Biblical Israel

8 Nights / 9 Days

3N Jerusalem / 3N Tel-Aviv / 2N Kibbutz

ITINERARY

DAY 1: TUESDAY – BEN GURION AIRPORT / JERUSALEM

Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, where you will meet our representative and then transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 2: WEDNESDAY – JERUSALEM (OLD CITY)

Start your day with a magnificent panoramic view from Mount of Olives. You will then drive to the Old City; visit the Tomb of King David and the Room of Last Supper on Mt. Zion. You enter the walled city and walk through the newly restored Jewish quarter. Later visit the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter and continue to the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of Holy Sepulchre and Continue to Bethlehem#. Here view Rachel’s Tomb and proceed to visit the Church of Nativity and Manger’s Square. (B)

Overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 3: THURSDAY – JERUSALEM (NEW CITY)

Today you will 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; and then proceed for a tour at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament. You continue to visit Mount Hertzel cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Later drive through Mea Shearim, the ultra orthodox neighbourhood in Jerusalem and learn about their unique lifestyle.
In the evening enjoy a middle-eastern dinner followed by the spectacular “Sound & Light” show## at the Tower of David Museum. (BD)

Overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 4: FRIDAY – QUMERAN / MASSADA / DEAD SEA

Today you will drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. You stop at Qumeran to visit the site where the Dead Sea scrolls were found.  Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada and ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 AD.  Later descend by cable car and continue to the Dead Sea to cover yourself with the mineral rich mud and experience a swim in the Dead Sea## that many believe has its therapeutic effects.  (B)

Overnight in Tel-Aviv.

DAY 5: SATURDAY

At leisure. (B)

Overnight in Tel-Aviv.

DAY 6: SUNDAY – CAESAREA / MEGIDDO / DRUZE VILLAGE / HAIFA

Have your breakfast and drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, which was once the Roman capital of the region to see the excavations of the Crusaders’ city and the Roman port, aqueduct and the amphitheater that has been restored to its former glory as a concert venue.  Proceed to Megiddo which is identified as the site of Armageddon. Also visit the archaeological excavations including the well-preserved water supply system. Continue to Daliat-el-Carmel, a Druze village and enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant. Later proceed via Mount Carmel to Haifa for a panoramic view of the Haifa bay and the Golden domed Bahai shrine and gardens. (BLD)

Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse.

DAY 7: MONDAY – SAFED / GOLAN HEIGHTS / WINERY

Today you drive to Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism, where you will visit the ancient synagogues and the artists’ colony. You continue to the Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers, Kuneitra and the new Israeli town of Katzrin. Stop at the Golan Winery for a tour and wine tasting and later proceed to “Golan Magic”, for a multimedia presentation of the area and its history. (BD)

Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse.

DAY 8: TUESDAY – SEA OF GALILEE / NAZARETH

Start your day with a visit to Nazareth where you visit the Church of Annunciation. Then continue to Tiberias and visit Capernaum to see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal Church of St. Peter. Also visit Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the sermon on the mount. Later drive via Beit Shean to Beit Alpha to see the remains of the mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue depicting the zodiac. (B)

Overnight in Tel Aviv.

DAY 9: WEDNESDAY – TEL AVIV / BEN GURION AIRPORT

After breakfast, transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure. (B)

# Site under the Palestinian Authority Jurisdiction. Visit subject to situation.
## Visit subject to weather conditions.

INFORMATION

INCLUSIONS:

• 3*/ 4* Accommodation as per itinerary (subject to availability) at the time of booking or similar.
• 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinner (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner).
• All airport and Rail Way Stations transfers
• Sharing transfer on arrival and departure (from/to Ben Gurion Airport)
• 6 touring days as per itinerary, with English speaking guide
• Dinner in Jerusalem on Thursday followed by a Sound and Light show at David Citadel
• Lunch at a Druze village on Sunday
• Entrance fees to the sites visited as per itinerary.

Highlights:

1. Jerusalem Old and New City
2. Dead Sea – Lowest point on earth
3. Megiddo – The site of Armageddon
4. Daliat-el-Carmel, Druze village
5. Wine tasting at Golan Winery
6. Church of Annunciation and Mount of Beautitudes)

COST: On Request

EXCLUSIONS:

• Excess baggage fees, airport departure taxes and other relevant taxes
• Optional activities and excursions
• Drinks, tips, laundry, bottled drinking water and other personal expenses
• Medical, Travel and Baggage Insurance
• Holiday Surcharge
• Items of a personal nature (i.e. internet, curio, laundry, beverages, etc.) unless specifically quoted for above
• Tips and gratuities
• Passport
• Anything not specifically quoted in the inclusions
• Porterage
• Personal expenses
• GST extra as applicable

NOTES:

• Rates are subject to availability and to further terms and conditions.
• All prices are correct at the time of printing. Namaste Tourism reserves the right to alter the published price of any tour due to increasing tariffs, costs and entry fees or fluctuation of exchange rates, such amounts shall be determined at the sole discretion of Namaste Tourism.
• No reservations have been made and accommodation is subject to availability. In case of non-availability, alternate accommodation will be recommended.
• All outdoor activities are weather permitting.
• Smoking is not allowed in the vehicles. Comfort stops will be made en route.
• All distances and travelling times are approximate.
• Peak Season Surcharge may be applicable during Xmas, New Year or during any special events.
• Namaste Tourism Terms & Conditions Apply.
• All Payments to be made in INR, USD or EUR as per rate of exchange at the time of booking.
• Any payments automatically mean adherence to the terms & conditions of Namaste Tourism.