Overview
Custom Israel travel package with overnights in both Jerusalem & Tel Aviv, touring the highlights of Old Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Biblical Galilee (Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum & Yardenit) as well as Western Galilee (Caesarea, Haifa & Acre). Can be arranged roundtirp from Tel Aviv Airport or included as part of an Israel-Jordan combination travel package.
• You get to choose your own travel dates.
• Can be extend to add more days and other areas of Israel too if you wish, or combined with travel in Jordan.
• Rate varies depending on number of persons travelling / category of hotel requested / your exact travel dates / etc.
Tour itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival to Tel Aviv (or cross over from Jordan)
Meet at Tel Aviv Airport (or Allenby Bridge land border) and transfer to hotel in Jerusalem. Remainder of the day and evening is then free at leisure for you to relax and stroll around the area surrouding your hotel. Overnight Jerusalem.
Day 02 : Old Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour
Join on full day regular group tour covering the highlights of Old Jerusalem plus visit of Bethlehem. During this tour you stroll through the various quarters of the Old City via the Cardo (Roman road) and along the Via Dolorosa, with visits made to King David's Tomb, Room of Last Supper, Dormition Abbey, the Kotel and the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Also enjoy a panoramic view from the Mount of Olives. During visit of Bethlehem, walk through the Manger Square to visit the Church of Nativity and Shepherds' field. Evening free at leisure with overnight at hotel in Jerusalem.
*Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) is required for visits of all Holy sites throughout Israel.
*Visit of Bethlehem is subject to Palestinian Authority, you need to have your passports with you at all times for this tour
Day 03 : Biblical Highlights of Galilee Tour
Early morning (around 06:30) pickup form hotel in Jerusalem and depart via the coastal road and landscape of the lower Galilee to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Basilica of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. From there continue, via Kana, to Tiberius, the lively resort town on the Sea of Galilee. Drive along the Kinneret Lake to Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught. Then head to Tabgha and visit the Church of Multiplication of the Fish and Loaves with the beautiful mosaic floor. Finally to Yardenit, the famous baptismal site located where the Jordan River flows out from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea. End of day with arrival to hotel in Tel Aviv, check-in with evening free at leisure. Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Day 04 : Western Galilee Tour
Today join on full day regular group Western Galilee Tour starting with a drive along the coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman capital and port. Here enjoy a walking tour of the theatre and the archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Haifa for a scenic view of the city, the port and the magnificent Baha'i gardens and shrine. Proceed to Rosh Hanikra; descend by cable car into the underwater grottoes and admire the spectacular natural formation. From here head on to Acre, recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Walk through the market, the mosque and the old port, visit the underground Crusader city and crypt and learn about their fascinating history and culture. End of tour with arrival back to hotel in Tel Aviv, evening free at leisure. Overnight Tel Aviv.
Day 05 : Departure
Transfer from hotel in Tel Aviv to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport, as per your international flight departure time. *For those that wish to travel on to Jordan we can instead arrange for transfer to the Allenby Bridge land border.
• Religious-National Holiday Periods in Israel
Passover : 08-15 April 2020 ..... 26 Mar-05 Apr 2021
Shavuot : 28-30 May 2020 ..... 16-18 May 2021
Rosh Hashana : 18-20 Sept 2020 ..... 06-08 Sept 2021
Yom Kippur : 27-28 Sept 2020 ..... 15-16 Sept 2021
Succoth : 02-10 Oct 2020 ..... 20-30 Sept 2021
*Over Yom Kippur touring is NOT possible.