Upon arriving at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, meet your tour representative, who will be waiting for you after passport control holding a sign with your name on it. Our representative will guide you to pick up your luggage and then escort you through customs to meet your driver, who will transfer you to your hotel in Tel Aviv. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, relax in the hotel and freshen up after your flight or head out into the vibrant city of Tel Aviv to wander on its historic streets, colorful back alleys, and most famous landmarks.  Overnight in Tel Aviv

DAY 2 : TEL AVIV – SEA OF GALILEE – TIBERIAS (140 KM – 2 HRS)

After breakfast, you will be picked up at around 8 am to enjoy a short visit to the city of Jaffa, Tel Aviv’s charming neighbor, where we take a short walking tour through the picturesque alleys of this old, fortified town. Pass by the house of Simon the Tanner and marvel at the views from the hilltop. Then drive north along the coast to the archaeological ruins of Caesarea, built by Herod the Great in honor of Augustus Caesar. Continue to Megiddo, where the Book of Revelations mentions a great battle at the place called ‘Armageddon’. It was an ancient city inhabited continuously for more than five millennia (6,000-500 BC). After exploring the ancient ruins, drive towards the Sea of Galilee, stopping at Cana to visit the Wedding Church where Jesus performed his first miracle, turning water into wine. Arrive at Tiberias, a glimmering white city that sits on the shores of Galilee and check in to your hotel at about 6 pm.  Overnight in Tiberias

DAY 3 : TIBERIAS – SEA OF GALILEE – TIBERIAS (50KM – 1.5HR)

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel and then start the day at about 8 am in the historical city of Tiberias, where Jesus lived, sojourned, and preached on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Your next stop is Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ ministry. Continue on to Tabgha, the site of Christ’s miracle of feeding the 5,000, and the Church of the Multiplication, where the mosaic floor depicts a basket with loaves and two fish. Drive on to the Mount of Beatitudes, which overlooks the sea where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount. It is believed that Jesus picked his 12 apostles here. Ascend to the Golan Heights to view the panoramic view from the peaks of Mount Hermon: the rugged plateau of the Golan Heights and beneath it the green pastoral Hula Valley. Visit Banias (Caesarea Philippi), one of the sources of the river Jordan, where Jesus took his disciples, revealing His purpose and His Church before his last trip to Jerusalem and where Simon identified Jesus as the Messiah. Drive to the southern part of the Sea of Galilee to visit the Yardenit Baptismal Site. Return to Tiberias at around 6 pm for another lovely night in town. Overnight in Tiberias

DAY 4: TIBERIAS – NAZARETH – JORDAN VALLEY – BEIT SHEAN – JERUSALEM (170 KM – 2.5 HRS)

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel. You can choose to go on an optional sailing excursion before leaving Tiberias. The boat trip will take approximately 1 hour. Sail on a boat on the Sea of Galilee to experience the tranquility and scenery that hasn’t changed much in 2000 years (subject to weather conditions and fees). 

Then, travel to Nazareth, the city where Jesus spent his childhood, and visit the Church of Annunciation, built on the site where archaeologists believe the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary. You will also see Mary’s Well and Joseph’s Church. Visit the ancient synagogue at Beit Alpha, located at the foot of the northern slopes of the Gilboa Mountains which has one of most preserved and beautiful mosaics in Israel. Drive through the Jordan Valley, passing by Jericho, before ascending through the Judean Mountains to Jerusalem. Visit the excavations of this beautifully preserved Roman City, which was destroyed in an earthquake. Continue to Jerusalem and check in at your hotel at around 6 pm.  Overnight in Jerusalem

DAY 5: JERUSALEM – MASADA – DEAD SEA – JERUSALEM (200 KM – 3 HRS)

After breakfast in the hotel, you will be picked up at about 8 am. Drive through the remarkable scenery of the Dead Sea to Masada which is situated on an isolated cliff in the Judean Desert. The site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. Ascend by cable car to the fortress, which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, King Herod’s palace, the synagogue, the bathhouse, and much more. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea below. Visit the site of the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Nearly 1,300 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on the earth’s surface. Bring your swimsuit as if the weather permits it’s possible to “float” on the salty, mineral-rich water. Return to Jerusalem at around 6 pm for overnight.  Overnight in Jerusalem

