Israel Tours

It has been said that a trip to Israel is spiritually more valuable than a year in seminary. It’s also been said that, in traveling to Israel, your Bible will change from black-and-white to full color, but it goes further than that… your Bible will now be read in 3D.

Won’t you come with us? Walk where Jesus walked… pray where Jesus prayed… weep where Jesus wept. Picture the Exodus as we travel in the desert. Rejoice with the Resurrection at an Empty Tomb. Receive Redemption at a beach on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. A trip of a lifetime? No… you will be back for many trips of a lifetime.

HGE is changing the way we do “tours.” We are focusing on a more “privatized” tours, one that is small, intimate, and can accommodate family groups, Small Groups, or what have you. If you are interested in having someone come alongside you to customize your experience in Israel, just contact sharon@hgexplorations.com. We have 50+ “tours” we have done; now it’s time to walk with YOU!

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Why Choose HGE?

  • HGE offers intimate one-bus tours that emphasize a non-frantic but comprehensive tour package
  • Unique opportunities to both serve and fellowship with the IDF (Israel Defense Forces)
  • Our travelers get infected with the Israel virus; their lives are forever changed and their newfound love for both the Land itself, as well as the Israeli people, keeps bringing them back for repeat visits
  • HGE leaders and guides are passionate and knowledgeable about both the Israel of the Bible as well as the Israel of today
  • HGE desires to create an environment where our travelers can hear the song of the Land, the song of the people as well as the still small voice of God
  • I have been fortunate and blessed to have gone on several biblical tours that covered holy sites in Israel as well as tours that focused on the Israel of today. These included geopolitical jeep tours of the Golan Heights and trips to several IDF bases to learn about challenges facing Israel and to serve IDF soldiers in any way we could to show them support and love. In addition, I had been provided the opportunity to go to Israel on working trips where we were able to reflect the love of Christ through acts of service in communities all over Israel. In my many adventures I also experienced wonderful outdoor activities from hiking and rafting to praying and reading the Psalms at En Gedi as well as the Garden of Gethsemane. All of it brought me closer to God, helped to reveal scripture in color and with more meaning than I had previously understood. Every trip made me want to bring my wife, two boys and in-laws there to share this with them. I had been able to meet so many wonderful people and experienced so much of Israel over many of Holy Ground’s tours but I wanted one trip to pack as much in as I could for my family. I decided against a pre-planned tour and contacted Dan and Sharon Stolebarger, whom I had traveled with through Israel several times, and discussed with them the trip I was hoping they could help me plan. We went over and revised the itinerary several times to plan the perfect mix of biblical sites, current affairs, outdoor activity, our favorite restaurants and of course ending with an old fashion vacation at the beach in Eilat. To have Dan and Sharon there to help my family get the information and, most importantly, the biblical message and relevance of the sites that I had received over the years but could never have provided my family properly was invaluable, not to mention dealing with all the reservations and transportation! If I am being honest, I just love being in Israel with Dan and Sharon and couldn’t have pictured it any other way. My family will remember that trip forever and we often talk about all the memories.
    Troy
  • There are many options and programs one can take planning a tour to Israel, especially if it is your first time. But after 7 times touring the Holy Land, our experience has shown nothing comes close to a smaller group experience which allows custom planning, flexible options, and a heightened emphasis upon a true spiritual engagement with the Bible, the Land, and the People. Whether considering your first trip, or any one thereafter, you’ll want prayerful consideration on how to best maximize God’s invitation to His pasture and the home of our Savior. After our first tour to Israel, we approached Dan and Sharon of Holy Ground Explorations to see if we could create something that would check all the boxes we were seeking. We wanted a smaller group program that would allow for easier coordination throughout and a better ability to maximize extended time for personal reflection, all without compromising the overall experience…and they did just that! Hands down, these custom tours turned out to be the best way to maximize our resources and build the most special memories. We've done this with HGE several times now and each time improves on the last. It starts with the right tour leaders who hold decades of experiences and a desire to share ALL THINGS ISRAEL!
    John