Israel: Jewish Heritage Jerusalem and Masada Tour

Israel: Jewish Heritage Jerusalem and Masada Tour

Explore the best of Jerusalem and Masada on this three day Jewish Heritage tour.

  • Multiple Departures

  • Duration

    3 days / 2 nights

  • Highlights

    Jerusalem, Mt. Zion, Kotel Tunnels, Mea Shearim, Israel Museum, Mount Hertzel, Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, Qumran, Masada, Dead Sea

  • Notes

    Land Only, Price Based on Double Occupancy
    Single Supplement: $189

  • Activity Level

    Moderate

  • Tailor Made

    This tour can be booked privately

From  $876
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**PLEASE NOTE: Covid 19 some dates will not be operating and changes may apply to our programs. Please ask your Gil Travel Consultant for updates.

Explore the best of Jerusalem and Masada on this three day Jewish Heritage tour. Head to the Jewish Quarter and visit the Western Wall. Discover ancient Jerusalem at the Davidson Center excavations. On this Jewish Heritage Tour you will not only explore the ancient biblical city of Jerusalem but also the vibrant New City, Mt Herzl and Yad Vashem, the museum and memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. Descend to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth and stop at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Continue the journey to Masada to take in the history and sights ascending by cable car. End the tour with a relaxing and rejuvenating time at the Dead Sea.

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What can you expect as part of your tour?

  • 3 touring days
  • English speaking guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • 2 nights accommodations
  • All entrance fees
  • Lunch and spa at Dead Sea
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Day

1

Jerusalem: Old City

Visit the Tomb of King David on Mt. Zion. Walk along the Cardo, heart of the ancient Roman City; visit the four Sepharadic Synagogues restored after 1967 war in the Jewish quarter; tour the Western Wall Tunnels; visit the archaeological park at Davidson Center; walk through the colorful local bazaar to visit the Tower of David museum presenting the history of Jerusalem and ancient remains of the city beginning with the first temple period.

Overnight:Jerusalem

Day

2

Jerusalem: New City

Drive through Mea Shearim, one of the oldest Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem and learn about the unique lifestyle of the ultra-orthodox communities.
Proceed to Mount Herzl, the military cemetery, and Yad Vashem the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit the Ammunition Hill, a former Jordanian army stronghold, conquered by the Israeli army in the six day war, and converted into a national memorial site and museum.
Drive by the Knesset, Israel’s parliament and see the Menorah with the biblical emblems. Next visit Israel Museum, the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and the Holy Land model, a miniature replica of Jerusalem as it was during the second temple period.

Overnight:Jerusalem (B).

Day

3

Masada & Dead Sea

Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Visit Qumeran, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Continue to Masada, ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans; visit the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue and bathhouse; descend by cable car.

Next, stop for Lunch and Spa facilities in one of the leading hotels in the area and enjoy a “Swim” in the mineral rich Dead Sea.
*Weather conditions permitting
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Multiple Departures

From$876 Single Supplement$189
Prices start at: $876
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