SUNDAY DEPARTURE - 7 NIGHTS
Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Today’s journey takes us to Caesarea, the old Roman regional capital where the Apostle Paul was imprisoned before his journey to Rome. Explore the Roman Theatre and aqueduct reflecting the grandeur of the once-mighty Roman Empire. Next visit Muhraka where Prophet Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel in a pivotal biblical moment. Continuing, we reach Megiddo, an ancient city recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site believed to be the location of the final battle of Armageddon. Our final stop is Acre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former Crusader capital. Walk through the Old City, visit the local market, and enjoy the historic harbour. Explore the underground Crusader City and crypt offering insights into this era.
Drive through the coastal town of Tiberias to visit Magdala, birthplace of Mary Magdalene. Enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee where Jesus performed many of his miracles, including walking on water. Next visit the Yigal Alon Centre where the “Jesus’ boat,” an ancient fishing boat from the 1st century, is displayed. Continue to Capernaum, the town of Jesus and home of St. Peter. Here you can marvel at the ruins of the ancient synagogue and the beautiful octagonal Church of St. Peter. Stop at Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of Fish and Loaves, and visit the Church of Multiplication with its beautiful 4th-century mosaic floor. Proceed to the Mount of Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Finally, visit Yardenit, a baptismal site on the Jordan River where pilgrims from around the world gather to be baptized following the tradition of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist.
Drive to Cana to visit the Wedding Church where Jesus performed his first miracle of turning water into wine. Continue to Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus, and visit the Church of the Annunciation, a stunning basilica marking the site where the Angel Gabriel announced the Virgin Mary’s divine pregnancy. Explore Joseph’s Workshop where Saint Joseph practiced carpentry, now part of the Church of Saint Joseph. Nearby, Mary’s Well, venerated for its association with Mary drawing water, offers a serene spot for reflection. Drive along the Jordan Valley to Beit She ‘an, an important Roman-era city. Explore its well-preserved ruins, including a theatre, bathhouse, and colonnaded streets, highlighting the grandeur of this ancient site.
Today we delve into Jerusalem, the city of peace where Jesus was crucified, resurrected, and ascended to the heavens. Our day begins with a visit to Mount of Olives, offering a magnificent panoramic view of Jerusalem and marking the place where Jesus ascended into heaven. Heading to the bottom of the mountain to visit the Church of All Nations, where Jesus prayed before his arrest. Next, we visit King David’s Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper on Mt. Zion. We then journey to the Old City, exploring the ancient Roman Cardo, the Jewish and Christian quarters. Highlights include the Wailing Wall, the Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the revered site of Jesus’s crucifixion, burial, and resurrection.
Head out to the Ein Karem neighbourhood, the birthplace of John the Baptist, and visit the Church of Visitation where Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth while pregnant with Jesus. Also visit the Church of Saint John the Baptist, which marks the site where John the Baptist was born. This church, with its beautiful interior and serene surroundings, commemorates the life and ministry of John the Baptist, offering a place for reflection and prayer. Onto the Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period. Proceed to *Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus; view Shepherds’ Field, where angels announced the birth of Jesus to shepherds. Then stroll through Bethlehem’s Manger Square to reach the remarkable Church of Nativity; dating back to the 4th century, this ancient basilica stands over the site of Jesus’ birth. Return to Jerusalem.
Drive through the Judean Desert leading you to the extraordinary Dead Sea, the Earth’s lowest point and situated approx. 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. Stop at Qumran, where the famed Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. This archaeological site is believed to have once housed John the Baptist. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to reach Masada, the last refuge of Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple. Ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod the Great. Descend by cable car and continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth; enjoy the opportunity to float on the unsinkable water and cover yourself with the mineral-rich mud believed to have therapeutic effects.
Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure.
• Transfers on arrival and departure (from/to Ben Gurion Airport).
• Assistance at the airport upon arrival.
• 7 nights accommodation on Half Board basis.
• 6 touring days as per itinerary, with English speaking guide.
• Entrance fees to the sites visited as per itinerary.
International airfares
Optional activities
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program.
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Any items not mentioned as included
Hotels used or similar
Plan A Hotels
Tel Aviv - Dan Panorama
Galilee - Lavi - Eden room
Jerusalem - Dan Panorama
Plan B Hotels
Tel Aviv - Grand Beach
Galilee - Lavi - Eden room
Jerusalem - Grand Court
Plan C Hotels
Tel Aviv - Grand Beach
Galilee - Lavi - Eden room
Jerusalem - Prima Park
Child price on request
** Program sequence is subject to change without advance notice.
**The hotels appearing above might be replaced with similar ones.
NOTE: Tours are being operated on the dates mentioned above.
Sunday Departure