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Ben Gurion Airport, Israel - Ben Gurion Airport, Israel

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9 Days | 8 Nights

Tour Types: Private

Runs: Every day

Accommodation: 4* Hotels

Minimum Age: 5

Tour Description

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Israel, a land brimming with history, spirituality, and breathtaking landscapes. Over the course of nine days, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of this remarkable country, where ancient ruins, vibrant cities, and sacred sites await at every turn.

Highlights

Visit the picturesque town of Tiberias.
Take a dip in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea,
Journey to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus.
Venture to Jerusalem, the spiritual heart of Israel.
Free day in the vibrant metropolis of Tel Aviv.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Ben Gurion Airport – Tel Aviv Hotel
1 Stop

Ben Gurion Airport

Shalom and welcome to Israel! You will be met at Ben Gurion Airport and transferred by your English speaking driver to your hotel. With no activities planned, you are free to relax or explore your neighbourhood.

30 mins

Day 2
Mt Olives – Western Wall – Via Dolorosa – Jerusalem Hotel
4 Stops

Mt Olives

After breakfast, drive one hour to Jerusalem. The Holy City played an important role in the life of Jesus. Just outside the Old City we visit the Mt of Olives and enjoy a great view of the old city of from above. Then we walk along the Palm Sunday road to the Dominus Flevit Chapel, the Garden Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations.

2 hours

Western Wall

We enter the walled old city through one of its gates. See the Wailing Wall, the last remnants of the Temple in Jerusalem, where Jews all over the world come to pray. If open, we visit the Temple Mount with the Dome of the Rock.

30 mins

Via Dolorosa

Through the colorful bazaars walk to the Via Dolorosa and with the 14 Stations of the Cross ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

2 hours

Jerusalem

Continue to your hotel in Jerusalem and overnight.

30 mins

Breakfast

Day 3
Bethlehem – Yad Vashem – Israel Museum – Jerusalem Hotel
3 Stops

Bethlehem

Today we hit the road to Bethlehem in the West Bank, just a 20 minutes drive from Jerusalem. The major attraction is the ancient Church of the Nativity, where one can touch the very place where Jesus was born. You will also feel the presence od the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, when entering the West Bank through the 700 km long Separation Wall. Time to walk along the barrier wall and see the protest art in form of graffitis.

2 hours

Yad Vashem

Back in Jerusalem visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Remembrance Centre.

1 hour

Israel Museum

Visit the Israel Museum, an important art and archaeology museum. See the famous Dead Sea Scrolls in the Shrine of the Book and the model of Jerusalem in the Second Temple period. Continue to your hotel.

1 hour

Breakfast

Day 4
Masada – Eid Gedi – Dead Sea – Jerusalem Hotel
4 Stops

Masada

Pickup from your hotel lobby and head for the desert fortress Masada. Learn about the heroic story of the Jewish fighters who preferred to commit suicide instead of living under Roman rule. Ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans. Visit the remains of the walls, the palace, synagogue, water cisterns.

2 hours

Eid Gedi

Short ride to the Oasis of Ein Gedi, known since the days of King David. Ein Gedi, where four springs with fresh water meet the desert sun, is a place to enjoy the rich and unique flora and fauna.

1 hour

Dead Sea

Continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. The water of the lake is so salty, it allows you to float.

1 hour

Jerusalem Hotel

Drive back to your hotel in Jerusalem.

1 hour

Breakfast

Day 5
Nazareth – Capernaum – Mt of Beatitudes – Sea of Galilee – Tiberias Hotel
5 Stops

Nazareth

Head to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, the Church of St. Joseph and if you wish stroll in the Old City market.

1 hour

Capernaum

Next visit will be to Capernaum, the home of St. Peter. See the nearby archaeological excavations of the synagogue and community.

1 hour

Mt of Beatitudes

A short hop to Mt of Beatitudes where Jesus held the Sermon of the Mount. Nowadays you find here a Franciscan Church and a tranquil garden.

1 hour

Sea of Galilee

End the day with a scenic boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.

1.5 hours

Tiberias

Proceed to your hotel in Tiberias and overnight.

