Israel Retreat
February 2028
11 nights. Bible scenes. Lifelong friendships.
This is not a tour. It's a retreat in the Promised Land.
Pay in full today for $6,490, or put $100 down and split the rest into easy monthly payments.
More than a tour.
It's a retreat in Israel
Philip's House takes your congregation to the land where Jesus walked, taught, healed, and rose, and gives you space to actually encounter Him there. Beautiful hotels, an expert guide who values encounter over education, and sacred sites that make your Bible come alive. For Evergreen, this retreat restores the Jerusalem you were promised and finishes on the coast with friends.
Activate
HIKE like a disciple. Climb Mount Arbel above the lake. Wade Hezekiah's Tunnel in the dark. Walk the Pilgrimage Road up toward the Temple. Your body remembers what your eyes have seen.
Meditate
PAUSE where it actually happened. Communion at the Garden Tomb. A quiet Shabbat evening on the shore of Galilee. A private garden at Gethsemane. Five minutes for an encounter with Jesus.
Relate
MAKE Israeli friends. Plant a tree at Kibbutz Snir. Share a table with Eyal Dror. Keep Shabbat with the Beit Hallel congregation. See more than the holy land, meet the holy people.
People come home changed
Real reviews from real travelers who have walked these same roads with Philip's House.
"This was definitely the trip of a lifetime. The accommodations, the food, the tours were top of the line. Our guide was historically and biblically knowledgeable and funny. We're going again in 2027!"
"Of all my trips to Israel this was the best by far. Professional, kind, and knowledgeable from guide to photographer."
"A profound and enriching experience… memories that will last a lifetime. Highly recommended for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of Israel, its people, and its faith."
"I cannot put into words how life changing my time in Israel was. Philip's House had all the details planned out so all I had to do was rest in the presence of Jesus. I've changed because of my experience!"
"Philip's House gives you the time to stop, read your Bible, pray and let the Holy Spirit speak. Other tours rush you site to site. Here you soak in the beauty and essence of the land. The Bible came alive and it really is true."
"Philip's House stayed the course with us through every reschedule and cancellation, and guided us through a difficult season until our trip finally happened. I would definitely go with Philip's House again and highly recommend others to do so."
The Journey
Coast to Galilee to Jerusalem to the Sea
One country, five homes. We begin on the Mediterranean at Netanya, settle for three nights above the Sea of Galilee, sleep one night beside the Dead Sea, spend four nights in Jerusalem, and finish with two nights on the coast at Ashdod. We run north to Dan on the border and south to Masada, with a private motor coach and a believing Israeli guide the whole way.
- Ben Gurion AirportArrive and meet your guide
- JaffaThe house of Simon the Tanner, time permitting
- NetanyaOne night on the Mediterranean
- CaesareaThe harbor, Mount Carmel, and Nazareth
- Sea of GalileeThree nights where most of the gospels happened
- Dan and BaniasThe far north, Kibbutz Dafna, and a tree at Snir
- Dead SeaMasada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, and a night at the lowest place on earth
- JerusalemFour nights in the Holy City, restored in full
- AshdodTwo nights on the coast, and Shabbat with friends
Day by Day
Itinerary
Click any day to explore what you will see. Open the fifth gospel by exploring the land of the Bible.
Depart Seattle on your international flight to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. Flights are booked through Philip's House, and the whole Evergreen group travels together.
- Depart Seattle (SEA)
- International flight to Ben Gurion (TLV)
- Overnight in flight
Land at Ben Gurion and be welcomed by your guide and your Philip's House team. Time permitting, we stop in Old Jaffa at the house of Simon the Tanner, where Peter saw the rooftop vision that opened the gospel to the nations (Acts 10). Then up the coast to Netanya for a welcome dinner on the Mediterranean.
- Welcome at Ben Gurion Airport
- Old Jaffa and the house of Simon the Tanner, time permitting
- Transfer to Netanya
- Welcome dinner on the Mediterranean
- Overnight: David's Harp Hotel, Netanya
Explore Caesarea Maritima, Herod's harbor city, the home of Philip the Evangelist and his four daughters (Acts 21:8), and the place where Peter first opened the door to the Gentiles. Ascend Mount Carmel, where Elijah faced the prophets of Baal, then step into first-century life at Nazareth Village before we drive to the Sea of Galilee.
