Guide

Operated with a shared Portuguese-speaking guide for the duration of the tour

Meals

7 breakfasts, 2 dinners Half-board option: 7 breakfasts and 6 Dinners (at additional cost, half-board supplement)

Others

Superior Hotel Category = Crowne Plaza Beach or similar 4* Standard Hotel Category = Lake House or similar 3* Day 4-7 Jerusalem: Superior Hotel Category = Ramada Hotel or similar 4* All entrance fees and visits indicated as included: visit to the old city of Jaffa; visit to Caesarea; visit to the Baha'i Shrine, the Persian Garden and the bay in Haifa; visit to the old, famous Crusader stronghold in Acre; visit to the Basilica of the Annunciation and the carpentry of St. Joseph in Nazareth; visit to the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish; visit to the ancient synagogue and the house of St. Peter in Capernaum; visit to the Shrine of the Book in the Museum of Israel, Yad Vashem, the garden of Gethsemane, the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, Mount Zion, the Abbey of the Dormition, the Tomb of King David and the Cenacle in Jerusalem. Assistance at the airport upon arrival

Transport

Transfer from/to airport on arrival and departure on shared basis Sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned motor-coach

Accommodation

7 nights’ accommodation Day 1 Tel Aviv: Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Metropolitan or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Crowne Plaza Beach or similar 4* Standard Hotel Category = Lake House or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Caesar Hotel or similar 4* Standard Hotel Category = Grand Court or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Ramada Hotel or similar 4*

Not included:

Others

Porterage at the airport Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff Lunches and beverages with meals Travel, medical or baggage insurance Optional tours and activities KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Please take note that Entrace to Yad Vashem is not permitted for children 0 to 10 years. Hotel early check-out, early check-in, late check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms are all subject to availability and not guaranteed Please note that hotel classification is as per Israel standards. No refunds for unused services. Splitting the package is not allowed. Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible changes of hotels and/or itinerary

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

Day 1: Arrival Tel Aviv

Upon arriving at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, you’ll meet your tour representative before hopping onto the transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv. After checking in, the rest of the day is free for you to spent at leisure. You can either hit the streets to start becoming acquainted with your vibrant new surroundings, or relax at the hotel while making the most of the available services. Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Day 2 Day 2: Tel Aviv – Caesarea – Haifa – Acre – Galilee/Tiberias (215 Kms - 3 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Tel Aviv – Caesarea – Haifa – Acre – Galilee/Tiberias (215 Kms - 3 Hrs)

After breakfast, visit the Old City of Jaffa, located in the southern half of Tel Aviv. Then hop onto a comfortable bus that will take you from the ‘White City’ of Tel Aviv up the Mediterranean coast to the ancient ruins of Caesarea, the city erected by one of the greatest builders of ancient times: Herod the Great (1st century BC). After exploring this beautiful location humming with history, continue to Haifa and ascend Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the city. Proceed to visit the Baha'i Shrine, the Persian Garden and the bay. Then drive to the coastal city of Acre to visit the old, famous Crusader stronghold and the Crypt of the Knights. At the end of the day, you’ll finally reach Tiberias, where you’ll check in and have dinner. Overnight in Galilee/Tiberias.
Day 3 Day 3: Galilee – Jordan River – Galilee/Tiberias (200 Kms – 3.5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Galilee – Jordan River – Galilee/Tiberias (200 Kms – 3.5 Hrs)

Today after breakfast visit the north shore of the Sea of Galilee, the setting for many of the events in the life of Jesus Christ. Driving along the sea coast to Capernaum-known as "His City", we will visit the site of Jesus' ministry, where he spent much time healing the sick and working miracles. Next we proceed to Tabgha, where you’ll visit the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish. We will continue to the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the sea, where Jesus preached the "Sermon on the Mount", and where he is believed to have chosen his 12 apostles. Continue to Yardenit, where Jesus was baptised in the Jordan River. At the end of the day, get back to your hotel in Galilee/Tiberias and enjoy dinner. Overnight in Galilee/Tiberias.
Day 4 Day 4: Tiberias – Nazaret – Jerusalem (200 Kms – 2.5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Tiberias – Nazaret – Jerusalem (200 Kms – 2.5 Hrs)

Wake up to a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and then leave the city of Tiberias behind as you make your way to Nazareth, the city where Jesus spent his childhood, and visit the Church of Annunciation, built on the site where archaeologists believe the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary. You will also see Mary’s Well and Joseph’s Church. Next visit the Mount of Precipitation traditional site, a cliff where an angry mob tried to expel Jesus. Admire the panoramic views over Nazaret before heading to the Matrimonial Church of Cana where Jesus performs his first miracle by turning water into wine. We will travel through the Jordan Valley, passing Jericho, before ascending through the Jewish Mountains to Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 5 Day 5: Jerusalemold City And Yad Vashem
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Jerusalemold City And Yad Vashem

Wake up, have breakfast in the hotel and start with a visit to Yad Vashem the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established in 1953, located at the foot of Mt. Hertzl. Just behind the Old City walls is Mount Zion, with King David's traditional tomb, the Last Supper Room (Cenacle) and Dormition Abbey. We will enter the Old City of Jerusalem, where you will see the Western Wall and the current site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount. We will walk along the Via Sacra, the Via Dolorosa, to Golgota and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which houses both the traditional site of the Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 6 Day 6: Jerusalemold City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Jerusalemold City Tour

After the breakfast, start the day at the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit to the beautifully renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Enjoy Ein Karem; a picturesque village on the southwestern outskirts of Jerusalem. This small village has great significance in Christian traditions, since this is where according to tradition John the Baptist was born. We will enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Jerusalem - the holy city of each of the world's three great religions - Christianity, Judaism and Islam - from the top of the Mount of Olives. We will visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus spent his last night and was betrayed by Judas. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 7 Day 7: Jerusalem
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Jerusalem

Today you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel as you have nowhere to hurry to afterwards. This day is entirely free for you to spend your time at leisure, whether that be further exploring the wonders of Jerusalem or relaxing at the hotel. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even join an optional tour to the ancient fort of Masada and the mineral-rich Dead Sea. The choice is yours; you set the rhythm. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 8 Day 8: Jerusalem- Departure Tel Aviv (55 Kms - 1 Hr)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Jerusalem- Departure Tel Aviv (55 Kms - 1 Hr)

Have one last breakfast in the Holy Land before catching your transfer at the appropriate time back to Ben Gurion Airport, where the tour comes to an end and you’ll board your flight to your next destination.

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Holyland Highlights, Portuguese-Speaking Guide (Monday)

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Itinerary of your trip Holyland Highlights, Portuguese-Speaking Guide (Monday)

Day 1: Arrival Tel Aviv

Day 2: Tel Aviv – Caesarea – Haifa – Acre – Galilee/Tiberias (215 Kms - 3 Hrs)

Day 3: Galilee – Jordan River – Galilee/Tiberias (200 Kms – 3.5 Hrs)

Day 4: Tiberias – Nazaret – Jerusalem (200 Kms – 2.5 Hrs)

Day 5: Jerusalemold City And Yad Vashem

Day 6: Jerusalemold City Tour

Day 7: Jerusalem

Day 8: Jerusalem- Departure Tel Aviv (55 Kms - 1 Hr)

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