Experience the land and lessons of the Bible!

Israel Study Tour with MTH Ministries

To learn more email your travel coordinator Joni Dreyer or call us at 800-829-8234 or 616-396-1234

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When?

9 days including travel
February 22 - March 4, 2027

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How Much?

$5590.00 USD
All Inclusive!

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Led By

MTH Ministries and Marshall Holtvluwer, Matt Olson

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What to Expect

You’re invited to join us on a 9 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

Marshall Holtvluwer

Director, MTH Ministries

Marshall Holtvluwer has served in ministry for over 25 years and currently serves as a pastor in the West Michigan area. He received his bachelor’s degree from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI, and his Master of Divinity from Calvin Seminary, also in Grand Rapids, MI. Marshall has been blessed to travel to the Holy Land and to Turkey with the Rev. Ray Vander Laan. He has also been privileged to study at the Jerusalem University College, where he deepened his understanding of the geography of the land where Jesus walked. Marshall is passionate about helping God’s people see how the land plays a role in understanding the biblical message. Marshall and his wife are blessed to have three children and one grandchild.

Matt Olson

First Baptist Church Sharon

Matt Olson has been in ministry for over 20 years and currently serves as both a pastor and professor in Laurel, MS. He has Master’s degrees in Apologetics, a D. Min. in Preaching, and is currently earning his Ph.D. in Biblical Exposition. Matt has been blessed to travel to the Holy Land, where his spiritual life was greatly impacted by the opportunity to walk where Jesus walked. Now, he gets the amazing opportunity to serve others by leading study trips to Israel, allowing them to experience the land and its role in understanding the biblical message. Matt and his wife have four children - Alyson, McKenzie, Atticus, and Madelynn. With a passion for studying and teaching the Word of God, Matt is dedicated to equipping believers to follow Jesus more closely.

Study Tour Details

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  • $5590.00 USD base cost
  • $100.00 discount if booking prior to August 31, 2026

Optional payment schedule available:

  • $500.00 per-person deposit upon registration
  • $2445.00 per-person due by October 5, 2026
  • Remaining balance due by January 1, 2027
  • Round-trip air from Chicago
  • Hotel accommodations as indicated
  • Daily breakfast and dinner buffet
  • Lunches on site
  • GTI hydration packs with bottled water on tour
  • Deluxe touring motorcoach
  • All entrance fees
  • Guide/driver Tips
  • Porterage fees and taxes
  • GTI study guide, journal
  • Pre and post-trip curriculum
  • GTI blog
  • GTI universal plug adapter
  • Full refund less $200 for cancellations after deposit.
  • Full refund less $500 for cancellations after August 31, 2026
  • Full refund less $2000 for cancellations after October 5, 2026
  • No refunds for cancellations after January 1, 2027

Itinerary

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Mon Feb 22

O'Hare to Frankfurt (Depart LH431 at 4:20pm and arriving at 7:25am)
Tue Feb 23

Frankfurt to Tel Aviv (Depart LH686 at 10:25am and arriving at 3:30pm)

Neve Ilan
Wed Feb 24

Shephelah

Yad Hashmonah, Beth Shemesh, Azekah, Caves of Adullam, Shepherds Cave

Yad Hashmonah
Thu Feb 25

Wilderness

Masada, Camel Ride, Bedouin Hospitality, Tel Arad, Dead Sea

Masada
Fri Feb 26

Wilderness

Ein Gedi, Qumran , Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Susita

Ein Gedi
Sat Feb 27

Galilee

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

Galilee Boat Ride
Sun Feb 28

Galilee

Katzrin, Caesarea Philippi, Tel Dan, Bethsaida

Katzrin
Mon Mar 1

Galilee

Beth Shean, Harod Stream , Caesarea Maritima

Beth Shean
Tue Mar 2

Jerusalem

Hezekiah's Tunnel, Western Wall, Davidson Center, Southern Steps, Model of Jerusalem, Yad Vashem

Hezekiah's Tunnel
Wed Mar 3

Jerusalem

Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Pool of Bethesda, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Herodium, Bethlehem, Johnny's Souvenir Shop

Mount of Olives
Thu Mar 4

Tel Aviv to Frankfurt (Depart LH691 at 5:15am and arriving at 8:55am)
Frankfurt to O'Hare (Depart LH430 at 10:50am and arriving at 1:10pm)