Upcoming Tours

Join Rev. Marty Tollefson - First Lutheran Church, Fargo, as we walk the lands and sail the waters where St. Paul journeyed, proclaiming the gospel of Christ. This inspiring journey will take us to historic towns and ancient ruins in  Corinth, and Ephesus—places where Paul preached, nurtured early Christian communities, and later sent his beloved letters. As we stand in these sacred spaces, we’ll hear those same scriptures read aloud, bringing Paul’s words to life in their original context. We’ll sail to the Island of Patmos, where St. John received his Revelation, and explore other islands where early converts built some of Christianity’s first places of worship. In Meteora, we’ll marvel at the monasteries suspended among the clouds. In Athens, we’ll ascend the Acropolis to visit the Parthenon and stand on Mars Hill, where Paul boldly preached as recorded in Acts 17. There will also be time to wander the vibrant streets of the city, savor local cuisine, and soak in Greek culture. This is more than a tour—it’s a journey of faith, learning, and renewal. Return home with a deeper understanding of Paul’s mission and the early church, and with your spirit refreshed by the beauty and hospitality of Greece.   DETAILS: Trip departs on June 6, 2026, and returns on June 16, 2026 Flight itinerary and cost will be posted here in September.  If you’re booking your own flights, please arrange to arrive in Athens (ATH) and depart from Athens (ATH). PRICING: $3,790.00 per person based on double occupancy - Land Only  Single room supplement - $990 PAYMENT PLAN:  $300.00 deposit per person with registration to secure space Balance due on or before February 7, 2026 REGISTRATION: DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE   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) 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: June 6 (Departure) FAR → ORD: 12:12 PM – 2:20 PM ORD → ATH: 4:45 PM – 11:00 AM (+1) June 16 (Return) ATH → ORD: 11:15 AM – 3:05 PM ORD → FAR: 9:00 PM – 11:06 PM The Flight cost with this itinerary is $1,600    * Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information, check the airline website.

*The trip is currently full, but we have a waiting list! Send an email to: info@eliastours.com    Walk the Way of the Saints through Italy’s most inspiring cities—praying where generations have met the living God. From the soaring spires of Milan to the quiet waters of Lake Como, from St. Anthony’s Padua and shimmering Venice to the vine-draped hills of Tuscany and Siena, each day blends beauty, history, and heartfelt prayer. In Florence, stand before Michelangelo’s David; in Assisi, follow in the humble footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare. We’ll conclude in Rome—Caput Mundi—for a Papal Audience (as scheduled), visits to St. Peter’s, St. Mary Major, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls, the Ancient Appian Way, and the Catacombs. This is not your typical bus tour—it’s faith and an experience. We’ll savor a wine tasting in the heart of Tuscany, roll up our sleeves for a hands-on Italian cooking class, and share regular Masses and moments of reflection. Expect Italian hospitality, meaningful encounters, and the kind of stories that keep shaping your prayer long after you return home. DETAILS: The trip departs on September  25, 2026, and returns on October 7, 2026 ​Group flight from Atlanta (ATL) PRICING: $5,490.00 per person based on double occupancy - (Space is limited! Small Group) Land Only $4,540 (If you book your own flight, you will receive a flight credit of $950) Single room supplement - $990 $300 per person with registration to secure space (Space is limited, Small Group Tour)   Balance due on or before May 28, 2026 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) 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 mailed to 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 Registration Packet FLIGHTS : Group Flight Schedule    BA 226  25SEP  ATL - LHR    1030P  1145A 26SEP     BA 586  26SEP  LHR - MXP    320P   625P 26SEP     BA 549  07OCT  FCO - LHR   1215P  205P 07OCT     BA 227  07OCT  LHR - ATL     410P   835P 07OCT   Delta Option - $350 extra per passenger DL 174 25SEP   ATL-MXP      6:20P 9:25A 26SEP DL 067 07OCT   FCO-ATL   12:15P 5:25P    If you are arranging your own flight, we recommend arranging to fly into Milan (MXP) and out of Rome (FCO) — choose "multi-city" on flight-booking websites or the Airline App. 

