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Acre, Israel

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Jaffa Port, Israel

Jerusalem Old City, Israel

Israel Bibleland Tour

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
The Bibleland focuses heavily on Jerusalem and the sites and regions that ITINERARY
are prominent in the Holy Bible. You will spend 3 nights in Jerusalem visiting DAY 1 - MONDAY: FLIGHT INTO TEL AVIV AIRPORT
the Mt of Olives, Gardens of Gethsemane and Church of Agony as well Depart from the UK for your flight to Tel Aviv. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative who will
as the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mt Zion escort you to your transfer. Transfer to Jerusalem for overnight stay.
and Bethlehem*. On the fourth day you will drive north towards Nazareth DAY 2 - TUESDAY: JERUSALEM - BETHLEHEM*
passing by Jericho* and the Jordan Valley and on the 5th day highlights Start the day at Israel museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea Scrolls, then to the renovated
include the Sea of Galilee, Golan Heights and the source of the River Jordan. model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem. Enjoy exploring the picturesque village of Ein Karem (birthplace
of John the Baptist). Following this you will visit Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Jewish victims of the
You will arrive in Tel Aviv on the penultimate day for a city tour with the last
Holocaust. Your tour will end with a visit to Bethlehem*, the birthplace of Jesus, to visit the Church of Nativity
day at your leisure in Tel Aviv or take an optional tour to the Dead Sea. and Manger Square. From Bethlehem you will return to Jerusalem for an overnight stay.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY: JERUSALEM
Enter through one of the gates of the walled Old City to visit the Western Wall and the Temple Mount. Walk
 Walk along the Via Dolorosa along the Via Dolorosa and the Stations of the Cross ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. In the
 Visit Mt Zion, the Tomb of King David & the Western Wall afternoon you will head to Mt Zion to visit the tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. Enjoy
 Bethlehem* & Church of the Nativity panoramic views of Jerusalem from atop the Mount of Olives. Continue to the Garden of Gethsemane
where Judas betrayed Jesus, before visiting Mahane Yehuda to experience the largest open market in Israel.
 Sightseeing tour of Jerusalem & Tel Aviv
Return and overnight stay in Jerusalem.
 Stay in a traditional Kibbutz
DAY 4 - THURSDAY: JERUSALEM - JERICHO* - NAZARETH - GALILEE
WHAT'S INCLUDED Drive north passing by Jericho*, the oldest city in the world, through the Jordan Valley and the new
9 Tour & Licensed English-Speaking Guide settlements to Beit She'an. Here, you will visit the excavations of this amazingly preserved Roman City.
Following this you will depart for Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation. You will then visit Safed,
9 3 Star (Upgrade to 4 Star available)
city of the Kabbalah, for a walk through the streets and the artists’ colony. Overnight in a Kibbutz hotel.
9 7 Breakfasts, 6 Evening Meals (Half Board/Breakfast & Dinner)
9 All entrance fees to places of interest while touring DAY 5 - FRIDAY: GOLAN HEIGHTS - GALILEE - TIBERIAS
9 Return flights from chosen UK airport with 20kg baggage Drive to the Golan Heights passing by Banias (source of the Jordan River) and former Syrian fortifications and
Druze villages. During your stay enjoy an Israeli wine country experience in the local vineyards with exceptional
9 Transfer to/from airport on arrival and departure
views. Take a wine tour sampling fine local wine. Following this you will descend to the shores of the Sea of
Galilee and Capernaum. Here, you will visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue, the Mount of Beautitudes,
the site of the ‘sermon on the mount’ and Tabgha, where the miracle of the loaves and fishes took place.
Start Tour DAY 5: Golan Heights Continue to Tiberias for a short tour of the old centre of Jewish learning. There is also an optional sailing trip
DAY 4: Safed across the Sea of Galilee to experience the tranquillity and scenery that has remained unchanged for the
End Tour past 2000 years. Overnight in a Kibbutz hotel.
1 Overnight Stay DAY 6: Acre
2 DAY 4 & 5: Sea of Galilee DAY 6 - SATURDAY: ACRE - HAIFA - CAESAREA - TEL AVIV
Tour Route DAY 6: Haifa Drive west to Acre to visit the Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications. Continue on to Haifa, for
Palestinian Territory DAY 5: Tiberias a great sightseeing tour including the Baha’i Shrine, Persian Garden, Haifa Bay and Mount Carmel for a
panoramic view of the city. Proceed south to Caesarea to visit the Roman Theatre and Crusader fortress.
DAY 6: Caesarea DAY 4: Beit She’an Your day will end with a short city tour of Tel Aviv and Jaffa, the ancient port city. Overnight stay in Tel Aviv.
DAY 4: Nazareth
DAY 7 - SUNDAY: DAY OF LEISURE IN TEL AVIV (OPTIONAL VISIT TO DEAD SEA)
Mediterranean Sea
Day at leisure in Tel Aviv. Alternatively, guests can pre-book a day trip to visit the famous Masada and Dead
Sea for £90 per person. Overnight stay in Tel Aviv.
Jordan DAY 8 - MONDAY: RETURN FLIGHT FROM TEL AVIV
DAY 7: Tel Aviv 2
DAY 7: Ja a
Following your breakfast, you will be transferred to Tel Aviv airport for your return flight back to the UK.
DAY 1, 2 & 3 : Jerusalem
DAY 4: Jericho*
3 Departures are subject to availability & can change without notice.
DAY 2: Bethlehem* * Site under the Palestinian Authority jurisdiction. Visit subject to situation.
38 Guided Tour Ask your preferred Travel Agent to contact us on 020 8340 7612 For more detailed tour information please visit our website: www.cyplon.co.uk
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