Few places
on earth stir up passion the way that Israel does: the breathtaking beauty of
its hills and valleys, the eerie stillness of the Dead Sea, the multi-colored canyon of Makhtesh Ramon, and the ancient walls and pathways of Nazareth and
Jerusalem. The call of the muezzin and the quiet prayers of Orthodox Jews at
the Western Wall reflect how the religious devotion of the Muslims, Christians
and Jews who live here runs through every facet of life.
Day- 1
Arrive Jerusalem
Welcome to
Israel, upon arrival into Ben Gurion International Airport, you will be met and
assisted by our airport representative. Transfer to Jerusalem– the birthplace
of the world’s three major religions in Israel. Check in at your hotel for
dinner and overnight. Your hotel is conveniently located near the Old City
walls, shops, restaurants and other city attractions just a short cab ride
away.
Overnight Jerusalem-
including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.
Day-2 Jerusalem:
Old City
We begin
our escorted general tour of Israel in the Old City visiting Mount Zion to see
the tomb of King David and the nearby Room of the Last Supper. Walk through the
Cardo, the main street of Jerusalem 2000 years ago, and on to the Jewish
Quarter. Experience the Temple Mount and the Western Wall- The holiest site in
Judaism and an original wall that retained the Temple. Walk along the Via
Dolorosa on the Stations of the Cross, and continue to the Church of the Holy
Sepulcher, after proceed to Mount Scopus and then on to Mount of Olives for a
grand panoramic view of the Old City. After we tour Bethlehem * to visit
Rachel’s Tomb and Church of the Nativit.
Overnight
Jerusalem- including Full Buffet Breakfast.
Day-3 Jerusalem:
New City
After a
delicious Israeli breakfast we drive to Hadassah Medical Center in Ein Karem to
see the beautiful Chagall stained glass windows. After continue to a must stop
while on a tour of Israel in Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Next
visit the Israel Museum, and the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls
are housed, and the new holy land model – a miniature replica of Jerusalem as
it was during the second Temple period. We’ll continue our Jerusalem tour
driving to the Knesset, Israel’s parliament building, and see the Menorah with
the biblical emblems, and the Givat Ram Campus Hebrew University.
Overnight
Jerusalem– including Full Buffet Breakfast.
Day-4 Qumran
/ Massada / Dead Sea
On this day
we start our tour with a drive in the Judean Desert and explore the Dead Sea,
the lowest place on earth almost 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. We'll
stop at Qumran, the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls where found in 1947 by a
Bedouin boy. We’ll continue to perhaps one of the most impressive sites in
Israel to the fortress of Masada, and the last stronghold of the Jews after the
destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. Here we ascend by cable car high up
to Masada and tour the ancient fortress exploring the food storeroom, water
irrigation system, bath houses and Herod’s Palace. After we descend Masada by
cable car, time and weather permitting, an opportunity will be provided to
float on the Dead Sea. At the end of this day we drive to Tel Aviv.
Overnight
Tel Aviv- including Full Buffet Breakfast.
Day-5 Tel
Aviv
At leisure
in Tel Aviv. Israel largest and modern city with short distance to Jaffa. Tel
Aviv lies next to the shore of the Mediterranean Sea and famous for shopping
and attractions, a beautiful promenade sidewalk's with outdoor shopping stores,
restaurants, and coffee shops. If your time permit, visit the artistic
neighborhood of Neve Tzedek.
Overnight
Tel Aviv- including Full Buffet Breakfast.
Day-6 Caesarea
/ Megiddo / Druze Villages
Drive along
the coastal plain to Caesarea, capital of Judea under the Romans. See the
excavations of the Crusader city, Roman port, aqueduct and the amphitheater
that has been restored to its former glory as a concert venue. Proceed to
Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon and explore the archaeological
excavations including the 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 Golden
domed Bahai shrine and Bahia Gardens.
Overnight
Galilee– including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.
Day-7 Safed
/ Golan Heights / Winery
Start your
Israel tour Monday with a drive to Safed, center of the Kaballa movement. Visit
the Joseph Caro synagogue and the Ha’Ari synagogue, the most important
synagogue in this city, continue with a stroll around the Artist’s quarter.
After we continue to the Golan Heights and stop to see the former Syrian
bunkers, Kuneitra and the new Israeli town of Katzrin. We'll continue to the
Golan Winery for a tour and wine tasting. After proceed to Kessem Hagolan, a
multimedia presentation of the area and its history.
Overnight
Galilee– including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.
Day-8 Sea
of Galilee / Nazareth
On today’s
Israel tour we’ll travel to Tiberias and see Capernaum–referred in the Bible as
Jesus “own town,†and see the excavations of the synagogue, and see the modern
octagonal Church of St. Peter. Next we proceed to Nazareth and visit the Church
of the Annunciation. We’ll continue our tour driving via Beit She'an, the
largest archeological park in Israel with amazing excavations from the Roman
and Byzantine periods. This site rivals those of ruins in ancient Rome. Next on
your tour we stop at Beit Alpha to see beautiful mosaic floors of a synagogue
from the Byzantine era depicting the zodiac.
Overnight
Tel Aviv– including Full Buffet Breakfast.
Day-9 Ben Gurion
Airport for Departure
Breakfast
at your hotel, please check out from your room at 12 noon and leave your
luggage with the Hotel Concierge. Pick up time from the hotel lobby to Ben
Gurion airport will be 4 hours before your departure flight.
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