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For more information, call: 800-935-5000 or visit:
www.centralholidays.comBaptismal Site on Jordan River, Yardenit
PREFERRED HOTELS
(or similar)
City Nts. Tourist First Class Superior First
Class Hotels Hotels Class Hotels
Tiberias 3 Restal Leonardo Caesar Premier
Jerusalem 4 Prima Park Crowne Plaza Ramada
INCLUDED FEATURES
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Meeting and assistance at Ben Gurion International Airport upon
arrival
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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
•
8 full days of touring as per the itinerary with an English
speaking guide in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
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All entrance fees to the sites described in the itinerary
•
1 free land package for every 10 full paying passengers
Bible Land Experience is also available for 6 days/5 nights.
Please call for full itinerary & prices.
FROM PRICES
VALID THRU FEBRUARY 2019
Tourist Class Hotels: $1,229
First Class Hotels: $1,369
Superior First Class Hotels: $1,499
*Prices are per person, land only based on double occupancy and a minimum of 25 full
paying passengers. Price includes 1 free for every 10 full paying passengers.
DAY 1
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TEL AVIV
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GALILE
e Arrive at Tel Aviv airport and transfer to
your hotel in the Galilee where you will meet your fellow travelers at a
special welcome dinner. Overnight Tiberias. (D)
DAY 2
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GALILEE
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BEIT ALLON
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TABGHA
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CAPERNAUM
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GALILEE
This morning enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, followed by a
visit to Beit Allon to view the ancient fishing boat dating back to the
first century. Next, it’s on to Tabgha, site of the Miracle of the Loaves
and Fishes, and visit the Church of the Multiplication with its 4th
century mosaic floor. Continue to Capernaum to see the second
century synagogue where Jesus preached and where He gathered his
disciples. Our next stop is Mount of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on
the Mount. Then head to Caesarea Philippi also known as Banias
where Peter made his confession of Faith and identified Jesus as the
Messiah. Return to your hotel where we will savor an included dinner.
Overnight Tiberias. (B,D)
DAY 3
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GALILEE
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NAZARETH
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CAESAREA
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GALILEE
Today you will
pass Cana of Galilee on the way to Nazareth where we will visit the
Church of The Annunciation and Mary’s well. Head to Muchraka
where Elijah’s Altar was situated when he confronted the false
prophets of Baal. Continue to Caesarea, built by Herod the Great in
22 BC. Here you will see the Roman Theater, the Aqueduct, and the
Herodian port. It was in Caesarea that Cornelius was baptized by
Peter and where Paul was brought to trial. On return to your hotel,
drive through the Valley of Armageddon and stop at the excavation of
Tel Megiddo. Overnight Tiberias. (B,D)
DAY 4
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GALILEE
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YARDENIT
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BEIT SHEAN
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BETHLEHEM
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JERUSALEM
Driving along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, arrive at
Yardenit – the Baptismal site on the River Jordan. Then it’s on to the
city of Beit Shean (Scythopolis) to see the impressive Roman ruins.
Motor along the River Jordan Valley, bypassing Jericho to arrive at
Bethlehem where you will visit the church of The Nativity, the Milk
Grotto, Shepherds Field, and Manger Square. Proceed to your hotel in
Jerusalem. Overnight Jerusalem. (B,D)
DAY 5
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JERUSALEM
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DEAD SEA
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MASADA
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JERUSALEM
Travel
via the Inn of The Good Samaritan to the lowest point of earth – the
Dead Sea. Driving along its shores arrive at Masada, then ascend by
cable car to the top of the mountain and see Herod’s palace, the food
storeroom, and the water irrigation system. Continue to Ein Gedi,
where King David found shelter from the wrath of King Saul. Weather
permitting you will have the opportunity to float in the hyper-saline
Dead Sea. Next stop is Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were
discovered. Return to Jerusalem for dinner. Overnight Jerusalem.
(B,D)
DAY 6
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JERUSALEM - OLD CITY
The day’s exploration commences
as you enter the walled old city of Jerusalem through St. Stephen’s
Gate, visiting the Pool of Bethesda, the Chapel of the Flagellation, and
Ecce Home Arch. Walking along the Via Dolorosa and last Stations of
the Cross, arrive at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre and view the
Gabbatha Pavement. Next, it’s on to the Jewish quarter visiting the
Cardo, the wide wall built by King Hezekiah, and the Herodian
Mansion. Proceed to the Temple area – Mount Moriah. See the
Western Wall and visit the Ophel archaeological park and museum.
Return to your hotel for dinner. Overnight Jerusalem. (B,D)
DAY 7
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JERUSALEM
Full day at leisure. Optional "Voluntourism"
activity. Overnight Jerusalem. (B,D)–
DAY 8
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TEL AVIV
Visit the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea
Scrolls are on display, and the model of Jerusalem at the time of the
2nd Temple. Head on to the Mount of Scopus, then to the Mount of
Olives for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Next, visit the Chapel of
Ascension, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Church of All Nations.
Driving along the Kidron Valley you will see the Tombs of Absalom,
Zecharia, and James. Continue to Mount Zion to visit the Room of
The Last Supper and King David’s Tomb. The tour ends at the Garden
Tomb where we will share in Communion service. Tonight, enjoy a
farewell dinner before heading to the airport for your flight home. (If
your flight is the next morning, an additional night at the hotel is
required. (B)
(B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch - (D) Dinner