Israel: Classic Non-Denominational Tour 2017-2018
11 days / 9 nights
(land only rates per person)
This tour is the perfect opportunity for those experiencing Israel for the first time! On your guided tour of Israel our knowledgeable tour guides will insure you experience the very best that Israel has to offer. Step back in time on the Classic Israel Tour while sightseeing Jerusalem’s Old City and New City. Be emotionally moved with special visits to the Western Wall and Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. Marvel at the excavations of the Crusader city and the Roman port, Caesarea. Enjoy the experience of a cable car ride to the top of Massada and relax and enjoy yourself as you float on the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth! The non-denominational Classic Israel Tour will make you fall in love with Israel and keep you coming back for future tours of the Holy Land!
Departures:
- November 4, 2016 – February 16, 2018
Highlights:
- Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Haifa, Safed, Golan Heights, Galilee, Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Beit Alpha, Jerusalem, Qumran, Massada, Dead Sea
Included features:
- Private transfer to/from Ben Gurion Airport to hotel in Tel Aviv
- Comprehensive touring program, including entrance fees
- 9 nights accommodation in expertly selected hotels, bed and breakfast basis
- Lunch at a Druze Village
- Two dinners at the hotel in Kibbutz Lavi, Galilee / Galilee lunch at a Druze Village
- Dinner at a Middle Eastern restaurant followed by The Sound and Light Show
- Private tours available by request
Not included features:
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tips to guide/driver and hotel staff
- Lunches en route on sightseeing days
- Items of a personal nature
- Treatments at the Dead Sea spa
Why Gil Travel?
- Experienced Travel Agents: Over 40 years of experience; sending over 40,000 people to Israel every year!
- 5 Star Treatment: Enjoy private transfers to and from the airport and hotel.
- Guaranteed Tour: Your trip will never be canceled, subject to a minimum of 2 passengers traveling.
- Israel Tour Experience: Our Israel tours are packed with exciting opportunities to explore, learn and enjoy.
Note: No credit/refund for any unused services.
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En Route for your Tour to Israel
Depart from the USA for your Classic Israel Tour.
Tel Aviv
Upon arrival to Israel, proceed to the La Farina Bakery to meet your driver.
Transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv.
Jaffa Sunset
Enjoy a free day in Tel Aviv. You could choose to go shopping, or explore the beautiful Bauhaus style architecture or even visit Jaffa, where the first Jewish settlers of the late 1800s and early 1900s landed when arriving in the land of Israel. If you would rather kick up your feet and relax you can head to the sandy beach.
Overnight, Tel Aviv
Haifa
Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, capital of Judea under the Romans. See the excavations of the Crusader city and the Roman port, aqueduct and the amphitheater that has been restored to its former glory as a concert venue. Proceed to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon; visit the archaeological excavations including the well-preserved water supply system. Continue to Daliat El Carmel, a Druze village and enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant. Proceed via Mount Carmel to Haifa for a panoramic view of the Haifa Bay and the golden domed Bahai Shrine and Gardens.
Overnight, Kibbutz Lavi
Golan Heights
Drive to Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism, where you will visit the ancient synagogues and the artists’ colony. Continue to the Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers, Kuneitra and the new Israeli town of Katzrin. Stop at the Golan Winery for a tour and wine tasting. Proceed to “Kessem Hagolan”, a multimedia presentation of the area and its history.
Overnight, Kibbutz Lavi
Sea of Galilee
Start the day with a visit to Nazareth and visit the Church of Annunciation; Continue to Tiberias; Visit Capernaum to see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal Church of St. Peter; Visit Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive via Beit Shean to Beit Alpha to see the remains of the mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue depicting the zodiac.
Overnight, Jerusalem
Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem
Start the day with a magnificent panoramic view from Mount of Olives Drive to the Old City. Visit the Tomb of King David and the room of The Last Supper on Mount Zion. Enter the walled city and walk through the newly restored Jewish quarter. Visit the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter and continue to the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem* to view Rachel’s Tomb and proceed to visit the Church of Nativity and Manger square.
Overnight, Jerusalem
Yad Vashem
Drive to the Israel Museum. Visit the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the second temple period. Proceed for a tour at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament. Continue to visit Mount Herzl cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit Mea Shearim, the ultra orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem and learn about their unique lifestyle. In the evening enjoy a Middle Eastern dinner followed by the spectacular Sound & Light Show* at the Tower of David museum (weather conditions permitting).
