jesus" Tour in Israel
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We’re glad you are considering this tour. Our hope is that it is an experience of a lifetime.
Overview
Israel
In the Bible, the land of Israel emerges as a crucible of faith, a testing ground where individuals and the nation faced trials that challenged their belief. Here, Israel’s leaders and people were summoned to grasp the essence of security and well-being, ultimately learning to place their trust in the Lord their God. Embarking on a pilgrimage to Israel promises a profound transformation, offering a fresh perspective on God’s Word through the prism of geography. Witness the unfolding of pivotal events from Biblical history as you traverse, explore, and absorb the significance of the very landscapes that underpin the foundation of our faith in Jesus Christ today.
Tour Leaders
Pastor Jeff Maness
Tour Details
Dates
March 8 – 19, 2027
Lodging
Dan Panorama Hotel (Tel Aviv)
Galei Kinneret Hotel (Tiberias)
Nevo Dead Sea Hotel (Dead Sea)
Leonardo Plaza Hotel (Jerusalem)
Pricing
Land Only: $4,560 per person
Single Supplement Fee: $1,995 per person (rooming alone)
**TOUR PRICE IS BASED ON 40 MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS.
**IF ATTENDANCE FALLS BELOW 40 MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS THEN, THE TOUR PRICE WILL INCREASE AS SHOWN IN THE BELOW ATTENDANCE/PRICING RANGE.
35 – 39 = $4,715 per person
30 – 34 = $4,855 per person
25 – 29 = $5,050 per person
20 – 24 = $5,340 per person
Itinerary
DAY 1: MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2027 – DEPART THE US FOR TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
The group departs for Tel Aviv, Israel. Dinner served on the overnight flight from the US.
DAY 2: TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2027 – ARRIVAL IN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
Tour group will be met at Ben Gurion airport and assisted with arrival procedures. Dinner and overnight beside the beautiful Mediterranean Sea in the vibrant city of Tel Aviv, Israel. The group will have a “Meet and Greet” around 7:30 PM following dinner in a hotel meeting room which will include a brief teaching, some important information for the tour, and a time of worship.Dinner
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2027 – CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN COAST / JEZREEL VALLEY / SEA OF GALILEE
Enjoy getting to know your fellow travelers while driving north along the Mediterranean shore through the lush Jezreel Valley to the Sea of Galilee. Encounter God on Mt. Carmel, where Elijah called down fire from heaven, and look over the beautiful Valley of Armageddon as you contemplate biblical prophecy (Megiddo). Overnight Tiberias.
- Caesarea Maritima (Acts 10 & 25)
- Mt. Carmel (1 Kings 18)
- Nazareth Village
- Mt. Precipice (Luke 4: 16-30)
- Tiberias (Sea of Galilee)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4: THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2027 – SEA OF GALILEE
Enjoy the panoramic view of the Jezreel Valley this morning as we visit Mt. Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus. Then walk and sail “in the footsteps of Jesus” along the Sea of Galilee today reflecting on His teaching to the disciples and His followers. Overnight in Tiberias.
- Mt. Tabor (Matthew 17:1–9, Mark 9:2–8, and Luke 9:28–36)
- Capernaum (Mark 1:21 Matthew 4:12-25)
- Peter’s Primacy (John 21)
- Sea of Galilee Boat Ride
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5: FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2027 – SEA OF GALILEE / GOLAN HEIGHTS
Wake up to a sunrise on the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus walked on water and calmed the storm! Worship with the group on the Mt. of Beatitudes overlooking the beautiful Galilee and reflecting on Jesus’ teachings from His Sermon on the Mount. Follow Jesus into the Golan Heights learning what He taught His disciples. Overnight Tiberias
- Caesarea Philippi (Mark 8:27-30)
- Tel Dan (Laish-Joshua 19:40)
- Mt. of Beatitudes (Matthew 5-7)
- Bethsaida (Mark 6)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6: SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2027 – JUDEAN WILDERNESS /DEAD SEA
A Before departing the Galilee today, enjoy a visit to Magdala, the home of Mary Magdalene followed by a short hike to overlook the beautiful Sea of Galilee area! Driving through the Judean desert, make interesting stops along the way! Overnight at the Dead Sea . (LATE CHECK IN AT THE HOTEL ~ AROUND 6:00 PM)
- Mt. Arbel
- Magdala
- Beit She ‘an (Mt. Gilboa-1 Samuel 31)
- Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Must wear swimsuit or appropriate clothing for baptism. Robes/towels can be rented for a small fee).
