Join us for Pastors Israel Experience
January 11-19, 2027
Pastors Educational Trip To Israel
A Message from the President of Aliayh Foundation
I'm writing to extend a personal invitation to apply for a free Pastors & Leaders Delegation to Israel, designed specifically for senior leaders who carry influence and are positioned to steward that influence within their congregations and networks. This delegation is not promotional and it is not a vacation. It is an intentional investment in pastors and leaders who shape vision, guide spiritual formation, and have the capacity to multiply impact beyond themselves.
Who Qualifies:
Ordained pastors currently serving in a church with an active pulpit ministry.
What's Included:
The tour portion is free (subsidized).
You cover your flight cost, which will be reimbursed when you bring a group of 25+ travelers within 18 months.
Call 804-506-0560 or e-mail us, or use the form below to learn how you can join this trip, and how you could travel completely FREE.
Features Included in the Pastors Israel Experience Tour:
Dates: January 11-19, 2027
9 days, 7 nights
HOTELS: First Class Hotels:
1 night Netanya/Herzliya - on the Mediterranean Sea
3 nights in Galilee
3 nights in Jerusalem
PRICE:
To make participation possible, the pastor's land delegation portion is fully hosted. Spouses are welcome to attend at $1,950 which is 50% off the regular rate. Airfare and personal expenses are not included.
The purpose of this delegation is threefold:
To encounter the land of Scripture with historical and spiritual depth
To engage Israel through a pastoral and leadership lens
To prayerfully discern how Israel engagement may take shape within your church or ministry context
Apply for the Pastors Delegation to Israel - January 2027
Because space is limited and the delegation is hosted, participation is vetted through application. This allows us to prayerfully assemble a delegation of leaders who are aligned in vision and positioned to steward the experience well upon returning home. If you sense this invitation may be a fit, I encourage you to complete the brief application below. There is no obligation beyond prayerful consideration.
Prices:
Free for qualifying pastors
$1,950.00 for pastor spouses, in double occupancy
$950.00 private room fee
$500 nonrefundable deposit upon registration
Airfare additional
DAY 1Trans-Atlantic Flight Overnight flights from North America to Tel Aviv, Israel.
Meals will be served in flight.
DAY 2Arrival in Tel Aviv/Netanya
You will arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. Time permitting, we'll see some sites such as Jaffa . Then we’ll head to your hotel in Netanya, where you will enjoy dinner and a good night's sleep.
DAY 3Head North and to the Galilee
After a great Israeli Breakfast, we’ll continue to maritime Caesarea and to Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18) to hear about the Prophet Elijah. At noon, enjoy a typical Israeli lunch such as Falafel. Your next stop is Megiddo, Biblical Armageddon (1 Kings 9:15, Rev. 6:16). From there onto Nazareth. Then dinner and accommodation in Tiberias - at the Sea of Galilee.
DAY 4 A Day in Galilee
After breakfast, visit the Magdala Synagogue, Capernaum, Tabgha, and the Mount of Beatitudes. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias
DAY 5 Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee, Caesarea Philippi, Golan Heights Kibbutz Ginosar to the Ancient Jesus Boat and a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.
Then on to Tel Dan - Caesarea Philippi. Visit the place where Jesus asks his Disciples “Who do you say that I AM.” Mt. Bental in the Golan Heights, then dinner and overnight in Tiberias.
DAY 6 Depart Galilee for the Dead Sea Visit sites along the Jordan Valley, including Beit She’an, Ein Harod, Jericho, Kaser El Yehud Jordan River with an opportunity to be baptized.
Then, on to Jerusalem! Dinner and remaining nights in Jerusalem.
DAY 7 Jerusalem Ascend the Mount of Olives, walk the Palm Sunday Path to Garden of Gethsemane, Upper Room, Caiaphas’s House of the High Priest: Caiaphas and the Church of Peter in Gallicantu.End the day at Golgotha and the Garden Tomb., Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
DAY 8 Jerusalem Old City of Jerusalem, Mt. Moriah, Temple Moria, Pools of Bethesda, City of David, Western Wall tunnel, Bethlehem.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
DAY 9 Fly back to North America Transfer to the airport for flight back home.
Price: Free for Pastors in double occupancy
Price: $1,950.00 - Pastor's spouse - in double occupancy.
Single Supplemental: $950.00
Airfare is not included in your free tour package. Please contact Aliyah Tours for an estimate from your home airport.
This tour space is limited.
Exclusive Host Reward
Bring a group of 25 or more travelers within 18 months, and we will reimburse your flight--making your trip absolutely free! Plus, when you return with your group, we'll cover all of your travel expenses for that tour as well.
We will provide you with a tour registration link after your eligibility form has been evaluated.
Passport - A passport is required to board an international flight and travel to Israel. If you do not have a current passport, please make an appointment with the postal service and allow 10 weeks after your appointment to complete the renewal process in the US. Passports must be valid until July 19, 2027 for this tour.
Travel Insurance is HIGHLY recommended for international travel. For the best coverage, purchase your travel insurance within two weeks of booking your tour. Compare travel insurance options at this website: TravelInsurance.com
Deposits and Payments - A deposit of $500 is required from each paid traveler, along with your reservation form, to guarantee your space on the tour. The remaining balance is due in 2 payments.
Airfare Payment is due upon ticketing of flight.
Final Payment is due November 1, 2026.
● A supplement for single occupancy must be paid in full with the final payment.
