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Stay four nights in Jerusalem to discover this symbolic city. Embark on a moving excursion to Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. Visit the Israel Museum containing the Shrine of the Book, and the Dead Sea Scrolls—the oldest biblical manuscripts in the world. Visit the Old City, the Garden Tomb, and take in the view from the Mount of Olives. See the Garden of Gethsemane, follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre at the site of the crucifixion. View the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock mosque, and visit the Western Wall, the most holy shrine in the Jewish religion. Also visit the fortress of Masada—a historic site for Jewish faith. The experience of floating in the buoyant salt waters of the Dead Sea enriches the wonderful memories already collected during your inspirational Israel Escape!
Highlights
Welcome dinner
JAFFAWalk around the ancient port
CAESAREA
Visit the Roman Amphitheater and the Crusader fortress
NAZARETHVisit the Church of the Annunciation
CANAVisit the site of the first miracle
HAIFA
Visit the Baha’i Shrine
MOUNT OF BEATITUDES
Visit the site where Jesus delivered his sermon
CAPERNAUMVisit the site where Jesus recruited his followers
JORDAN RIVER
Visit a baptismal site
SEA OF GALILEE
Enjoy LF a cruise
LATRUNVisit the site of David’s victory over Goliath in the Valley of Elah and the Monastery of the Trappist Monks in Latrun
BETHLEHEMVisit the Church of Nativity
JERUSALEMVisit the Israel Museum, Yad Vashem, and Mount Zion; guided walking tour; the tomb of King David, the Upper Room, the Garden Tomb, a panoramic view from the Mount of Olives; visit the Garden of Gethsemane, follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall; farewell dinner
MASADA
Ride a cable car and visit the cliff-top fortress
DEAD SEA
Experience the buoyancy feeling in the Dead Sea water
2021 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 7 breakfasts, 5 dinners
ARRIVE IN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
Day1
Welcome to Tel Aviv! Enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions and Tour Director.
Meals included:
- Dinner
TEL AVIV–JAFFA–CAESAREA–NAZARETH–CANA–HAIFA
Day2
Stop in Jaffa for a walk through the beautifully restored ancient port, where medieval pilgrims started their strenuous 2-day trek to Jerusalem. Then, continue your tour of the Holy Land to Caesarea, the perfect place to learn about the Roman and Crusader presence in the country. Visit the Roman Amphitheater and the impressive Crusader Fortress, and admire Herod’s stadium and harbor. On to Nazareth in Galilee, to visit the contemporary Church of the Annunciation. Then Cana, site of the first miracle where Jesus changed water into wine at a wedding. To this day, many couples renew their wedding vows at this sacred place. Arrive in Haifa, a city with a long history dating back to biblical times.
Today’s Distance: 124 mi / 200 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
HAIFA. EXCURSION TO THE MOUNT OF BEATITUDES–CAPERNAUM–SEA OF GALILEE
Day3
Start your day with a visit to the golden-domed Baha'i Shrine, the world center of Baha’i faith. Heading towards the Sea of Galilee, visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount. Then proceed to Capernaum, where Jesus recruited his first followers among the fishermen. Via the ruins of Kursi, arrive at the Jordan River and visit the Baptismal Site, followed by a relaxing LF cruise on the Sea of Galilee.
Today’s Distance: 280 mi / 450 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
HAIFA–VALLEY OF ELAH–LATRUN–BETHLEHEM–JERUSALEM
Day4
Drive into the ancient land of the Philistines and the Valley of Elah. Stop at the site of David’s victory over the Philistine champion, Goliath, and hear about this biblical event. Later, hear the tale of Samson and Delilah as you travel through the land of the Dan tribe to the wide Valley of Ayalon. At strategic Latrun, visit the Monastery of the Trappist Monks. Stop en route for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Holy City of Jerusalem, considered one of the oldest places in the world, with a history dating back as far as 4000 BC. Proceed to Bethlehem and see Shepherd’s Field, where the angels announced the birth of Jesus. Next, visit the Church of the Nativity, which stands on the site where Jesus was born. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Today’s Distance: 149 mi / 240 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO THE ISRAEL MUSEUM, YAD VASHEM, AND MOUNT ZION
Day5
Visit the Israel Museum with the Shrine of the Book, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, followed by the Yad Vashem Memorial created to commemorate the six million martyrs of the Holocaust. Continue to Mount Zion, and visit the Upper Room, where Jesus and his disciples had the last supper, and then the Tomb of King David.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO THE OLD CITY
Day6
This morning, visit the Garden Tomb. After viewing a stunning panorama of the city from the revered Mount of Olives, start your guided walking tour. Via the Chapel of Dominus Flevit, designed in the shape of a tear drop to symbolize the tears of Christ, arrive at the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed the night before his arrest. Nearby are the Caves of the Assumption of Mary and of the Betrayal. Follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Doloroda to Golgotha, and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Erected over the site of the crucifixion, this church is shared by six Christian communities. Also see the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock, a splendid mosque on the holy mount. Continue to the Western Wall, the most holy shrine in the Jewish religion.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO MASADA AND THE DEAD SEA
Day7
Drive through the Judean wilderness to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the surface of the Earth. Enjoy the scenery as you follow the road between the salty water and majestic desert mountains. Catch glimpses of the caves of Qumran, where the precious Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Ascend by cable car to the spectacular cliff-top Fortress of Masada, and hear how 960 Jewish zealots preferred death at their own hands to the indignity of surrender to overwhelming Roman forces. Around lunchtime, reach one of the comfortable Dead Sea resorts and experience the feeling of buoyancy in the heavy water. Return to Jerusalem to enjoy a farewell dinner with your traveling companions to commemorate an unforgettable journey through the Holy Land.
