Seattle Presbyterian Churches Holy Land Tour
October 15 to October 22, 2022
Deadline to register July 15, 2022
Join Bellevue Presbyterian Church and University Presbyterian Church on this eye-opening spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land, including people and places in Israel and the West Bank. Discover the powerful connection between faith and practice, spirituality and action, while exploring the land of the Bible. From the glittering golden domes and contested Holy Sites of Jerusalem; to the stark natural beauty of the Near Eastern landscapes; to the rich history of people, cultures and communities committed to peace in the midst of violent conflict. Learn from both Israeli Jewish and Palestinian guides and guests, who will create opportunities to learn and discuss religious, political, and economic issues facing the region.
Facilitated by professional conflict resolution specialists and religious leaders, this inspirational trip explores the Biblical themes of reconciliation and social justice. Share in fellowship with local Christians, meditate on mountaintop outlooks, and build relationships with local families from the country’s diverse Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities, in a tour that tackles the difficult questions of how Christ calls us to respond in a broken world.
The goal of this trip is to not only provide a life changing travel experience through the opportunity to participate in a spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land; but also that every participant could learn more about the ministry engagement of Bellevue as they seek to develop ministry partners in Israel and the Palestinian territories. In addition, the hope is that participants will return with enriched perspectives about the lives of Israelis and Palestinians, but also that travelers might consider engaging in peacebuilding efforts and constructive advocacy once they return back to the United States.
Check out the detailed tour itinerary (also located at the bottom of this page).
Optional Post-Trip Extension Tour of Northern Israel(October 23 – 25)
Check out the detailed tour itinerary (also located at the bottom of this page).
Before you register:
- Read through the Terms and Conditions
- Check out your Travel Insurance Options
- Check out MEJDI’s Health & Safety Protocols
- Do not book your flight until you receive the Tour Confirmation email from us. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers to run and we will send out the Tour Confirmation as soon as we have met that number, no later than the registration deadline.
Pricing Tier:
- 30-34 paying participants – $2,690 per person
- 25-29 paying participants – $2,750 per person
- 20-24 paying participants – $2,825 per person
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$2,825 per person
Make A Deposit
To make a deposit and hold your spot on this trip, fill in your credit card details and billing address below. You will receive a receipt by email.
Special Offer: $99.00 per person (for deposits made through 2022, otherwise $300)
Trip Includes
- 7 nights’ hotel accommodation based on double occupancy at the following hotels or similar: St. George Landmark Hotel (Jerusalem), Jacir Palace (Bethlehem), Daria Kibbutz Hotel (Sea of Galilee)
- 5 days with 1 Mejdi-trained Guide
- 3 days with 2 Mejdi-trained Guides (Dual Narrative)
- Bus for 8 days, including: 1 group airport transfer upon arrival & 1 group airport transfer upon departure
- Water on bus
- Honorarium for speakers listed in the itinerary
- Entrance fees for sites listed in the itinerary
- On the ground advocacy expertise of Kyle Cristofalo
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
- Customary tips for drivers, guides, and hotel staff
- Dedicated customer service representatives in the US and in Jerusalem
Trip Does Not Include
- International Airfare
- Travel insurance-HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
- Covid testing and any necessary self quarantine
- Single Room Supplement fee: $765
- Airport transfers outside of scheduled group transfers
- Any meals not listed in the itinerary
- Anything not explicitly listed as included
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