Holy Land Pilgrimage
Join Bishop Amy and Bishop Deon Johnson of The Diocese of Missouri on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, May 18-29, 2027! Each diocese has 14 spots available. Rooms are double occupancy.
Cost: $6,000
The total cost includes the following:
- Airfare
- Accommodation on F/B basis (includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Transportation in comfortable air-conditioned bus
- Guiding Fee
- All entrance fees on your itinerary
- All guest speakers
- Portage at all hotels
- Tips for restaurant and hotel staff
- Bus driver tips
Excluded from price:
Personal expenses such as phone calls, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, laundry, and medical/travel insurance are not covered.
Important Deadlines:
November 1, 2026: Non-Refundable Deposit of $1000 to reserve your spot
March 1, 2027: Remaining $5000 payment due (separate registration will be sent)
Other Travel Details
Travel Documents
It is essential that you have a current passport in hand six months beyond your time of arrival to Israel. Visas to Israel are not required for persons from Australia, Canada, the United States and Western Europe.
Hair Dryers
St. George’s Pilgrim Guest House rooms are equipped with built-in wall hair dryers. However, The Sisters of Nazareth Guest House does not equip hair dryers in their rooms. We do recommend carrying your own just to be on the safe side.
St. George’s Pilgrim Guest House rooms are equipped with built-in wall hair dryers. However, The Sisters of Nazareth Guest House does not equip hair dryers in their rooms. We do recommend carrying your own just to be on the safe side.
Electricity and Electronics
The electrical current in Israel is 220AC. Electrical plugs are shaped differently in Israel. Most U.S. phone and camera chargers only need a power plug adapter for sockets type C and H (see internet or local travel store). If you bring a hair dryer you will need a transformer and an adapter plug. However, inexpensive dual voltage hair dryers are available in the U.S. and in travel stores. Dual voltage items must be switched over to our 220AC and can then be used with only an adapter plug.
The electrical current in Israel is 220AC. Electrical plugs are shaped differently in Israel. Most U.S. phone and camera chargers only need a power plug adapter for sockets type C and H (see internet or local travel store). If you bring a hair dryer you will need a transformer and an adapter plug. However, inexpensive dual voltage hair dryers are available in the U.S. and in travel stores. Dual voltage items must be switched over to our 220AC and can then be used with only an adapter plug.
Photography and Cameras
Care should be taken not to photograph any military or police personnel or installations. Visitors should also be discreet about taking photographs in Jewish Orthodox areas and of Jewish Orthodox people. Most sacred sites will indicate whether photography is permitted.
Care should be taken not to photograph any military or police personnel or installations. Visitors should also be discreet about taking photographs in Jewish Orthodox areas and of Jewish Orthodox people. Most sacred sites will indicate whether photography is permitted.
Meals
All meals are included. Breakfasts and dinners will be served at St. George’s Guesthouse or at the Sisters of Nazareth. Lunches are in local restaurants throughout the day. Your guide will pay for the lunches and tips. In addition, there are several nights when you may want to enjoy the local restaurants on your own. When you do this, the hotel must be notified the day before. The cost of the missed meal cannot be reimbursed. Indicate any dietary restrictions on your leader’s registration form. Beverages during your evening meal are purchased separately from your waiter, so it is wise to bring some extra money with you to the dinner table. All varieties of soft drinks, mineral waters, beers, and wines are available.
All meals are included. Breakfasts and dinners will be served at St. George’s Guesthouse or at the Sisters of Nazareth. Lunches are in local restaurants throughout the day. Your guide will pay for the lunches and tips. In addition, there are several nights when you may want to enjoy the local restaurants on your own. When you do this, the hotel must be notified the day before. The cost of the missed meal cannot be reimbursed. Indicate any dietary restrictions on your leader’s registration form. Beverages during your evening meal are purchased separately from your waiter, so it is wise to bring some extra money with you to the dinner table. All varieties of soft drinks, mineral waters, beers, and wines are available.
Books
You will not want to bring many books. However, pack a journal and perhaps a map, a guidebook to read at night, a Bible or prayer book if it is small. Sometimes a kindle, iPad, or cell phone is a great place to store your books, even for storing a Bible or Prayer Book. Excellent books are also for sale at St. George’s College and the nearby Educational Bookshop.
You will not want to bring many books. However, pack a journal and perhaps a map, a guidebook to read at night, a Bible or prayer book if it is small. Sometimes a kindle, iPad, or cell phone is a great place to store your books, even for storing a Bible or Prayer Book. Excellent books are also for sale at St. George’s College and the nearby Educational Bookshop.
