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Highlights of the Holy Land Best Experience
Tour Overview
Explore the Highlights of Israel. This 8 day adventure covers Israel top tour sites. We Begin our journey in Tel Aviv make your way to visit the archeological sites atop Masada plateau then immerse yourself in the Dead Sea, Visit Holy Jerusalem, Bethlehem and continu to the Northern of Israel we visit Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Galilee, Safed, Golan Hights, Golan Winery, Tabgha and more, sleep at a kibbutz near Galilee. We continu to through Israel’s culture and history in modern Haifa, ancient Caesarea and Tel Aviv’s bustling port and finish your tour with transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary
The beginning of your journey in the Israel.
After passport control, the representative of Click Tours will be waiting to welcome you (with a sign with your name on it) at the arrival lounge, ready to drive your directly to your amazing vacation in Israel.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Start your day meeting up with your tour guide and setting out from Tel Aviv. Drive south and pass the cities of Ashdod and Ashkelon on the way to Beersheba for a short visit in the capital of the Negev Desert. We continue through Arad to Masada, Israel’s prominent archaeological park. We ascend by cable car for a visit with insights into the rituals, politics, and culture of the people who inhabited the desert fortress. This was the last stronghold of Jewish Zealots fighting against the Romans. View excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, bathhouse, and cisterns. Witness the spectacular view of Roman camps and the Dead Sea. Move to the lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea, to enjoy the mineral-rich black mud and go for a float in its salty waters. Pass by the oasis of Ein Gedi and travel through the Judean Desert to Jerusalem.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Begin your day at the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book which houses the famous Dead Sea scrolls. Move to the renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem that dates back to the time of the Second Temple. Visit and enjoy Ein Karem, a beautiful village in the southern outskirts of Jerusalem. Ein Karem is significant in Christian traditions as the location where John the Baptist was born. Visit Yad Vashem, the official memorial of the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Yad Vashem was established in 1953 and is located at the foot of Mt. Herzl. We continue to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus at the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Visit the Old City of Jerusalem where sits the Western Wall and the site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount. Walk the Way of the Cross, Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which includes the site of Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection. To the southwest lies Mount Zion and the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. Experience a stunning panoramic view of Jerusalem atop the Mount of Olives. Jerusalem is the holy city for each of the world’s three major religions, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Continue to the Garden of Gethsemane where Judas once betrayed Jesus. In the middle of a bustling neighborhood in downtown Jerusalem, we visit Mahane Yehuda, the largest open market in Israel, to revel in the flavors, aromas, and colors.
Overnight: Jerusalem
In the morning we leave Jerusalem and drive north, passing Jericho, to the oldest city in the world. We move swiftly through the Jordan Valley and the new settlements of Beit Shean to visit the excavations of the wonderfully preserved Roman City. Next, we move to Nazareth to see the Church of the Annunciation and Christian holy sites. Then to Safed, the city of the Kabbalah and home of Jewish mysticism to walk the beautiful streets of the artists’ colony.
Overnight: Galilee Hotel
Drive to the Golan Heights, passing by the Druze villages. Visit a former Syrian fortification on the heights. Pass by Banias, source of the Jordan River. Enjoy an Israeli wine country experience, with vineyards surrounded by breathtaking views. Become acquainted with the collection of fine and rare wines enjoying a tour, wine tasting and understanding of the wine production process. Descending to the shores of the Sea of Galilee, visit the Mount of Beatitudes and the ruins of the ancient synagogue and Peter’s house at Capernaum. Visit Tabgha, where the miracle of the fish and bread took place. Continue to Tiberias for a short tour of the old center of Jewish learning.
Overnight: Galilee Hotel
After Breakfast drive west to Acre for a visit of the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications. Continue to Haifa, for a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city, including the Baha’i Shrine, Persian Garden, Mount Carmel and Haifa bay. Proceed southwards to Caesarea to visit the ancient port, including the Roman Theater and the Hippodrome. Continue to Tel Aviv-Jaffa for a short city tour.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Check out of the hotel following breakfast.
Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for the flight home.
Goodbye to Israel! Hope to see you again on your next visit.
Accommodation
We use a variety of hotels in each destination, so you may stay in a hotel different to that listed here. Hotels are selected closer to departure date; you will receive a confirmed list prior to your departure date.
Tourist Class: Seanet Or Similar
First Class: Metropolitan / Grand Beach Or Similar
Superuir Class: Crowne Plaza / Dan Panorama Or Similar
Deluxe Class: Carlton Or Similar
Tourist Class: Prima Park / Shalom Or Similar
First Class: Grand Court / Ramada Or Similar
Superuir Class: King Solomon / Dan Panorama Or Similar
Deluxe Class: Mamilla / David Citadel Or Similar
Tourist Class: Prima Galil Or Similar
First Class: Lake House / Royal Plaza Or Similar
Superuir Class: Caesar / Gai Beach Or Similar
Deluxe Class: U-Boutique / Magdala Or Similar
What’s Included
7 nights accommodation on bed & breakfast basis
- Service of a Government licensed guide on all touring days
- Expert Guide Included
- Entrance fees to places of interest while touring
- Daily Breakfast
- 2 Dinners at the Galilee hotel
- 4 Dinners NOT INCLUDE – option with extra charge
- Transfers from/to airport on arrival and departure
- Transportation in modern air-conditioned vehicles
International flights are not included
Insurance is not included
- Pre & Post Tour Accommodation
- Dinners
- Optional Experiences
- Tipping for guide, driver and hotel staff
- Personal Expenses
- Porterage at airport
- Option to add additional 4 dinners with extra charge
- The sequence of the tour, hotels used and sites visited may be amended due to circumstances
- Passengers should arrange their own travel, luggage and health insurance
- Item, product or service not specifically listed under Included
Why Book With Click Tours?
✓ Quality tours led by expert tour leaders
✓ Hassle-free & seamless travel experience
✓ 24/7 helpline throughout your tour
✓ Flexible tour options
✓ Wide Range of Services
✓ Great customer reviews
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