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Heritage of the Holy Land

4
(6 Reviews)
From $2,770 AUD
  • 8 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Megiddo, Cana, Tiberias, Capernaum, Tabgha, Golan Heights, Banias, Nazareth, Beit Alfa, Jerusalem, Masada, Dead Sea, Qumran, Bethlehem

    Group Size:
    2 to 45
    Age Range:
    5 to 99
    Languages: English
    Type: Guided Group Tours

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Tour at a Glance

Tour at a Glance

The Holy Land awaits you to see and explore its history

  • Experience both Old & New Jerusalem
  • Visit the Yardenit Baptismal site along the Jordan River
  • Encounter the many biblical sites of Nazareth, Bethlehem and beyond
  • Explore ancient archaeological ruins throughout the country
  • Swim in the salty waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth
  • Start Point:
  • End Point:
  • Stops:
  • Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

Upon arrival into Tel Aviv, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Drive for a visit of the port city of Jaffa (Joppa) where we will take a short walking tour in picturesque alleys of the old, fortified town. We will pass by the house of Simon the Tanner and marvel at the views from the hill top. We drive north along the coastal road – Via Maris, to the archaeological ruins of Caesarea, built by Herod the Great in honour of Augustus Caesar. From here we go on to visit Megiddo where the book of Revelations mentions a great battle at the place called “Armageddon”, an ancient city inhabited continuously for more than five millennia (6000-500 B.C.). After exploring the ancient ruins we drive toward the Sea of Galilee, stopping at Cana to visit the Wedding Church where Jesus performed his first miracle, turning water into wine. Arrive at Tiberias and check-in to your hotel. Overnight in Tiberias.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Visit the sites on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee, the stage for many of the events in Jesus’ life. Drive along the shore of the sea to Capernaum – known as “His Town”, the centre of Jesus ministry where he spent much time healing the sick and performing miracles. On to Tabgha, the site of Christ’s miracle of feeding the 5,000, visiting the Church of Multiplication, where the mosaic floor depicts a basket with loaves and two fishes, and the Church of the Primacy of St Peter, commemorating Jesus’ reinstatement of Peter as chief among the Apostles. Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the sea, where Jesus preached the “Sermon on the Mount” and it is believed that he picked his 12 apostles. Ascend to the Golan Heights to view the panoramic view of the peaks of Mt. Hermon and the rugged Golan plateau. Visit Banias (Caesarea Philippi), one of the sources of the River Jordan, where Jesus took his disciples, revealing his purpose and His Church before his last trip to Jerusalem and where Simon identified Jesus as the messiah. Drive to the southern part of the Sea of Galilee to visit the Yardenit Baptismal Site. Overnight in Tiberias.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Sail on a boat on the Sea of Galilee to experience the tranquillity and scenery little changed during the past 2000 years (subject to conditions and fee). Travel through the Galilee to Nazareth, where Jesus spent his childhood, and the Church of Annunciation, built on the site where archaeologists believe the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary. You will also see Mary’s Well and Joseph’s Church. Visit the ancient synagogue at Beit Alpha, located at the foot of the northern slopes of the Gilboa Mountains which has one of most preserved and beautiful mosaics in Israel. Drive through the Jordan Valley, passing by Jericho, before ascending through the Judean Mountains to Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Travel to Masada, ascending by cable car to tour the ancient fortress. Descend by cable car and visit the ancient city of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Continue to the Dead Sea for a swim (weather permitting). Return to Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Start the day at the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls. Visit to the beautifully renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Enjoy Ein Karem; a picturesque village in the south western outskirts of Jerusalem. This small village has great significance in Christian traditions, since this is where according to tradition John the Baptist was born. Visit Yad Vashem the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established in 1953, located at the foot of Mt. Hertzl. Visit Bethlehem* – the birthplace of Jesus at the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square. Overnight in Jerusalem.

*Bethlehem is under the Palestinian Authority Jurisdiction, subject to security conditions on day of visit.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Enter the Old City of Jerusalem where you will see the Western Wall and the actual site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount. Walk the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, housing both the traditional site of Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection. To the southwest, just outside the Old City, is Mount Zion, with the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus spent his last night and was betrayed by Judas. Enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem – the holy city for each of the world’s three great religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam, from atop the Mount of Olives. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Transfer to Ben Gurion airport for departure. End of services at Tel Aviv airport.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

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What’s included?

Accommodation in 3*, 4* or 5* hotels

Touring with licenced English-speaking guide

Tours as per itinerary

7 Breakfasts

Transportation by air conditioned vehicle

Optional upgrade to half-board; breakfast & dinner included. Available to select at time of booking.

  • Standard- $261 AUD per person
  • Superior- $313 AUD per person
  • Deluxe- $542 AUD per person
  • Platinum- $1036 AUD per person

Entrance fees and local taxes

Border tax and entry visa in Israel

Passport or visa fees

Any beverages or food not listed in itinerary

Baggage and personal insurance of any kind

Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling

Any items of a personal nature

Pricing & Availability

Filter Dates
2024
2025
Departing Ending

All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.

