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Basilica of the Annunciation, Nazareth

Beit She'an, Israel

Dead Sea, Israel Jerusalem - Israel

Israel Highlights Tour

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
With the 7-night Israel Highlights Tour, you will get to experience Israel’s ITINERARY
blockbuster attractions including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. DAY 1 - SUNDAY: FLIGHT INTO TEL AVIV AIRPORT
The tour begins with an overnight stay in Tel Aviv and a trip towards Depart from the UK for your flight to Tel Aviv. On arrival you will be met by a representative who will be holding
Jerusalem the next day. En route, you will visit Masada, King Herod’s a sign with your name on it, immediately after passport control. Our representative will guide you to pick
palace and get a chance to float in the Dead Sea. Spending 3 nights in up your baggage, after which you will be escorted via Customs to meet your driver who will transfer you to
your hotel. You have your evening at leisure in Tel Aviv. Overnight stay in Tel Aviv.
Jerusalem will ensure that you will visit all the important religious sites
including the Old City, Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa and much more. DAY 2 - MONDAY: TEL AVIV - BE'ER SHEVA - MASADA - DEAD SEA
In the morning you will depart Tel Aviv passing by Ashdod and Ashkelon en-route to Be'er Sheva for a short visit
to the Negev desert. Continue via Arad to Masada. Ascend by cable car to the fortress, the last stronghold
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Explore the excavations, King Herod’s Palace, the
 Float in the waters of the Dead Sea synagogue, and bathhouse and enjoy views of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. You will descend to
 Tour of Old & New Jerusalem the lowest place on Earth, the Dead Sea to possibly ‘float’ in the Dead Sea, weather permitting. Passing by
 Visit Bethlehem* and Church of the Nativity the oasis of Ein Gedi, you will proceed through the Judean desert to Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem.
 Visit Christian Holy sites in Nazareth DAY 3 - TUESDAY: JERUSALEM - BETHLEHEM
 Visit the ancient ruins of Caesarea Start the day at the Israel museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea Scrolls, then to the
 Stay in a traditional Kibbutz renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem. Enjoy the picturesque village of Ein Karem (birthplace
of John the Baptist), following your visit to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust,
 Visit the Sea of Galilee
established in 1953, located at the foot of Mt. Hertzl. You will then visit Bethlehem*, the birthplace of Jesus to
 Ascend the Golan Heights visit the Church of Nativity and Manger Square. Overnight in Jerusalem.
WHAT'S INCLUDED DAY 4 - WEDNESDAY: JERUSALEM OLD CITY TOUR
9 Tour & Licensed English-Speaking Guide Enter through one of the gates of the walled Old City to visit the Western Wall and the Temple Mount. Walk
along the Via Dolorosa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. You will then drive to Mt Zion to visit the Tomb
9 3 Star (Upgrade to 4 & 5 Star available)
of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. Enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem from atop the Mount of
9 B&B: 7 Breakfasts (optional upgrade to Half Board/Breakfast & Dinner) Olives. Continue to the Garden of Gethsemane where Judas betrayed Jesus and then visit Mahane Yehuda
9 All entrance fees to places of interest while touring to experience the largest open market in Israel. Overnight in Jerusalem.
9 Modern air-conditioned coach
9 Return flights from chosen UK airport with 20kg baggage DAY 5 - THURSDAY: BEIT SHE'AN - NAZARETH - SAFED
Travel through the Jordan Valley to Beit She'an to visit the excavations of this beautifully preserved Roman
9 Transfer to/from airport on arrival and departure city. Proceed to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation, before travelling to Safed, city of the
Kabbalah, for a walk through the lovely streets & the artists’ colony. Overnight in Kibbutz hotel in the Galilee.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
8 Tips for guide, driver and hotel staff DAY 6 - FRIDAY: GOLAN HEIGHTS - SEA OF GALILEE
8 Beverages with meals Drive to the Golan Heights, visit the former Syrian Fortifications and Druze Villages passing by Banias,
the source of the Jordan River. Enjoy a tour of Israeli wine country and a wine tasting experience, with
8 Border Taxes / Visa fees upon arrival where required
vineyards surrounded by magnificent views. Descending to the shores of the Sea of Galilee, visit the Mount
8 Porterage at the airport of Beatitudes and the ruins of the ancient synagogue. Visit Tabgha, where the miracle of the loaves and
fishes took place, and then continue to Tiberias for a short tour of the old centre of Jewish learning. Optional
Departures are subject to availability & can change without notice.
sailing in a boat across the Sea of Galilee to experience the tranquillity and scenery that has not changed in
* Site under the Palestinian Authority jurisdiction. Visit subject to situation.
the past 2000 years (Subject to conditions and fee). Overnight in Kibbutz Hotel.
DAY 7 - SATURDAY: ACRE - HAIFA - CAESAREA - TEL AVIV
Following breakfast head west to Acre (Akko) for a visit to the old famous Crusader stronghold and medieval
fortifications. Carry on to Haifa for a panoramic sightseeing tour including the Baha’I Shrine, Persian Garden
and Mt Carmel for a view of the city and bay. Continue along the coast to Caesarea to visit the Roman
theatre and the Crusader fortress. Complete your day with a short city tour of Tel Aviv and the ancient port
city of Jaffa. Overnight in Tel Aviv.
DAY 8 - SUNDAY: RETURN FLIGHT FROM TEL AVIV
Transfer to Tel Aviv airport for your return flight to the United Kingdom or extend your trip with a visit to
Jordan. See page 15 for the extensions options available for the Israel Highlights Tour.
34 Guided Tour Ask your preferred Travel Agent to contact us on 020 8340 7612