DAY 6 : JERUSALEM: EIN KAREM AND BETHLEHEM

Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, after which you will meet your guide at about 8 am and visit the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book, which contains the famous Dead Sea scrolls. Then a visit to the beautifully renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Enjoy Ein Karem, a picturesque village on the southwestern outskirts of Jerusalem. This small village has great significance in Christian traditions since this is where according to tradition John the Baptist was born. Then visit Yad Vashem, the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established in 1953, located at the foot of Mt. Hertzl. Then travel to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, commemorated at the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square. Return to your Jerusalem hotel at around 6 pm.   Overnight in Jerusalem

DAY 7 : JERUSALEM: OLD CITY AND MOUNT ZION

Today after breakfast at the hotel you will be picked up at around 8 am. We will enter the Old City of Jerusalem where you will see the Western Wall and the actual site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount. Walk along the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, housing both the traditional site of Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection. To the southwest, just outside the Old City, is Mount Zion, with the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus spent his last night and was betrayed by Judas. Enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem – the holy city for each of the world’s three great religions – Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, from atop the Mount of Olives. Get back to the hotel in the evening at around 6 pm.  Overnight in Jerusalem

DAY 8: JERUSALEM – SHAIKK HUSSEIN BRIDGE – JERASH – AMMAN (250 KM – 4 HRS)

Wake up to the morning breakfast at the hotel, check out and be ready at 8 am to drive to the Sheikh Hussein border crossing for procedures to enter Jordan. Proceed to Jerash – the city of the Decapolis, located about 45km north of Amman in the fertile heights of the Gilad. Visit the ancient Roman city with colonnaded streets, the baths, and the hill of the top Temple. Drive to Amman for a panoramic city tour of the Jordanian capital. Arrive at your hotel in Amman at about 6 pm for check-in.  Overnight in Amman

DAY 9: AMMAN – MOUNT NEBO – PETRA (260 KM – 4 HRS)

After breakfast, leave Amman at 8 am and drive to Mount Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land. From there you will see the Jordan Valley, Jericho, and the Dead Sea. Continue along the Desert Highway to Wadi Musa, the modern village of Petra. Enter the site of Petra and walk, or ride on horseback to the “Siq” (Canyon). Walk through the “Siq” to red rock city, the ancient capital of the Nabateans from the 3rd Century BC to the 2nd Century AD. Visit the most interesting carved monuments such as the Treasury (El Khazneh – a tomb of a Nabatean king) then the field of tombs, obelisks, and the altar. From this point, you can view the whole of rock city. After the visit, return to Wadi Musa at about 6 pm.  Overnight in Petra

DAY 10: PETRA – WADI RUM JEEPS – MADABA – AMMAN (260 KM – 4 HRS)

After breakfast at around 8 am drive south to the towering mountains and rock formations of Wadi Rum, which mesmerized Lawrence of Arabia. Drive through the stunning desert landscapes on a jeep safari, visiting the Lawrence Spring and Khazali Canyon. Drive north to Madaba to visit the remains of the Byzantine church with its ancient mosaic floor map, the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the mosaic map of the Holy Land and Jerusalem. After the visit, drive to Amman and arrive at 6 pm for check-in.  Overnight in Amman

DAY 11: AMMAN – DEPARTURE TEL AVIV (250 KM – 4 HRS)

After breakfast, prepare for your departure and transfer to Ben Gurion Airport in time for your onward or return flight (we recommend that you book your return flight in the afternoon no earlier than 2 pm).

TOUR GUIDE: 

• Operated with a local English-speaking licensed guide on a shared basis

ACCOMMODATION: 

• 10 nights’ accommodation

MEALS: 

• 10 Breakfasts

TRANSPORT:

• Air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the tour
• Jeep safari tour in the desert on day 10

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

• All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: guided tour in port city Jaffa, ruins of Caesarea and Megiddo (Day 2); sightseeing of the Galilee region (Day 3); guided tour in Nazareth including Bait Alpha synagogue (Day 4); Masada tour (Day 5); sightseeing of Old and New Jerusalem (Day 6-7); city tour of Gilad and Amman (Day 8); sightseeing of Petra (Day 9); Wadi Rum jeep safari (Day 10)

OTHER:

• Meet and Greet at Ben Gurion International Airport on day 1

Exclusions

• Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
• Lunches and dinners throughout the tour 
• Gratuities for driver and guide
• Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, etc.
• Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
• Entry Visa to Jordan (if required for restricted nationalities)
• Border Taxes & Border Shuttle transfers – Israel & Jordan (to be paid on the day of the tour)
• Optional tours and activities

Please note

• The optional excursion on Day 4 is subject to weather conditions
• We recommend that you book your return flight in the afternoon no earlier than 2 pm
• Hotel early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms, smoking rooms & non-smoking rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed
• The Validity of the passport should be 06 months from the date of departure
• Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice
• Please note that the Single rooms are available on request. 

