Casterbridge - Specialists in Holy Land Tours since 1979

European Tour Operators Association

"Our guides were excellent. We moved from place to place so smoothly we hardly realized the behind-the-scenes work. My expectations were exceeded. I believe any group member would say the same. Our tour guide, Kevin, should be singled out as instrumental from our educational point of view. He is excellently trained, as I gather all of your tour guides in Israel are. He, above anyone else, provided the kind of communicative explanations and stories, which brought the land alive for all of us."

Joe Jones,
Group Leader,
Wilson, NC

HE TRIP OF A LIFETIME
The Holy Land has been described as the crossroads where the three great religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam meet. Each year millions of visitors feel drawn to the land of kings, prophets, and apostles; and each one comes away with the impression their trip to Israel is the most meaningful they have ever undertaken.

Marvel at the breathtaking natural beauty of the land that produced the three great patriarchs of Judaism: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

THE SCRIPTURES COME ALIVE
Christians will want to journey, as the magi did, to Bethlehem to the Grotto of the Nativity, the site of the birth of Christ.

Especially moving is the house in Nazareth where Jesus lived as a humble carpenter before undertaking his public ministry. Follow in the footsteps of Christ, traveling where Jesus preached and prayed; ultimately walking the way of the cross that Jesus took to Calvary. The Church of the Holy Sepulcher marks the site of Christ's burial and glorious resurrection on the first Easter Sunday almost two thousand years ago.

A WEALTH OF MEMORIES
Israel is unrivaled in religious history and archaeological treasures such as the Wailing Wall of the Old Quarter of Jerusalem, the only surviving remnant of Solomon's temple, which was destroyed in 70 A. D. Learn of the bravery of those who fought against the Roman legions, preferring death to the dishonor of enslavement as your tour visits the Fortress at Massada. Uncover the mystery behind the Dead Sea Scrolls at Qumran.

The hospitality afforded by a stay at a Kibbutz in Galilee is a memorable experience that your group will not forget. Casterbridge strives to provide the most authentic travel experience possible by means of sampling the national cuisine and activities that encourage cultural exchange with the local population.

Additionally we offer sample itineraries such as "Following in the Footsteps of St. Paul" and "The History and Geography of the Bible". Casterbridge can customize an itinerary to meet your group's specific needs within the Holy Land, and are especially equipped to design any scriptural or spiritual theme.