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Caesarea, Israel
Sea of Galilee, Israel
Dead Sea, Israel
Church of Mary Magdalene, Jerusalem - Israel
Heritage of the Holyland Tour
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
This tour pays tribute to the land of Israel’s incredibly rich and religious ITINERARY
heritage offering the opportunity to visit many sites where miracles DAY 1 - THURSDAY: FLIGHT INTO TEL AVIV AIRPORT
and biblical events occurred. The first night is spent in Tel Aviv, followed Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, you will be met by our representative who will escort you to
by 2 nights in Tiberias where you will get the opportunity to visit the site your transfer, so that you can depart for your hotel in Tel Aviv.
of Christ’s miracle the ‘feeding of the 5000’ and Mt Beatitude where He DAY 2 - FRIDAY: TEL AVIV - CAESAREA - TIBERIAS
preached the ‘Sermon on the Mount’. Jerusalem will be your base for the Begin your day with a visit to Jaffa for a wonderful walking tour of the pretty alleys of the old, fortified town.
remaining 4 nights, where highlights include walking the Via Dolorosa You will pass by the house of Simon the Tanner and appreciate the views from the hilltop. Driving north along
the coastal road, via Maris, you will head to the archaeological ruins of Caesarea and visit Megiddo, the place
and visiting the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which houses both the
predicted to be the site of Armageddon in the New Testament’s Book of Revelations. Following exploration
traditional site of the Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection. of the ancient ruins you will drive toward the Sea of Galilee, stopping at Cana to visit the Wedding Church,
where Jesus performed his first miracle of turning water into wine. Overnight in Tiberias.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS DAY 3 - SATURDAY: SEA OF GALILEE - GOLAN HEIGHTS - TIBERIAS
Visit the Sea of Galilee Start your day exploring the sites of the Sea of Galilee before heading towards Capernaum, the centre
Float in the waters of the Dead Sea of Jesus’ ministry, and Tabgha, the site of Christ’s miracle of the "Feeding of the 5,000", the Church of
Visit sites of some of Jesus' miracles Multiplication and the Church of the Primacy of St Peter. You will then go onto Mt Beatitudes where Jesus
preached the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ and where it is believed that Jesus selected his 12 Apostles. Ascend the
Tour of Jerusalem
Golan Heights to appreciate the panoramic views of the peaks of Mt. Hermon and the Golan plateau. From
Birthplace of John the Baptist there, you will visit Banias and drive to the Yardenit Baptismal Site. Overnight stay in Tiberias.
Ascend the Golan heights
Visit Masada DAY 4 - SUNDAY: NAZARETH - BEIT ALPHA - JERICHO* - JERUSALEM
On this day you will sail on a boat on the Sea of Galilee to experience how little has changed over the past
Tour of the ancient port of Jaffa
2000 years in terms of scenery and peace. (Note: this is subject to conditions and fee) Following this, you
will travel to Nazareth, where Jesus spent his childhood and the Church of Annunciation, built on the site
WHAT'S INCLUDED where Christians believe the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary. You will also notice Mary’s Well
9 Tour & Licensed English-Speaking Guide and Joseph’s Church. Your tour will continue to Beit Alpha, located at the foot of the Gilboa Mountains,
9 3 Star (Upgrade to 4 & 5 Star available) featuring one of the most preserved and stunning mosaics in Israel. Driving through the Jordan Valley, passing
by Jericho, before ascending through the Judean Mountains into Jerusalem. Overnight stay in Jerusalem.
9 B&B: 7 Breakfasts (optional upgrade to Half Board/Breakfast & Dinner)
9 All entrance fees to places of interest while touring DAY 5 - MONDAY: MASADA - DEAD SEA - JERUSALEM
9 Modern air-conditioned coach As you journey to the Dead Sea, explore the wondrous Masada, which is located on an isolated cliff in the
9 Return flights from chosen UK airport with 20kg baggage Judean Desert, a site declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. Ascend by cable car to the fortress,
which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. See the excavations,
9 Transfer to/from airport on arrival and departure
King Herod’s palace, the synagogue & bathhouse. Enjoy the magnificent view of the Roman camps and
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED the Dead Sea. Following this, visit the site of the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found &
look forward to your experience of the Dead Sea, 1,300 feet below sea level. Overnight stay in Jerusalem.
8 Tips for guide, driver and hotel staff
8 Beverages with meals DAY 6 - TUESDAY: JERUSALEM
8 Border Taxes / Visa fees upon arrival where required Your day will begin at Israel museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea Scrolls, then to the
renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem. Enjoy the scenic village of Ein Karem (birthplace of
8 Porterage at the airport
John the Baptist). Explore Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, before visiting
Departures are subject to availability & can change without notice. Bethlehem*, the birthplace of Jesus to visit the Church of Nativity & Manger Square. Overnight in Jerusalem.
* Site under the Palestinian Authority jurisdiction. Visit subject to situation.
DAY 7 - WEDNESDAY: JERUSALEM
Enter through one of the gates of the walled Old City to visit the Western Wall & Temple Mount. You will be able
to walk along the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, before driving to Mt Zion to visit the Tomb of
King David & the Room of the Last Supper. Continue to the Garden of Gethsemane where Judas betrayed Jesus,
and then appreciate panoramic views of Jerusalem from atop the Mount of Olives. Overnight in Jerusalem.
DAY 8 - THURSDAY: RETURN FLIGHT FROM TEL AVIV
Transfer to Tel Aviv airport for your return flight to the UK or you can extend your trip with a visit to Jordan.
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