Daily Regular Tours 2021-2022

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, 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 neighborhood, stopping by Mary’s spring and continue to visit 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: MASSADA 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 fighters. 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. 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 its 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 Kineret lake to Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught; Continue to Tabgha and visit the Church of Multiplication of the Fish and Loaves with the beautiful mosaic floor. Proceed to Yardenit, the famous baptismal site located where the Jordan River flows out from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea; enjoy the peaceful and natural surrounding on site.

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 p/p will apply.

TOUR NO. 4: PEARLS OF THE WESTERN GALILEE

Drive along the coastal road to Caesarea, the 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. Proceed to Rosh Hanikra; descend by cable car into the underwater grottoes and admire the spectacular natural formation. Onto Acre, the Old City recognized by UNESCO as world heritage site; Walk through the market, the mosque and the old port; Visit the remarkable underground Crusader city and crypt and 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 with a driver only
• For pick up from Tel-Aviv and drop off in Jerusalem a supplement of $30 p/p will apply.

TOUR NO. 5: JERUSALEM AND BETHLEHEM

Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, 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; Walk through the Manger square to visit the Church of Nativity; View the 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 short unaccompanied walking portion
• Change of vehicle may be required upon entering Palestinian authority territory
• Passports are compulsory
• Entrance to the Nativity Cave may be limited in cases of long lines.

TOUR NO. 6: JERUSALEM AND DEAD SEA

Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, 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 with 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 Itzhak Rabin in 1995. Continue to Old Jaffa, one of the oldest port cities in the world; 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 jewelry.

NOTE:

• The tour will NOT be operated on: Mar 19,26;Apr 02; May 14; Sep 03,10,17,24 2021; Jan 21,28; Feb 11, 2022.
• 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 p/p 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 Zacchaeus’ Sycamore tree and proceed for an overview of 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; 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 short unaccompanied walking portion
• Change of vehicle is required upon entering Palestinian authority territory
• Passports are required
• Entrance to the Nativity Cave may be limited in cases of long lines.

TOUR NO. 11: DEAD SEA RELAXATION

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 Dead Sea 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 return.

TOUR NO. 13: HALF DAY JERUSALEM

Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, 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.

 Tour ends at around 13.30 in the Old City; Return to hotel on own.

• Return transfer to Tel-Aviv hotels is available at supplement of $93 per person.
• Return transfer to Hertzliya hotels at supplement of $107 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 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 per person.
• Return transfer to Hertzliya hotels at supplement of $107 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 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)

• Rates are Per Person in a Double Room
• Overnight in the north, on B/B basis
• Supplement for Single Room – US$ 84 per night
• Supplement High Season – US$ 84 per person
• High Season Dates (inclusive):
  • Aug 01-31 2021
• The tour will NOT be operated during Mar 27- Apr 04; Apr 14-16; May 15-18; Sep 05-08; Sep 14-16 and Sep 20-28 2021
• 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, MASSADA & THE DEAD SEA

 THIS TOUR COMBINES TOURS #1 AND #2

Day 1: Jerusalem-Old City; Western Wall; Church of Holy Sepulcher; Yad Vashem.

Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 2: Massada; Swim in the Dead Sea. Return to point of departure.

(The sequence of touring days is subject to change)

• Rates are Per Person in a Double Room
• Overnight in Jerusalem, on B/B basis
• Supplement for Single Room – US$ 84 per night
• Supplement High Season – US$ 84 per person
• High Season Dates (inclusive):
  • Dec 20,2021- to Jan 05,2022
• The tour will NOT be operated during Mar 27- Apr 04; Apr 14-16; May 15-18; Sep 05-08; Sep 14-16 and Sep 20-28 2021

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; 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)

• Rates are Per Person in a Double Room
• Overnight in Jerusalem, on B/B basis
• Supplement for Single Room – US$ 84 per night
• Supplement High Season – US$ 84 per person
• High Season Dates (inclusive):
  • Dec 20,2021- to Jan 05,2022
• The tour will NOT be operated during Mar 27- Apr 04; Apr 14-16; May 15-18; Sep 05-08; Sep 14-16 and Sep 20-28 2021

TOUR NO. 19: 2 DAYS JERUSALEM, BETHLEHEM, MASSADA & THE DEAD SEA

THIS TOUR COMBINES TOURS #2 AND #5

Day 1: Jerusalem – Old City; Western Wall; church of Holy Sepulcher; Bethlehem

Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 2: Massada; Swim in the Dead Sea. Return to point of departure.

