Calvary North Thurston
Calvary North Thurston
Israel Trip - April 6-17, 2026
There was an information meeting in September but if you missed that meeting and are interested in the trip, please reach out to Sam Christensen (360-489-9235) or email the church at calvarynorththurston@gmail.com.
Below is the general information regarding the Israel Tour:
HOSTED BY CALVARY CHAPEL PASTORS
Tour leads are Pastors Sean Hollen & Sam Christensen.
For more information call 360-500-9250 (Pastor Sean's #) or email sean@harborcc.org
April 6th-17th, 2026 - Price per person, double occupancy: Land Only: $3820 - Land and Airfare: $5725
Tour includes 4-5 Star hotels with breakfast and dinner, all transportation, entrance fees, tips and taxes.
Not included are lunches, trip insurance and expenses of a personal nature, i.e., gifts, laundry, and drinks.
(Airline prices may vary. If you chose your own flights, you are responsible for transportation to Tiberias.)
Deposit, Payments and Refunds
Checks made payable to: Harbor Calvary Chapel
Address: 108 South K Street, Aberdeen, WA 98520
A deposit of $250 by December 7, 2025 is required to reserve a spot.
Payments received after January 25, 2026 will be processed on a space-available basis.
Full payment is due by January 25, 2026.
If you need to cancel, you must notify Pastor Sean in writing. The deposit and payments are fully refundable, for land portion only, up to 50 days prior to departure (February 15, 2026).
(Prices and due dates are subject to change.)
DAY 1 (April 6th) Depart USA to Tel Aviv via SeaTac, (Schedule subject to change)
DAY 2 (April 7th) Arrival in the Holy Land in the afternoon where we are met by a representative to assist us through customs and transfer us to our hotel, the Leonardo Plaza Tiberias, to enjoy dinner and rest.
DAY 3 (April 8th) Caesarea / Mt. Carmel / Megiddo (Armageddon) / Mt. of Beatitudes / Capernaum. We begin our pilgrimage with a visit to Caesarea, a Crusader Fortress built upon the ancient city of Caesarea Marittima, named after Augustus Caesar. Here is a beautiful example of the Roman Amphitheatre built in the days of Christ. We’ll continue to Mount Carmel where Elijah issued his challenge to the False Prophets. Then on to Megiddo, site of Armageddon. Journey to the Mount of Beatitudes and finally, we arrive in Capernaum, Jesus’ ministry base on the Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Tiberias.
DAY 4 (April 9th) Boat Ride on Sea of Galilee / Jesus Boat Museum / Caesarea / Tel Dan / Baptism in the Jordan River: Our morning begins with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, the very waters Jesus calmed during a storm. We visit the Jesus Boat, which is in a museum situated on Kibbutz Nof Ginossar. Heading north, we ex-plore Caesarea Philippi, where Peter declared Jesus as the Messiah. In nearby Tel Dan, we walk among the ruins of the ancient northern kingdom of Israel. Ending a magnificent day with a visit to Yardenit, the traditional baptis-mal site on the Jordan River. If you desire to be baptized ($10) in the Jordan River, please talk to your pastor. Din-ner and overnight at our hotel in Tiberias.
DAY 5 (April 10th) Beit Shean / Border Crossing to Jordan / Jerash in Jordan / Mt. Nebo / Madaba: We pro-ceed down to the city of Beit Shean - one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Middle East. We then cross into Jordan via the Sheikh Hussein Bridge to visit Jerash another spectacular Roman city ruins. We ascend to Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promise Land before his death, and then visit Madaba, known for its ancient mosa-ic map of the Holy Land. Dinner and overnight at the Crowne Plaza Dead Sea, Jordan.
DAY 6 (April 11th) Full day to explore Petra: The adventure begins via a narrow canyon called Al Siq, that opens up to contain tombs and temples carved into pink sandstone cliffs, earning its nickname, the "Rose City." Put on your hiking shoes, this is a great day of exploration and adventure. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Jordan.
DAY 7 (April 12th) Border crossing at Allenby Bridge / Qumran / Jerusalem: Our next adventure is to cross back into Israel and then to the Dead Sea, lowest spot on earth. Visit the ancient caves of Qumran, center of the Essenes, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Then travel up to Jerusalem via the Wadi Qelt, to Le-onardo Plaza Hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
DAY 8 (April 13th) Mt. of Olives / Garden of Gethsemane / Caiaphas’ House / Temple Institute / Old City Jerusalem: Our day in Jerusalem begins atop the Mount of Olives, where Jesus wept over the city and for a breathtaking view of Old Jerusalem across the Kidron Valley to the Eastern Gate. We walk down the Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed before His arrest, then travel to the Caia-phas’ House, the site of Jesus’ trial before the high priest. In the afternoon, we visit the Temple Institute and explore the ancient Roman road of Cardo Maximus and the vibrant Old City Markets. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
DAY 9 (April 14th) Southern Steps / Rabbinical Tunnels / Pool of Bethesda / Praetorium / Fortress of Antonia / Via Dolorosa: Start off the day in the City of David at the Davidson Center then up hill to the Southern Steps of the Southern Wall. Visit the famous Rabbi's Tunnel, running along the base of the West-ern Wall. Then the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus cured an invalid man; continue to the Praetorium, site of the public trial of Christ, and his condemnation, and view its ancient remains in the Fortress of Antonia; Continue through the picturesque market streets walking along the Via Dolorosa. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Old City Markets of Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
DAY 10 (April 15th) Elah Valley / Masada / Ein Gedi / Dead Sea Float: We travel to the Elah Valley, where David courageously defeated Goliath. The then ascend Masada, the mountain fortress of King Herod and where Jewish rebels made their last stand against Rome. We continue to Ein Gedi, an oasis where David hid from Saul, and then enjoy a relaxing float in the Dead Sea. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem
DAY 11 (April 16th) Temple Mount / Bethlehem / Israel Museum / Garden Tomb / Farewell Dinner: Depending on security conditions, we begin with a visit to the Temple Mount, sacred to Jews and Muslims alike and the historic site of the Jewish Temples. We then travel to Bethlehem, the birthplace of out Savior, and visit the Israel Museum, home to the model of ancient Jerusalem and the Dead Sea Scrolls. We will end the day with prayer and communion at the Garden Tomb and then our Farewell Dinner.
DAY 12 (April 17th) Travel day and arrive home to everyone’s USA city by the afternoon.
