From its northern to its southern tip, Israel abounds in memorable attractions and sites. Experience Israel on the Grand Tour and see how history, heritage and culture unfold before your eyes. Biblical tales, medieval cities, vestiges of once glorious empires, picturesque villages, vibrant open air markets, the secrets of the Kabbalah , take on color and shape. Exhilarating views of mountains, seas and valleys will take your breath away.
Trip Highlights
- The ancient cities Caesarea and Megiddo
- At the Sea of Galilee: Capernaum and Mount of Beatitudes
- The Old and New Jerusalem: the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Israel Museum Yad Vashem - Holocaust Museum
- The Dead Sea : Massada Fortress
- Desert experience: the Ramon Crater, Camel ride, Beduin Tent
Schedule
Day 1 - Friday - ARIVEL
Accommodation: Good tourist/first class
Meals: BB
Day 2 - Saturday - Tel Aviv
Accommodation: Good tourist/first class
Meals: BB
Day 3 - Sunday - CAESAREA-MEGIDDO-DRUZE VILLAGE-HAIFA
Accommodation: Good tourist/first class
Meals: HB
Day 4 - Monday - SAFED –GOLAN HEIGHTS-WINERY
Accommodation: Good tourist/first class
Meals: HB
Day 5 - Tuesday - SEA OF GALILEE-NAZARETH
Accommodation: Good tourist/first class
Meals: BB
Day 6 - Wednesday - JERUSALEM-THE OLD CITY
Accommodation: Good tourist/first class
Meals: BB
Day 7 - Thursday - JERUSALEM- THE NEW CITY
Accommodation: Good tourist/first class
Meals: HB
Day 8 - Friday - QUMERAN-MASADA-THE DEAD SEA
Accommodation: Good tourist/first class
Meals: BB
Day 9 - Saturday - Jerusalem
Accommodation: Good tourist/first class
Meals: BB
Day 10 - Sunday - TIMNA-EILAT
Accommodation: Good tourist/first class
Meals: BB
Day 11 - Monday - at leisure in Eilat or optional day tour to PETRA
Accommodation: Good tourist/first class
Meals: BB
Day 12 - Tuesday - MITZPE RAMON-SDE BOKER-TEL-AVIV
Accommodation: Good tourist/first class
Meals: BB
Day 13 - Wednesday
Including
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Assistance at the airport upon arrival
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Transfers from and to the airport
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12 nights including daily breakfast in good tourist/first class hotels at your choice
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8 touring days with English Speaking licensed tour guide
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A/C tourist vehicle (according to group size)
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Entrance fees and activities as per itinerary
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Additional meals: 1 lunch at Druze Village, 2 dinners at the kibbutz guesthouse, 1 dinner in Jerusalem
Not including
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Beverages with meals
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Any insurance
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Supplement for private transfers
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Border taxes Israel-Jordan
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Entry visa to Jordan
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Anything not mentioned
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Any tips