Hotel List (or similar)

Sea Net Hotel Tel Aviv
Ness Tsiyona St 6, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6390408, Israel
Tel: +972 3-517-1655
Rating
3
Sea Net Hotel Tel Aviv
Prima Galil Hotel Tiberias
Al Hadif St 1, Tiberias, 1410502, Israel
Tel: +972 4-660-8878
Rating
4
Prima Galil Hotel Tiberias
Jerusalem Gold Hotel
Jaffa St 234, Jerusalem, Israel
Tel: +972 2-501-3333
Rating
3
Jerusalem Gold Hotel
Shalom Hotel Jerusalem
A. Y. Shakhrai Street 24 Jerusalem IL 96470, A. Y. Shakhrai St 24, Jerusalem, Israel
Tel: +972 2-675-2222
Rating
3.5
Shalom Hotel Jerusalem
BY14 Hotel TLV
Ben Yehuda St 14, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Tel: +972 3-628-8886
Rating
4.5
BY14 Hotel TLV
Metropolitan Hotel Tel Aviv
Trumpeldor St 11, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Tel: +972 3-519-2727
Rating
4.5
Metropolitan Hotel Tel Aviv
Lake House Hotel Tiberias
Israel, Tiberias, Ha’marchatzaot road
Tel: N/A
Rating
3.5
Lake House Hotel Tiberias
Grand Court Hotel Jerusalem
St George St 15, Jerusalem
Tel: +972 2-591-7777
Rating
3.5
Grand Court Hotel Jerusalem
Ramada Jerusalem
Sderot Wolfson 6, Jerusalem, 91033, Israel
Tel: +972 2-659-9999
Rating
4
Ramada Jerusalem
Dan Panorama Tel Aviv
Kaufmann St 10, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Tel: +972 3-519-0190
Rating
4
Dan Panorama Tel Aviv
Caesar Premier Tiberias
Caesar Premier Tiberias
Tel: +972 4-672-7272
Rating
4.5
Caesar Premier Tiberias
Dan Panorama Jerusalem
Keren HaYesod St 39, Jerusalem, Israel
Tel: +972 2-569-5695
Rating
4.5
Dan Panorama Jerusalem
King Solomon Jerusalem Hotel
King David St 32, Jerusalem, 9410158, Israel
Tel: +972 2-569-5555
Rating
3.5
King Solomon Jerusalem Hotel
Carlton Tel Aviv
Eliezer Peri St 10, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Tel: +972 3-520-1818
Rating
4.5
Carlton Tel Aviv
The Scots Hotel Tiberias
Gdud Barak St 1, Tiberias, Israel
Tel: +972 4-671-0710
Rating
4.5
The Scots Hotel Tiberias
The American Colony Hotel Jerusalem
Louis Vincent St 1, Jerusalem
Tel: +972 2-627-9777
Rating
4.5
The American Colony Hotel Jerusalem

Important things to note

Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your tour director.

Tour can be a combination of regular tours; therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.

Rates exclude assistance at the airport upon arrival (rates for assistance on arrival will be advised once COVID-19 criteria and regulations are known), any tests required for passengers due to COVID-19 regulations and traveller’s medical and baggage insurance.

If half-board option has been pre-purchased, dinner will also be included daily (except on arrival day).

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Reviews for Heritage of the Holy Land

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Kelly
This company took such good care of me.

Review for: Heritage of the Holy Land

This company took such good care of me. Helped me every step of the way in a very unsettling time in our world. This is the only company I would book a tour with when I come back. They went above and beyond to make sure I was well taken care of and safe and even went beyond!
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Joseph
Across The Jordan River

Review for: Across The Jordan River

We just returned from this tour and we had a great time. Huge fan of our tour guide, Jerry!! He is by far the very best tour guide we have ever had in our many years of traveling. He was funny, very knowledgeable, very aware of needs of our group, and took care of us like we were his family. Highly recommend this tour and Jerry as a guide. The tour was great. Jerry was fantastic and transfers were perfect and on time.
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Adam
Israel, Jordan & Dead Sea

Review for: Heritage of the Holy Land & Jordan

We travelled to Israel, Jordan and Dead Sea and we have had a great experience in all places that we have visited. The guides (Jader in Israel and Nabil Jordan) were very kind people with wide knowledge in history and the Bible. The hotels were in great conditions and food was excellent. The pick up and drop off in the airport was timely with very kind guys. We highly recommend this tour.

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Heritage of the Holy Land

4
(6 Reviews)
From $2,770 AUD
  • 8 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Megiddo, Cana, Tiberias, Capernaum, Tabgha, Golan Heights, Banias, Nazareth, Beit Alfa, Jerusalem, Masada, Dead Sea, Qumran, Bethlehem

    Group Size:
    2 to 45
    Age Range:
    5 to 99
    Languages: English
    Travel Style: Guided Group Tours

Or contact your local travel agent.

Israel
Speak to our Israel Expert - Yvette

Yvette has travelled on both religious and cultural tours throughout Israel and the Holy Land, for over 30 years.

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