2025 Study Trip

Inclusions

• Round-trip airfare (one personal item, one carry-on, and one checked bag)
• Deluxe motor coach
• Guided sightseeing
• Entrance fees to sites visited
• Hotels or hostels, with a private bath, 3-4 per room
• Breakfast and Dinner
• Travel Insurance
• Taxes and fuel charges
• Gratuities

Exclusions

• Passports
• Visas
• Vaccinations
• Laundry
• Telephone
• Lunches
• Beverages and food outside of regular meals or off of the presented menu
• Airport transfers on non-qualifying flights
• Porterage at airports
• Excess baggage fees
• All other items not specifically mentioned

Scholarship Information

$1,000.00 applied to trip cost (meet the requirements below)

• Age between 20 and 29 years
• An active member of an Independent Baptist church that practices separation from the world
• Completed 25 credit hours or more of Bible college education (or the equivalent at a local church Bible institute)
• Pastor or other church leader recommendation

$500.00 applied to trip cost (for completing each item below) — these are due by March 1

• Write an essay on a Bible geography or culture topic.
  • Check your grammar and spelling
  • Edit for clarity
  • Submit to Dr. Jeff Voegtlin
• Read Doing Archaeology in the Land of the Bible: a Basic Guide by John D. Currid
  • 128 pages
  • Available in the FBC Library
  • Take notes while reading each chapter of the book.
• Read Jerusalem: The Temple Mount – a Carta Guidebook
  • 160 pages
  • Available in the FBC Library
• Read Life Principles for Worship from the Tabernacle (Following God Discipleship Series)
  • 204 pages
  • Available in the FBC Library

Scholarship (study trip) Expectations

• Keep a daily journal including various themes
• Attend evening sessions
• Prioritize the study trip (relationships and communication)

Terms and Conditions

Payments: A full deposit of $500 per person is required at time of registration. Final payment must be made in the form of a check (credit cards are only accepted for initial deposit, any remaining payments must be in check form) and is due no later than 60-days prior to departure. Registrations received after 60-days prior to departure must be accompanied by full payment. All tour prices are based on a minimum group size of 12 passengers for prices to be valid. If group size is less than 12 travelers, the tour may be cancelled due to lack of participation. If final (full) payment is not received by Come and See, INC (hereafter referred to as Come and See) 45-days prior to departure, you will be cancelled from the tour, your initial deposit of $500 will be forfeited, and additional fees will apply. The cancellation fee schedule is included below. All payments are required in US Funds.

Cancellation Fees: Any passenger cancelling from the day of registration to 100 days prior to departure will be charged a $300 non-refundable administrative fee per person plus any airline penalties, if applicable. The following charges also apply:

o   99-60 days = $500;

o   59-45 days = $1000;

o   44-25 days = $1,500;

o   24 days to day of departure = 100% of cost paid by the passenger.

All Cancellations must be received in writing. On or after the day of departure there is no refund for any services not used. If Come and See cancels the tour due to lack of participation, there will be a charge of $150 deducted from the amount refunded to each passenger for administrative fees plus any airline penalties if applicable.

Accomodations: Price is based on multiple occupancy (up to four persons sharing a room). When possible, three or four people will share a room. If a married passenger’s spouse cannot come, and they request a room by themself, there will be a single room supplement charge: $595 for the full itinerary.

Itinerary & Changes: Because airlines often change flight schedules after brochures are printed, Come and See reserves the right to shorten or lengthen the itinerary accordingly.

Airline Tickets: In order to keep prices low, Come and See does not guarantee you will be on the most direct flights to your final destination. Come and See also does not guarantee the group will be on the same flights, particularly if registering 90 days prior to departure. Flight routings are chosen by the airlines and not Come and See. Airline tickets cannot be changed or refunded once issued. Air transportation to/from Tel Aviv will be economy class aboard IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEX non-refundable, non-amendable tickets for groups of 10 or more flying together for entire itinerary. Come and See is unable to use individual frequent flyer points to upgrade or accept them as partial payment for air transportation. Deviations by the passenger, from the group’s scheduled flights, are not allowed.

Visas: Applicable visas will be obtained by Come and See for U.S. Citizens only. All passengers who do not carry U.S. Passports will be responsible for obtaining visas to Israel themselves. Come and See is not responsible for non-U.S. Passport holders.

Flight Times: All flight times are subject to change by the airlines without advance notice. Come and See is not responsible for such changes or delays and does not reimburse expenses resulting from such delays. If making your own flight arrangements to a departure city or any other portion of your trip, we recommend you purchase a ticket which can be changed without large penalties. All passengers are responsible for reconfirming their flights with the airline 24 hours prior to departure.

Trip Rescheduling: Come and See reserves the right to re-schedule the dates of the Trip to future dates TBD due to governmental action, pandemic, acts of God, war, or other circumstances beyond their control. Should that occur, all travelers will be rebooked for the new dates. Travelers unable to travel on the new dates may seek to join a future trip.

Passport: Each passenger is responsible for making sure that they have a valid passport that has an expiration date at least six months after the date of return from their trip. A copy of your valid passport must be submitted to our office by 120 days prior to departure.

Statement of Responsibility: Come and See and its associates agree to provide the itinerary described in this brochure. This represents the entire agreement between the passenger and his agent, the travel agent, the tour host, and the tour operator. All prices, itineraries and schedules are subject to regulations and changes by acts of government, international agreement, and airline tariff adjustments, rules, and regulations. Come and See reserves the right to refuse or revoke travel to anyone who is, in the sole judgment of Come and See, incapable of group travel. Except for the willful negligence of its direct employees, the company assumes no liability or responsibility for any injuries, inconveniences, illness, irregularity, or incidental damages caused by circumstances beyond the control of the tour operator or by any person or reason whatsoever, including but not limited to events such as strikes, revolts, wars, natural disasters, pandemic, closures of airports or hotel, default or omission of any common or private carrier, or the fault, negligence, or omission of and by any third party providing services or facilities related to or included in this tour or any part thereof, or in arranging for the same, or the acts or omissions of the travel agent or the tour host. These conditions become a binding contract when your enrollment and payment are received and accepted by Come and See. Indiana law will be applicable to any dispute which arises out of/or concerns regarding this brochure or your tour.

Release of Liability: By traveling on this tour you affirm that you are fit to participate in this tour and accept all risks to your safety and health. All travel involves risks, and travel to some countries, including Israel, involves a heightened risk to your health and safety, including risks from terrorism, criminal acts, and illness. You understand and freely accept these risks, and you generally and specifically release and hold harmless Come and See and their officers, agents and employees from any liability and any claims for (i) any physical, mental, emotional or other injuries whatsoever that you may sustain related to this tour; (ii) delays, damages, illness, injuries or death, or for the loss of or damage to property, from any cause (including negligence) and however occurring; and (iii) any accident, illness, injury, damage, sickness, loss of personal property, delay, or other injury or claim of any kind related to or arising from strikes, armed conflicts, social or labor unrest or strikes/work stoppages, war or acts of war, terrorism or terrorist acts, acts of God, mechanical or construction failures or difficulties, diseases, local laws or acts of local or government authorities, criminal acts, weather or climatic conditions, volcanic eruption, earthquake, disruption of advertised schedules, refusal of visas, or any other causes beyond their direct control.

Come and See, INC. is a 501c3 non-profit religious educational organization that supports underserved theology students in the study of ancient biblical history with the goal of furthering knowledge for the benefit of local communities.