- Caesarea Maritima
- Mount Carmel (Muhraka)
- Nazareth Village
- Drive to the Sea of Galilee
- Overnight: David's Harp Galilee Resort
Begin at Capernaum, the town Jesus made his base, and stand in its ancient synagogue. Read the Sermon on the Mount on the Mount of Beatitudes, then hike down the slope to the Jesus cave. Visit Tabgha, the feeding of the five thousand and the Primacy of Peter, and sail on the Sea of Galilee. Shabbat dinner at the hotel, then open time at the lakeshore for reflection, Scripture, and prayer.
- Capernaum and its ancient synagogue
- Mount of Beatitudes
- Hike down to the Jesus cave
- Tabgha and the Primacy of Peter
- Sail on the Sea of Galilee
- Shabbat dinner and open time at the lakeshore
- Overnight: David's Harp Galilee Resort
Drive north into the Golan. Walk Tel Dan and stand at Abraham's Gate, then Caesarea Philippi at Banias, where Jesus asked, "Who do you say that I am?" Lunch at Kibbutz Dafna with Lt. Col. Eyal Dror and a briefing on humanitarian aid and the IDF. Then plant a tree at Kibbutz Snir with Oren Dvoskin. For those who came in 2026, this was the day that mattered most. We protected the time.
- Tel Dan Nature Reserve and Abraham's Gate
- Caesarea Philippi (Banias)
- Lunch at Kibbutz Dafna with Eyal Dror
- Tree planting at Kibbutz Snir with Oren Dvoskin
- Overnight: David's Harp Galilee Resort
A short climb on Mount Arbel, with the whole lake opening beneath you. Then Magdala, its first-century synagogue and the home of Mary Magdalene. Descend the Jordan Valley to Qasr el Yahud, the traditional site of the baptism of Jesus, with the opportunity to be baptized. Continue to the Dead Sea and float in the lowest place on earth.
- Mount Arbel, a short hike
- Magdala
- Qasr el Yahud baptism site
- Float in the Dead Sea
- Overnight: David Dead Sea Resort & Spa
Ride the cable car to the top of Masada. Walk into the oasis of Ein Gedi, where David hid from Saul, with a level path for anyone who wants it. See the caves of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Then ascend to Jerusalem. There is a moment on that road when the city comes into view and the bus goes quiet. We stop at the overlook for our first view and a blessing.
- Masada by cable car
- Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
- Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls
- Ascend to Jerusalem, first view of the city
- Overnight: Dan Panorama Jerusalem
Begin at the Garden Tomb with communion and worship led by Emanuel Roro. Then the Mount of Olives for the view every photograph of Jerusalem is taken from, and down the Palm Sunday road on foot to Gethsemane, where we pray in a private garden. Enter the Old City through the Lions' Gate to St. Anne's Church and the Pool of Bethesda, and finish at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
- Communion and worship at the Garden Tomb with Emanuel Roro
- Mount of Olives overlook
- Descend the Palm Sunday road
- A private garden at Gethsemane
- Lions' Gate
- St. Anne's Church and the Pool of Bethesda
- Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Overnight: Dan Panorama Jerusalem
Up early to the Temple Mount, where the Temple stood and Jesus taught, security permitting. Pray at the Western Wall. Sit on the Southern Steps at the Davidson Center, the stairs worshippers climbed into the Temple courts, then walk the Western Wall Tunnels along the Great Stone Route. Finish in the Upper Room.
- Temple Mount, subject to security
- Prayer at the Western Wall
- Jerusalem Archaeological Park, Davidson Center and Southern Steps
- Western Wall Tunnels, the Great Stone Route
- The Upper Room
- Overnight: Dan Panorama Jerusalem
Most people assume the Old City is the old city. Today you find the real one, beneath what used to be a car park. This is the Jerusalem of David, Hezekiah, and Isaiah. Wade Hezekiah's Tunnel, or take the dry tunnel, to the Pool of Siloam, then walk the Pilgrimage Road up toward the Temple. The afternoon is yours for shopping and exploring.
- City of David excavations
- Hezekiah's Tunnel, or the dry tunnel
- Pool of Siloam
- The Pilgrimage Road
- Free time in Jerusalem
- Overnight: Dan Panorama Jerusalem
Check out of Jerusalem and remember at Yad Vashem. If time allows, the Israel Museum, with the Shrine of the Book and the model of Jerusalem in the time of Jesus. Then drive to the coast. In the evening we join the Beit Hallel congregation for their Shabbat service and stay for Shabbat dinner together.
- Yad Vashem
- Israel Museum, Shrine of the Book and the Jerusalem Model, time permitting
- Drive to Ashdod
- Shabbat service and dinner with the Beit Hallel congregation
- Overnight: Leonardo Plaza Hotel, Ashdod
A slow Shabbat by the sea. Enjoy the waterfront, lunch at a restaurant on the water, and an afternoon of conversations on the beach with our friends from Beit Hallel. This is where the 2026 retreat ended. This time we finish it unhurried, in fellowship.
