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Holy Land 2023 Trip

"Pastor Jim was a great leader on our Holy Land trip. For me, every Bible reading and class comes to life more than ever before. Praying in the Garden of Gethsemane brought tears to my eyes. So many wonderful memories."
Don Erhardt
2022 Holy Land Participant

May 16 - 25, 2023

Deepen your faith as you immerse yourself in the land where Jesus walked, healed and preached. Experience the scriptures in a way only possible when you place yourself in the land of the Bible. Rev. Jim Peich will host a group tour of the Holy Land from May 16 to 25, 2023. 

Our expert guides will lead us through Galilee, Nazareth, the Jordan River, Jericho, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and more as we explore the life and lands of Jesus Christ. You can also choose to extend your travel with an optional 5-day Exodus experience including Mount Sinai, the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx and Cairo.

Below you will find more information about this holy experience. This trip is open to all, so feel free to invite your family and friends to join you on this incredible spiritual journey! 

Click the “Register Now” button at the bottom to make your initial deposit and reserve your spot.

Itinerary overview

Holy Land Trip

Day 1 & 2 – USA to the Holy Land

Day 3 – Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes Magdala, Jordan River, etc.

Day 4 – Cana, Nazareth, Tel Megiddo & Caesarea

Day 5 – Beit Shean, Jericho Qumran

Day 6 – Bethlehem & Jerusalem

Day 7 – Jerusalem, Mount Olives, Upper Room, Garden of Gethsemane, City of David, etc.

Day 8 – Leisure Day (Optional Masada/Dead Sea Excursion)

Day 9 – Jerusalem, teaching Steps, Western Wall, Pool of Bethesda, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Old City, etc.

Day 10 – Return to USA

For more detailed itinerary, view the tour brochure.

Exodus/Egypt Extension (Optional)

In addition to the Holy Land tour, Pastor Jim will also host a 5-day guided tour to Egypt where we trace the steps of the Exodus. The tour company requires at least 10 participants to offer this extension. 

Day 10 – Jerusalem to Egypt

Day 11 – St. Catherine’s Monastery and Mount Sinai (conditions permitting)

Day 12 – Route of the Exodus

Day 13 – Memphis, Saqqara, the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx

Day 14 – Cairo, Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, Old City, etc.

Day 15 – Return to USA

Price

The all-inclusive 10-day spiritual journey through the Holy Land is $3,996 per person. This covers domestic airfare from St. Louis, international air fair to the Holy Land, daily meals, bus transportation, first-class hotels, guides, gratuities, entrance fees and more. (Any baggage fees, souvenirs and other incidentals are not included.)

If you wish to extend your trip and join Rev. Jim Peich on the 5-day Exodus experience to Egypt, the price is $1,236.

Discounts

Pay by Check Discounts

The above price reflects a 3.5% discount for making payments by check. If you prefer to use credit card, please add 3.5% to the cost. 

Early Registration Discounts
  • Register 9 months prior to departure and save $100
  • Register 8 months prior to departure and save $75
  • Register 7 months prior to departure and save $50
Deposits (Required to Reserve Your Spot)
 
New Registrations
  • $300 deposit for new registrations received 6 to 10 months prior to departure
  • $600 must be in your account 6 months prior to departure
  • $1,800 must be in your account 105 days prior to departure
  • Full Payment must be in your account 75 days prior to departure to avoid a late fee of $100

NOTE:  For detailed information on payment schedules, discounts, deposits, travel insurance and cancellations, please view/print the tour brochure

Tour Safety

Our trip is organized by one of the oldest and most well-respected Christian tour companies. Learn about the safety precautions taken by Educational Opportunities Tours. 

registration

IMPORTANT:  Please be sure to use the group leader ID# (shown below) when registering. You will then be added to Pastor Jim’s group by the tour company and also be invited to a special Facebook Group facilitated by Pastor Jim for trip updates and details. (If you do not hear from Pastor Jim within 2 weeks after you’ve registered, please let him know.)

Host/Group Leader: Rev. Jim Peich
Host/Group Leader ID #: 58601

If you have questions about the trip or need help registering, please email Rev. Jim Peich and he will be glad to help!

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