HOLY LAND BIBLE TOUR
"Come and See" said Philip - John 1:46
2026 Holy Land Tour
TOUR DATES
May 2-17, 2026
You are invited to join the 2026 La Casa de Cristo Holy Land Bible Tour to Israel and Jordan! Study the Scriptures like never before, in the very land of their setting! Explore the intersection of geography, faith, and the Word of God!
Our itinerary is packed full of rich culture, historical sites, impressive archaeology, and – above all else – a renewed understanding of God’s story!
This comprehensive tour covers a lot of ground, including Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jericho, The Dead Sea, Galilee, and Petra! So get your hiking shoes ready and prepare for the trip of a lifetime!
THIS TOUR TRAVELS TO:
- Jerusalem
- Bethlehem
- Galilee
- Sea of Galille
- Capernaum
- Petra
- Nazareth
- Amman
- Dead Sea
- Jericho
- Qumran
- And more!
QUESTIONS?
Come join the question and answer session on Sunday, September 28 at 9:45 am (Room A) or 10:30 (Room B). You will hear more about the trip and have the opportunity to ask any questions that you might have.
Trip Details
Cost
LAND TOUR AND AIRFARE
$5,990 per person in Double Room, including Flights
Payments accepted by cash/check
Please add $200 if paid by credit card
LAND TOUR ONLY
$4,390 per person in Double Room, no flights Payments accepted by cash/check.
Please add $200 if paid by credit card
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT
$1,660 Single Room Supplement
Highlighted Destinations
Galilee
Go on a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee and visit the sites of Jesus’ ministry!
Wadi Rum
Go on an adventure through the Wadi Rum desert!
Jerusalem
Experience of the epicenter of it all – the Old City of Jerusalem!
Dead Sea
Visit the lowest point on earth and float in the Dead Sea!
Jericho
Relive the days of Joshua with a visit to one of the oldest cities on earth!
Nazareth
See the town where Jesus grew up with his family, Mary and Joseph.
Bethlehem
Celebrate the birth of Christ in the town of Bethlehem!
Petra
See world-renowned red-rock carvings of Nabatean Petra!
And Much More!
This comprehensive tour is packed-full of sites! See the full itinerary for more!
Tour Host
Meet Your Tour Host, Pastor Matthew Knopf
Pastor Knopf serves at the Executive Pastor of Innovation at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church. He once made the personal goal of visiting the geographical sites of every story in the Bible. This journey has taken him to Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, and Italy in order to walk the lands of the Bible. He has participated in archaeological digs on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, gone on his own individual explorations of Biblical quests, and now leads Bible tours to the Holy Land.
He serves as a course instructor at Huntington University in Peoria, Arizona teaching Bible, Christianity, and Biblical Archaeology classes. He also teaches Bible, religion, and archaeology courses through Arizona State University’s Osher Institute. His focus of interest includes Biblical archaeology and the study of early Judaism and Christianity. Pastor Knopf is passionate about sharing God’s Word with people in engaging ways and he feels blessed to serve in GOD’s ministry.
Join the Adventure!
