TOUR NO. 1: JERUSALEM TOUR
Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, the Room of Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey; Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Proceed to the New City and visit Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust.
On Saturdays and Jewish holidays instead of Yad Vashem, drive to Ein Karem, southwest of Jerusalem traditionally known as birthplace of John the Baptist. Stroll in the narrow lanes of the picturesque neighbourhood stopping by Mary’s spring and continue to the remarkable Church of Saint John the Baptist. Return to point of departure.
NOTE:
Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites. Children under 10 years old are not allowed inside the Holocaust Museum.
TOUR NO. 2: MASADA AND THE DEAD SEA
Depart Tel Aviv via the Judean hills to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Visit a Dead Sea cosmetic products shop. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada and learn about the heroic story of the Jewish peoople. Ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the Zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans. Visit the remains of the walls, palace, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, Roman baths and other findings. Descend by cable car and continue to the Dead Sea. Enjoy the unique opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich mud that many believe has therapeutic effects. Return to point of departure.
NOTE: Spa treatments are not available. Lockers are available at additional cost. Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bathing suit and towel are recommended.
TOUR NO. 3: BIBLICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GALILEE
Depart Tel Aviv via the coastal road and the landscape of the lower Galilee to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent His childhood. Visit the Basilica of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. Continue via Kana to Tiberius, the lively resort town on the Sea of Galilee. Drive along the Kinneret Lake (Sea of Galilee) to Capernaum to view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught. Next is Tabgha where we visit the Church of Multiplication of the Fish and Loaves with its beautiful mosaic floor. Head to Yardenit, the famous baptismal site located where the Jordan River flows from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea and enjoy the peaceful and natural surroundings. Return to point of departure.
NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites. Guests picked up from Jerusalem will join the tour from Tel-Aviv. Transfer from/to Jerusalem may be accompanied with a driver only. For pick up from Tel-Aviv and drop off in Jerusalem a supplement of $30 US per person will apply.
TOUR NO. 4: PEARLS OF THE WESTERN GALILEE
Drive along the coastal road to Caesarea, an ancient Roman capital and port. Enjoy a walking tour of the theatre and the archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Haifa for a scenic view of the city, the port and the magnificent Baha’i gardens and shrine. Next is Rosh Hanikra and descend by cable car into the underwater grottoes and admire the spectacular natural formation. Onto Acre, the old city recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Walk through the market, the mosque and the old port then visit the remarkable underground Crusader city and crypt to learn about their fascinating history and culture. Return to point of departure.
NOTE: · Guests picked up from Jerusalem will join the tour from Tel-Aviv. Transfer from/to Jerusalem may be accompanied by a driver only For pick up from Tel-Aviv and drop off in Jerusalem a supplement of $30 US per person will apply.
TOUR NO. 5: JERUSALEM AND BETHLEHEM
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, the Room of Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem where Jesus was born and walk through the Manger square to visit the Church of Nativity. We also stop to view Shepherds’ field. Return to point of departure.
NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites. The tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations Palestinian guide meets the tour only after border crossing Border crossing may include a short unaccompanied walk Change of vehicle may be required upon entering Palestinian authority territory Passports are compulsory
TOUR NO. 6: JERUSALEM AND DEAD SEA
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, the Room of Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Stop to enjoy the opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic mud. Return to point of departure.
NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites. Bathing suit, hat and towel are recommended. Spa treatments and personal expenses are NOT included. Transfer to Dead Sea may be accompanied by a driver only. Change of vehicle may be required.
TOUR NO. 9: TEL AVIV CITY TOUR
Visit Beit Hatfutsot, the Diaspora museum. Drive around the main streets of Tel Aviv, the center of business and entertainment in Israel. Also known as the “White City,” Tel-Aviv was declared as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site for its collection of over 4,000 Bauhaus style buildings. Stop at Rabin Square, the site of the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1995. Continue to Old Jaffa, one of the oldest port cities in the world to visit the ancient ruins and walk along the Artists Quarter. Visit Neve Tzedek, the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv built in 1887, followed by Nachalat Binyamin, the pedestrian mall of the city where you can enjoy live street music, arts, crafts and handmade jewellery.
NOTE: · The tour will NOT be operated on Oct 02nd and 09th, 2020. Guests picked up from Jerusalem will join the tour from Tel-Aviv. Transfer from/to Jerusalem may be accompanied by a driver only For pick up from Tel-Aviv and drop off in Jerusalem a supplement of $30 US per person will apply.
TOUR NO. 10: BETHLEHEM AND JERICHO
Drive through the Judean desert and enjoy a roadside view of the Good Samaritan Inn. After a short stop at sea level for a panoramic view, continue to Jericho, the oldest city in the world. Stop to see the Zacchaeus’ Sycamore tree and proceed for an overview of the Mt. of Temptation. Visit Tel Jericho where 25 ancient cities were uncovered. (*cable car not included). Proceed to the city of Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus for a walk through Manger Square to visit the Church of Nativity. Next visit the Church of Milk Grotto and Shepherds’ field. Stop at a local souvenir store and return to Jerusalem.
