Experience Egypt and Jordan
Journey to Biblical Sites with BCM International
September 15-26, 2026
Reserve Your Space
Immerse yourself in God’s Word as you travel the lands from Old and New Testament accounts.
A life-changing, immersive learning journey.
In 2008, I took my first trip to Jordan and Petra with my wife Naomi. Then in 2019, I had the opportunity of a lifetime to travel to Egypt with my daughter Grace. Simply put, the time in these two lands blew my mind!
In September 2026, BCM International and Imagine Pilgrimage are partnering for our second tour together, this time heading to the land of Egypt and Jordan.
This trip is planned as part of BCM International’s 90th Anniversary Celebration taking place in September 2026, and all proceeds from the trip will fund BCM’s project for training leaders and church planters in the Middle East.
Dr. Jim Ayers, professor emeritus at Lacaster Bible College, is a seasoned guide for Imagine Pilgrimage trips to Israel and the Middle East. You’ll enjoy his insight and
In our travels to Egypt and Jordan, we will study in the land where significant portions of the Old Testament were written (or written about), and locations mentioned in the New Testament.
Imagine walking by the pyramids, taking in the breathtaking architecture of the temple at Luxor, entering into one of the pharaoh’s tomb’s in the valley of the kings, and lastly emerging at Petra where the book of Obadiah was written!
Only 40 seats are available. It would be honor to travel and be transformed together!
Dr. Rick Rhoads
Tour Leader
Your Hosts
As you travel, you’ll be accompanied by seasoned hosts as well as English-speaking, in-country guides. Enjoy the adventure of travel along with the peace of knowing you’re experiencing it all in a community of believers.
Dr. Rick Rhoads
President, BCM International
Dr. Jim Ayers
Professor Emeritus, Lancaster Bible College
Your Highlights
12-Day Tour | September 15-26, 2026
Includes round-trip airfare from the U.S., taxes, fees, lodging, deluxe motor coach transportation, breakfasts, dinners, and English-speaking tour guides.
Space is limited to the first 40 guests to reserve their space. Find the full and up-to-date tour details here.
Support ministry in the Middle East
As you study the work of God from thousands of years ago, you will be participating in the work of God happening now! When you travel on this 90th anniversary trip for BCM International, all proceeds from this trip will go toward BCM’s ministry initiatives in this region of the world. You can experience once-in-a-lifetime spiritual formation as you support life-changing ministry.
Learn more about supporting BCM global ministry initiatives here.
Your Significant Stops
(These are just a few examples. See the full and current itinerary here along with all trip details.)
Storehouses used during Joseph’s time
God used Joseph to prepare Egypt for seven years of famine. See the remains of Joseph’s storehouses as well as the canals and lake which were part of his strategy for to provide during famine. See Genesis 41:41-57
Powerful history of the Coptic church
Glimpse the Coptic Cave Churches in Cairo’s “rubbish collectors’ district.” Six churches are carved directly into the rock face of the mountain. The architecture and beauty in art will stir your heart; yet the real treasure is learning the deep history of church growth in this region, which will bring you to tears.
Joseph’s & Mary’s believed safe-house from Herod
See the traditional site where Joseph, Mary, and Jesus found safety when they had to flee from Bethlehem because of Herod’s threats. See Matthew 2:13-15, 19-20.
Moses’ likely royal training grounds
Visit the Ancient Thebes open-air museum of astounding architecture and the likely locations where Moses would have been trained as part of the Royal Family after being protected by God and adopted by the Egyption princess.
Lands where Obediah may have been written
Get up close to the biblical city of the ancient Edomites and Nabateans. Carved out of sandstone, this site is where many scholars believe the book of Obadiah was written.
Famed Dead Sea of David’s hiding place
Float in the Dead Sea. David hid from King Saul in the mountains on the western side of this sea. See Numbers 34:3, 12. You’ll stay overnight at the Dead Sea Resort Spa.
Martyr site of John the Baptist
Visit Machaerus, the hilltop palace and fortress of Herod Antipas where John the Baptist was imprisoned and later martyred. See Mark 6:14-29.
Place of Jacob’s wrestling
Jacob wrestled with God at Peniel in a life-changing experience that would affect the future Israelite nation for generations. Visit the Jabbok River where this significant event took place. See Genesis 32:22-32.
More highlights in Egypt
- The new state-of-the-art Grand Egyptian Museum and King Tut Exhibit
- Giza Pyramids & Sakkara, the Step Pyramid of King zoser
- Sphinx
- Cultural Exhibitions: Papyrus Factory, Handmade Carpet Factory, Alabaster Stone Factory
- Statue of Ramses II
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- The Coptic Hanging Church
- Feluca boat ride (sailboat) on the Nile River
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
More highlights in Jordan
- Mt. Nebo, from which Moses viewed the promised land
- Bethany Beyond the Jordan where John baptized people
- Jerash – some of the best-preserved ruins of a Greco-Roman Decapolis
- Debriefing and guest speaker before the return flight to the U.S.
Your Trip of a Lifetime
Only 40 spots are available and will be filled on a first-come basis. Early registration is highly encouraged. See the Imagine Pilgrim website for all details and full, current trip information.