Experience the land and lessons of the Bible!

Israel Study Tour with North Coast Church

Registration is not yet open for this trip. To learn more call 800-829-8234 or 616-396-1234 or email your travel coordinator Signe Koning

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When?

12 days including travel
July 17-28, 2023

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How Much?

$4950.00 USD
All Inclusive!

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Led By

North Coast Church and Kip Strawbridge, Paul Savona

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You’re invited 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

Kip Strawbridge

Campus Pastor, North Coast Church

Kip Strawbridge is the Campus Pastor at North Coast Church in Carlsbad. Born in Mississippi, Kip moved to California in 1998 to work at Hume Lake Christian Camps. He spent the next 15+ years serving Jesus through camping ministry. He is a husband and father of three. He enjoys spending time with his wife Michal who is an artist and a teacher at Santa Fe Christian School. His daughter, Kai, and oldest son, Kale are both in high school while his youngest son, Grey, is in elementary. Kip enjoys learning and discussing apologetics and theology while dabbling in the technical world of web and graphic design in his free time. Known as a "Jack of all trades" he enjoys fixing the broken things and has a knack for carpentry and leather craft. When not working in ministry, you could find him rock climbing or playing survival video games to pass the time.

Paul Savona

Member Care Pastor, North Coast Church

Paul & Jill met in high school and married in 1968. They have 3 children & 10 grandchildren. Jill is a retired health care manager & Paul serves part-time as Member Care pastor at our Carlsbad Campus. They have been at North Coast Church since 1986. Being native southern Californians, they enjoy getting down to the beach whenever they can to enjoy the sun and surf. They also enjoy traveling worldwide, sports (Go Dodgers), and spending time with their grandkids. Paul is now looking forward to his 4th trip to Israel.

Study Tour Details

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  • $4950.00 USD base cost
  • $1200.00 single-occupancy supplement available
  • $100.00 discount if booking prior to January 23, 2023

Optional payment schedule available:

  • $500.00 per-person deposit upon registration
  • $2225.00 per-person due by February 27, 2023
  • Remaining balance due by May 26, 2023
  • Roundtrip air from Los Angeles
  • Hotel accommodations as indicated
  • Daily breakfast and dinner buffet
  • Lunches on site
  • GTI hydration packs with bottled water on tour
  • Deluxe touring motor coach
  • All entrance fees
  • Guide/Driver Tips
  • Porterage fees and taxes
  • GTI Study Guide, journal, plug adapter
  • Pre trip curriculum
  • GTI Blog
  • Drinks with meals Business class upgrade $2700 per person (12 seats available)
  • Full refund less $200 for cancellations after deposit.
  • Full refund less $500 for cancellations after January 23, 2023
  • Full refund less $2000 for cancellations after February 27, 2023
  • No refunds for cancellations after May 26, 2023

Itinerary

Mon Jul 17

Los Angeles to Istanbul ( Depart tk10 at 6:30pm )
Tue Jul 18

Istanbul to Tel Aviv ( Depart tk864 at 7:45pm )

Neve Ilan
Wed Jul 19

Shephelah

Yad Hashmonah, Beth Shemesh, Azekah, Beth Guvrin (Maresha)

Yad Hashmonah
Thu Jul 20

Negev

Masada, Bedouin Hospitality, Tel Arad, Dead Sea

Masada
Fri Jul 21

Negev

Ein Gedi, Qumran , Lower Jordan

Ein Gedi
Sat Jul 22

Galilee

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

Chorazin
Sun Jul 23

Galilee

Chorazin, Katzrin, Mount of Beatitudes, Mount Bental, Tabgha, Caesarea Philippi, Capernaum, Tel Dan, Mount Arbel, Ancient Boat (Ginosar), Galilee Boat Ride

Chorazin
Mon Jul 24

Galilee - Jerusalem

Beth Shean, Megiddo, Mt. Carmel, Caesarea Maritima

Beth Shean
Tue Jul 25

Jerusalem

City of David, Hezekiah's Tunnel, Southern Steps, Herodium, Bethlehem

City of David
Wed Jul 26

Jerusalem

Temple Mount, Western Wall, Rabbinic Tunnels, Yad Vashem

Temple Mount
Thu Jul 27

Jerusalem

Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Saint Anne's, Pool of Bethesda, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Ramparts, Israel Museum, Farewell Dinner

Mount of Olives
Fri Jul 28

Tel Aviv to Istanbul ( Depart tk865 at 8:30am )
Istanbul to Los Angeles ( Depart tk009 at 1:10pm )