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

Psalm 132:13

Join Pastor John Bonner 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 to residents of the US only:

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

If you are securing your own flights, please adhere to the following flight parameters in order to participate fully on the tour:

ALL TOUR PARTICIPANTS: April 6 - Arrive Tel Aviv any time

Please note: You need to depart the US no later than April 5 in order to arrive Tel Aviv on April 6.

We will provide one complimentary transfer from the Tel Aviv Airport to the first hotel at a time to be determined when flights become available approximately 10 months prior to the trip.

TOUR PARTICIPANTS NOT TRAVELING TO JORDAN: April 16 - Depart Tel Aviv Airport any time

We will provide one complimentary transfer to the Tel Aviv Airport at a time to be determined when flights become available approximately 10 months prior to the trip.

JORDAN EXTENSION PARTICIPANTS: April 18 - Depart Amman

We will provide one complimentary transfer to the Amman Airport at a time to be determined when flights become available approximately 10 months prior to the trip.

Please forward your flights to info@stepgensgatetours.com if you purchase your own flights.

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: 

https://form.jotform.com/243575958268273 

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. 

Depart on your overnight 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 April 5 in order to join the tour on April 6.

Welcome to Israel! Arrive Tel Aviv any time, meet at the hotel for dinner.

Hotel: 1 night Grand Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv

 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 

4 nights Ein Gev Hotel, Sea of Galilee

We'll spend five 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, Pool of Bethesda, Masada, Ein Gedi, the Dead Sea, the Way of the Cross, Garden Tomb & more

5 nights Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem

Flight home from Tel Aviv with a deeper understanding of the Bible or join us for more adventures in Jordan.

Highlights include: Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Nebo, Madaba, and on to Petra.

Today we cross the border into Jordan. We'll visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Mount Nebo—Moses' final resting place, Madaba, and begin our journey to Petra.

Hotel: 2 nights Petra Guesthouse, Petra

Full day to tour this awe-inspiring Nabatean city carved out of desert red rocks. Walk through the narrow canyon walls of the Siq until they open out to the 'town square' of Petra with its iconic Treasury.

We'll explore the deserts of Wadi Rum with the opportunity for a camel ride before the journey to the Dead Sea Resort.

1 night Holiday Inn Dead Sea

Fly home from the Amman Airport.

We will provide one complimentary transfer to the Amman Airport at a time to be determined when flights become available approximately 10 months prior to the trip.