Clergy Introduction (FAMiliarization) Journey to Israel: November 2025
- Travel Planners 4 U
- Nov 29, 2023
- 5 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
Join us for this all-inclusive 8-day Clergy Introduction (FAM) Journey to Israel. Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to see the land spoken of in God's Word. Allow the stories of the scriptures to come to life and impact your life as you may have only imagined.
We hear the repeated feedback from clergy, pastors, and Bible teachers that once they have visited Israel, their preaching and teaching is forever changed. We want you to share the same experience.
The cost of this journey is significantly reduced, and to make it even better, if you return with a group of church members, family and friends within the next 18 months, we will reimburse you the total cost of your trip.
SPACE IS LIMITED so don't hesitate to register today!
AT A GLANCE
STATUS
Registration is open. CLICK HERE to jump to the registration section.
DATES
Departing: November 3, 2025
Returning: November 10, 2025
PRICING
Trip cost is based on double room occupancy: $2,650
A single room is available at a supplemental cost of $750
FULL Payment is due at the time of registration.
Each traveler must have:
Current US Passport valid until at least six months AFTER the return date;
ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) for entry into Israel;
Travel insurance
Your all-inclusive price INCLUDES:
Roundtrip international airfare;
Deluxe hotels accommodations;
Land transportation via a deluxe motor coach (wi-fi equipped);
Professional tour guide and driver;
Entrance fees to all activities listed on the itinerary;
Breakfast and dinner daily with special meals noted on the itinerary (lunch is purchased on own unless otherwise noted);
Luggage handling at hotels
NOT Included:
Travel insurance (required);
Domestic travel;
Gratuities for guide and driver (allow $10 per person/per day)
*See Terms and Conditions for details.
ITINERARY
Itinerary is subject to change
Day 1: Monday, November 3, 2025
Today we depart on our Israel journey from USA (JFK) on our overnight flight to Tel Aviv, Israel (TLV).
Day 2: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Upon arrival at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport our Israeli host will assist us with the
transfer of our luggage. We will meet our guide, board our deluxe motor coach, and drive north up the coast to Caesarea Maritima, built by King Herod the Great in 22 BC. After viewing the extensive ruins of this ancient port city, we will continue to Megiddo and see the site overlooking the Valley of Armageddon where the final battle is prophesied to happen. After lunch we will check into our Galilee hotel, David’s Harp for time to rest before dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
After our first Israeli breakfast, we will drive to Nazareth and stop at the Church of
Annunciation. We will then visit the ancient city of Zippori where Jesus would have visited and worked as a young man. Afterward, we will drive to the Sea of Galilee where we will see an ancient boat dated to the time of Jesus, enjoy a delicious fish lunch and take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. We will end our day with a time of spiritual blessing as we stop at Yardenit, the baptismal site at the headwaters of the Jordan River. Here you are invited to be baptized if you choose. Dinner and overnight at our Galilee hotel, David’s Harp.
Day 4: Thursday, November 6, 2025
After breakfast at the hotel we will visit Magdala, a major 1st century port on the Sea of Galilee, a center of trade and commerce, and an exporter of salted fish to markets as far away as Europe. It is here we will see a 1st century synagogue where Jesus would
have taught. Next, we will visit the beautiful Mt. of Beatitudes believed to be the setting for Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. We will then drive to Capernaum, known as Jesus’ home town and the scene of many of his miracles and where he called his first disciples. After lunch we will visit the ancient city of Gamla and see the largest and oldest synagogue in the Galilee before we experience true Israeli hospitality and dinner in the home of TBCTL CEO, Omer Eshel, on the Cliffs of Gadara where Jesus cast the demons (legion) into the swine. Omer’s wife, Michal, will offer for sale jewelry that she designs originally. Overnight at our Galilee region hotel, David’s Harp.
Day 5: Friday, November 7, 2025
After breakfast at the hotel we will travel to Beit She’an where we will see the most
extensive and best preserved ruins of this Decapolis city. It is here that King Saul was defeated and killed, along with his three sons. This city was destroyed by an earthquake in AD 749. We will then drive to Jerusalem and visit the City of David, see the Pool of Siloam and walk through the Canaanite (dry) tunnel. We will see areas where Jesus would have walked and perhaps taught such as the Southern Steps of the Temple (Gate Beautiful) at the Davidson Center, the Trumpeter Stone and Robinson’s Arch. After lunch we will view Jerusalem from the Mt. of Olives and then visit the Garden of Gethsemane, the site where Jesus prayed in agony before his arrest. We will have a time of reflection and prayer in a private garden. Dinner and overnight at our Jerusalem hotel, Leonardo.
Day 6: Saturday, November 8, 2025
After breakfast at the hotel we will visit the Garden Tomb, the traditional Golgotha, believed by many to be the burial place of Jesus. We will observe communion with those who choose to participate. Afterward we will drive to the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea, where we will visit the incredible rock-top fortress of Masada. This once palatial refuge for Herod the Great, is better known as the location of a Roman siege
against 960 Jewish defenders in AD 74. After lunch we will visit the beautiful desert oasis, Ein Gedi, where David hid from Saul when he pursued him to kill him. Afterward, we will visit Qumran, the place where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Before returning to Jerusalem where we will end our day exiting Shabbat at the Western Wall (Kotel). Dinner and overnight at our Jerusalem hotel, Leonardo.
Day 7: Sunday, November 9, 2025
After breakfast at the hotel We will visit the Old City of Jerusalem with free time at the Cardo, Israel’s oldest marketplace. We will see Hezekiah’s fortifications and after lunch we will visit the Israel Museum and see a large model of Jerusalem from the
time of Jesus, the Shrine of the Book, pieces of the Dead Sea Scrolls and many other artifacts. We will end our day with a drive to the Elah Valley where we will visit Tel Azeqa and overlook the valley where the battle of David and Goliath took place. We will then drive back to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight at our Jerusalem hotel, Leonardo.
Day 8: Monday, November 10, 2025
After breakfast at the hotel we will depart for the airport to begin our journey home.
Shalom and Blessings until next time!
HOW TO REGISTER
STEP 1: COMPLETE REGISTRATION FORM
Register for the trip by completing the Traveler Registration Form and paying the non-refundable registration fee of $300 (plus applicable fees). For more info, please review our Terms and Conditions.
STEP 2: COMPLETE BOOKING
After you complete the Traveler Registration Form, click the event link below to select your trip options and complete your booking. Upon checkout via the event page, you can select from the following payment options: Online via Credit Card or PayPal; or Manual Payments via Check, Zelle, or Bank Wire. Instructions for each payment method will be available on the checkout page and are always available on our Payment Options page.
