Israel Holyland Tour

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Retrace history on this 7-night tour through Israel. You'll get to see firsthand the places written about in the Bible and history books as you proceed from your starting point in Tel Aviv all the way through to Jerusalem. Connect with your spiritual roots as you make your way through sites such as King David's Tomb on the Mount of Olives, the Mount of Beatit...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Guided visits of Caesarea, Muhraka, Megiddo & Acre
    • Guided visits of Tiberias, Capernaum, Tabgha, Mount of Beatitudes & Banias, with boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
    • Guided visits of Cana, Yardenit, Nazareth & Beit Shean
    • Guided visit to the Qumran Caves, Masada & Dead Sea, with opportunity to float on the Dead Sea

What's this trip about?

    Retrace history on this 7-night tour through Israel. You'll get to see firsthand the places written about in the Bible and history books as you proceed from your starting point in Tel Aviv all the way through to Jerusalem. Connect with your spiritual roots as you make your way through sites such as King David's Tomb on the Mount of Olives, the Mount of Beatitudes, and take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.  Helpful links for travel to Israel: Visa & Passport Info Vaccines & Medications Info

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityTel Aviv
End CityIsrael

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Religious
  • Holy Land

Destinations

  • Israel

Attractions

  • Galilee

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Tel Aviv (TLV)
    • Round-trip airport transfers
    • 1 night in Tel Aviv at the Prima City Hotel, or similar
    • 2 nights in Galilee at the Kibbutz Lavi (Eden Wing), or similar
    • Guided visits of Caesarea, Muhraka, Megiddo, & Acre
    • Guided visits of Tiberias, Capernaum, Tabgha, Mount of Beatitudes & Banias, with boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
    • 4 nights in Jerusalem at the Prima Park Hotel Jerusalem, or similar
    • Guided visits of Cana, Yardenit, Nazareth & Beit Shean
    • Guided tour of the Mount of Olives, Church of All Nations, King David's Tomb & Room of the Last Supper on Mt. Zion
    • Guided tour of the Old City of Jerusalem, with the Jewish & Christian quarters, Temple Mount, Church of Holy Sepulchre & Garden Tomb
    • Guided tour of the New City, with the Church of Visitation, the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, Israel Museum & Shrine of the Book
    • Guided tour of Bethlehem, with Shepherds' Field, Manger Square & Church of the Nativity
    • Guided visit to the Qumran Caves, Masada & Dead Sea, with opportunity to float on the Dead Sea
    • Breakfast daily & 6 dinners
    • Coachservices as mentioned in itinerary, in air-conditionedluxury vehicle
    • Governmentlicensed, English-speaking tour guide on the specified touring days Please note: passengers are asked to limit their luggage to one medium suitcase and one carry-on in order to be accommodated on the coach. Modest dress is required for visiting holy sites (no shorts or sleeveless shirts). Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Program sequence subject to change and will be confirmed 30 days prior to travel.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Tel Aviv!

Arrive in Tel Aviv, then enjoy a transfer to your accommodation. After settling, consider taking a stroll along the city's waterfront embankment or dining out at a local restaurant. Try all the Israeli specialties like hummus and falafel! 

Day 2 Tel Aviv - Galilee

Depart Tel Aviv and make your way through Caesarea, Mount Carmel, Megiddo, and Acre. Visit the Roman aqueduct in Caesarea, the site of the confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, and more! 

Day 3 Galilee

After a quick tour in Tiberias, you'll take to the Sea of Galilee then stop by the Yigal Alon center. Next, you'll Make your way to Capernaum, followed by a drive to the Banias Springs and a tour of the Golan Heights before returning to Galilee for the evening. 

Day 4 Galilee - Jerusalem

After breakfast, you'll head for Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle. Then, you'll tour Nazareth and Beit Shean to see the excavated Roman city and amphitheater. After the tours, you'll proceed along the Jordan Valley to Jerusalem, where you will stay for the remainder of the trip. 

Day 5 Jerusalem

Today, you'll visit the Mount of Olives, enter the Old City to walk through the Cardo and visit the Jewish and Christian quarters, and drive to the Garden Tomb. Don't forget to wear comfortable walking shoes! 

Day 6 Jerusalem

A visit to Ein Karem is on today's schedule, where you'll see the Church of Visitation. Then, you'll stop at Yad Vashem, see Israel Museum, then proceed to Bethlehem to explore the birthplace of Jesus before returning to Jerusalem for the evening. 

Day 7 Jerusalem

Today, you'll venture through the hills to the Qumran caves. you'll continue to Masada and ride a cable car to the top of the mountain to explore the fortress. After that, you'll have a chance to take a dip in the Dead Sea before returning to Jerusalem for the night.  

Day 8 Depart Israel

It's time to pack up your things, say goodbye to the Holy Land, and head for home!

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Last Updated: 10/16/2024

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