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Stone-Walled Alley

Tribase Encounter Tour with Boundary Breakers
With Jonathan Drake MBE, Honorary Wing Chaplain Emeritus, USAF Lakenheath
Prices £2,495 pp | Single Supplement £392

Dates: 7th - 14th November, 2026

For US clients - Land Only Services are - $2,435
Single Supplement $527

After the success of our exciting 2022 Holy Land Encounter tour, we
propose to return to Israel and Palestine again in 2026.
We will be a diverse group drawn from across our USAF Community
stationed across the UK, Germany, and in the US. Our purpose of
the Encounter Tour is to:

Learn more about the Lord Jesus Christ.
Connect with, appreciate more and learn from the “living stones”
ministering in the Land today including, Jews, Muslims,
Christians, Israeli Jewish followers of Jesus and Palestinian
Christians.

Appreciate the cultural, social, and political context in which
Jesus the Messiah birthed his mission.
Better understand the narratives both Israeli and Palestinian that
divide this Holy Land and continue to impact the world.
Return home more informed and better equipped to serve our
communities.

This will be a fast moving 8 days 7 nights programme visiting
Jerusalem including, The Western Wall, King David’s Tomb, House of
the Last Supper, Gethsemane, Calvary/ Holy Sepulchre, the Pool of
Bethesda, the site of the Resurrection and so much more. The Old
City of Jerusalem revered and fought over and prized for over 3000
years will not disappoint.

We will also visit the birth place of Jesus and the Cave of Jerome in
Bethlehem.

We will gaze over the world’s oldest city in the Plains of Jericho from
the foot of the Mount of Temptation before travelling on to the
baptismal site of Jesus.

The Itinerary

The Holy Land - Travel Tips

Travel Essentials View

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Essential Travel Documents & Entry (UK Passports)

 

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  • Passport Validity: Your British passport must be valid for at least six months from the date you arrive. If it is due to expire soon, check the renewal process with the Passport Office immediately.

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  • ETA-IL (Crucial Update for 2025): As of 1st January 2025, most travellers, including UK citizens, will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) before flying to Israel. This is similar to the ESTA in the US. You must apply for this in advance, or you may be denied boarding your flight.

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  • Visa: UK citizens travelling as tourists currently do not require a visa for short stays (up to 3 months).

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  • Entry Card: Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv), you typically receive a small entry card instead of a passport stamp. Keep this card safe with your passport, as it serves as your official proof of legal entry and may be requested at checkpoints.

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Safety, Insurance, and FCDO Advice

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  • Insurance: Ensure your travel insurance covers your entire itinerary, including all specific regions you plan to visit, and provides comprehensive cover for medical emergencies and emergency repatriation.

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  • Security: Always travel with a reputable, licensed tour operator who is monitoring the local situation. Stay with your group and adhere strictly to your guide's instructions.

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Spiritual & Physical Preparation

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  • Modest Attire: A strict modest dress code applies when visiting churches, mosques, and holy sites. For both men and women, shoulders and knees must be covered. We recommend packing lightweight trousers/skirts and long-sleeved tops. A shawl or scarf is useful for quick covering.

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  • Footwear: Pilgrimage tours can involve significant walking over ancient, uneven surfaces (cobblestones and ruins). Sturdy, comfortable, and well-broken-in walking shoes or trainers are essential for your comfort and safety.

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  • Hydration: We usually run tours in the cooler months, however the weather can be intensely hot. Carry a reusable water bottle and drink plenty of bottled water frequently to guard against dehydration.

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