Transport

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle.

Guide

Led by a local English-speaking professional tour guide.

Accommodation

11 nights accommodation according to your choice of budget - Tourist Class, First Class, Superior Class, Luxury Class.

Others

Entrance fees are included except on Day 3: Jerusalem In the Footsteps of Jesus (approx.$10).

Not included:

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

Others

Lunch, dinner, drinks. International airport transfers (Ben Gurion Airport). Domestic airport transfers (for the flight to Eilat). Entrance fees on Day 3: Jerusalem In the Footsteps of Jesus (approx.$10). Visa issuing and border fees to Jordan: $140 for visa issuing and border fees; $65 for travelers with valid visa stamp. Tour itinerary order may change according to your day of departure, the final sequence of tour days will appear in your confirmation email. Every morning you will join a new group led by one of the best and most professional tour guides Israel has to offer, as this tour package is a combination of daily tours. Since this is a group tour and many customers wish to buy souvenirs, each daily tour includes a visit to a souvenir shop/s. Drop off in a different city may imply extra fee. Please check with the tour operator

Meals

Lunch and dinner are not included. Hotel breakfast is included.

Flights

International flights not included. Domestic flights Tel Aviv-Eilat-Tel Aviv included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Israel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Israel

When you arrive in Israel you can make your way to your hotel and settle in. Then take the opportunity to go out and explore. Sample the local street food; visit the bustling markets or maybe just relax on the beach. If you want some suggestions about how to spend your day feel free to ask one of our team.

Overnight stay: Jerusalem
Day 2 Day 2: Jerusalem Old And New
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Jerusalem Old And New

Today we start with a panoramic view across Jerusalem from Mt. Scopus. Then we drive past the Garden of Gethsemane; Church of All Nations and Kidron Valley to reach the Old City. Walking through the Jewish Quarter we see the Byzantine Cardo and the iconic Western Wall. Then we trace Jesus’ steps along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulche. Following lunch in the Old City and a walk through the bazaar we visit the Yad VaShem Holocaust Museum.

Overnight stay: Jerusalem.
Day 3 Day 3: Jerusalem In The Footsteps Of Jesus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Jerusalem In The Footsteps Of Jesus

Visit the places where Jesus spent time on the Mount of Olives including the Church of ascension; Church of Pater Noster and Dominus Flevit. Visit the Church of All Nations and the garden of Gethsemane. See the Pools of Bethesda and walk into the Old City of Jerusalem stopping at the Church of St. Anne and Convent of the Sisters of Zion. Retrace Jesus’ path down the via Dolorosa to the site of his crucifixion, now preserved in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and visit Jesus’ burial tomb.

Overnight stay: Jerusalem.
Day 4 Day 4: Bethlehem And Jericho
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Bethlehem And Jericho

We travel south below sea level to the Biblical city of Jericho near the Dead Sea. We stop at Zachaeus’ sycamore tree (Luke 19:1-10) and learn of the Battle of Jericho. As we leave Jericho we pass Mt. Temptation then continue to Qasr al-Yahud on the Jordan River where John baptized Jesus. After that, the tour proceeds to Bethlehem arriving at Manger Square. We tour the underground tombs and shrines of the Church of St. Catherine and see where Jesus was born in the Holy Grotto of the Church of Nativity. We stay overnight in Jerusalem.

Overnight stay: Jerusalem.
Day 5 Day 5: Of Leisure In Jerusalem
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Of Leisure In Jerusalem

Today you have a free day to discover Jerusalem at your own pace. Get lost in the narrow lanes of the Old City; venture up the Mt. of Olives; visit the Israel Museum; see the City of David or discover Jerusalem’s Machane Yehuda market. If you would like some suggestions about how to use your time in Jerusalem feel free to ask our team.

Overnight stay: Jerusalem
Day 6 Day 6: Masada And The Dead Sea
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Masada And The Dead Sea

Heading south through the Judean Hills and past the Inn of the Good Samaritan we travel below sea level to the lowest point on Earth. We take a cable car to the summit of Masada, a plateau where King Herod built a palace-fortress over 2,055 years ago. After touring Masada we drive through the desert past the Ein Gedi oasis and Qumran to one of the best Dead Sea beaches. Here you can spend time relaxing and floating in the water.

