TRIP REGISTRATION, DEPOSITS, PAYMENTS, & CANCELATION INFO

HOW TO REGISTER & CONFIRM YOUR SPOT

1. Please fill out the online registration form, and we will notify you of your acceptance to the tour team.

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2. After being notified of your acceptance to the tour team, please pay your non-refundable registration deposit of $500 USD.  Your deposit is what confirms your spot on the tour team.

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REGISTRATION, DEPOSIT, AND FINAL PAYMENT LINKS

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Registration Form (Required for each person)

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Deposit Payment ~ $500 USD

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Final Payment ~ $1,850 USD

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FINAL PAYMENT DEADLINE

Your final payment deadline is February 1, 2027. If you wish to attend this trip after February 1, 2027, we will handle reservations based on space availability. Thanks for your understanding.

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CANCELATIONS & REFUNDS

Deposit Payment to Holy Land Site Ministries

All deposit payments are non-refundable and non-transferable to other trip dates, as HolyLandSite.com has significant overhead commitments for each trip, including reservations, office staff, travel arrangements, bus rental, and so forth, that cannot be recovered.

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Refund of Final Payment to Holy Land Site Ministries

1. If you need to cancel your trip for personal reasons before February 1, 2027, Holy Land Site Ministries will only be able to refund one-half of your final payment.

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2. If you must cancel your trip for personal reasons after February 1, 2027, Holy Land Site Ministries will not be able to refund any of your final payment due to expenses already incurred that cannot be recovered.

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Transferring Payments to a Different Tour Trip Date

Unfortunately, we cannot transfer payments to Holy Land Site Ministries from one tour trip to another.

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Refunds from Purchases of Airline Tickets, Lodging, etc.

Holy Land Site Ministries cannot refund any of these funds because they were not paid to Holy Land Site Ministries.

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Refund if the Trip is Canceled Due to Events Out of Our Control, like COVID, Other Viruses, War, and So Forth

1. 100% of the final payment to Holy Land Site Ministries will be refunded.

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2. The deposit payment of $500 is not refundable because HolyLandSite.com has many overhead commitments invested in each trip, such as reservations, office staff, travel commitments, bus rental, and so forth, that cannot be recuperated. However, rest assured that we are "Old School" and don't cancel trips unless we absolutely can't go. Our experience leading tours during wartime shows we don't cancel trips.

3. Refunds from flights and lodging will be the responsibility of each person, as these were booked personally.

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4. Unfortunately, Holy Land Site Ministries cannot act as your trip insurance if the trip must be canceled or you choose to cancel for personal reasons. Therefore, we encourage you to follow our suggestions below to book your trip with little financial commitment.

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IDEAS TO BOOK YOUR TRIP WITH LITTLE FINANCIAL COMMITMENT

1. Book Your Lodging Through Booking.com

They require no upfront charge and allow free cancelation up to one week or so before your trip.

2. If Possible, Book Your Airfare with Cancelation Coverage

3. Buy Trip Protection Insurance

If you would like trip protection insurance to protect you in the event of trip cancelation for any reason, many third-party insurance agencies offer travel protection insurance in case of unforeseen cancelations.

Travel Protection Agency Options

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• Travel Guard: https://www.travelguard.com

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• Allianz Travel Insurance: allianztravelinsurance.com

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• Seven Corners: sevencorners.com

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• World Nomads: https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-insurance

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HOTEL RESERVATION BOOKINGS & AIRLINE FLIGHTS

Lodging

If you have the time and resources, arriving a day or two early in Israel will let you rest up and better prepare for your experience.

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Hotels generally allow bookings about one year in advance. Please book your lodging as soon as possible within this timeframe, as accommodations in Israel fill up quickly.

Flights

You can book your flights at your convenience. Most people book their flights 4 to 6 months before the trip. Israel's main international airport is Ben Gurion Airport, abbreviated TLV. 

HOTEL RESERVATION BOOKING LINKS

We strongly suggest choosing the "Free Cancelation" option when booking. This will protect you if your plans change unexpectedly. You can book using the hotel's direct links below (best price) or through the booking platform of your choice.

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When booking your lodging, please mention in the message section that you are part of the HolyLandSite.com Tour Group. They will offer you better rooms and other benefits.

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Be certain to check your dates. Some of the hotel sites can be a little confusing. Sometimes the dates in the search box may be different from the correct dates. The dates you want to confirm will appear directly to the right of the room selection. You can also change currencies by checking the money box.

Abba Hotel Tel Aviv-Yafo - Formerly Numa, Sheerit Israel 1, Tel Aviv

• Check-in: May 1 

• Check-out: May 2, one-night stay.

• Hotel Direct Reservation Link (If this page opens in Hebrew, go to the top left corner and click the English flag. You will then need to enter the check-in and check-out dates.)

