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holy_land

Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Muhraka, Megiddo, Acre, Tiberias, Capernaum, Banias, Cana, Nazareth, Beit Shen, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Massada, Dead Sea
Faith, Discovery, History, Culture, Archeology

Day 1 – Sun: Tel Aviv
Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv. Rest of the day free to rest and relax. Dinner and overnight at the hotel ***. [D]
 
 
Day 2 – Mon: Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Muhraka, Megiddo, Acre, Galilee
Depart Tel-Aviv and drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region; visit the excavations of the ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct. Proceed to Muhraka, the site of confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal; enjoy the spectacular view of the Jezreel valley and the lower Galilee. Continue to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon; learn the impressive history of this battle field as you visit the archaeological excavations including the well-preserved water supply system. Onto Acre to visit the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt; walk through the Old City recognized by UNESCO as world heritage site, the local market and harbor. Dinner and overnight in Kibbutz. [B/D]
 
Day 3 – Tue: Galilee (Tiberias, Capernaum, Banias)
After a short tour of Tiberias, enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee; visit the Yigal Alon center where the "Jesus boat", an ancient fishing boat from the 1st century, is displayed. Continue to Capernaum to visit the remains of the 2nd century synagogue.  Stop at Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of Fish and Loaves, and visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Proceed to Mount of Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the sermon on the mount. Drive to the Banias Springs and tour the Golan heights. Dinner and overnight in Kibbutz. [B/D]
 
 
Day 4 – Wed: Galilee, Cana, Nazareth, Beit Shen, Jerusalem
Drive to Cana to visit the Wedding Church, where Jesus performed his first miracle turning water into wine. Continue to Nazareth to visit the Church of Annunciation, Joseph’s workshop and Mary’s well. Proceed to Yardenit, the baptismal site on the Jordan river; next, stop at Beit Shen to visit the newly excavated Roman city and amphitheater. Drive along the Jordan valley to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. [B/D]
 
Day 5 – Thu: Jerusalem (Old City)
Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city; visit the Church of All Nations, King David’s Tomb and Room of Last Supper on Mt. Zion.  Enter the Old City; walk through the Cardo, the ancient roman road; visit the Jewish and Christian quarters; view the Temple Mount; walk along the Via Dolorosa and the oriental Bazaar to visit the Church of Holy Sepulcher. Next, drive to the Garden Tomb and enjoy the beautiful gardens and peaceful ambiance. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. [B/D]
 
Day 6 – Fri: Jerusalem (New City), Bethlehem*
Drive to Ein Karem to visit the Church of Visitation; proceed to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit Israel Museum, the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period. Proceed to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus; visit Shepherds' field; walk through Manger Square to visit the remarkable Church of Nativity. Return to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. [B/D]
 
 
Day 7 – Sat: Qumran, Massada, Dead Sea
Drive through the Judean hills to Qumran caves, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found; Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D; ascend Massada by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod; visit the remains of the walls, water cistern and Herod’s Palace; descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth; enjoy the opportunity to float in the unsinkable water and cover yourself with the mineral rich mud, believed to have therapeutic effects. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. [B/D]
 
Day 8 – Sun: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, USA
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appointed time you’ll be transferred to Ben Gurion Airport to board your flight back to the USA. [B]
 
* Visit subject to the security conditions.
** Program sequence is subject to change without advance notice.
 
[B] = Breakfast | [D] = Dinner | [B/D] = Breakfast and Dinner

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Tour Includes:

  • Arrival and departure shared transfers
  • 7 days accommodation:
    • Tel Aviv – 1 night
    • Galilee – 2 nights
    • Jerusalem – 4 nights
  • Meals:
    • Breakfast daily
    • 7 dinners
  • Visits of:
    • Caesarea the Roman city
    • Muhraka (Elijah and Baal)
    • Megiddo and the Armageddon
    • Acre and the Templar Kights
    • Tabgha & the miracle of the Fish & the Loaves
    • Mount of Beatitudes
    • Golan Heights
    • Wedding Church in Cana
    • Yardenit baptismal site
    • Church of the Holy Sepulcher
    • The Garden Tomb
    • Church of Visitation
    • Bethlehem
    • Massada
    • The Shrine of the Book
  • Panoramic tour of Jerusalem
  • Walk the Via Dolorosa
  • Float on the Dead Sea
  • Entrance fees to sites visited
  • A/C motor-coach during the tour
  • English-speaking guise throughout the tour
  • Local taxes

Tour does not include:

  • Airfare, taxes and fees (Special airfares available from all USA gateways)
  • Travel insurance
  • All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Other meals not mentioned in itinerary
  • Extras and gratuities
  • Early check-in, late check-out
  • Porterage at the hotels (1 bag per person)
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Tips to driver and guide
  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

Hotels in your Tour:

HOTEL PLAN Plan D Plan C Plan B Plan B1 Plan A
Hotel Name * Hotel Name * Hotel Name * Hotel Name * Hotel Name *
TEL AVIV Grand Beach 3.5 Grand Beach 3.5 Grand Beach 3.5 Tal 4.5 Dan Panorama 4
GALILEE Lavi - Eden room 4 Lavi - Eden room 4 Lavi - Eden room 4 Lavi - Eden room 4 Lavi - Eden room 4
JERUSALEM Jerusalem Gate 3 Prima Park 4 Grand Court 3.5 Grand Court 3.5 Dan Panorama 4.5

Hotels will be confirmed at time of booking.  * Tripadvisor rating

Tour Pricing

HOTEL PLAN Plan D Plan C Plan B Plan B1 Plan A
Double Single Triple Double Single Triple Double Single Triple Double Single Triple Double Single Triple
2023 Departures
October 8, 15, 22, 29 $1,955 $2,775 $1,875 $1,989 $2,895 $1,919 $2,025 $2,819 $1,925 $2,099 $2,955 $2,009 $2,769 $4,089 $2,579
November 5, 12, 19
November 26 $1,849 $2,589 $1,779 $1,925 $2,775 $1,859 $1,995 $2,775 $1,899 $2,069 $2,909 $1,985 $2,339 $3,289 $2,255
December 3, 10
December 17 $1,769 $2,445 $1,699 $1,889 $2,699 $1,819 $1,995 $2,775 $1,899 $2,069 $2,909 $1,985 $2,635 $3,795 $2,525
December 24 $1,769 $2,445 $1,699 $1,889 $2,699 $1,819 $1,995 $2,775 $1,899 $2,069 $2,909 $1,985 $3,039 $4,469 $2,869
2024 Departures
January 7, 14, 28 $1,769 $2,445 $1,699 $1,889 $2,699 $1,819 $1,995 $2,775 $1,899 $2,049 $2,869 $1,959 $2,339 $3,289 $2,255
February 4, 11, 18
February 25 $1,769 $2,445 $1,699 $1,925 $2,775 $1,859 $1,995 $2,775 $1,899 $2,049 $2,869 $1,959 $2,545 $3,659 $2,405
Child ynder 12 years old sharing room with parents, Half Board basis
All departures $1,309 $1,359 $1,375 $1,415 $1,725

Prices are per person, are valid through February ‘24 and may change without notice.
Children must be under 12 years old sharing the room with 2 adults
Special airfares available from all USA gateways
This program can be customized for groups. Changes to this program may be requested by email sales@intranet.net or by phone 1-347-610-1819

Tour Code: IS07TLV23DH