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Day 4 – Wednesday
Cana • Nazareth • Beit Shean
This morning we’ll drive to Cana to visit the Wedding
Church, where Jesus performed his first miracle, the
turning of water into wine, and continue to Nazareth
to visit the Church of the Annunciation, Joseph’s
Workshop and Mary’s Well. You’ll visit Yardenit, the
baptismal site on the Jordan river and the Roman
city of Beit Shean’s newly excavated amphitheatre.
We’ll make our way to Jerusalem along the beautiful
Jordan Valley. (B,D)
Day 5 - Thursday
Jerusalem: Old City
This morning we’ll 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. Entering the Old City you’ll walk
through the Cardo, the ancient Roman road, visit the
Jewish and Christian quarters, view the Temple
Mount and walk along the Via Dolorosa and the
Bazaar to visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. From
the Old City we’ll drive to the Garden Tomb and enjoy
the beautiful gardens and peaceful ambiance. Tonight
we’ll stay in Jerusalem. (B,D)
Day 6 – Friday
Jerusalem: New City and Bethlehem
This morning’s drive will take you to Ein Karem to visit
the Church of Visitation and Yad Vashem, moving
memorial to victims of the Holocaust. We’ll visit Israel
Museum, the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead
Sea scrolls are housed, and the fascinating model
of Jerusalem as it looked during the Second Temple
period. From Jerusalem we’ll drive to *Bethlehem,
birthplace of Jesus, visiting Shepherds’ Field, Manger
Square and the remarkable Church of the Nativity.
We’ll return to Jerusalem for the night. (B,D)
Day 7 - Saturday
Qumran • Masada • Dead Sea
Today we’ll drive through the Judean hills to the
Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea scrolls were
found, and continue along the shores of the Dead
Sea to Masada, last stronghold of the Jews after the
destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. You’ll
ascend Masada by cable car and tour the mountain
fortress built by King Herod, inspired not only by the
walls, cisterns and Palace, but by unforgettable views
of the Roman camps and desert below. Continuing to
the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, you’ll have
the opportunity to float in the dense water and cover
yourself with the mineral-rich mud, believed to have
therapeutic effects. We’ll return to Jerusalem for the
night. (B,D)
Day 8 - Sunday
Eliat • Timna
Traveling south through the stunning Negev
desert, we’ll stop at Timna, a large geologic and
archaeological park, marveling at the copper mines
and multi-colored rock formations, among them the
outstanding Solomon’s Pillars. Continuing to Eilat,
you’ll visit the Underwater Observatory marine
park and enjoy the opportunity for a close-up look
at the rich life of the Gulf of Eilat. We’ll stay overnight
in Eilat. (B,D)
Day 9 - Monday
Day at leisure in Eilat or optional Day tour to
Petra with additional charge
After border formalities, we’ll drive straight to Petra,
the astonishing rose-red city built by the Nabateans.
Petra was renowned for its massive architecture,
pools, dams and water channels. The visit begins
with the possibility of a short horseback ride to the
entrance of the Siq, a walk of about 1.2 km that
will bring you to the monuments Petra is famous for:
the treasury, royal tombs, the court, the Roman
theatre, Qasser el-Bint and many others. After
the visit, we’ll have time for a nice lunch before
driving back to border. On the way, we’ll pay a visit
to Aqaba and have a chance explore. We should
return to the border around 18:00 and cross back
to Eilat for the night. (B,D)
Day 10 - Tuesday
Ramon Crater • Sde Boker • Bedouin lunch
This morning we’ll depart Eilat via Mitzpe Ramon
and gaze into the crater, a true geological wonder.
In Sde Boker we’ll see Ben Gurion’s Hut and grave
overlooking the magnificent Zin Valley. A highlight
for today is a camel ride and visit to an authentic
Bedouin camp where you’ll experience Bedouin
hospitality and a delicious traditional lunch. At
Hatzerim we’ll visit Israel’s Airforce Museum to
view the planes and equipment and hear the history
of this storied fighting force. We’ll continue on to
Tel-Aviv for the night. (B,D)
Day 11 - Wednesday
Tel Aviv
Today you’ll transfer to Ben Gurion airport for your
departure. (B)
The above program can be extended or
customized for groups.
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