GRAND HOLY LAND TOUR PLUS EILAT
Christian Holy Land Tour to Israel
GUARANTEED WEEKLY SATURDAY DEPARTURE / SUNDAY ARRIVAL
- 12 Days / 10 Nights Fully Escorted Israel Holy Land Tour with Optional Petra Tour
- Focus on Christian and Biblical Sites
- Breakfast and Dinner Daily
- English Speaking Tour
- Tour Guides for this Tour are certified by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism
No added fees for credit card payment 
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Itinerary
12 Day Tour
Day 1 - SATURDAY
Departure from North American or other International Gateway
Day 2 - SUNDAY
Welcome to Israel! Upon arrival into Ben Gurion International Airport, you are met and assisted by our airport representative and brought to your guide. Proceed to your hotel in Tel Aviv for dinner and overnight.
Caesarea / Megiddo / Haifa / Acre
Following a delicious Israeli buffet breakfast (which you will enjoy each morning prior to departing for your day of touring), depart Tel Aviv. Drive north along the coastal plain to Caesarea (Acts 9.30 Acts 10 24-48), capital of Judea under the Romans. Visit the excavations of this ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct. Continue to Megiddo (1 Kings 4.28, 9, 15, 2 Kings 23, 29 & Revel. 16.16), identified as the site of Armageddon. Visit the archaeological excavations at Megiddo, including the well-preserved water supply system. Drive to the beautiful port city of Haifa, nestled on the Mediterranean Sea. Visit the world famous Persian Gardens at the Bahai Temple. From Haifa, drive to Acre (Micah 1.10), capital of the Crusaders for more than a century. Visit the ancient city and harbour before continuing eastwards across the plains of the Galilee to Kibbutz Hotel Lavi, not far from the Sea of Galilee, dinner and overnight. After dinner, an evening lecture by one of the Kibbutz members about life in a Kibbutz.
Day 4 - TUESDAY
Tiberias / Capernaum / Banias
After a short tour of the Kibbutz grounds we take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum (Matt. 4.13 13.54, 17.24, Luke 7, Mark 1.2, John 4.46-54). Visit the remains of the 2nd century synagogue. Proceed to Tabgha (Matt. 13, Mark .33-45, & John 21), the site of the miracle of fish and loaves, and visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Continue to the Mount of the Beatitudes (Matt. 5, 6, 7, 8), where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive to the Banias Spring and Waterfall (Matt. 16.13 and Mark 8.27), where Jesus was recognized as The Messiah by His Disciples. Tour the Golan Heights, with its valleys, grazing land and snow capped mountains. Return to Kibbutz Lavi for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 - WEDNESDAY
Nazareth / Beit Shean
Begin the day with a drive to Nazareth (Luke 1.26, 4.16-29, Matthew 2.23) via Cana of Galilee (John 2.1-11). In Nazareth, we shall visit the Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Workshop and Mary’s well. Next on our program is the Jordan River Baptismal site. Continue to Beit Shean, one of the ancient Decapolis cities (Mark 5.20, 7.31), and visit the Roman theatre. This is the city where Saul and his son Jonathan were nailed to the walls (1st Samuel 31.10). Judges 1.27 also mentions Beit Shean. Continue south along the shores of the River of Jordan. Passing Jericho, we proceed westward and climb to the Golden City of Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 6 - THURSDAY
Jerusalem - Old City
Today we visit the Old City of Jerusalem. Our appreciation of this Golden City begins with a panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, overlooking the walls of the old city and the ancient Jewish cemetery. Enter the Old City to begin exploring the wonders of Jerusalem. Visit the Church of All Nations. Proceed to Mount Zion to see the tomb of King David and the nearby Room of the Last Supper (Mark 14.13, Luke 22. 10-38, Matt 26 17-29, Acts 1.13 and Acts 2 The Pentecost). Walk through the Cardo, the main street of Jerusalem 2000 years ago. View the Temple Mount and the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa, where Jesus carried His Cross. Continue to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Matt. 27. 33-57, 28.10). No visit to Jerusalem is complete without a walk through the colourful Arab bazaar (a chance to test your negotiating skills). Continue to visit the Garden Tomb. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 7 - FRIDAY
Jerusalem – New City and Bethlehem
Today’s program is dedicated to the new city of Jerusalem. Visit the model of ancient Jerusalem at the Holy Land Hotel. Continue to Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. Enter the site by walking along the Street of the Righteous Gentiles, dedicated to the non-Jews that risked their lives in order to save their Jewish neighbors. Continue to Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptists (Luke 1.39-80). This Spanish style church and Mary’s well is where Mother Mary met her cousin Elizabeth.