What do I need to bring?

Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in Israel. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.  

Upon arriving at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, meet your tour representative before hopping on the transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv for your first night in Israel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, becoming acquainted with your vibrant new surroundings.  Overnight in Tel Aviv in selected hotel category and board option.

DAY 2 : TEL AVIV – SEA OF GALILEE – TIBERIAS (292 KM; 3 HRS)

After breakfast, enjoy a short visit to the city of Jaffa, Tel Aviv’s charming neighbor, where we take a short walking tour through the picturesque alleys of this old, fortified town. Pass by the house of Simon the Tanner and marvel at the views from the hilltop. Then drive north along the coast to the archaeological ruins of Caesarea, built by Herod the Great in honor of Augustus Caesar. Continue to Megiddo, where the Book of Revelations mentions a great battle at the place called ‘Armageddon’. It was an ancient city inhabited continuously for more than five millennia (6,000-500 BC). After exploring the ancient ruins, drive towards the Sea of Galilee stopping at Cana to visit the Wedding Church. Arrive at Tiberias, a glimmering white city that sits on the shores of Galilee and check in to your hotel.  Overnight in Tiberias in selected hotel category and board option

DAY 3 : TIBERIAS – SEA OF GALILEE – TIBERIAS (180 KM; 3 HRS)

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel and then start the day in the historical city of Tiberias, where Jesus lived, sojourned, and preached on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Your next stop is Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ ministry. Continue on to Tabgha, the site of Christ’s miracle of feeding the 5,000, and the Church of the Multiplication, where the mosaic floor depicts a basket with loaves and two fish. Drive on to the Mount of Beatitudes, which overlooks the sea where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount. It is believed that Jesus picked his 12 apostles here. Ascend to the Golan Heights to view the panoramic view from the peaks of Mount Hermon: the rugged plateau of the Golan Heights and beneath it the green pastoral Hula Valley. Then, visit Banias (Caesarea Philippi), one of the sources of the river Jordan, where Jesus revealed his purpose and His Church and where Simon identified Jesus as the Messiah. Drive to the southern part of the Sea of Galilee to visit the Yardenit Baptismal Site. Return to Tiberias for another lovely night in town.   Overnight in Tiberias in selected hotel category and board option

DAY 4: TIBERIAS – NAZARETH – JORDAN RIVER – BEIT SHE’AN – JERUSALEM (254KM; 4HRS)

This morning, after breakfast, sail on a boat on the Sea of Galilee to experience the tranquility and scenery that little changed during the past 2000 years (subject to conditions and fees). Then, travel to Nazareth, the city where Jesus spent his childhood, and visit the Church of Annunciation, built on the site where archaeologists believe the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary. You will also see Mary’s Well and Joseph’s Church. Visit the ancient synagogue at Beit Alpha, located at the foot of the northern slopes of the Gilboa Mountains which has one of most preserved and beautiful mosaics in Israel. Drive through the Jordan Valley, passing by Jericho, before ascending through the Judean Mountains to Jerusalem.  Overnight in Jerusalem in your selected hotel category and board option.

DAY 5 : JERUSALEM – MASADA – DEAD SEA – JERUSALEM (162 KM; 2 HRS)

After breakfast, and en route to the Dead Sea, visit the site of the Qumran Caves, where the legendary Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Gliding through the remarkable scenery of the Dead Sea, continue on to Masada, situated on an isolated cliff in the Judean Desert, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. Ascend by cable car to the fortress, which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, King Herod’s palace, the synagogue, the bathhouse and much more. Contemplate the breath-taking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. Nearly 400 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on the earth’s surface. Bring your swimsuit because, weather permitting, it is possible to float on the salty, mineral-rich water. Return to Jerusalem.  Overnight in Jerusalem in selected hotel and board option. 

