Welcome to Tel Aviv!

This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Giant Victories

LATRUN AREA: See the site of David's victory over Goliath and visit the Monastery of the Trappist Monks.

JAFFA: Take a walking tour of the ancient port. (B) 82mi/ 132km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - HISTORY & MYSTERY: Explore the ancient port of Jaffa, where biblical stories of Jonah, Solomon, and St. Peter took place. The Israeli city traces its roots to 1800 BC, with mythological tales of Andromeda and Perseus. Today Jaffa features picturesque alleys, art galleries, unique boutiques, ancient buildings, and wonderful landmarks.

Crusaders & Legendary Leaders

CAESAREA: Visit the Roman Theatre and the Crusader Fortress.

ACRE: Visit the Underground Crusader City.

HAIFA: Explore the Baha'i Shrine. (B/D) 62mi/ 100km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LEGENDARY LIVES: Born Sayyed ?Ali Muhammad Shirazi, "The Bab" was the founder of Babism, and endures as the central figures of the Baha?i Faith. He was executed in 1850 along with thousands of his followers by the Persian government which opposed this new movement. The magnificent shrine and ethereal gardens of Baha'i stand as a testament to the revered religious leader where his remains are laid to rest - a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary beauty.

Faithful Sites & Service

MOUNT OF BEATITUDES: Explore the site where Jesus delivered his iconic Sermon on the Mount.

CAPERNAUM: Visit the site where Jesus recruited his first followers.

JORDAN RIVER: Visit a baptismal site.

SEA OF GALILEE: See Lake Tiberias before a scenic cruise. Hear a lecture on Kibbutz life. (B/D) 107mi/ 173km

LOCAL FAVOURITE - EPIC RIDE: Cruise on the historic waters of Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee) with panoramic views of the area. Later hear about the traditions of the Kibbutz. Hebrew for 'gathering,' Kibbutz life dates back thousands of years with quiet and collabourative communities of volunteers from around the world who work to enhance industry or agriculture in a peaceful and harmonious setting.

Miraculous Sites & Ancient Wonders

NAZARETH: Visit the Church of the Annunciation.

CANA: Visit the site of Jesus' first recorded miracle.

BET SHE'AN: Explore the ancient city including the Roman and Byzantine relics. Stop for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. (B/D) 147 mi / 235 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ARCHAEOLOGICAL WONDERS: Bet She'an is one of the best-preserved archaeological sites of this region and well worth some time to wander around. Ongoing excavations at this UNESCO World Heritage site reveal time-worn colonnade-style streets, bathhouses, and an auditorium with perfect acoustics.

Uplifting Waters & Wonders

JERUSALEM: Take a scenic drive through the Judean wilderness en route to the Dead Sea.

MASADA: Take a cable-car ride to visit the cliff-top fortress.

DEAD SEA: Float in the saltwater of the Dead Sea and receive a salt scrub gift. Return to Jerusalem. (B) 64 mi / 103 km

LOCAL FAVOURITE - NATURAL WONDERS: Feel weightless as you float effortlessly on the waters of the Dead Sea. This legendary salt lake in the Jordan Rift Valley is fed by the Jordan River, with its salty surface lying 430.5m below sea level - the lowest land-based shores on Earth.

Moving History

JERUSALEM: Visit Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum.

BETHLEHEM: Take an orientation tour and visit the Church of Nativity. (B/D) 6 mi / 10 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - IN MEMORIUM: Yad Vashem (the World Holocaust Remembrance centre) takes its name from the biblical verse, ?And to them will I give in my house and within my walls a memorial and a name (a yad vashem)" - (Isaiah, 56; 5). Here, roughly one million visitors come to remember the millions who were persecuted during WWII. Housing a remarkable collection of historic and personal artifacts, stories, and memorials to the Jewish people who suffered at the hands of the Nazi regime, Yad Vashem leaves a deeply profound impression of remembrance and conviction in the souls of all who visit.

History & Mystery

JERUSALEM: Take a guided walking tour of the Old City. Includes the Garden Tomb, Mount of Olives, and the Garden of Gethsemane. Follow the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Stop at the Western Wall. Walk to Mount Zion and visit the Upper Room where Jesus and his disciples had the last supper. Visit the tomb of King David. Farewell dinner at your hotel. (B/D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ICONIC FOOTSTEPS: Jerusalem is totally unique; there is no place like it. A city of tradition, religion, and history, but also increasingly of modern culture and heritage. Take in all this while you wander around the maze of streets listening to the story that made it so special even astronaut Neil Armstrong when visiting said, "I am more excited stepping on these stones than stepping on the moon."

Safe travels until we meet again! Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Tel Aviv). (B)

Welcome to Tel Aviv!

