Experience the Holy Land Beyond the Typical Tour
Many Holy Land journeys are described as “walking where Jesus walked.” While visiting these sacred places is deeply meaningful, I believe the experience can be much deeper than simply visiting sites.
As someone born and raised in Bethlehem, the Holy Land is not just a destination for me—it is home. These hills, villages, markets, and communities are part of my own story. Because of that, my passion is not simply to bring travelers here to see the places of the Bible, but to help them truly experience the land and the people who live here today.
Yes, we will visit the places that have inspired pilgrims for centuries—the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem. We will stand on the Mount of Beatitudes, sail across the Sea of Galilee, and walk through the ancient streets of Jerusalem.
But with Elias Tours, the journey goes beyond the sites.
We believe that to understand the Holy Land, you must also experience its living culture. Along the way, travelers will meet local communities, connect with the living Christian communities of the Holy Land, share meals together, explore vibrant markets, and enjoy the rich flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine that reflect centuries of tradition.
These personal encounters often become the most meaningful moments of the journey—moments that bring the land, the history, and the faith of this region to life.
Our journeys are designed to be immersive, personal, and authentic, blending biblical history, cultural experiences, local hospitality, and time for reflection and fellowship.
With Elias Tours, you will not simply visit the Holy Land—you will experience it in a deeper and more meaningful way.
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Bishop Kevin Strickland - Southeastern Synod - Accompaniment Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
- Holy Land
- January 22 - 31, 2027
All-Inclusive
$ 4,290
“Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight,
and like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house” (1 Peter 2:4–5a)
Dear friends in Christ,
Join me for an opportunity of a lifetime as we journey through the land we call Holy. I invite you to travel with me and Elias Tours—a pilgrimage that goes beyond the typical Holy Land bus tour. This is not a trip where we rush from site to site, trying to “run where Jesus walked.” Instead, we will slow down and experience the land with its people, encountering the Holy Land as a living place where faith is still prayed, practiced, and carried forward by communities today.
In January 2027, this journey will give you the chance to meet the “living stones”—the local Christian communities whose lives and witness are woven into the same landscape as the stories of Scripture. Together, we will visit biblical sites, learn about the work of the Lutheran World Federation and ELCJHL, hear from Palestinian Christians, dwell in God’s Word, and most importantly: worship.
During our time together, we will experience the seasons of the Church in a deeply meaningful way—celebrating the Epiphany of Our Lord and the Baptism of Our Lord in the very places where these events echo through history and faith.
So join us, dear ones, as we journey together.
+Bishop Kevin L. Strickland
PRICING:
$4,290 per person based on double occupancy - space is limited
Single room supplement: $790
Optional post-tour extension to Egypt: 1/31 - 2/4 - $890.00
Deposit: $300 per person with registration to secure space
Balance due on or before September 24, 2026
Register by mail? please enclose a copy of the passport and a deposit of $300.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mail to: Elias Tours 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066
Download the Registration Form
FLIGHT SCHEDULE:
* Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.
Egypt and Jordan: Encountering the Wilderness Wanderings with Rev. Tim Wrenn
- January 28 - February 11, 2026
All-Inclusive
$ 5,490
DETAILS:
Trip departs on January 28, 2026 and returns on February 11, 2026
Departure Airport: Detroit (DTW)
PRICING:
$5,490.00 per person based on double occupancy - space is limited!
Single room supplement - $990.00
Land-Only $4,300.00 (airfare credit of $1,100.00)
PAYMENT PLAN:
$300.00 deposit per person with registration to secure space
Final payment due date: September 30, 2025
REGISTRATION:
Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card (a 4% platform fee applies /credit cards)
Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $300.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mail to: 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066
FLIGHT SCHEDULE:
GROUP BOOKING (economy)
TK 206 28JAN DTW-IST 8:05P 2:25P 29JAN
TK 694 29JAN IST-CAI 6:25P 7:45P
TK 815 11FEB AMM-IST 5:55A 9:05A
TK 205 11FEB IST-DTW 2:50P 6:10P
* Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.
For more information, contact us at info@eliastours.com or (406) 261-7791
Experience the Holy Land Beyond the Typical Tour
Many Holy Land journeys are described as “walking where Jesus walked.” While visiting these sacred places is deeply meaningful, I believe the experience can be much deeper than simply visiting sites.
As someone born and raised in Bethlehem, the Holy Land is not just a destination for me—it is home. These hills, villages, markets, and communities are part of my own story. Because of that, my passion is not simply to bring travelers here to see the places of the Bible, but to help them truly experience the land and the people who live here today.
Yes, we will visit the places that have inspired pilgrims for centuries—the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem. We will stand on the Mount of Beatitudes, sail across the Sea of Galilee, and walk through the ancient streets of Jerusalem.
But with Elias Tours, the journey goes beyond the sites.
We believe that to understand the Holy Land, you must also experience its living culture. Along the way, travelers will meet local communities, connect with the living Christian communities of the Holy Land, share meals together, explore vibrant markets, and enjoy the rich flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine that reflect centuries of tradition.
These personal encounters often become the most meaningful moments of the journey—moments that bring the land, the history, and the faith of this region to life.
Our journeys are designed to be immersive, personal, and authentic, blending biblical history, cultural experiences, local hospitality, and time for reflection and fellowship.
With Elias Tours, you will not simply visit the Holy Land—you will experience it in a deeper and more meaningful way.