Join CeCe Winans, Steven Curtis Chapman and Michael W. Smith on this Unforgettable Tour of Israel!
Friends,
We can not express how exciting it is to invite you to join us on our upcoming trip to the Holy Land: Israel.
Israel is a land where the ancient past and modern present sit side-by-side. One moment you’ll be taking in magnificent skyscrapers overlooking the Mediterranean; the next you’ll be examining ancient ruins that have been there since Old Testament days. There’s so much to see and do, from the Sea of Galilee to the busy markets of Jerusalem. But the spiritual meaning is what brings believers to Israel again and again. When you visit places like the Mount of Olives or the Garden of Gethsemane, you are literally walking where Jesus walked.
Those historical locations will be the focus of our tour: Masada, the Mount of Beatitudes, Caesarea Philippi—you’ll even have the chance to be baptized in the waters of Jordan. And then there’s Jerusalem, where we’ll worship in the city Jesus traveled to for worship. We’ll take communion in the city where He and the disciples had the Last Supper. We’ll study the Gospels in the place where He died and rose again. It’s hard to overstate the impact on your life and faith!
The fact that the three of us are going to make this trip together and invite some of you to join is hard to even imagine. There will be moments of worship, prayer and songs that we believe will take on new meaning when we get to sing them together, with you, in the Holy Land.
We can’t wait to share Israel with you, because we know it will change you (and us). We truly believe God has something special planned for us in 2024. We hope you can join us in The Land!
God Bless,
We can not express how exciting it is to invite you to join us on our upcoming trip to the Holy Land: Israel.
Israel is a land where the ancient past and modern present sit side-by-side. One moment you’ll be taking in magnificent skyscrapers overlooking the Mediterranean; the next you’ll be examining ancient ruins that have been there since Old Testament days. There’s so much to see and do, from the Sea of Galilee to the busy markets of Jerusalem. But the spiritual meaning is what brings believers to Israel again and again. When you visit places like the Mount of Olives or the Garden of Gethsemane, you are literally walking where Jesus walked.
Those historical locations will be the focus of our tour: Masada, the Mount of Beatitudes, Caesarea Philippi—you’ll even have the chance to be baptized in the waters of Jordan. And then there’s Jerusalem, where we’ll worship in the city Jesus traveled to for worship. We’ll take communion in the city where He and the disciples had the Last Supper. We’ll study the Gospels in the place where He died and rose again. It’s hard to overstate the impact on your life and faith!
The fact that the three of us are going to make this trip together and invite some of you to join is hard to even imagine. There will be moments of worship, prayer and songs that we believe will take on new meaning when we get to sing them together, with you, in the Holy Land.
We can’t wait to share Israel with you, because we know it will change you (and us). We truly believe God has something special planned for us in 2024. We hope you can join us in The Land!
God Bless,
CeCe Winans | Steven Curtis Chapman | Michael W. Smith
Meet These Special Guests During Your Exceptional Travel Experience
Winans’ melodic journey spans over 40 years of recording and performing, influencing a generation of gospel and secular vocalists over the course of her astonishing career. Her mantel today holds a staggering 15 GRAMMY Awards, 27 Dove Awards, 15 Stellar Awards, Soul Train Awards and Essence Awards. She’s been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Nashville Music City Walk of Fame, in addition to being named a Trailblazer of Soul by BMI and garnering multiple NAACP Image Awards and more.
She’s sold in excess of 5 million albums in the US, topping the Gospel charts repeatedly while crossing over with smashes like "Count On Me," her stunning duet with Whitney Houston from the multi-platinum Waiting To Exhale soundtrack, which cracked the Top 10 on the Pop, R&B, and Adult Contemporary charts. She has performed everywhere from Oprah to The White House, including The American Music Awards and The Kennedy Center Honors, paying tribute to the late legendary actress, Cicely Tyson.
She’s sold in excess of 5 million albums in the US, topping the Gospel charts repeatedly while crossing over with smashes like "Count On Me," her stunning duet with Whitney Houston from the multi-platinum Waiting To Exhale soundtrack, which cracked the Top 10 on the Pop, R&B, and Adult Contemporary charts. She has performed everywhere from Oprah to The White House, including The American Music Awards and The Kennedy Center Honors, paying tribute to the late legendary actress, Cicely Tyson.
