Israel Retreat
April 2027
9 nights. Bible scenes. Lifelong friendships.
Bright City & Compass City, together in the Promised Land.
Pay in full today for $5,899, or put $100 down and split the rest into easy monthly payments.
More than a tour.
It's a retreat in Israel.
Bright City & Compass City Churches are teaming up to retreat with Jesus 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.
Activate
HIKE like a disciple. Stand where Jesus walked. Shake the sand from your shoes that the disciples shook from their sandals.
Meditate
PAUSE at holy sites. Take five minutes for a miraculous encounter with Jesus. Press an Israeli flower in your Bible pages.
Relate
MAKE Israeli friends. See more than the holy land, meet the holy people. Take more than pictures, and leave friends behind in Israel.
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."
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.
- Depart Seattle (SEA)
- International flight to Ben Gurion (TLV)
- Overnight in flight
Arrive at Ben Gurion and be welcomed by your Philip's House representative. Drive up to Jerusalem and settle into the Prima Kings Hotel, your home for six days steps from the Old City.
- Welcome greeting at Ben Gurion Airport
- Drive up to Jerusalem
- Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Take communion at the Garden Tomb and view Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, then follow the triumphal route down to the Garden of Gethsemane. Enter through the Lion's Gate to St. Anne's and the Pools of Bethesda, walk the Lithostrotos, and step into the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
- Garden Tomb
- Mount of Olives
- Garden of Gethsemane
- St. Peter in Gallicantu
- Lion's Gate
- St. Anne's & Pools of Bethesda
- Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Ascend the Temple Mount where the Temples once stood and Jesus taught, then pray at the Western Wall. Explore the underground tunnels, take in the Davidson Center, and sit on the Southern Steps. Join the Kings of Kings congregation for their Sunday service.
- Temple Mount
- Western Wall
- Western Wall Tunnels
- Davidson Center & Southern Steps
- Kings of Kings Sunday service
- Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Enter the Jerusalem of Abraham and David at the City of David. Wade through Hezekiah's Tunnel (or take the dry Canaanite route), reach the Pool of Siloam, and walk the Pilgrim Processional Way. Explore the Jewish Quarter and stand in the Upper Room and the Tomb of David.
- City of David
- Hezekiah's Tunnel
- Pool of Siloam
- Pilgrim Processional Way
- Jewish Quarter
- Upper Room
- Tomb of David
- Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
See the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum, then reflect on God's plan for Israel at Yad Vashem. Tour the Friends of Zion Museum and visit the Hatikvah project serving needy Israelis.
- Israel Museum & Shrine of the Book
- Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial
- Friends of Zion Museum
- Hatikvah project
- Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Descend into the desert with Joshua, David, John the Baptist, and Jesus. See Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, refresh at the oasis of En Gedi, scale Masada by gondola, and float in the Dead Sea.
- Qumran
- En Gedi
- Masada (cable car)
- Dead Sea swim
- Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Travel north to Galilee, stopping at Ancient Shiloh where the Tabernacle stood 369 years. Take a boat cruise on the Sea of Galilee and settle in at David's Harp Hotel, across from Capernaum.
- Tel Shiloh
- Boat cruise on the Sea of Galilee
- Overnight: David's Harp Hotel, Sea of Galilee
Walk through Capernaum, the hometown of Jesus, and visit the Mount of Beatitudes and the grotto below it. Step into the church at Tabgha where Jesus fed the five thousand, see the Magdala synagogue, and experience baptism at Yardenit. Return for a Shabbat dinner at the hotel.
- Capernaum
- Mount of Beatitudes
- Grotto cave
- Tabgha
- Magdala
- Yardenit Baptismal Site
- Shabbat dinner
- Overnight: David's Harp Hotel, Sea of Galilee
Journey to Caesarea Philippi and touch the bedrock where Peter confessed Christ. Hike the rapids of Banias Falls, then visit Kibbutz Dafna and meet Lt. Col. Eyal Dror of the IDF to hear the story of the Good Neighbor project.
- Caesarea Philippi
- Banias Falls
- Kibbutz Dafna
- Lt. Col. Eyal Dror (Good Neighbor project)
- Overnight: David's Harp Hotel, Sea of Galilee
Climb Mount Arbel for panoramic views of the Sea of Galilee (or ride the bus to the top), then explore the Roman city of Caesarea Maritima on the Mediterranean coast. Celebrate over dinner before transferring to Ben Gurion.
- Mount Arbel
- Caesarea Maritima
- Celebration dinner
- Transfer to Ben Gurion
Your overnight flight departs just after midnight and — thanks to the time zones — you arrive home the same day. You now have social media friends in Israel, a part of you left in the Land, and a new prayer for the peace of Jerusalem.
- Overnight flight returns to the USA
- Arrive home — Monday, Apr 19
- Join the Philip's House alumni community
What's Included
Group Air Travel
Return group airfare from your departure city with delayed payment — and no airport taxi fees.
Believing Tour Guide
A licensed Israeli guide who values spiritual encounter — loves Jesus and loves Israel.
Breakfast & Dinner
Israeli-style breakfast and dinner daily. Lunch (about $20) is on your own to keep the day flexible.
Private Motor Coach
A late-model, air-conditioned coach with a professional driver for all touring.
Galilee Boat Worship
A private boat on the Sea of Galilee — worship on the water Jesus walked.
Safe Shelter
Every floor of your hotel features a shelter room, should an emergency arise.
All Tips Covered
Tips for your guide, driver, and hotel staff are included — about a $16-per-day value.
All Site Admissions
Every site and national park on the itinerary is covered — no surprise entrance fees.
App & Pre-Trip Videos
Bible readings, devotional videos, and your full itinerary on your phone.
What's Not Included
Lunch
At your own cost to keep the day flexible — plan about $20 per day. US dollars are accepted at most stops.
Personal Items
Souvenirs and incidentals. See philipshouse.com/questions for what to pack and expect.
Terms & Conditions
Please review the Philip’s House travel terms at philipshouse.com/terms.
Travel Insurance
Essential to protect your investment on a trip of this size. Philip's House can recommend broker options — just ask.
See the Land
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 $5,899, or put $100 down and split the rest into easy monthly payments. Either way it's all-inclusive in Israel: hotels, breakfasts & dinners, transport, expert guide, and site admissions.
"I've never done this."
You won't go alone. You travel with the Bright City group and your host, led by an expert guide who handles every detail, so all you do is show up and encounter God.
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.
Get our free 21 Day Israel Devotional, one short on location video a day to draw your heart toward the Holy Land. No pressure, no commitment, just a daily moment with God and the land He loves.
Free Video Devotions
Your moment
in Israel is waiting.
Thousands of people want to visit Israel yet never go. Reserve your spot with Bright City today. Secure your place with a deposit, and pay the rest on your schedule.
Pay in full today for $5,899, or put $100 down and split the rest into easy monthly payments.
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