180 Chicago Church Israel Journey
Walk through the land where the Bible unfolded.
Join Dr. James Coakley and Pastor Karl Clauson on a powerful 10-day biblical journey across Israel, exploring the places where Scripture comes to life through history, archaeology, worship, and teaching.
From the shores of the Sea of Galilee to the streets of Jerusalem, this immersive experience is designed to deepen your understanding of God’s Word by connecting biblical events to the land where they happened.
Discover Israel through the lens of Scripture and experience the Bible in its original setting.
What’s Included
9 nights accommodation in first-class and deluxe hotels
Breakfast and dinner daily
Transportation
Roundtrip international airfare from Chicago (ORD)
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
International airfare
Travel or baggage insurance
Personal expenses
Airline luggage fees
Room service charges
Pricing & Group Options
Standard
$4,630
Per person (double occupancy)
Single Supplement
+$1,200
Private room upgrade
Registration Deposit
$300
Non-refundable deposit applied toward total trip cost
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Depart from Chicago on your overnight flight to Tel Aviv.
Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport and transfer to your hotel along the Mediterranean coast.
Visit Caesarea Maritima, Megiddo overlooking Armageddon, Zippori, and travel north into the Galilee region.
Explore Hazor, Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi (Banias), the Golan Heights, and Gamla before enjoying Israeli hospitality at the home of Omer Eshel.
Visit the Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum, Tabgha, Magdala, and enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee with a traditional fish lunch.
Visit Hippos (Sussita), Yardenit baptism site, Beit She’an, Qumran, Jericho, and arrive in Jerusalem for Shabbat dinner and teaching
Explore Masada, Ein Gedi, and enjoy time floating in the Dead Sea before returning to Jerusalem.
Visit the Garden Tomb, Garden of Gethsemane, ancient Shiloh, and Ramah, the hometown of the prophet Samuel.
Visit the Temple Mount area, Southern Steps, City of David, Western Wall, Old City of Jerusalem, and worship with the King of Kings community.
Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your return flight home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A $300 non-refundable deposit per person is required at registration. Registrations received within 90 days of departure must be accompanied by full payment.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended to protect against unexpected circumstances that may affect your ability to travel.
U.S. citizens do not require a visa for entry into Israel. A passport valid for at least six months beyond the return date is required.
Participants should be in good health and able to walk moderate distances, board the bus, and navigate archaeological sites.
$500 deposit to reserve, balance due 60 days before departure.
Breakfast and dinner are included daily unless otherwise noted in the itinerary.
Terms & Conditions
Your Bible Study Tour with The Bible Comes to Life is designed to be a meaningful and spiritually transformative experience. Travel insurance is strongly recommended in order to protect against unexpected circumstances that may affect your travel plans.
All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and are based on current costs at the time of publication. Due to currency fluctuations and changes in operational costs such as fuel or supplier rates, prices may be subject to change.
Accommodation is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room in deluxe hotels. Single occupancy rooms are available for an additional supplement.
Transportation throughout the tour is provided by deluxe motor coach with licensed English-speaking guides. Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary are included.
Participants are responsible for obtaining and maintaining valid travel documents. A passport with at least six months validity beyond the tour return date is required.
By registering for this tour, travelers acknowledge that The Bible Comes to Life is not liable for any losses, delays, or disruptions caused by circumstances beyond its control.
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Reserve your spot today with a $$500 deposit, or request more information.
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