Israel Escape

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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. Proo...

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

What's this trip about?

    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. Spend seven nights getting to know Israel! Enjoy a carefully planned itinerary of escorted tours through the Holy Land designed to give you a detailed look into the history and heritage of the area. Walk in the Garden of Gethsemane, swim in the Dead Sea, and visit the Monastery of the Trappist Monks, all while learning about Israel's fascinating legacy.  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

Destinations

  • Israel

Attractions

  • Haifa
  • Jerusalem
  • Tel Aviv

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Roundtrip economy class airfare to Tel Aviv (TLV)
    • Accommodation in hotels listed, or similar: 1 night in Tel Aviv at Herod's Hotel Tel Avivor the Dan Panorama Tel Aviv
    • 2 nights in Haifa at Leonardo Plazaor the Dan Panorama Haifa
    • 4 nights inJerusalem at the Dan Jerusalem or the Ramada Jerusalem Guided sightseeing as described in the itinerary, including the following: Visit to the Roman Amphitheater and Crusader Fortress
    • Visit to the Church of Annunciation
    • Visit to the Baha’i Shrine, Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum, Baptismal site at the Jordan River
    • Cruise on the Sea of Galilee
    • Visit to the Monastery of the Trappist Monks and the Church of the Nativity
    • Visit to the Israel Museum, Yad Vashem Memorial, Mount Zion and the Upper Room, and the Tomb of King David
    • Visit to the Garden Tomb, Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall
    • Visit to the Dead Sea Breakfast daily and 4 dinners
    • Services of a Professional Travel Director
    • Transportation by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
    • Hotel tips, taxes, porterage and service charges

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Tel Aviv!

Settle into your accommodations and enjoy the evening's welcome dinner with your travel companions and tour director. 

Day 2 Haifa

Head to Jaffa to walk through the port then continue to Caesarea to explore! After that, you'll move on to Haifa, where you'll be staying for the next two nights. 

Day 3 Haifa

After breakfast, you'll set out for the golden-domed Baha'i Shrine, followed by a visit to the Mount of the Beatitudes. After that, you'll see Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee before returning to your hotel for the evening. 

Day 4 Haifa - Jerusalem

Today's schedule includes a trip to the Valley of Elah, where David and Goliath battled. Then, you'll visit the Monastery of the Trappist Monks in Latrun, proceed to Bethlehem to see Shepherd's Field, then arrive in Jerusalem where you will be staying for the duration of the trip.

Day 5 Jerusalem

After breakfast, visit the Israel Museum, followed by the Yad Vashem Memorial. After that, you'll continue to Mount Zion, where you can visit several significant sites such as the tomb of King David, and the Upper Room.   

Day 6 Jerusalem

On this day, you'll head into the Old City. Begin with a visit to the Garden Tomb and the Mount of Olives. After that, you'll see the Garden of Gethsemane, Via Dolorosa, and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. You'll also have a chance to visit the Western Wall. 

Day 7 Jerusalem

On the last day of touring, you will head through the desert to the Dead Sea, where you can explore Masada and the beautiful sea itself. This evening, you'll partake in a farewell dinner with your travel companions before you pack up your things and say goodbye.

Day 8 Depart Israel

Today, you'll board your flight home! 

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Price per day$421
Last Updated: 8/9/2023

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