The Water's Edge
Israel Masterclass
6 nights. Bible scenes. Lifelong friendships.
This is not a tour. It is a masterclass in the Land of the Bible.
All inclusive from Grand Rapids: $5,299, or $100 down and easy monthly payments.
More than a tour.
It's a retreat in Israel.
The Masterplan of Evangelism is your guidebook: eight principles Jesus used to turn a handful of fishermen by a lake into world changers, read in the very places He lived them. This retreat is active, with hiking, kayaking, and tunnels rather than a bus window, and time to encounter Jesus with an open Bible. Your guides are licensed Israeli professionals, including Messianic Jews and Israeli Arabs. Israel is where your influence begins.
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."
The Journey
The Lake to the Holy City
One country, two homes. Three nights above the Sea of Galilee and three nights in Jerusalem, with the far north, ancient Shiloh, and a Shabbat evening on the Mediterranean along the way.
- Ben Gurion AirportArrive and meet your guide
- Sea of GalileeThree nights beside the water Jesus walked
- BaniasCaesarea Philippi and the far north
- Mount BentalThe Golan Heights with Lt Col Eyal Dror
- ShilohWhere the Tabernacle stood 369 years
- Mediterranean CoastA Shabbat evening by the sea
- JerusalemThree nights in the Holy City
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 Grand Rapids on your international flight to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. Bring your passport and your ETA-IL electronic travel authorization; visa exempt travelers enter Israel with a simple online approval.
- Depart Grand Rapids (GRR)
- International flight to Ben Gurion (TLV)
- Overnight in the air
Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport and be welcomed by your Philip's House representative. Clear immigration and customs, then ride north to the Galilee for your first evening at David's Harp, overlooking the water at the center of this masterclass.
- Welcome at Ben Gurion Airport
- Immigration and customs
- Evening overlooking the Sea of Galilee
- Overnight: David's Harp Galilee Resort
Cruise the Sea of Galilee by boat, then stand on the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus called ordinary people into extraordinary influence, and step into the grotto below. Walk the first century synagogue at Magdala, Mary Magdalene's city, and end the day with baptism in the Jordan River at Yardenit.
- Boat cruise on the Sea of Galilee
- Mount of Beatitudes
- Magdala
- Jordan River baptism at Yardenit
- Overnight: David's Harp Galilee Resort
Touch the red bedrock of Caesarea Philippi, where Jesus stood at the Gates of Hell and promised they would not prevail. Hike to Banias Falls, then stand on Mount Bental with IDF Lt Col Eyal Dror and hear the story of the Good Neighbor project, Israel caring for its neighbors across the border.
- Caesarea Philippi
- Banias Falls hike
- Mount Bental with Lt Col Eyal Dror
- Overnight: David's Harp Galilee Resort
Drive south to Ancient Shiloh, where the Tabernacle stood for 369 years, then west to the Mediterranean for a Shabbat service and dinner with Israeli believers by the sea. Tonight you check into the Dan Panorama, a short walk from Jerusalem's Jaffa Gate.
- Tel Shiloh
- Shabbat service and dinner with Israeli believers on the Mediterranean coast
- Dan Panorama Jerusalem
- Overnight: Dan Panorama, Jerusalem
Take communion at the Garden Tomb, look over the city from the Mount of Olives, and walk the triumphal route down to the ancient olive groves of Gethsemane, with private time to pray in the garden. Enter by the Lion's Gate to St. Anne's Church, famed for its acoustics, walk the Lithostrotos stone pavement, and stand in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, shared by seven denominations.
- Garden Tomb
- Mount of Olives
- Garden of Gethsemane
- Lion's Gate
- St. Anne's Church
- Lithostrotos
- Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Overnight: Dan Panorama, Jerusalem
Ascend the Temple Mount platform near the Foundation Stone, then walk the Jewish Quarter past the Golden Menorah and the Cardo, Rome's old marketplace. Pass through the Great Stone Tunnel beside the Temple's hidden courses, stand in the Upper Room where Jesus hosted the first communion, and finish the day in prayer at the Western Wall.
- Temple Mount
- Jewish Quarter and the Cardo
- Great Stone Tunnel
- Upper Room
- Tomb of David
- Davidson Center and the Southern Steps
- Western Wall
- Overnight: Dan Panorama, Jerusalem
Reflect on God's faithfulness at Yad Vashem, see the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book, and visit the Friends of Zion Museum and the Hatikvah project. Share a celebration dinner with your new friends, then board the motorcoach to Ben Gurion, arriving three hours before departure.
- Yad Vashem
- Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book
- Friends of Zion Museum
- Celebration dinner
- Motorcoach to Ben Gurion
Your flight departs just after midnight and, thanks to the time zones, you arrive home the very same day. You go home to greater influence.
- Overnight flight to the USA
- Arrive home Tuesday, Nov 9
What's Included
Group Airfare
Round trip group airfare, Grand Rapids to Tel Aviv. Travel together from gate to gate.
Licensed Israeli Guide
Your guides are licensed Israeli professionals, including Messianic Jews and Israeli Arabs, who love this land and the One who walked it.
Full Land Tour
Every transfer and site on the itinerary, on a comfortable private motorcoach, from touchdown to takeoff.
Breakfast & Dinner
Israeli style breakfast and dinner daily. Lunch (about $15 to $20) is on your own to keep the day flexible.
Hiking & Kayaking
An active retreat: hiking, kayaking, and tunnels rather than a bus window.
All Tips Covered
Tips for your guide, driver, and hotel staff are all included.
Time to Encounter
Reflection time at the Bible sites, with an open Bible, where it happened.
Israeli Believers
Meetings with Israeli believers along the way. See more than the Holy Land, meet the holy people.
Safe Shelter
Every floor of your hotel features a shelter room, should an emergency arise.
The App
Bible readings, devotional videos, and your full itinerary on your phone, day by day.
Travel Health Insurance
Limited travel health insurance is included with your trip.
What's Not Included
Lunch
At your own cost to keep the day flexible. Plan about $15 to $20 per day.
Personal Items
Souvenirs and incidentals. See philipshouse.com/questions for what to pack.
Terms & Conditions
Please review the Philip's House travel terms at philipshouse.com/terms.
Hotels Near the History
Two hotels, each chosen for comfort and for how close it puts you to what you came to see. One looks out over the Sea of Galilee; the other is a short walk to the Jaffa Gate.
David's Harp Galilee Resort
On the shore of the Sea of Galilee, overlooking the water at the center of this masterclass.
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Dan Panorama Jerusalem
In the heart of the city, a short walk to the Jaffa Gate and Mamilla Mall.
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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 $5,299, or put $100 down and split the rest into easy monthly payments. It is all inclusive from Grand Rapids: group airfare, hotels, breakfasts and dinners, transport, expert guide, and tips.
"I've never done this."
You won't go alone. You travel with the Water's Edge family and the Philip's House team, 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. Join the Water's Edge family in November 2027. Secure your place with a deposit, and pay the rest on your schedule.
All inclusive from Grand Rapids: $5,299, or $100 down and easy monthly payments.
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