Israel Study Tour for Pastors and Christian Educators

All Inclusive

Literally. International airfare, lodging, meals, gratuity, water (and more!) is included in your cost. We’ve taken care of everything.

Biblically Focused

This study tour will open your eyes to the color and depth of Scripture in a way that will change how you read your Bible and never ever fade!

In Depth Study

Our pre-trip curriculum, printed study guide, and passionate leaders get the most from the sights, sounds, smells, and flavors of the Holy Land.

Study tours are a great option for your sabatical, continuing education, or for helping you rediscover your passion for Scripture.

On a GTI Study Tour you’re not a tourist—you’re a ministry investment.

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When?

12 days including travel
January 13-24, 2025

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How Much?

$3000.00
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Led By

GTI Tours and Rich Ferreira, Rich Liverance, Jerrell Jobe

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You’re invited you to join us on a 12 day, all-inclusive Israel Study Tour.

You will be immersed in the land and lessons of the Bible as you’re led on a journey through Scripture while your local guide and driver will bring the past and present culture of Israel alive to all your senses.

Unlike other Holy Land tours, this tour is solely focused on bringing Scripture to life through first-hand experiences in the places the stories actually happened. An all-inclusive trip you’ll be free to focus on each moment without worrying about lodging, tips, transportation, entrance fees, food or water.

What is a GTI Study Tour?

We’ve built into our study tours everything you need for an enjoyable and educational trip. We want you to be fully focused on the lessons and experiences you’ll encounter, and not be distracted by local tipping practices, transportation arrangements, or meal planning.

We believe that as a Study Tour participant you’re not a mere tourist—you’re an investment! This is evident from the moment you book your trip, through to the time you return home to share what you’ve learned with your friends and family.

Our seasoned guides and ministry partners do so much more than handle the details and keep things on schedule. Our local guides have personal experience and intimate knowledge of the places and events you’ll examine, and our ministry partner’s teachers have a shepherd’s heart and a passion for God’s word.

The guides have been so personable and so knowledgeable and so friendly. There's just never a bad day for these guys. They make you very comfortable throughout the trip.

— Steve

We got to walk the land and it made our bibles come alive, and my son being 17, he needed it to come alive. It solidified his foundation in his faith.

— Joey

GTI has done such a great job of taking care of everything... allowing us to feel at home and really focus on the things we needed to from the very beginning.

— Jordan

Rich Ferreira

General Manager, GTI Tours
After graduating with his Masters from Talbot Theological Seminary, Rich and his wife Becky began working full-time for Hume Ministries in 2001. Rich’s passions are discipleship and teaching God’s word in a way that brings it alive in today’s world. In his spare time, Rich enjoys leading Biblical Study Tours (50 trips and counting), motorcycle riding, snowboarding, and spending time with his wife, daughters Ellie and Carmel, and his two sons Jaron and Ronen. In 2016 Rich and his family moved from California to Michigan to join the GTI Tours staff full-time, where he serves as General Manager.

Rich Liverance

Assistant General Manager, GTI Tours
Richard Liverance comes to GTI with an extensive background in biblical and Near Eastern studies as well as faith-based travel. He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and the Master’s Seminary, earning both a Master of Theology in Bible Exposition and a Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching. He served as a pastor for 25 years in churches throughout the United States, teaching both Old and New Testament studies. Rich then was privileged to serve the Economic Mission of the State of Israel at the Israeli consulate in Los Angeles, connecting Christian leaders and the travel industry in North America to Israel through the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Most recently, he completed a Masters in Archaeology and Near Eastern Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and now serves as the Assistant General Manager of GTI Tours.

Jerrell Jobe

Director of Development, GTI Tours, GTI Tours
Jerrell has been involved in full-time ministry for the past 25 years. His primary areas of focus have been spiritual formation and teaching. Jerrell has a BS in American Sign Language Interpreting, a MA in Spiritual Formation and Leadership, and is finishing a MA in Archaeology & Biblical History. Throughout his ministry, he has led over 100 trips, to more than 25 countries. For the past twelve years, Jerrell has been leading study tours to Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Turkey, and Greece. His passion is seeing life-changing spiritual formation transpire as travelers gain a greater understanding of the Story of Scripture in its original context, while engaging the ancient practice of pilgrimage. His on-site teaching is a rich mixture of archaeological discoveries, biblical history, practical application, story-telling and drama. In his free time, he enjoys reading, running, cycling, swimming, as well as helping to coach local high school wrestling teams. Jerrell and his wife Charissa have three children.

