I can't thank you enough for the experience in Israel. I have wanted to go for the past 50+years and thanks to you the experience was even better than expected. Your knowledge and guiding skills made the trip unforgettable. The small boat that we spent some time on in the Sea of Galilee was perfect and I am so glad I dove in and swam that day. Your choice of accommodations and travel were great and the food was absolutely amazing. I never felt anything besides SAFE.
- Jim
My trip to Israel with Sojourn Initiatives was incredible! The passion for the land of Israel that David has helped transform the bible into a living text for me! Connecting the maps of Israel, with where we were standing in the geography of the land while reading about these places in the bible was very enlightening. The excellent teaching of history that I learned through experience and adventure will be a treasure to me always. David was organized and insightful to the needs of the group and worked hard at making sure we all were getting the most out of our travels! If you would like an adventure of a lifetime, I recommend traveling to Israel with Sojourn Initiatives.
- Tracy
I had the privilege of traveling in Israel with David Gubbins as my tour guide. His passion for the land of Israel, his understanding of the culture there and my culture here and Canada coupled with his geographical and scriptural knowledge made for an incredibly rich experience.
— Tim
We had the privilege of being shown the country by David & Kendra while they lived and studied in Israel for two years. We enjoyed so many different parts of the country that it is hard to even explain in one post! We enjoyed the city of Jerusalem, floated in the Dead Sea, and swam in the Sea of Galilee. We explored the wilderness where King David hid, meandered next to the Jordan River, walked through the same hills that Jesus would have walked and just enjoyed this beautiful country. It was a once in a lifetime trip! You will find no better guide than these who have actually lived there. There is nothing like reading stories in the Bible and being able to imagine the spots that it all took place after seeing it with your own eyes!
— Ian & Kylie
Israel has got to be one of the coolest places to travel on this planet! In a small country there are so many different environments to explore that are all exceedingly stunning in their own way. You have the Mediterranean, the Sea of Galilee, dessert, mountains, plains, canyons, and the Dead Sea! All more than enough reason to visit, but, then you have the amazingly rich biblical history of the land that cannot be beaten. And your Sojourn guides have experience and local knowledge to make this a trip of a lifetime! If you like adventure, fun, great company, delicious food, and want the Bible to come alive in a new and fresh way, get yourself on the next trip!
- Brendan
Israel was on the top of my bucket list and I couldn't be happier about our family's experience touring with David and Kendra. We got everything we hoped for: expert guidance, and explanations as we toured historical ruins, along with moments to connect with God as we pondered the ancient stories together. We also throughly enjoyed exploring the beauty of the land (beaches, mountains, waterfalls, and caves) Such a fun, rich and well rounded adventure! Loved it!
— Audrey
Fantastic experience! David and Kendra expertly navigate throughout the land, unveiling its rich history and beautiful landscape. It was everything we hoped for!
— Orville
In short, it is the trip of a lifetime and who guides you is key. At Sojourn, your guides are highly experienced and knowledgeable, friendly, fit, flexible, and fun. Do you want to focus on history? Dave has an MA from JUC. Do you want adventure/fun? Dave is a lifetime adventurer. A bit of both? Done. Travelling with Sojourn affords you the unique opportunity to tailor your trip to a place that is both extraordinary in terms of its importance and incredibly beautiful and fun. Also, they keep groups relatively small and cohesive (this is MUCH better than being shuffled around in a tour bus with a large group of strangers - you will see this at every destination and be grateful you went with Sojourn). So, prepare yourself well and get ready to enjoy the whole land of Israel from North to South - Mediterranean to Masada - with the best guides you can get, Sojourn.
