Christian Students Israel Experience

Discover Israel. Understand the Story.
Highly-subsizided journey for 18-30 year olds

Walk through the places you’ve read about in Scripture, explore the history and archaeology that connect the Bible to the land, and return home with a deeper understanding of your faith, its Jewish roots, and the people and places at the heart of a story spanning thousands of years. This special educational journey gives Christian students and young adults the opportunity to experience Israel through an immersive program combining expert-led seminars with guided travel throughout the Holy Land.

An initiative of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with Biblical Journeys by Friendly Planet and Master Minded Ministries. 

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January & March 2027 | Two Departures

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Don’t Just Read About It. Experience It.

Your journey combines an engaging two-night seminar exploring Israel through the lenses of Scripture, archaeology, history, and contemporary issues with five days of guided exploration throughout the Holy Land. Along the way, gain new perspectives on the history, geography, and biblical significance of the places you experience.

Discover the Galilee Region

Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee

Discover the Galilee Region

Journey through the landscapes of northern Israel and explore the region at the heart of Jesus’ ministry. Visit places connected to New Testament stories while gaining a deeper understanding of the geography, communities, and history that shaped life in biblical times.

Walk Through Jerusalem

Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem

Walk Through Jerusalem

Experience one of the world’s most historically and spiritually significant cities. Explore ancient streets, sacred sites, and layers of history that span thousands of years, while discovering Jerusalem’s central role in the biblical story and its importance to Judaism and Christianity.

Explore Biblical Archaeology

Amphitheater in Caesarea

Explore Biblical Archaeology

See how archaeology brings the ancient world to life through sites, artifacts, and discoveries found throughout Israel. Learn how physical evidence helps historians and archaeologists better understand the people, places, cultures, and events described in biblical narratives.

Experience the Dead Sea Region

Floating on the Dead Sea

Experience the Dead Sea Region

Descend through the dramatic Judean landscape to the lowest point on Earth. Discover the remarkable geography of the Dead Sea region and explore its connections to ancient civilizations, biblical history, archaeology, and the communities that once flourished in this desert landscape.

Understand Israel Today

Seminar

Understand Israel Today

Go beyond the headlines through expert-led seminars and thoughtful discussions covering the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict, antisemitism, the establishment of modern Israel, and the historical connection of the Jewish people to the land.

See Scripture in a New Context

Garden Tomb, photo by Dan Lundberg on Flickr

See Scripture in a New Context

Connect the stories you know with the actual landscapes in which they unfolded. Experiencing Israel’s geography, history, culture, and traditions firsthand offers new context for understanding Scripture and the Jewish roots of the Christian faith.

8 Days. One Extraordinary Opportunity.

Thanks to significant program subsidies, eligible Christian students and young adults have the opportunity to experience Israel through a comprehensive program that includes:

  • Round-trip flights from the USA
  • All airport transfers, meeting and assistance
  • 7 nights accommodations in Israel
  • 2-night educational seminar
  • 5 days of guided touring throughout Israel
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Israeli buffet breakfast and dinner daily
  • Lunches during the seminar
  • Visit Jerusalem, the Galilee & Dead Sea region
  • Expert presentations and educational programming
Two departures are planned for January and March 2027.

Space will be limited. An optional 3-night Israel extension will also be available for participants who want to continue their journey. Additional details and pricing will be announced with the final program.

Ready to go? Email us your contact information and you’ll be the first to know when the trips go live!