ESSENTIAL ISRAEL: 8 Days / 7 Nights: regardless of race, creed or color, Israel is the cradle of many of humanity’s fundamental values. Explore the ancient sites of the Old and New Testaments, places sacred to Jews, Christians and Moslems alike. Experience the Israel of the 21st century as you journey from the shores of the Mediterranean to the shores of the Dead Sea.
Departures:
Per person |
DOUBLE |
SINGLE |
May 21 - July 31, Sept 1 -
Oct 10, Oct 22-Dec 21, 2011, Jan 1 - Feb 29, 2012 |
1320.00 |
1785.00 |
Oct 11 - 21, 2011 |
1470.00 |
1935.00 |
Aug 1 -31, Dec 21-31, 2011 |
1370.00 |
1835.00 |
The Itinerary: Day 1:
| Arrival Arrival Tel Aviv international airport, meeting and assistance by your local representative, transfer to Tel Aviv Overnight Tel Aviv Hotel | Day 2:
| On to the Galilee, Caesarea, Mt Carmel, Megiddo, Nazareth, via Cana to Sea of Galilee Dinner and over night Sea of Galilee
| Day 3:
| Around the Lakeh A boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Tabagah, Mt. Beatitude, Caesarea Philippi (Banias), Golan Heights, Mt Bental, Yardenit, Dinner and over night Sea of Galilee
| Day 4:
| Via the Jordan Valley to Jerusalem Bet-Shean, Beit Alfa, Harod Spring, Via Jordan Valley to Jerusalem Dinner and over night Jerusalem
| Day 5:
| Jerusalem, Old City Mount of Olives, Dominus Flevit Chapel, Garden of Gethsemane, Church of All Nations, Old City; Stephen’s Gate, Western Wall, Western Wall Tunnel, Pool of Bethesda, Ecce Homo, Stations of the Cross Dinner and over night Jerusalem
| Day 6:
| Dead Sea Qumran, Swim & Float at the Dead Sea, Ein-Gedi, Massada, Dinner and over night Jerusalem
| Day 7:
| Jerusalem, New City, ending at the Garden Tomb Yad Vashem - Holocaust Memorial Museum, Israel Museum - Shrine of the Book and the Model, Mount Zion; King David’s tomb, Last Supper Room, Church of St. Peter in Galicantu, Bethlehem (if time permits), Garden Tomb (Gordon’s Calvary}, Dinner and overnight Jerusalem
| Day 8:
| Transfer to Ben Gurion International Airport for departure |
Included: all transfers and sightseeing tours as listed above, sightseeing on “seat in a bus” basis, all entrance fees to sites listed, services of a local English speaking guide, 1 nights accommodation in Tel Aviv , 2 nights accommodation in the Galilee , 4 nights accommodation in Jerusalem, meals as indicated on the program Not Included: meals not listed, tips to drivers, guides, hotel and cruise staff, personal items, US departure tax / fuel of US$ 500.00 on land and air programs. All rates based on 2 sharing a room. Single and triple rates
ISRAEL EXTENSION: 4 days/3 nights: enjoy the highlights of Israel. Spend a full day exploring Jerusalem, both old and new. On your second day, you may choose either a day trip north through the Jordan Valley to the Sea of Galilee and the many sites associated with the life of Jesus Christ OR an excursion to the ancient Jewish fortress at Massada with a stop at the Dead Sea
Per person |
DOUBLE |
SINGLE |
May 21 - July 31, Sept 1 -
Oct 10, Oct 22-Dec 21, 2011, Jan 1 - Feb 29, 2012 |
720.00 |
980.00 |
Oct 11 - 21, 2011 |
870.00 |
2085.00 |
Aug 1 -31, Dec 21-31, 2011 |
770.00 |
1080.00 |
Day 1:
| Arrival Arrival Tel Aviv international airport, meeting and assistance by your local representative, transfer to Tel Aviv Overnight Tel Aviv Hotel | Day 2:
| Jerusalem Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Church of All Nations, Old City; Stephen’s Gate, Western Wall, Stations of the Cross, Bethlehem and the Garden Tomb, Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum as time permits Over night Jerusalem
| Day 3:
| Full day tour to the Galilee OR full day tour to Massada and the Dead Sea Overnight Jerusalem.
| Day 4:
| Transfer to the airport for final departure or continue to Jordan
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Hotels: Dan Panorama, Olive Tree, King Solomon,Jerusalem or similar Included: all transfers and sightseeing tours as listed above, sightseeing provided on “seat in a bus basis”, private transfers, all entrance fees to sites listed, services of a local English speaking guide, 4 nights accommodation in Jerusalem. Please note: transfers are available from and back to the Allenby Bridge when combining this tour with a visit to Jordan. Tours by private car are available for a supplementary fee. Not Included: meals not listed, tips to drivers, guides, hotel and cruise staff, personal items. All rates based on 2 sharing a room. Single and triple rates available on request
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