Transportation from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
Qumri Pilgrimages will provide luxury coach transportation for the group arriving at the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and also for the group’s departing transportation at the end of the pilgrimage. Pilgrims and baggage will be transported to our hotel in Jerusalem, approximately a 45-minute drive.
Qumri Pilgrimages will provide luxury coach transportation for the group arriving at the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and also for the group’s departing transportation at the end of the pilgrimage. Pilgrims and baggage will be transported to our hotel in Jerusalem, approximately a 45-minute drive.
Coffee
Many hotels and restaurants serve instant coffee, Nescafe. If you are not a fan of Nescafe, please plan accordingly.
Many hotels and restaurants serve instant coffee, Nescafe. If you are not a fan of Nescafe, please plan accordingly.
Weather
Spring and Fall (late Mar/Apr/May and late Sep/Oct/Nov): Daytime temperatures will be very pleasant, in the 60º’s to 70º’s in most of the country, however it will be hot at the Red and Dead Seas. Jerusalem temperatures will be comfortable in the 40º to 50º’s in the evening. There will be some rain – nothing torrential.
Spring and Fall (late Mar/Apr/May and late Sep/Oct/Nov): Daytime temperatures will be very pleasant, in the 60º’s to 70º’s in most of the country, however it will be hot at the Red and Dead Seas. Jerusalem temperatures will be comfortable in the 40º to 50º’s in the evening. There will be some rain – nothing torrential.
Free Time
There will be planned “free time” within our itinerary, usually two half days or one full day. Qumri Pilgrimages is happy to suggest a variety of activities for pilgrims to choose from, including particular shopping areas and additional places of special interest.
There will be planned “free time” within our itinerary, usually two half days or one full day. Qumri Pilgrimages is happy to suggest a variety of activities for pilgrims to choose from, including particular shopping areas and additional places of special interest.
Language
English is understood and spoken widely in most tourist areas. Arabic and Hebrew are the official languages in Israel. The folks from Qumri speak English, Arabic and Hebrew so they can always help.
English is understood and spoken widely in most tourist areas. Arabic and Hebrew are the official languages in Israel. The folks from Qumri speak English, Arabic and Hebrew so they can always help.
Walking
Plan to be able to walk comfortably for 20 minutes at a time. Bear in mind that the terrain is sometimes rough and dusty. In most areas there are places to sit and rest while waiting for the group. Comfortable walking shoes are essential!
Plan to be able to walk comfortably for 20 minutes at a time. Bear in mind that the terrain is sometimes rough and dusty. In most areas there are places to sit and rest while waiting for the group. Comfortable walking shoes are essential!
What to Wear and What Not to Wear!
Women – Please dress conservatively in skirts, slacks or capris (that cover the knees) for Holy Land sites. No tank tops, shorts or sleeveless blouses, please. Short sleeves are fine. Bermuda shorts are fine for the walking tour in Galilee. You will want to be able to dress up slightly for church on Sunday and for a few special nights. You will also need a sweater or light jacket for potentially cool evenings.
Women – Please dress conservatively in skirts, slacks or capris (that cover the knees) for Holy Land sites. No tank tops, shorts or sleeveless blouses, please. Short sleeves are fine. Bermuda shorts are fine for the walking tour in Galilee. You will want to be able to dress up slightly for church on Sunday and for a few special nights. You will also need a sweater or light jacket for potentially cool evenings.
Men – Long pants, jeans or khakis, are necessary most days. Bermuda shorts are fine for the walking tour in the Galilee. You might want some long-sleeved shirts for church and a few special nights.
Hats, Sunglasses and Sunscreen for Everyone – You will need a hat and sunglasses, also sneakers and/or walking shoes that can handle cobblestones. Otherwise, shoes are entirely up to you. Do not forget your sunscreen!
Jewelry – A watch is helpful, but a lot of jewelry is unnecessary. Many people enjoy finding a silver or gold cross – or some special earrings while on the pilgrimage.
Laundry
Many pilgrims handwash a few items in their bathrooms; they will dry overnight. There is also a laundry service available at St. George’s Guesthouse for an extra charge. If interested in this service, please ask the front desk and they will provide you with a laundry bag that you must write your room number on. Laundry is usually done and ready to receive the following day.
Need More Info?
We’ll be hosting a Pilgrimage “Town Hall” over Zoom on September 1 at noon with our travel host Qumri Pilgrimages so you can ask questions about the trip, what the itinerary will be like, and more before making a decision. You can register for the Zoom session here.
We’ll be hosting a Pilgrimage “Town Hall” over Zoom on September 1 at noon with our travel host Qumri Pilgrimages so you can ask questions about the trip, what the itinerary will be like, and more before making a decision. You can register for the Zoom session here.
