For the Lord has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his dwelling place
Psalm 132:13
Join Pastor Anthony Vazquez on this in-depth tour of Israel. See the Bible come to life in an amazing way as you study the Word on location.
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:
Available within 10 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:
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.
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.
Escorted motor coach tour with expert driver & guide
8 nights lodging (1 Mediterranean Coast, 3 Galilee, 4 Jerusalem)
Breakfast & Dinner daily
All admissions fees as per itinerary
Tips to driver, guide, hotel staff
by Pastor Anthony
1 bottle of water per day
E-documents on Trip Plans app
Nonrefundable admin fee included
Headsets & microphone for touring
Optional, offered in the last step of the online registration process
$7-$10 purchased online
Depart on your flight to Tel Aviv.
Air is not included in the land only package. Air will be made available ~10 months prior to the tour dates. You will need to depart the USA no later than September 17 in order to join the tour on September 18.
Welcome to Israel! Visit Jaffa (biblical Joppa) on the Mediterranean Coast as we make our way to our first night's hotel.
1 night Island Suites Hotel, Netanya
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, and more.
3 nights Maagan Holiday Village, Sea of Galilee
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, Temple Area, Western Wall & Rabbi’s Tunnels, Old City Jerusalem, Israel Museum, Holocaust Museum, Masada, Ein Gedi, the Dead Sea, Pools of Bethesda, Way of the Cross, Garden Tomb, and more.
4 nights Ambassador Hotel (Balcony rooms), Jerusalem
Fly home with new fiends and memories that last a lifetime!
Flight times will be confirmed approximately 10 months prior to the trip. If day flights are confirmed for the return, the return date will be September 26. Prior to that, plan on an overnight flight home to be safe.
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.
