Classic Israel 9 Nights.
CULTURAL CLASSIC
Iconic places in History and religion are included in this beautiful package visiting Israel.
- Upon arrival to Ben Gurion airport, you will be transferred to hotel.
- Enjoy a free day at your leisure in Tel Aviv.
- Drive along coastal plain at Caesarea. See the excavation of the crusaders an the roman port. The aqueduct and the amphitheater has been restored to its former glory.
- Proceed to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon in the book of Revelations.
- Continue to Daliat El Carmel, a druze village and enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant.
- Next day continue to SAFED, the center of Jewish mysticism. There you will visit the ancients synagogues and the artist’s colony.
- Start next day with a visit to Nazareth and its church of annunciation. Visit the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the sermon of the mount.
- Next day you will start with a magnificent panoramic view of Mount of Olives. Also, visit to the King David’s tomb and the room of the Last Supper.
- Walk along the via dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulchre.
- Continue to Bethlehem. View Rachel’s tomb and proceed to the Church of Nativity.
- Visit to the Israel Museum and the shrine of the book where the dead sea scrolls are house.
- Tour at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament.
- In Jerusalem, enjoy a Middle Eastern dinner followed by the spectacular “sound& light”* show at the Tower of David museum. (Weather conditions permitting).
- Drive Through the Judean desert to the Dead sea, the lowest place on earth with almost 400 meters below sea level.
- Stop at Qumran to visit the place where the dead 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 Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 AD.
- Cover yourself with the minerals rich mud and experience a swim in the dead sea that many believe has its therapeutic effects.
Friday
After arrival at Ben Gurion airport, you will be met by our transfer representative and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv.
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Saturday
Enjoy a free day at leisure in Tel Aviv.
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Sunday
Caesarea /Megiddo/ Druze village/Haifa
Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, capital of Judea under the Romans. See the excavations of the Crusader city and the 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; 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.
Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse.
Monday
Safed / Golan Heights/Winery
Drive to Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism, where you will visit the ancient synagogues and the artists’ colony. Continue to the Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers, Kuneitra and the new Israeli town of Katzrin. Stop at the Golan winery for a tour and wine tasting. Proceed to “Kessem Hagolan“, a multimedia presentation of the area and its history.
Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse.
Tuesday
Sea of Galilee / Nazareth
Start the day with a visit to Nazareth and visit the church of Annunciation; Continue to Tiberias; Visit Capernaum to see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal church of St. Peter; 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.
Wednesday
Jerusalem: the Old City
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 The Last Supper on Mount 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 the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem*. View Rachel’s tomb and proceed to visit the Church of Nativity and mangers square.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Thursday
Jerusalem: the New City
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, the memorial to the Holocaust. Drive through Mea Shearim, the ultra-orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem and learn about their unique lifestyle.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Friday
Qumran / Masada / Dead Sea
Drive through the Judean 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 has its therapeutic effects.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Saturday
Free day at leisure in Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem
Sunday
Transfer from hotel to airport for your departure flight.
* Visit subject to availability
** Visit subject to weather conditions
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- Accommodation in Hotels as stipulated in the Itinerary.
- Tours transportation included as stipulated in the itinerary.
- Services of an English speaking guide, park entrance fees and point of interest as indicated in the itinerary.
- All Government taxes and levies.
- All meet and greet services.
- 24 hours stand-by contact number.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary. (B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner)
- Train transfer between different cities as schedule in itinerary.
- Transfer to/from Hotel and accommodation.
- All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc.
- Gratuities and Tips to Hotels/Lodges/Camps staff and Driver/Guide(s).
- Alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.
- Any local or international flight/s and departure taxes and other taxes.
- Laundry services.
- Flights – National or International – (Local flights – Subject to your program)
- Concession fees (In case of any new fees introduce by parks and/or atractions without our knowledge).
- Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.
- Visa fees and visa processing (Information available at time of reservation).
- Travel Insurance – We highly recommended you to have your personal travel insurance.
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