October 4, 2027 – October 16, 2027
(Israel Tour with Optional Rome, Italy Extension)
Journey Christian Church 10-Day "Biblical Emersion" Tour in Israel with an Optional Rome, Italy Extension
Journey Christian Church Tour of Israel with Optional Rome, Italy Extension
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We’re glad you are considering this tour. Our hope is that it is an experience of a lifetime.
Overview
Christian Tour of 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 Scott McFarland
Tour Details
Dates
October 4 – 13, 2027 (Israel Main Tour)
October 13 – 16, 2027 (Optional Rome, Italy Extension)
Lodging
MAIN TOUR:
Tel Aviv – Dan Panorama Hotel
Tiberias – Leonardo Plaza Hotel
Jerusalem – Leonardo Plaza Hotel
OPTIONAL ROME, ITALY EXTENSION:
Rome – HOTEL PONTE SISTO
Itinerary
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 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, OCTOBER 5, 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.
Dinner
Day 3: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2027 – Free day
No planned touring today. On your own to relax, take a walk on the beach, walk to the ancient city of Joppa (Jaffa). Dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv
Breakfast, Lunch (on own), Dinner
DAY 4: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 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
- Megiddo
- Nazareth Village
- Mt. Precipice (Luke 4: 16-30)
- Tiberias (Sea of Galilee)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2027 – SEA OF GALILEE / GOLAN HEIGHTS / JORDAN RIVER (BAPTISMS)
Wake up to a sunrise on the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus walked on water and calmed the storm then celebrate your faith while sailing on the Sea of Galilee in a first century replica boat as the group praises God. 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 along the shore as well as 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 (Matt: 5-7)
- Capernaum (Matt: 4: 12-25)
- Sea of Galilee Boat Ride
- Jordan River (Yardinet) for baptisms (White robes must be worn over clothing or swimsuits for baptisms. Robe and towel are rented on site for a minimal fee)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2027 – JUDEAN WILDERNESS / JERUSALEM (Checking in the hotel could be late due to Shabbat)
Before leaving the Galilee, enjoy a time of reflection from a panoramic viewpoint. Bond with new friends as you leave the Galilee driving through the Judean wilderness toward Jerusalem passing by Jericho, the oldest city on earth! Ascent to the majestic city of Jerusalem!
Overnight in Jerusalem
- Mt. Arbel
- Be’it She’an (Mt. Gilboa-1 Samuel 31)
- Israel Museum- Shrine of the Book (Dead Sea Scrolls) and Model of Old City Jerusalem
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 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
- Garden of Gethsemane (Matt: 26:36-56, Mark 14: 32-50, Luke 22:39-53)
- Pools of Bethesda (John 5:2-15)
- the Pavement and Ecce Homo Arch
- Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Western Wall (and Western Wall Tunnel (Time Permitting)
- Southern Steps
- Upper Room and King David’s Tomb (Time Permitting)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8: MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2027 – DEAD SEA
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 the lovely waterfalls. Overnight Jerusalem.
- Masada
- Ein Gedi
- Qumran (Dead Sea Scrolls)
- Float in Dead Sea (Please be sure to bring swimsuit, towel (from the hotel), and water shoes as the bottom surface can be rough)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2027 – JERUSALEM / BETHLEHEM
Continue to revel in the sights, sounds and tastes of the Holy City.
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. Overnight in Jerusalem
- Bethlehem (Luke 2)
- Manager Square/Church of Nativity
- Shepherd’s Field
- City of David including Hezakaih’s Tunnel and the Pools of Siloam (Time Permitting)
- Garden Tomb
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2027 – Flight to USA / Optional Rome, Italy Extension
Following breakfast, we transfer to the airport.
- Transfer to the Tel Aviv Airport for the return flight back to the USA
- Transfer to the Tel Aviv Airport to catch the flight to Rome, Italy
Breakfast
OPTIONAL ROME, ITALY EXTENSION
DAY 10: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2027 – ITALY
We arrive at the Rome airport where we are met and assisted with luggage and transportation to our hotel. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
- Depart Tel Aviv for Rome – Mid-Late morning flight
- Lunch upon arrival in Rome
- Check into the hotel
- Free afternoon for walking/sightseeing on own
Breakfast (In Greece), Lunch, Dinner (In the hotel)
DAY 11: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2027 – ROME
After breakfast, we begin our full day in the “city of love.” Overnight in Rome.
- Colosseum – largest ancient amphitheater ever built!
- Roman Forum – political, legal, and religious center of the Roman Empire
- Mamertine Prison – ancient jail where Apostle Paul and Peter may have been imprisoned
- San Pietro in Vincoli – originally built in the 5th century AD by Pope Sixtus III to house the chains that bound Saint Peter when he was imprisoned in Jerusalem. Also, site of Michelangelo’s famous statue of Moses Lunch upon arrival in Rome
- Trevi Fountain – built in 1700s, one of Rome’s most iconic structures
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner on your own
DAY 12: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2027 – ROME
Take in the magnificence of Rome today visiting ancient sights and being immersed in the vibrancy of this overwhelming city! Overnight in Rome.
- Vatican City – Home to the Pope, the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church. Smallest independent state in world!