DAY 6 : JERUSALEM

After the breakfast, start the day at the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit to the beautifully renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Enjoy Ein Karem, a picturesque village in the southwestern outskirts of Jerusalem. This small village has great significance in Christian traditions, since this is where according to tradition John the Baptist was born. Visit Yad Vashem the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established in 1953, located at the foot of Mt. Hertzl. Visit Bethlehem – the birthplace of Jesus at the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square. Return to your Jerusalem hotel. Overnight in Jerusalem in selected hotel category and board option

DAY 7 : JERUSALEM: OLD CITY TOUR

After breakfast visit the Old City, see the Western Wall and the site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount. Walk along the Way of the Cross, also known as the Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, housing both the traditional site of Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection. To the southwest, just outside the Old City, is Mount Zion, with the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem, the holy city for each of the world’s three great religions – Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Your tour includes the Mount of Olives, a stop at the site where Jesus first gave the Lord’s Prayer, and the Garden of Gethsemane, where Judas betrayed Jesus. Return to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.  Overnight in Jerusalem in selected hotel category and board option.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE TEL AVIV

We have reached our final day on this tour! Enjoy one last breakfast before your transfer takes you to the airport for your flight back home.  Breakfast included.

TOUR GUIDE:

• Operated with a shared English-speaking licensed guide on all touring days

ACCOMMODATION:

• 7 night’s accommodation

MEALS:

•  7 breakfasts
•  Half-board option: 7 breakfasts and 6 Dinners (at additional cost, half-board supplement) 

TRANSPORT:

• Transfer from/to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv on arrival and departure  
• Sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned motor coach.

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

• All entrance fees and visit indicated as included: a short visit to Jaffa, a visit to Megiddo, Church of the Annunciation, a visit to the Wedding Church in Cana, visit to excavations of Beit Shean, a visit to Qumran Caves, a Cable car in Masada, visit excavation, King Herod’s palace, synagogue, visit the tomb of King David, Visit Israel Museum, Knesset, the campus of Hebrew University, visit Bethlehem

OTHER:

• Meet & greet on arrival at the airport Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv

Exclusions

• Porterage at the airport
• Tipping for guide, driver, and hotel staff
• Beverages with meals
• Travel, medical or baggage insurance
• Airport arrival and/or departure transfers will only be provided for clients who have hotel reservations booked through us
• The maximum number of transfers provided per booking will be according to the number of rooms reserved, if clients arrive and/or depart on separate flights, any extra meet & greet assistance and transfers required will be charged accordingly
• In case of changes causing passengers to arrive on different or delayed flights, we cannot be responsible for providing new transfers. Passengers will be required to make their own way to their hotel

Please note

• Please take note that Entrance to Yad Vashem is not permitted for children 0 to 10 years.
• Hotel early check-out, early check-in, late check-in, and connecting or adjoining rooms are all subject to availability and not guaranteed
• Please note that hotel classification is as per Israeli standards.
• No refunds for unused services. Splitting the package is not allowed.
• Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible changes of hotels and/or itinerary
• Please note Single room is available on request. 

What do I need to bring?

Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in Israel. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings, or at the Western Wall. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.

Upon arrival at  Tel Aviv airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel in Jerusalem with the remainder of the day at leisure. Relax, get ready for a memorable tour, or explore the beautiful city of Jerusalem on your own.  Overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 2 : JERUSALEM: NEW CITY TOUR

After breakfast starts the day at the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit to the beautifully renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Enjoy Ein Karem, a picturesque village on the southwestern outskirts of Jerusalem. This small village has great significance in Christian traditions since this is where according to tradition John the Baptist was born. Then visit Yad Vashem the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established in 1953, located at the foot of Mt. Hertzl. Visit Bethlehem – the birthplace of Jesus at the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square. Return to your hotel and enjoy dinner.  Overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 3 : JERUSALEM: OLD CITY TOUR

Today after breakfast at the hotel, we will enter the Old City of Jerusalem, where you will see the Western Wall and the actual site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount. Walk along the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, housing both the traditional site of Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection. To the southwest, just outside the Old City, is Mount Zion, with the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. From atop the Mount of Olives, enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem, a holy city for the world’s three Abrahamic religions, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Judas betrayed Jesus. In the heart of a neighborhood in downtown Jerusalem, visit Mahane Yehuda to experience the flavors, aromas, colors, and the traders’ interaction with the crowds, at the largest open market in Israel.  Overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 4: JERUSALEM – BEIT SHE’AN – NAZARET – GALILEE (235KM – 3.5 HRS)

Leave Jerusalem after breakfast, driving north, passing by Jericho, the oldest city in the world. Travel through the Jordan Valley to Beit She’an. Visit the excavations of this beautifully preserved Roman city. Proceed to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and the carpentry workshop of Joseph. Then continue to Safed, the city of the Kabala, for a walk through the mystic alleys, a visit to a synagogue, and the artists’ colony. After, arrive at Kibbutz and check in to your hotel. Enjoy a delicious dinner. Overnight in Galilee.

