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9 Days - 8 Nights | Sunday Arrival

Day 1 – Sunday

Tel Aviv

Welcome to Israel – our dedicated representative will
greet you and smooth the transfer to your Tel Aviv
hotel. Tonight you’ll sleep in one the world’s most
vibrant cities.

Day 2 – Monday

Tel aviv • Beer Sheba • Masada • Dead Sea

Today will take you from sea to desert to sea.
Departing Tel Aviv, we’ll journey down the coast
through the Mediterranean ports of Ashdod and
Ashkelon to arrive in Beersheba, the “capital” of
the Negev, where we’ll take in the local history. Now
we truly enter the desert and the drive will take us
through unforgettable vistas, the truly ancient city
of Arad and leave us at the base of Masada. You’ll
fully explore this most iconic of Israel’s monuments –
we’ll ascend by cable car and set foot upon the last
stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against
Rome. You’ll be expertly guided through the ongoing
excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue and
stunning views of the surrounding Roman camps
and the distant Dead Sea. From this grand mount
you’ll descend and experience the salty waters of
this sea — lowest place on earth. Past the oasis of
Ein Gedi the caves of Qumran, we’ll make our way to
Jerusalem for an overnight in this holiest of cities. (B)

Day 3 - Tuesday

Jerusalem: Sightseeing of the New City

Today we’ll explore the “new” Jerusalem. Get
a magnificent panoramic view of this golden city
from Mt. Scopus. You’ll travel to the Garden of
Gethsemane, the Church of all Nations and
the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book,
permanent home to the Dead Sea Scrolls. We’ll take
in a fascinating and intricate model of Jerusalem,
as it appeared at the time of the Second Temple
and continue a short distance to Yad Vashem,
the nation’s memorial to the millions killed in the
Holocaust. From here you’ll visit the lovely Ein
Kerem district, birth place of John the Baptist, before
returning to your hotel with a new sense of the city –
sleep well, tomorrow brings a whole different side. In
the heart of a neighborhood in downtown Jerusalem,
visit Mahane Yehuda to experience the flavors,
aromas, colors and the traders’ interaction with the
crowds, at the largest open market in Israel. (B)

Highlights Plus

Eilat & Petra

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Day 4 - Wednesday

Jerusalem: Old City & Bethlehem*

This morning you’ll enter the Old City; through these
gates, generations have passed. As we explore,
we’ll take in the Jewish Quarter, the Western Wall,
the Temple area, the bazaar, the Via Dolorosa
and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. A short
drive will bring us to Mt. Zion, a visit to the tomb
of King David, the site of the Last Supper and the
peaceful and contemplative Dormition Abbey.
This afternoon we’ll travel on to Bethlehem*, visit the
Church of the Nativity and return to Jerusalem
for the night. (B)

*Site under the Palestinian Authority jurisdiction, our
visit is subject to the situation

Day 5 - Thursday

Beit Shean • Nazareth •Galilee

Today we’ll head North. Our first destination,
Jericho*, is the oldest inhabited city in the world.
We’ll wind our way through the fertile Jordan
Valley toward Beit Shean. Our expert will guide you
through the excavations and give a sense of what
life was like in this beautifully preserved Roman city.
A short drive will bring us to Nazareth and a visit
to the Christian Holy Sites. A drive through the
Hula Valley will bring us to Safed, city of the Kabala,
to visit a synagogue and the artist colony. Tonight’s
stay in a local kibbutz hotel will leave you with a
sense of Israel outside bustling cities. (B)

Day 6 - Friday

Golan heights & around the sea of galilee

Today you’ll experience Israel’s northern borders.
Starting in the Golan Heights, you’ll take in
breathtaking views of the landscape, visit former
Syrian fortifications, view Druze villages and
Banias, the beautiful source of the nation’s lifeline,
the Jordan River. Continuing along the shore of
the Sea of Galilee, we’ll next stop at Capernaum
and visit the ruins of a lovely ancient synagogue,
the house of Peter, and Tabgha, site of the
miracle of the loaves and fishes. We’ll be back
at the kibbutz for the night. Enjoy an Israeli wine
country experience, with vineyards surrounded
by breathtaking views. Get acquainted with the
collection of fine and rare wines, and gain an
understanding of wine making process with some

wine tasting too. Optional sailing in a boat across
the Sea of Galilee to experience the tranquility and
scenery little changed during the past 2000 years
(subject to conditions and fee). (B)

Day 7 - Saturday

Acre • Haifa • Caesaria • Eilat

After a kibbutz breakfast, we’ll drive west to Acre for a
fascinating visit to one of the best-preserved Crusader
strongholds in the world. Later, in Haifa, we’ll enjoy a
tour of the city including the Bahai Shrine and its
famous Persian gardens, Mount Carmel and
panoramic views of the city and the sea. We’ll take
to the coastal road and take in Caesarea, Herod’s
“Dream on the Sea” and explore the spectacular
Roman and crusader ruins – few sites can boast the
views afforded here. From this sea to another, a short
drive we’ll take us to the airport and our awaiting flight
to Eilat, one of the world’s great resort destinations.
A taxi to the hotel, then maybe a swim or a walk along
the promenade will set you up for a great sleep. (B)

Day 8 - Sunday

Eilat • Petra • Eilat

Today we leave Israel for Jordan, crossing the border
and driving through the scenic Jordanian desert to
one of the wonders of the world, Petra. For centuries,
Petra has inspired romantics, poets and adventurers
– you’ll enter as they did, through the Siq, a narrow
gorge passage that culminates in a breathtaking
view of the Treasury – famous in print and cinema.
Continuing into the heart of this ancient city you’ll
pass hundreds of rock-cut tombs and monuments
and an amphitheatre that once held three thousand
spectators. We’ll share a leisurely lunch, a visit to
lovely Wadi Musa and the Spring of Moses, see
modern Petra and enjoy a tour of Aqaba. We’ll return
to Eilat, our waiting flight back to Tel Aviv and our hotel
for the night. (B)

Day 9 – Monday

Tel Aviv

This morning’s breakfast is a time to compare
photos, exchange contacts with new friends, we’ll
make sure you’re at the airport in plenty of time for
your flight. (B)

The above program can be extended or
customized for groups.

• Visit the Jewish Zealots with a cable car

• Explore the Ein Gedi caves of the Qumran

• Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, the

Church of all Nations and the Israel

Museum’s Shrine of the Book

• Visit Yad Vashem and Ein Kerem disctrict

• Experience the Mahane Yehuda market

• Explore the incredible Western Wall,

the Temple area, Via Dolorosa and the

Church of the Holy Sepulcher

• Visit the Church of Nativity

• Visit a synagogue and the artist colony

in Safed, city of the Kabala

• Explore Golan Heights, visit Druze

villages, and Banias

• Visit the ruins at Capernaum, and

the ancient synagogue, the house

of Peter and Tabgha

• Tour the Bahai Shrine and its famous

Persian Gardens, Mount Carmel

• Visit Petra, Wadi Musa and Spring

of Moses

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Airport assistance

• Airport transfers

• Deluxe Air-Conditioned

Transportation

• Baggage assistance at hotels

• 8 nights hotel accomodation

• English-speaking guide

• All entrance fees

• Return flight Tel Aviv/Eilat/Tel Aviv

TOUR INCLUDES

MEALS

TOUR EXCLUDES

• Visa and border fees for Jordan,

transfer between airport and hotel

in Eilat.

• Daily breakfast

• (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner