Israel Discovery - Classic Group, Summer

Israel Discovery - Classic Group, Summer

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Israel Discovery - Classic Group, Summer

9 Days Starting in Tel Aviv and ending in Jerusalem

Visiting: Tel Aviv-Yafo, Caesarea, Nazareth, Tiberias, Hula Valley, Capernaum, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Masada National Park

Tour operator:

Insight Vacations

Tour code:

I944ZN20

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

20 - 40

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99

Tour operated in:

English

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Tour Overview

See some of the world's most sacred sites during this 9-day guided tour of Israel. Travel to Tel Aviv, where you’ll see the Habima National Theater, Rabin Square and Carmel Market. Walk through the ancient coastal city of Caesarea and the ruins of a once-raucous Roman amphitheater. Drive seaside roads to Tiberias and break challah during traditional multi-course dinner celebrating Shabbat, a day of rest. See Mount Beatitude, where Jesus is said to have preached the Sermon on the Mount ??? then journey to the Jordan Valley, where you can float in the buoyant waters of the salty Dead Sea. Traverse the cobbled alleyways of Jerusalem to the city’s most sacred monument, the Wailing Wall, and visit a Holocaust memorial honoring those who died in World War II.

Highlights

  • Sea of Galilee: Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Kinneret, where Jesus is said to have walked on water.

  • Tel Aviv: Meet a local artist for a private tour of their studio in Jaffa's artists’ quarter.

  • Hula Valley: Join a ranger for a safari tour of the Agmon Hahula nature reserve. Visit the ecological garden, protecting endangered plant species native to the region.

  • Tel Aviv-Yafo: Visit the ancient port and artists’ quarter and see the famous clock tower and old harbor.

  • Caesarea: With your Local Expert, explore the Roman and Crusader ruins of Caesarea, formerly one of the splendid cities in Palestine.

  • Nazareth: Visit the Church of the Annunciation built on the site where the angel Gabriel is said to have appeared to Mary.

  • Masada National Park: Ascend to the ancient fortress of Masada by cable car where Jewish Zealots held out for three years against Herod’s armies, before sacrificing themselves.

  • Jerusalem: Visit the Garden of Gethsemene and see the Temple Mount, Room of the Last Supper, the Pool of Bethesda, and Ecce Homo Arch.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Tel Aviv

Location: Tel Aviv-Yafo

Accommodation: Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel.

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel

You will be met at Ben Gurion Airport and driven to your hotel in Tel Aviv.

Day 2: Exploring Vibrant Tel Aviv Relaxed Start

Location: Tel Aviv-Yafo

Accommodation: Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel.

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Morning sightseeing showcases the highlights of this vibrant city, including the Habimah National Theater, Rabin Square and Carmel Market. Venture along the seashore to the ancient city of Jaffa to see the famous clock tower and the old harbor. Visit the artists' quarter with its galleries, boutiques and picturesque narrow lanes.  Walk along the seaside promenade at sunset for spectacular views, as local musicians and street artists take to the stage. Meet a local artist at their gallery for an insight into their work and inspiration.

Day 3: Caesarea To Galilee

Location: Caesarea, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Nazareth, Tiberias

Accommodation: Leonardo Plaza Hotel, Tiberias.

Accommodation Name: Leonardo Plaza Hotel Tiberias

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel from Tel Aviv, along the coastal road to Caesarea, to visit the archeological park. The ancient city built by King Herod was once a major port and hub of activity in the Judea province.Explore the ancient Roman and Crusader ruins, including the huge amphitheater. Travel via Haifa to Acre, fought over for centuries and captured in turn by Saracens and Crusaders, including Richard the Lionheart. See the fortress, the old harbor area and a Crusader crypt. In Nazareth, visit one of Christianity’s most sacred places, the Church of Annunciation, built on the site where the angel Gabriel is said to have appeared to Mary.Soon, ochre villages and seaside towns are replaced by green hills, rich crops and colorful groves, as you approach Tiberias, your home for the night.The day concludes with a brief introduction to life on a Kibbutz.This evening, break traditional challah bread with your travel companions over a cheerful Shabbat dinner.

Day 4: Hula Valley Relaxed Start

Location: Tiberias, Hula Valley, Tiberias

Accommodation: Leonardo Plaza Hotel, Tiberias.

Accommodation Name: Leonardo Plaza Hotel Tiberias

Meals Included: Breakfast

Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and meet a ranger for a tour of the Agmon Hahula natural reserve. This nature reserve is home to endangered plant species native of the Hula Valley, and also hosts a bird park on one of the most important migration routes in the world.

Day 5: To The Dead Sea

Location: Tiberias, Capernaum, Dead Sea

Accommodation: Herbert Samuel Hod Dead Sea Hotel, Ein Bokek.

