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

Tour Brochure

Click Here to download a copy of the tour brochure for full details

Register

Click Here download the official registration form

Questions?

Q and A session on Sunday, September 28 at 9:45 am (Room A) or 10:30 (Room B)

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

Pastor Matthew Knopf

480-948-1234
pastormatt@honeydew-tiger-940370.hostingersite.com

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.