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10 days/ 9 nights, check-in any day of the week
Excursions: Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Christian Galilee, Tel-Aviv/Jaffo
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Day 1
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Arrival at the Ben Gurion airport. Individual transfer to Tel-Aviv or Netanya.
Free day on the Mediterranean Sea. Overnight in Tel-Aviv or Netanya.
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Day 2
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Tour of Jerusalem. The tour starts from the observation deck atop the Mount of Olives which opens up an amazing view on the Old City with its churches and temples, mosques and ancient walls of the Temple Mount complex. From there, descend into the valley of the brook Kidron to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin. The entrance is through Jaffa Gate in the Armenian Quarter of the Old City, short walk and visit to the Western Wall - the main Jewish shrines.
Picturesque bazaar in the Christian quarter leads to the stations of the Cross (Via Dolorosa) and the holiest site in all Christendom - Holy Sepulcher, the place of crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Walking through the Byzantine streets will lead to the central avenue of ancient Jerusalem - Cardo street full of art galleries and souvenir shops. Then - the Jewish Quarter where the nearby UT archaeological excavations since the First and Second Temples co-exist with modern apartment buildings inhabited mostly by ultraorthodox Jews. Exit from the Old City through Zion Gate, visit to the upper chambers of the Last Supper and the Tomb of King David.
A small stop to admire the Judean wilderness and Bethlehem. Sightseeing tour of New Town, the species on the building of the Knesset (Israeli Parliament), a large brass Menorah (seven-branched candelabrum - a symbol of the State of Israel), a museum where Dead Sea Scrolls are kept, and government buildings.
Visiting the memorial complex "Yad Vashem - Holocaust Museum".
Overnight in Tel-Aviv or Netanya.
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Day 3
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Visit Christian Galilee. The tour begins with a trip along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to the north. In the district of Caesarea, turn to the east and proceed along the picturesque road to the valley of Armageddon where you can see the ruins of the ancient settlement Meggido.
Visit Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus Christ, as well as the great Catholic Church of the Annunciation and its great collection of unique images of Madonna and Child, as well as the small and very touching orthodox Church of the Annunciation. From there, go through the village of Qana of Galilee where Jesus made his first miracle turning water into wine, then go down to the lake and see the Mount of Beatitudes where he gave the disciples Sermon on the Mount as well as church multiplication of the loaves and fishes Tabgha where Jesus miraculously fed thousands with five loaves and two fishes. In this church, the ancient Byzantine mosaics are preserved. Visit the ruins of Capernaum - Jesus' beloved city.
Through the modern town of Tiberias with its ruins of fortress dated back to the era of crusaders, go to the place where the Jordan River flows from Lake Kineret (Yardenit). In modern days, there is a place for the rite of baptism and simply washing in the holy waters. (Place of the true baptism of Jesus Christ is available for visits from the Israeli side because it is located on the border with Jordan. The entrance is only open once a year during the holiday of Epiphany on January 18.)
On the way back, explore the views of Mount Tabor, the place of the Transfiguration.
Overnight in Tel-Aviv orNetanya.
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Day 4
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Excursion to Jericho & Dead Sea. Descend to the Judean Desert and view the Inn of the Good Samaritan. Make a short stop at the breathtaking view of Monastery of St. George in Wadi Qelt. Enter Jericho - the oldest city in the world. Visit the mound of Ancient Jericho where 25 ancient cities were uncovered. Stop at Zacheaus Sycamore and visit the Palace of Hisham. Go to the top of Mt. Temptation by cable car. Continue to the shores of the Dead Sea to enjoy a swim and float in the mineral rich waters and take a natural mud bath.
Overnight in Tel-Aviv or Netanya.
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Day 5
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Tour to the Old Yaffo (half day), St. Peter's Church, the place where Noah's Ark was constructed, stone Andromeda, the panorama of Tel Aviv. Visit the famous and one of the world's largest diamond exchanges, then take a walk along the promenade. You can feel the Old Jaffo's special charm only when you walk its narrow lanes. Visit the Bridge of Wish where you can make a wish which will come true!
Afternoon to evening - leisure time at the Mediterranean Sea.
Overnight in Tel-Aviv or Netanya
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Day 6
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Transfer to the Tel-Aviv airport. Flight to the city of Eilat by Israeli airlines. Accommodation in hotel.
Overnight in Eilat.
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Day 7
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Free day in Eilat, leisure time at the Red Sea.
Available upon request (for an additional price): sailing on a yacht, riding a hydrocycle, diving, riding a jeep in a desert, visiting an underground observatory, Coral reef, city of the Kings etc.
Overnight in Eilat.
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Day 8
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Leisure time in Eilat and at the Red Sea.
Available upon request (for an additional price): visiting Petra (Jordan) - Capital of the Nabatey Kingdom. Nowadays Petra is recognized as one of the world’s seven miracles. The city is accessed through a breathtaking narrow 1.5 km long canyon, at the end of which you will be surprised to see huge ancient tombs, theatre, temples, streets and city aqueducts – all carved out of differently-coloured rocks. All of these are the remains of the city which used to be a secret capital for nomads who became very reach by selling spices and aromas two thousand years ago. Thousands of Petra’s famous places of interest amaze millions of travelers from all over the world who keep coming back over and over again.
Overnight in Eilat
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Day 9
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Leisure time in Eilat and at the Red Sea continued.
Available upon request (for an additional price): sailing on a yacht, riding a hydrocycle, diving, riding a jeep in a desert, visiting an underground observatory, Coral reef, city of the Kings etc.
Overnight in Eilat. |
Day 10
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Transfer to the Eilat airport. Flight to the Ben Gurion airport.
Departure.
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All prices for individual tourists are in US dollars for one person and vary depending on the season
and hotel category/occupancy (see the table below).
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Hotel Category
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Dates
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Accommodation
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Add Dinners
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Children (under 12)
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Double
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Single
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Triple
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| 3-star |
Nov. 15/11 – Feb. 29/12
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$1250 |
$1810
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$1200 |
$300 |
$970
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Feb. 29/12 – Aug. 01/12
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$1300 |
$1890 |
$1250 |
$320 |
$1050
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| 4-star |
Nov. 15/11 – Feb. 29/12
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$1720 |
$2500 |
$1650
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$420 |
$1350
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Feb. 29/12 – Aug. 01/12
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$1850 |
$2680 |
$1780 |
$450 |
$1450
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| 5-star |
Nov. 15/11 – Feb. 29/12
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$2500 |
$3620 |
$2400 |
$550 |
$1900 |
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Feb. 29/12 – Aug. 01/12
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$2690 |
$3900 |
$2580 |
$580 |
$2100 |
Please contact us for the prices during the New Year and Jewish holidays.
All prices include:
- Pick up at the airport by a company representative
- All transfers
- Tours in English: Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, Christian Galilee, Tel-Aviv/Yaffo, (all excursions are accompanied by a certified English-speaking guide)
- Hotel accommodation and breakfasts
The prices DO NOT include:
- Airfare
- Border crossing fees
- Medical insurance
Please note: Accommodations in hotels of other categories and tours customized to your preferences
are priced differently. Please contact us for a free quote.
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