Experience the land and lessons of the Bible!

Israel Study Tour with The Donelson Fellowship

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When?

10 days including travel
June 1-12, 2026

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How Much?

$5690.00 USD
All Inclusive!

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Led By

The Donelson Fellowship and Tommy Swindol

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What to Expect

You’re invited to join us on a 10 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 ensures you're 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

Tommy Swindol

Lead Pastor, The Donelson Fellowship

Tommy is the Lead Pastor at The Donelson Fellowship in Nashville, TN and is passionate about relational disciple-making and church planting. One of his favorite experiences in life is hiking the ancient paths of the Bible and seeing the Gospel come alive in context. He has been married for 22 years and has two wonderful daughters.

Study Tour Details

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  • $5690.00 USD base cost
  • $100.00 discount if booking prior to December 8, 2025

Optional payment schedule available:

  • $500.00 per-person deposit upon registration
  • $2595.00 per-person due by January 12, 2026
  • Remaining balance due by April 10, 2026
  • Round trip air from/to Chicago
  • Study guide, flashlight, journal, plug adapter
  • GTI Osprey hydration pack with bottled water on tour
  • Hotel accommodations as indicated
  • Daily breakfast and dinner buffet
  • Lunches served on-site
  • Deluxe motor coach touring
  • All entrance fees
  • Guide/Driver Tips
  • Porterage fees and taxes
  • Pre-trip curriculum
  • Full refund less $200 for cancellations after deposit.
  • Full refund less $500 for cancellations after December 8, 2025
  • Full refund less $2000 for cancellations after January 12, 2026
  • No refunds for cancellations after April 10, 2026

Itinerary

Mon Jun 1

O'Hare to Warsaw Chopin Airport (Depart LO4 at 9:40pm and arriving at 1:50pm)
Tue Jun 2

Warsaw Chopin Airport to Tel Aviv (Depart LO155 at 3:00pm and arriving at 7:45pm)

Neve Ilan
Wed Jun 3

Shephelah

Gezer, Beth Shemesh, Azekah, Caves of Adullam, Lachish

Gezer
Thu Jun 4

Wilderness of Zin

Makhtesh Ramon, Tel Arad, Bedouin Experience, Masada, Camel Ride, Salt Sea

Makhtesh Ramon
Fri Jun 5

Judah Wilderness

Ein Gedi, Qumran

Ein Gedi
Sat Jun 6

Galilee

Mount Arbel, Tabgha, Capernaum, Chorazin, Bethsaida, Jordan River

Mount Arbel
Sun Jun 7

Upper Galilee

Gamla, Caesarea Philippi, Tel Dan

Gamla
Mon Jun 8

Decapolis

Beth Shean, Tel Jezreel, Mount Gilboa, Galilee Boat Ride, Susita

Beth Shean
Tue Jun 9

Coastal Plain

Megiddo, Mt. Carmel, Caesarea Maritima, Rabbinic Tunnels

Megiddo
Wed Jun 10

Jerusalem

Temple Mount, Western Wall, Hezekiah's Tunnel, Pool of Siloam, Herodium, Church of the Nativity, Johnny's Souvenir Shop

Temple Mount
Thu Jun 11

Bethlehem & Jerusalem

Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, St. Anne's Church, Pool of Bethesda, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Hinnom Valley, Ramparts, Southern Steps, Farewell Dinner

Mount of Olives
Fri Jun 12

Tel Aviv to Warsaw Chopin Airport (Depart LO156 at 10:45am and arriving at 1:50pm)
Warsaw Chopin Airport to O'Hare (Depart LO3 at 4:40pm and arriving at 7:40pm)