Biblical Travels

What Biblical Travels does

Biblical Travels (legal name: Biblische Reisen GmbH) is a Stuttgart-based, German private tour operator specializing in religiously and culturally themed group travel. Founded in 1964 and jointly overseen by the Ökumenischer Arbeitskreis für Biblische Reisen e.V. — itself constituted by Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft and Katholisches Bibelwerk — the company sells packaged group tours combining flights, accommodation, local transportation, guided excursions, entry fees, and tips into single per-person prices typically ranging from €2,000 to €2,400. Its portfolio spans biblical-heritage destinations (Holy Land, Egypt, Jordan, Armenia, Sicily, Baltic states, Algeria), pilgrimage routes (Lourdes, Fátima, Rome), cultural study tours, bus tours, and contemplative retreats, with sister-company operations in Austria and a 2024 partnership extending its portfolio through VIATOR-REISEN.

Name

Biblical Travels

Legal name

Biblische Reisen GmbH

Website

https://biblische-reisen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Group Tour Operator

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Pilgrimage & Holy Land Tour Operators (THAKAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Group Travel (Church/Mosque/Temple) Organizers (THAKAHAH), Religious Heritage, Sacred Sites & Genealogy/Faith Roots Tour Operators (THAKAHAO), Pilgrimage & Faith-Based Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAH), Religious & Pilgrimage Retail Travel Agencies (THAKABAL)

Keywords

• Religious pilgrimage tours
• Biblical group travel
• Cultural study tours
• Faith-based tourism
• Guided pilgrimage packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Packaged Group Tour Sales: Biblische Reisen sells fully packaged group travel tours combining flights, hotel accommodation, meals (typically half-board), local transportation, guided excursions, entry fees, and tips into a single per-person price. The company acts as a tour operator (Reiseveranstalter) under German law, structuring trips with theological, cultural, and spiritual content. Revenue is earned per participant per trip, with group sizes determining overall transaction value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Biblical Travels (Biblische Reisen) is a German tour operator that designs, sells, and conducts fully packaged group tours to biblical, cultural, and pilgrimage destinations worldwide. Each package combines flights, hotel accommodation, half-board meals, local transportation, guided excursions, entry fees, and tips into a single per-person price, augmented by theological and culturally curated content led by expert guides.

