Fascinating Israel

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This is an escorted tour. It’s perfect if you prefer not to do your own driving and want to see as many sights as you can during your vacation. Please note: GOOD NEWS - The local tour operator will no longer require a COVID-19 vaccination for travelers as of March 1, 2023.  For travelers departing before March 1, the tour operator requires that trave...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    This is an escorted tour. It’s perfect if you prefer not to do your own driving and want to see as many sights as you can during your vacation. Please note: GOOD NEWS - The local tour operator will no longer require a COVID-19 vaccination for travelers as of March 1, 2023.  For travelers departing before March 1, the tour operator requires that travelers aged 12 and older provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English, for all vacations. Proof of vaccination must be completed at least 14 days prior to the tour start date. *Exceptions apply to children who do not qualify for vaccination. Immerse yourself in spiritual wonder on this 8-night journey through Israel’s most fascinating historical and biblical sights! Your guided tour will begin in the vibrant city of Tel Aviv and come to an end in the Old City of Jerusalem. In between, you'll stay overnight in Haifa and Kibbutz, visit the Dead Sea, the walled city of Acre, the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem, and much more! You'll also explore incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites, like Baha’i Shrine, Masada, and several others. During the trip, you'll also visit the site of David’s victory over Goliath in the Valley of Elah near Latrun, go on a walking tour of the ancient port city of Jaffa, and explore the underground Crusader city in Acre. You’ll see the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, as well as the site of the first miracle in Cana. You’ll even get to experience authentic kibbutz life! While this tour is entrenched in religious history, it goes beyond temples and shrines to offer personal experiences and stunning natural beauty. Cruise atop the Sea of Galilee and take in a panoramic view of the Lake Tiberias. Gaze out the window as you drive along stunning blue coasts near Tel Aviv and Jaffa! With transportation and guided sightseeing included, you’ll get to know Israel front to back.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityTel Aviv
End CityTel Aviv

Destinations

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Tel Aviv (TLV)
    • Round-trip airport transfers
    • Accommodation in hotels listed, or similar: 2 nights in Tel Aviv at the Herods Hotel Tel Aviv
    • 1 night in Haifa at the Dan Panorama Haifa Hotel
    • 1 night in Kibbutz at the Kibbutz Lavi Hotel
    • 4 nights in Jerusalem at the Dan Panorama Jerusalem Guided sightseeing as described in the itinerary, including the following: Visit to the Monastery of the Trappist Monks in Latrun
    • Walking tour of Jaffa
    • Tour of a Roman Amphitheater and Crusader fortress in Caesarea
    • Visit to the Baha’I Shrine
    • Visit to the Church of the Annunciation
    • Cruise on the Sea of Galilee
    • Mount of Beatitudes & Jordan River
    • Excursion to Masada & the Dead Sea
    • Tour of Yad Vashem & Bethlehem
    • Walking tour of Jerusalem Full Israeli breakfast daily and 6 three-course dinners
    • Services of a Professional Travel Director
    • Transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach or minibus (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
    • Hotel tips, taxes, porterage and service charges **Note: Children must be 8 years or older at time of travel.

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Tel Aviv!

Touch down in Tel Aviv! Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your first hotel and check into your room. Once you're all settled, enjoy a delicious welcome dinner with your traveling companions and tour director! 

Day 2 Tel Aviv - Excursion to Valley of Elah - Latrun - Jaffa - Tel Aviv

After breakfast, drive into the ancient land of the Philistines and into the Valley of Elah. Stop at the site of David's victory over the Philistine champion, Goliath, and hear about this significant biblical event.

Later, refresh your memory with the tal...

Day 3 Tel Aviv - Caesarea - Acre - Haifa

Recharge with breakfast, then begin your tour of the Holy Land with Caesarea, an amazing place to learn about the Roman and Crusader presence in the country. Visit the Roman Amphitheater and the impressive Crusader Fortress, then admire Herod's stadium and harb...

Day 4 Haifa - Nazareth - Cana - Sea of Galilee - Kibbutz

Take a scenic drive to Nazareth in Galilee, where you'll visit the contemporary Church of the Annunciation. Next, travel on to Cana, where Jesus changed water into wine at a wedding! To this day, many couples renew their wedding vows at this sacred destination....

Day 5 Kibbutz - Mount of Beatitudes - Capernaum - Bet She'an - Jerusalem

As you head toward the Sea of Galilee, pay a visit to the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount! Continue onward to Capernaum, where Jesus recruited his first followers among the local fishermen. 

Ride along the ruins of Kursi...

Day 6 Jerusalem - Excursion to Masada & The Dead Sea

Snap photos as you drive through the Judean wilderness to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the surface of the earth. Enjoy stunning scenery as you follow the road between the famously salty water and the majestic desert mountains! Catch striking glimpses of th...

Day 7 Jerusalem - Excursion to Yad Vashem - Israel Museum - Bethlehem

After breakfast, enjoy a history-packed morning. Visit Yad Vashem, the "World Holocaust Remembrance Center," then continue to the Israel Museum, where you'll see the Shrine of the Book and the Dead Sea Scrolls, as well as a scale model of Jerusalem at the time ...

Day 8 Jerusalem - Excursion to the Old City

Enjoy a pleasant breakfast, then start your last full day in Israel by visiting the Garden Tomb. After a stunning view of the city from the revered Mount of Olives, begin your walking tour of the Old City! See the Chapel of Dominus Flevit, designed in the shape...

Day 9 Depart Tel Aviv

Wave goodbye to the Holy Land and enjoy a comfortable transfer to the airport. Spend your flight home replaying warm memories and planning your next trip. 

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Price per day$465
Last Updated: 8/9/2023

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