Egypt / Jordan
GTI SIGNATURE TOUR
Mar 4-16, 2026
Experience Egypt on a GTI Signature Study Tour and you'll see Scripture in a new light.
Egypt is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible over 700 times, Other than Canaan (the land of Israel), Egypt is the most frequently mentioned place in the Bible. Throughout Scripture, Egypt is a place of testing and transition, but it serves as protection and refuge.
As we cruise along the Nile River, we will look at the life of Joseph, step into the world of Moses, and explore the geography and culture that shaped the ancient Egyptian's view of life. As we take in amazing sites and breathtaking views, we will excavate the Egyptian nuances buried within Scripture and their relevance for us today.
We then fly across the Sinai Peninsula over to Jordan, where we follow the Israelite exodus narrative on their way to the Promised Land. Our journey concludes on Mt. Nebo, as we take in a panorama view into the Israel.
Jerrell has been involved in full-time ministry for over 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 a MA in Archaeology & Biblical History. Throughout his ministry, he has led over 100 trips, to more than 25 countries. For the past thirteen years, Jerrell has been leading study tours to Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Rome. 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 in the ancient practice of pilgrimage. His on-site teaching is a rich mixture of archaeological discoveries, biblical history, practical application, storytelling, 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.
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.
Touching down in Egypt heightens anticipation for all that you will experience of this ancient, biblical land that was once the most powerful empire on earth.
We step back in time to the earliest beginnings of Egypt as we walk in the shadows of the greatest stone structures ever built; structures that were already centuries old by the time of Abraham.
See the history and treasures of Egypt unfold before you in dazzling display as you walk the halls of the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Experience the capital city of Egypt at the height of its splendor and power when Moses was prince in Egypt and the Hebrew slaves built the cities of the pharaohs brick by brick.
Enter the spiritual underworld of Egypt, exploring the tombs and mortuary temples of the pharaohs.
Today, we explore two of Egypt’s most celebrated temples, introducing us to the complex pantheon worshipped by the ancient Egyptians.
The Nile River has been flowing from time immemorial and navigating these primeval waters transports you to the heart and life of both ancient and modern Egypt.
We have arrived at the narrows of the Nile to explore sites of extraordinary importance in the history of Egypt.
A flight across Sinai and the Red Sea, over the very path of the Exodus, takes us to the deserts of Israel’s ancient wanderings. Today we arrive in Jordan.
Walk the Siq to the breathtaking tomb of the Treasury as you discover the stone-carved city of the mysterious, Arabian tribe of the Nabateans.
Stand where Moses stood as he looked across the Plains of Moab from the heights of Mount Nebo and viewed the Promised Land.
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