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Emily's Hotel, HaGalil 66, Tiberias

• Check-in: May 2

• Check-out: May 6, four-night stay.

• Hotel Direct Reservation Link (You can also become a Club Member and save 5%.)

Note: Emily's Hotel has a sister hotel (same owner) right beside it called Aviv Holiday Flat. The quality is not as nice as Emily's Hotel, but the price is much lower. Guests at Aviv Holiday Flat eat their meals in the dining room at Emily's Hotel. Here is the info if you'd like to book it instead.

Aviv Holiday Flat, 2 Hanotar Street, Tiberias

• Hotel Direct Reservation Link​

Prima Park Hotel Jerusalem: 2 Vilnay Street, Jerusalem

• Check-in: May 6

• Check-out: May 15, nine-night stay.

• Hotel Direct Reservation Link: Promo Code (Holyland12) gives our tour group a 12% discount at this hotel.​

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• ​Note: Be certain the promo code (Holyland12) appears in the top-right box. If you need to update the search results, the dates will be set back by one day. This can be confusing. You will need to re-enter the correct dates. Also, the dates that appear at the top of the page in the search box will be off by one day. The correct dates that matter are just to the right of the room selection option. Sorry about this! It's an issue with the hotel's website.

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If one of the above hotels is full, book a nearby hotel of your choice and meet us in the main lobby at 7:15 am, where the rest of the group is staying. We will depart the hotel lobby promptly at 7:30 to board the tour bus.

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CONTACT INFO:

Todd Fink

Phone: (541) 603-0881

Email: holylandsite.com@gmail.com

Website: HolyLandSite.com

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DAILY ITINERARY

FRI, APR 30   DEPART FOR THE HOLY LAND

Please plan to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, by 3:00 pm on May 1, if possible. This will give you plenty of time to get everything done before the required orientation and get-acquainted meeting at 7:00 pm. We'll meet in the Abba Hotel's main check-in lobby in Tel Aviv, then head to our meeting place.

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Note: If you have the time and resources, arriving a day early will let you rest and get better prepared for your experience in Israel.​

Click to see the "Ben Gurion Airport Arrival Orientation Video."

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SAT, MAY 1   TEL AVIV

After arriving at the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, you will proceed through the airport. Please don’t lose the small B2 Stay Permit paper you'll receive at one of the kiosks. Afterward, you can take a taxi to Abba Hotel Tel Aviv-Yafo - Formerly Numa, Sheerit Israel 1, Tel Aviv. Because of customs, luggage pickup, and other factors, please allow about 3 hours to travel from the airport to the hotel. The hotel is about 15 minutes from the airport, depending on traffic. The orientation and get-acquainted meeting is at 7:00 pm. Please meet in the main hotel lobby. Free time afterward.

Lodging at Abba Hotel Tel Aviv-Yafo - Formerly Numa, Sheerit Israel 1, Tel Aviv. One night total.

Google Map from Ben Gurion to Abba Hotel, Tel Aviv

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SUN, MAY 2    TEL AVIV – SEA OF GALILEE AREA

Refreshed from a good night's sleep, we’ll visit Old Jaffa (Joppa), the traditional home of Simon the Tanner, the port from which Jonah sailed, and the port from which the logs arrived for the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. We’ll then pass through the fast-growing towns and farms of the Plain of Sharon en route to Caesarea Maritima, where the Holy Spirit came to the Gentiles and where major events in the lives of Peter and Paul took place. We’ll drive through the rolling hills of Galilee to Nazareth, where Jesus grew up, and visit the Church of the Annunciation, where the angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would be the mother of the Messiah. We'll then drive through Cana, where Christ performed His first public miracle. Then it’s on to Tiberias by the beautiful Sea of Galilee. Free time afterward.

Lodging at Emily's or Aviv Flat Hotel, HaGalil 66, Tiberias. Four nights total.

Tour Day 1: Google Map Itinerary

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MON, MAY 3    SEA OF GALILEE AREA

This day alone is worth the trip! We're literally walking in the footsteps of Jesus. We'll start the day with a most memorable boat ride on the Sea of Galilee in a replica of an ancient wooden boat used during Jesus' time. We’ll visit the Mount of Beatitudes, home to the beautiful Sermon on the Mount, where Christ preached his longest and most famous sermon. Then we'll head to Capernaum, where Jesus established his ministry base and often preached in the ancient synagogue. We will continue our drive around the Sea of Galilee to Kursi, where Christ cast out a legion of demons from a demon-possessed man. We'll end this amazing day by walking in Jesus' footsteps at Kinar Beach, where the Feeding of the 5,000 most likely took place. At this beach, you'll have the rare treat of swimming in the beautiful waters of the Sea of Galilee. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 2: Google Map Itinerary