Accommodation Name: Herbert Samuel Hod Dead Sea Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Explore Galilee with Insight Choice. Choose to cruise the serene waters of lake Kinneret for glorious views of the Golan Heights. Alternatively, find out more about the remains of a first century fishing boat that was found embedded at the bottom of the lake. Visit Capernaum, where Jesus is said to have entered the synagogue to teach, before heading to the Mount of Beatitudes, where he preached the Sermon on the Mount. Journey through ever-changing landscapes along the Jordan Valley, past ancient Jericho, to take a dip in the buoyant salt waters of the Dead Sea.

Day 6: Masada And The Holy City Of Jerusalem

Location: Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Masada National Park

Accommodation: Leonardo Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem.

Accommodation Name: Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem

Meals Included: Breakfast

Take a cable car ride up to the fortress of Masada, where Jewish zealots held out for three years against King Herod's armies. Travel through the Judean Hills to Mount Scopus for breathtaking views of Jerusalem. Visit King David's Tomb on Mount Zion, and the Room of the Last Supper. Enter the Old City and follow the winding cobbled alleyways to the magnificent Wailing Wall, the most sacred monument in Judaism.

Day 7: Exploring Jerusalem

Location: Jerusalem

Accommodation: Leonardo Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem.

Accommodation Name: Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is dedicated to exploring the multiple facets of Jerusalem. Visit Yad Vashem, a memorial for those who perished in the Holocaust. Continue to the Israel Museum and retrace the history of the city. Visit the Shrine of the Book, home to ancient Dead Sea scrolls, and look out for the most ancient one, the Isaiah scroll, dating from the third century B.C.

Day 8: Optional Bethlehem Experience Relaxed Start

Location: Jerusalem

Accommodation: Leonardo Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem.

Accommodation Name: Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a relaxed morning or alternatively choose to meet your Local Expert at the West Bank border and continue to the holy city of Bethlehem. The Optional Experience includes visiting the Church of the Nativity, one of the oldest continuously operating churches in the world. The structure is built over the cave that tradition marks as the birthplace of Christ, and is considered sacred by followers of both Christianity and Islam. In the afternoon, visit the Garden of Gethsemene and walk through the Old City to see the Temple Mount, one of Islam’s holiest sites. Continue along the Via Dolorosa past the Stations of the Cross, Ecce Homo Arch, and the Pool of Bethesda, to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. At night, toast your adventures over a hearty Celebration Dinner with wine.

Day 9: Depart Jerusalem

Location: Jerusalem

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your journey comes to an end with transfers to Ben Gurion Airport.

What's Included

  • Accommodations

    Stay in comfort at selected hotels including the Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel, Leonardo Plaza Hotel in Tiberias and Jerusalem, and the Herbert Samuel Hod Dead Sea Hotel.

  • Meals

    Enjoy meals including breakfasts at hotels and select dinners with wine.

  • Transportation

    Travel in comfort with all transportation provided throughout the tour, including airport transfers.

  • Guided Tours

    Benefit from the knowledge of Local Experts and a ranger for a safari tour in the Hula Valley. Includes special access to significant historical and cultural sites.

  • Special Experiences

    Enjoy unique experiences such as a cruise on the Sea of Galilee, a visit to the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, and a cable car ride to Masada.

What's Not Included

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.

  • Personal Expenses

    Expenses of a personal nature like souvenirs, laundry, and tips are not included.

  • Some Meals

    Not all meals are covered.

    Some lunches and dinners will be at your own expense.

  • Optional Activities

    Costs for optional activities not included in the tour itinerary are not covered.

  • Visa Fees

    Any applicable visa fees are not included.

Check out our Q&As

  • What are the exclusions of the tour?

    Exclusions of the tour include travel insurance, personal expenses like souvenirs, laundry, and tips, some meals (some lunches and dinners will be at your own expense), costs for optional activities not included in the tour itinerary, and any applicable visa fees.

  • What is the starting point of the tour?

    The starting point of the tour is Tel Aviv.

  • What are the highlights of the Israel Discovery tour?

    The highlights of the Israel Discovery - Classic Group, Summer tour include a cruise on the Sea of Galilee, meeting a local artist in Tel Aviv, a safari tour in the Hula Valley, visiting the ancient port of Tel Aviv-Yafo, exploring the ruins of Caesarea, visiting the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, ascending to the fortress of Masada by cable car, and visiting significant sites in Jerusalem such as the Garden of Gethsemene and the Temple Mount.

  • What is the ending point of the tour?

    The ending point of the tour is also Tel Aviv.

  • Are meals included in the tour?

    Yes, meals including breakfasts at hotels and select dinners with wine are included in the tour.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides all transportation throughout, including airport transfers, ensuring travel in comfort.

  • What type of accommodations can I expect on the tour?

    On the Israel Discovery tour, you can expect to stay in comfort at selected hotels including the Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel, Leonardo Plaza Hotel in Tiberias and Jerusalem, and the Herbert Samuel Hod Dead Sea Hotel.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1978.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

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