DAY 5 : GALILEE: GOLAN HEIGHTS AND AROUND THE SEA OF GALILEE

After breakfast, depart the hotel and drive to the area of Golan Heights, passing by the Druze villages. Visit a former Syrian fortification on the heights. Then, enjoy an Israeli wine country experience, surrounded by breathtaking views. Become acquainted with the collection of fine and rare wines, enjoy a tour and a special wine-tasting session, and learn about the production process of the ancient drink. Afterward, visit the Mount of Beatitudes. Check out the ruins of the ancient synagogue and Peter’s house in the old fishing village of Capernaum. Then stop by Tabgha, where the miracle of the fish and bread took place. Continue to Tiberias for a short tour of the old center of Jewish learning. Then, join an optional tour and sail across the Sea of Galilee to experience the tranquility and scenery little changed during the past 2,000 years (subject to weather conditions and supplement). Return to the hotel and have a delightful dinner. Overnight in Galilee.

DAY 6: GALILEE – ACRE – HAIFA – CAESAREA – TEL AVIV (185KM – 3 HRS)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and drive west to the coastal city of Acre for a visit to the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications. Continue to Haifa, for a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city, including the Baha’i Shrine, Persian Garden, Mount Carmel, and Haifa Bay. Next, proceed southwards to Caesarea to visit the ancient port, including the Roman Theatre and the Hippodrome. Continue to Tel Aviv-Jaffa for a short city tour and then to your hotel for check-in. End your day with a delectable dinner.  Overnight in Tel Aviv.

DAY 7: TEL AVIV

Enjoy a rich breakfast at your hotel. Then, spend your day exploring beautiful Tel Aviv on your own, or select an optional tour of Masada and the Dead Sea.  Overnight in Tel Aviv.

DAY 8: DEPART TEL AVIV

Have breakfast at the hotel and, at the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.  Breakfast included.

TOUR GUIDE:

• Operated with an English-speaking licensed guide on all touring days

ACCOMMODATION: 

• Seven nights as indicated on a bed-and-breakfast basis

MEALS: 

• Daily breakfast, six dinners (starting from the second night)

TRANSPORT:

• Transfers from/to airport on arrival and departure
• Sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned motorcoach.

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES: 

• All monuments and visits as indicated: The Garden of Gethsemane, Church of the Agony, Museum’s Shrine of the Book with famous Dead Sea scrolls, visit Herodian city of Jerusalem, Yad Vashem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the tomb of King David, Church of the Nativity, Church of the Annunciation and the carpentry workshop of Joseph, visit former Syrian fortification, tour wine tasting, visit ruins of synagogue & Peter’s house at Capernaum, visit old Crusader from Acre, sightseeing tour in Haifa, visit the port, roman theater, and Hippodrome in Caesarea, city tour in Tel Aviv

Exclusions

• Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks, and meals if not stated explicitly in the program
• Airport taxes 
• Airport porterage
• International/Domestic flight tickets or visa fees and local taxes
• Gratuities for drivers and guides
• Traveler’s medical baggage insurance.
• Optional excursions not stated in the program.

Please note

• *Sites under the Palestinian Authority Jurisdiction. Visit subject to the political situation
• Hotel early check-out, early check-in, late check-in, and connecting or adjoining rooms are all subject to availability and not guaranteed
• No refunds for unused services. Splitting the package is not allowed.
• Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice.
• Please take note that Entrance to Yad Vashem is not permitted for children 0 to 10 years.
• Please note that a Single room is available on request. 

What do I need to bring?

Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in Israel. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings, or the Western Wall. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.

Upon arriving at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, meet your tour representative before hopping on the transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv for your first night in Israel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, becoming acquainted with your vibrant new surroundings.   Overnight in Tel Aviv in selected hotel and board option

DAY 2 : TEL AVIV – BEER SHEBA – MASADA AND DEAD SEA – JERUSALEM (304 KM – 4.5 HRS)

Meet your tour guide in the morning and set off from Tel Aviv, driving south, passing by the cities of Ashdod and Ashkelon to Beersheba, for a short visit to the capital of the Negev Desert. Continue via Arad to Masada, Israel’s foremost archaeological park. Ascend via cable car for a thorough visit that gives insight into the rituals, politics, and culture of the people who inhabited this desert fortress, the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, the bathhouse, and cisterns, and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. Descend to the lowest place on earth – the Dead Sea, to experience the mineral-rich black mud and float in its salty waters. Passing by the oasis of Ein Gedi, proceed through the Judean Desert to Jerusalem.  Overnight in Jerusalem in selected hotel and board option 

DAY 3: JERUSALEM

Start the day at the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book, which contains the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit to the beautifully renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Enjoy Ein Karem: a picturesque village on the southwestern outskirts of Jerusalem. This small village has great significance in Christian traditions since this is where according to tradition John the Baptist was born. Visit Yad Vashem the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established in 1953, located at the foot of Mt. Herzl. Then travel to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, commemorated at the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square. Return to your Jerusalem hotel.  Overnight in Jerusalem in selected hotel and board option.

