CIU Holy Land Tour
Join Us!
Join Columbia International University for a spiritually rich journey through the land of the Bible. This 10-day experience will bring Scripture to life and deepen your walk with Christ. The tour will be led by veteran guide and biblical scholar, Dr. Bryan Beyer and CIU President Dr. Bill Jones.
Trip Details
- Dates: May 15–24, 2026
- Cost with Airfare: $5,920 (round-trip from Charlotte, NC) *
- Land-Only Option: $5,170 (you arrange your own airfare)
- Register online at RegisterNow.ittworld.com — This link will take you to the registration page at Imagine Tours & Travel, the tour coordinators
- Use Tour Code: CIU26
* Pricing is based on double occupancy/two persons sharing a room.
Meet Your Tour Leaders
Dr. Bryan Beyer
CIU Professor Emeritus and veteran Holy Land guide, Dr. Bryan Beyer has led over 30 tours to Israel, bringing decades of biblical scholarship and firsthand travel expertise. His teaching connects location, history, and Scripture in transformative ways, helping participants experience the Bible with fresh eyes and deeper understanding.
Dr. Bill Jones
As CIU’s current and eighth president, Dr. Bill Jones has been a driving force behind CIU’s expansion, spiritual impact, and global reach.
He is also co-founder of Crossover Global, a church-planting ministry that has established more than 4,000 churches among unreached people groups. Dr. Jones brings deep pastoral insight, global vision, and a contagious passion for Jesus to every step of this journey.
What’s Included
- Round-trip airfare from Charlotte, NC (or land-only pricing)
- Deluxe motorcoach transportation
- First-class hotels & meals
- Guided site tours with entrance fees
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
- Bible teaching and worship at key biblical locations
- Onsite tour coordination and support
Day-by-Day Highlights
- Day 1–2: Travel & Arrival
- Depart the U.S. and arrive in Tel Aviv for a warm welcome and overnight stay.
- Day 3: Coastal & Northern Israel
- Caesarea Maritima • Megiddo • Mt. Carmel • Nazareth • Cana • Mt. Precipice
- Day 4: Galilee Region
- Mt. of Beatitudes • Tabgha • Capernaum • Sea of Galilee Boat Ride • Jordan River
- Day 5: Golan to Jerusalem
- Caesarea Philippi • Tel Dan • Gideon Springs • Beit Shean • Jerusalem
- Day 6: Jerusalem & Bethlehem
- Mt. of Olives • Garden of Gethsemane • Western Wall • Temple Mount • Via Dolorosa • Church of the Nativity
- Day 7: Desert Wonders
- Qumran • Ein Gedi • Masada • Dead Sea (swim/float)
- Day 8: Ancient Jerusalem
- Shrine of the Book • Hezekiah’s Tunnel • Pool of Siloam • Garden Tomb worship service
- Day 9–10: Final Reflections & Return
- Elah Valley • Jaffa Farewell Dinner • Depart from Ben Gurion Airport
Payment & Registration
- Initial Deposit: $500 (non-refundable)
- Early Bird Discount:
- Save $100 if paid by July 15, 2025
- Save $50 if paid by September 15, 2025
- Final Payment Due: January 15, 2026
Use Tour Code: CIU26 — This will take you to the registration page at Imagine Tours & Travel, the tour coordinators
Questions
- Call: (803) 807-5500
- Download the Trip Itinerary and Travel Information
