Israel Study Tour June 2025

About This Trip

Led by Arie Bar David, Israel's top study tour guide, this special trip will explore various Bible passages come alive before your eyes.We will study at various sites throughout the nation of Israel.

Please note that this is a Study Tour and requires considerable walking and some hiking. Please understand your physical condition will help to determine the quality of your trip.

There are no work projects associated with this trip.

This will be a special Study Trip - not a typical mission trip. There will not be a building project. Payments towards this trip are not tax deductible and will be handled by a travel agent.

This is specifically a trip designed to study with Arie Bar David. Arie is considered the number one teacher in Israel today. This study tour will be centered around the Parables of Jesus. To make this trip the most meaningful, a reading list will be provided at a later date.

Please complete an interest form by clicking on the Application Button above to receive more information.

Things To Know

Find out more at: Yad Hashmona

Team Members: Open to Adults (18+) who have either (1) previously gone to Israel or (2) have studied the Bible extensively. This is an advanced trip, meaning many of the basics of a year one Israel tour may not be covered. The pace is fast, both physically and spiritually in regards to Bible knowledge.

Space on this trip is given first to Church of the King members.

Team Information

Team Leader: Ps. Ben Genard

There will be a required reading list issued to approved team members.

If you have specific questions, please contact [email protected].

Additional Information

All participants will have to adhere to the requirements and mandates set force by the government of ISRAEL and the UNITED STATES. Below the links to help guide you through the requirements for both DEPARTURE and RETURN.

Passport Required: A passport valid through January 2026 is required for this trip. If your passport expiration is prior to January 2026 please contact the Global Reach Department for instructions before applying for this trip.

What is covered by the trip fee? International round trip airfare to/from New Orleans/Israel; insurance, housing, meals, ground transportation at destination. Your trip fee includes the required entry visa, but does not cover expenses to obtain a passport or any vaccinations.

We recommend bringing additional money for airport meals/snacks, any additional drinks or food you might want during the trip and other personal items you might want to buy. Your team leader can answer any specific questions regarding this.

Weather: Temperatures can range between upper 60's to mid 90's daily. You will be provided with a complete packing list by your team leader.

Trip Fee: Total fee is estimated to be $6000 Price subject to slight change due to airfare variations. Please refer to the Payment Schedule listed on the right side of this page.

Application Fee Process: Is not required this time.

Payment Information

Price: $6000* estimated

*Trip Fee may vary slightly, depending upon airfare.

*Includes airfare, visa, lodging, food, ground transportation & travel insurance. Cost may vary due to fluctuations in airfare.

Trip Fee: $6000*est (depending on airfare)

* As of 8/13/2019 we were notified of an increase with the airlines and the Yad. We had to adjust accordingly.

Passport color copy required upon approval.

Payment 1 due (165 Days before departure) $1500
Payment 2 due (120 Days before departure) $1500
Payment 3 due (90 Days before departure) $1500
Payment 4 due (75 Days before departure) $1500 (TRIP PAID IN FULL)

NOTE: Each team member is required to contribute $200 cash to team tips - due to team leader prior to departure date.

NOTE: This trip fee is not tax deductible.