Calvary Chapel Petaluma

POSTPONED!  
Israel Pilgrimage

Join us as we walk in the footsteps of Jesus

Calvary Chapel Petaluma are pleased to announce our pilgrimage to the Holy Land. We invite you to join Pastor  Zach Vestnys as he leads us in the Word, Worship, and sweet fellowship with one another as we literally walk in the footsteps, growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Our hope and prayer is that this will truly be a Spiritual pilgrimage for you as you set yourself apart, not only to see this incredible land and gain a deeper love and understanding of the Jewish people, but to experience His miraculous touch on your life, being impacted and transformed all the more into the image of Jesus!

Destinations

Our tour begins on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea as we sit and take in the Word at the Roman Amphitheater in Caesarea where the Apostle Paul preached to King Agrippa (Acts 25) and Herod’s port steps where the Apostle Paul was led down to the ship to Rome. We’ll spend time considering the story of Elijah when he called down fire on the four hundred prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel (1Kings 18) and overlook the Jezreel Valley from Mount Megiddo as we study prophecy about the battle of Armageddon

Northern Region

While in the Northern region we will have time to visit the town of Capernaum where Jesus healed the man with the withered hand (Matt 12), and spend time at Ceasarea Philippi where Jesus asked His disciples “Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?” (Matthew 16:13).

Rising early in the morning for worship overlooking the Sea of Galilee is an experience not to be missed. Overlooking Mount Hermon, we will consider the miracle of the transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17). In addition to seeing various Old and New Testament sites in this region, we will travel through the Golan Heights and cross the Sea of Galilee in a boat, stopping to remember Jesus walking on water and calming the storm for the disciples (Mark 6:49, Luke 8:24). A baptismal service will be offered for those who desire to go deeper and identify with Jesus.

Southern Region

Moving on to the Southern Region, we will see the city of Beit Shean where Saul was taken after being killed in battle (1Sam 31). We will descend to the lowest point of the earth, the Dead Sea, where Sodom and Gomorra once stood. While in this area, time will be taken at the oasis of En Gedi where David penned many of the Psalms as he cried out to God by the waterfalls and hid from King Saul in the surrounding caves. We will take a cable car up to see Herod’s palace on Masada, the site that Jewish zealots held out against the Romans for over two years and see Qumran where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered.

The pinnacle of our pilgrimage is the ascent to Jerusalem where we will stay for the remainder of our time in Israel. Each day in Jerusalem is filled with significant biblical sites. You will have time to put a prayer in the Western Wall – the most Holy site for the Jewish people, tour the underground tunnels along the foundation stones of the original temple and shop the bazaars of the Jewish Quarter. From the Mount of Olives, to the Garden of Gethsemane, Caiaphais’ house, Golgotha, and the Garden Tomb, we will teach on the actual sites where Jesus taught, performed miracles, died on the cross, and rose again!

Tour Price

Travel from SFO Airport

$ Pending

Per Person (Double Occupancy)
HOW CAN WE SIGN UP!  Here is the Link to Register: Link

If you are interested in going with us, please fill out the registration form on this website below. A deposit of $400 per person is due at registration in order to secure your spot on this tour. All registrations will be processed on a space-available basis. A second deposit of 50% of the tour costs will be due by June 26, 2024. Full payment and a copy of your passport are due by November 13, 2024. Any desired deviations must be requested in writing before the final payment deadline.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel Insurance is not included in the tour price.  If you are interested in Travel Insurance, please consider the purchase of, at least the basic Medical-Hospitalization, and particularly Trip Cancellation & Supplemental medical coverage (which covers preexisting conditions). This is a smart way to safeguard against life’s surprises. Please note that most insurance policies require purchase within 21 days of your date of registration for the trip. 

OTHER NOTES

One suitcase per person at airport and hotels please

Since we want to take in as much as possible on our trip, we ask that you stay with the group during all of our organized sightseeing.  Our scheduled times will mainly be after we share meals together at breakfasts until dinner times.  We will set aside time for shopping and some free time.

Electrical items that you choose to bring with you will require an adapter that works in Israel

FAQ's

Israel standard time: UTC + 2 hours (10 hours ahead of PST USA)

The New Israeli Shekel (NIS) is the country’s legal tender. You may bring an unlimited amount of foreign currency into the country. You can pay in dollars almost everywhere, but exchange rates vary. Most places accept travelers checks and major credit cards which exempt tourists from the Value Added Tax (V.A.T) with the completion of the proper forms. Debit and ATM cards are not accepted.

Israel enjoys temperate weather most of the year. Between April and October it is usually sunny, warm and dry, and from November to March it is cooler with occasional rain in the north and the center of the country.

220 volts AC, single phase, 50 cycles. Foreign appliances require adaptors for plugs. Most hotels have built-in adaptors and hairdryers.

Israel is a casual country.  April – October: Very light and comfortable clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat are essential. A light jacket or sweater for the cooler evenings is recommended.  A comfortable pair of walking shoes or sneakers. For visits to the holy shrines and synagogues, modest dress is required.

No shorts or sleeveless shirts and tops allowed. Clothes have to cover the knees and shoulders.

Just one suitcase and one overnight bag.

No. Israel is a modern, developed country with similar high standards regarding health and hygiene as other western countries.

Yes. You can drink tap water but you can also easily find mineral water everywhere.

Israel is a safe destination and offers outstanding hotels, restaurants, historical sites and recreational facilities. We will work together to assure that you have an enjoyable trip and we will never let you travel unless it is safe. The government of Israel takes enormous precautions to protect both its citizens and its visitors. Israel is definitely a lot safer than most large cities in the USA and Europe.

Contact Us

CALVARY CHAPEL PETALUMA

1955 S. McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 95492
israelpilgrimage@calvarypetaluma.org
p. (707)766-1567