How our journeys run.
We have been guiding Christian groups through the lands of the Bible for more than forty years — first as Shalom Journeys, now as Verity Journeys. Here is how the journeys are structured, how we operate them, and how to reach us.
Tour Details
Each journey has a clear starting point, a set duration and a planned route. The outlines below show the structure of a standard departure; every group's final itinerary is confirmed in writing before booking.
Verity Israel
A land that inspiresStarting point
Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion Airport)
Duration
10 days
Region
Israel
Planned route
- Days 1–2
Arrival & the Coast
Land in Tel Aviv, then visit Caesarea and Mount Carmel on the way north.
- Days 3–5
Galilee
Boat ride on the lake, Capernaum, the Beatitudes, Magdala and baptism in the Jordan.
- Days 6–7
The Wilderness
Qumran, Masada at dawn and a float in the Dead Sea.
- Days 8–10
Jerusalem
Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, the Via Dolorosa, the Western Wall, Bethlehem and communion at the Garden Tomb.
Verity Greece
Ancient places. Everlasting faith.Starting point
Thessaloniki (Makedonia Airport)
Duration
11 days
Region
Greece
Planned route
- Days 1–3
Macedonia
Thessaloniki, then Kavala and Philippi, including the baptistery at Lydia's river.
- Days 4–5
Berea & Meteora
Paul's bema at Berea, then the monasteries of Meteora at sunset.
- Days 6–8
Athens & Corinth
The Acropolis, Mars Hill, ancient Corinth and the port of Cenchreae.
- Days 9–11
Patmos (optional)
An Aegean crossing to the Cave of the Apocalypse and the old monastery above Skala harbor.
Verity Italy
History meets a higher purposeStarting point
Naples / Rome
Duration
10 days
Region
Italy
Planned route
- Days 1–2
The Bay of Naples
Puteoli, the harbor of Paul's arrival, and the Roman world around Vesuvius.
- Days 3–4
The Appian Way
Monte Cassino, the Forum of Appius and the road into Rome.
- Days 5–8
Rome
The Forum, the Mamertine Prison, the Colosseum and the catacombs along the Appian Way.
- Days 9–10
Assisi
The Umbrian hills of Assisi and a closing time of reflection.
Our Operation
Trusted by Christian travelers since 1984.
We began in 1984 as Shalom Journeys, welcoming church groups to Israel. Four decades and thousands of travelers later, we continue as Verity Journeys — the same team, the same standard of care, now serving Greece and Italy as well.
Fully licensed guides
Every guide who leads a Verity journey is fully licensed — in Israel, by the Israel Ministry of Tourism. The people teaching your group at each site are credentialed professionals.
Dedicated tour coordinators
From your first call to departure day, one coordinator owns your journey — building the itinerary, collecting payments and documents, and staying with your group end to end.
Custom group tours, guaranteed
Choose a proven departure or shape a custom itinerary with us. Once your dates are confirmed, your journey runs — whether you travel as ten or as forty.
Scheduling
Departures throughout the year.
Our journeys run on a published calendar and are open to any group that reserves a place. Israel and Greece welcome groups year-round; Italy operates on a seasonal calendar. Leaders can join a confirmed departure or reserve a private date.
Regular departures
Confirmed dates run throughout the year. Choose a published departure or request a private journey for your group.
Open to all travelers
Every departure is open to the public — church groups, seminary classes, families and individuals are all welcome.
Year-round operation
Israel and Greece accept groups in every season; Italy opens across the spring and fall. Contact us for current departure windows.
Private dates
Prefer to travel alone? Most itineraries can be reserved as a private departure for your church, class or ministry.
Who We Are
Verity Journeys.
A faith-centered group pilgrimage operator serving Israel, Greece and Italy. We'd love to hear from you.
Business
Verity Journeys
Guiding Christian groups to Israel, Greece and Italy since 1984. Formerly Shalom Journeys.
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