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2023

Gallelujah Christian Music & Cultural Festival in Israel

June 12 - 23, 2023; June 16 - 27, 2023 • Tour Code: GMF23

 
Sing to God, sing praises to his name! (Psalm 68:4) Expert guides lead us on a journey of discovery in the footsteps of Jesus throughout Israel. Each day brings more inspiring sites, from Bethlehem to Jerusalem, the Sea of Galilee to the Judean Desert.  It all culminates with the Gallelujah Festival where we join visitors from around the world at concerts from artists King & Country, Rebecca St. James, Brandon Lake and others.  Sign up by May 1, 2022 for a discount.  
 
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Tour Cost:
$4,199 per person
double occupancy

Germany, Luther & More!Sept. 2- 14, 2023

Tour Code: MULL23

 
Join Pastor Mark Urlaub on a tour of the Martin Luther destinations in Germany. Our arrival is Berlin, where we tour major East Berlin sights. Then, we visit Wittenberg, the city where he posted the 98 Theses. It’s on to Erfurt, Wartburg, and Eisenbach -  where Luther became a monk, and translated the Bible into German, and spent part of his childhood.  We spend some time in beautiful Bavaria where we visit the charming towns of Rothenberg and Oberammergau.  We see the fairy-like castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof.  We end the tour in the Alps, visiting Hitler’s Eagles Nest and the salt mines, the music city of Salzburg and Munich.  This is a tour for fellowship, friendship and fun. 
 
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Tour Cost:
$4,499 per person
double occupancy
Including flight from CID

El Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James)Sept. 17 - 29, 2023

Tour Code: SJW23

 
One foot in front of the other, a shell secured to your pack.  Up the mountains, down to the valleys.  Across open meadows and through medieval cities.  A path next to highways and stops in large cities.  These are all part of the El Camino de Santiago (or St. James’ Way).  Join this group led by Father Brian Mulligan as we make the pilgrimage and earn our Compostela alongside others from around the world.  Religious or not, this is a life-changing experience of growth and self-discovery.  (8-12 miles of walking each day.) 
 
Tour Cost:
$3,999 per person
double occupancy
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Including flight from MSP

Croatia & ItalyOct. 7 - 21, 2023

Tour Code: JGCI23

 
Join popular tour host Janet Grojean on a delightful tour of the eastern Adriatic, with curated stops at UNESCO World Heritage Sites, splendid scenic views, and guided visits to regional highlights.   The tour starts with 3 nights each in the walled cities of Dubrovnik, Split and Trieste.  We end with four nights in the amazing city of Venice.  In each city we have group touring of the city and surrounding area, followed by a free day to leisurely explore on our own.  We visit wineries and mountaintop lookouts.  We ride to the top of Mount Srd and cruise the canals of Venice.  We see churches and palaces, old town squares and seafront promenades.  Come join us in this unique part of Europe.  
 
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Tour Cost:
$4,659 per person
double occupancy

Toast to Tuscany: ItalyOct. 10 - 21, 2023

Tour Code: TTT23

 
Are the vine-covered hills of Tuscany calling your name?  This tour visits the classic cities of Florence, Venice, and Rome, but also spends time in the smaller villages of the Tuscan region.  We see Lucca and the leaning tower of Pisa, gothic Siena, beautiful Assisi and Cinque Terre, where the villages slope down towards centuries-old fishing villages.  Great food, good friends and memorable times await you in Italy.  
 
Tour Cost:
$3,599 per person
double occupancy
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Splendors of Egypt including 3 night Nile Cruise

October 13 - 23, 2023

Tour Code: EDEG23

 

Egypt is famous for the splendors of the pyramids, but it offers so much more.  Join us as we explore the splendors of the pre-Giza pyramids, the splendors of the temples along the Nile, and the splendors of the valleys of the Kings and Queens.  Our Egyptologist-guide gives us insights into all our stops, tells us stories of love and hate among the gods and pharaohs, and even teaches us how to read a bit of hieroglyphs. Optional visits to Abu Simbel and a Nubian village are not to be missed!  

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Tour Cost:
$2,799

Italy: Sites of the SaintsOct. 15 - 26, 2023

Tour Code: SJIT23

 
St. James Coffee House returns to Italy with Father Andrew Beerman and Father Randal Kasel leading us in touring and prayer.  Enjoy views of the picturesque countryside as we travel through central Italy to explore the legacies of St. Benedict, Padre Pio, St. Francis, St. Clare and more.  Visit massive monasteries and humble village churches.  Tour Roman sites with us, including visits to the Colosseum & Forum, the Vatican Museums and St. Peters, and a tour outside the city that leads us to more St. Francis and St. Benedict sites.  We’ll end this faith-filled visit with a Papal Audience at the Vatican.  All are welcome!
 
Basilica di San Pietro with bridge in Va
Tour Cost:
$5,199 per person
double occupancy
Including flight from Minneapolis

KFSI Christian Radio in Israel & JordanNov. 1 - 14, 2023

Tour Code: KFSI23

 
Join your Rochester friends and family as we visit Israel & Jordan.  We explore the sights of both the Old and New Testaments.  We see the port where Jonah sailed to meet his whale, stop at the mountaintop where Moses was presented the view of the Land of Milk and Honey, as well as view Jericho, the oldest known inhabited city in the world.  We also walk in the footsteps of Jesus, from Bethlehem and Nazareth to the Sea of Galilee and Jerusalem.  A highlight will be the day we start at the top of the Mount of Olives and work our way through Via Delarosa to Calvary and the Garden Tomb.
 
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Tour Cost:
$4,999 per person
double occupancy
Including flight from Minneapolis
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