Study Tour Details

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  • $3000.00 base cost
  • + $800.00 for Spouse departure.
  • $900.00 single-occupancy supplement available

Optional payment schedule available:

  • $500.00 per-person deposit upon registration
  • $1250.00 per-person due by August 26, 2024
  • Remaining balance due by November 22, 2024
* R/T economy class air from/to Los Angeles and Chicago * Deluxe Hotels - Buffet dinner and breakfast daily * Lunches served on site * Deluxe motor coach touring * Hydration backpack with bottled water on tour * All transfers, porterage, entrance fees and taxes * Guide and driver tips * Study guides, journals * GTI Blog * Pre trip curriculum **Extra Costs** * $3800 spouse
* Drinks with meals * Insurance
* Full refund less $200 for cancellations after deposit. * Full refund less $500 for cancellations after July 22, 2024 * Full refund less $2000 for cancellations after August 26, 2024 * No refunds for cancellations after November 22, 2024

Itinerary

Mon Jan 13

O'Hare to Istanbul on Turkish Flight #6 departing 8:30pm

Neve Ilan
Tue Jan 14

Istanbul to Tel Aviv on Turkish Flight #864 departing 7:25pm
Wed Jan 15

Shephelah

Yad Hashmonah, Beth Shemesh, Azekah, Beth Guvrin (Maresha)
Thu Jan 16

Negev

Masada, Bedouin Hospitality, Tel Arad, Dead Sea
Fri Jan 17

Negev

Ein Gedi, Qumran , Lower Jordan, Shabbat Dinner
Sat Jan 18

Galilee

Mount Arbel, Tabgha, Capernaum, Chorazin, Mount of Beatitudes, Ancient Boat (Ginosar), Galilee Boat Ride
Sun Jan 19

Galilee

Katzrin (cultural experience), Mount Bental, Caesarea Philippi, Tel Dan
Mon Jan 20

Galilee - Jerusalem

Beth Shean, Megiddo, Mt. Carmel, Caesarea Maritima
Tue Jan 21

Jerusalem

Temple Mount, Western Wall, Rabbinic Tunnels, Herodium, Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
Wed Jan 22

Jerusalem

City of David, City of David, Hezekiah's Tunnel, Hezekiah's Tunnel, Israel Museum, Israel Museum, Model of Jerusalem, Model of Jerusalem, Shrine of the Book, Shrine of the Book, Yad Vashem, Yad Vashem
Thu Jan 23

Jerusalem

Mount of Olives, Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Gethsemane, Saint Anne's, Saint Anne's, Pool of Bethesda, Pool of Bethesda, Via Dolorosa, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Ramparts, Ramparts, Southern Steps, Southern Steps, Farewell Dinner, Farewell Dinner
Fri Jan 24

Tel Aviv to Istanbul on Turkish Flight #793 departing 7:20am
Tel Aviv to Istanbul on Turkish Flight #793 departing 7:20am
Istanbul to O'Hare on Turkish Flight #5 departing 3:20pm
Istanbul to O'Hare on Turkish Flight #5 departing 3:20pm
Mon Jan 13

Los Angeles to Istanbul on Turkish Flight #10 departing 6:25pm

Neve Ilan
Tue Jan 14

Istanbul to Tel Aviv on Turkish Flight #864 departing 7:25pm
Wed Jan 15

Shephelah

Yad Hashmonah, Beth Shemesh, Azekah, Beth Guvrin (Maresha)
Thu Jan 16

Negev

Masada, Bedouin Hospitality, Tel Arad, Dead Sea
Fri Jan 17

Negev

Ein Gedi, Qumran , Lower Jordan, Shabbat Dinner
Sat Jan 18

Galilee

Mount Arbel, Tabgha, Capernaum, Chorazin, Mount of Beatitudes, Ancient Boat (Ginosar), Galilee Boat Ride
Sun Jan 19

Galilee

Katzrin (cultural experience), Mount Bental, Caesarea Philippi, Tel Dan
Mon Jan 20

Galilee - Jerusalem

Beth Shean, Megiddo, Mt. Carmel, Caesarea Maritima
Tue Jan 21

Jerusalem

Temple Mount, Western Wall, Rabbinic Tunnels, Herodium, Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
Wed Jan 22

Jerusalem

City of David, City of David, Hezekiah's Tunnel, Hezekiah's Tunnel, Israel Museum, Israel Museum, Model of Jerusalem, Model of Jerusalem, Shrine of the Book, Shrine of the Book, Yad Vashem, Yad Vashem
Thu Jan 23

Jerusalem

Mount of Olives, Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Gethsemane, Saint Anne's, Saint Anne's, Pool of Bethesda, Pool of Bethesda, Via Dolorosa, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Ramparts, Ramparts, Southern Steps, Southern Steps, Farewell Dinner, Farewell Dinner
Fri Jan 24

Tel Aviv to Istanbul on Turkish Flight #793 departing 7:20am
Tel Aviv to Istanbul on Turkish Flight #793 departing 7:20am
Istanbul to Los Angeles on Turkish Flight #009 departing 1:50pm
Istanbul to Los Angeles on Turkish Flight #009 departing 1:50pm