November 5-17, 2027
Indulge in a 12-day pilgrimage to Israel in a fun and sacred atmosphere with friends from Cornerstone. Up to 40 people will be included in this unique experience. Singles are welcome too, and we suggest you recruit a friend to enjoy this trip with you. We will enjoy nice tourist-class hotel accommodations and delicious meals with room to spread out on our modern coach. We know your business might need you, so we've built in two afternoons of free time that coordinate with business mornings in the States so you can be available for your staff's questions during tax preparation time. Or have more play time! Our days will be full, rich and slow experiences for your senses, with spacious time on sites while we connect with God and each other in spiritual formation exercises and guided reflection times. Our aim is to facilitate deepening friendship with Jesus and provide the connections in the land that will take your Bible reading from black and white to living 3-D color, forever!
Some experiences planned across the regions of the Dead Sea, Sea of Galilee, and Jerusalem:
Shabbat dinner in the Galilee
Jordan River baptism
The Valley of Armageddon & Elijah's Mount Carmel
Nazareth
Capernaum
Jordan River baptism option
Mount of Beatitudes
First century Magdela: Home of Mary Magdelene where Jesus preached
Worship together on a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
Caesarea Phillipi: site of "who do you say that I am"
Gideon's Stream
Bet She'an: Roman Baths town, part of the Decapolis, Christianity thrived here
Walk the ramparts (city walls) around the Old City of Jerusalem
Prayer at the Western Wall (Wailing wall)
Shabbat dinner & quiet Saturday morning in Jerusalem
Mount of Olives
Gethsemane
Via Delorosa and stations of the cross
Caiaphas' house
The "upper room"
The Garden Tomb
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial
Biblical Garden memorial tree planting in the land
and much more
Shabbat dinner in the Galilee
Jordan River baptism
The Valley of Armageddon & Elijah's Mount Carmel
Nazareth
Capernaum
Jordan River baptism option
Mount of Beatitudes
First century Magdela: Home of Mary Magdelene where Jesus preached
Worship together on a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
Caesarea Phillipi: site of "who do you say that I am"
Gideon's Stream
Bet She'an: Roman Baths town, part of the Decapolis, Christianity thrived here
Walk the ramparts (city walls) around the Old City of Jerusalem
Prayer at the Western Wall (Wailing wall)
Shabbat dinner & quiet Saturday morning in Jerusalem
Mount of Olives
Gethsemane
Via Delorosa and stations of the cross
Caiaphas' house
The "upper room"
The Garden Tomb
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial
Biblical Garden memorial tree planting in the land
and much more
$4250/person/double occ.
$1200 single room supplement
$800 per person holds your place. Final payment, proof of insurance, and flight info due July 31, 2027.
Inclusions & Exclusions
We include in our pricing a limited number of people in the group (40 pilgrims + 1 leader), a dedicated spiritual leader to accompany the group in each of our spiritual formation exercises, a certified Israeli guide, a nice roomy bus & driver, a spacious itinerary with 2 free afternoons, all activities and entry fees, 4-star hotels with delicious buffets for fresh breakfasts and dinners, plus two lunches during the in-country experience. Additionally, we offer a pre-travel cultural prep meeting to help with knowing what to expect, meeting your team, and visa application details, and we offer a post-group reflection gathering if desired.
There will be a group flight available at an additional cost, and the pricing will be announced once we secure the flight (10-11 months ahead is when airlines post their routes for sale.) But if you'd prefer to book your favorite airline, seats, and travel itinerary or use points you may meet us at TLV airport. We will announce a meet up time in Winter 2026. Please let us know you do not want to be included in the group flight.
Not included: Lunches, snacks, tips, entry visas, travel & medical insurance, and souvenirs are on your own.
You will need to purchase your own travel insurance, including emergency medical.
We can apply together during your culture prep meeting for your ETA-IL a pre-approval entry "visa" for Israel (~$15) and/or possibly a UK or European entry ETA (~$20) if you have a layover city.
For tips plan for the following: guide $7-10/day; bus driver ($5-7/day); hotel staff ~$3/day among restaurant and bell boys or front desk (which is generally offered in smaller bills when service is rendered). For this 11-day in Israel trip $165-220 per person, in a mix of denominations.
Not included: Lunches, snacks, tips, entry visas, travel & medical insurance, and souvenirs are on your own.
You will need to purchase your own travel insurance, including emergency medical.
We can apply together during your culture prep meeting for your ETA-IL a pre-approval entry "visa" for Israel (~$15) and/or possibly a UK or European entry ETA (~$20) if you have a layover city.
For tips plan for the following: guide $7-10/day; bus driver ($5-7/day); hotel staff ~$3/day among restaurant and bell boys or front desk (which is generally offered in smaller bills when service is rendered). For this 11-day in Israel trip $165-220 per person, in a mix of denominations.
Register for your Birmingham Christian Family Magazine group trip here.
Downpayment and final payment can be made under our Donate button in header
or link to your specific trip's payment options here.
You may pay by Zelle or check if you prefer.
Ruth Israel Initiative
9 B Chatham Court
Pelham, AL 35124
Downpayment and final payment can be made under our Donate button in header
or link to your specific trip's payment options here.
You may pay by Zelle or check if you prefer.
Ruth Israel Initiative
9 B Chatham Court
Pelham, AL 35124