A Biblical Tour for Lovers of Israel

A Biblical Tour
for Lovers of Israel

Israel, Then & Now

Israel,
Then & Now

Experience an 11-Day Biblical Tour Across Israel’s Holy Land

With a special invitation to the Opening Ceremony of the Prayer Garden at Yardenit.

Hosted By

Bishop Dr. Jeffrey Larson and his
wife Mary.

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Dear Lovers of Israel,

We are so pleased and honored to invite you to join us December 2-11 for the grand launch of The Prayer Garden at Yardenit at the Jordan River and a very special tour of the Holy Land.

Our time together will begin where the Ark of the Covenant was returned from the Philistines, the Valley of Elah where David fought Goliath, and floating in the salty and mineral-rich Dead Sea. And that’s just part of Day 1!

We will explore parts of Israel that will expand your understanding of Scripture and give you an historic perspective. And for those of you who have been there before, you will have the opportunity to see and learn things you haven’t seen before, and have the opportunity to be a Watchman on the Wall by having your name engraved on The Prayer Garden wall.

Unlike some tours, you won’t be bussed from a central location. We will travel to different sites and will spend several days in each location getting to know more about each area. So when you soak in the Dead Sea, you will go to your hotel room to freshen up before dinner, instead of riding a bus back to lodging that is far away.

Our Ceremony at The Prayer Garden will be amazing and will feature some very special guests from around the globe. Following baptisms, we will have communion and a special groundbreaking ceremony in the Garden.

We hope you will join us for this epic adventure. It wouldn’t be the same without you!

Love and Blessings,
Bishop Dr. Jeffrey Larson

EXPLORE BIBLICAL SITES ACROSS ISRAEL

Biblical Tour Details

TOUR DATES

11-Days

December 2 – 12, 2025

DEPARTURE

FROM DFW

$5,497* per person (total tour cost)

DEPARTURE

FROM JFK

$5,347* per person (total tour cost)

DEPARTURE

SELF-PAY

$3,797 per person (total tour cost)

Included in Price

Round-Trip Airfare

Deluxe Motor Coaches

Breakfast & Dinner Daily

Guided Sightseeing

Site Entrance Fees

First-Class Hotels

Gratuities of $165

* Prices based on double occupancy/two persons sharing a room. Includes US & Intl. departure taxes/fuel & gratuities. Additional departure cities are available upon request. Not Included in Price – Passports, visas, vaccinations (if required), laundry, lunches not on the tour menu (food outside of the contracted menu will be billed prior to leaving the hotel or restaurant), excursions not listed, telephone/international data, mini-bar, alcohol, other beverages, airport transfers on non-qualifying flights, portage at airports, excess baggage fees, additional airline fees after registration, travel insurance, and all other items not explicitly mentioned.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

11-Day Intinerary

Embark on an immersive 11-day pilgrimage that brings Scripture to life — from floating in the Dead Sea and hiking Masada at dawn to worshiping on the Sea of Galilee and walking the ancient streets of Jerusalem. You’ll travel in comfort with first-class hotels, deluxe coaches, expert guides, and daily meals, all culminating in your exclusive invitation to the Sunrise Opening Ceremony of the Prayer Garden at Yardenit — a once-in-a-lifetime moment of renewal on the banks of the Jordan River. Limited spots available for this transformational journey — reserve by registering your place today!

TOUR CODE: LARSON25

DAY 1

Tuesday, December 2

Depart U.S.A. for Israel.

  • Tour members meet for our overnight flight to Tel Aviv; sit back, relax, and prepare for a life-changing experience. Tomorrow you will be walking where Jesus walked!

DAY 2

Wednesday, December 3

We arrive at the Ben Gurion Airport.

  • Upon passport control, securing our luggage, and meeting our guide, we bus to our hotel in the Tel Aviv area for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3

Thursday, December 4

Beit Shemesh Valley of Elah Beersheba Dead Sea

  • Explore the Shephelah, visiting Beit Shemesh on the Sorek Valley and reenacting David vs. Goliath at Azekah.
  • Tour ancient Beersheba and see Josiah’s reforms at Arad.
  • Drive to the Dead Sea—float in its salty waters before dinner and overnight.

DAY 4

Friday, December 5

Masada Ein Gedi Qumran Jericho Tiberia

  • Ascend Masada by cable car (or Snake Path) to Herod’s fortress.
  • Hike Ein Gedi’s waterfalls, spot ibex, and read David’s story.
  • Visit the Essene settlement at Qumran (Dead Sea Scrolls).
  • Lunch in Jericho, then drive north to the Sea of Galilee for a three-night stay.

DAY 5

Saturday, December 6

Golan Heights Katzrin Caesarea Philippi Dan

  • Scenic overlook of the northeast Galilee at Bethsaida.
  • Explore Gamla’s ancient synagogue and Katzrin’s Talmudic village.
  • Visit Caesarea Philippi (Peter’s confession) and Dan’s springs and gate.Overnight in Tiberias.

DAY 6 – Prayer Garden Opening Ceremony

The Jordan River flowing through the Prayer Garden at Yardenit

Sunday, December 7

Mt. Arbel Chorazin Capernaum Prayer Garden at Yardenit Mt. of Beatitudes

  • Hike (or bus) Mt. Arbel for panoramic views.
  • See Chorazin’s “seat of Moses” and read in Capernaum’s 4th-5th c. synagogue.
  • Worship on the Sea of Galilee and view the 1986 “Jesus boat.
  • The new Prayer Garden at Yardenit, with an optional Jordan River baptism, then Matthew 5 on the Mount of Beatitudes.
  • Overnight in Tiberias.

