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Join Colorado friends as we pilgrimage to Israel (with +2-day Jordan option)
October 4th-15th (or 17th)
6-25-26 update:
These dates are now being rescheduled for March 18-28, 2028.  We are currently refunding all down payments and included flights. Thanks for your patience as we get those back to you. You'll need to re-register if you choose to join the 2028 dates. 

 Click to Register at Jotforms, Couples may now register using one form! 
The Colorado Springs folks who are just registering will need to choose trip configuration #2 on the drop-down list at Jotforms.

There you choose to add the group flight/not. We are now planning to fly in/out of Amman, Jordan
   Jordan 2-days/ or not.
2. Downpayment on this website (link below or by "donate" button above or by Mail.
​You may mail a paper check/money order or click below to
​pay by card a down payment of $500 per traveler.

Some places we plan to visit:

(explore more details)
Dead Sea
Negev Desert & Ramon Crater
Nazareth
Mount of Beatitudes
Hermon Winery
Caesarea Phillipi

Capernaum
Sea of Galilee boat ride
​Jordan River
Church of the Nativity (Bethlehem)
Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Garden Tomb
Mount Olives
Gethsemane
​Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial

Costs 

$3770 (land only) per person/double occ.
add-on options:
$1100 additional for a solo room.
$690 additional for Jordan/Petra 2 nights
(fly home from Amman at 11 am 10-17-2026).
Flight w transfer & 1 night shared hotel in Amman and Jordan entry visa 1850.00
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Your $3770 tour fee covers:
Israel Trips include accommodation, breakfasts and dinners, and entrance to sites, guides, bus & driver (& their tips). However, lunches, health & trip insurance (required), and souvenirs are on your own. Small tips in $1s & $5s (total of about $35) should be brought per person for the Jordan add-on group.
Insurance: Here is a handful of options to shop at Swiftest to choose from. OR
​My favorite is TravelInsurance.com. Fill out a form and get some quotes in seconds, right on screen (not to your email).
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Links for your travel authorizations: (1 or 2 are needed)
Everyone needs to apply for this one:
Israel ETA application (cost is 25 shekels) read the overview & then click the "Apply for an ETA-IL" blue button.

If you plan to leave the airport on the London Layover you need the UK one too:

UK ETA application (cost is 20 pounds) scroll down to "Start Now" green button.
Both ETAs  are good for 2 years for visits up to 90 days each.


  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
    • Meet the Board
    • Faith Immersion Study results
    • FAQ >
      • FAQ-Church
      • Grafted In
      • Jewish Roots of Christianity
      • What is Zionism
      • Third Temple
    • Ruth as an allegory
  • Trips
    • Israel Entry New requirements
    • Fall 2026 Pilgrimage
    • March 2027 Cornerstone Elevated Pilgrimage
    • Sept 2027 Hazelrig Friends
    • Oct-Nov 2027 3-country Archeology Expedition
    • Nov 2027 Cornerstone pilgrimage
    • March 2028 Colorado group
    • Past Trip Reviews
  • Resources
    • B-4 you GO >
      • The Israel Game
      • packing suggestions
      • at-home Tour via Youtube videos
      • Reading Prep
      • Walking prep
      • Food In Israel
      • Prayer team Building
      • Team Meetings
      • Phone options
      • Pastors benefits to an Israel trip
    • books to prepare for your journey
    • 2023 summer learning
    • Kims Youtube interviews
    • Brandi's book reviews
  • Donate
    • Pay on my trip
  • Soul Care
    • View Spiritual Directors
    • How to get started with soul care
    • planting SD in Israel