The Jewish Heritage 9 Nights
CULTURAL CLASSIC
Amazing package visiting some of the point of interest in Israel.
- Upon arrival to Ben Gurion airport, you will be transferred to hotel.
- 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.
- Drive to the beautiful port city of Haifa, nestled on the Mediterranean Sea, for a panoramic view of the Bahai gardens and Haifa Bay. Visit “AF AL PI CHEN”, the naval museum of the illegal immigration to Israel at the time of the British mandate.
- Continue to the northern most point of Israel at Rosh Hanikra, descend by cable into the limestone Grottoes.
- Visit Safed, center of Kabalah movement. Visit the Joseph Caro and the HA’ ARI synagogues, the most important synagogues in the city.
- Enjoy a jeep tour to the foot of the GOLAN. Continue to the Golan Heights.
- Visit Tiberius and the Rambam’s grave. Proceed to Beit Sehan, also called “Scythopolis”, the biggest archeological park in Israel.
- Visit the tomb of King David on Mount zion. Walk along the Cardo, the ancient Roman road.
- Tour to Western Wall Tunnels. Visit the Davidson center.
- Visit Mea Shearim and learn about the unique lifestyle of the ultra-orthodox communities.
- Continue to the Knesset, Israel’s parliament and see the Menorah with the biblical emblems.
- Visit the Israel Museum, the Shrine of the book where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed.
- 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.
Friday – Arrival to Israel
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: at leisure
Free day at leisure in Tel Aviv.
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Sunday
Drive north to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region. See the excavations of the crusaders’ city, the aqueduct and the amphitheater which has been restored as a concert venue. Proceed to Haifa for a panoramic view from Mt. Carmel and visit “AF AL PI CHEN”, the naval museum of the illegal immigration to Israel at the time of the British mandate. Drive to Akko walk along the old harbor and local market; continue to the northern most point of Israel at Rosh Hanikra, descend by cable into the limestone Grottoes.
Overnight at a Kibbutz hotel.
Monday
Drive to Safed, center of Kabala movement; Visit the JOSEPH CARO and the HA’ ARI synagogues, the most important synagogues in the city; stroll around the Artist’s quarter. Enjoy a Jeep tour to the foot of the Golan. Continue to the Golan Heights; Stop at an observation point over the city of Kuneitra, and the Syrian territory. Stop at Tel Facher, a former Syrian army camp; Visit the Banias springs. Next, a visit to Tel-Hai; See the “Roaring Lion” monument and learn about the heroic battle of Josef Trumpeldor and his comrades in 1920. Meet a kibbutz member and learn about their unique lifestyle.
Overnight at a kibbutz hotel.
Tuesday
Drive to Tiberius to visit Rambam’s grave; proceed to Beit Shean, also called “Scythopolis”, the biggest archeological park in Israel with beautiful excavations from Roman and Byzantine periods. Stop at Beit Alpha to see the beautiful mosaic floor of a synagogue from the Byzantine period. Onto Gan Hashlosha, (Sachne) where you will have an opportunity to enjoy in the water springs located at the foot of the Gilboa mountain, the famous mountain on which King Saul was killed in the battle against the philistines. Continue via the Jordan valley to Jerusalem. Stop at Mount Scopus for a blessing as you enter the city,
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Wednesday
Tour the old city of Jerusalem.
Start with a visit of the tomb of King David on Mt. Zion. Walk along the Cardo, the ancient Roman road; Visit the four Sephardic synagogues restored after 1967 war in the Jewish quarter. Tour the Western Wall Tunnels; Visit the Davidson center and walk through the Roman Cardo, to the local Arab bazaar. Walk through Jaffa gate to David’s Tower museum and see the ancient remains of the city beginning with the first Temple period.
Overnight in Jerusalem
Thursday
Depart the hotel and arrive to the Western Wall in the old city of Jerusalem.
*Celebrate the Bar/Bat-Mitzvah ceremonies at the Kotel.
Continue to Mea Shearim and learn about the unique lifestyle of the ultra-orthodox communities. Drive by the Knesset, Israel’s parliament and see the Menorah with the biblical emblems. Next visit the Israel Museum, the Shrine of the book where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and the new Holyland model – a miniature replica of Jerusalem as it was during the second temple period. Drive to Mount Herzl, the military cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit the Ammunition hill, a former Jordanian army stronghold, conquered by the Israeli army in the Six Day War, and converted into a national memorial site and museum, Overnight in Jerusalem.
* Optional: For families who wish to celebrate a Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony at the Wall. This will be a perfect opportunity, while the rest of the group will tour Mea Shearim, arrangements will be made at the Wall with a Rabbi. At the end of the service, rejoin your tour group at the entrance of the Israel Museum. For this special option, see below.
Friday
Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea. Stop at Qumran, the site where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Continue to Masada, ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress; visit the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue, the bathhouses etc. Descend by cable car, next stop for lunch and spa facilities at one of the leading hotels in the area. Return to Jerusalem.
Overnight in Jerusalem
Saturday
At leisure
Overnight in Jerusalem
Sunday
Transfer from hotel to airport for your departure flight.
PLEASE REQUEST A QUOTATION.
- 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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