Join this Unforgettable Inspiration Holy Land Tour for Pastors & Ministry Leaders
What better place to connect with the Lord and receive a fresh vision for your ministry than the actual locations of Jesus’s ministry?
Inspiration will take care of all the details so you can step into Scripture. Walk along the shores of the Galilee, look out over the Temple Mount from the Mt. of Olives and wade in the waters of the Jordan. Your reading of the Bible and ministering of the Word will be changed forever! Inspiration’s proven world-class service is trusted by ministers, artists and leaders like Max Lucado, T.D. Jakes, MercyMe, David Jeremiah, Michael W. Smith, Tony Evans and Oliver North.
You'll be in good hands with a local Jewish believer as your guide. The tour will be directed by Michael Onifer, Vital Seed Ministries Director and Inspiration Cruises & Tours representative. Michael is the author of God, Israel & You, and brings many years' experience leading groups of pastors in Israel.
We look forward to seeing you in Jerusalem.
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Meet Your Inspiration Leader During Your Exceptional Travel Experience
Michael Onifer is the Vital Seed Ministry Director and Inspiration Cruises & Tours Representative. Michael is the author of God, Israel & You, and brings many years' experience leading groups of pastors in Israel. He has been to Israel over 40 times in the past 15 years advancing the Kingdom through inter-religious diplomacy and leadership development. He has worked with Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to combat anti-Semitism and cultivate relationships between Jewish communities and Evangelicals. In recent years, Michael’s work has focused on empowering Christian Palestinians and Christian Arabs throughout the Middle East.
Michael Onifer is the Vital Seed Ministry Director and Inspiration Cruises & Tours Representative. Michael is the author of God, Israel & You, and brings many years' experience leading groups of pastors in Israel. He has been to Israel over 40 times in the past 15 years advancing the Kingdom through inter-religious diplomacy and leadership development. He has worked with Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to combat anti-Semitism and cultivate relationships between Jewish communities and Evangelicals. In recent years, Michael’s work has focused on empowering Christian Palestinians and Christian Arabs throughout the Middle East.
Monday, January 22, 2024 (Depart for Israel)
January 23
Arrive in Israel
After passing through Ben Gurion Airport (voted one of the best in the world), you will meet your group and drive to Tiberias, the capital of Galilee. Explore this city with an impressive history and spiritual significance. Meet your group and share your first meal as you get to know one another.
January 24-26
The Galilee Region
Wake up to a sunrise on the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus walked on water and calmed the storm. Then sail these same waters in a first century replica boat. Learn of ancient Jewish traditions in Capernaum’s 4th century synagogue. Gather on the Mount of Beatitudes where the Sermon on the Mount was delivered millennia ago. Rededicate your faith while being baptized in the waters of the Jordan as your entire group worships and praises God.
Sites you'll see include:
- Mount of Beatitudes
- Capernaum
- St. Peter's Primacy
- Magdala
- Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee
- Baptisms in the Waters of the Jordan
Central Coast & Jezreel Valley
Worship and bond with your group as you get to know this lush valley, which produces much of the fresh fruit and vegetables you’ll enjoy every day of your tour. Visit Jesus’ hometown of Nazareth and encounter God on Mount Carmel, where Elijah called down fire from heaven. Look out over the Valley of Armageddon (Megiddo) as you gain new insights into biblical prophecy.
Sites you'll see include:
- Caesarea by the Sea
- Mount Carmel
- Megiddo
- Mount Precipice / Nazareth Overlook
- Nazareth Village
January 27-29
Jerusalem & The Old City
Walk the gold stone streets of Old City Jerusalem and meet Israelis shopping with you in the marketplace. Leave your own prayer at the Western Wall as you stand beside God’s chosen people at the holiest site in Jerusalem. Behold the famous Temple Mount; pray in the Garden of Gethsemane; sing in the Upper Room. Stand on the Mount of Olives and gaze at the gate that Jesus will walk through when He returns. Enjoy delicious Mediterranean dinners recounting the tour’s adventures with new friends.
Sites you'll see include:
- Israel Museum: Model City & Shrine of the Book
- Haas Promenade
- Mount of Olives
- View Temple Mount
- Palm Sunday Road
- Dominus Flevit
- Garden of Gethsemane (Private Garden)
- Church of All Nations
- Jewish Quarter & Cardo
- Arab Quarter
- Saint Anne's Church
- Pool of Bethesda
- Antonia Fortress
- Sisters of Zion
- Christian Quarter
- Via Dolorosa
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Western Wall
- Davidson Center
- Southern Steps
- Armenian Quarter
- St. Peter's in Gallicantu
- Mount Zion
- Upper Room
- City of David
- Yad Vashem
- Garden Tomb
January 29
Night Departure
Actual departure time based on airline schedule.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 (Arrive Home)
*All dates & locations subject to change
Home of the Bible
Israel is a place where hidden oases are tucked away amid windswept deserts, where rocky cliffs were carved by ancient rivers and where historical ruins lie within sight of modern architecture. A melting pot of religion, culture and spiritual depth, a Christian tour to Israel is far more than a typical vacation. It is a journey into the origins of belief—one that will connect your faith today with the depth and power of the Christian story. For followers of Christ, a trip to the Holy Land is a once-in-a-lifetime experience in a place that doesn’t just bring the Bible to life but adds a visual dimension to the beliefs you’ve staked your life upon.
Biblical Sites
Visit the places of the Bible to see where Jesus lived, walked and where His disciples began sharing the Gospel of His love.
Middle Eastern Culture
Soak in the sights, sounds and life of a culture from across the globe.
Historic Landscapes
Come see the variegated deserts, gardens, oases and seas of the Middle East.
Tour Pricing
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR
- Special tour rate for pastors (certificate of ordination required for discounted air ticket)
- International round-trip group air transportation (not included in Tour Only option) and transfers to group hotel
- Outstanding accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner provided daily during the tour, along with four lunches including the special St. Peter’s Fish Lunch
- Israel’s best tour-operators and licensed, hand-picked tour guides
- All porterage, taxes and gratuities; Entrance fees to all sites
- The most up-to-date health and safety protocols available, including state-of-the-art Aura Air filtration systems on every motorcoach
Price |
Flights |
$2,278 |
Tour Only |
$2,998 |
From New York (JFK)* |
MON - FRI 8:30AM - 5:00PM (PACIFIC TIME)
BE SURE TO BOOK THROUGH INSPIRATION:This event is exclusive to those who book in advance through Inspiration Cruises & Tours. Booking through a secondary travel agent at the same hotels will not allow you to participate in any event programming.
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