Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Megiddo, Daliyat al-Karmel, Haifa, Galilee, Safed, Katzrin, Nazareth, Tiberias, Capernaum, Beit Alfa, Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, Bethlehem, Mount Hertzl, Yad Vashem, Qumran, Masada, Dead Sea
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Explore the classic sites of Israel on this 10 day fully escorted tour
Upon arrival at Ben Gurion airport (Tel Aviv) you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight Tel Aviv.
Day at leisure. Overnight Tel Aviv.
Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region; see the excavations of the Crusader-era city, the Roman port, aqueduct and the amphitheatre that has been restored to its former glory as a concert venue. Proceed to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon; visit the archaeological excavations including the well-preserved water supply system. Continue to Daliat el-Carmel, a Druze village and enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant. Proceed via Mount Carmel to Haifa for a panoramic view of the Haifa bay and the Golden domed Bahai Shrine and gardens. Dinner & overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse in Galilee.
Drive to Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism; Visit the ancient synagogues and the Artists’ colony. Continue to the Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers, Quneitra and the new Israeli town of Katzrin. Stop at the Golan Winery for a tour and wine tasting; Proceed to “Golan Magic” for a multimedia presentation of the area and its history. Dinner and Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse in Galilee.
Start the day with a visit to Nazareth. Visit the Church of Annunciation. Continue to Tiberias. Visit Capernaum to see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal Church of St. Peter and visit Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the sermon on the mount. Drive via Beit Shean to Beit Alpha to see the remains of the mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue depicting the zodiac. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Start the day with a magnificent panoramic view from Mount of Olives. Drive to the Old City; visit the Tomb of King David and the Room of Last Supper on Mt. Zion. Enter the walled city and walk through the newly restored Jewish quarter. Visit the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter and continue to the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem*; view Rachel’s Tomb and proceed to visit the Church of Nativity and Manger’s Square. Overnight in Jerusalem.
*Site under the Palestinian Authority Jurisdiction, subject to security conditions on day of visit.
Drive to the Israel Museum; visit the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period; Proceed for a tour at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament. Continue to visit Mount Herzl cemetery and Yad Vashem, Israel’s official memorial to the Holocaust. Drive through Mea Shearim, the ultra orthodox neighbourhood in Jerusalem and learn about their unique lifestyle. In the evening enjoy a middle eastern dinner followed by the spectacular “Sound & Light” show at the Tower of David Museum. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Drive through the Judaean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. Stop at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. Ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 AD. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea; cover yourself with the mineral rich mud and experience a swim in the Dead Sea* that many believe offers therapeutic effects. Overnight in Jerusalem.
*Visit is subject to weather conditions.
Day at leisure. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Transfer to Ben Gurion (Tel Aviv) airport for departure. End of our services.
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Accommodation in 3*, 4* or 5* hotels
Touring with licenced English-speaking guide
Tours as per itinerary
9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
Transportation by air conditioned vehicle
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
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.
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.
Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.
Accommodation is on a bed & breakfast basis, except for Kibbutz Lavi on a half board basis.
Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required.
The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
Lavi Hotel in Galilee uses the Hadar wing room for Platinum class & the Eden wing room for Standard, Superior & Deluxe class.
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