Amazing 6 days to the Holy Land

Ben Gurion Airport, Israel - Ben Gurion Airport, Israel
  • Orthodox Church of Mary Magdalene
  • Church of Beatitudes
  • Basilica of the Dormition
  • Capernaum

Details

6 Days | 5 Nights

Tour Types: Private
Runs: Every day
Accommodation: 4* Hotels
Minimum Age:

Tour Description


This 6 Days Holy Land Tour is a spiritual journey that takes you to significant religious sites in Israel and the Palestinian territories. It is designed for travellers seeking a deeper understanding of the Abrahamic faiths, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The tour includes visits to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, and other notable destinations. You will explore ancient historical sites, walk in the footsteps of biblical figures, and engage in religious ceremonies and rituals.

Highlights

  • Trace the path of Jesus' crucifixion.
  • Explore the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock.
  • Sail on the historic waters where Jesus is said to have walked on and performed miracles.
  • Step inside the birthplace of Jesus and marvel at the beautifully preserved ancient church.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Tel Aviv Airport – Jerusalem    

1 Stop

1

Tel Aviv Airport

Arrive to Ben Gurion Airport. Enjoy a private transfer of around 50 minutes to your hotel in Jerusalem. Time to rest or start your own explorations in the Holy City. Overnight Jerusalem Hotel.

2 hours

Day 2
Bethlehem – Jericho – Jordan River – Jerusalem    

4 Stops

1

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.

2 hours

2

Jericho

Drive to Jericho, believed to be the oldest city, but definitely the lowest settlement in the world. Start with a photo stop at the old Sycamore Tree. According to the Bible the tax collector Zacchaeus climbed up on this tree to have a better look at Jesus.

1 hour

3

Jordan River

Continue to the Jordan river where Jesus was baptize by John the Baptist.

1.5 hours

4

Jerusalem

Return to your hotel and overnight in Jerusalem.

1 hour

Day 3
Jerusalem Old City – Mt Olives – Mahane Yehuda - Jerusalem    

3 Stops

1

Jerusalem Old City

Rise and shine for an early start of your Jerusalem tour. We enter the Old City through the Lion’s Gate, known also as St. Stephen’s Gate; stopping at St. Anne's Church and the Pool of Bethesda. Then we follow the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The church is built over the place where Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected.

4 hours

2

Mt Olives

Afternoon short drive to the Mount of Olives for a spectacular view of the city and the most important Jewish cemetery. Walk down Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane. We see along the way the Chapel of Ascension, the Pater Noster Church, the Dominus Flevit Church and the Maria Magdalena Church, marking all important events in the life of Jesus.

2 hours

3

Mahane Yehuda

Ending the day at Mahane Yehuda market to watch the locals shop and smell the culinary delights of the little cafés. Overnight Jerusalem hotel.

1 hour

Day 4
Masada – Ein Gedi – Dead Sea – Jerusalem    

4 Stops

1

Masada

After breakfast we drive around 2 hours to Masada. It is an important archaeological site and a symbol of Jewish heroism. In 66 AD the Great Revolt of the Jews against the Romans broke out, and a group, known as the Sicarii, took over Masada. The Romans besieged several months the fortress and when it became clear they will take over, all Jewish inhabitants of Masada committed suicide. Nowadays a cable car ride takes you up and down to the top. High above the surrounding desert explore the excavated ruins of the castle, the storerooms, and the cisterns.

2 hours

2

Ein 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

3

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.

1.5 hours

4

Jerusalem

Drive back to your hotel in Jerusalem.

1 hour

Day 5
Nazareth – Sea of Galilee – Capernaum – Tabgha – Yardenit – Jerusalem    

6 Stops

1

Nazareth

Breakfast at the hotel. We drive 30 minutes to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus. Visit the Church of the Annunciation, marking the spot where the angel Gabriel informed Maria about her pregnancy. See also Mary’s Well whose waters are believed to have healing powers, and if you like St Joseph’s Church, where the carpentry shop thought to have existed.

1 hour

2

Sea of Galilee

Have a scenic boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.

1.5 hours

3

Tabgha

A short ride and you reach Tabgha, where the miracle of multiplication of loaves and fishes took place. See the Church of the Multiplication and the Church of the Primacy right on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.

1 hour

4

Mt of Beatitudes

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

1 hour

5

Capernaum

Last stop to Capernaum, once a fishing village, home to the apostles James, Peter, Andrew and John. Visit the remains of the House of Peter and the 4th century synagogue.

1 hour

6

Jerusalem

Return to your hotel in Jerusalem and overnight.

2 hours

Day 6
Jerusalem – Tel Aviv Airport    

1 Stop

1

Tel Aviv Airport

Check-out and pickup hotel lobby. Transfer about one hour to Ben Gurion Airport and time to say goodbye to the Holy Land.

1.5 hours

Inclusions


  • Transfers in private, a/c, vehicle.
  • 5 hotel accommodation with breakfast in Jerusalem.
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned sites.
  • Boat ride at the Sea of Galilee.

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.  

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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