Overnight, Jerusalem
Dead Sea
Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. Stop at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. Ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 AD. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea. Cover yourself with the mineral rich mud and experience a swim in the Dead Sea ** that many believe has its therapeutic effects.
Overnight, Jerusalem
Machane Yehuda
Enjoy your day at leisure in Jerusalem. You are free to spend your time as you wish. Perhaps you will buy any last minute gifts on Ben Yehuda street or soak up the many sights and sounds of this special place. Jerusalem is a city with an overwhelming amount of emotion that promises a religious and spiritual experience.
Overnight, Jerusalem
Transfer to Ben-Gurion airport for your departure. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel 4 hours prior to departure.
Note: All itineraries are subject to change
* A minimum of 2 passengers is required for regular tour service.
All tours are subject to availability and should be confirmed within 72 business hours.
Rates
Valid: November 4, 2016 – February 16, 2018
Tour does not operate on the following arrival dates: April 7, 14; May 26; September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 2017
Save $40 per person for reservations paid by cash or check
Save $60 per person for reservations of six or more passengers
Note: Departure from origin should be 1 day before tour start date
Hotels
Click for hotel guide: 5 Stars Deluxe | 5 Stars Standard | 4 Stars Superior | 4 Stars Standard
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| HOTEL | 5 STARS DELUXE | 5 STARS STANDARD | 4 STARS SUPERIOR | 4 STARS STANDARD | NIGHTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEL AVIV | Dan - Deluxe Room | Carlton | Dan Panorama | Prima Tel Aviv/Prima City | 2 |
| GALILEE | Kibbutz Lavi - Eden Wing | Kibbutz Lavi - Hadar Wing | Kibbutz Lavi - Hod Wing | Kibbutz Lavi - Lev Wing | 2 |
| JERUSALEM | King David - Deluxe New City Rooms | Inbal | Dan Panorama | Prima Kings | 5 |
5 STARS DELUXE – Dan Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Lavi Eden, King David Jerusalem
| Arrival Dates | Price per person in single room | Price per person in double room | Price per person in triple room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2017 | $5,124 | $3,031 | $2,527 |
| 6/9/2017 | $5,124 | $3,031 | $2,527 |
| 6/16/2017 | $5,124 | $3,031 | $2,527 |
| 6/23/2017 | $5,124 | $3,031 | $2,527 |
| 6/30/2017 | $5,124 | $3,031 | $2,527 |
| 7/7/2017 | $5,124 | $3,031 | $2,527 |
| 7/14/2017 | $4,664 | $2,801 | $2,373 |
| 7/21/2017 | $4,532 | $2,734 | $2,328 |
| 7/28/2017 | $4,532 | $2,734 | $2,328 |
| 8/4/2017 | $4,586 | $2,788 | $2,382 |
| 8/11/2017 | $4,745 | $2,866 | $2,434 |
| 8/18/2017 | $4,745 | $2,866 | $2,434 |
| 8/25/2017 | $4,586 | $2,788 | $2,382 |
| 9/1/2017 | $4,532 | $2,734 | $2,328 |
| 9/8/2017 | $4,532 | $2,734 | $2,328 |
| 10/13/2017 | $5,107 | $3,022 | $2,521 |
| 10/20/2017 | $5,107 | $3,022 | $2,521 |
| 10/27/2017 | $5,107 | $3,022 | $2,521 |
