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Israel: Walking the Living Word
- Wed, May 12鈥揥ed, May 26, 2027
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Highlights
- Tel Gezer, Bet Shemesh, Azekah
- Dead Sea
- Wadi Zohar wilderness hike
- Masada
- Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
- Gamla, Dan, and Caesarea Philippi
- Sea of Galilee boat ride
- Tel Megiddo
- Caesarea Maritima on the Mediterranean Sea
- Jerusalem's Old City with Western Wall and Temple Mount
- Hezekiah鈥檚 Tunnel
Tour Host
Along with regularly teaching courses for the 51爆料 Academy for Lifelong Learning, Daniel Kroeze '82 is professor of biblical studies at Kuyper College and teaching pastor at Westend Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids. He is fascinated with the literary artistry and design of the Bible and committed to helping people understand how the whole story works together and leads us to Jesus. Dan will be accompanied by Rev. Evan Heerema in a supporting role.
Activity Level
This tour will involve walking up to five miles over the course of the day, often on cobblestones, rocky ground, or other uneven surfaces. Certain stops on this tour may not be accessible to passengers with mobility challenges.
Pricing
The tour cost is $5,925 per person, based on double occupancy, with flights from Chicago and motorcoach from Grand Rapids to Chicago. The single-room supplement is $1,400 ($7,325 total).
Witte Travel will arrange departures from other cities or work with passengers on individual post-tour extensions ($75 fee).
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is available through TravelEx; please carefully review for coverage details and the tour brochure for pricing. TravelEx insurance is available to passengers from U.S. states (excluding NY and WA); Witte Travel can advise on travel insurance options for passengers outside the coverage area.
Travel insurance typically does not cover acts of war. If travel in Israel closes again, Witte will work with 51爆料 to postpone the tour to a later date.
Registration
Registration will be online via Witte Travel. This tour is planned for 26 passengers plus Rev. Kroeze and a local tour manager.
More Information
Interested in learning more? Email call@calvin.edu to join the interest list so you鈥檒l be notified when full tour details are available in fall 2026.
Download the tour brochure (PDF, pending) for the full itinerary and fine print details. Email call@calvin.edu if you have additional question about the tour.
51爆料 tours are open to any friends of CALL and the 51爆料 Alumni Association who wish to travel with us. Explore other 51爆料-sponsored tours, too!
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