- Dead Sea
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7: SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2027 – DEAD SEA AREA – SABBATH DAY OF REST/FREE DAY
After busy touring days, enjoy a relaxing Sabbath rest floating in the healing waters of the Dead Sea and resting by the pool and spa fellowshipping with your fellow travelers. Overnight at Dead Sea.
Breakfast, Dinner (Lunch on your own)
DAY 8: MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2027 – MASADA (OPTIONAL MORNING VISIT) / EIN GEDI / VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH (WADI GELT) / JERUSALEM
Traveling through the desert along the Dead Sea will fascinate you as you view desert, dates, salt deposits, and steep mountains. Get an amazing view of the desert and Dead Sea from the famous fortress of Masada, site of the last Jewish resistance against the Romans in 73 AD. Hike into the beautiful desert oasis of Ein Gedi, the rocky refuge where David penned the Psalms and hid from King Saul among lovely waterfalls! Ascend to the magnificent Holy City of Jerusalem.Overnight in Jerusalem.
- Masada (optional)
- Ein Gedi
- Wadi Gelt – Valley of the Shadow of Death
- Jerusalem
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9: TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2027 – JERUSALEM
Step back to the time when King David captured the fortress of a Canaanite tribe, the Jebusites, 1000 years before Christ and where he established his capital and pitched a tent to house the Ark of the Covenant.Continue to revel in the sights, sounds and tastes of the Holy City as you leave your own prayer at the Western Wall, the holiest site in Judaism. Overnight in Jerusalem
- City of David/Hezekiah’s Tunnel/Pool of Siloam (A flashlight and good water shoes will be helpful should you choose to walk through Hezekiah’s tunnel) (2 Samuel 5: 6-7, 11:2, 2 Kings 20:20)
- Western Wall and Western Wall Tunnel
- Southern Steps
- Pools of Bethesda (John 5:1-15)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2027 – JERUSALEM
Jerusalem! Jerusalem! Life up your gates and sing, Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna to the King! Stand on the beautiful Mt. of Olives to behold the breathtaking panorama of the Holy City as you gaze at the gate Jesus will walk through when He returns. Sing Hosanna as you walk down the Palm Sunday Road then pray in the Garden of Gethsemane just as Jesus did on the night of His betrayal. Follow the “Way of the Cross” through the Old City picturing Jesus carrying His cross to Calvary. Overnight in Jerusalem
- Mt. of Olives
- Palm Sunday Road
- Church of the Holy Sepulcher (optional visit) with added free time for those who do not wish to visit this site.
- Garden of Gethsemane (Matt: 26:36-56, Mark 14: 32-50, Luke 22:39-53)
- Dominus Flevit Church
- The Pavement and Ecce Homo Arch
- Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11: THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2027 – BETHLEHEM / JERUSALEM
Imagine the angels proclaiming His birth as you overlook Shepherd’s Field in Bethlehem. End your pilgrimage in Israel with a time of quiet reflection, worship, and communion at the Garden Tomb. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
- Bethlehem
- Manger Square/Church of Nativity
- Shepherds Field (Luke 2)
- Garden Tomb
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12: FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2027 – TEL AVIV AIRPORT FOR RETURN FLIGHT TO THE USA
Following breakfast, we check out of the hotel by 11:00 AM and depart for airport for return flight to USA.
Breakfast
Payment Info
| PAYMENT SCHEDULE | WHICH PASSENGERS | PAYMENT INFORMATION |
| At Registration | All Passengers | $500 Per Person (Non-refundable) |
| Final Payment Due Date | All Passengers | November 28, 2026 |
Pricing
Main Tour
Land Only: $4,560 per person
Tour Price Includes
- **GROUP AIR RATE IS BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 10 PASSENGERS REGISTERED AS LAND AND AIR. IF THE NUMBER OF LAND AND AIR PASSENGERS FALL BELOW 10 PERSON MINIMUM, THEN THE GROUP AIRLINE DEPARTMENT WILL CANCEL THE GROUP AIR RESERVATIONS. IF THE GROUP AIR RESERVATION IS CANCELED BY THE AIRLINES, THEN WE WILL OFFER 2 OPTIONS TO THE LAND AND AIR REGISTRANTS. FIRST OPTION IS THAT THEY COULD ELECT TO SECURE THEIR OWN AIR RESERVATIONS. THE SECOND OPTION IS FOR FAITH BASED EXPEDITIONS WILL WORK WITH OUR AIR CONSOLIDATOR TO SECURE THE RESERVATION ON THE REGISTRANT’S BEHALF. HOWEVER, FITH BASED EXPEDITIONS CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT THE FLIGHT SCHEDULE AND PRICE WILL NOT CHANGE.
