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DAY 1
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SUN
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TEL AVIV
Arrive at Ben Gurion airport where you will be
met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Tel
Aviv.
DAY 2 MON TEL AVIV
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CAESAREA
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MEGIDDO
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HAIFA
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ACRE
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GALILEE
Depart Tel Aviv and drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea,
once the Roman capital of the region; visit the excavations of the
ancient city, the Roman theatre, and aqueduct. Proceed to Muhraka,
the site of confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal.
Continue to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon, and learn
the impressive history of this battlefield as you visit the archaeological
excavations. Next it’s on to Acre to visit the remarkable underground
Crusader City and crypt. Continue to Kibbutz Lavi for overnight. (B,D)
DAY 3
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TUE
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TIBERIAS
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CAPERNAUM
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BANIAS
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GALILEE
After a
short tour of Tiberias, enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee and visit
the Yigal Alon center where the "Jesus boat," an ancient fishing boat
from the 1st century, is displayed. Continue to Capernaum to visit the
remains of the 2nd century synagogue. Stop at Tabgha, the site of the
Miracle of Fish and Loaves, and visit the Church of Multiplication with
its 4th century mosaic floor. Proceed to the Mount of Beatitudes where
Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive to the Banias Springs
and tour the Golan Heights. Return to Kibbutz Lavi for overnight. (B,D)
DAY 4
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WED
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GALILEE
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CANA
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NAZARETH
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BEIT SHEAN
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JERUSALEM
Today, head out to Cana to visit the Wedding Church
where Jesus performed his first miracle turning water into wine.
Continue to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation, Joseph’s
workshop, and Mary’s well. Proceed to Yardenit, the baptismal site on
the Jordan River. Next, stop at Beit Shean to visit the newly excavated
Roman city and amphitheater. Drive along the Jordan Valley to
Jerusalem for overnight. (B,D)
DAY 5
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THU
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JERUSALEM - OLD CITY
After breakfast, we will drive to
the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city; visit the Church of
All Nations, King David’s Tomb, and the Room of Last Supper on Mt.
Zion. Enter the Old City and walk through the Cardo, the ancient roman
road. Visit the Jewish and Christian quarters and view the Temple
Mount. Then take a stroll along the Via Dolorosa and head to the
oriental Bazaar to visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Next, motor on to
the Garden Tomb and enjoy the beautiful gardens and peaceful
ambiance. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B,D)
DAY 6
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FRI
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JERUSALEM – NEW CITY AND BETHLEHEM
Today’s
adventure commences in Ein Karem with a visit to the Church of the
Visitation. Proceed to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit
Israel Museum, the Shrine of the Book, the place where the Dead Sea
scrolls are housed, and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was
during the Second Temple period. Proceed to Bethlehem**, birthplace
of Jesus. Here you will explore Shepherds' Field and walk through
Manger Square to visit the remarkable Church of Nativity. Return to
Jerusalem for your overnight stay. (B,D)
DAY 7
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SAT
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JERUSALEM
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QUMRAN
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MASADA
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DEAD SEA
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JERUSALEM
Mystery and history unfolds before you today starting
with a drive through the Judean hills to Qumran Caves, where the Dead
Sea scrolls were found. Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to
Masada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the
Second Temple in 70 A.D. Ascend Masada by cable car and tour the
mountain fortress built by King Herod. Here you will discover the
remains of the walls, see the water cistern, and visit Herod’s Palace
before descending by cable car. Continue on to the Dead Sea, the
lowest point on earth. Enjoy the opportunity to float in the unsinkable
water and cover yourself with the mineral rich mud, believed to have
therapeutic effects. Return to Jerusalem for overnight. (B,D)
DAY 8
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SUN
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JERUSALEM
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TEL AVIV TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR
STAY)
Transfer to Ben Gurion airport for your departure. (B)
(B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch - (D) Dinner
PREFERRED HOTELS
(or similar)
City Nts. Moderate First Class Superior First Class
Hotels Hotels
Tel Aviv 1 Grand Beach Dan Panorama
Galilee 2 Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi
Jerusalem 4 Grand Court Dan Panorama
INCLUDED FEATURES
•
Meeting and assistance at Ben Gurion International Airport
upon arrival
•
Round trip transfers from Ben Gurion Airport to/from your hotel
•
Hotel accommodations for 7 nights in the hotel category of
your choice
•
Full Israeli breakfast and dinner daily
•
6 full days of touring as per the Itinerary with an English speaking
guide in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
•
All entrance fees to the sites described in the itinerary
*Wednesday Arrivals:
The tour starts in Jerusalem and ends in Tel Aviv –
with the same number of nights in each city as the Sunday Arrivals, using
the same hotels and the same selling prices
FROM PRICES
VALID THRU FEBRUARY 2019
Moderate First Class Hotels: $1,566
Superior First Class Hotels: $1,796
Moderate First Class Single Supplement
from
$482
Superior First Class Single Supplement
from
$615
Prices are per person, land only based on double occupancy.
**Visit subject to security conditions