Experience the land and lessons of the Bible!

Israel, Jordan Study Tour with Calvary Church of Santa Ana

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When?

11 days including travel
November 5-17, 2018

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How Much?

$4490.00 USD
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Led By

Calvary Church of Santa Ana and Matt Davis, Eric Wakeling

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What to Expect

You’re invited to join us on a 11 day, all-inclusive Israel, Jordan 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 and Jordan 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

Matt Davis

Co-Founder, The Jewish Road

For the past two decades, Matt Davis has been married to his beautiful wife, Marilee. They have three outstanding kids who, despite being teenagers, bring them incredible delight. After serving in the church for the past two decades as a Teaching and Executive Pastor, he started The Jewish Road with his dad, where they reach a worldwide audience through their podcast and teach across the country, helping restore the Jewishness of the gospel and Jesus as the Jewish Messiah. As a third-generation Messianic Jew, he brings context and depth to the Bible, bridging the gap between the Old and New Testaments. There's no place Matt would rather be than on the ground in Israel teaching about the deep roots of our faith. And this trip is special: Jed, their son, will be joining them to complete his Bar Mitzvah and be introduced to the land of his ancestors.

Eric Wakeling

Senior Pastor, Calvary Church of Santa Ana

Eric Wakeling is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Church of Santa Ana, California. Eric loves developing leaders, preaching the Word and hanging out with people. He graduated from Biola University and Talbot School of Theology. When not at work, Eric enjoys surfing, arguing about fantasy football and listening to U2. Eric and his wife, Bea, have two daughters, Grace and Ella. He has led six Bible study tours to Israel and can't wait to go back again and again.

Study Tour Details

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  • $4490.00 USD base cost
  • $1000.00 single-occupancy supplement available
  • $100.00 discount if booking prior to June 18, 2018

Optional payment schedule available:

  • $500.00 per-person deposit upon registration
  • $1995.00 per-person due by July 23, 2018
  • Remaining balance due by September 24, 2018
  • Roundtrip air from Los Angeles
  • Hotel accommodations as indicated
  • Daily breakfast and dinner buffet
  • Lunches on site
  • Osprey hydration packs with bottled water on tour
  • Deluxe touring motor coach
  • All entrance fees
  • Guide/Driver Tips
  • Porterage fees and taxes
  • GTI Study Guide, journals
  • Pre trip curriculum
  • GTI Blog
    Does not include
  • Jordanian Visa (Currently $57)
  • Full refund less $200 for cancellations after deposit.
  • Full refund less $500 for cancellations after June 18, 2018
  • Full refund less $2000 for cancellations after July 23, 2018
  • No refunds for cancellations after September 24, 2018

Itinerary

Mon Nov 5

Los Angeles to Istanbul (Depart tk10 at 6:30pm and arriving at 6:35pm)
Tue Nov 6

Welcome to Tel Aviv, Israel's largest city. After customs you will meet Ronen your Israeli guide and make your way to your hotel to rest and relax from the flight.

Istanbul to Tel Aviv (Depart tk864 at 8:30pm and arriving at 9:35pm)

West Lagoon Resort Netanya
Wed Nov 7

Coast

Today we make our way toward the biblical region of the Galilee with a stop in Caesarea Maritima, former Roman capital of Judea, where the centurion Cornelius heard the Gospel preaching of Peter (Acts 10) and later Paul was imprisoned (Acts 25.26). From the coast we will visit Megiddo (the Biblical location of the battle of Armageddon) and Mount Carmel where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal before arriving for dinner at our hotel near the Sea of Galilee.

Caesarea Maritima, Mt. Carmel, Megiddo, Nazareth

Caesarea Maritima
Thu Nov 8

Golan Heights

Today we follow Jesus to Caesarea Philippi where he asked the disciples the essential question “who do you say that I am”. Enjoy the views from the Golan Heights as we make our way to the Hula valley and then down to the Jordan River. We will finish our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.

Katzrin, Mount Bental, Caesarea Philippi, Tel Dan, Galilee Boat Ride

Katzrin
Fri Nov 9

Galilee

Start the morning with breakfast overlooking Sea of Galilee as we continue our Journey. After lunch explore the region where Jesus did over 90% of his miracles and teaching. Visit Capernaum (Jesus’ hometown) as well as the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus gave the famous Sermon on the Mount. Finish the day enjoying an evening dinner as we celebrate Shabbat together.

Mount Arbel, Tabgha, Capernaum, Chorazin, Mount of Beatitudes, Shabbat Dinner

Mount Arbel
Sat Nov 10

Decapolis

Today we leave the Galilee and head south to the country of Jordan, through the region where king Saul was killed in battle; Gideon chose his 300 men (Judges 7) as well as visit the ancient Roman Decapolis cities of Bet She’an and Jerash.

Beth Shean, Sheik Hussein Border Crossing, Jerash

Beth Shean
Sun Nov 11

Petra

Today we venture into the amazing Nabataean city of Petra with its breathtaking canyons and rock-cut architecture. Enjoy a memorable donkey ride as we finish up our time in this picturesque landscape. From here we head south to our hotel in the beautiful Gulf of Aqaba where we will relax for the evening.

Petra

Petra
Mon Nov 12

Negev

Today we travel from Jordan back into Israel at the Arava border crossing. Along the way we will stop to see the Tabernacle replica in the Negev Wilderness before heading to our hotel for a float in the Dead Sea.

Tabernacle replica, Dead Sea

Tabernacle replica
Tue Nov 13

Negev

Take a cable car to the top of Masada, the fortress where Jewish defenders made their last stand against the Romans in 73 AD. Spend time in Ein Gedi where David hid from Saul and penned many of the Psalms. Continue to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Later in the Evening arrive in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight stay.

Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran

Masada
Wed Nov 14

Jerusalem

Welcome to the Holy City of Jerusalem. For the next three days we will walk the ancient alleyways and visit its numerous Biblical sites. Be ready to step back into the first century as we explore our Bible and experience all that Jerusalem and Bethlehem has to offer.

Temple Mount, Western Wall, Herodium, Bethlehem

Temple Mount
Thu Nov 15

Jerusalem

No trip to Israel would be complete without experiencing some of the famous archeological sites like the City of David and the Israeli Museum. We will conclude our day with some shopping and a visit to Yad Vashem.

City of David, Hezekiah's Tunnel, Southern Steps, Yad Vashem

City of David
Fri Nov 16

Jerusalem

On our last day we will continue to enjoy the amazing sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the Old City of Jerusalem and areas near by as we walk from the Mount of Olives to the place of crucifixion. The evening will conclude with a farewell dinner as we recount our amazing journey and get to say goodbye to our Israeli friends before heading back to the hotel to pack for the flight home.

Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Saint Anne's, Pool of Bethesda, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Garden Tomb, Israel Museum, Farewell Dinner

Mount of Olives
Sat Nov 17

Tel Aviv to Istanbul (Depart tk785 at 8:55am and arriving at 12:20pm)
Istanbul to Los Angeles (Depart tk009 at 1:40pm and arriving at 4:50pm)