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This trip features the best of biblical Israel, including extensive visits throughout the Galilee and in and around Jerusalem. The most important and engaging sites connected to the world of the Bible will be shown and explained with fresh insights and expert guiding.  

This tour occurred June 30-July 10, 2023. 

This tour has limited seats available. However, if you are interested in learning more about this tour, or how to build your own tour, please send an email to derek@thomas-institute.com. 

Rome is wonderful any time of year, but. it is especially beautiful during the Easter season. In this tour, we will explore the highlights of Rome while also doing so during Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday: the Coliseum, Vatican, Ostia Antica, Pantheon, Catacombs, Forum, and much more. Come join us! 

This tour occurred April 7-12, 2023.

This tour has already been filled. However, if you are interested in learning more about this tour, or how to build your own tour, please send an email to derek@thomas-institute.com. 

This trip features the best of biblical Israel, including extensive visits throughout the Galilee and in and around Jerusalem. The most important and engaging sites connected to the world of the Bible will be shown and explained with fresh insights and expert guiding.  

This tour occurred June 17-27, 2023.

The history of the conflict between Ireland and Northern Ireland lingers in the land of verdant hills and iconic ocean views. This tour explores the culture of Ireland and Northern Ireland, paying special attention to the historic conflict between Catholics and Protestants.

This tour occurred October 1-10, 2022.

This tour has already been filled. However, if you are interested in learning more about this tour, or how to build your own tour, please send an email to derek@thomas-institute.com. 

Rome is rightly called the "Eternal City." It literally has everything you would ever want: history, culture, food, beauty, weather, energy, and significance. In this tour, we will explore the highlights of Rome: the Coliseum, Vatican, Ostia Antica, Pantheon, Catacombs, Forum, and much more. We will also make day trips to amazing destinations like Florence and Assisi. Come join us! 

This tour occurred July 1 to 6, 2022.

This tour has already been filled. However, if you are interested in learning more about this tour, or how to build your own tour, please send an email to derek@thomas-institute.com. 

This trip provides the best that Biblical Turkey has to offer. We will begin in Istanbul, a magical city located on two continents. Day tours will feature Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Spice Bazaar, and local conversations. We will then head down south to visit the Seven Churches of Revelation: Ephesus, Pergamum, and the rest! Expert guiding will be offered along with a day tour to Patmos, Greece, to visit the cave where John received his visions.

This tour occurred April 14 to 24, 2022.

Prepare for an unforgettable tour to the cradle of Western civilization: Greece. This tour features the Best of Biblical Greece: Athens, the Greek isles, Corinth, Meteora, Thessaloniki, Philippi, and more. Come and learn from the apostle Paul in the places where he lived, worked, and wrote.

The Best of Biblical Greece occurred March 27-April 5, 2022.

The price for this tour was $2,090 per person (excluding airfare). For a detailed itinerary, please send an email to derek@thomas-institute.com.

Puerto Rico is an ideal destination for those who want beautiful beaches, interesting culture, lush rainforests, colonial history, and delicious cuisine. Although a small island in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico has a big heart. We will snorkel, hike in a rainforest, sample street food, explore a 500-year-old city, enjoy beach time. Come join us for an amazing trip you won't forget!

This tour occurred Feb. 11-18, 2022.

This trip features the best of biblical Israel, including extensive visits throughout the Galilee and in and around Jerusalem. The most important and engaging sites connected to the world of the Bible will be shown and explained with fresh insights and expert guiding.  

This tour occurred November 1-10, 2022.

Costa Rica is a small country, but it has made a large impact on industries as varied as environmental sustainability, tourism, coffee production, and social development. This tour provides opportunities to speak with individuals and companies from each of these industries, with a particular focus on learning on location. 

This tour occurred March 5-13, 2022.

This tour has been filled. However, if you are interested in learning more about this tour, or how to build your own tour, please send an email to derek@thomas-institute.com. 

The history of the conflict between Ireland and Northern Ireland lingers in the land of verdant hills and iconic ocean views. This tour explores the culture of Ireland and Northern Ireland, paying special attention to the historic conflict between Catholics and Protestants.

This tour occurred January 31-February 7, 2020.

 This tour has already been filled. If are interested in building your own educational trip to Europe, please send an email to derek@thomas-institute.com. 

 "Ireland is my new favorite country! I can't wait to go back! You guys are awesome!"

Costa Rica is a small country, but it has made a large impact on industries as varied as environmental sustainability, tourism, coffee production, and social development. This tour provides opportunities to speak with individuals and companies from each of these industries, with a particular focus on learning on location. 

This tour occurred March 9-13, 2020.

  This tour has already been filled. If are interested in building your own trip to Costa Rica, please send an email to derek@thomas-institute.com.  

 "Derek, you did an A+ job on this trip. Super organized, thoroughly communicated, thoughtful, balanced work and play, phenomenal job. "

This trip provides learning opportunities for MBA students to better understand Hong Kong's strategic importance in business, economics, and finance. Featured visits include the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, university lectures, various business meetings, and cultural landmarks.  

This tour occurred February 8-15, 2020.

This tour has already been filled. If are interested in building your own educational trip to Asia, please send an email to derek@thomas-institute.com.

This trip provides small groups with learning and adventure opportunities in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, with a focus on culture, food, and outdoor activities.

This tour occurred 21-28, 2020.

 This tour has already been successfully completed. If are interested in building your own trip to Mexico, please send an email to derek@thomas-institute.com. 

 "I had so much fun on this trip! I never realized how much Mexico has to offer. Now I know that it excels in history, culture, art, nature, and food, and the people are amazing."