9 Day Israel, A Journey for the Believer

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the ruins of Caesarea Maritima, where the Pilate Stone was discovered, the only archaeological item that mentions Pontius Pilate Ascend Mt. Carmel and enjoy panoramic views of the Jezreel Valley Sail past the towns of Ginosar, Capernaum and Tabgha on a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee Caesarea Philippi, where Peter made his confession of faith in Christ Garden of Gethsemane, at the foot of the Mount of Olives Visit the Garden Tomb, unearthed in 1867 and considered to be the site of the burial of Jesus At Israel Museum, view some of the Dead Sea Scrolls †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    1 Tel Aviv, 2 Galilee Region, 4 Jerusalem

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus

Attractions

  • Bethlehem
  • Dead Sea
  • Galilee
  • Jerusalem
  • Tel Aviv

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights New York-Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 7 nights accommodations
    • 1 night Tel Aviv 2 nights Galilee Region 4 nights Jerusalem Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 15 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Israel
Depart for Israel

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Tel Aviv
Arrive in Tel Aviv and transfer to your hotel. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM, followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM Overnight: Tel Aviv Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Monday - Caesarea, Galilee
Begin your pilgrimage to the Holy Land with a drive northwards along the Plain of Sharon, the Mediterranean and old coastal road. The first stop will be the ruins of Caesarea Maritima, built by Herod and where Roman Governor, Pontius Pilate, based his seat of government....
DAY 4, Tuesday - Day in the Galilee Region
This morning, visit Banias the site of ancient Caesarea Philippi, where Peter made his confession of faith in Christ (Matt.16.16). Continue on to the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus preached His famous "Sermon on the Mount" (Matt 5). From here, travel to Capernaum, the t...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Yardenit Baptismal Site, Beit She'an, Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Garden Tomb
Begin at the headwaters of the Jordan River, the Yardenit, where Christian visitors come to renew their faith with a traditional Baptism. Continue southward to the ruins of Beit She'an, where the Philistines hung the bodies of Saul and his sons on the walls of Beit She'a...
DAY 6, Thursday - Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jewish Quarter, Bethlehem
This morning, visit the Western Wall Tunnels, which stretch along the Western Wall of the Temple Mount. Visit the Pool of Bethesda and the Crusader Church of Saint Anne and walk under Ecce Homo Arch. Then, retrace the steps of Jesus with a walk along the Via Dolorosa bef...
DAY 7, Friday - Israel Museum, Yad Vashem
Begin the day with a drive by the Knesset and the Big Menorah, symbols of the State of Israel. Next visit the Shrine of the Book at Israel Museum, where some of the Dead Sea Scrolls are kept. See the Model City, a 1:50 scale model of Jerusalem during the time of Jesus. C...
DAY 8, Saturday - Day in Jerusalem
Today, spend a full day at leisure in Jerusalem or join the optional tour where you will have the opportunity to visit Masada and the Dead Sea. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a hotel Optional: Full Day Masada and Dead Sea Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Sunday - Depart Israel
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

Due to local events, holidays and site openings, the order of sightseeing may be changed. Details to be provided locally by Tour Manager.

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Price From $3,009
Price per day$334
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Optional Activities
Full Day Masada & Dead Sea The full day tour to Masada and the Dead Sea begins with a drive through the Judean Desert and along the shores of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, to Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ascend the towering desert mesa via cable car to visit the excavations of the fortress of King Herod and last stronghold of the Zealots against the Romans. Here you'll see many of the original structures such as the synagogue and storehouses that have been painstakingly restored by archaeologists. At the base, visit the Museum of Masada that combines archaeological artifacts with a narrated guided tour of the Story of Masada. Then, journey via Ein Gedi to the Dead Sea for an "unsinkable" swim in the buoyant, salty waters. Approximate tour duration is 9 hours. OnDay : 8 Price : $108 Full Day Masada & Dead Sea The full day tour to Masada and the Dead Sea begins with a drive through the Judean Desert and along the shores of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, to Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ascend the towering desert mesa via cable car to visit the excavations of the fortress of King Herod and last stronghold of the Zealots against the Romans. Here you'll see many of the original structures such as the synagogue and storehouses that have been painstakingly restored by archaeologists. At the base, visit the Museum of Masada that combines archaeological artifacts with a narrated guided tour of the Story of Masada. Then, journey via Ein Gedi to the Dead Sea for an "unsinkable" swim in the buoyant, salty waters. Approximate tour duration is 9 hours. OnDay : 8 Price : $108
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Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

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