● If using a credit card, a 3% service fee will be added to the total.
The streets and sites we visit are not wheelchair and walker-friendly. Most of our tours include 3-5 miles of walking per day. Guests with mobility challenges or other health issues should make private arrangements to travel with a caregiver who can stay with them if they need to opt out of a tour stop. Tour drivers will take breaks and lock up their buses when unattended. Guests cannot be left alone on an unattended bus should they choose to opt-out. If you have health challenges, please consult an Aliyah Tours representative before you put down a deposit on a tour.
For the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of all participants, our Israel tours involve a moderate to rigorous level of physical activity. Travelers should be able to:
Walk 3-5 miles per day over uneven terrain, steps, inclines, and archaeological sites
Stand for extended periods during teachings and site visits
Manage personal luggage, travel documents, and personal needs independently
Navigate airports, airline procedures, security, customs, and flight connections without assistance from ministry staff
Keep pace with a group schedule that may include early mornings and full travel days
We joyfully welcome travelers from many seasons of life. However, Aliyah Foundation ministry staff and tour leaders are not able to provide personal travel assistance, airport navigation support, mobility assistance, medical supervision, or daily personal care.
Travelers who anticipate needing assistance in any of these areas are asked to travel with a capable companion who can provide the necessary support throughout the journey.
Our goal is to ensure every guest experiences Israel in a safe, meaningful, and spiritually enriching way.
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) Requirement - Israel Tours
All non-Israeli guests participating in the tour are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) prior to arrival in Israel. The ETA-IL is a mandatory pre-entry approval implemented by the Israeli government in 2025 for travelers from visa-exempt countries. Guests must apply online through the official ETA-IL website at Israel-entry | Page Home and receive approval before boarding their flight. Do not use third party sites for the application process.The cost of the official ETA-IL visa application is 25 Shekels or about $7.50. The application approval should be submitted to Aliyah Tours one month before departure. Earlier submission is strongly recommended to avoid any delays or issues. Approval is typically valid for up to two years or until passport expiration (whichever comes first) and allows for multiple entries during its validity. It is the responsibility of each guest to complete the application accurately and in a timely manner. Failure to obtain ETA-IL approval may result in denial of boarding or entry into Israel, and the tour operator will not be held responsible for any costs or losses incurred as a result.
Other nationals should contact their consulate for information. For other destinations, please contact Aliyah Tours. Aliyah Tours does NOT process visa applications. No inoculations are currently required for travel to Israel. Please contact public health authorities for further information or other destinations.
We strongly recommend you buy Travel Insurance, as there will be no exceptions to the strict cancellation policy.
Your best coverage options will be available if you purchase your plan within two weeks of booking your tour.
Aliyah Tours (Aliyah), and/or its agents and their representatives act only as agents for the tour participants in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, touring, restaurants, or any other services in connection with the itinerary. They will exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements. However, they do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity to person or property because of any act or default of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, company, or person rendering any of the services included in the tours. The tickets, coupons, tariffs, rules, or contracts currently in use by any carrier, hotel, restaurant, or other contractor rendering services shall constitute the sole contract between such contractor and the tour participants. All parties mentioned in this disclaimer, their agents or representatives abroad, and/or its employees accept no responsibility for any damage, delay, or injury due to sickness, pilferage, labor disputes, machinery breakdown, government restraints, hostile acts, terrorism, weather, acts of God, or any other cause beyond their personal control. All parties mentioned in this disclaimer, their agents or representatives abroad, and/or its employees are not responsible for loss of or damage to your luggage, accidents en route, or ill health which may require travelers to miss parts of the tour or to return home without the group. No carrier shall be responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time tour participants are not on board its own conveyance. The tour programs are planned in advance. If between planning time and the actual tour operation, circumstances beyond control require changes. All parties mentioned in this disclaimer, their agents or representatives abroad and/or its employees, reserve the right to vary itineraries and substitute components of tour programs. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for any reason whatsoever to alter the arrangements of the itinerary, such alterations may be made without penalty to the Aliyah Tours operators. The right is reserved to accept or refuse any person as a member of the tour.
The streets and sites we visit are not wheelchair and walker-friendly. Most of our tours include 3-5 miles of walking per day. Guests with mobility challenges or other health issues should make private arrangements to travel with a caregiver who can stay with them if they need to opt out of a tour stop. Tour drivers will take breaks and lock up their buses when unattended. Guests cannot be left alone on an unattended bus should they choose to opt-out. If you have health challenges, please consult an Aliyah Tours representative before you put down a deposit on a tour.
For the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of all participants, our Israel tours involve a moderate to rigorous level of physical activity. Travelers should be able to:
Walk 3-5 miles per day over uneven terrain, steps, inclines, and archaeological sites
Stand for extended periods during teachings and site visits
Manage personal luggage, travel documents, and personal needs independently
Navigate airports, airline procedures, security, customs, and flight connections without assistance from ministry staff
Keep pace with a group schedule that may include early mornings and full travel days
We joyfully welcome travelers from many seasons of life. However, Aliyah Foundation ministry staff and tour leaders are not able to provide personal travel assistance, airport navigation support, mobility assistance, medical supervision, or daily personal care.
Travelers who anticipate needing assistance in any of these areas are asked to travel with a capable companion who can provide the necessary support throughout the journey.
Our goal is to ensure every guest experiences Israel in a safe, meaningful, and spiritually enriching way.