Product overview

Biblical Travels operates as a tour operator specializing in religious, pilgrimage, and cultural group travel. The company offers a portfolio of themed travel packages including Holy Land tours, study tours, pilgrimage journeys, and cultural expeditions. The core offering consists of destination-specific group travel packages (Egypt, Sicily, Baltic States, Algeria, Armenia, Jordan, and more) combined with specialized services including Rail & Fly train booking, flight check-in portals, travel insurance, and consultation. The product portfolio is organized around customizable group travel with theological expertise, cultural education, and spiritual focus. Additional services include travel catalogs, newsletters, and personalized group planning assistance for church communities and educational institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Egypt Tours (Ägypten) Group travel packages to Egypt featuring visits to the Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids of Giza, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, and cultural sites in Cairo. Includes cultural, nature, people-encounter, and spirituality themed itineraries. Two 2026 departures listed (e.g., Tutanchamun tour from €1,995–€2,095 p.P.).
• Sicily Tours (Sizilien) Cultural and study travel packages to Sicily covering Greek temples, Norman cathedrals, Mt. Etna, and religious sites, with Mediterranean cuisine and Waldensian church community visits. Two 2026 departures listed from €2,295–€2,395 p.P.
• Baltic States Tours (Baltikum) Group travel packages to Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia focusing on religious heritage and Christian historical sites.
• Algeria Tours (Auf den Spuren des hl. Augustinus) Pilgrimage and study travel packages to Algeria following the footsteps of Saint Augustine.
• Armenia Tours (Ältestes christliches Land der Welt) Group travel to Armenia, framed around its status as the oldest Christian country in the world.
• Jordan Tours (Verborgene Schätze im Land der Nabatäer) Group travel packages to Jordan featuring hidden treasures of the Nabataean kingdom.
• Israel / Holy Land Tours (Heiliges Land) Pilgrimage and study travel to the Holy Land and Israel.
• Pilgrimage and Faith Journeys (Pilgerorte & Glaubenswege) Spiritual group travel packages to pilgrimage sites and faith-based destinations worldwide, including routes such as Camino de Santiago and Marian shrines.
• Study and Cultural Tours (Studien- und Kulturreisen) Academic and culturally themed group travel packages covering historical, religious, and cultural education led by expert guides.
• Bus Tours (Busreisen) Group bus travel packages departing from and returning to Germany, with ground-based itineraries to biblical and cultural destinations.
• Custom Special Group Trips (Sondergruppen / Individuelle Gruppenangebote) Customized group travel packages designed for church communities, educational institutions, and social groups with tailored itineraries, including informational scouting trips for group leaders.
• Rail & Fly Add-On Service Deutsche Bahn rail ticket add-on providing flexible train travel to/from German airports in 1st or 2nd class; €45 per direction in 2nd class, €75 in 1st class.
• Flight Check-In Service Online check-in portal providing direct links to 26 partner airlines (e.g., Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Swiss) for group travelers.
• Travel Insurance Packages Travel insurance products offered through MDT travel underwriting GmbH, including trip cancellation, travel interruption, medical, and luggage coverage, integrated into the booking flow.
• Travel Catalog (Print & Digital) Annual seasonal printed and digital catalogs featuring pilgrimage tours, study trips, contemplative getaways, and group travel offerings for order via the website.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600,000+ satisfied travelers and 20,000+ group trips conducted over 60+ years

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• VIATOR-Reisen Dr. Heinrich Hegener GmbH & Co. KGmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Since 2024, Biblische Reisen and Viator-Reisen have been closely collaborating to combine their strengths and develop new travel offerings. Viator-Reisen (based in Dortmund, est. 1953) specializes in high-quality pilgrim, study, and cultural tours. The partnership extends Biblische Reisen's portfolio with popular destinations such as Rome, Fátima, and Lourdes.
• Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft (German Bible Society)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of two founding/trustee organizations of the Ökumenischer Arbeitskreis für Biblische Reisen e.V., which jointly oversees Biblische Reisen. The Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft promotes Bible access, education, digitization, and international Bible projects. This partnership provides theological legitimacy and cross-referral access to church networks.
• Katholisches BibelwerkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe second trustee organization of the Ökumenischer Arbeitskreis für Biblische Reisen e.V. The Katholisches Bibelwerk specializes in communicating biblical content in church, education, and society, operating its own publishing house and mail-order bookshop.
• Biblische Reisen Österreich (Biblische Reisen Austria)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister company based in Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria. Close cooperation exists in travel planning, program design, and customer service. Both entities are jointly governed by the Ökumenischer Arbeitskreis für Biblische Reisen e.V.
• Klima-KollektemajorOthersA church-affiliated compensation fund with which Biblische Reisen has an agreement for complete CO₂ compensation of its travels. Klima-Kollekte promotes certified climate protection projects in developing and emerging countries. All of Biblische Reisen's tours are offered with optional CO₂ compensation through this partner.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationAs a licensed IATA travel agency, Biblische Reisen is authorized to process international flight bookings directly. IATA sets global standards for ticketing, safety, and processing in air transport, enabling Biblische Reisen to manage airline reservations and ticket issuance.
• RDA – Internationaler Bustouristik VerbandminorOthersBiblische Reisen is a member of the RDA, the leading association for international bus and group tourism in Europe. The RDA represents the interests of tour operators, bus companies, and tourism partners, advocating for quality, sustainability, innovation, and fair conditions in the group travel sector.
• DRV – Deutscher Reiseverband (German Travel Association)minorOthersBiblische Reisen is affiliated with the German Travel Association (DRV), the national umbrella organization for tourism organizations. The DRV advocates for quality, development, and promotion of tourism, bundling expertise and representing tourism interests at the political level.
• MDT travel underwriting GmbHmajorOthersBiblische Reisen recommends and offers travel insurance products from MDT travel (based in Berlin), specializing in solutions for tour operators and group travel. MDT offers cancellation, interruption, and medical insurance packages for Biblische Reisen customers, with policies available for purchase during booking or via MDT's online portal.
• EL AL Israel AirlinesminorOthersLong-standing flight partner for Biblische Reisen's Israel tours. Founded in 1948, EL AL is Israel's national airline connecting Tel Aviv with numerous global destinations, known for security, service quality, and extensive experience in international air travel.
• Turkish AirlinesminorOthersLong-standing flight partner for travel to the Middle East and Asia. Founded in 1933, Turkish Airlines operates one of the world's most extensive route networks and is a reliable partner for Biblische Reisen's long-haul group travel programs.
• Linden-Museum StuttgartminorOthersOne of Europe's most significant ethnological museums, dedicated to global cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue. Through exhibitions, lectures, and educational programs, it promotes engagement with questions of global history, identity, and responsibility — aligned with Biblische Reisen's cultural study travel mission.
• Müll-Menschen-Hilfe e.V.minorOthersA German association supporting social projects of the Coptic Mary Sisters in Cairo, particularly in the Ezbet el-Nakhl district. The Salam Center operates a hospital, school, and social services. Biblische Reisen includes visits to the Salam Center on its Egypt tours as a social engagement component.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Lazarus Reisen (Jerusalem Tours): German Christian tour operator focused primarily on Holy Land and Israel pilgrimages. Narrower specialist competitor with overlap on the company's flagship Israel/Holy Land product line.
• Studienkreis für Tourismus und Entwicklung: German non-profit association that Biblische Reisen is a member of; promotes 'Tourismus mit Einsicht' – ethical, culture-focused group travel. Conceptually adjacent in promoting values-driven study and pilgrimage tourism.