After our unforgettable journey to Egypt in 2025, we now set our sights on Italy — the land where our Church took root and where countless saints have lived, taught, and left their mark on history. Together, we will walk in the footsteps of Peter and Paul in Rome, stand in awe at the Vatican, and wander the ancient streets where the earliest Christians once gathered and proclaimed their faith. Along the way, we will experience Italy with all our senses: gazing up at the breathtaking beauty of the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s David, savoring the richness of the land through its wine and cuisine, and sharing hands-on moments as we cook together. This pilgrimage is more than a trip, it is an invitation to see how God has called people into the Church across generations and to grow together in our faith in Jesus. ******************* DETAILS: The trip departs on October 12, 2026, and returns on October 23, 2026 PRICING: $4,790.00 per person based on double occupancy - (Space is limited!) Land Only  Single room supplement - $1,390 Land-only $4,790.00  Flights arranged by Elias Tours: $1,350.00 Balance due on or before June 14, 2026 $300 per person with registration to secure space (pace is limited, small group tour) 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) 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) a deposit of $300.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mailed to 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 FLIGHTS : British Airways BA218 October 12 – Denver (DEN) to London Heathrow (LHR) Departure: 6:35 PM Arrival: 10:35 AM on October 13 British Airways BA560 October 13 – London Heathrow (LHR) to Rome (FCO) Departure: 12:20 PM Arrival: 4:00 PM Return Flights – October 23 British Airways BA611 October 23 – Venice (VCE) to London Heathrow (LHR) Departure: 7:35 AM Arrival: 9:00 AM British Airways BA219 October 23 – London Heathrow (LHR) to Denver (DEN) Departure: 1:35 PM Arrival: 4:25 PM    

Join Rev. Larry Boudon on a transformative journey through the Footsteps of Paul — a pilgrimage that blends deep spiritual insight, rich biblical history, and the unforgettable beauty of Greece. Walk the very paths where the Apostle Paul preached, taught, and planted churches, exploring the ruins of Philippi, Ephesus, and Corinth. Visit the river where Lydia, the first Gentile convert, was baptized, and stand atop Mars Hill in Athens, where Paul once defended the faith before Roman thinkers. Then, sail across the Aegean to the sacred island of Patmos, where John received the vision of Revelation. Along the way, we’ll explore breathtaking islands like Santorini, with its iconic sunsets and cliffside villages, and Crete, rich with ancient culture and Mediterranean charm. You’ll also savor delicious Greek cuisine, wander through picturesque towns, and enjoy moments of reflection in peaceful island settings. This journey is both sacred and joyful — a time to grow in faith, build lasting community, and imagine anew what Christ is doing in our church today. DETAILS: Trip departs on October 3, 2026, and returns on October 13, 2026 PRICING: $3,790.00 per person based on double occupancy - book now as space is limited! Single room supplement - $995 PAYMENT PLAN:  $300.00 deposit per person with registration to secure space Balance due on or before June 12, 2026 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) 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

