Join Open Bible Churches for an exciting trip to Israel in 2026!  Open Bible is partnering with the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) to tour the Holy Land for 11 days. Join Open Bible Churches President Pastor Michael Nortune alongside Senior Pastor Michael Hines of Foundations Church, Williamsburg, VA as we walk together where Jesus walked. See the Bible come to life and experience the Scriptures like never before!

This Israel Encounter Tour will provide:

• A life-changing experience with the Lord and His Word in the land of the Bible
• A deeper connection with the scriptures and the Hebraic roots of our faith
• Rich insight into your pastoral role in these prophetic days
• Understanding of the biblical significance of modern Israel

Your ministry will be transformed as the Bible comes to life and you discover truth in a personal and dynamic way as we:

• Pray in the Garden of Gethsemane and worship on the Sea of Galilee
• Study the Word together with Christian pastors and leaders from across the US
• Discover the biblical significance of Israel and gain a deeper understanding of God’s calling on this generation
• Return home with deeper insight and renewed passion to make a greater impact than ever before

- Depart USA

- Welcome to Israel!

- Enjoy the Mediterranean 

- Caesarea Maritima

- Mt. Carmel

- Nazareth Village with Lunch

- Mt. Precipice Overlook

- Nazareth with Pastor Saleem Shalash 

Overnight in the Galilee

- Sea of Galilee Boat Ride

- Beit Yigal Allon Museum

- Devotions at Mt. of Beatitudes

- Capernaum

- Fish Lunch by the Sea

- Tabgha

- Magdala

Overnight in the Galilee

- Peter’s Primacy – Morning Devotions

- Tel Dan

- Banias/Caesarea Philippi

- Mt. Bental

Overnight in the Galilee

- Qasr El Yahud Baptismal Site 

- Qumran 

- Ein Gedi Springs 

- Dead Sea Swim

Overnight at the Dead Sea

- Masada with cable car

- Genesis Land with lunch

- Mt. of Olives

- Dominus Flevit

- Garden of Gethsemane

Overnight in Jerusalem

- City of David/Pool of Siloam 

- Zion Gate

- Lunch Jewish Quarter and Cardo 

- Western Wall 

- Southern Steps 

Overnight in Jerusalem

- Temple Mount 

- Yad Vashem

- Israel Museum 

Overnight in Jerusalem

- Peter in Galitcantu 

- Pools of Bethesda/ St. Anne’s Church

- Lithostrasse

- Via Dolorosa

- Church of the Holy Sepulcher

- Garden Tomb

- Farewell Dinner

- Early Morning Flight to USA