Best of Israel
11 Days | 10 Nights
- DAY 1
WELCOME!
Upon arrival in Tel Aviv, we will be met by your representative and transferred to our hotel. Dinner & overnight in Tel Aviv (D)
- DAY 2
SIGHTSEEING IN THE WHITE CITY OF TEL AVIV
Today we tour Tel Aviv, the second largest city in Israel. Visits include the Carmel Markets, Tel Aviv City Hall, Bauhaus center Tel Aviv, Rothschild Boulevard street – one of the most important and iconic streets located in the heart of Tel Aviv, and Neve Tzedek, one of Tel Aviv’s oldest districts We end our day at the vibrant Tel Aviv port. Dinner & overnight in Tel Aviv (B,D)
- DAY 3
JAFFA CITY TOUR
Today we visit Jaffa, one of the world oldest Town, St. Peter church, the Clock square, browse in Jaffa old town cafes and market. Dinner & overnight in Tel Aviv (B,D)
- DAY 4
CAESAREA, HAIFA, ROSH HANIKRA & AKKO
Leaving Tel Aviv, drive along the coastal road to CAESAREA an ancient Mediterranean city halfway between Tel Aviv and Haifa, containing many ruins most of which date from the Crusader period. Continue to Haifa with a breathtaking view. View the most popular attraction in Haifa is by far the Baha’i gardens and its golden domed Shrine of the Bab which is the resting place of Herald, prophet of Baha’i faith. Travel to Rosh Hanikra, Israel’s northwestern tip, at the only point where the sea meets the cliffs. Continue to Akko to see the most impressive remains of a Crusader fortress. Dinner & overnight in Tiberias (B,D)
- DAY 5
TIBERIAS: CAPERNAUM, CAESAREA PHILLIPI, MT. HERMON, GOLAN HEIGHTS
This day will be an exciting day in the Galilee area after a delicious breakfast. We will depart from the Roman hot springs resort city of Tiberias via a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum to visit the ancient ruins of the first century synagogue where Jesus preached (Matt. 4:13-17). Then on to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the “Sermon on the Mount” (Matt. 5-7) and to Tabgha – the chapel dedicated to the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. We will then proceed to upper Galilee and the site of Peter’s confession at Caesarea Phillipi and to Mt. Hermon the probable site of the Transfiguration (Matt. 17:1-8) and the present day Golan Heights where Israel, Lebanon and Syria come together. We will follow the fresh mountain waters of Mt. Hermon to the Sea of Galilee and to the outlet passage at the southern tip of the Sea. We will stop at the beautiful Pilgrims Park at the Jordan River. Dinner & overnight in Tiberias (B,D)
- DAY 6
NAZARETH /BETHLEHEM/ JERUSALEM
Early morning departure to Cana and then on to Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus, where we will visit the Church of the Annunciation and Mary’s Fountain, We drive to Judea to visit the city of the birth of Christ: Bethlehem, visiting Shepherds’ Field and the Church of the Nativity, St. Jerome’s Chapel, and St. Catherine’s Church. Dinner & overnight in the Holy City of Jerusalem (B,D)
- DAY 7
OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
Today we travel to the Old City of Jerusalem: Start with an overview of the Holy City, as you explore the Tower of David Museum, showcasing the history of Jerusalem from its beginnings to modern times. Continue to the Jewish Quarter which was home to European and Sephardic Jews during the centuries under Ottoman rule, and visit the 2,700-year-old Broad Wall, the Herodian Mansions and the Cardo. See the Western Wall, sacred to the Jewish people as the last remnant of the Second Temple. Next, explore venerable Church of the Holy Sepulchre, site of the crucifixion and tomb of Jesus according to Christian tradition. Spend some time wandering through the Old City markets. Dinner & overnight in the Holy City of Jerusalem (B,D)
- DAY 8
JERUSALEM: MT. SCOPUS,MT. OF OLIVES, & MT. ZION