Join Elias Nawawieh for a truly special clergy journey through Egypt—an unforgettable experience filled with wonder, faith, and renewal. We’ll begin in Cairo, standing before the Pyramids of Giza and exploring the city’s sacred Coptic heritage, then we’ll set out for the highlight of the trip: a 4-night Nile cruise, sailing the timeless river that has carried Egypt’s story for thousands of years. And just when you think it can’t get more meaningful, we’ll continue to St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai and hike Mount Sinai—a powerful, once-in-a-lifetime moment as the sun rises over the desert mountains. This will be Elias’s third dedicated clergy tour—built on the experience of leading many unforgettable journeys across Egypt, and personally guided with the care, depth, and local expertise that make every Elias Tours trip truly extraordinary. At Elias Tours, we honor the dedication of pastors and church leaders. Each year, we sponsor a significant portion of the cost for one special Pastors & Church Leaders Tour—a reduced-cost journey designed for rest, renewal, and a deeper connection with Egypt’s sacred sites. Why we do this: to give leaders a meaningful time away (between Christmas and Easter), offer an experience that goes beyond sightseeing, and provide a preview of what a future church pilgrimage with Elias Tours could look like. We are honored to have our speaker and teacher:  Dr. Karoline M. Lewis Karoline M. Lewis is the Marbury E. Anderson Chair in Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary, St.Paul, MN, where she has taught since 2007. She is the Program Director for the Festival of Homiletics, a contributing writer for Working Preacher, and co-host of the weekly podcast, Sermon Brainwave. Lewis is the author of a number of books on the Gospel of John, biblical interpretation, preaching, leadership, and women in ministry. You can connect with Karoline on Facebook, Instagram and on www.karolinelewis.com.   Join us for this incredible experience – a time of renewal, discovery, and inspiration. Let’s explore the sacred together! ***** DETAILS: Trip departs on January 6, 2027 and returns on January 16, 2027  Departure Airport: Chicago (ORD) PRICING: $2,490.00 per person based on double occupancy - space is limited!  Spouse: $2,790 Single room supplement:  $790.00 Airfare credit (for booking your own flights): $950 PAYMENT PLAN:  $300.00 deposit per person with registration to secure space Balance due on or before September 1, 2026 REGISTRATION: info@eliastours.com / 406-261-7791 This Trip is by invitation. If you are interested please contact us and we will send you the registration form. FLIGHT SCHEDULE: TK 006  06JAN ORD-IST  8:15P 4:05P 07JAN TK 694  07JAN IST-CAI    6:20P 7:50P TK 687  16JAN CAI-IST    2:20A 5:45A TK 185  16JAN IST-ORD  7:35A 10:00A * 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

Join Father Roger Bower, Brian Newman of The Isaac Ishmael Initiative, and the people of St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church on a unique pilgrimage to the Holy Land, walking through the landscapes where the stories of Scripture unfolded while also encountering the people and communities who call this land home today. Journey from the Sea of Galilee to Bethlehem and Jerusalem, visiting sacred and historic places including Bethsaida, Capernaum, the Mount of Beatitudes, Caesarea Philippi, Nazareth, the Jordan River, Qumran, the Dead Sea, the Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Shepherd’s Field, and the Church of the Nativity. Each day of the pilgrimage will be shaped by a meaningful theme—including Becoming Like Rabbi Jesus, The Land and Kingdoms, Life as Resident Aliens, Honoring Our Histories, The Desert Journey, and Jerusalem, City of Peace?—inviting us to connect the biblical story with the land and with the questions facing its people today. But this pilgrimage is about much more than visiting ancient sites. Along the way, we will experience the people, faith, history, culture, and daily life of the Holy Land through conversations and encounters with local voices, including a visit to Mar Elias and an anticipated meeting with Archbishop Elias Chacour, as well as opportunities to hear different perspectives on the complex realities of the region. We will have moments of prayer, worship, Communion, reflection, fellowship, and conversation—from sailing on the Sea of Galilee and praying in the wilderness to remembering at Yad Vashem and celebrating Communion at the Garden Tomb. This is not primarily a sightseeing tour. It is a pilgrimage of faith, encounter, listening, and relationship, designed to deepen our understanding of Scripture while helping us better understand the histories, communities, and people of the Holy Land today. **************************** DETAILS: The trip departs on November 3, 2027, and returns on November 13, 2027. PRICING $4,590 per person, based on double occupancy. Space is limited—register early! Single room supplement: $990 Deposit: $300 per person Balance due on or before: July 6, 2027 Register by mail?  Please enclose a copy of your passport and a deposit of $300.00 per person, made payable to: Elias Tours. Mail to: Elias Tours; 4941 Chalden Ln NE; Marietta, GA. 30066 FLIGHT SCHEDULE:   * Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.