- Superior hotel accommodations as shown above
- Meeting at the Ben Gurion Airport on arrival and departure
- Ground transfer from the Tel Aviv – Ben Gurion Airport to the group hotel
- Ground transfer from the hotel to the Tel Aviv – Ben Gurion Airport at the conclusion of the tour
- All transfers on sightseeing days
- Gratuity for driver, guide, and hotel staff
- Luxury air-conditioned motor coach
- Entrance fees for sites indicated in the itinerary
- 6 lunches and gratuity for lunches
- Daily buffet breakfast and dinner in hotels as indicated in the itinerary
- Headset (Whispers) for each passenger
- Porterage at hotels
Tour Price Does Not Include
- Domestic or International airfare
- Hotel night cost for church staff arriving prior to MARCH 9, 2027
- Hotel cost for any passengers staying after 11:00 AM on MARCH 19, 2027
- Any additional cost imposed by our suppliers or Government VAT tax increase
- Optional Travel Protection Insurance
- Optional Sites not included in itinerary that have entrance fees
- All beverages including alcoholic beverages (excluding bottled water on board the bus)
- Personal incidentals charged to hotel room
- Single Supplement Fee for individuals requesting to room alone or if a roommate cannot be assigned by Faith Based Expeditions. **Any passenger who does not have an assigned roommate by the final payment due date will be charged the Single Supplement Fee. If after the final payment due date, a person can be assigned to the person needing a roommate, then the Single Supplement Fee will be refunded to the person charged for the Single Supplement Fee.
- Items of personal nature
Required Deposit
$500 Non-refundable deposit per person due upon registration
Insurance
| Trawick International Travel Protection Insurance Price Chart | |
|---|---|
| Tour Cost Range | Insurance Premium Cost |
| $1 – $1,000 | $88.44 |
| $1,001 – $2,000 | $139.00 |
| $2,001 – $3,000 | $211.14 |
| $3,001 – $4,000 | $280.40 |
| $4,001 – $5,000 | $377.67 |
| $5,001 – $6,000 | $424.91 |
| $6,001 – $7,000 | $527.54 |
| $7,001 – $8,000 | $611.21 |
| $8,001 – $9,000 | $724.68 |
| $9,001 – $10,000 | $895.64 |
Cancellation Policies
A cancellation by any individual tour registrant (or if a tour leader cancels an entire tour for any reason), the following penalties will apply.
The below cancellation penalties and refund policy will apply for all travelers who choose not to abide by a country’s official travel restrictions.
- Non-refundable Third-party supplier penalties include but not limited to –
- Credit / Debit Card Processing Fee
- Land Suppliers
- Cruise Ship supplier
- Non-refundable Cruise Deposit from 149 days prior to the tour departure date
- Group Air supplier
- Etc.
- Any individual canceling between the date of registration and the Final Payment Due Date (Final Payment Due Date is 100 days prior to the tour departure date) will be penalized a Non-refundable, Non-transferrable $500 per person deposit and plus any non-refundable third-party supplier cost/s
- Any individual canceling between 99 – 85 days prior to the scheduled departure date we will be penalized the entire tour deposit plus 10% of the total tour cost and any nonrefundable payments to any third-party supplier.
- Any individual canceling between 84- 55 days prior to the scheduled departure date we will be penalized 50% of the total tour cost plus any nonrefundable payments to any third-party supplier.
- Any individual canceling between 54 – 45 days prior to the scheduled departure date will be penalized 80 % of the total tour cost plus any nonrefundable payments to any third-party supplier.
- Any individual canceling between 44 – 0 days prior to the scheduled departure date will be penalized 100 % of the total tour cost.
- Any individual canceling less than 60 days prior to the tour departure date and causes their assigned roommate to room alone and if there is no one to be assigned as the person’s roommate, then the person canceling will be responsible to pay the Single Supplement fee.
- If a roommate is subsequently found for the remaining roommate, then the Single Supplement fee will be refunded to the canceling individual.
- Allow up to 8 weeks for any refund to be issued.
