There are many reasons why traveling with us and the tours God allows me to lead will lead to a wonderful, life-changing Holyland experience. Many, many people comment, “Oh, I wish I would have traveled to and experienced Israel sooner in my life…” I'm humbled to be part of an life-transforming experience for believers in Christ!
1). Personal Care. You will gain a sense of a personal touch of care when traveling with our tour groups. Serving as your tour leader, I look forward to sharing with you personal friendship, ministry, and my undivided attention in order to strive to make your trip as memorable as possible. From early on from the registration process to the tour itself, we will offer any assistance you need in order to prepare yourself for this journey of a lifetime tour!
2). Experience & Resources! With my own one year archaeological and historical geographical background gained from living in Jerusalem, Israel as well as hosting 13 previous Israel tours, you will experience of sense of ease, comfort and great insight into the world of the Bible. Once you are registered for the tour, I am happy to send you my own resources to help you prepare for the trip. These resources include a 130 page Guide Book that highlights the historical, archaeological, and biblical background of each site. I also have prepared a 99 page “Interactive” booklet that will help you “process” each day’s experiences. Additionally, as we often are able to go to sites typically off the beaten path of the average tourist, we will see at least a few extra sites most people don’t get to see.
3). Creative Travel Partners, Inc./Costs Our good friends at Creative Travel Partners are one of the largest tour agencies who focus primarily upon Holyland tours. They have been in business for many years and have offered us an undisputed number of excellent tour packages and prices. In comparing “apples to apples” in relation to tours, nowhere has any other tourist agency been able to offer us the same service and group rates. Our touring day are “full” days, not just partial days. All of our previous tours have been with these wonderful agents, making all the arrangements for us.
4). Guides. We only secure the very best Israeli guides, guides who we know and/or have used before on previous tours. As your tour leader, I will be able to offer you profound and personalized insight to each site we will be traveling to. Our expert guide will only offer us the best of his knowledge. These guides are professional people and this is all they do! But I will also have the opportunity also to serve as your own guide as we walk and talk together on the site, leading in worship, over dinner, or offering insights on the bus itself, sharing our own expertise and insights ourselves. My pleasure comes in seeing you understand and appreciate the land of the Bible!
5). First-class travel. We secure 4 and 5 star hotels for overnight lodging. 2 excellent meals are provided at all times, with all tips handled by me as you tour leader. This makes your travel hassle free. We also travel in only the finest of motor coaches, providing a safe and comfortable environment for each passenger.
6). The size of our group. The size of the group is limited typically to anywhere between 25-50. By keeping the size of our group manageable, we are able to travel quicker and more efficiently than larger groups of 60+. Long-lasting friendships are made on our tours as well.
7). Evangelical/Bible-believing. This is primarily an evangelical, Bible-believing tour which emphasizes the Biblical and historical sites more than the “traditional sites.” I am a born-again pastor who loves the Lord and love sharing His redemptive story. I believe in the historicity and accuracy of Scripture.
8). Safety. Safety is always a concern for each traveler as well as for us. Despite what people hear on the news, Holyland travel is safe! If what you see on television or in newspapers intimidates you, we only go to areas that are free from potential violence. As we have found, you also will find both Israelis and Palestinians alike to be very friendly people. Having friends still in Israel, they are able to give me personal and accurate updates on the latest of political events. We only insist our drivers to take us to safe and secure areas.
9). Fun! We are able to offer you a fun and joyous trip. Although one goal of the tour is to help make the Bible come alive for you through the information you will receive, we will have a fun time doing so! You will be making long-lasting friends with other sisters and brothers in the Lord, sharing what we have common in Christ together!
10). Spiritual Inspiration. Through leading you in daily devotional times either in the bus or on site, you will sense a warm pastoral care for you. As we read Scripture together, pray together, and sing songs of worship and communion with guitar as well as accapella, your heart will be blest and changed forever! You will return with memories that will literally affect how you read your Bible the rest of your life! The Bible literally will come alive as you reflect upon the historical stories of Scripture and as you convey your experiences with others!
11). Group Dynamics. One of the marvels of group travel to Israel is the new friendships we will develop together in Christ. We always have enjoyed a wonderful blend of believers from all over the world. We come as strangers, yet conclude the tour as close friends in Christ. Finding commonality in our relationship with Jesus, life-long friendships are developed.
Your life will be blessed in immeasurable ways as you experience
first-hand the land of the Bible and the life and ministry of Jesus!
Aerial photo of Jerusalem