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

Psalm 132:13

Join Pastor Mike Harrison on this in-depth tour of Israel. See the Bible come to life in an incredible  way as you study the Word on location.  

Air is available 10 months before the trip. Group air cannot be upgraded and seat selection cannot be guaranteed. If you want to customize your flights, you can purchase the same flights as the group, but on an individual basis. See below:

Custom Air Requests 

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:  

Business class  - these fares price $5000 or higher, serious inquiries only please.

Email:  emily@stephensgatetours.com

Premium economy or main cabin economy - please make your request on this form:

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 $350 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.

This trip is offered at a cash/check discount. You can pay through this portal with your bank account details (routing and account number) or send checks/money orders to the office address. Credit/debit cards are accepted as a form of payment on this portal 

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 (3% additional) rate.  Prices are per person based on double occupancy. 

 Depart on your overnight flight to Tel Aviv.

Please note, air is not included in the Land Only tour package price. Air will be made available ~10 months prior to the trip and can be added at that time.

Welcome to Israel!  Visit Jaffa (biblical Joppa) on the Mediterranean Coast as we make our way to our first night's hotel.

Hotel: 1 night Island Suites, 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 & more 

 Hotel: 2 nights  Ron Beach,  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, Way of the Cross, Garden Tomb & more

Hotel: 5 nights Ambassador Hotel, Jerusalem

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

Flight schedules are not available until 10 months prior to the trip. This trip is planned for overnight return flights arriving home June 13. If day flights are obtained for the return, all travel will take place on June 12.