1 hour

Breakfast

Day 6
Golan Heights – Safed –Tiberias Hotel
3 Stops

Golan Heights

Today we head to the Golan Heights. A short hike takes you up to Mt Bental to have great panoramic views. You find here also an old bunker of the Israeli Forces. Next stop is Banias, a national park with lush forests and streams. Here you have time for a walk to a waterfall, with 10 meters the largest in Israel. Continue to Nimrod’s Fortress from the 13th century with brilliant views of the Golan and towards the road to Damascus. Travel to Safed (Tzaf), the centre of Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism.

3 hours

Safed

Breakfast at the hotel. We drive to Safed is one of the four holy cities in Judaism. We tour the Ashkenazi Ari Synagogue, the Caro Synagogue and see the cemetery where many great scholars and rabbis are buried. Time to explore the alleys and winding stairways of the Artists’ Quarter.

1 hour

Tiberias

Return to your hotel and overnight.

1 hour

Breakfast

Day 7
Akko – Haifa – Caesarea – Jaffa – Tel Aviv Hotel
4 Stops

Akko

Drive 1.5 hours to the Crusader port city of Akko (Acre). Major attractions are the Hospitaller Fortress with its underground halls, the Templar tunnel and the largest prison during the British Mandate. From here we make our way back south along the Mediterranean coastline onto Haifa.

1 hour

Haifa

Start on Mt. Carmel with a visit of the Stella Maris Church, leading into a small cave where Prophet Elijah lived for a while. Visit the beautiful Baha’i Gardens with its 19 terraces and the Shrine of the Bab. The Baha’i faith developed in the 19th century, and this is one of their religious places. Beneath the gardens you find the German Colony, where you have time for a stroll.

1.5 hours

Caesarea

Proceed 30 minutes to Caesarea Maritima. Built under Herold the Great the harbor offered space for up to 300 ships! In Caesarea was also the headquarter of Pontius Pilate, yes, the one, who ordered the crucifixion of Jesus. See the ruins of a Roman theater, once used for chariot races and gladiator fights, the remains of Herod's palace and the aqueduct with a beautiful beach in front of it.

1 hour

Tel Aviv

Continue to your hotel in Tel Aviv and overnight.

1 hour

Breakfast

Day 8
Tel Aviv Free Day
1 Stop

Tel Aviv

Spend your leisure day at one of the sandy beaches or walk along the promenade to Jaffa. Browse the street markets, visit the interesting Joseph Bau House or the Palmach Museum; whatever you decide for, time will fly.

Breakfast

Day 9
Tel Aviv – Ben Gurion Airport
1 Stop

Ben Gurion Airport

At a pre-arranged time, transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure. Say farewell to the Holy Land!

30 mins

Breakfast

Inclusions

Transfers in private, a/c, vehicle.

3 nights hotel accommodation in Tel Aviv.

2 nights hotel accommodation in Jerusalem.

2 nights hotel accommodation in Tiberias.

Entrance fees to the mentioned sites.

Boat ride at the Sea of Galilee.

Bottled water on board vehicle.

Exclusions

Airfare.

Travel Insurance.

Israel Entry Visa.

Escort guide.

Meals and beverage not stated.

Tips, portage, and private expenses.

Others not mentioned in the inclusions.

Practical Info

• Please note that the tour to Bethlehem can be cancelled without prior notice due to security circumstances.
• Official check in time at hotels 15:00 – check out time at hotels 12:00.
• We do not check the availability of accommodation when planning your trip. Once you booked and any hotel is not available, we search an alternative and inform you.
• Breakfast at hotels is served in the main restaurant.
• The driver/tour guide escorts you according to the booked itinerary, he is not 24/7 at your disposal.
• All guides in Israel are licensed by the Ministry of Tourism and are not part of our team.
• It is not permitted to bring telescopes or drones without permission to Jordan.
• The old city of Jerusalem is closed to private vehicles.
• The Western Wall area is open every day. However please note that on Friday evenings and Saturdays, tourists are not allowed to take any photos.
• Temple Mount Opening Hours: Mon-Thu, winter time: 07:30-10:30, 12:30-13:30 – Mon-Thu, summer time: 08:30-11:30, 13:30-14:30 - Fri & Sat closed.
• For the visit of religious sites you need to dress modestly and cover shoulders and knees.
• For the Dead Sea beach don’t forget flip flops and water sandals.

How to Book this Tour

- After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 14 days before tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 25 $USD of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 31 days before departure.
• 25% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 30 to 08 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 07 to 01 days before departure or no show.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.

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