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TOUR THE HOLY LAND OF ISRAEL

Jerusalem • Sea of Galilee • Bethlehem • Jordan River

HOLY LAND AND JORDAN TOUR

CHRISTIAN  TOUR OF ITALY

Rome • Florence • Venice • Pisa • Verona • Assisi

TURKEY & GREECE IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PAUL

Istanbul • Ephesus • Pergamon • Thessaloniki • Philippi • Corinth

TURKEY & GREECE TOUR WITH CRUISE

Istanbul • Ephesus •Pergamon • Thessaloniki • Philippi • Corinth

CLERGY TRIPS • ISRAEL • GREECE

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Christian & Religious Travel Group Custom Tour Company

Welcome to Friendship Tours, a Christian group travel company specializing in pilgrimage & Christian tours to the Holy Land as well as worldwide tours for Christian groups.

Our name says it all! When you join us for Christian travel, it’s the beginning of a friendship that may last for one trip or several. Many of our clients are repeat customers, and we even have second-generation travelers among our patrons.

When we started our company in 1981, our goal was to serve and honor God the best way we knew how — by helping to enrich the lives of fellow followers of Christ.

With a range of appealing religious tours, carefully vetted locations and staffing, and affordable pricing, we offer the chance to realize your dream of visiting the Holy Land and walking in the footsteps of Christ, his disciples, and other biblical figures.

Our expertise in worldwide travel planning ensures high-quality tours and an experience you’ll never forget. Whether you want to visit holy sites in Israel, Greece, or Turkey or you’re interested in an early Christianity tour of Italy, England, or Spain, Friendship Tours is a renowned Christian tour company that ensures safe, affordable and fulfilling travel for our friends in faith.

A Focus on Friendship and Christian Values

When you choose Friendship Tours, the first thing that happens is you become our friend. This means we always treat you with respect and we go out of our way to ensure that you have a fulfilling travel experience.

Whether you want to marvel at the wonders of Christ and his disciples while visiting the sites where they stood, connect with your Christian heritage through pilgrimage to the Holy Land, or simply travel with like-minded people of faith, our Christian tours can help you find the enrichment you seek at the best value for your money and so much more.

With all-inclusive tours at affordable and competitive rates, we proudly help every traveler enjoy the trip of a lifetime. We even offer one free trip for every five paying travelers, so more family members or ministry staff can join Christian travel groups.

Pilgrimage Tours

Have you ever dreamed of visiting the famous Sea of Galilee, the real-world site where Jesus walked on water, was baptized by John the Baptist, and gave his glorious Sermon on the Mount? Maybe you’ve always dreamed of traveling to Bethlehem, where Mary gave birth to a miraculous baby fated to change the world.

When you partner with Friendship Travel for your religious travel needs, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a range of pilgrimage tours that lead you through major biblical sites in Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Greece, and Turkey. You can see where Christ lived his life, follow in the footsteps of saints and prophets, and more.

Tours for our Christian travel groups include roundtrip airfare from your home city, first-class hotel accommodations, breakfast, and dinner daily, and guidance from knowledgeable, Bible-trained, professional local tour guides.

We visit every hotel we use to ensure the highest quality, we personally interview all of our booked tour guides, and we select experienced staff dedicated to delivering outstanding service.

Trips range from 10 to 15 days, depending on the tour you choose, and in some cases, we offer the option to extend your visit with travel to Jordan, Cairo, or Rome.

Christian Tours of Europe

If you’re interested in traveling through Europe with a Christian group, you’ll find that Friendship Tours also offers trips to several different European countries. You could spend 15 days seeing the sights of majestic England, Scotland, and Ireland or enjoy the splendors of Eastern Europe with a tour through Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Budapest, and Warsaw.

See the very best of Italy with a 13-day excursion through Rome, Capri, Florence, Assisi, and Venice. Or drink up the beauty of Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Costa del Sol, and Lisbon in 14 fabulous days touring Spain and Portugal.

You can also explore the churches of Europe with our European Church Heritage tour or visit the German towns of Martin Luther’s life. With so many amazing tours to choose from, your only problem will be deciding where to travel first.

Save with Scheduled Tours

We know that travel can be expensive, which is why we make it easy to save with scheduled tours that offer incredible value.

We carefully select itineraries that include traditional favorites (gleaned from over 2,000 tour groups we’ve led), current popular tours, and new and original programs that highlight Old and New Testament experiences. If you’re looking for the best value for your money, choose our pre-planned, scheduled Christian tours.

Booking with Ease for Your Large Group

In addition to scheduled travel, Friendship Tours is pleased to offer custom tours for groups of 15 or more. Whether you’re leading a church group or arranging a trip for friends, we’ll gladly create a unique tour for your group. We can offer suggested itineraries and customize them to meet your needs and preferences.

Knowledgeable and Dedicated Local Guides

At Friendship Tours, we take our responsibility for delivering authentic, enriching religious tours seriously, and we select only the destinations, staff, and tour guides that meet our high standards.

