Current Tour Programs
- Travelers of Distinction Tour to Dubai & Cairo
Hosted by Marilyn Austin, Doris Houston & Bunny Frisby
November 14 - 22, 2008
- In His Steps Study Tour of Israel
Hosted by Kathy & Norm Oswald
November 28 - December 7, 2008
- Biblical Encounters/Oak Hills Christian College Study Tour to Israel
Hosted by Dr. Dale & Tara Pederson-McDonnell,
Dr. Gale Struthers
January 2 - 10, 2009
- Journey to the Land of the Pharaohs
Hosted by Dr. Steven Derfler
January 6-18, 2009
- Experiencing Footprints in the Holy Land: Tour to Israel
Hosted by Lola & Marvin Penner
February 16 - 25, 2009
- Israel & Jordan, The Ancient Land: Study Tour with Austin Baptist Church
Hosted by Linda Smith
February 28 - March 14, 2009
- International Disciple Training (IDT) Study Tour to Israel
Hosted by Pastor Rance & Brandy Cook
March 1 - 13, 2009
- A Journey to the Land of Jesus: Tour to Israel
Hosted by Fr. Michael Powell & Fr. Scott Huggins
March 3 - 11, 2009
Click here to see past tour programs.
What are sponsored tours?
Sponsored tours are special departures organized by groups, organizations or individuals who want to travel together. Frequently, these tours are open to visitors to the Friendly Planet website. There is usually a sponsoring organization behind the trip such as a college or university, a travel club, a group of workers or friends who always travel together, a church or synagogue or a family.
How are sponsored tours different from other Friendly Planet tours?
Not all sponsored tours feature open enrollment from the public at large. Often, participation in these tours is limited to members of the sponsoring group, but not always. If you would like to join a sponsored tour and aren't sure if the tour is available for open enrollment, or if you would like information about the sponsoring group, please call us at 800.555.5765. We'll gladly give you all the information you need.
What is the relationship between the tour sponsors and Friendly Planet?
Friendly Planet is a tour operator, in business for over 25 years. As tour operators, we arrange many travel programs specifically by request, including booking flights at specially discounted rates, obtaining group discounts in hotels, and arranging touring, hiring guides, and generally making all the preparations for tours according the the wishes and requests of the sponsoring group.
How can I organize my own sponsored tour?
If you are interested in planning a special vacation for a group of friends, a family trip, or a tour for a university group or any other organization, give us a call and let us know when you wish to travel, where you would like to go, and, if possible, an itinerary outline for your trip. We will prepare a no-obligation quotation based on your request, usually within 72 hours and often less. If your group has a minimum of 15 or more people, we can help you organize a sponsored tour to the destination of your choice. To get started, contact us at or 800.555.5765. We'll let you know what we can do to help turn your idea into a reality. If, for any reason, we can't help, we'll do our very best to steer you in the right direction so that you can travel, even if it isn't with us.
