Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the trip cost?
The trip cost $2,000 per person based on double occupancy. Single is $2,500 per person.
What’s included?
Accommodation in 4 star hotels each night, airport pickup and drop off, air conditioned new bus throughout tour, professional tour guide, entrance fees to all sites, Wi-Fi on the bus, 2 bottles of water per day, breakfast and dinner each day.
How much exercise is involved?
There will be a lot of walking on this trip. Some sights will require steps and hills. We will also be going underground at several locations in order to see things as they were during the time of Jesus. The land in several places is rocky too.
Will I need a passport?
Yes. You will need a passport and the expiration date must be 6 months or more past the date of our trip.
How many spots are available for the trip?
We will take up to 30 people on the trip. If we have less than 10, we will reschedule the trip.
What hotels will we be staying at?
We have tentatively booked the Hotel Leonardo in Haifa.
The Lake House in Tiberius.
The Grand Court Hotel in Jerusalem.
These are subject to change.
Will there be places to shop?
Yes. Each site typically has a gift shop. We will go to an olive wood store in Jericho or Bethlehem. We will also take you to places to shop in the Old City of Jerusalem. Spending money is not required.
What’s not included?
Airfare, lunch, tips and visas. You will need to arrive by our start date. I will send a link to fill out the visa paperwork to enter the country.
When is the deadline to register and pay?
June 1, 2025 is the deadline to register and pay.
What should I pack?
Pants, shirts, hats, non slippery shoes, bathing suit, sunscreen (no towel), water shoes for Dead Sea, adapters / converters to charge devices.
Ladies will need shoulders covered (shawl will work) to enter sites. Any shorts will need to be knee length for entrances to churches. Some churches require pants.
How much does lunch cost?
The typical lunch in Israel is Felafel or Shawarma. It usually costs between $10- $15.
What will we be eating for dinner and breakfast?
Each hotel will have a buffet for us to eat at each day. There are a wide range of foods offered for all dietary needs.
Who is our host?
Our host is Chris Hendrix. He has been to Israel 6 times. He has lived in the Middle East and will help the team go through the Bible at each location to help see it through the lens of the culture it was written in.
How much money should I bring?
That depends on how much you want to spend. Most everywhere takes credit cards. Please let your bank / credit card company know you will be traveling to Israel.
You will also need to plan on giving the bus driver a minimum tip of $50 and the Israeli tour guide a minimum tip of $75. Remember they haven’t been working for over a year.
Should I get insurance?
It is not required, but definitely recommended. If something were to happen to you on this trip, insurance would help take care of it. We recommend Travelex Insurance.