DAY 4 : JERUSALEM: OLD CITY

Enter the Old City of Jerusalem, where you’ll see the Western Wall and the actual site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount. Walk along the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, housing both the traditional site of Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection. To the southwest, just outside the Old City, is Mount Zion, with the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. From atop the Mount of Olives, enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem, a holy city for the world’s three Abrahamic religions, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Judas betrayed Jesus. In the heart of a neighborhood in downtown Jerusalem, visit Mahane Yehuda to experience the flavors, aromas, colors, and the traders’ interaction with the crowds, at the largest open market in Israel. Return to your Jerusalem hotel.  Overnight in Jerusalem in selected hotel and board option

DAY 5: JERUSALEM – BEIT SHE’AN – NAZARETH – GALILEE (267 KM – 4 HRS)

Leave Jerusalem and drive north passing by Jericho, the oldest city in the world. Travel through the Jordan Valley and the new settlements to Beit She’an and visit the excavations of this beautifully preserved Roman city. On to Nazareth, to visit the Church of the Annunciation and Christian holy sites. Proceed then to Safed, the city of the Kabbalah and center of Jewish mysticism, to visit the beautiful streets of the artists’ colony.  Overnight in Galilee in selected hotel and board option

DAY 6 : GALILEE: GOLAN HEIGHTS AND AROUND THE SEA OF GALILEE

In the morning, depart the hotel and drive up to the Golan Heights, passing through the Druze villages. Visit a former Syrian fortification on the heights. Pass by Banias, the source of the Jordan River, and then enjoy an Israeli wine country experience, with vineyards surrounded by breathtaking views. Become acquainted with a collection of fine and rare wines during the tour and enjoy a wine tasting while learning about the wine production process. After, descend to the shores of the Sea of Galilee, visit the Mount of Beatitudes and the ruins of the ancient synagogue and Peter’s house at Capernaum. Visit Tabgha, where the miracle of the fish and bread took place. Continue to Tiberias for a short tour of the old center of Jewish learning. Return to Galilee.  Overnight in Galilee in selected hotel and board option.

DAY 7: GALILEE – ACRE – HAIFA – CAESAREA – TEL AVIV (124 KM – 2 HRS)

After breakfast drive through the hills of the Galilee, westwards to Acre for a visit to its old Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications. Continue to Haifa, ascending Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the city, and visit the Baha’i Shrine, the Persian Garden, and the bay. Proceed along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea to visit the Roman Theatre and the Crusader fortress known as the ‘masterpiece of Herod the Great. End the day with a short city tour of Tel Aviv and the ancient port of Jaffa.  Overnight in Tel Aviv in selected hotel and board option

DAY 8: TEL AVIV – JORDAN – JERASH – AMMAN (260 KM – 5 HRS)

Drive from Tel Aviv to the Sheikh Hussein border crossing to enter the neighboring country of Jordan. Proceed to Jerash, the city of the Decapolis, located about 45 kilometers north of Amman in the fertile heights of the Gilad. Visit the ancient Roman city with colonnaded streets, and see its ancient baths, the temple on top of the hill, and much more. Drive then to the capital city of Amman and enjoy a panoramic guided tour of this history-rich Jordanian city with a modern soul.  Overnight in Amman in selected hotel and board option. 

DAY 9: AMMAN – PETRA (230 KM – 3 HRS)

After an early breakfast, leave the hotel and travel south to the desert region of Wadi Musa. There you’ll find the modern village of Petra. Feel like Indiana Jones as you approach the ‘siq’ (canyon), also known as the “red rock city”, which used to be the ancient capital of the Nabateans from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD. Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of this city carved in rock, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. Visit its most interesting monuments, such as the Treasury, El Khazneh (a tomb of a Nabatean king), the field of tombs, the obelisks, the altar, and Al Madhbah, a point from which you can view the whole of the rock city. Then prepare for an unforgettable night as you make this stunning site your abode and go to sleep in the ancient city.  Overnight in Petra in selected hotel and board option

