Key Details for the 2026 Israel Trip:

• Hosts: Pastors Diana Beals and Christian Lindbeck with our expert on-site guide.
• Dates: October 5-15 (On the ground in Israel October 6-15)
• Ten (10) days on the ground walking, talking, praying, laughing, and growing on the ground where Jesus lived. This tour has a thoughtful pace, allowing us to experience the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of the land. We have a bias towards essential places and take the time to enjoy them. To that we add uncrowded buses and as little time on the bus as possible. Come ready to put your feet on the ground in Israel! Check out the itinerary section below.
• Cost: $3,675 per person – A $500 Deposit per person will hold your place. We will begin accepting deposits on October 1, 2026.
  • Coverage: All expenses are already included, including parks, entrance fees, tours, tour guides, bus, driver, hotels, transfers, breakfast, dinner, and all tips. There are even a few surprises. Airfare, lunches, souvenirs, and other incidentals are not covered.
• All participants must purchase Medical Travel Insurance. One option we recommend is only $30 and available at: https://faithventures.com/ | You can also add flight and tour cost losses should the trip be canceled or you get sick. See upgrades on the website.
• Flights: Pastors Di and Christian will be flying from Seattle (SEA) midday on October 5, and leaving Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv (TLV) late at night on October 15 . We will post specific details when we book these tickets. We also HIGHLY recommend booking the same flight and traveling with us. However, if you choose to travel on your own or wish to connect to other destinations, please be at Ben Gurion Airport by 3:00PM on the afternoon of October 6 and plan your exit to correspond when the bus will be arriving back at Ben Gurion Airport at 10:00PM on October 15. Specific flights will be posted Late Summer 2026. Plan to spend between $1200-$1600 on flights.
• Physical Exam: For those 65 and older, we are asking you to have a conversation with your doctor to approve your ability to participate in the tour. We will walk and hike up to 10 miles a day over uneven, rocky, and uphill terrain in hot weather. Your ability to climb hillsides and numerous stairs is essential. Please talk to Di or Christian for more information.

Registration

• Registration will open OCTOBER 1, 2025.
• Registration with a $500 deposit per person will hold your spot.

Preparing for the Trip Together

• There are two main ways we will prepare for the trip together.
  • First, we will have two trip meetings in the month and a half before we leave focused on things like what to pack, faq’s, cultural expectations, what to do when you arrive, getting to know one another, and more. These meetings are required for all participants.  More details to come.
  • Second, we will have a Maps Class in the Winter/Spring of 2026 to learn about geography, culture, and history.  This class will be open to the whole church and strongly recommended for everyone going on the trip.  More details to come.
    
    

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Weather – Early to Mid-October Averages

• Desert: 86 Day – 62 Night
• Jerusalem: 79 Day – 60 Night
• Galilee: 84 Day – 65 Night