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11 Days - 10 Nights | Thursday Arrival | Visit all of the historic Jewish sites!

Rhapsody Tour

Continue to ancient Caesarea; explore the Roman
and Crusader ruins including the impressive
2,000-year-old theater (still in use!) and aqueduct.
Then, visit Caesarea Harbor: a fascinating, multi-
media presentation brings ancient history to life!
Arrive in Nazareth, the sacred town where Jesus
spent part of his youth; visit the Church and view
Mary’s Well. On to the sparkling port city of Haifa;
check into your hotel atop Mt. Carmel. Evening:
Enjoy Dinner and a special presentation on the
multicultural traditions and religions in Israel (subject
to minimum 10 tour participants). (B.D)

Day 5 - Monday

Haifa • Safed • Acre

View the golden-domed Baha’i Shrine and their
breathtaking “hanging gardens,” – a UNESCO
World Heritage site. Drive along the coast to Rosh
Hanikra; descend by cable car to see the magnificent
underwater grottoes. Continue through the picturesque
seaside town of Nahariya to the timeless Crusader
city of Acre; walk through the subterranean city and
bazaars that recall the colorful middle Ages. Then,
to Safed, one of Judaism’s holiest cities, where the
Kabbalah was developed in the 16th.-century; visit the
ancient synagogues and the charming Artists’ Quarter.

Return to your hotel for Dinner. The balance of the
evening is at leisure to enjoy a stroll under the Carmel
skies and the glow of this beautiful port city. (B.D)

Day 6 – Tuesday

Capernaum • Golan Heights • Jerusalem

We’ll depart Haifa driving first to Capernaum to see the
fantastic ruins of the ancient synagogue dating back to
the 5th-century. Ascend the strategic Golan Heights
and learn about the 20th century battles that protected
Israel’s future. On to Katzrin, capital of the Golan and
to the Monument of the 7th Brigade. It is here, in
the magnificent strip of the Golan that has become
known for producing the finest wines in the world, that
we will enjoy a tour of the wine making process as
well as sample some of the Golan’s tastiest wines.
Continue for a visit to a former Syrian army bunker at
Kibbutz Kfar Charuv, settled by Americans and Israelis
together; view of the fertile valleys below as you tour
the kibbutz and enjoy lunch in the communal dining
room. Visit the remains of an 8th century Roman city at
Bet Shean (daylight time permitting). Then drive south
and rise through the mountains to “golden” Jerusalem
celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the reunification of
the city, stopping first for a blessing and a toast to our
arrival in the eternal city. Overnight in Israel’s capital. (B.L)

ISRAEL | RHAPSOD

Y T

OUR

• Archeological “Dig” at Beit Guvrin

National Park

• Tour the Israeli Museum at the Rabin

Center

• Dinner and special presentation in Haifa

• Descend to the Underwater Grottos at

Rosh Hanikra

• Enjoy wine tasting at a Golan Winery

• Visit an Army Bunker in the Golan

• Tour the spectacular FOZ Heritage Center

• Night Tour of “illuminated” Jerusalem

• Tour Herodian Mansions or Hasmonean

Tunnel

• Sound & Light Show in Jerusalem

• Shabbat Dinner with Home Hospitality

in Jerusalem

• WiFi enabled buses and free WiFi at all

hotels

• Tips to all restaurant staff

• Express Airport Check-in Service & Dan

VIP Lounge at Ben Gurion Airport upon

return to North America

SPECIAL FEATURES

TOUR INCLUDES

• Professional Tour Director

• 7 days of comprehensive sightseeing

• Walking Tour of Tel Aviv

• Arrival and Departure Transfers

• Daily Breakfast (Israeli buffet)

• Friday Welcome Dinner Get-together

in Tel Aviv

• 2 Dinners in Haifa

• Lunch at Kibbutz Kfar Charuv

• Restaurant dinner in Jerusalem

• Traditional Friday Night Dinner-Israeli

home in Jerusalem

• (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner

MEAL

Day 1 – Thursday

Tel Aviv

Welcome to Israel! Arrive Ben Gurion Airport; meeting,
assistance and transfer to your hotel in trendy Tel Aviv’s
Mediterranean beach. Balance of the afternoon and
evening at leisure in the “city that never sleeps”.

Day 2 – Friday

Tel Aviv

Today, a great adventure! Spend the morning digging
and excavating at the Tel Maresha Dig at Beit Guvrin
National Park (weather permitting). Continue to
the 4,000-year-old port city of Jaffa. Explore the
magnificently reconstructed Artists’ Quarter with its
galleries and boutiques. Afterwards, on to Tel Aviv’s
bustling Carmel Market and lively Nachlat Benjamin
Street with its delightful cafes and craft stalls —
definitely the place to be on Friday afternoon! Tonight,
Get Together Dinner. (B.D)

Day 3 – Saturday

Tel Aviv

Morning walking tour includes Ben Gurion House,
former home of Israel’s first Prime Minister; see his
personal belongings and expansive library. Remainder
of the day at leisure to enjoy all of the delights of this
seaside city. Tel Aviv’s museums and restaurants
are world-class. Don’t miss Tel Aviv’s hip port
neighborhood, with its yachts, eateries and café-filled
boardwalk. (B)

Day 4 – Sunday

Tel Aviv • Caesaria • Nazareth • Haifa

Depart Tel Aviv. Drive to the extraordinary
Israeli Museum at the Yitzhak Rabin Center
chronicling the life of the late Prime Minister
and the development of the State of Israel.