Bring Your Congregation to the Holy Land
Leading your church group to Israel is one of the most powerful things a pastor can do for a congregation. When your members walk the streets of Jerusalem, stand on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, and gather for worship at the sites where Scripture happened, something shifts. The Bible stops being a distant text and becomes a living, breathing reality. Sermons change. Faith deepens. Community grows stronger.
Hoshen Tours has been partnering with pastors and church leaders to plan and execute church group tours of Israel for more than 20 years. We handle all the logistics so you can focus on leading your group through a transformative spiritual experience.
How a Pastor-Led Tour Works
You remain the spiritual leader of your group throughout the journey. Our licensed Israeli tour guide works alongside you, providing historical context, archaeological insight, and local expertise while you lead the devotional and worship elements. It is a partnership: you bring the spiritual vision, and we bring the ground-level knowledge to make every moment meaningful.
Here is what that looks like in practice:
- You choose the sites and themes that matter most to your congregation
- We design a detailed daily itinerary and handle all logistics
- At each site, our guide provides the historical and geographical context
- You lead prayer, Scripture readings, and reflections as you see fit
- We build in time for worship, communion, and baptism at the Jordan River
Sites Your Group Will Visit
A church group tour of Israel typically includes many of the most significant sites in the Christian faith:
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Garden Tomb
- Via Dolorosa, the traditional Stations of the Cross
- Gethsemane and the Mount of Olives
- Capernaum, Tabgha, and the Mount of Beatitudes
- Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity
- Nazareth and the Church of the Annunciation
- Caesarea, where Peter baptized Cornelius and Paul sailed for Rome
- Megiddo, the prophesied site of Armageddon
We can also include the Dead Sea, the Negev desert, Masada, and Tel Aviv depending on your group’s interests and schedule.
We Make Group Travel Easy
Organizing a group tour can feel daunting, but Hoshen Tours takes the weight off your shoulders. We coordinate:
- Transportation by private coach for groups of any size
- Hotel accommodations that fit your group’s budget
- Meals and restaurant arrangements
- Entrance fees and advance bookings for all sites
- A detailed daily schedule so everyone knows what to expect
We also provide marketing support, including sample itineraries and talking points you can share with your congregation to help fill your group.
Trusted by Pastors Across North America
Pastors and church leaders consistently give Hoshen Tours five-star reviews on TripAdvisor. Many return with new groups, building on the relationship and the trust developed during their first journey together.
Start Planning Your Church Group Tour
Whether your group is 10 people or 50, we will build a tour that fits your vision, your budget, and your congregation’s spiritual goals. Call +1-917-905-5850 or visit our tour planning page to start the conversation.