Winans’ melodic journey spans over 40 years of recording and performing, influencing a generation of gospel and secular vocalists over the course of her astonishing career. Her mantel today holds a staggering 15 GRAMMY Awards, 27 Dove Awards, 15 Stellar Awards, Soul Train Awards and Essence Awards. She’s been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Nashville Music City Walk of Fame, in addition to being named a Trailblazer of Soul by BMI and garnering multiple NAACP Image Awards and more.
She’s sold in excess of 5 million albums in the US, topping the Gospel charts repeatedly while crossing over with smashes like "Count On Me," her stunning duet with Whitney Houston from the multi-platinum Waiting To Exhale soundtrack, which cracked the Top 10 on the Pop, R&B, and Adult Contemporary charts. She has performed everywhere from Oprah to The White House, including The American Music Awards and The Kennedy Center Honors, paying tribute to the late legendary actress, Cicely Tyson.
She’s sold in excess of 5 million albums in the US, topping the Gospel charts repeatedly while crossing over with smashes like "Count On Me," her stunning duet with Whitney Houston from the multi-platinum Waiting To Exhale soundtrack, which cracked the Top 10 on the Pop, R&B, and Adult Contemporary charts. She has performed everywhere from Oprah to The White House, including The American Music Awards and The Kennedy Center Honors, paying tribute to the late legendary actress, Cicely Tyson.
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In a career that has spanned more than three decades, Steven Curtis Chapman is the most-awarded artist in Christian music history. With 59 GMA Dove Awards, 5 GRAMMY®Awards, an American Music Award, and a historic 50 No. 1 singles, he has sold more than 11 million albums with 10 RIAA-Certified® Gold or Platinum albums to his credit. In 2022, Chapman was the first Christian music songwriter to receive a BMI Icon Award.
His songs of hope have also crossed genres, seeing collaborations with Glenn Campbell, Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, Ricky Skaggs, Brad Paisley, and Mitchell Tenpenny. As a vocal supporter of adoption, Chapman along with his wife Mary Beth founded Show Hope in 2003, a nonprofit organization that helps restore the hope of a family to orphans. In 2017, Chapman also became a best-selling author with his memoir, Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story.
His songs of hope have also crossed genres, seeing collaborations with Glenn Campbell, Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, Ricky Skaggs, Brad Paisley, and Mitchell Tenpenny. As a vocal supporter of adoption, Chapman along with his wife Mary Beth founded Show Hope in 2003, a nonprofit organization that helps restore the hope of a family to orphans. In 2017, Chapman also became a best-selling author with his memoir, Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story.
In a career that has spanned more than three decades, Steven Curtis Chapman is the most-awarded artist in Christian music history. With 59 GMA Dove Awards, 5 GRAMMY®Awards, an American Music Award, and a historic 50 No. 1 singles, he has sold more than 11 million albums with 10 RIAA-Certified® Gold or Platinum albums to his credit. In 2022, Chapman was the first Christian music songwriter to receive a BMI Icon Award.
His songs of hope have also crossed genres, seeing collaborations with Glenn Campbell, Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, Ricky Skaggs, Brad Paisley, and Mitchell Tenpenny. As a vocal supporter of adoption, Chapman along with his wife Mary Beth founded Show Hope in 2003, a nonprofit organization that helps restore the hope of a family to orphans. In 2017, Chapman also became a best-selling author with his memoir, Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story.
His songs of hope have also crossed genres, seeing collaborations with Glenn Campbell, Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, Ricky Skaggs, Brad Paisley, and Mitchell Tenpenny. As a vocal supporter of adoption, Chapman along with his wife Mary Beth founded Show Hope in 2003, a nonprofit organization that helps restore the hope of a family to orphans. In 2017, Chapman also became a best-selling author with his memoir, Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story.
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Michael W. Smith has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 35+ years. During his storied career, he’s written and recorded over 36 No. 1 songs, been bestowed with three GRAMMY® Awards and 45 Dove Awards, one American Music Award, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums.
More than just an outstanding songwriter and performer, Smith has given back to the global community throughout his career. Smith has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa, started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through Compassion International. He has also written several bestselling books, including Old Enough To Know and Friends Are Friends Forever.
More than just an outstanding songwriter and performer, Smith has given back to the global community throughout his career. Smith has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa, started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through Compassion International. He has also written several bestselling books, including Old Enough To Know and Friends Are Friends Forever.
