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Seacoast Church Israel Expedition

Expedition ID: 22-10.4

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11 DAYS

October 25 - November 4, 2022

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Do you ever feel confused when you read the Bible?  Do you feel like you are missing things the author intended for you to understand? Would you like to gain clarity and confidence reading the Bible? Would you like to encounter God in the lands of the Bible?

 

Accompany Pastor Josh Surratt and Seacoast Church for this exciting eleven day expedition of Israel. Walk in the footsteps of Jesus as you explore the lands where he and the disciples walked. Explore sites familiar from the Scriptures, such as Jerusalem, Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, and many more. 

 

Join us as we use the world of the Bible to help you understand the words of the Bible.

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Expedition ID: 22-10.4

Jerusalem

Bethlehem

Masada

Sea of Galilee

Included
 
  • Hotels (+ breakfast and dinner)

  • All entrances per itinerary

  • Local English speaking guide

  • Biblical Expeditions Expert Instructor

  • AC Luxury Tour Bus

  • Hotel City Taxes

  • All tips (guides, hotels, and drivers)

  • Biblical Expeditions trip devotional and learning resources

Land Only Starting at:
$3780
$5608
Land with Airfare Starting at:

All expeditions include our industry-first unique concierge service. This service ensures your expedition operates at the highest level of service throughout the trip. Forgot something? Have a craving for something sweet? Looking to go into town after a day of touring? Have dietary restrictions? Our concierge is on hand throughout your entire trip ensuring your needs are met every step of the way. Our concierge's work directly for us and are there to serve you throughout your expedition.

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Accomodations
Host

Expedition Host

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As Lead Pastor, Josh Surratt is helping Seacoast Church realize God’s vision for what comes next. He is passionate about helping people find God, grow their faith, discover their purpose, and make a difference. Josh was raised in Charleston, South Carolina and attended the College of Charleston. 

He joined the Seacoast staff in 2001 and has served in several roles, including four years as the Mount Pleasant Campus Pastor. Josh is one of Seacoast’s Teaching Pastors and currently serves on the Executive Team as the Seacoast Lead Pastor. 

He and his wife Lisa have three children – Miles, Greta Kate, and Ellie. In his off-hours, Josh loves to cheer for all Chicago sports teams and the Clemson Tigers. 

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Josh Surratt

Instructor

Expedition Instructor

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Marc Turnage

Marc Turnage holds an MA in Ancient Judaism and the Origins of Christianity from Jerusalem University College. He is currently finishing his PhD in the Land of Israel Studies Department at Bar Ilan University located in Ramat Gan, Israel, under the supervision of Professor Esther Eshel. Marc has taught graduate and undergraduate students at several universities in the United States and abroad. 

 

Marc moved to Israel to study because he felt that the issues of spatial, historical, cultural, and spiritual settings played a vital role in how we read the Bible. While studying in Israel, he fell in love with the lands of the Bible. He has been guiding groups through Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Italy for over twenty years. Marc is a highly sought-after guide and teacher and routinely trains and lectures local tour guides about guiding Christian groups. He is passionate about leading biblical tours that deliver the very finest experience and helping people understand how to read the Bible.

 

Marc has published widely for both academic and popular audiences. His most recent book, Windows Into the Bible, was named by Outreach Magazine one of its top 100 Christian living resources. Marc is a widely sought-after speaker, and a gifted teacher. He resides in Springfield, MO with his family.

Itinerary

Expedition Itinerary - October 25 - November 4, 2022

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 Tuesday
October 25

 
  • Depart USA

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 Wednesday
October 26

•  Arrive in Tel Aviv
•  Travel to Hotel By Bus
•  Dinner and Overnight along the 
    Mediterranean coast
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 Thursday
October 27

  • Caesarea

  • Mount Carmel

  • Valley of Jezreel

  • Nazareth

  • Church of the Annunciation

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 Friday
October 28

  • Nature Reserve of Dan 

  • Banias  (ancient Caeserea Philippi)

  • Golan Heights

  • Katzrin

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 Saturday
October 29

  • Yardenit – Jordan River Baptism

  • Almagor – overlook of Beitsaida Valley

  • Chorazin

  • Capernaum

  • Magdala

  • Museum at Kibbutz Ginnosar

  • Evening boat ride on the Sea of Galilee

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 Sunday
October 30

  • Masada – palace fortress of Herod the Great

  • Qumran – caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found

  • Wadi Qilt overlook

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 Monday
October 31

  • Israel Museum

  • Bethlehem

  • Church of Nativity

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 Tuesday
November 1

  • City of David

  • Yad Vashem

  • Mahaneh Yehudah Market

  • Free time to shop and explore the Old City and Jerusalem

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 Wednesday
November 2

  • Hill country of the Shephelah

  • Lachish

  • Elah Valley

  • Beth Shemesh

  • Nebi Samwil

  • Gibeon

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 Thursday
November 3

  • Mt. of Olives  

  • Church of Dominius Flevit  

  • Garden of Gethsemane

  • Jaffa Gate

  • Gennath Gate

  • Church of the Holy Sepulcher

  • Southern Wall of Temple Mount

  • Western Wall

  • Farewell Dinner

  • Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure flight home

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 Friday
November 4

 
  • Arrive in USA

***Please note Visits, excursions, mentioned in the program are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances

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