Israel: Ultimate Classic Non-Denominational Tour
This exquisite tour brings you around Israel to experience its offerings in every corner, complete with an extended time in Tel Aviv and special excursion to Eilat in the south.
Date
Multiple DeparturesDuration
16 days / 14 nightsHighlights
Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Haifa, Safed, Golan Heights, Tiberias, Galilee, Nazareth, Jerusalem, Massada, Dead Sea, Eilat, Timna, Ramon Crater, Sde BokerNotes
Land Only, Price Based on Double Occupancy
Single Supplement: $923Activity Level
Moderate
Tailor Made
This tour can be booked privately
From $2,475 
Israel: Ultimate Classic Non-Denominational Tour 16 Days16D14 Nights14N
Highlights of the Ultimate Classic Israel Tour include special visits to Jerusalem’s Old City, New City, the Western Wall, Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial and so much more. Be awe-inspired by the excavations of the Crusader city and the Roman port, Caesarea. Continue to the Galilee and Golan where you will enjoy every Israel’s beautiful natural ambiance, as well as the historic sites of Nazareth and Megiddo. Enjoy breathtaking views of Massada and the Dead Sea. Soak up the geological wonders of the desert on your way to Eilat where you will indulge in the glorious southern sun and a thrilling hike into the Ramon Crater. This tour is THE Ultimate Israel experience in every sense of the word!
What can you expect as part of your tour?
- Tours/Meals as listed in the itinerary
- Arrival and departure transfers
- English speaking guide
- Deluxe motor coach
Day
1
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
Arrival to Israel
Welcome to Israel! Upon arrival to Ben Gurion Airport, proceed to Arrivals Hall. Meet your driver at La Farina Bakery where he will be holding a sign with your name. Transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv.
Overnight:Tel Aviv (B).
Day
2
Thursday, August 02, 2018
Tel Aviv
Start the day with a visit to the Independence Hall where the establishment of the state of Israel was declared. Next, drive to Latrun to visit the Armored Corps museum, one of the most diverse tank museums in the world. Continue to Beit Guvrin national park, declared by UNESCO as a world heritage site; Explore parts of the archaeological remains and unique caves. Continue to visit Ayalon Institute, once an ammunition factory for the Hagana, the underground movement before May 1948.
Overnight:Tel Aviv (B).
Day
3
Friday, August 03, 2018
Tel Aviv
Visit the Diaspora museum; Drive around the main streets of Tel Aviv, center of business and entertainment of Israel. Stop at Rabin's Square, place of assassination of Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin. Continue to Old Jaffa, an 8000-year-old port city; Visit the ancient ruins and walk along the restored artist's quarter. Visit Neve Tzedek, the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv, built in 1909 and Nahalat Binyamin, the pedestrian street of the city with its musicians, hand made jewelry and artifacts. Next, stop at Sheinkin, the lively and colorful street especially known with the unique shops, café life and youthful ambiance.
Overnight:Tel Aviv (B).
Day
4
Saturday, August 04, 2018
Tel Aviv
Free day at your leisure in Tel Aviv.
Overnight:Tel Aviv (B).
Day
5
Sunday, August 05, 2018
Coastal Route
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 amphitheatre 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 (B, L, D).
Day
6
Monday, August 06, 2018
Galilee/Golan
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 (B, D).
Day
7
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Sea of Galilee/Nazareth
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 (B).
Day
8
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
Jerusalem: Old City
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's square.
Overnight:Jerusalem (B).
Day
9
Thursday, August 09, 2018
Jerusalem: New City
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 (B, D).
Day
10
Friday, August 10, 2018
Qumran / Dead Sea / Masada
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 (B).
Day
11
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Jerusalem
Enjoy a free day at leisure in Jerusalem.
Overnight:Jerusalem (B).
Day
12
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Timna/Eilat
Travel south through the Negev desert. Visit Timna and see the copper mines and King Solomon’s pillars and marvel at the huge multi-colored rock formations. Continue to Eilat and stop to visit the Underwater Observatory, one of the largest seaquariums in the world, built into a coral reef.
Overnight:Eilat (B).
Day
13
Monday, August 13, 2018
Free day in Eilat
Optional day tour to Petra at additional cost:
Petra was renowned for its massive architecture, pools, dams and water channels. The visit begins with the possibility of a short horseback-riding for about 700 m. until the entrance of the Siq, which is about 1.2 km long (walking distance). Petra is famous for its huge monuments such as the Treasury, Royal Tombs, the Court, Roman theatre, Roman Street, Qassier El- Bint (Palace of Pharaoh’s daughter) and many other smaller monuments which fascinate the visitors. After lunch drive, make a short visit to Aqaba with the possibility to stop and take a walk around.
Petra was renowned for its massive architecture, pools, dams and water channels. The visit begins with the possibility of a short horseback-riding for about 700 m. until the entrance of the Siq, which is about 1.2 km long (walking distance). Petra is famous for its huge monuments such as the Treasury, Royal Tombs, the Court, Roman theatre, Roman Street, Qassier El- Bint (Palace of Pharaoh’s daughter) and many other smaller monuments which fascinate the visitors. After lunch drive, make a short visit to Aqaba with the possibility to stop and take a walk around.
Overnight:Eilat (B).
Day
14
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Mitzpe Ramon/Sde Boker/Tel Aviv
Depart Eilat via Mitzpe Ramon. Stop to gaze into the Ramon crater, a geological wonder. Proceed to Sde Boker and see Ben Gurion's hut and grave overlooking the magnificent Zin valley. Stop for a camel riding experience and a visit to an authentic Bedouin tent, learn about the Bedouin hospitality and enjoy a light lunch. Continue to Hatzerim and visit Israel's Air Force museum to view the planes and equipment and to hear the story of this brave fighting force. Drive back to Tel-Aviv.
Overnight:Tel Aviv (B, L).
Day
15
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Tel Aviv/Departure
Transfer to Ben-Gurion airport for departure. You will be picked up from your hotel 3.5 hours prior to departure. Eytan Bros: 054-678-7861
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Multiple Departures
From$2,475 Single Supplement$923Next Trip Departures
| Arrival Dates | Price per person double room | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 08/01/2018 | $4,852 | | August |
| Wednesday 08/08/2018 | $4,887 | | August |
| Wednesday 08/15/2018 | $4,878 | | August |
| Wednesday 08/22/2018 | $4,734 | | August |
| Wednesday 10/03/2018 | $5,031 | | October |
| Wednesday 10/10/2018 | $5,031 | | October |
| Wednesday 10/17/2018 | $5,031 | | October |
| Wednesday 10/24/2018 | $5,031 | | October |
| Wednesday 10/31/2018 | $5,031 | | October |
| Wednesday 11/07/2018 | $5,022 | | November |
| Wednesday 11/14/2018 | $4,300 | | November |
| Wednesday 11/21/2018 | $4,266 | | November |
| Wednesday 11/28/2018 | $4,266 | | November |
| Wednesday 12/05/2018 | $4,266 | | December |
| Wednesday 12/12/2018 | Upon Request | | December |
| Wednesday 12/19/2018 | Upon Request | | December |
| Wednesday 12/26/2018 | Upon Request | | December |
| Wednesday 01/02/2019 | $4,101 | | January |
| Wednesday 01/09/2019 | $4,101 | | January |
| Wednesday 01/16/2019 | $4,101 | | January |
| Wednesday 01/23/2019 | $4,101 | | January |
| Wednesday 01/30/2019 | $4,101 | | January |
| Wednesday 02/06/2019 | $4,101 | | February |
| Wednesday 02/13/2019 | $4,101 | | February |
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