It is our privilege to invite you on a journey of a lifetime to visit Israel with The Israel Tour Company. There is no finer company with which to plan and experience Israel. They do everything possible to insure our safety and comfort in order to maximize our experience in this special place! It will be a life-changing journey for you and, what is even better, we get to do it together! 

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We are targeting March 19-29, 2020 to launch our tour. This 11-day adventure will take us to all of the most significant locations in Israel that are so foundational to our faith. We will fly out of Portland, OR and arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. We will be met by our amazing guide, Philip Kool, and our driver for our time in the country. We will travel in a superior, air-conditioned coach throughout Israel. From our home base for two nights on the Mediterrranean Sea, we will head north to Caesarea Maritima, see the Roman Aquaduct, Mount Carmel, and then on to the Valley of Armageddon. The next several days will be spent touring in the Galilee visiting Nazareth and the Mount of Beatitudes. We'll enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, and a baptism service in the waters of the Jordan, and journey to the furthermost point of Jesus's travels -- Caesarea Philippi.

 

These are just a few highlights as we transverse the country on our journey south to the Holy City, Jerusalem! Along the way we will see the ancient city of Beit She ‘an, the Springs of En Gedi, Masada and the Dead Sea. We'll spend the night in the desert at the base of Masada just as the Roman legions did 2000 years ago, before finally ascending to Jerusalem! While there we will get to see the Western Wall, visit Temple Mount, and follow the steps of Jesus on His journey to the Cross. We will visit Gethsemane and the Tomb of Jesus and discover for ourselves that it is indeed empty! We will celebrate Shabbat together on Friday and visit other significant sites in the Old City. 

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The Israel Tour Company has thought through every detail to make this experience a pilgrimage of faith that you will never forget. The pace is very relaxed and contemplative time is provided to allow the significance of this land to penetrate our hearts. The group will be limited to less than 50 people so that we will have maximum flexibility and comfort as we explore the Land of Jesus. New friendships will be forged and experiencing where the Scriptures took place will deeply imprint your life forever. We will learn, pray, worship, eat wonderful meals and laugh the entire way. It is truly an adventure of joy!

 

We hope you will invest in this experience and join my wife Susan and I, along with many from our FC Family, in Israel!