- Vatican Museum – Houses an extensive collection of art spanning from ancient Egyptian artifacts to Renaissance masterpieces.
- Sistine Chapel – famous for its ceiling painted by Michelangelo, depicting scenes from the Book of Genesis, as well as the Last Judgment on the altar wall.
- St. Peter’s Basilica -largest and most renowned church in world. Constructed over the site believed to be the burial place of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the first Bishop of Rome.
- St. Peter’s Square – famous for its colonnades designed by Bernini and is a gathering place for large crowds during papal events and ceremonies.
- Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, one of the four major basilicas in Rome, is located outside the ancient walls of Rome, dedicated to St. Paul the Apostle and believed to be built over his burial site.
- Catacombs in Rome are a network of underground burial sites, primarily used by early Christians during the Roman Empire which served as burial grounds for Christians and sometimes Jews, providing a place for burials and religious rituals away from persecution.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner on your own
DAY 13: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2027 – RETURN FLIGHT TO THE USA
Breakfast
Payment Info
| WHEN PAYMENTS ARE DUE | WHICH PASSENGERS | PAYMENT AMOUNT | PAYMENT DUE DATE |
| At Registration | All Passengers | $500 non-refundable Deposit | At Registration |
| First Required Hotel Deposit | Rome Extension Passengers | $500 per person | Thursday, April 1, 2027 |
| Final Payment | All Passengers | Remaining Tour Balance | Saturday, June 26, 2027 |
Pricing
Main Tour
Land Only – $3,950 per person
Land & Air (Estimated) – $5,595 per person
Optional Rome, Italy Extension – $2,720 per person
Single Supplement Fee – $1,595 per person (Main Israel Tour)
Single Supplement Fee – $595 per person (Optional Rome, Italy Extension)
Tour Price Includes
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: MAIN ISRAEL TOUR
ESTIMATED: Domestic and International airfare (Coach Seats) out of San Francisco, CA
**GROUP AIR COST FOR THE LAND AND AIR IS AN EXTIMATE BASED ON 2026 AIR PRICES. THE ACTUAL GROUP AIRLINE PRICE AND SCHEDULE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER 2025FROM THE AIRLINES.REGISTRANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED, BY EMAIL IF THE LAND AND AIR COMBINATION TOUR PRICE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED FROM THE POSTED ESTIMATED AIR COST.
**GROUP AIR RATE IS BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 10 FULL PAYING PASSENGERSREGISTERED 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.
• 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
• Bottled water on board the tour motor coach while touring
• Headset receiver for each passenger to listen to the tour guide while touring
• Bottled water on board the tour bus during the tour
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: ROME, ITALY EXTENSION
• Superior hotel as shown above
• One-way flight from Tel Aviv to Rome, Italy on Day 10
• Ground transfer from the Rome Airport to the group hotel
• Ground transfer from the group hotel to the Rome Airport
• Daily buffet breakfast and dinner in hotels as indicated in the tour itinerary
• Gratuity for tour manager, driver, Rome sightseeing guide, Vatican guide, hotel staff
• 3 nights in Rome, Buffet Breakfast, In/Out porterage and City tax included
• 3 lunches during sightseeing and tours. 3 courses Italian meal, drinks not included
• 1 dinner at hotel 3 courses Italian meal, drinks not included
• Full time Tour Manager throughout the program
• Coach for arrival transfer and Half day Ancient Rome tour
• Coach for half day Vatican tour plus stop by the Trevi Fountain
• 4 hours of guided city tour including the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and Trevi Fountain
• Admissions to Colosseum and Roman Forum
• Admissions to Catacombs including guided tour
• Admissions to the Mamertine Prison
• Admissions to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
• Headset receiver for each passenger to listen to the guide while touring
Tour Price Does Not Include
TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: MAIN ISRAEL TOUR
• Domestic or International airfare for LAND ONLY passengers
• Hotel cost for any traveler arriving before OCTOBER 5, 2027
• Hotel cost for any traveler staying after 11:00 AM on OCTOBER 13, 2027
• Lunch and gratuity for lunch on Day 3 (OCTOBER 7 2026 – Free Day) and Day 10 (OCTOBER 13, 2027)
• Optional Travel Protection Insurance for the main tour attendees
• Optional Sites not included in itinerary that have entrance fees
• All beverages including alcoholic beverages
• Personal incidentals charged to hotel room
• ***Single Supplement Fee for those requesting to room alone or if Faith Based Expeditions cannot find a male or female to assign as a roommate. 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 registers who needs a roommate may be assigned to a person needing a roommate. then the Single Supplement Fee will be refunded to the person charged with the Single Supplement Fee.
• Items of personal nature
TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: ROME, ITALY EXTENSION
• Optional Travel Protection Insurance (excluding the Tour Leader and Spouse)
• Dinner on Day 11 and 12
• Hotel cost for any traveler checking out of the hotel after 11:00 AM on OCTOBER 16, 2027
• Optional Sites not included in itinerary that have entrance fees
• All beverages
• Personal incidentals charged to hotel room
• Single Supplement Fee of $595 for those wanting 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, the following penalties will apply:
- 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.
