




Join this Unforgettable Christian Tour to Israel with Verse by Verse Ministry International and Pastor Brian Michaels

Verse by Verse Ministry International believes traveling to Israel is a life-changing event. After visiting the land of the Bible, you will read God’s Word with new eyes.
We invite you to join us as we experience insightful Bible teaching that brings Scripture to life. Walk in Jesus’ footsteps through Jerusalem and the Galilee region. Read Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount of Beatitudes, and explore the Old City of Jerusalem. Sail on the Sea of Galilee, share communion in the Garden Tomb and walk where Jesus walked.
This annual tour is a wonderful time to meet other VBVMI listeners from around the world who share a love for in-depth, verse-by-verse-style teaching. Together, we will encounter the beauty, culture and history of Israel.
The 2023 VBVMI Israel Tour will be taught by Pastor Brian Michaels, the pastor who baptized Steve Armstrong. Brian co-taught two VBVMI tours with Steve in addition to having visited Israel many other times.
We hope to see you in Israel in 2023 or on a future VBVMI tour!
Thank you,
VBVMI Team
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 (Depart For Israel)

October 11
Arrive in Israel
The modern metropolis of Tel Aviv overlooks the breathtaking Mediterranean coastline. Built on the ancient port of Jaffa, where Peter had his rooftop vision, Tel Aviv is home to one of the oldest harbors in the world. After passing through the Ben Gurion Airport (voted one of the best in the world), meet your group and share your first meal as you get to know one another.

October 12-15
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 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 tour's adventures with new friends.
Sites you'll see include:
- Southern Steps
- Davidson Center
- Western Wall & Plaza
- Jewish Quarter & Cardo
- Arab Quarter
- Christian Quarter
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Via Dolorosa
- Sisters of Zion
- Temple Mount Dig
- Tower of David Museum
- Cardo
- Saint Anne's Church
- Pool of Bethesda
- Armenian Quarter
- Mount Zion
- Upper Room
- Saint Peter's in Gallicantu
- City of David
- Mount of Olives
- View Temple Mount
- Palm Sunday Road
- Israel Museum: Model City & Shrine of the Book
- Dominus Flevit
- Garden of Gethsemane (Private Garden)
- Church of All Nations
- Garden Tomb
- Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum)
- Friends of Zion Heritage Center
- Antonia Fortress
- Haas Promenade

Judean Wilderness & Dead Sea Regions
Journey into the wilderness of Ein Gedi, the rocky refuge 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. Relax with new friends in these mineral-rich waters. Then celebrate all God is doing with a time of testimony and praise.
Sites you'll see include:
- Masada
- Ein Gedi
- Dead Sea & Swim
- Qumran

October 16
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

October 17-19
The Galilee, 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. 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. And 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:
- Nazareth Village
- Mount of Beatitudes
- Tel Dan
- Capernaum
- Mount Bental
- Mount Precipice / Nazareth Overlook
- Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee
- Baptism in the waters of the Jordan
- Caesarea Phillipi
- Magdala
- St. Peter’s Primacy

October 19
Departure
Actual departure time based on airline schedule.
Friday, October 20, 2023 (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
Included in the Tour:
- Teaching from Pastor Brian Michaels at significant biblical sites
- International round-trip group air transportation (not included in Tour Only option) and transfers to the group hotel
- Outstanding accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner provided daily during the tour, along with five lunches including the 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 up-to-date health and safety protocols available, including state-of-the-art Aura Air filtration systems on every motorcoach
Price |
Flights |
$3,178 |
Tour Only |
$4,398 |
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.



