Exploring the Lands of the Bible

* Trips typically require walking to reach most sites. The ground is often uneven and steps or walking uphill/downhill. This trip is less strenous than our other tours, but being on your feet most of the day with 15-30 minute walks multiple times a day is expected.

By submitting this form, you will be entered into the group that is signed up to go on the Israel Familiarization Tour on September 14th through September 24th, 2026. This will reserve a seat on the tour for you. However, your seat isn't confirmed until initial deposit of $400 is recieved.

 

You will receive email notification of next steps when this form is received and processed.

Terms & Conditions:

 

Total Land Only Price: $1,895.00 Per Person 

• Ground Only Fare (Airfare not included)
• All expenses of the trip, including all passes, tips, and entrance fees.
• Deluxe motoring coach
• Quality hotels and rooms
• Includes breakfast and dinner for all in Israel touring days.  

The only additional costs will be Israel VISA/Entry Fees, lunches, special drinks, portage, and tips for meals/housekeeping.

There will be 7 1/2 days of touring.

Payment:  All payments will be accepted in the form of check, money order, or debit/credit card.  Personal checks must be received by the payment schedule due date.  Personal checks will not be accepted within 30 days of departure.  

If paying by debit/credit card, an additional $90 will be added to total trip cost to cover credit card processing fees.

Payment Schedule:

• $400 per person deposit due upon submission of this form.
• $650 due by May 26th, 2026
• Remaining Balance due by August 28th, 2026*.

Please send all checks to:  

Being a Disciple LLC, 4644 E 650 N., Anderson, IN 46012

 

Cancellation Fees / Refunds:

Full Refund less $400 for cancellations after deposit up till 90 days before departure.  If you cancel 60-89 days before departure, cancellation fee is 25% plus non-refundable deposit.  No refunds after August 28th, 2026.

Travel Insurance is recommended as protection for cancellations due to medical reasons (illness or injury).  Tour participation is non-transferable.  Names cannot be change on tour rosters.  We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance within 15 days of deposit in order to receive maximum protection for your tour package investment.  Please read details below under Travel Insurance

 

Travel Documents:

Each traveler is solely responsible for carrying a valid passport and ascertaining knowledge of current entry/exit requiremnts for all countries on this itinerary.  U.S. Passports MUST be valid for at least six (6) months after the return date of the tour.  Being a Disciple LLC will not be held responsible for a passenger's lack of current and valid entry documents (ie., passport, visa, or vaccine requirements)

 

Land Only Package:

The Land Only package price is $1,895.00 per person sharing a twin room.  The Land Only package does not include any portion of the travelers airfare.  It is the travelers responsibility to book all flight segments indedpendently.  There will be opportunity to receive group airfare rates if aplicable.  If you purchase your own airline transportation and the group does not materialize or you cancel for any reason, Being a Disciple LLC will not be held responsible for the cost of your airfare.

 

Single Occupany Supplement:

The package price is based on double occupancy (Two Twin beds).  Married couples may request a double bed which is subject to availability.  Single rooms may be requested at time of booking.  Single rooms are limited, subject to confirmation, may be smaller, and located apart from the room blocks.  If a single room is confirmed, an additional charge of $1,060.00 will be apply.  

Meals Included:  Breakfast and Dinner daily are included.  The tour may stop for lunches if time and locations permit.  Each traveller will be responsible for covering their lunch cost during these stops.  Expected lunch cost of $15-20 per person per day.  It is suggested that travellers bring snacks (energy bars, granola, jerky and etc) to provide added energy throughout the day.

 

Gratuities & Service Charges:

All tips for driver, and guide is covered in the tour package.  All service charges and local taxes as imposed by hotels are included in the program rate.  However, any kind of tips for portage, wait staff, housekeeping or meals are not covered.  

 

Physical Health Advisory:

Passengers must be medically and physically fit for travel and ensure that such traveling will not endanger themselves or others.  Most Israel tours include a lot of walking, stairs, hills, cobblestone roads, and dirt trails.  Tour buses are not equpped with wheelchair ramps or limited ability assistance. 

 

Photo Release:

I grant Being a Disciple LLC permission to use photos and/or videos, taken on this tour, in which I appear.  I understand such images may be used in print/online publications, presentations, websites, social media and advertising.  I consent and waive all claims for compensation for use, or for damages.

 

Travel Insurance:

It is strongly remcommended that all participants purchase insurance when they travel since Being a Disciple is not resposnible for non-refundable payments, damaged luggage, or trip interruption.  Being a Disciple tours recommends "Travel Guard" trip insurance.  Please contact https://travelguard.com for rates and information.  By embarking on this trip, the traveler voluntarily assumes all risks invovled with such travel, whether expected or unexpected.  The traveler is hereby warned of such risks and is advised to obtain appropriate insurance coverage for them.  Being a Disciple LLC does not accept responsibility or liability for minors traveling on the tour.