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Israel Holy Land 8 Day Tour
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Day 3 : Tiberias – Capernaum – Banias – Golan Heights
After a short tour of Tiberias, enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Visit the Yigal Alon center where the "Jesus Boat", an ancient fishing boat from the 1st century, is displayed. Continue to Capernaum to visit the remains of the 2nd century synagogue. Proceed to Tabgha, the site of the "Miracle of Fish and Loaves" and visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive to the Banias Springs and waterfalls and tour the Golan Heights. Return to Kibbutz Lavi for overnight. (B,D)
Day 4 : Cana – Nazareth – Beit Shean – Jerusalem
Drive to Cana to visit the Wedding Church, where Jesus performed his first miracle turning water into wine. Continue to Nazareth to visit the Church of Annunciation, Joseph’s workshop, and Mary’s well. Drive to Yardenit, the baptismal site on the Jordan River. Continue to Beit Shean to visit the newly excavated Roman city and amphitheater. Drive along the Jordan Valley to Jerusalem. (B,D)
Day 5 : Explore Jerusalem's old city
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Visit the Church of All Nations, King David’s Tomb, and the Room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion. Enter the old city and walk along the Cardo, the ancient Roman road. Visit the Jewish and Christian quarters, view the Temple Mount, and walk along Via Dolorosa and the oriental bazaar to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Next, drive to the Garden Tomb and enjoy the beautiful gardens and peaceful ambiance. (B,D)
Day 6 : Explore Jerusalem's new city
Drive to Ein Karem to visit the Church of Visitation. Proceed to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit the Israel Museum, 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 to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus. Visit Shepherd's Field and walk through Manger Square to visit the remarkable Church of Nativity. (B,D) The visit of Bethlehem is subject to security conditions.
Day 7 : Qumran – Massada – Dead Sea
Drive through the Judean Hills to the Qumeran Caves, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D.. Ascend Massada by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod. Visit the remains of the walls, the water cistern, and Herod’s Palace. Continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Take the opportunity to float in the unsinkable water and cover yourself with the mineral rich mud, believed to have therapeutic effects. Return to Jerusalem. (B,D)
Day 8 : Jerusalem – Return
You will be transferred to the Tel Aviv airport for your return flight home. (Your departure transfer is included only if you depart on the actual day the tour concludes. For customers departing later an individual transfer can be organized at an additional cost.) (B)
Price per person based on double occupancy, land only
Begins in Tel Aviv on Sunday, ends in Jerusalem on Sunday
April 22, 29, May 6, 13 $1755 pp
May 20 $1785 pp
May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 $1755 pp
July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26 $1805 pp
Sept. 2 $1810 pp
Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11 $1755 pp
Nv. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $1735 pp
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 $1735 pp
Price Includes
Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
Taxes and service charges
Hotels mentioned in the itinerary or similar
Meals as indicated in the itinerary by the code letters (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
Sightseeing as described in the itinerary
ASTA TOP Tour operator travel funds protection program
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Entrance fees
After a short tour of Tiberias, enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Visit the Yigal Alon center where the "Jesus Boat", an ancient fishing boat from the 1st century, is displayed. Continue to Capernaum to visit the remains of the 2nd century synagogue. Proceed to Tabgha, the site of the "Miracle of Fish and Loaves" and visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive to the Banias Springs and waterfalls and tour the Golan Heights. Return to Kibbutz Lavi for overnight. (B,D)
Day 4 : Cana – Nazareth – Beit Shean – Jerusalem
Drive to Cana to visit the Wedding Church, where Jesus performed his first miracle turning water into wine. Continue to Nazareth to visit the Church of Annunciation, Joseph’s workshop, and Mary’s well. Drive to Yardenit, the baptismal site on the Jordan River. Continue to Beit Shean to visit the newly excavated Roman city and amphitheater. Drive along the Jordan Valley to Jerusalem. (B,D)
Day 5 : Explore Jerusalem's old city
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Visit the Church of All Nations, King David’s Tomb, and the Room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion. Enter the old city and walk along the Cardo, the ancient Roman road. Visit the Jewish and Christian quarters, view the Temple Mount, and walk along Via Dolorosa and the oriental bazaar to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Next, drive to the Garden Tomb and enjoy the beautiful gardens and peaceful ambiance. (B,D)
Day 6 : Explore Jerusalem's new city
Drive to Ein Karem to visit the Church of Visitation. Proceed to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit the Israel Museum, 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 to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus. Visit Shepherd's Field and walk through Manger Square to visit the remarkable Church of Nativity. (B,D) The visit of Bethlehem is subject to security conditions.
Day 7 : Qumran – Massada – Dead Sea
Drive through the Judean Hills to the Qumeran Caves, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D.. Ascend Massada by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod. Visit the remains of the walls, the water cistern, and Herod’s Palace. Continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Take the opportunity to float in the unsinkable water and cover yourself with the mineral rich mud, believed to have therapeutic effects. Return to Jerusalem. (B,D)
Day 8 : Jerusalem – Return
You will be transferred to the Tel Aviv airport for your return flight home. (Your departure transfer is included only if you depart on the actual day the tour concludes. For customers departing later an individual transfer can be organized at an additional cost.) (B)
Price per person based on double occupancy, land only
Begins in Tel Aviv on Sunday, ends in Jerusalem on Sunday
April 22, 29, May 6, 13 $1755 pp
May 20 $1785 pp
May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 $1755 pp
July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26 $1805 pp
Sept. 2 $1810 pp
Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11 $1755 pp
Nv. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $1735 pp
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 $1735 pp
Price Includes
Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
Taxes and service charges
Hotels mentioned in the itinerary or similar
Meals as indicated in the itinerary by the code letters (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
Sightseeing as described in the itinerary
ASTA TOP Tour operator travel funds protection program
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Entrance fees
Price Excludes
Porterage
Personal expenses
Optional tours
Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
Flights
Porterage
Personal expenses
Optional tours
Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
Flights
Eilat and Petra Extension
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Departs daily - 2 days/1 night package visiting Eilat and Petra. Includes accommodation with breakfast, transfers as indicated in the itinerary, roundtrip domestic flights between Tel Aviv and Eilat and a full-day tour of Petra with lunch.
Package Includes
• Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
• Taxes and service charges
• Hotels mentioned in the itinerary or similar
• Sightseeing as described in the itinerary
• Airport taxes
• ASTA TOP Tour operator travel funds protection program
• Continental or buffet breakfast
• Domestic flights
Package Excludes
• Personal expenses
• Optional tours
• Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
Package Includes
• Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
• Taxes and service charges
• Hotels mentioned in the itinerary or similar
• Sightseeing as described in the itinerary
• Airport taxes
• ASTA TOP Tour operator travel funds protection program
• Continental or buffet breakfast
• Domestic flights
Package Excludes
• Personal expenses
• Optional tours
• Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts