Encounter TripsA Bethlehem Institute InitiativeMore than a visit to the Holy Land
What is Encounter?A visit that respects the people of the land
Encounter offers a different model of pilgrimage that centers quality time with Palestinian Christians, supports local communities, and encourages theological reflection.
What's included?
Meet, sit at table with, and learn from Palestinian pastors, theologians, peacemakers, and community leaders Expand on each of these with lists and descriptions.
Savor our authentic cuisine from across the cities of the Holy Land. Expand on each of these with lists and descriptions.
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Encounter Jesus in a new way in the town of His birth. Expand on each of these with lists and descriptions.
Experience a faith rooted in the land and gain a deeper, transformative understanding of the Bible. Expand on each of these with lists and descriptions.
Enjoy our comfortable accommodation in the heart of Bethlehem! Expand on each of these with lists and descriptions.
Nazareth and the Galilee
Luke 1:26–27 "In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.” Luke 1:26–27
Mount of Beatitudes - Sermon on the Mount
Nazareth - Where Jesus grew up
Capernaum - Jesus’ ministry home
Sea of Galilee - Where Jesus called his disciples
Much of the Bible took place in what is the West Bank.
Most tours never go there. We do.
In fact, it’s our home.
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East Jerusalem
West Bank
“As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, 'If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.'" Luke 19:41–42
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Mount of Olives
Garden of Gethsemane
Old Market
Ethnic cleansing in the Old City
Hebron
West Bank
“As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, 'If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.'" Luke 19:41–42
Tomb of the Patriarchs
Urban apartheid
Traditional craft industries
Jacob’s Well
Nablus, West Bank
"So he came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon." John 4:5-6
Where Jesus sat with the Samaritan Woman
Traditional soap making
Jericho
West Bank
”Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 'All this I will give you,' he said, 'if you will bow down and worship me.' Jesus said to him, 'Away from me, Satan! For it is written: “Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.”'" Matt. 4:8-10
Traditional site of Jesus’ baptism
Mount of Temptation
Hisham’s Palace
Ancient Jericho
Eat the best dates in the world
Bethlehem
West Bank
"While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger.” Luke 2:6–7
Church of the Nativity
The Shepherd’s Fields
The Apartheid Wall
Banksy Art
Upcoming
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Summer
Oct 23–Nov 1
$2,345.00
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Olive Harvest
Oct 23–Nov 1
$2,345.00
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