This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Giant Victories

LATRUN AREA: See the site of David's victory over Goliath and visit the Monastery of the Trappist Monks.

JAFFA: Take a walking tour of the ancient port. (B) 82mi/ 132km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - HISTORY & MYSTERY: Explore the ancient port of Jaffa, where biblical stories of Jonah, Solomon, and St. Peter took place. The Israeli city traces its roots to 1800 BC, with mythological tales of Andromeda and Perseus. Today Jaffa features picturesque alleys, art galleries, unique boutiques, ancient buildings, and wonderful landmarks.

Crusaders & Legendary Leaders

CAESAREA: Visit the Roman Theatre and the Crusader Fortress.

ACRE: Visit the Underground Crusader City.

HAIFA: Explore the Baha'i Shrine. (B/D) 62mi/ 100km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LEGENDARY LIVES: Born Sayyed ?Ali Muhammad Shirazi, "The Bab" was the founder of Babism, and endures as the central figures of the Baha?i Faith. He was executed in 1850 along with thousands of his followers by the Persian government which opposed this new movement. The magnificent shrine and ethereal gardens of Baha'i stand as a testament to the revered religious leader where his remains are laid to rest - a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary beauty.

Faithful Sites & Service

MOUNT OF BEATITUDES: Explore the site where Jesus delivered his iconic Sermon on the Mount.

CAPERNAUM: Visit the site where Jesus recruited his first followers.

JORDAN RIVER: Visit a baptismal site.

SEA OF GALILEE: See Lake Tiberias before a scenic cruise. Hear a lecture on Kibbutz life. (B/D) 107mi/ 173km

LOCAL FAVOURITE - EPIC RIDE: Cruise on the historic waters of Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee) with panoramic views of the area. Later hear about the traditions of the Kibbutz. Hebrew for 'gathering,' Kibbutz life dates back thousands of years with quiet and collabourative communities of volunteers from around the world who work to enhance industry or agriculture in a peaceful and harmonious setting.

Miraculous Sites & Ancient Wonders

NAZARETH: Visit the Church of the Annunciation.

CANA: Visit the site of Jesus' first recorded miracle.

BET SHE'AN: Explore the ancient city including the Roman and Byzantine relics. Stop for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. (B/D) 147 mi / 235 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ARCHAEOLOGICAL WONDERS: Bet She'an is one of the best-preserved archaeological sites of this region and well worth some time to wander around. Ongoing excavations at this UNESCO World Heritage site reveal time-worn colonnade-style streets, bathhouses, and an auditorium with perfect acoustics.

Uplifting Waters & Wonders

JERUSALEM: Take a scenic drive through the Judean wilderness en route to the Dead Sea.

MASADA: Take a cable-car ride to visit the cliff-top fortress.

DEAD SEA: Float in the saltwater of the Dead Sea and receive a salt scrub gift. Return to Jerusalem. (B) 64 mi / 103 km

LOCAL FAVOURITE - NATURAL WONDERS: Feel weightless as you float effortlessly on the waters of the Dead Sea. This legendary salt lake in the Jordan Rift Valley is fed by the Jordan River, with its salty surface lying 430.5m below sea level - the lowest land-based shores on Earth.

Moving History

JERUSALEM: Visit Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum.

BETHLEHEM: Take an orientation tour and visit the Church of Nativity. (B/D) 6 mi / 10 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - IN MEMORIUM: Yad Vashem (the World Holocaust Remembrance centre) takes its name from the biblical verse, ?And to them will I give in my house and within my walls a memorial and a name (a yad vashem)" - (Isaiah, 56; 5). Here, roughly one million visitors come to remember the millions who were persecuted during WWII. Housing a remarkable collection of historic and personal artifacts, stories, and memorials to the Jewish people who suffered at the hands of the Nazi regime, Yad Vashem leaves a deeply profound impression of remembrance and conviction in the souls of all who visit.

History & Mystery

JERUSALEM: Take a guided walking tour of the Old City. Includes the Garden Tomb, Mount of Olives, and the Garden of Gethsemane. Follow the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Stop at the Western Wall. Walk to Mount Zion and visit the Upper Room where Jesus and his disciples had the last supper. Visit the tomb of King David. Farewell dinner at your hotel. (B/D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ICONIC FOOTSTEPS: Jerusalem is totally unique; there is no place like it. A city of tradition, religion, and history, but also increasingly of modern culture and heritage. Take in all this while you wander around the maze of streets listening to the story that made it so special even astronaut Neil Armstrong when visiting said, "I am more excited stepping on these stones than stepping on the moon."

Safe travels until we meet again! Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Tel Aviv). (B)