DAY 7

Monday, December 8

Nazareth Megiddo Mt. Carmel Caesarea Jerusalem

  • View Nazareth from the “precipice” and tour Megiddo (Armageddon).
  • Ascend Mt. Carmel (Elijah vs. prophets of Baal), then explore Roman Caesarea Maritima.
  • Continue to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.

DAY 8

Tuesday, December 9

Mt. of Olives Dominus Flevit Gethsemane Pools of Bethesda & St. Anne’s Church Via Dolorosa Holy Sepulchre Herodium Bethlehem

  • Sunrise orientation over Jerusalem; ponder Christ’s weeping at Dominus Flevit and meditate in Gethsemane.
  • Visit Bethesda and acoustical St. Anne’s, walk the Via Dolorosa to the Holy Sepulchre.
  • Afternoon at Herodium, then Bethlehem’s Shepherds’ Field and Nativity Church.Shopping at an olive-wood store; overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 9

Wednesday, December 10

Old City Jewish Quarter Friends of Zion Museum Temple Institute Israel Museum Yad Vashem

  • Enter the Old City via the Dung Gate; pray at the Western Wall.
  • Tour the Temple Institute’s preparations for a Third Temple and the Friends of Zion Museum.
  • See the Israel Museum’s scale model of Herodian Jerusalem and major artifacts, then reflect at Yad Vashem. Overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 10

Thursday, December 11

Garden Tomb City of David Hezekiah’s Tunnel Southern Wall Excavations Tower of David Museum Farewell Dinner Transfer to airport

  • Communion service at the Garden Tomb. Walk David’s palace excavations; brave Hezekiah’s Tunnel (bring flashlight & water shoes).
  • Explore Robinson’s Arch, ascend Temple steps, and visit the Tower of David.
  • Enjoy a farewell dinner before your overnight return flight.

DAY 11

Friday, December 12

Arrive in U.S.A.

  • Today you arrive home, clear customs, and make your connecting flights, carrying memories of an unforgettable pilgrimage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to questions about the tour. Email us if you need more information.

TOUR CODE: LARSON25

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The tour runs from December 2 through December 12, 2025, with departures from Dallas–Ft. Worth priced at $5,497 and New York priced at $5,347; departures from additional cities are available upon request.

The price covers round-trip U.S. and international airfare, deluxe motor coach transportation, all breakfasts and dinners, guided sightseeing with entrance fees, first-class hotel accommodations, and gratuities totaling $165 for guides, drivers, and hotel staff, as well as taxes and fuel surcharges of $721.

Excluded are passports and visas, any required vaccinations, lunches not specifically listed on the tour menu, optional excursions, phone and data charges, minibar or other extra beverages, airport transfers for non-qualifying flights, portage, excess baggage fees, additional airline surcharges, travel insurance, and any items not expressly mentioned in the brochure.

A $500 deposit is due at registration, followed by a second $500 payment within 21 days of registering, and the final balance must be paid no later than 120 days before departure; late registrants (those booking within 120 days of departure) must pay in full and may incur a $300 late fee, and failure to pay by 90 days before departure will result in cancellation and forfeiture of the deposit.

Cancellations made more than 121 days before departure incur a $500 administrative fee plus any airline penalties; cancellations between 120 and 91 days before departure incur a $1,500 fee; between 90 and 75 days, a $2,750 fee; between 74 and 60 days, 85 % of the total tour cost; and within 59 days of departure, 100 % of the total cost is non-refundable; all cancellations must be submitted in writing.

Yes; land-only pricing is $3,797 per person (excluding flights), and you will be responsible for your own airport transfers or extra overnight stays; changing to land-only after 120 days before departure will incur a $195 fee.

Tour pricing is based on a minimum of 26 travelers; if the group size falls to 25–20 people, a $95 per-person supplement applies, and if it falls to 19–15 people, a $175 per-person supplement applies; groups of fewer than 15 travelers may be canceled.

Accommodations are in first-class hotels on a double-occupancy basis, and a single-room supplement of $1,195 applies when a private room is requested; roommates will be assigned whenever possible to avoid the supplement.

The itinerary is rated between Level 4 (“Very Active”) and Level 5 (“Energetic”), which includes walking on uneven surfaces, climbing steps, and optional hikes such as wading through Hezekiah’s Tunnel.

Travel insurance is strongly recommended, and the brochure suggests using Travel Guard with agent code 127152 for coverage.

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your scheduled return date, and any required visas vary by nationality and must be obtained at your own expense before departure.

You can register online at RegisterNow.ittworld.com using Tour Code LARSON25. The tour will be hosted by Bishop Dr. Jeffrey and Mary Larson along with Moshe Bar Zvi.

If circumstances beyond the operator’s control necessitate changes to flights or included sites, you will be notified in writing; additional nights due to itinerary adjustments cost $195 per person per night (or $295 for a single room), and any requested deviations must be submitted in writing by 120 days before departure, with no changes permitted within 90 days of departure.

The Prayer Garden at Yardenit is a project enhancing the sacred biblical land located at the historical Jordan River, where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. With more than 900,000 Christian visitors a year, the Prayer Garden at Yardenit is a powerful symbol of unity between Christians and Jews. By participating in this project, your church becomes a Watchman on the Wall by making a public declaration of its support for Israel, standing in solidarity with the Holy Land, and contributing to a meaningful legacy that honors a shared historical heritage.
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LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

Experience an 11-Day Biblical Tour Across Israel

TOUR CODE: LARSON25