Israel Discovery Tour

Day 1 | Arrival

Airport meeting assistance and transfer to Jerusalem hotel.

Day 2 | Jerusalem – Old and New

Pick up from hotel. Explore the biblical and cultural highlights of Old and New Jerusalem. Sights include Mount Zion, the ‘Old City’ and the Western Wall, the Stations of the Cross and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum.

(On Saturdays instead of Yad Vashem, drive to Ein Karem, southwest of Jerusalem, traditionally known as birthplace ofJohn 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)

Day 3 | Masada and the Dead Sea

Depart Jerusalem and descend to the lowest place on earth. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to the rock fortress of Masada. Visit Herod’s palaces, dating back 2000 years. Then hear about the zealots who defied the Roman Empire from this location. Enjoy a chance to swim in the Dead Sea. The water is so rich in salts and minerals that you float!

Day 4 | Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee

Early morning departure north to Nazareth, to see the town of Joseph and Mary. Visit the Church of the Annunciation. Continue to the Sea of Galilee via Canna to visit the ruins at Capernaum. Stop at Tabgha, where the Miracle of the Fishes and Loaves took place. Onto Tel Aviv via the Baptismal site at Yardenit.

Day 5 | Caesarea and the Coastal Plain

Pause at Caesarea, to visit the Roman Theatre and the Crusader Fortress with its unique dry moat.

Then to the port city of Haifa to view the magnificent Bahai gardens from atop Mount Carmel. Continue north to Akko (Acre) to explore the Knights’ Halls and the secret escape tunnel dug by the Crusaders. Arrive at Rosh Hanikra, the most northern point on the coast to walk through the beautiful grottos carved by the sea.

Then to the port city of Haifa to view the magnificent Bahai gardens from atop Mount Carmel. Continue north to Akko (Acre) to explore the Knights’ Halls and the secret escape tunnel dug by the Crusaders. Arrive at Rosh Hanikra, the most northern point on the coast to walk through the beautiful grottos carved by the sea.

Day 6 | Departure

Transfer to airport for departure

The above tour packages includes the following:

1. English Speaking guide for all touring
2. A/C coach for touring in a group
3. Twin room accommodation in chosen class of hotels on BB basis (HB where indicated)
4. Entrance fees for the above mentioned sites

The above mentioned does not include:

1. Any extra meals or beverages or hotel extras
2. Tips for guides & drivers
3. Any personal expenses
4. Passport, visa and border crossing fees
5. Travel insurance
6. Anything not mentioned in inclusions