We personally interview every guide to ensure professionalism, extensive knowledge of and love for their local region, and Bible training. We want you to enjoy a remarkable travel experience, and our trusted guides play a vital role.

Why Choose Friendship Tours for Your Religious Travel?

In over four decades of travel planning, having led over 2,000 groups, the team at Friendship Tours has always stuck by our core philosophy of offering all-inclusive travel at affordable prices. We want you, as our friend, to enjoy an enriching experience and a truly memorable trip that highlights your love of Christ.

Our goal is to make your dream of visiting his land and walking in his footsteps come true, with a comprehensive itinerary that includes select destinations, knowledgeable local tour guides, and all-inclusive, first-class accommodations. We’ll take care of every aspect of planning so you can sit back and marvel at the wonders of the Holy Land.

If you’re ready to book a tour for your Christian travel groups with Friendship Tours, simply make your reservation today or contact us requesting information about custom travel packages for groups of 15 or more.

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The Best of the Holyland – 10 Days

THE BEST OF THE HOLYLAND Jerusalem • Sea of Galilee • Bethlehem • Jordan River

HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR TOUR

• Roundtrip airfare from New York
• First Class Hotels, Breakfast and Dinner Daily
• Deluxe, air-conditioned Motor coaches
• Visits to Major Biblical Sites
• Comprehensive Sightseeing per the Itinerary
• Professional, Bible-trained Guides
• Ride in a replica of ancient Wooden Boats on the Sea of Galilee

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The Holyland in Depth – 11 days

The Holy Land In Depth Jerusalem • Sea of Galilee • Bethlehem • Jordan River

Israel – On the Ladder of Faith - 12 Days

Israel – On The Ladder Of Faith Beer Sheeva • Sea of Galilee • Dead Sea • Jerusalem

• Fully Escorted in Israel
• Roundtrip Airfare from New York
• First Class Hotels
• Full Israeli Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Daily
• Deluxe Air-conditioned Motorcoaches
• Enjoy nights in the desert wilderness.
• Swim (float) in the Dead Sea.
• Indepth experience of Jesus ministry in the Galilee.

The Exodus of Moses from Egypt to Israel - 15 Days

THE EXODUS OF MOSES Egypt • Jordan • Israel

• Deluxe, Air-conditioned Motorcoaches
• Visits to Old & New Testament Sites
• Boat Ride across the Red Sea
• Full visit into Petra
• Ride in Wooden Boats on the Sea of Galilee
• Optional Full Day Luxor & Valley of the King

The Jewel of the Middle East - 15 Days

THE JEWEL OF THE MIDDLE EAST

• See Beirut, Damascus, Palmyra& Petra
• Ride in a Wooden Boat on the Sea of Galilee
• London Sightseeing

The Holy Land & Turkey - 15 Days

ISRAEL & TURKEY- THE TWO HOLY LANDS Ephesus • Laodicea • Phidelphia • Thyatira • Pergamon • Galilee • Jordan River

Optional Jordan Extension - 4 Days

OPTIONAL JORDAN WITH PETRA Nabatean City of Petra • Mt. Nebo • Jerash This option can be added to any tour going to Isreal.

• First Class Hotel
• Breakfast and Dinner Daily
• Full Tour into Ancient Petra
• Drive along Kings Highway
• Visit Mt. Nebo, Madaba and Jerash

Optional Cairo Extension - 4 Days

OPTIONAL EGYPT EXTENSION Cairo • Great Pyramids • Nile Cruise This option can be added to any tour going to Israel.

• Deluxe Hotel in Cairo
• Deluxe Air-conditioned Motorcoach
• Full visit to the Great Pyramids and Sphinx
• Entrance to the Egyptian Museum
• Optional Tour to Luxor with Round-trip Airfare
• Optional Luxury Nile River Cruise & Abu Simbel

Optional Rome Extension - 4 Days

OPTIONAL ROME EXTENSION Vatican • Sistine Chapel • Catacombs This option can be added to any tour going to Isreal.

• Full day tour of Ancient Rome
• Visit the museum at the Sistine Chapel

Turkey & Greece in the Footsteps of St.Paul - 12 Days

Turkey & Greece in the Footsteps of St.Paul Istanbul • Ephesus •Pergamon • Thessaloniki • Philippi • Corinth

• Visits to the Sites of Apostle Paul
• Cruise three days in the Greek Isles
• See the Well-Preserved Site of Ephessus
• See sites of the Seven Churches of Revelations
• Explore Enchanting Istanbul and Much More

Paul’s Journey in Greece & Turkey (with cruise) - 14 Days

Paul’s Journey in Greece & Turkey (with cruise)

Turkey – The Seven Churches of the Apocalypse - 12 Days

Turkey – The Seven Churches of the Apocalypse Revelations and Early Christianity Tour of Turkey

