ISRAEL TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

After breakfast at the hotel, you will start the day with a visit to the Annunciation Church in Nazareth. From here, you will visit the St. Joseph the Carpenter Church and Mary’s Well and Springs, before travelling to Cana, to see the Church of Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle; the transformation of water into wine. You will then proceed on to Mt. Tabor, the site of the transfiguration of Jesus. Afterwards, make your way back to the hotel for dinner.

After breakfast, you will proceed to Mt. of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the sermon on the mount. Next you will travel to the Tabgah region, to visit the Church of the Multiplication of Fish & Loaves, and then onto St. Peters Primacy, before enjoying a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. From here, you will continue on to Capernaum, where Jesus lived and healed the sick by preaching in the synagogue and performing miracles. You will also visit the House of Peter. Back to the hotel for dinner.

After breakfast, begin the journey to the beautiful city of Haifa to ascend Mt. Carmel to enjoy panoramic views over the bay. From here, you will visit Stella Maris and the Cave of Alia, as well as the Muhraka Monastery and the Hanging Gardens of the Bahai Shrine. Next, travel to Caesarea to visit the water aqueduct, the Roman theatre, the hippodrome and the crusaders fortress before heading to Tel Aviv Jaffa, an ancient port in the oldest part of Tel Aviv. Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Free day in Tel Aviv.

After breakfast, proceed to the Mt. of Olives and visit the Church of Ascention, the Peter Noster Church, and the Dominos Flevit Church, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Continue to the Garden of Gethsemane and onto Mt. Zion to visit the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, King David’s Tomb, and the Dormition Abbey. Travel to Ein Karem to visit St. John the Baptist Church and the Church of Visitation, before heading to Bethlehem to visit the Nativity Church; the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Dinner and overnight.

Today you will be exploring the Old City of Jerusalem. Starting at the Dung Gate, you will then visit the Wailing Wall, the Area of the Mosque built on Mt. Moriah, and then walk the ‘Way of the Cross’, the route which many believe Jesus walked on the way to his crucifixion. You will also visit the Holy Sepulcher Church and the Empty Tomb of Jesus Christ. Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Bethany to visit the House of Mary & Martha, and the Tomb of Lazarus. You will then travel to Jericho, the oldest town in the Holy Land, to visit the Sycamore Tree; the tree that Zacharious the tax collector climbed to view Jesus. Whilst here, you will also visit the Mt. of Temptation before continuing your journey to the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth at 400m below sea level, to swim in the minerally rich waters. You will then head back to the hotel for dinner.

After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion Airport for international flights home.

• Up to six weeks before departure, a place can be reserved on payment of a deposit of £200.00, after this date it would be the full amount of the trip.
• Click the book now button and fill in the details and tick the box confirming you accept booking conditions.
• The outstanding balance is due 6 weeks before travel.
• Please ensure you have checked visa requirements. Get in touch if you are unsure.
• Ensure you have purchased travel insurance, as this is mandatory for all trips.
• International flights into and out of Israel are not included in the price and will need to be booked separately. Please get in touch if you would like suggested flights or need help with booking. Do not book flights until we give the go-ahead.

Trip Type Cultural

Group Size Maximum 14

Physical Rating Moderate

Currency & Spending Money Israeli Shekel / Spending £15 and upwards each day

Hosts One of our local guides will be your main point of contact on this trip. They will meet you at the airport and stay with you throughout the tour. Our guides are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable – if you need anything, just let them know!

Clothing The weather will be warm in the day and chilly at night, so take layers. You will also need comfortable shoes. We recommend taking a light rain jacket – just in case.

Health Always seek medical advice from your doctor or travel nurse a minimum of 8 weeks before you travel and make sure your vaccinations are up to date. Remember that your travel insurance may not cover you if you do not have up-to-date vaccinations.

Single Supplement £299

Travel Advice We highly recommend that you read the foreign travel advice for Israel before your departure date.