| 11/3/2017 | $5,107 | $3,022 | $2,521 |
| 11/10/2017 | $5,107 | $3,022 | $2,521 |
| 11/17/2017 | $4,128 | $2,532 | $1,989 |
| 11/24/2017 | $4,128 | $2,532 | $1,989 |
| 12/1/2017 | $4,128 | $2,532 | $1,989 |
| 12/8/2017 | $4,128 | $2,532 | $1,989 |
| 12/15/2017 | $4,519 | $2,728 | $2,202 |
| 12/22/2017 | $5,107 | $3,022 | $2,521 |
| 12/29/2017 | $5,107 | $3,022 | $2,521 |
| 1/5/2018 | $4,028 | $2,481 | $1,954 |
| 1/12/2018 | $4,028 | $2,481 | $1,954 |
| 1/19/2018 | $4,028 | $2,481 | $1,954 |
| 1/26/2018 | $4,028 | $2,481 | $1,954 |
| 2/2/2018 | $4,028 | $2,481 | $1,954 |
| 2/9/2018 | $4,028 | $2,481 | $1,954 |
| 2/16/2018 | $4,028 | $2,481 | $1,954 |
5 STARS STANDARD – Carlton Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Lavi Hadar, Inbal Jerusalem
| Arrival Dates | Price per person in single room | Price per person in double room | Price per person in triple room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2017 | $3,512 | $2,194 | $1,978 |
| 6/9/2017 | $3,751 | $2,314 | $2,057 |
| 6/16/2017 | $3,910 | $2,393 | $2,109 |
| 6/23/2017 | $3,910 | $2,393 | $2,109 |
| 6/30/2017 | $3,910 | $2,393 | $2,109 |
| 7/7/2017 | $3,512 | $2,194 | $1,978 |
| 7/14/2017 | $3,512 | $2,194 | $1,978 |
| 7/21/2017 | $3,512 | $2,194 | $1,978 |
| 7/28/2017 | $3,512 | $2,194 | $1,978 |
| 8/4/2017 | $3,566 | $2,248 | $2,032 |
| 8/11/2017 | $3,566 | $2,248 | $2,032 |
| 8/18/2017 | $3,566 | $2,248 | $2,032 |
| 8/25/2017 | $3,419 | $2,175 | $1,983 |
| 9/1/2017 | $3,145 | $2,011 | $1,855 |
| 9/8/2017 | $3,145 | $2,011 | $1,855 |
| 10/13/2017 | $3,910 | $2,393 | $2,109 |
| 10/20/2017 | $3,910 | $2,393 | $2,109 |
| 10/27/2017 | $3,910 | $2,393 | $2,109 |
| 11/3/2017 | $3,329 | $2,102 | $1,916 |
| 11/10/2017 | $3,329 | $2,102 | $1,916 |
| 11/17/2017 | $3,329 | $2,102 | $1,916 |
| 11/24/2017 | $3,145 | $2,011 | $1,855 |
| 12/1/2017 | $3,145 | $2,011 | $1,855 |
| 12/8/2017 | $3,145 | $2,011 | $1,855 |
| 12/15/2017 | $3,904 | $2,390 | $2,107 |
| 12/22/2017 | $4,094 | $2,485 | $2,170 |
| 12/29/2017 | $3,145 | $2,011 | $1,855 |
| 1/5/2018 | $3,096 | $1,986 | $1,838 |
| 1/12/2018 | $3,096 | $1,986 | $1,838 |
| 1/19/2018 | $3,096 | $1,986 | $1,838 |
| 1/26/2018 | $3,096 | $1,986 | $1,838 |
| 2/2/2018 | $3,096 | $1,986 | $1,838 |
| 2/9/2018 | $3,206 | $2,041 | $1,875 |
| 2/16/2018 | $3,280 | $2,078 | $1,899 |
4 STARS SUPERIOR – Dan Panorama Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Lavi Hod, Dan Panorama Jerusalem
| Arrival Dates | Price per person in single room | Price per person in double room | Price per person in triple room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2017 | $2,787 | $1,834 | $1,555 |
| 6/9/2017 | $2,787 | $1,834 | $1,555 |
| 6/16/2017 | $2,787 | $1,834 | $1,555 |
| 6/23/2017 | $2,787 | $1,834 | $1,555 |
| 6/30/2017 | $2,848 | $1,865 | $1,577 |
| 7/7/2017 | $2,872 | $1,877 | $1,587 |
| 7/14/2017 | $2,823 | $1,853 | $1,570 |
| 7/21/2017 | $2,787 | $1,834 | $1,555 |
| 7/28/2017 | $2,787 | $1,834 | $1,555 |
| 8/4/2017 | $2,840 | $1,888 | $1,609 |
| 8/11/2017 | $3,022 | $1,967 | $1,663 |
| 8/18/2017 | $3,022 | $1,967 | $1,663 |