Michael W. Smith has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 35+ years. During his storied career, he’s written and recorded over 36 No. 1 songs, been bestowed with three GRAMMY® Awards and 45 Dove Awards, one American Music Award, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums.
More than just an outstanding songwriter and performer, Smith has given back to the global community throughout his career. Smith has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa, started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through Compassion International. He has also written several bestselling books, including Old Enough To Know and Friends Are Friends Forever.
More than just an outstanding songwriter and performer, Smith has given back to the global community throughout his career. Smith has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa, started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through Compassion International. He has also written several bestselling books, including Old Enough To Know and Friends Are Friends Forever.
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Tuesday, April 2, 2024 (Depart for Israel)
April 3
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. Share your first meal, and spend time getting to know one another. Explore this city with an impressive history and spiritual significance.
April 4 – 7
The Galilee Region, Golan Heights & Northern Boundary
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. Gather on the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount, millennia ago.
Sites you'll see include:
- Mount of Beatitudes
- Capernaum
- St. Peter’s Primacy
- Magdala
- Caesarea Philippi
- Tel Dan
- Mount Bental
- Boat Ride in 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. Encounter God on Mount Carmel, where Elijah called down fire from heaven. And 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
- Nazareth Village
- Mount Precipice / Nazareth Overlook
April 8 – 11
Jerusalem & The Old City
Walk the 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 and 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 another delicious Mediterranean dinner recounting the day’s adventure 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
- Church of All Nations
- Arab Quarter
- Saint Anne's Church
- Pool of Bethesda
- Antonia Fortress
- Sisters of Zion
- Christian Quarter
- Via Dolorosa
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Jewish Quarter & Cardo
- Western Wall
- Davidson Center
- Southern Steps
- Armenian Quarter
- St. Peter's in Gallicantu
- Mount Zion
- Upper Room
- City of David
- Friends of Zion Heritage Center
- Yad Vashem
- Garden Tomb
Judean Wilderness & Dead Sea Regions
Journey into the wilderness of Ein Gedi, the rocky wilderness where David penned the Psalms. Get a bird’s eye view from the famous Fortress of Masada. Then, enjoy the beautiful descent down to the lowest point on Earth: the Dead Sea. Conclude your tour with new friends by relaxing in these mineral-rich waters.
Sites you'll see include:
- Masada
- Qumran
- Ein Gedi
- Dead Sea & Swim
April 11
Night Departure
Friday, April 12, 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 are 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
- Exclusive concerts featuring CeCe Winans, Steven Curtis Chapman and Michael W. Smith
- Study materials for your pre-tour preparation
- 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 a special St. Peter’s Fish Lunch
- Israel’s best tour-operators and licensed, hand-picked tour guides
- Travel by private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach
- All porterage, taxes and gratuities; Entrance fees to all sites
- The most advanced health and safety protocols throughout the tour, including state-of-the-art Aura Air filtration systems on every motorcoach
3 STAR ACCOMMODATIONS |
|
Starting Price |
Flights |
$4,898 |
Tour Only |
$5,898 |
New York (JFK) |
$5,898 |
Newark (EWR) |
$5,958 |
Washington D.C. (IAD) |
$5,998 |
Atlanta (ATL) |
$5,998 |
Los Angeles (LAX) |
4 STAR ACCOMMODATIONS* |
|
Starting Price |
Flights |
$5,528 |
Tour Only |
$6,648 |
New York (JFK) |
$6,648 |
Newark (EWR) |
$6,698 |
Washington D.C. (IAD) |
$6,798 |
Atlanta (ATL) |
$6,698 |
Los Angeles (LAX) |
5 STAR DELUXE ACCOMMODATIONS* |
|
Starting Price |
Flights |
$7,568 |
Tour Only |
$8,668 |
New York (JFK) |
$8,668 |
Newark (EWR) |
$8,738 |
Washington D.C. (IAD) |
$8,838 |
Atlanta (ATL) |
$8,758 |
Los Angeles (LAX) |
SIGNATURE SERVICE OPTION |
*Room upgrades available. Click Book Online for pricing details
Prices are per passenger based on double occupancy. Taxes and gratuities are included in the advertised rates. For single occupancy rates and room share program details, please call prior to booking.
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