12 Day Israel, Ancient & Modern Culture 2016 Itinerary
12 days
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Small Group Tour
2 Tel Aviv, 1 Haifa, 2 Galilee, 1 Dead Sea, 4 Jerusalem
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Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
- Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals. Visit Old Jaffa, the ancient port city known for its biblical links with Solomon, Jonah and St. Peter Walking tour in Tel Aviv highlights the splendid Bauhaus architecture, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site In Haifa, view the Baha'i Shrine and see the magnificent and serene Baha'i Gardens Descend by cable car to the magical underwater grottos and sea caves at Rosh Hanikra Enjoy wine tasting and a vineyard tour at a boutique hilltop winery in the Golan Heights Visit the Hula Valley Nature Reserve; view the multimedia presentation about this unique ecosystem Pamper yourself in the warm thermal pools or float in the waters of the Dead Sea On the fabled mountaintop of Masada, you'll be transported back in time to the days of King Herod Discover the "golden" city of Jerusalem, one of the oldest and holiest cities in the world Participate in the Temple Mount "Sifting Project" of ancient rubble dating back to the Temple period In Jerusalem, share a Sabbath Dinner with a family at their private home - a feast of local favorites! Attend a fabulous performance of the dramatic "Sound & Light Show" at David's Citadel Visit the Jerusalem Archaeological Park and Davidson Center offering a window into Jerusalem's glorious past
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2 Tel Aviv, 1 Haifa, 2 Galilee, 1 Dead Sea, 4 Jerusalem
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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Round trip international flights New York-Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 10 nights accommodations
- 2 nights Tel Aviv 1 night Haifa 2 nights Galilee 1 night Dead Sea 4 nights Jerusalem Hotel porterage All transfers and sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles 17 meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners (including a home hosted lunch and farewell dinner) Bottled water during sightseeing excursions. Coffee and tea served with all meals. Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for Israel
Depart for Israel
DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Tel Aviv
Shalom! Welcome to Israel! Arrive in the bustling cosmopolitan city of Tel Aviv, nestled on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea; transfer to your hotel. Time to rest and relax before tonight's briefing with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers on the exciting journey that awaits you in Israel
Overnight: Tel Aviv
DAY 3, Thursday - Ayalon Institute, Ancient Jaffa, Energetic Tel Aviv
A drive south takes you to Rehovot, one of the first communities founded in modern Israel. Visit the Ayalon Institute to hear the fascinating story of this underground clandestine ammunition factory built during the British Mandate in the struggle for the establishment o...
DAY 4, Friday - Caesarea, Atlit Detention Camp, Lunch at a Druze Village, Baha'i Gardens
Travel north along the azure blue Mediterranean coast to magnificent Caesarea, named by King Herod in honor of Augustus Caesar. This extraordinary archaeological site reveals impressive Roman and Crusader ruins, including an ancient amphitheater and aqueduct. Then, on to...
DAY 5, Saturday - Crusader Acre, Rosh Hanikra, Nazareth, Galilee Kibbutz
A scenic drive takes you this morning to the rugged terrain of the northernmost tip of Israel and the gleaming white cliffs of Rosh Hanikra. Here, descend by cable car to the astonishing underwater grottoes and sea caves, a magical world of nature in all of its splendor....
DAY 6, Sunday - Hula Valley Wetlands, Mystical Safed, Golan Heights, Wine Tasting
Begin the day at the Hula Valley wetlands, one of the most important nature reserves in the world. This unique ecosystem provides a crucial resting and "refueling" place for migrating birds including cranes, storks, pelicans and flamingos. The bird population in the vall...
DAY 7, Monday - Mt. of Beatitudes, Yardenit, Beit Alpha*, Beit Shean, Dead Sea
Morning visit to the Mount of Beatitudes with its stunning gardens and picturesque church, where Jesus is believed to have delivered his Sermon on the Mount. Stop at the unique Yardenit Baptismal Site, located where the Jordan River flows out of the Sea of Galilee and in...