(The sequence of touring days is subject to change)

• Rates are Per Person in a Double Room
• Overnight in Jerusalem, on B/B basis
• Supplement for Single Room – US$ 84 per night
• Supplement High Season – US$ 84 per person
• High Season Dates (inclusive):
  • Dec 20 2021-Jan 05 2022
• The tour will NOT be operated during Mar 27- Apr 04; Apr 14-16; May 15-18; Sep 05-08; Sep 14-16 and Sep 20-28 2021

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; 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)

• Rates are Per Person in a Double Room
• Overnight in Jerusalem, on B/B basis
• Supplement for Single Room – US$ 84 per night
• Supplement High Season – US$ 84 per person
• High Season Dates (inclusive):
  • Dec 20 2021-Jan 05 2022
• The tour will NOT be operated during Mar 27- Apr 04; Apr 14-16; May 15-18; Sep 05-08; Sep 14-16 and Sep 20-28 2021

DAYS  OF OPERATION – MULTI-LINGUAL REGULAR TOURS

* The tours are conducted in two languages.

** Tour #15 only operates with a minimum of 2 participants.

*** Days of operation and/or language options might be changed without prior notice.

Index: E=English, S=Spanish, F=French, G=German

NOTES:

• All tours will NOT be operated on Yom Kippur (September 16, 2021).

Indicative Pick-up times for Tours 1, 2, 5, 6, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20

from Netanya Hotels        06:30
from Herzliya Hotels        07:00
from Tel Aviv Hotels        07:20 to 07:50
from Jerusalem Hotels     09:00 to 09:40 (Friday/Saturday 08:45-09:15)

Indicative Pick-up times for Tours 3, 4, 16

from Jerusalem Hotels     06:00
from Herzliya Hotels        07:00
from Tel Aviv Hotels        07:20 to 07:50
from Netanya Hotels        08:15 to 08:40

*Guests should be waiting at the earlier time indicated.

Pick-up changes

On April 8^th + September 18^th – Pick up times will be as follows:

Program changes

Jewish Holidays: 

• March 28;  April 7, 15; May 17; September 7, 8, 15, 21 and 28, 2021 :

Tour no. 1 to Jerusalem will be operated as per Saturday’s program.

The visit to Yad Vashem will be replaced by a visit to Ein Karem.

• September 7 & 15 – Tour no. 4 – to Caesarea, Haifa, Acre & Rosh Hanikra

Visit to the underground Crusaders’ city in Acre will not be included.

• September 15 – Tour no. 4 – Rosh Hanikra will not be visited.
• September 22 to 27 – Tour no. 4 – Visit of the underground Crusaders’ city will be replaced by a visit to the Templar’s tunnel.

Easter: April 1, 2, 3, 20, 30; May 1, 2021

Tours no.1, 5, 6, 13, and 17 to 20: Program will not include the visit to the Church of Holy Sepulchre.

Christmas: December 24

Tours no. 5, 14, 19, 20: will not include a visit to the Church of Nativity.

December 25: Tour no. 3- visit to Capernaum and Tabgha will be replaced by similar alternatives.

Additional program changes might occur during the year without advance notice.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• All tours will NOT be operated on Yom Kippur (September 16, 2021).
• All tours are conducted by government-licensed guides and in luxury air-conditioned vehicles and buses.
• Prices include complimentary pick up from major hotels.
• Transfers from/to hotels or meeting point may be accompanied with drivers to avoid delays.
• Tourists are required to be ready at the earlier pick up time indicated.
• Delays in pick up beyond the estimated range may occur due to unforeseen reasons and/or traffic conditions.
• Tours 13 and 14 end in Jerusalem and do NOT include a return transfer.
• Changes in itinerary and pick up times may occur due to holidays, force majeure or circumstances beyond our control.
• The daily tours are conducted bilingually (please see guaranteed language table).
• Daily tours – entrance fees are included. Meals are NOT included.
• 10% discount on daily tours for students and 7 to 12 year old children.
• 25% discount on daily tours for children under 7 years old.
• Children under 2 years old – free of charge.
• Passengers with special needs: wheelchairs, carriages or baby chairs need to notify us about their needs in advance.
• On daily tours, the tourists are obliged to stay with the group at all times. Separation from the group may result in being left behind and will be at the customer’s expense.
• Valuable belongings should never be left unattended in the vehicle.
• Rent-a-guide will not accept responsibility for any loss, injury or damage.

For all tours (except for Masada & Dead Sea), modest attire is required for visiting holy places of any religion (men with head covering, women with shoulder covering; for both men and women – no shorts).

For more information, please contact Janice Snider.