we Start our day with a ride to Mt. Scopus and to the Mt. of Olives, where we gain a panoramic view of the old City of Jerusalem. We visit the Ascension Mosque, Pater Noster (commemorating the “Our Father”), Dominus Flavit (where Jesus wept over Jerusalem), and the Church of All Nations in the Garden of Gethsemane. Later we stop by Mt. Zion to visit the Church of St. Peter in Gallicanctu (where Peter denied Christ), the House of Caiphas, the Church of the Dormition of Our Lady, and the Upper Room, commemorating the Last Supper. We also visit the Franciscan Chapel of the Cenacle. Dinner & overnight in the Holy City of Jerusalem (B,D)
- DAY 9
QUMRAN, EIN GEDI, MASSADA & THE DEAD SEA
Drive to the Dead Sea area and visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Continue to Ein Gedi and hike through its Nature Reserve to the beautiful waterfall. In the afternoon, ascend to Massada (in cable car), Herod’s magnificent fortress, with its palaces, bathhouses and ramparts. Massada was also the scene of the last stand of the Jews against the Romans in the Great Revolt, attested to by a huge Roman siege ramp and other finds. The combination of its dramatic story and its fabulous architecture and finds has won it recognition as a World Heritage Site. We will have an opportunity to “float” in the salty Dead Sea water. Dinner & overnight in the Holy City of Jerusalem (B,D)
- DAY 10
YAD VASHEM, ISRAEL MUSEUM & FREE TIME
Start the day with a Visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. Walk through the astounding new Museum with its new and moving focus on the individual in the Holocaust, the Children’s Memorial and Hall of Remembrance. Visit the Israel Museum, among many other fascinating exhibits discover the mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book. Free day in the afternoon. Dinner & overnight in the Holy City of Jerusalem (B,D)
- DAY 11
FAREWELL!
Departure via Ben Gurion Airport with fabulous memories. (B)
YOUR JOURNEY
CLOTHING
We strongly advise that you pack clothes according to the season in which you visit Israel. For summers, pack light weight clothing, preferably short-sleeved or sleeveless shirts with shorts, and sandals. For winter tours, pack a coat and a raincoat with shoes that fully cover your feet, an umbrella, gloves, a scarf, and other warm items. Beach shoes and a bathing suit are a plus if your trip includes a visit to Eilat or the Dead Sea. Even in summer, pack a sweater or jacket for the chilly nights in the mountains and desert
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Pack your personal appliances as you would for any international trip. Note that the power grid in Israel offers single-phase 220 Volts at 50 Hertz. Most sockets in the walls there have threepinholes, butbringing an adaptor plug will solve that problem. If you or somebody in your group intends to use shavers, traveling irons, or any other small appliances, it would be wise to pack a transformer as well
PASSPORTS & VISAS
All visitors to Israel must carry a passport that does not expire for at least six months after they intend to depart from the country. Visitors to Israel must check if they need a prearranged tourist visa depending on their nationality
CURRENCY
The Israeli currency is the New Israeli Shekel. On arrival in Israel, use your bank-card to withdraw some Shekels from the ATM in the arrival-halls at Ben Gurion or change a small amount of dollars at a bank or your hotel. There are ATM machines all over Israel and credit cards are widely accepted.
INCLUDED WITH EVERY LUXURY SMALL GROUP JOURNEY
- Your preferred choice of accommodation: Deluxe, First Class, Superior Class Hotels Kibbutz and religious guest houses.
- Breakfast & dinner buffets daily at hotel
- Porterage service at hotels
- Meet and assist at border and crossing points
- Carefree travel with arrangement that include border taxes and visas
- Professional and Licensed guides that speak your language
- Entrance fees
- Transportation in a modern, comfortable WI-FI equipped coaches
- Maps & Hats
- Daily bottles of water
- Israel Ministry of tourism certificates
- Headsets
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CONTACT US
Give us a call or drop us a line
SEND A MESSAGE
You can contact us also by:
Overseas Travel Beureu (O.T.B)
Your partner in the Holy land
Phone: +972 (0) 2 6287090 | [email protected]
44 Raghed Nashashibi St.-P.O.Box 51013 Jerusalem, Israel