DAY 10: PETRA – MADABA – MOUNT NEBO – TEL AVIV (452 KM – 7 HRS)

Drive northwards to Madaba to visit the remains of its famous Byzantine church, which contains an ancient mosaic floor map, the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the Holy Land and Jerusalem. Continue then for about 10 kilometers to Mount Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land. From there you will indeed be able to see the Jordan Valley, Jericho, and the Dead Sea, which today lie on the other side of the border, in Israel. Drive across the border and return to Tel Aviv. Overnight in Tel Aviv in selected hotel and board option

DAY 11: DEPARTURE TEL AVIV

We have reached our final day on this tour! Enjoy one last breakfast before your transfer takes you to the Ben Gurion airport for your flight back home.  Breakfast included

TOUR GUIDE:

• Operated with Government licensed English-speaking guide on all touring days on a shared basis 

ACCOMMODATION:

• 10 nights’ accommodation.

 MEALS:

• B&B Option: 10 breakfasts 
• Half-board option: 10 breakfasts and 9 dinners (upon additional supplement)

 TRANSPORT:

• Transfer from/to the airport on arrival and departure
• Sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned motor coach

 ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

• All entrance fees and visits indicated as included: short visit of Jaffa,  visit excavations of Beit Shean,  Cable car in Masada, Visit excavation, King Herod’s palace, synagogue, visit the tomb of King David, Visit Israel Museum, visit Bethlehem, The Garden of Gethsemane, Museum’s Shrine of the Book with famous Dead Sea scrolls, visit Herodian city of Jerusalem, Yad Vashem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the tomb of King Davis, Church of the Nativity, Church of the Annunciation and the carpentry workshop of Joseph, visit former Syrian fortification, tour wine tasting, visit ruins of synagogue & Peter’s house at Capernaum, visit old Crusader from Acre, sightseeing tour in Haifa, visit the port, roman theatre, city tour in Tel Aviv.

OTHER: 

• Assistance at the airport upon arrival

EXCLUSIONS

• Porterage at the airport
• Tipping for guide, driver, and hotel staff
• Lunches and beverages with meals
• Travel, medical or baggage insurance
• Optional tours and activities

Please note

• Please take note that Entrance to Yad Vashem is not permitted for children 0 to 10 years.
• Hotel early check-out, early check-in, late check-in, and connecting or adjoining rooms are all subject to availability and not guaranteed
• Please note that hotel classification is as per Israeli standards.
• No refunds for unused services. Splitting the package is not allowed.
• Please note that Single rooms are available on request.

What do I need to bring?

Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in Israel. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings, or the Western Wall. Sun protection, sunglasses, and a hat can be very useful during your stay.

Upon arriving at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, meet your tour representative, who will be waiting for you after passport control holding a sign with your name on it. Our representative will guide you to pick up your luggage and then escort you through customs to meet your driver, who will transfer you to your hotel in Tel Aviv. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, becoming acquainted with your vibrant new surroundings.  Overnight in Tel Aviv.

DAY 2 : TEL AVIV – BEER SHEBA – MASADA & DEAD SEA – JERUSALEM (305 KMS – 4.5 HRS)

Meet your tour guide in the morning and set off from Tel Aviv, driving south, passing by the cities of Ashdod and Ashkelon to Beersheba, for a short visit to the capital of the Negev Desert. Continue via Arad to Masada, Israel’s foremost archaeological park. Ascend via cable car for a thorough visit that gives insight into the rituals, politics, and culture of the people who inhabited this desert fortress, the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, bathhouse, and cisterns, and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. Descend to the lowest place on earth – the Dead Sea, to experience the mineral-rich black mud and float in its salty waters. Passing by the oasis of Ein Gedi, proceed through the Judean Desert to Jerusalem.  Overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 3: JERUSALEM

Start the day at the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book, which contains the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit to the beautifully renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Enjoy Ein Karem: a picturesque village on the southwestern outskirts of Jerusalem. This small village has great significance in Christian traditions since this is where according to tradition John the Baptist was born. Visit Yad Vashem the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established in 1953, located at the foot of Mt. Herzl. Then travel to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, commemorated at the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square. Return to your Jerusalem hotel.  Overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 4 : JERUSALEM: OLD CITY

Enter the Old City of Jerusalem, where you’ll see the Western Wall and the actual site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount. Walk along the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, housing both the traditional site of Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection. To the southwest, just outside the Old City, is Mount Zion, with the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. From the top of the Mount of Olives, enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem, a holy city for the world’s three Abrahamic religions, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Judas betrayed Jesus. In the heart of a neighborhood in downtown Jerusalem, visit Mahane Yehuda to experience the flavors, aromas, colors, and the traders’ interaction with the crowds, at the largest open market in Israel.  Overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 5: JERUSALEM – BEIT SHE’AN – NAZARETH – TIBERIAS (270 KM – 4 HRS)

Leave Jerusalem after breakfast and drive north passing by Jericho, the oldest city in the world. Travel through the Jordan Valley and the new settlements to Beit She’an and visit the excavations of this beautifully preserved Roman city. On to Nazareth, to visit the Church of the Annunciation and Christian holy sites. Then Continue to Safed, the city of the Kabbalah and center of Jewish mysticism, to visit the beautiful streets of the artists’ colony.  Overnight in Tiberias.

DAY 6 : GALILEE: GOLAN HEIGHTS & AROUND THE SEA OF GALILEE

In the morning, drive along the shores of the Sea of Galilee and proceed to Capernaum, to visit the ruins of an ancient synagogue, the Mount of Beatitudes, the traditional site of the ‘Sermon on the Mount and Tabgha, the traditional site of the ‘miracle of the loaves and the fish. Optional sailing on a boat across the Sea of Galilee to experience the tranquility and scenery little changed during the past 2000 years (subject to conditions and fees). Next, drive up to the Golan Heights,  and then enjoy an Israeli wine country experience, with vineyards surrounded by breathtaking views. Become acquainted with a collection of fine and rare wines during the tour and enjoy a wine tasting while learning about the wine production process. Pass by a former Syrian fortification, Druze villages, and Banias, the source of the Jordan River, and return to Tiberias.  Overnight in Tiberias.

DAY 7: GALILEE – ACRE – HAIFA – CAESAREA – TEL AVIV (124 KMS – 2 HRS)

After breakfast drive through the hills of the Galilee, westwards to Acre for a visit to its old Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications. Continue to Haifa, ascending Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the city, and visit the Baha’i Shrine, the Persian Garden, and the bay. Proceed along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea to visit the Roman Theatre and the Crusader fortress known as the “masterpiece of Herod the Great”. End the day with a short city tour of Tel Aviv and the ancient port of Jaffa. Overnight in Tel Aviv.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE TEL AVIV

We have reached our final day on this tour! Enjoy one last breakfast before your transfer takes you to the airport for your flight back home. Breakfast included.

TOUR GUIDE:

• Operated with an English-speaking guide on all touring days on a shared basis 

ACCOMMODATION:

•  07 nights’ accommodation

MEALS:

• 7 breakfasts 
• 2 dinners (Days 5, 6)
• Half-board option: 7 breakfasts and 6 dinners (at additional cost, half-board supplement)

TRANSPORT:

• Transfer from/to airport on arrival and departure
• Sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned motor coach

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

• All entrance fees and visits indicated as included: a short visit to Jaffa, a visit to Megiddo, Church of the Annunciation, a visit to the Wedding Church in Cana, a visit to the excavations of Beit She’an, a visit to the Qumran Caves, cable car in Masada and visit its excavations, King Herod’s palace and synagogue, visit to the tomb of King David; visit to the Israel Museum, Knesset and campus of Hebrew University in Jerusalem, visit to Bethlehem, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Church of the Agony, the Museum’s Shrine of the Book containing the famous Dead Sea scrolls, visit to the Herodian city of Jerusalem, Yad Vashem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Christian holy sites, visit to a former Syrian fortification, wine tasting, visit to the ruins of a synagogue, visit to old Crusader outpost in Acre, sightseeing tour of Haifa, visit to the port, the Roman theatre in Caesarea, city tour of Tel Aviv.

OTHER:

• Meet and greet on day 1

Exclusions

• Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
• Lunch and diners throughout the tour 
• Gratuities for driving and guide
• Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, etc.
• Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
• Porterage at the airport
• Optional tours and activities

Please note

• The Validity of the passport should be 06 months from the date of departure.
• Hotel early check-out, early check-in, late check-in, and connecting or adjoining rooms are all subject to availability and not guaranteed
• Please note that hotel classification is as per Israeli standards.
• No refunds for unused services. Splitting the package is not allowed.
• Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible changes of hotels and/or itinerary
• Please note that a Single room is available on request. 

What do I need to bring?

Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in Israel. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings, or at the Western Wall. Sun protection, sunglasses, and a hat can be very useful during your stay.