Don’t miss this opportunity to take a journey through Israel’s ancient, holy and fascinating past. Highlights include Jerusalem, Mount Zion, the Dead Sea, Ein Gev, Capernaum, Golan Heights, Nazareth, Haifa and Tel Aviv.

Highlights: Jerusalem, Mount Zion, Dead Sea, Lower Galilee, Nazareth, Capernaum, Tiberias, Golan Heights, Tzfat (Safed), Acre, Haifa, Megiddo, Caesarea

Day 1 DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Tel Aviv.

Day 2 ARRIVE TEL AVIV - JERUSALEM (4 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Israel! On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Jerusalem. Relax or take a stroll around Jerusalem. In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your fellow travelers and your Travel Director.
Hotel: Dan Panorama Jerusalem (F)

Day 3 MOUNT ZION - THE OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM
Admire the Old City of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. Visit the tomb of King David on Mount Zion. See the room where the Last Supper took place near Zion Gate. Walk through the Jewish Quarter to the Wailing Wall and see the Dome of the Rock. Follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Meal(s): (Israeli Breakfast)

Day 4 JERUSALEM - DEAD SEA - MASADA - JERUSALEM
Traverse the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Near Qumran, view the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. A short drive brings you to Masada. Ride by cable car to the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans. Explore the excavations of Herod’s Palace before having the chance to float in the Dead Sea, time permitting.
Meal(s): (Israeli Breakfast)

Day 5 JERUSALEM FREE TIME
Spend the day exploring the sights of your choice. There are a wealth of great attractions to visit, including the Tower of David Museum, the Archeological Gardens and the Davidson Center.
Meal(s): (Israeli Breakfast)

Day 6 NEW CITY OF JERUSALEM - LOWER GALILEE (2 NIGHTS)
Tour Yad Vashem, a memorial commemorating the six million martyrs of World War II. Discover the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum, housing the Dead Sea Scrolls. See the Knesset - Israel’s Parliament - and the Givat Ram Campus of the Hebrew University. Traveling through the Jordan Valley you reach the Golan Heights to enjoy a spectcular view of the Sea of Galilee, before continuing to your Kibbutz hotel.
Meal(s): (Israeli Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Kibbutz Lavie (F)

Day 7 EXCURSION TO TZFAT AND NAZARETH
See the old synagogue at Capernaum, the old town of Jesus. Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Visit the ancient synagogue and artists' colony at Tzfat, one of Judaism's Four Holy Cities. Explore the Church of the Annunciation at Nazareth.
Meal(s): (Israeli Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 8 LOWER GALILEE - ACRE - HAIFA - MEGGIDO - CAESAREA - TEL AVIV (2 NIGHTS)
Discover the fascinating underground Crusaders City at Acre. Admire the views of the Bahai Shrine and visit the beautiful Persian Gardens at Haifa. See the excavations of Solomon’s Stables at Megiddo. See Roman statues, the aqueduct and the Roman Theater at Caesarea, the ancient port city. Later travel to Tel Aviv for a two-night stay.
Meal(s): (Israeli Breakfast)
Hotel: Dan Panorama Tel Aviv (F)

Day 9 TEL AVIV FREE TIME
Take time on your own to discover the myriad delights Tel Aviv has to offer, the Flea Market, Newe Zedek, the first Jewish neighborhood, the Diaspora Museum and the Eretz Israel Museum.
Meal(s): (Israeli Breakfast)

Day 10 TEL AVIV - USA
After a memorable vacation in this historic region, it is time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as you prepare for your journey home. Transfers are available, conditions apply.
Meal(s): (Israeli Breakfast)

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights
Jerusalem Sightseeing includes Yad Vashem, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Wailing Wall and the Via Dolorosa. See the Mount of Olives.
Mount Zion Visit the tomb of King David.
Dead Sea Excursion including a visit to the Fortress of Masada.
Lower Galilee Spend two nights on a traditional Israeli kibbutz.
Nazareth Visit the Church of the Annunciation.
Capernaum See the old synagogue and the Mount of Beatitudes.
Tiberias Visit this lovely resort town.
Golan Heights See the former Syrian bunkers and Kunietra.
Tzfat (Safed) Visit the ancient synagogue and artists’ colony.
Acre Discover the underground Crusader City.
Haifa Visit the Persian Gardens and enjoy views of the Bahai Shrine from the summit of Mount Carmel.
Megiddo See the excavations of Solomon’s Stables.
Caesarea View the Roman amphitheatre and aqueduct.

Insider Highlights
Hidden Treasure Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.

Dining Highlights
Welcome Drink with your Travel Director in Jerusalem.
8 Israeli breakfasts with juice.
2 three-course dinners.

First Class Travel Highlights
Travel by air-conditioned coach or minibus.
Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included
Travel by air-conditioned coach or minibus
A qualified Local Guide
Audio headsets for all guided visits and included sightseeing
A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map

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Departures:
Year Round