DAY 8, Tuesday - Fortress of Masada, "Golden" Jerusalem
Ascend by cable car to the pinnacle of the ancient fortress of Masada, the last stronghold of the Zealots in their struggle against the Romans. You'll be transported back in time to the days of King Herod on this fabled mountaintop, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site....
DAY 9, Wednesday - Yad Vashem, Israel Museum, Machane Yehuda
You wake in Jerusalem, one of the oldest and holiest cities in the world, home to three of the world’s largest religions. The discovery begins with a visit to Yad Vashem, memorial to the Holocaust. Walk through the Museum, the Children's Pavilion and along the Avenue of ...
DAY 10, Thursday - Old City of Jerusalem
Morning walking tour of the Old City begins at Mt. Zion; visit the Room of the Last Supper and the Tomb of King David. From here, continue to the magnificently restored Jewish Quarter and walk along the Cardo, a colonnaded main street of Byzantine Jerusalem. Then, enter ...
DAY 11, Friday - Davidson Center, Western Wall Tunnel, Home Hosted Shabbat Dinner
Your last day in Jerusalem begins at the extraordinary Jerusalem Archaeological Park and Davidson Center that offers a window into Jerusalem's glorious past, showcased by advanced visualization technology. Walk on roads built by Herod the Great, traversed by multitudes o...
DAY 12, Saturday - Depart Israel
L'hitraot and Bon Voyage! Transfer to the airport for your return flight
Meals: Breakfast
*Beit Alpha is closed from Sep 1-Oct 1, 2016 for renovation. During this time, the tour will stop at Hamat archaeological site in Tiberias.
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Last Updated: 2/1/2018
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Half Day Bethlehem 2:00 PM On this excursion, you will leave the State of Israel and cross the border to the Palestinian Authority. You will leave your Israeli guide and driver on the Israeli side, and upon arriving into the West Bank, you will be met by your Palestinian tour guide who will accompany you on this tour to Bethlehem. Large groups will necessarily split into smaller groups utilizing local shuttle buses, which will take you to visit the Church of the Nativity, commemorating the birthplace of Jesus Christ, with many restoration projects instituted throughout the years. Presently the facade of the Church of the Nativity is encircled by the high walls of the three convents: the Franciscan on the northeast side, and the Greek Orthodox and the Armenian Orthodox on the southeast side. A shopping stop for local souvenirs and olive wood handicrafts, a principal source of local income, is included in the tour.
Please note that Bethlehem is located six miles south of Jerusalem in the West Bank and governed by the Palestinian National Authority.
The Church is currently undergoing renovations which are scheduled to continue through 2017. Expect to see scaffolding on parts of the structure, and as work is ongoing, there may be construction noise during normal visit hours.
Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 10 Price : $33 Half Day Bethlehem 2:00 PM On this excursion, you will leave the State of Israel and cross the border to the Palestinian Authority. You will leave your Israeli guide and driver on the Israeli side, and upon arriving into the West Bank, you will be met by your Palestinian tour guide who will accompany you on this tour to Bethlehem. Large groups will necessarily split into smaller groups utilizing local shuttle buses, which will take you to visit the Church of the Nativity, commemorating the birthplace of Jesus Christ, with many restoration projects instituted throughout the years. Presently the facade of the Church of the Nativity is encircled by the high walls of the three convents: the Franciscan on the northeast side, and the Greek Orthodox and the Armenian Orthodox on the southeast side. A shopping stop for local souvenirs and olive wood handicrafts, a principal source of local income, is included in the tour.
Please note that Bethlehem is located six miles south of Jerusalem in the West Bank and governed by the Palestinian National Authority.
The Church is currently undergoing renovations which are scheduled to continue through 2017. Expect to see scaffolding on parts of the structure, and as work is ongoing, there may be construction noise during normal visit hours.
Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 10 Price : $33
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Additional Information: Land only prices do not include arrival/departure transfers.
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