Israel 2026: Calvary Institute for Biblical Studies & The Chapel TN

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Israel 2026: Calvary Institute for Biblical Studies & The Chapel TN
Jerusalem, Israel
Oct 12 - 22, 2026
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$3,127
Deposit: $250

About this trip

For the Lord has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his dwelling place

Psalm 132:13


Join Robert Heckler on this in-depth tour of Israel. with the Calvary Institute of Biblical Studies and the Chapel of Cleveland. See the Bible come to life in an amazing way as you study the Word on location.  

A Message from Pastor Robert Heckler

Suggested Flights

Available ~9 months prior to the tour

Flight Parameters

Available ~9 months prior to the tour

If you would like to buy your own air or plan customized air with our air team, please adhere to the following flight parameters in order to participate fully on the tour:

October 13 - Arrive Tel Aviv (TLV) any time

We will provide one complimentary airport to hotel transfer at a time to be determined once group flight information is released ~9 months prior to the tour.


October 21 - Depart Tel Aviv (TLV) 11 PM or later

Your tour concludes with the farewell dinner. We will transport the group to the Tel Aviv Airport in time for flights 11PM or later.

Please forward your flights to help@gosgtours.com if you purchase your own flights.

Custom Air Request

Available within 9 months of tour dates


If you would like assistance purchasing flights for this trip other than that offered in the group air reservation, you can obtain personalized quotes here: 


https://form.jotform.com/243575958268273 

Israeli Visas (ETA-IL)

All international travelers from  visa-exempt countries, including the United States, need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) prior to traveling to Israel. 


The ETA costs approximately $7 USD. We kindly ask that you complete the online application by two months prior to your departure date, using the following link:


https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/


The application process is quick and simple—only taking 5-10 minutes to complete—and requires your passport information. The ETA is valid for two years as long as your passport also has two years of validity left on it.
Required Travel Information:

  • Purpose of visit: Tourism

  • Planned arrival date

  • Length of stay: Up to 14 days (select from the drop-down menu)

Once you've completed your application, please update your WeTravel profile with your approved ETA number.   

Insurance

Travel insurance is optional but highly recommended. An opportunity to obtain insurance quotes and/or purchase a policy is offered to you at the completion of the registration process. To obtain a quote and view policy options ahead of time, visit Travel Guard here:

https://partners.travelguard.com/buy?pcode=&ta_arc=347749&agencyemail=info@mayfairtravel.com&ta_initials=Website_Link

Terms & Conditions

The initial deposit is nonrefundable regardless of world events. All payments are nonrefundable in the event a tour participant cancels their own participation in the tour except as covered by the optional purchase of travel insurance with a cancellation benefit. Insurance is available as part of the registration process on this site.


In the event that the tour has to be rescheduled due to a Force Majeure occurence such as war or pandemic, the tour will be rescheduled to a later date.  Mayfair Travel will work with all suppliers to negotiate all funds transferred to the new dates.  If this occurs, all options for travel credit and/or refunds will be presented to all travelers based on the policies in effect at the time.

Please note that your group trip cost is being offered at a cash/check discount. Credit card payments will be billed at non-discounted (2.9-3.9% additional) rate. You can pay through this portal with your bank account details (routing and account number) or send checks to the office address. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. 

What's included

Escorted motorcoach

Escorted motorcoach tour with expert driver & guide

Hotels

8 nights lodging (1 Tel Aviv, 3 Galilee, 4 Jerusalem)

Meals

Breakfast & Dinner daily

Nazareth Village

Abraham's Tent

Admission to sites

All admissions fees as per itinerary

Pre-paid Gratuities

Tips to driver, guide, hotel staff

On site Bible studies

by Pastor Robert Heckler

Bottled Water

1 bottle of water per day

Whispers

Headsets for touring

Travel Documents

Edocuments on Trip Plans app

Registration Fee

Nonrefundable admin fee included

What's not included

Airfare

Available 9 months prior to tour

Lunches

Travel Insurance

Optional, offered in the last step of the online registration process

Israeli ETA-IL visa

$7-$10 purchased online

Anything not mentioned

October 12

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Flight

Depart on your overnight flight to Tel Aviv

Air is not included in the land only package. Air will be made available ~9 months prior to the tour dates. You will need to depart the USA no later than October 12 in order to join the tour on October 13.


October 13-14

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Tel Aviv

Welcome to Israel! Enjoy your first evening on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Refresh and recharge so you can begin touring tomorrow.


Hotel: 1 night Grand Beach, Tel Aviv

October 14-17

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Galilee

Join us as we make our way to the Sea of Galilee. In Galilee we will visit many Old & New Testament sites alike. Highlights include: Mount Carmel, Tel Megiddo, Nazareth, Capernaum, Sea of Galilee Cruise, Mount Arbel, the Golan Heights, Magdala, Ceasarea Philippi, Tel Dan, Beit Shean, an opportunity to be baptized in the Jordan River & more. 

3 nights Leonardo Club, Sea of Galilee

October 17-21

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Jerusalem

We'll spend four days and nights in this magnificent holy city. Highlights include: Mount of Olives, Palm Sunday Road, Garden of Gethsemane, City of David, the Temple Area, Western Wall & Rabbi’s Tunnels, Old City Jerusalem, Israel Museum, , Masada, Ein Gedi, the Dead Sea, the Pools of Bethesda, Way of the Cross, Garden Tomb & more.


4 nights Olive Tree, Jerusalem

October 21-22

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Overnight Flight Home

Fly home with new fiends and memories that last a lifetime!


*Flight times will be confirmed approximately 9 months prior to the trip. If day flights are confirmed for the return, the return date will be October 21. Prior to that, plan on an overnight flight home to be safe.



About your organizer

Office Phone 856.735.0411 / Hours M-F 10A-5P EST & by appointment.

Address: 816 Cinnaminson Avenue, Palmyra NJ 08065

Stephen's Gate Tours offers fully customized faith-based tours to the lands of the Bible and beyond for churches, schools, organizations and private groups. We are under Mayfair Travel, a full service travel agency specializing in group travel and individual vacations all over the world. We have a team of experts in many different destinations.

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