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TUES, MAY 4    SEA OF GALILEE AREA

We’ll journey north to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter confessed, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God." We'll then visit Chorazin, one of the towns Jesus cursed because of their unbelief in Him. We’ll visit Tabgha, the place where Jesus restored Peter to fellowship and ministry.  We'll wrap up the day with a visit to Magdala, Mary Magdalene's hometown, where Christ cast out seven demons. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 3: Google Map Itinerary

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WED, MAY 5    SEA OF GALILEE AREA

We’ll drive along the Jordan Valley to Beth Shean, a stunning Roman Decapolis city and the place where Saul and his son’s bodies were hanged after defeat in battle. We’ll visit either Gideon’s Spring, where Gideon selected his soldiers to battle the Midianites, or Tel Megiddo (Armageddon), where a key end-time battle will happen. We’ll return to the Sea of Galilee and end the day on Mt. Arbel, believed to be where Christ gave the Great Commission, and take in the Sea of Galilee from its breathtaking view. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 4: Google Map Itinerary

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THURS, MAY 6    JORDAN VALLEY AREA

We’ll drive south along the Jordan Valley, following the footsteps Jesus and His disciples would have walked, and arrive at Jesus' baptismal site, where John baptized Him. We'll offer an option for those who would like to be baptized. Then we'll go to Jericho, the oldest known walled city and the first place Joshua and the Israelites conquered upon entering the Promised Land. We’ll then visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1947. Then, we'll ascend and enter Jerusalem as pilgrims have since ancient times, fulfilling the prophet's words: "Our feet shall stand within thy Gates, O Jerusalem." Free time afterward.

Lodging at Prima Park Hotel Jerusalem: 2 Vilnay Street, Jerusalem. Nine nights total. 

Tour Day 5: Google Map Itinerary

FRI, MAY 7    DEAD SEA AREA

We’ll start the day by driving to Masada, a massive rock fortress overlooking the Dead Sea (the lowest spot on earth). We'll take the cable car up Masada to see the remnants of Herod's Palace, where the Zealots made their last stand against Rome in 73 AD. We'll drive by En Gedi, pointing out where David hid from King Saul. We’ll visit ancient Gomorrah, one of the cities God destroyed with fire and brimstone because of their wickedness. Then, what's a visit to Israel without taking a dip, or rather a float, in the Dead Sea? Free time afterward.

Tour Day 6: Google Map Itinerary

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SAT, MAY 8    BETHLEHEM – JUDAH AREA

We'll begin the day with a visit to the magnificent Herodian Fortress. From there, we'll view Bethlehem in the distance, the Shepherds' Fields, the Fields of Boaz and Ruth, and the place where David kept his sheep as a young man. Then, we'll visit Bethlehem, Manger Square, and the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus was born.  We’ll continue our travels to the Valley of Elah, where David slew Goliath. Then we'll head to Beth Shemesh, where key events in Samson's life took place, and the Philistines miraculously returned the Ark of the Covenant to the Israelites. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 7: Google Map Itinerary

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SUN, MAY 9    SAMARIA AREA
Today, we’ll travel north to the ancient Samaria region of the Bible. We visit Shechem, where Abraham first entered the Promised Land and erected an altar. We’ll see and drink from Jacob’s Well, where Jesus talked with the Samaritan woman. We’ll see where Joseph’s bones were buried at the Tomb of Joseph. We’ll see ancient Shiloh, where the Tabernacle resided for 369 years, and Hannah prayed for a son (Samuel). Then we'll head to ancient Bethel, where Jacob saw a ladder to heaven, the tabernacle once stood, and Jeroboam erected a golden calf. We'll drive by the site of ancient Ai, the second city Joshua and the Israelites destroyed. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 8: Google Map Itinerary

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MON, MAY 10    NEGEV & ISRAEL MUSEUM

Today, we’ll travel to Hebron, where Abraham had many encounters with God and from where King David reigned over Judah for 7 1/2 years. We'll begin at the Oaks of Mamre, where God made a covenant with Abraham, one of the Bible's most important covenants. We'll then travel a short distance to the Cave of Machpelah, where the patriarchs and their wives are buried. Close to Machpelah are the ruins of ancient Tel Hebron. ​We'll then return to Jerusalem and visit the Israel Museum, which features an amazing model of Jerusalem from 66 AD. We'll also see the Shrine of the Book and the museum's archaeological wing. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 9: Google Map Itinerary