- Shabbat rest
- The Mediterranean waterfront
- Lunch on the water, included
- An afternoon on the beach with friends from Beit Hallel
- Overnight: Leonardo Plaza Hotel, Ashdod
Back to Jerusalem for the Friends of Zion Museum, the story of the non-Jews who stood with Israel. Free time in the city for last shopping and exploring. Then a celebration dinner at Naurah in Abu Ghosh, and the transfer to Ben Gurion for the overnight flight home.
- Friends of Zion Museum
- Free time in Jerusalem
- Celebration dinner at Naurah, Abu Ghosh
- Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport
Your overnight flight departs just after midnight and, thanks to the time zones, you arrive home the same day. You now have friends in Israel, a part of you left in the Land, and a Jerusalem you have finally seen with your own eyes.
- Overnight flight returns to Seattle
- Arrive home, Monday, Feb 28
- Join the Philip's House alumni community
What's Included
Group Air Travel
Return group airfare from Seattle. The whole Evergreen group flies together, with no airport taxi fees.
Believing Tour Guide
A licensed Israeli guide who loves Jesus and loves Israel, and values encounter over education.
11 Nights in Fine Hotels
One night on the Mediterranean, three above the Sea of Galilee, one at the Dead Sea, four in Jerusalem, and two on the beach at Ashdod.
Breakfast and Dinner Daily
Israeli breakfast and dinner every day, plus the Shabbat lunch in Ashdod and the celebration dinner at Naurah in Abu Ghosh.
Private Motor Coach
A late model, air conditioned coach with a professional driver for all touring, all twelve days.
Sailing the Sea of Galilee
A boat on the water Jesus walked, with time to read the miracles where they happened.
Worship at the Garden Tomb
Communion and worship in the garden, led by Israeli worship artist Emanuel Roro.
Tree Planting on the Border
Plant a tree at Kibbutz Snir and share a table at Kibbutz Dafna with Lt. Col. Eyal Dror.
All Site Admissions
Every site and national park on the itinerary is covered, Masada cable car included. No surprise entrance fees.
All Tips Covered
Tips for your guide, driver, and hotel staff are included. About a $16 per day value.
What's Not Included
Lunch
On your own to keep the day flexible, except where noted. Plan about $20 a day.
Personal Items
Souvenirs, incidentals, and the small ETA-IL online entry permit fee. See philipshouse.com/questions.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing a policy before you travel. See options at squaremouth.com/23118.
Terms & Conditions
Please review the Philip's House travel terms at philipshouse.com/terms.
Hotels Near the History
Five hotels, each chosen for comfort and for how close it puts you to what you came to see. Three of them are on the water.
David's Harp Hotel, Netanya
On the Mediterranean at Netanya, owned and run by our partners at Sar-El.
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David's Harp Galilee Resort
Shaped like a harp above the Sea of Galilee, with Capernaum and the lake below.
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David Dead Sea Resort & Spa
On the shore at Ein Bokek, with palm-lined pools and a Dead Sea spa.
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Dan Panorama Jerusalem
Philip's favorite in Jerusalem, minutes on foot from the Old City.
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Leonardo Plaza Hotel, Ashdod
On the beach at Ashdod, where the retreat slows down and finishes.
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Before You Go
Pray about coming to the Holy Land. Take 2 minutes to watch an Israel devotion video each day. Quiet your heart. Just ask, "Lord, is Jerusalem for me this year?"
Thinking about it, but…
"Is it safe?"
Your safety comes first. We travel in close coordination with our trusted Israeli partners and adjust in real time. We've guided groups faithfully through every season. See our Peace of Mind Promise below.
"Can I afford it?"
Pay in full today for $6,490, or put $100 down and split the rest into easy monthly payments. The package includes: hotels, breakfasts & dinners, transport, expert guide, and site admissions.
"I've never done this."
You won't go alone. You travel with the Evergreen group and your host, led by an expert guide who handles every detail, so you can focus on the retreat. Review the inclusions and exclusions for your departure before booking.
Our Peace of Mind Promise
Your safe journey and confidence in booking come first. If international events require it, we'll rebook your trip for a future date; if that date doesn't work for you, we'll refund 100% of what you paid us, deposit included. Issued airline tickets follow the airline's rules — we pass through every refund or credit they give, and keep nothing. Reserve today with peace of mind. Full terms.
Start the journey from home
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