Overnight stay: Tel Aviv
Day 7 Day 7: Nazareth, Capernaum And Sea Of Galilee
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Nazareth, Capernaum And Sea Of Galilee

Driving north along the coastal road we turn towards the Plain of Armageddon and pass Megiddo. We pause at Mt. Precipice then continue to Nazareth to tour the Church of Annunciation and Church of St. Joseph. Passing Cana we drive along the shore of the Sea of Galilee. We see the Mt. of Beatitudes from afar and Capernaum; stop to visit the Church of the Multiplication; pass Tiberias and visit the baptismal site of Yardenit. On our return journey, we pass the Mt. Tabor.

Overnight stay: Tel Aviv.
Day 8 Day 8: Caesarea, Acre And Rosh Hanikra
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Caesarea, Acre And Rosh Hanikra

See the coastal cities of Israel north of Tel Aviv. Tour the ancient Roman port city of Caesarea and in Haifa see the cascading terraced Baha’i Gardens. Our journey takes us to the northernmost point on Israel’s coastline where we walk though the white sea caves of Rosh HaNikra. Returning south the tour arrives in the Crusader city of Acre to visit structures from the 12th century, Ottoman era and British Mandate Period.

Overnight stay: Tel Aviv.
Day 9 Day 9: Flight From Tel Aviv To Eilat + Day Of Leisure In Eilat
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Flight From Tel Aviv To Eilat + Day Of Leisure In Eilat

Take a flight from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport to Eilat (flight included in package), Israel’s Red Sea beach resort city. Then enjoy a free day in this stunning city. You could snorkel among the coral reefs; swim with dolphins; do some tax-free shopping or even go ice skating. There are excursions into the nearby desert; camel rides; water sports and pristine beaches.

Overnight stay: Eilat.
Day 10 Day 10: Tour To Petra + Flight Back From Eilat To Tel Aviv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Tour To Petra + Flight Back From Eilat To Tel Aviv

The tour takes you from Eilat across the Arava border into Jordan and along the Desert Highway to Petra. Petra was carved out of rock over 2,300 years ago by the Nabataean people. You’ll see magnificent facades hewn from the rock; colonnaded streets, temples and tombs. We leave Petra and travel past Wadi Rum stopping at points to see the unique wilderness. Time permitting we’ll make a panoramic tour of Aqaba before crossing into Israel and flying from Eilat back to Tel Aviv.

Overnight stay: Tel Aviv.
Day 11 Day 11: Of Leisure In Tel Aviv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Of Leisure In Tel Aviv

Today you can explore Tel Aviv at your leisure. Discover the historic neighborhoods; see Bauhaus architecture; visit Jaffa or meander through the markets. Tel Aviv has stunning beaches and a beachfront promenade. There are galleries, museums, malls and a dynamic nightlife.

Overnight stay: Tel Aviv.
Day 12 Day 12: Last Day In Israel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Last Day In Israel

This is your last day in Israel; you can check-out at 11am but leave your luggage at the hotel until your flight. Perhaps do some last minute souvenir shopping; revisit places you fell in love with on the tour; have a great Israeli meal or enjoy some of the beautiful parks in the city. Feel free to ask us for suggestions about how to spend your time. Then it is good-bye and we hope to see you back in Israel soon!

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Christian Israel & Petra, 12 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Christian Israel & Petra, 12 Days

Day 1: Welcome To Israel

Day 2: Jerusalem Old And New

Day 3: Jerusalem In The Footsteps Of Jesus

Day 4: Bethlehem And Jericho

Day 5: Of Leisure In Jerusalem

Day 6: Masada And The Dead Sea

Day 7: Nazareth, Capernaum And Sea Of Galilee

Day 8: Caesarea, Acre And Rosh Hanikra

Day 9: Flight From Tel Aviv To Eilat + Day Of Leisure In Eilat

Day 10: Tour To Petra + Flight Back From Eilat To Tel Aviv

Day 11: Of Leisure In Tel Aviv

Day 12: Last Day In Israel

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