| 8/25/2017 | $2,840 | $1,888 | $1,609 |
| 9/1/2017 | $2,787 | $1,834 | $1,555 |
| 9/8/2017 | $2,787 | $1,834 | $1,555 |
| 10/13/2017 | $2,787 | $1,834 | $1,555 |
| 10/20/2017 | $2,787 | $1,834 | $1,555 |
| 10/27/2017 | $2,787 | $1,834 | $1,555 |
| 11/3/2017 | $2,787 | $1,834 | $1,555 |
| 11/10/2017 | $2,561 | $1,722 | $1,482 |
| 11/17/2017 | $2,393 | $1,637 | $1,427 |
| 11/24/2017 | $2,393 | $1,637 | $1,427 |
| 12/1/2017 | $2,393 | $1,637 | $1,427 |
| 12/8/2017 | $2,393 | $1,637 | $1,427 |
| 12/15/2017 | $2,588 | $1,735 | $1,547 |
| 12/22/2017 | $2,995 | $1,938 | $1,763 |
| 12/29/2017 | $2,701 | $1,792 | $1,584 |
| 1/5/2018 | $2,393 | $1,637 | $1,427 |
| 1/12/2018 | $2,393 | $1,637 | $1,427 |
| 1/19/2018 | $2,393 | $1,637 | $1,427 |
| 1/26/2018 | $2,393 | $1,637 | $1,427 |
| 2/2/2018 | $2,393 | $1,637 | $1,427 |
| 2/9/2018 | $2,393 | $1,637 | $1,427 |
| 2/16/2018 | $2,393 | $1,637 | $1,427 |
4 STARS STANDARD – Prima Tel Aviv/Prima City, Kibbutz Lavi Lev, Prima Kings Jerusalem
| Arrival Dates | Price per person in single room | Price per person in double room | Price per person in triple room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2017 | $2,312 | $1,559 | $1,513 |
| 6/9/2017 | $2,312 | $1,559 | $1,513 |
| 6/16/2017 | $2,312 | $1,559 | $1,513 |
| 6/23/2017 | $2,312 | $1,559 | $1,513 |
| 6/30/2017 | $2,312 | $1,559 | $1,513 |
| 7/7/2017 | $2,373 | $1,620 | $1,574 |
| 7/14/2017 | $2,373 | $1,620 | $1,574 |
| 7/21/2017 | $2,312 | $1,559 | $1,513 |
| 7/28/2017 | $2,312 | $1,559 | $1,513 |
| 8/4/2017 | $2,427 | $1,674 | $1,628 |
| 8/11/2017 | $2,427 | $1,674 | $1,628 |
| 8/18/2017 | $2,427 | $1,674 | $1,628 |
| 8/25/2017 | $2,427 | $1,674 | $1,628 |
| 9/1/2017 | $2,312 | $1,559 | $1,513 |
| 9/8/2017 | $2,312 | $1,559 | $1,513 |
| 10/13/2017 | $2,397 | $1,608 | $1,565 |
| 10/20/2017 | $2,397 | $1,608 | $1,565 |
| 10/27/2017 | $2,397 | $1,608 | $1,565 |
| 11/3/2017 | $2,397 | $1,608 | $1,565 |
| 11/10/2017 | $2,380 | $1,598 | $1,555 |
| 11/17/2017 | $2,312 | $1,559 | $1,513 |
| 11/24/2017 | $2,260 | $1,542 | $1,490 |
| 12/1/2017 | $2,139 | $1,492 | $1,431 |
| 12/8/2017 | $2,139 | $1,492 | $1,431 |
| 12/15/2017 | $2,237 | $1,590 | $1,553 |
| 12/22/2017 | $2,262 | $1,614 | $1,584 |
| 12/29/2017 | $2,237 | $1,590 | $1,553 |
| 1/5/2018 | $2,139 | $1,492 | $1,431 |
| 1/12/2018 | $2,139 | $1,492 | $1,431 |
| 1/19/2018 | $2,139 | $1,492 | $1,431 |
| 1/26/2018 | $2,139 | $1,492 | $1,431 |
| 2/2/2018 | $2,139 | $1,492 | $1,431 |
| 2/9/2018 | $2,139 | $1,492 | $1,431 |
| 2/16/2018 | $2,139 | $1,492 | $1,431 |
* If the above hotels are not available, comparable hotels will be confirmed. Additional cost may apply.
Private Tour Rates
PRIVATE CAR SUPPLEMENT FOR CLASSIC ISRAEL TOUR PROGRAM
| NUMBER OF PASSENGERS | TOUR RATES |
|---|---|
| (2) TWO | $1,615 |
| (3) THREE | $933 |
| (4) FOUR | $634 |
| (5) FIVE | $438 |
| (6) SIX | $338 |
| (7) SEVEN | $231 |
| (8) EIGHT | $177 |
Private Tour Rates are based on per person.
Rates are based on English speaking guides.
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