Passion Israel Tour

This tour includes a lot of walking, including up and down stairs. We recommend that you be physically prepared and able to walk about 2 miles and climb up to 50 stairs.

The Full Tour is $5,999 per person and includes roundtrip group airfare from New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv, 4–5 star hotels, daily breakfast and dinner, knowledgeable Israeli guides, and Brian’s teaching at each site. The Land Only package is $4,499 per person and includes everything on the ground — you arrange your own airfare to Tel Aviv. Pricing is based on double occupancy; single occupancy is available for a $1,525 surcharge.

A deposit reserves your place, with the balance paid on a set schedule before departure. You’ll receive the full payment schedule when you register.

We’ve tried to make this trip close to all-inclusive. A few expenses are not included in the tour cost:

• Lunches — 4 lunches are included; the other 4 are on your own
• Personal spending money for shopping and incidentals
• Trip cancellation insurance (highly recommended)
• Transportation or airfare to reach New York for the group flight to Tel Aviv

If you live outside the U.S., choose the Land Only package and arrange your own airfare to Tel Aviv. Please plan to arrive at or before the U.S. team and meet the group at the airport in Israel — we’ll share meeting details before departure.

We leave the decision to include children up to parents. The days are long and full of touring historical sites, and the tour is oriented toward adults with nothing specifically for children. Few children attend, so yours would likely be the only one in the group. We generally recommend children be at least 12 years of age, but it’s your call as a parent.

We highly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance. It’s reasonably priced and gives you two main benefits:

• Coverage if you must cancel your trip (review the allowable cancellation reasons)
• Medical and accident coverage while traveling — many U.S. health plans don’t cover you overseas, so check with yours

A provider we recommend is TravelSafe, which has a good record of paying claims. You can get a quote or purchase at insureyonder.com.

The trip is all-inclusive except for personal spending money and the lunches on your own. We recommend bringing about $500 per person for these expenses. Many places accept credit cards, but it’s wise to carry some cash for times when cards aren’t accepted.

Israel’s national currency is the shekel, though many places also accept U.S. dollars (sometimes at a better price) and credit cards. Credit cards often give the best exchange rate; debit cards work at ATMs, which dispense shekels. Let your bank or card company know you’ll be in Israel so your cards work.

You’ll need a valid passport from your country to enter Israel, and it’s very important that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date from Israel. Tourist visas are not required for U.S. citizens; travelers from other countries should check their own visa requirements.

No special shots are required to visit Israel. As with any international travel, it’s good to check with your doctor for any recommendations.

Israel uses 230V. Most Apple power adapters handle both 230V and 120V, so you’ll only need a plug adapter for Apple devices. For other electronics you may need both a converter and an adapter.

Days vary, but a typical day looks like this (always subject to change):

• Breakfast between 7:00 and 8:00 am
• Depart the hotel around 8:00 am
• Devotional, prayer, and worship on the bus as we drive to the sites
• Touring through the day with teaching, prayer, worship, and time to reflect
• Lunch somewhere local near the tour sites
• Time for shopping or rest where appropriate
• Back at the hotel for dinner between 4:00 and 5:00 pm
• Occasional evening team meetings or ministry times; otherwise your evenings are free

We stay in 4–5 star hotels in Tiberias, Jerusalem, and the Dead Sea.

Trip cost is based on double occupancy. Married couples share a room; travelers coming as singles are paired with another person of the same sex. If you’d like to be paired with someone specific, just let us know. Single occupancy is available for a surcharge of $1,525.

Days are usually warm and evenings slightly cooler. Dress is casual — shorts and t-shirts are fine — though a few sites require men to wear pants and women to cover their shoulders. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. A suggested packing list is provided before the trip.

Drinking water in Israel is considered safe and of good quality; the minerals may affect the taste for some. Bottled water is available to purchase, and we provide 2 bottles of water per person per day on the bus (additional bottles from the driver for about $1 each).

The nation of Israel is close to God’s heart, and our intercession there is vital. As we go to enjoy Israel, we also go to minister and impart His love and glory. Some evenings we’ll gather for worship, encouragement, impartation, and healing. Begin preparing now by asking the Lord what He wants to do in you and through you while in Israel.