Welcome to International Travel Studies Institute

These 6-week university-level student programs provide 

• Travel in Israel, the Palestinian Authority & Jordan
•  Geographical, historical & archaeological certified units
• Hikes & biblical/historical walks
• Climb Har Karkoum (possible Mt. Sinai)
• Snorkeling in Red Sea
• Body-surf in Mediterranean Sea
• Traditional biblical meals
• World-class guest lectures on religion, archaeology & contemporary affairs
• Fishing on Sea of Galilee
• Camel rides
• Humanitarian service opportunities
• Experience biblical lifestyle

& Much More!

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FOREVER STRONG YOUTH TOURS

One of the dynamic programs for young men and women to experience is the "Forever Strong Youth Tours". These programs are especially designed for high school and college age young adults that provide a fast paced adventure that can be life changing.

INTENSIVE EXPLORATION PROGRAMS 

FOR ALL AGES

Unlike any experience ever offered!

More than your typical Holy Land tours, this intensive 21-day experience is packed with unique and exciting activities, visits to sacred sites, ancient cities and archaeological ruins, “locals-only" cultural experiences, on-site guest lecturers and expert faculty. 

Programs open to all ages, youth,  family groups, those who want more than a tour of the Holy Land!

TOURS AND CO-SPONSORED PROGRAMS

Recently added to this section is information on recommended short two-week tours (10-14 days) co-sponsored by other agencies and institutions.

These 14-day  to three-week dynamic expeditions offer youth, adults, and professionals an opportunities to provide humanitarian and relief services to people in many areas of the world, including the Holy Land, Ghana, Guatemala, Nepal, the Philippines and other areas.  The programs include instruction, relief, and life-saving humanitarian work among refugees and peoples from many cultures. Continuing education in transcultural nursing on some programs are offered. All obtain experience and education working among a vast array of religions and cultures which include Muslims, Jews, Druze, Samaritans, Ethiopians, Eastern Orthodox Christians, Circassians, Buddhists, Sikhs, Hindus, and others from many lands.

Additionally, professional training programs for future faculty and tour hosts  designed to prepare them for teaching and directing field study trips on the variety of International Travel Studies Institute programs.  

 International Travel Studies Institute was created to provide educational certification through traditional classroom, on-site instruction, online curricula and text materials for individuals, families, students, and professionals from throughout the world. This function is realized through educational travel and tours, humanitarian expeditions, internships, professional development, intensive explorations, and study abroad programs.