Meals

Breakfast daily and 6 dinners

Guide

Escorted by an English speaking driver guide

Others

Entrance fees for all included sightseeing Touring - Masada, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Ein Karem, Beit Shean, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Acre, Haifa, Caesarea, Jaffa and Tel Aviv Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Israel’s wine region

Accommodation

7 nights 5 star hotels This coach tour is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travellers from a number of different operators, some staying in different hotels for sightseeing each day

Transport

All transfers and transportation in modern air-conditioned vehicles Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 8

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Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

International flights and visa Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow USD$5-7 per day, per traveller for your guide and USD$2 per day, per traveller for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture

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Day 1 Day 1: Vibrant Tel Aviv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Vibrant Tel Aviv

Sunday. Upon arrival at the Ben Gurion Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv. The rest of the evening is at your leisure. Renowned for its hedonistic nightlife, this dynamic city also offers beautiful beaches, art galleries and markets. And with a variety of trendy bistros, high-end restaurants and delicious street food stalls, there’s plenty to choose from, for dinner.
Day 2 Day 2: Masada Fortress & The Dead Sea
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Masada Fortress & The Dead Sea

Tel Aviv - Beer Sheba - Masada - Dead Sea - Jerusalem (West Bank). Set off from Tel Aviv, and drive south past the cities of Ashdod and Ashkelon to the Negev capital of Beer Sheba. After a short visit, we continue via Arad to the Masada Fortress which sits atop an isolated rock cliff and was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Ascending by cable car to the fortress offers incredible views of the Dead Sea and at the top explore the excavations of Herod’s Palaces, the synagogue and the bathhouse. Later, we descend to the lowest place on Earth to float in the famously buoyant, salt-laden water of the Dead Sea. From the Dead Sea we journey to Jerusalem, passing by the oasis of Ein Gedi and the Judean Desert enroute. Spend the evening at leisure.
Day 3 Day 3: Jerusalem New City & Bethlehem
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Jerusalem New City & Bethlehem

Today’s sightseeing tour of Jerusalem New City starts at the Israel Museum which houses The Dead Sea Scrolls in the Shrine of the Book. Continue to visit the beautifully renovated Model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, which dates back to the time of the Second Temple. The next stop on our tour of the New City is Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Centre. Founded in 1953, Yad Vashem started as an organization committed to documenting the memory of Holocaust victims. The new museum was opened in 2005 and has 9 galleries of interactive historical displays, all of which are informative, moving and vital to a continued commemoration of those that lost their lives during one of history’s darkest periods. This afternoon we visit the picturesque village of Ein Karem, which was the birthplace of John the Baptist. Next, we drive to Bethlehem to visit the birthplace of Jesus at the Church of the Nativity before returning to Jerusalem for the night.
Day 4 Day 4: Jerusalem Old City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Jerusalem Old City

Step back in time on a tour of Jerusalem’s revered Old City today. Enter through one of the Gates to the walled Old City, to visit the renewed Jewish Quarter, the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), the Temple Mount and the colourful souk. Then, we walk along the Via Dolorosa, stopping at the Stations of the Cross enroute to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of the world’s holiest Christian shrines and the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial. Continuing your tour, we visit Mt Zion and the tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey. Continuing to the Mount of Olives you’ll have a spectacular view of this holiest of cities, a place where the three religions of Islam, Judaism and Christianity have tussled for power of the city for centuries. Next, we visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Judas betrayed Jesus, before travelling to Downtown Jerusalem to explore bustling Mahane Yehuda, which is Israel’s largest open market.
Day 5 Day 5: Beit Shean & Golan Heights
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Beit Shean & Golan Heights

Beit Shean - Golan - Tiberias. Bid farewell to Jerusalem and drive north past Jericho, which is considered to be the world’s oldest city. Travelling through the Jordan Valley and the new settlements to Beit Shean, see the excavations of this beautiful preserved Roman city before continuing up the Golan Heights, where we will enjoy an Israeli wine country experience. Here, we will tour the winery, learn about the wine production process and even indulge in some wine tasting. Afterwards, we travel through the Golan, spotting its Druze villages, former Syrian fortifications and panoramic views of Mount Hermon and into Syria. As we descend through the picturesque Hula Valley, our route leads us to Tiberias, nestled along the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Renowned as one of the four holy cities in Judaism, it was within these very walls that the Jewish Talmud, the cornerstone of Jewish religious law, was compiled.
Day 6 Day 6: Capernaum & Nazareth
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Capernaum & Nazareth

Following the scenic shoreline of the Sea of Galilee, our journey proceeds to the historic site of Capernaum, where the ruins of an ancient synagogue stand as a testament to the rich history of the region. From there, we ascend to the Mount of Beatitudes, a revered location associated with the transformative ’Sermon on the Mount.’ Our path then leads us to Tabgha, where tradition holds the ground for the profound ’miracle of the loaves and the fish.’ An optional boat excursion awaits, inviting travelers to sail across the waters of the Sea of Galilee, enveloped by an ambiance that has remained remarkably unchanged over 2000 years (book and pay locally). Our journey then carries us to Nazareth, a city steeped in biblical significance, where we pay a visit to the hallowed Church of the Annunciation and other sacred Christian sites.
Day 7 Day 7: Acre, Haifa, Caesarea & Tel Aviv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Acre, Haifa, Caesarea & Tel Aviv

Galilee - Acre - Haifa - Caesarea - Tel Aviv. After breakfast, we drive through the hills of the Galilee, westwards to Acre where you’ll explore this old Crusader stronghold and its medieval fortifications. Continue to Haifa, the largest city in northern Israel which dates back over 3000 years. Sightseeing here includes the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Bahai Shrine and the magnificent gardens on the slopes of Mount Carmel which are spread over 19 terraces, the highest of which is the Persian Gardens where you can enjoy the wonderful panoramic view of the city and Haifa Bay. Travelling down the coast to reach Caesarea, we’ll see the Roman Theatre and Crusader Fortress at what is known as the “masterpiece of Herod the Great”. Then, continue our journey to Tel Aviv and end the day with a short city tour of Tel Aviv and the ancient port of Jaffa.
Day 8 Day 8: Tel Aviv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Tel Aviv

Sunday. Arrangements come to an end after breakfast and onward transfer to the Ben Gurion Airport. Alternatively extend your stay to enjoy more time in cosmopolitan Tel Aviv, please enquire. For information about visas, top travel tips and much more, take a look through our travel guide.

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Highlights Of Israel 5 Star - 8 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Of Israel 5 Star - 8 Days

Day 1: Vibrant Tel Aviv

Day 2: Masada Fortress & The Dead Sea

Day 3: Jerusalem New City & Bethlehem

Day 4: Jerusalem Old City

Day 5: Beit Shean & Golan Heights

Day 6: Capernaum & Nazareth

Day 7: Acre, Haifa, Caesarea & Tel Aviv

Day 8: Tel Aviv

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