Following the Footsteps of Faith: An 8-Day Holy Land Pilgrimage

Ben Gurion Airport, Israel - Ben Gurion Airport, Israel
  • Caesarea
  • Dormition Abbey
  • Golan Heights Views
  • Jerusalem Old City

Details

8 Days | 7 Nights

Tour Types: Private
Runs: Every day
Accommodation: 4* Hotels
Minimum Age: 18

Tour Description


This expedition will lead you to a plethora of Israel's biblical and sacred locations. Witness the meticulously restored amphitheater in Caesarea, savor the picturesque vistas in Haifa, explore the iconic Bahai Shrine with its grand dome, and experience an overnight stay in a Kibbutz. Journey alongside the Jordan Valley to partake in an archaeological excavation, trace the path of Jesus Christ along the Via Dolorosa in the Old City, and in the New City, pay a visit to the Israel Museum, where the illustrious Dead Sea Scrolls are showcased.

Highlights

  • Step into the pages of the Bible as you visit sacred biblical sites.
  • Marvel at the stunning vistas in Haifa.
  • Visit the renowned Dead Sea Scrolls at the Israel Museum
  • Walk Through Time as uncover the mysteries of the past with each step.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Ben Gurion Airport - Tel Aviv    

1 Stop

1

Ben Gurion Airport

Shalom and welcome to Israel! You will be met at Ben Gurion Airport and transferred to your hotel. With no activities planned, you are free to relax or explore your neighbourhood. Overnight Tel Aviv Hotel.

30 mins

Day 2
Tel Aviv - Caesarea - Meggido - Druze Village - Haifa    

3 Stops

1

Caesarea

Breakfast, then drive north along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the Holyland. See the excavations of the Crusader city and Roman port, aqueduct and the amphitheater, which has been restored to its former glory as a concert venue.

1 hour

2

Meggido

Proceed to Meggido to see the excavations of King Solomon's stables and 20 layers of civilization.

1 hour

3

Haifa

Continue your tour to visit the Druze village on Mount Carmel and to Haifa.

1 hour

Day 3
Haifa Visit - Akko - Safed - Kibbutz Tiberias    

4 Stops

1

Haifa

Breakfast, then start your tour of Haifa at the summit of Mount Carmel for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Haifa Bay and Western Galilee. Continue to the golden domed Bahai shrine to visit the exotic Persian gardens.

1 hour

2

Akko

Drive to Akko to visit the Crypt of St. John and the underground Crusader city.

1 hour

3

Safed

Proceed to Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism, visit the ancient synagogue and the artists' colony.

2 hours

4

Tiberias

Continue to Tiberias for dinner and overnight at Kibbutz.

1 hour

Day 4
Capernaum - Nazareth - Jericho - Jerusalem    

4 Stops

1

Capernaum

After breakfast, visit Capernaum to see the ruins of the synagogue and the town of Jesus.

1 hour

2

Nazareth

Proceed to Nazareth for a visit to the church of Annunciation.

1 hour

3

Jericho

Drive along the Jordan Valley via Jericho the world's oldest city, visiting the archaeological dig Tel Es Sultan, Hisham's Palace and take the cable car top the Mountain of Temptation.

1 hour

4

Jerusalem

Continue to your hotel in Jerusalem and overnight.

1 hour

Day 5
Jerusalem - Jerusalem Old City - Jerusalem    

1 Stop

1

Jerusalem Old City

After breakfast, we start our tour with an introduction to the city from the top of The Mount of Olives, and then walk down to the Garden of Gethsemane. We also visit the "Wailing Wall", the last remnants of the Temple in Jerusalem. We continue in the footsteps of Jesus along the Stations of the Via Dolorosa, Jesus' "Way of Suffering", and unto the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where Jesus was crucified and buried. The Via Dolorosa also passes through the Old City's oriental "Suq" (Bazaar). At the end of the day we visit King David's Tomb and the "Room of the Last Supper", the Ceanaculum. Overnight Jerusalem.

8 hours

Day 6
Bethlehem - Ein Karem - Jerusalem    

2 Stops

1

Bethlehem

We drive to explore Bethlehem, where we first visit the ancient Church of the Nativity, where we can really touch the very place where Jesus was born. Built by St. Helena already in the 4th century, it has been an active church and never destroyed ever since! Here St. Hieronymus wrote the first Latin translation of the Bible - the "Volgata". We shall also visit the "Milk Grotto" and the "Shepherds Fields". Please note that the tour of Bethlehem can be cancelled without prior notice due to security circumstances.

2 hours

2

Ein Karem

Returning to Jerusalem, we drive to the picturesque village Ein Karem, the place where John the Baptist was born. We will visit the "St. John in the Mountains" church, built on the place where the house of St. John was standing. We will also visit the Church of Visitation, where St. Mary visited Elisabeth out in the vineyard, and prophesied her the birth of St. John. Overnight in Jerusalem.

1 hour

Day 7
Jerusalem New City - Tel Aviv    

2 Stops

1

Jerusalem New City

This day is dedicated to Jerusalem's New City: We visit the famous "Menorah" (Candelabra) situated outside the "Knesset", Israel's parliament, and the Israel Museum with the "Shrine of the Book", where the "Dead Sea Scrolls" are exhibited, the Model of Jerusalem at the time of the 2nd Temple. Visit Yad Vashem Museum & Machne Yehuda Market.

3 hours

2

Tel Aviv

In the afternoon transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv and overnight.

1 hour

Day 8
Tel Aviv - Ben Gurion Airport    

1 Stop

1

Ben Gurion Airport

Breakfast at hotel, check out, transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your departure.

30 mins

Inclusions


  • Transfers in private, A/C, new vehicle.
  • English Speaking Tour Guide (day 2 - 7).
  • 2x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Tel Aviv.
  • 1x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Haifa.
  • 1x accommodation with breakfast and dinner in Kibbutz Tiberias.
  • 3x hotel accommodation with breakfast in Jerusalem.
  • Entrance fees to mentioned sites.

Exclusions


  •  Airfare.  
  •  Travel Insurance.  
  •  Entry Visa Israel.  
  •  Meals and Beverages not stated.  
  •  Tips and personal expenses.  
  •  Others not mentioned in the inclusions.  

Practical Info


• 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.
• All guides in Israel are licensed by the Ministry of Tourism and are not part of our team.
• 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.

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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