Shalom Travelers! On this page, you will find all of the information about our tour. I will keep this page updated with the latest information. Much more of the information on this page will be filled in as we get closer to the tour. But, this page will be a resource for you to use as a collection of all of the tour information.

Contact Information

Barry Britnell

Cell Phone: 256-541-3405

Email Address: barry.britnell@exploringbiblelands.com

Date

June 9-20, 2025

Airline Information

Departing Flight to Israel:  TBD

Returning Flight from Israel: TBD

Hotel Information

Netanya

TBD

Tiberias

TBD

 

EIN BOKEK (dead sea)

TBD

Jerusalem

TBD

Resources

2025 Israel Tour Book - This is a 27-page booklet that I have written that (hopefully) will answer many of the logistical questions about the tour. I encourage you to read it a couple of times to familiarize yourself with the contents. I am always happy to answer any questions that you may have leading up to our tour. However, I will tell you that, based on my experience, 75% of the questions that I get during the last month prior to departure are questions that are specifically answered in the Tour Book. So, you can save yourself a lot of time by reading through it and knowing what is in it.

Israel Tour Travelers List - Here is the list of all of the travelers for our tour. We have a wonderful group and I am really looking forward to spending time with everyone. NOTE: Please use discretion with this list. You may be telling others that you are traveling, but others in our group may not be.

Instructions for Applying for Entry into Israel - These are step-by-step instructions for applying for Israel’s new entry system. Everyone is REQUIRED to have approval for entry into Israel before going.

Interesting Links

Western Wall Live Webcam - During the first century BC, King Herod greatly enlarged the Temple Mount and rebuilt the temple. The Western Wall is the holiest site in Judaism as it is the closest that the Jewish people can get to the original site of the temple. This camera will be pointed at the Western Wall 24 hours a day, except on the Shabbat. 

Zefat Live Webcam - The city of Zefat (Sefad) is about 5 miles north of the Sea of Galilee. Most of the modern population of Zefat is Jewish. This camera is pointed southwest toward the hills of Lower Galilee. When it is clear, you can see the northwestern corner of the Sea of Galilee on the left hand side of the screen. The lights going up the hill from the sea is the modern city of Tiberias. 

Mount Bental Live Webcam - Mount Bental is located in the Golan Heights about 3 miles west of the border with Syria. This camera is facing northwest. When it is clear, you can see Mount Hermon on the right hand side of the screen. Mount Hermon rises over 9,000 feet in elevation and sits on the border of Israel, Syria, and Lebanon. The Biblical cities of Dan and Caesarea Philippi sit toward the base of Mount Hermon. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the COVID-related requirements and restrictions with our tour? None. Nada. Zilch. Zero. Nothing. As of June 12, 2022, the United States dropped its requirement to have a negative COVID test before boarding an aircraft bound to the United States. This was the last remaining requirement from either Israel or the United States. Our trip should be COVID worry free!

When do I send in the remaining portion of my payment for the tour? All of the final payments are due to me by 100 days prior to departure. For this tour, that date is Saturday, March 1, 2025.

I have a lot of questions about the tour, like “What type of clothes do I pack?”, and “Do I need to exchange currency before traveling?” How can I get those questions answered? Well, you are welcome to email me at any time and I will be happy to answer any questions that you may have. However, after we pass the final deadline of March 1, I will be sending everyone a lot of information about the tour. This includes a special 27-page booklet that I have written that answers many of these logistical questions.

What if I need to cancel my reservation for the tour? Well, I would be sad to hear that, but sometimes circumstances change and that becomes a necessity. For everyone who had sent in a $500 deposit to Nawas International Travel, $200 of that deposit is non-refundable. The rest of the funds, as well as other funds that you may pay, are subject to the cancellation policy on the Terms and Conditions page on the Nawas website.