Who plans the trip — and how long has Christian Israel Tours been running?

Christian Israel Tours is a US-Israeli operator founded in 1984. We have led Christian groups through the Holy Land for over 40 years from offices in Boca Raton, Florida and Tel Aviv, Israel. Every itinerary is designed in-house and run with Israel Ministry of Tourism-licensed guides.

Where do your tours actually go in the Holy Land?

Our standard 9–11 day Christian itineraries cover Jerusalem (Old City, Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Holy Sepulchre, Garden Tomb, Western Wall), Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee region (Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Magdala), Nazareth, Mount Tabor, the Dead Sea, Masada, and Caesarea Maritima. Many groups add a 2-night Jordan extension covering Petra, Wadi Rum, and Mount Nebo.

How much does a Holy Land tour with you cost?

Fully-inclusive 9–11 day Christian Israel tours from US gateways generally run $4,500–$6,000 per person twin-share in 2026. That covers round-trip airfare, 4-star hotels, daily breakfast and dinner, licensed guide, all entrance fees, transportation, and gratuities for guide and driver. Adding a 2-night Petra/Jordan extension typically adds $850–$1,200 per person.

When can my church group travel with you?

We run pastor-hosted departures throughout 2026 and 2027, with peak seasons in March–May (Holy Week and Easter pilgrimages) and September–November (Sukkot and ideal weather). Custom group itineraries can depart any month of the year. We recommend booking 6–10 months ahead to lock in pricing and hotel blocks.

Is Israel safe for Christian tour groups right now?

We monitor US State Department guidance and Israeli security advisories daily and adjust itineraries as needed. Israel is one of the most heavily-secured tourism destinations in the world, and Christian sites operate under extra security during high-traffic seasons. We strongly recommend trip cancellation insurance and offer full refunds for departures we ourselves cancel due to safety concerns.

Are there fixed weekly departures?

Yes — every departure on this program is on a Sunday. The full list of available dates through Feb 2027 is shown on the booking page; we follow the published Diesenhaus calendar.

Are children welcome?

Children sharing a parents' room receive a child rate (varies by package). Some itineraries crossing into Jordan have a minimum age of 5; the booking page calls this out per tour.

Is the tour available with a private car?

Yes — the same itinerary is also offered with a private car and private guide. Pricing is on request; contact us for a tailored quote.

Is a private car upgrade available?

Yes — per-person supplement scales with party size (from $1,006 for 8 pax to $5,730 for 2 pax). Contact us for a tailored quote.

Hosted group tour

Extended Interfaith & Eilat

A 15-day Israel journey — Galilee, Jerusalem, Masada and the Dead Sea — ending with three nights on the Red Sea in Eilat.

15 days

Israel

25 departures available

About this tour

The full 12-day Classic Interfaith journey plus three nights on the Red Sea. Tel Aviv, the Galilee and five Jerusalem nights cover the Old City, Bethlehem, Masada and the Dead Sea — before heading south to Eilat for Timna Park and the Ramon Crater.

Highlights

The full 12-day Classic Interfaith

Tel Aviv, the Galilee & Safed

Five Jerusalem nights — Old City

Bethlehem, Masada and the Dead Sea

Three Red Sea nights in Eilat

Timna Park & the Ramon Crater

Day-by-day itinerary

Arrival in Tel Aviv

Land at Ben Gurion and transfer to Tel Aviv. Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv: Old Jaffa & Carmel Market

Explore Old Jaffa, Neve Tzedek, and Carmel Market before visiting the ANU Museum of the Jewish People. Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Beit Guvrin & Gaza Envelope

Tour the UNESCO caves of Beit Guvrin and reflect at the Nova Festival memorial in Sderot. Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Free Day in Tel Aviv

Leisure day on the Mediterranean coast. Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Caesarea, Mount Carmel & Nazareth

Drive north along the coast to Caesarea, Mount Carmel, and Nazareth. Overnight at a Galilee kibbutz.

Safed & Golan Heights

Discover the hilltop artist quarter of Safed and the Golan Heights, including wine tasting. Overnight at the kibbutz.

Sea of Galilee & Jordan Valley

Visit Capernaum, Tabgha, Mount of Beatitudes, Beit Alpha, and Qasr El Yahud before continuing to Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Old City & Bethlehem

Mount of Olives, the Old City, and Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Overnight in Jerusalem. *Subject to security conditions.

Jerusalem: Yad Vashem & Israel Museum

Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, Ein Karem, and the Israel Museum. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Masada & the Dead Sea

Qumran caves, Masada by cable car, and float in the therapeutic Dead Sea. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Free Day in Jerusalem

Leisure in Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Negev Desert & Timna Park

Head south through the Negev to Timna Park and its ancient copper mines. Overnight in Eilat.

Free Day in Eilat

Leisure on the Red Sea (optional Petra day trip available; supplement applies). Overnight in Eilat.

Eilat Reef & Ramon Crater

Eilat Underwater Observatory and Makhtesh Ramon en route north. Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Departure

Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure.

Every package runs the same itinerary

Available packages

What's included

Transfer on arrival and departure (from/to Ben Gurion Airport)
Assistance at the airport upon arrival
14 nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis
2 dinners at Hotel Kibbutz Lavi
10 touring days as per itinerary, with English-speaking guide
Entrance fees to the sites visited as per itinerary

Not included

Optional Petra day trip from Eilat (quote on request)
International airfare
Travel insurance
Lunches and beverages
Tips for guide and driver
Personal expenses

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