BIBLICAL ISRAEL TOURS - Biblical Tours with a Personal Pastoral Touch. Led by Rev. Dr. John DeLancey, pastor and author of the book Devotional Treasures from the Holy Land.

Welcome to Biblical Israel Tours! If you are searching for a solidly biblical, evangelical, and life-changing tour to Israel, I'm glad you found this site. I look forward to sharing my personal friendship and ministry with you! As a former one-year archaeology and historical geography student in Jerusalem, and leader of 22 previous Israel tours and 3 tours to Greece & Turkey, I'm excited to offer 7 up-coming tours (see below for a quick listing). As God leads and provides, I welcome you to join me!

Each of these tours will not only make the Bible come alive, but also touch your heart in life-changing ways! Experiencing Israel first hand is really a discipleship encounter that will inspire your walk of faith.

As God leads and provides, I extend a personal welcome to you in joining me on one of these upcoming tours. Traveling to the land of the Bible is a lifetime investment in your walk of faith with God!

In Christ alone,

Pastor John DeLancey

From the south to the north and places in between, the itinerary for each Israel tour will help you explore many of the stories of the Bible. From the narratives of the Old Testament to the life and ministry of Jesus, reading the stories of faith and redemption on site will take on a new and exciting meaning.

This web site is also filled with many pages of tour information, photos, and video clips of previous tours and site. Additionally, other resources are also available that are aimed to help your own exploration of the world of the Bible "in context" of the land.

I am the pastor of the Stoneridge Covenant Church in the Pittsburgh, PA area. I have led numerous tours to Israel and I'm humbled by the 100's of people who have joined me throughout the past years from all over the U.S., Canada, and even from various other countries of the world.

Here is a "Brief Listing" about each tour I plan to personally lead. (More detail on each tour can be found on the Upcoming Tours link above.).

A 13 Day Extensive Israel Tour (April, 2012) - ** This tour just ended. Follow the day-to day experiences HERE.

A 11 Day Israel Tour (June, 2012) - still 4 seat left!

A 15 Day Extensive Jordan & Israel Tour (November, 2012).

A 10 Day Israel Tour with 4 Day Option to Rome (January, 2013)

A 12 Day Greece & Turkey Tour (including a 3 Day cruise) with 4 Day Option to Rome (March, 2013)

A 11 Day Israel Tour with a 4 Day Option to Jordan, Red Sea, & Southern Israel (April, 2013)

A 11 Day Israel Tour with a 4 Day Option to Jordan (July, 2013)

A 13 Day Extensive Israel Tour (October, 2013)

A 8 Day "Highlights of Israel" Tour with a 3 Day Option to Jordan (January, 2014)

(I am also leading a private tour for a church in Texas in November, 2013. If you and your own church or group would be interested in exploring the possibility of organizing your own private tour, please contact me.)

Here are a few "Quick Facts" about all of our highly Biblical tours of Israel and other lands of the Bible:

All tour costs are listed as "all inclusive" prices. This means the pricing of tour includes all departure taxes and fees, airfare, hotels, 2 meals/day, private coach, site entry fees. The price even includes all tips handled by me, making it hassle free for you. For our international friends who desire to join us, an all inclusive "land only" price can be quoted you if you decide on meeting us in Israel.
Each tour has an early bird discount, for people making early registrations and deposits.
Each tour includes main sites that all tours go to, but also other off-the-beaten-track sites not visited by many groups This is what makes Biblical Israel Tours different than other tours.
Beside full-day touring, optional morning and evening walks and gatherings (for review, reflection, and worship) are offered for those who just can't "get enough."
I only use the best guides. In Israel, I use Shlomo (Solomon) as my primary guide. You will enjoy him very much.
While on tour, I update the web site (Tour Experiences) each day of the tour with both text and photos, allowing your friends and loved ones to follow our daily experiences. Upon returning home, I produce for you your own personalized DVD of our trip together.
A free day in Jerusalem is always planned on our Israel tours. This allows you to enjoy the Old City at your leasure. I make myself available to direct and/or lead you around.
Worship and reflective times are part of our experience together. You will enjoy selected worship times at sites as well as in optional gatherings.
You will receive my published book, Devotional Treasures from the Holyland. Other helpful resources are available for download.
Personal assistance in making all travel arrangements to and from our departing US city (this various for each tour). You will receive personal assistance from the staff at imagine Tours & Travel (863-709-9208).
You may call me personally for any questions about any tour (412-999-5697). I will be happy to talk with you. You can also email me for a tour information packet that I send directly to you.

Once again, I look forward to being your personal pastor and tour leader for any tour God may be leading you to join!

Pastor John's book, Devotional Treasures from the Holy Land is available HERE.

Also, listen to Dr. DeLancey on www.BrokenRoadRadio.com most Tuesday

mornings at about 9:15 a.m. (EST) on the topic of the Bible and Archaeology

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"Journey of a Lifetime"

Pastor John's book, Devotional Treasures from the Holy Land is available HERE.

Also, listen to Dr. DeLancey on www.BrokenRoadRadio.com most Tuesday

mornings at about 9:15 a.m. (EST) on the topic of the Bible and Archaeology

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Last Updated 3/6/2011

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