Today’s Distance: 137 mi / 220 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
JERUSALEM
Day8
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Tel Aviv.)
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternative hotels of equivalent standard.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Herods Hotel Tel Aviv
Superior First-Class
Contemporary High-rise Hotel situated on the Mediterranean, in hub of fashionable tourist center.
Location
155 Hayarkon Street, Tel Aviv, Israel
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- ATM
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
Leonardo City Tower
First-Class
Residing in the Diamond Exchange district of Ramat Gan and close to the Azrieli Shopping center. The modern air-conditioned guest rooms have free Wi-Fi, safe, plus tea and coffee maker. There's a stylish restaurant and bar. Amenities include a wellness area with a sauna. and whirlpool, and an outdoor pool with a hot tub and spa.
Location
14 Zisman St., Tel Aviv, IsraelHotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Television
Leonardo Plaza
First-Class
Set on the Mediterranean coast close to Mount Carmel, this 184-room property offers relaxing tranquility, an indoor pool with retractable roof for the summer months, a gym, a restaurant, and elegant lounge bar. Guestrooms are all air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi internet access, coffee & tea-making facilities, and in-room safes.
Location
On Carmel Beach 10 David Elazar St. , Haifa, Israel
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
Dan Panorama
Superior First-Class
Overlooking the Bay of Haifa and situated on the slopes of Mount Carmel, this landmark hotel offers a choice of spectacular views of the City, Mount Carmel, and endless stretches of Israel¿s stunning Mediterranean coastline. The property is also close to the Panorama Mall, with its many shops and cafes , and the magnificent Bahai Temple. Guest rooms are decorated in a contemporary style and have free Wi-Fi, minibar, and tea / coffee maker. The on-site restaurant serves international and Israeli cuisine. Leisure facilities include a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Location
107 Hanassi Avenue, Haifa, Israel
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Complimentary Newspaper
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
Ramada Jerusalem
First-Class
This 360-room property is located near the northerm entrance of Jerusalem, just a short drive away from the Old City and close to the light-rail system. Amenities include a spacious marble lobby with bar area, a unique restaurant split into either meat/dairy sections, an indoor swimming pool, seasonal outdoor pool, gym, wet and dry sauna and Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout. Contemporary styled guest rooms are equipped with air-conditioning/heating, in-room safes, mini bars and coffee/tea-making facilities.
Location
Ruppin Bridge at Herzl Blvd, Jerusalem, IsraelHotel Facilities
- ATM
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Voicemail
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
Dan Jerusalem
Superior First-Class
The Dan Jerusalem Hotel offers a premium hospitality experience that combines an idyllic environment with breath taking vistas from the terrace. Designed around a series of beautiful patios, this hotel features an outdoor pool, three restaurants (one by the pool) that serve a creative array of Mediterranean and Continental cuisine. The Dan's spa and wellness centre includes an indoor pool, a large hammam, saunas and a fitness room. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Location
32 Lehi St, Jerusalem, Israel
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Beauty Salon
- Business Center
- ATM
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
Lady Stern
First-Class
Located in the West Jerusalem district and close to the Machane Yehuda Market and 6kms away from the Garden of Gethsemane, and Church of All Nations. All 194 air-conditioned guest rooms have Free Wi-Fi, safe and coffee/tea-making facilities. There¿s an on-site restaurant, as well as a coffee shop/café and snack bar. Guests can enjoy a drink at the lounge bar.
Location
Jaffa St 204, Jerusalem, IsraelHotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Mini-bar
- Smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
