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ABOUT THE TRIP
As a North Point Ministries Stakeholder, we invite you to join us for The Holy Land Experience, an invitation-only journey with teaching by Joel Thomas, from October 7–16, 2026. This tour has been carefully crafted as a boutique, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
We’ll travel throughout Israel for nine unforgettable days, beginning with the hills of Galilee in the north to the Dead Sea, Jerusalem, and the Mediterranean coast. Each day will offer a unique adventure with teaching and insight from Joel Thomas, expert local guides, meaningful conversations, and the opportunity to build community with fellow stakeholders who share a heart for the NPM mission.
We would love for you to join us as we journey through the land where Jesus lived, loved, and taught. Our hope is that this experience deepens your relationship with Jesus, enriches the way you read and engage with Scripture, and emboldens you to inspire people to follow Jesus.
PRICING
Double Occupancy:
$7,500 per person
Single Occupancy:
$9,630 per person
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Pricing is based on double occupancy.
Solo travelers will have their own room.
Lodging rates in Israel are per person rather than per room, which increases the cost from $7,500 per person to $9,630 per person.
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Flights are a separate purchase from the land tour price.
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Travel insurance is strongly recommended and is best purchased within 14 days of booking. This protects the land portion of your trip and covers travel interruptions. We recommend Travel Guard as a trusted option.
See more information on registration confirmation.
PRICE INCLUDES
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Five-star Hotels
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All meals
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Entrance fees to all sites
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Air-conditioned transportation by deluxe coach
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All gratuities and taxes
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Group transfer to and from the TLV airport
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Led by expert local guides
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You may pay in full or select the interest-free monthly payment plan. The payment plan requires a $150 deposit per person, with the remaining balance divided evenly across the remaining months. For questions about payment options, contact Steve Franklin (steve.franklin@northpoint.org | 770-851-4525) or Carla White (carla.white@northpoint.org | 678-665-3601).
FLIGHTS AND HOTELS
Tour Dates: 10/7 - 10/16, 2026​
Touring will begin on October 8 and conclude on October 16.
Travel days are October 7 and October 16.
FLIGHTS
Please plan to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv (TLV) between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on October 8, 2026. Group shuttles will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. You will need to arrive during this window to join the North Point Ministries shuttles. A Welcome Reception will take place at the Galei Kinneret Hotel in Galilee later that afternoon.
For your return flight, there will be one group shuttle departing for the airport on the morning of October 16. Please schedule your flight to depart after 11:00 a.m. on October 16. If your flight departs earlier or you choose to extend your stay, you will be responsible for your own transportation.
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If you would like assistance with flights, Jackson Travel (israel@jacksontravel.com) is the recommended provider. We recommend using them to help with booking flights, coordinating arrival times, and answering any flight-related questions. Click here to get started.
It is important to send your final flight details to carla.white@northpoint.org so we can coordinate airport arrivals and departures.
Flights are a separate purchase from the land tour price.
HOTELS
ITINERARY
WHAT TO EXPECT
The North Point Ministries Holy Land Experience will be an unforgettable journey through the story of Scripture. We will visit significant biblical sites in the Sea of Galilee, the coastal regions, Jerusalem, and the Judean Desert. We will explore places where Jesus taught, walked, healed, and performed miracles. The trip includes meaningful teaching, amazing meals, great conversations, and a few special surprises along the way.
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Hotels:
DAY 1
ARRIVAL DAY
Our team will meet you at Ben Gurion International Airport. We will travel north along the coastal plains, enjoy light touring at Mt. Carmel and the Jezreel Valley, then check into the Galei Kinneret Hotel for a Welcome Reception and a restful evening.
DAYS 2 and 3
THE SEA OF GALILEE
Experience one of the most beautiful and spiritually rich regions of the Holy Land, a landscape that remains remarkably preserved and looks much as it did in the time of Jesus. We will walk where He walked, enjoy a boat ride on The Sea of Galilee, and explore towns central to His ministry, allowing Scripture to come alive in a vivid and meaningful way.
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Sites:
Mount of Beatitudes
Capernaum
Boat ride Sea of Galilee
Mount Arbel
Magdala
Tabgha (Peter’s Primacy)
DAY 4
COASTAL PLAINS
We’ll visit Caesarea Maritima, where Paul was imprisoned and began his journey to Rome. From this port, he set out to carry the Gospel to the world. After our time there, we will travel to Jerusalem and enjoy an evening walk to the Western Wall.
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Sites:
Caesarea Maritima
Mount Precipice
Nazareth
DAYS 5 through 7
JERUSALEM
We’ll spend three immersive days in the heart of biblical history. There’s simply no place on earth like Jerusalem. Jesus worshipped in the Temple as a child and taught and healed within its walls during His ministry. He spent His final days in Jerusalem, where he was crucified, buried, and rose again.
We’ll explore the Temple Mount, the City of David, the Mount of Olives, the Garden Tomb, and many additional sites. There will also be free time to explore the city on your own.
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Sites:
Mount of Olives
Garden of Gethsemane
The Pools of Bethesda
Garden Tomb
Machneuada Market
Holy Sepulcher
Western Wall
Via Dolorosa
Southern Temple Steps
Upper Room
Temple Mount
Jewish Quarter
And more…
DAY 6
JUDEAN DESERT + DEAD SEA
We’ll travel into the Judean Desert, a place of refuge, reflection, and seclusion for many throughout Scripture, including Jesus and King David. We’ll visit Qumran—the archaeological site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were uncovered—and take a dip in the Dead Sea, where you can float effortlessly due to its extremely high salt concentration.
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​Sites:
Shiloh
Valley of the Shadow of Death
Dead Sea swim and float
Qumran
DAY 8
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
You will have the opportunity to either visit Bethlehem or enjoy a free morning in Jerusalem. At midday we will reunite for a visit to the Israel Museum and Shrine of the Book before heading to Mahane Yehuda Market for dinner.
DAY 9
DEPARTURE DAY
Last morning in Jerusalem.
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Group transfer will be provided from the hotel in Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) on the morning of October 16.
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* Itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
ITINERARY
SOME SITES YOU WILL SEE
SEA OF GALILEE
JERUSALEM
CAESAREA PHILIPPI
GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE
MOUNT OF BEATITUDES
MOUNT OF OLIVES
GARDEN TOMB
WESTERN WALL
CAPERNAUM
