Tour Status

We are holding reservations for this tour in May 2025, but are prepared to move it to 2026 if needed. A final decision will be made in early fall. Please join the interest list if you're considering this tour (use comments box to note preferred dates), so we can keep you updated on the tour status as plans develop.

Highlights

• Tel Gezer, Bet Shemesh, Azekah
• Dead Sea
• Wadi Zohar wilderness hike
• Masada
• Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
• Gamla, Dan, and Caesarea Philippi
• Sea of Galilee boat ride
• Tel Megiddo
• Caesarea Maritima on the Mediterranean Sea
• Jerusalem's Old City with Western Wall and Temple Mount
• Hezekiah’s Tunnel

Tour Host

Along with regularly teaching courses for the Calvin Academy for Lifelong Learning, Daniel Kroeze '82 is professor of biblical studies at Kuyper College and teaching pastor at Westend Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids. He is fascinated with the literary artistry and design of the Bible and committed to helping people understand how the whole story works together and leads us to Jesus.

Pricing

Tour pricing for 2025 is estimated around $4500-$4700 per person, double occupancy, with flights from Chicago (motorcoach provided from Grand Rapids to Chicago). Travel insurance will be offered via TravelEx for an additional fee.

More Information

Interested in learning more? Add your name to the interest list so you’ll be notified when full tour details are available.

Joining the interest list simply means you’ll be notified directly when final plans are set; it does not reserve a spot on the tour. All passengers will be accepted on a first-come basis via our partner, Witte Travel, after tour registration opens.

For questions beyond the interest list, send an inquiry to alumni@calvin.edu.

Calvin tours are open to any friends of CALL and the Calvin Alumni Association who wish to travel with us. Explore other Calvin-sponsored tours, too!