NOTE: The tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations Palestinian guides meet the tour only after border crossing Border crossing to Bethlehem may include a short unaccompanied walk Change of vehicle is required upon entering Palestinian authority territory Passports are required
In a bus up to 19 passengers in the group From Tel Aviv US$ 96 per person US$ 113 per person From Jerusalem US$ 90 per person US$ 107 per person
Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea. Visit a Dead Sea cosmetic products shop. Stop for relaxation at one of the shores of the Dead Sea. Enjoy the opportunity to float in the unsinkable waters and cover yourself with the mineral rich therapeutic mud. Return to point of departure.
NOTE: Spa treatments are NOT available; Lockers are available at additional cost. Hat, sun screen, bathing suit and towel are recommended. Change of vehicle may be required on the return.
TOUR NO. 13: HALF DAY JERUSALEM
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, the Room of Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. The tour ends at around 13.30 in the Old City. Return to the hotel on your own. Return transfer to Tel-Aviv hotels is available at supplement of $93 US per person. Return transfer to Hertzliya hotels at supplement of $107 US per person.
NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites.
TOUR NO. 14: HALF DAY BETHLEHEM
Drive to the city of Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus. Walk through Manger Square to visit the Church of Nativity, the oldest Church in the Holy land. Admire the ancient limestone columns and remains of mosaic floors. Descend to the Grotto of the Nativity where a Silver Star in the floor marks the spot where Christ is believed to have been born. Proceed to the Church of Milk Grotto where the Virgin Mary nursed baby Jesus and according to tradition, a drop of her milk spilt and turned the stones white. Next visit Shepherds’ field. Stop at a local souvenir store and return to Jerusalem. Tour ends in Jerusalem; Return to Tel-Aviv on own. Return transfer to Tel-Aviv is available at supplement of $93 US per person. Return transfer to Hertzliya hotels at supplement of $107 US per person.
NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites. The tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations Palestinian guide meets the tour only after border crossing Border crossing may include short unaccompanied walking portion Change of vehicle is required upon entering Palestinian authority territory Passports are required.
TOUR NO. 15: HALF DAY JERICHO
Drive through the Judean desert and enjoy a roadside view of the Good Samaritan Inn. After a short stop at sea level for a panoramic view, continue to Jericho, the oldest city in the world. Stop to see the Zacchaeus’ Sycamore tree and proceed for an overview of Mt. of Temptation. Visit Tel Jericho where 25 ancient cities were uncovered. (*cable car is not included). Tour ends at around 13:30 in Jerusalem; Transfer to Tel-Aviv with a driver only.
NOTE: Minimum 2 participants required. The tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations Palestinian guide meets the tour only after border crossing Change of vehicle is required upon entering Palestinian authority territory Passports are required.
TOUR NO. 16: 2 DAYS GALILEE
THIS TOUR COMBINES TOURS #3 AND #4
Day 1: Caesarea, Haifa, Acre and Rosh Hanikra. Overnight in the north.
Day 2: Nazareth, Tiberias, Capernaum, Yardenit. Return to point of departure.
The sequence of touring days is subject to change.. Guests picked up from Jerusalem will join the tour from Tel-Aviv. Tour includes transfers with drivers only to/from hotel/meeting point.
TOUR NO. 17: 2 DAYS JERUSALEM, MASADA & THE DEAD SEA
THIS TOUR COMBINES TOURS #1 AND #2
Day 1: Jerusalem-Old City, Western Wall, Church of Holy Sepulcher and Yad Vashem. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 2: Masada; Swim in the Dead Sea. Return to point of departure.
The sequence of touring days is subject to change.
TOUR NO. 18: 2 DAYS JERUSALEM AND DEAD SEA RELAXATION
THIS TOUR COMBINES TOURS #1 AND #11
Day 1: Jerusalem – Old City, Western Wall, Church of Holy Sepulcher and Yad Vashem. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 2: Relaxation in the Dead Sea. Return to point of departure.
The sequence of touring days is subject to change.
TOUR NO. 19: 2 DAYS JERUSALEM, BETHLEHEM, MASADA & THE DEAD SEA THIS TOUR COMBINES TOURS #2 AND #5
Day 1: Jerusalem – Old City, Western Wall, Church of Holy Sepulcher and Bethlehem. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 2: Masada. Swim in the Dead Sea. Return to point of departure.
The sequence of touring days is subject to change.
TOUR NO. 20: 2 DAYS JERUSALEM, BETHLEHEM AND DEAD SEA RELAXATION
THIS TOUR COMBINES TOURS #5 AND #11
Day 1: Jerusalem – Old City, Western Wall, Church of Holy Sepulcher and Bethlehem. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 2: Relaxation in the Dead Sea. Return to point of departure.
The sequence of touring days is subject to change.
For more information, please contact Janice Snider.