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TUES, MAY 11    JERUSALEM

We’ll begin the day at the highest point on the Mount of Olives, where we'll visit the Chapel of Ascension, where Christ ascended back to heaven and where His feet will touch down at His glorious second coming. We'll then visit Pater Noster Church, where Christ taught His disciples how to pray. As we descend the Mount of Olives, we’ll stop at a lookout spot offering a magnificent view of Old City Jerusalem, helping us orient ourselves to the city's layout and key places. We'll see the Tombs of the Prophets, where Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi are believed to be buried. We’ll then walk the Triumphal Entry Path to Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. Along the way, we’ll visit Dominus Flevit Church, where Christ wept over Jerusalem. We’ll then see Mary’s Tomb and then finish the day visiting Gethsemane Cave, where Jesus spent His last hours before going to the cross to be crucified. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 10: Google Map Itinerary

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WED, MAY 12    JERUSALEM

Today, we’ll visit and walk on the Temple Mount, home to Solomon’s Temple and the world's holiest and most contested piece of land. We'll then see the Western Wall, the Jews’ most sacred site in Israel. We’ll visit the Jerusalem Archaeological Park, which has numerous amazing attractions, including the Southern Stairs Area, the main entrance to the Temple Mount—a place where Christ and His disciples would have often been—and the likely location where those who received Christ at Pentecost were baptized. We’ll then walk through part of the Cardo, an original Roman street, and see the amazing remains of the massive Broad Wall built by King Hezekiah. We'll end the day with a walk on the Rooftop Walk over Old City Jerusalem. Free time afterward.

Tour Day 11: Google Map Itinerary

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THURS, MAY 13    JERUSALEM

Today, we'll be privileged to visit the City of David, where it all began. While in the City of David, we'll see David's Palace, ancient ruins, the remains of Nehemiah's Wall, and King David's Tomb. If you'd like, you can walk through Hezekiah's Water Tunnel, which diverts water from the Gihon Spring to the Pool of Siloam.  Others can walk the Canaanite Dry Tunnel. We'll then all meet and see the Pool of Siloam, where Christ healed a blind man, and walk part of the Pilgrimage Road. We’ll then walk part of the Kidron Valley (Valley of Jehoshaphat), where God’s winepress of wrath will be poured out on the gathered nations at Christ's second coming and from where the blood (the height of a horse’s bridle) will flow to the Dead Sea and beyond. We'll then visit the Upper Room, where the Last Supper took place and where an early Christian church/synagogue was built shortly after Christ. Next, we'll see the House of Caiaphas, where Christ was tried before Caiaphas, Peter denied Christ three times, and where Christ was beaten and spent the night in a dungeon. While at the House of Caiaphas, we'll see a Model of Jerusalem from around 600 AD.​

Tour Day 12: Google Map Itinerary

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FRI, MAY 14    JERUSALEM

We’ll begin the day by walking along the Eastern Wall and seeing the famous Eastern Gate, where we'll see ancient stones dating back to Solomon's time and evidence of the original Temple Mount and its expansions over the years. Then we'll see the Pools of Bethesda, where Jesus healed a sick man after he had waited 38 long years. We’ll walk the traditional path of the Via Dolorosa and see the 14 Stations of the Cross that lead to Golgotha, where the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is located today. We'll then visit and explore the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and see why it's the best candidate for Golgotha. From there, we'll walk the biblical Via Dolorosa to Pilate’s Palace and Gabbatha (the stone-paved judgment place where Christ was condemned to crucifixion).

Tour Day 13: Google Map Itinerary

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Farewell Dinner at 6:00 pm. Free time afterward.

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SAT, MAY 15   ISRAEL - HOME

Unless you plan to continue your stay in Israel, you’ll transfer to the airport and arrive home with wonderful memories of your visit to the Land of the Bible!

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You will be responsible for your own transportation from the hotel to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.

The hotel in Jerusalem ​(Prima Park) ​offers several options for direct transportation to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. You can arrange all of them in advance. The hotel check-out time is 11:00 am. However, they will hold your luggage in a safe place if your flight is later in the day or evening.

The drive to Ben Gurion Airport takes about one hour. We recommend arriving at Ben Gurion Airport at least 3 hours before flight departure. This means you should leave the hotel in Jerusalem at least 4 hours in advance. 

The following are your transportation options:

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1. Taxi: Costs around $140 USD for up to 4 people (depending on how much luggage each person has).

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2. Shuttle Taxi: Costs around $160 USD for up to 6 people (depending on how much luggage each person has).

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​Please arrange transportation with the hotel's front desk at least a day in advance. All transportation options take approximately an hour to reach the airport and operate daily, including on Shabbat (Saturday).

Google Map from Prima Park Hotel to Ben Gurion Airport

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Click to see the "Ben Gurion Airport Departure Orientation Video."

SUN, MAY 16   ARRIVE HOME (Depending on when you leave for home.)

Return home with an overflowing heart, knowing you walked in the footsteps of Christ and experienced the places where many events in the Bible took place.

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