Regional players

• Bavaria Bildungsreisen: Bavarian specialist in educational and faith-linked group tours with strong local church networks. Direct peer in the segment but concentrated in Southern Germany.

Broad incumbents

• Gebeco: Kiel-based cultural and study tour operator owned by DER Touristik, serving German-speaking customers with a broad itinerary across biblical, classical, and cultural destinations. A larger established player with overlapping themes.
• Studiosus Reisen: Munich-based cultural and study tour operator with strong German brand in study travel. While not faith-focused, it competes for the same educated, value-driven German group-travel customer and overlapping Mediterranean/Middle East itineraries.
• DER Touristik: Frankfurt-headquartered German tour operator group with a broad portfolio including pilgrimage products. A much larger incumbent that competes for group leaders and offers scale advantages in procurement.

Direct peers

• Dr. Tigges Studienreisen: German specialist operator of academically led study and cultural tours across Europe, often with religious or historical themes. Closely comparable group size, customer demographic, and product profile.
• Biblische Reisen Österreich: Austrian sister company under the same Ökumenischer Arbeitskreis für Biblische Reisen e.V., offering pilgrimages and study tours to Austrian and international destinations. Operates the same product model in a neighboring DACH market.
• Pilgermission St. Jakobus: Hamburg-based Catholic pilgrimage organization running the Camino de Santiago via Lusitania and other faith-based group journeys. Direct competitor in the Christian pilgrimage group travel segment in Germany.
• VIATOR-Reisen Dr. Heinrich Hegener GmbH & Co. KG: Dortmund-based Christian pilgrimage and cultural tour operator (est. 1953) specializing in Catholic destinations such as Rome, Fátima, and Lourdes. Since 2024 it has been both a strategic partner and adjacent operating subsidiary of Biblische Reisen, making it the most directly comparable peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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