• See the Well-Preserved Site of Ephesus
• See All of the Seven Churches of Revelations
• Sites of Early Christianity
• Visit Enchanting Cappadocia
• Explore Intriguing Istanbul

Greece in the Steps of Paul - 12 Days

GREECE IN THE STEPS OF PAUL Including Greek Isle Cruise

• Visit Northern and Southern Greece
• Greek Isle Cruise including Ephessus and Patmos

Greece in the Steps of Paul (with Rome) - 10 Days

GREECE IN THE STEPS OF PAUL WITH ROME Rome • Vatican • Kavala • Philippi • Corinth • Athens

• Fully Escorted in Europe
• Audience with the Pope in Rome
• Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s
• Visit Kavala and Philippi
• Visit Corinth and the Acropolis.
• Comprehensive Sightseeing throughout Italy

Lake Como To The Scenic Greek Isles - 12 Days

LAKE COMO TO THE SCENIC GREEK ISLES Stresa • Lake Como • Venice • Mykonos • Santorini • Rhodes

• Fully Escorted in Italy & Greece
• Enjoy the scenic Italian Lake District of Lake Como
• Romantic Venice with Gondola’s through the canals
• Cruise the blue waters of the Greek Isles
• Visit the Greek islands

The Lands of Martin Luther - 14 Days

THE LANDS OF MARTIN LUTHER Berlin • Munich • Innsbruck • Heidelberg

• Visits to the German Towns of Luther’s Life
• Cruise on the Rhine River

The Best of European Church Heritage - 15 Days

THE BEST OF EUROPEAN CHURCH HERITAGE

• Explore the historical sites of the Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran & Baptist denominations
• See intriguing Stonehenge
• Visit beautiful Paris
• Enjoy the Swiss Alps in Zurich and Geneva

Lakes of Italy - Venice, Florence & Rome - 11 Days

LAKES OF ITALY Venice • Lake Como • Florence • Rome

• Fully Escorted in Italy
• Enjoy Lake Como and the canals of Venice
• Visit Uffizi Gallery, Italy’s largest art museum

The Very Best of Italy - 13 Days

THE VERY BEST OF ITALY Rome • Capri • Florence • Assisi • Venice

• Visit Pompeii, Capri and Sorrento
• Visit the Leaning Tower in Pisa
• Explore the rich treasures of the Vatican

Best Of Eastern Europe - 14 Days

Best Of Eastern Europe Prague • Vienna • Budapest • Warsaw

• Visits to the Schoenbrunn Palace
• Cruise on the Danube River
• Tour the Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague.

Splendors of Eastern Europe - 14 Days

Splendors Of Eastern Europe Berlin • Vienna • Prague • Budapest • Warsaw

• Cruise the blue waters of the Greek Isles.

Majestic England, Scotland & Ireland - 15 Days

Majestic England, Scotland & Ireland London • Ring of Kerry • Dublin • Edinburgh

• See London’s Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abby
• Tour the scenic countryside of Wales, Ireland and Lake District.
• See Shakespeare’s birthplace and his wife’s childhood home.

Scotland & Ireland - 13 Days

Scotland & Ireland Dublin • Belfast • Oban • Iona • Edinburgh

• Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, Grafton Street
• Visit the Glenveagh National Park and Glenveagh Castle.
• Tour majestic Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle.

Spain & Portugal - 14 Days

Spain & Portugal Barcelona • Madrid • Toledo • Cordoba • Costa Del Sol • Lisbon

• World -famous Prado Museum & the treasure-filled Royal Palace
• Stay in Estepona, one of the most famous resorts of Costa del Sol
• Tour Fatima. See the Batalha Monastery.

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WHAT OUR ESTEEMED CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US

It is always a pleasure working with you and your team. You guys understand the importance of selecting the sites and details including selecting the right Christian guides in order for the Bible to come alive.  You have trained your guides to know exactly how to work in tandem with pastors and allow the time to teach at sites. As far as pricing goes, we feel as though we got a 13 day trip for the price of a 10 day tour. For me the highlight was when you arrived in Jerusalem for our farewell dinner and shook my hand. That truly made me believe that you really knew what “customer service” meant and went the extra mile to make us feel special. We’re ready to book our next trip!  Next year in Israel!

Thank you so much for making our trip possible in spite of all of the challenges we faced.   I recall, when the war in Israel started it was three weeks before departure. All our folks thought we would lose all our money because no one would go to Israel with rockets flying.  Insurance companies would not  pay out anything because war is not covered.  Two weeks later you emailed us and changed the dates to three months out at no added cost. Wow! That was the workings of a true Christian!  You could have charged us more to go two months later. But you did not and that’s a God fearing Christian right there. Friendship Tours, your travel ministry,  has my business for as along as I can travel.

Friendship Tours has been my only travel provider for three decades. From the Bible lands to Europe and the Reformation sites, they have always given me excellent service at the right price. I have always felt safe and satisfied. Their on the ground support has always made you know that every need will be covered. They are an industry leader you can trust.

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