Proceed to Bethlehem * to visit the Church of the Nativity. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 8 - SATURDAY
Dead Sea / Massada
Drive through the Judean Desert to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls where found in 1947 by a Bedouin boy. Visit the ancient city of Qumran and drive along the shore of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, to Massada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. Ascend Massada by cable car and visit the food storeroom, water irrigation system and Herod’s Palace. Time and weather permitting, an opportunity will be provided to float on the Dead Sea.
Return to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
Day 9 - SUNDAY
Timna / underwater observatory / 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 in Eilat.
Day 10 - MONDAY
Day at leisure in Eilat
Stroll around the city’s streets, the beach promenade and enjoy
the water sport activities – on own or take optional tour to Petra.
Optional: Tour to the Rose city of Petra.
Overnight in Eilat.
Day 11 - TUESDAY
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 magnificient 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 airforce museum to view the planes and equipment and to hear the story of this brave fighting force. Continue to Tel Aviv. Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Day 12 - WEDNESDAY
Tel Aviv/Ben Gurion Airport
Breakfast at your hotel, please check out from your room at 12 noon and leave your luggage with the Hotel Concierge. Pick up time from the hotel lobby to Ben Gurion airport will be 4 hours before your departure flight.
The above program can be extended and tailor-made for groups.
Rates
To book call USA/CAN 1 800 933 4421 tel 01 1 323 655 6121 or select:
Land package prices are per person in U.S. dollars. See also our booking engine. Rates are based on double occupancy and inclusive of taxes. Single Supplement add plan (D) rate by add-on rate. GD = Guarantee Departures. Accommod. = Accommodations.
No added fees for credit card payment .
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Kibbutz Hotel Lavi ,Hod Wing (Superior Room)
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Hotel Dan Panorama
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Grand Court Hotel Jerusalem
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Leonardo Inn
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Park Hotel Jerusalem
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Eilat
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Hotel Dan Panorama Eilat
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Hotel Dan Panorama Eilat
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Hotel Dan Panorama Tel Aviv
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| May 05, 2012 | May 16, 2012 | 2303.00 | 3051.00 | 1995.00 | 2597.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1679.00 | 2118.00 | |
| May 12, 2012 | May 23, 2012 | 2303.00 | 3051.00 | 1995.00 | 2597.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1679.00 | 2118.00 | |
| May 19, 2012 | May 30, 2012 | 2303.00 | 3051.00 | 1995.00 | 2597.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1679.00 | 2118.00 | |
| May 26, 2012 | Jun 06, 2012 | 2327.00 | 3075.00 | 2018.00 | 2620.00 | 1793.00 | 2288.00 | 1690.00 | 2131.00 | |
| Jun 02, 2012 | Jun 13, 2012 | 2303.00 | 3051.00 | 1994.00 | 2596.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1654.00 | 2071.00 | |
| Jun 09, 2012 | Jun 20, 2012 | 2303.00 | 3051.00 | 1994.00 | 2596.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1654.00 | 2071.00 | |
| Jun 16, 2012 | Jun 27, 2012 | 2303.00 | 3051.00 | 1994.00 | 2596.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1654.00 | 2071.00 | |
| Jun 23, 2012 | Jul 04, 2012 | 2496.00 | 3387.00 | 2187.00 | 2932.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1654.00 | 2071.00 | |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Jul 11, 2012 | 2496.00 | 3387.00 | 2187.00 | 2932.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1654.00 | 2071.00 | |
| Jul 07, 2012 | Jul 18, 2012 | 2496.00 | 3387.00 | 2187.00 | 2932.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1654.00 | 2071.00 | |
| Jul 14, 2012 | Jul 25, 2012 | 2496.00 | 3387.00 | 2187.00 | 2932.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1654.00 | 2071.00 | |
| Jul 21, 2012 | Aug 01, 2012 | 2496.00 | 3387.00 | 2187.00 | 2932.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1654.00 | 2071.00 | |
| Jul 28, 2012 | Aug 08, 2012 | 2629.00 | 3546.00 | 2263.00 | 3035.00 | 1892.00 | 2457.00 | 1763.00 | 2257.00 | |
| Aug 04, 2012 | Aug 15, 2012 | 2686.00 | 3644.00 | 2303.00 | 3104.00 | 1916.00 | 2480.00 | 1774.00 | 2276.00 | |
| Aug 11, 2012 | Aug 22, 2012 | 2686.00 | 3644.00 | 2303.00 | 3104.00 | 1916.00 | 2480.00 | 1774.00 | 2276.00 | |
| Aug 18, 2012 | Aug 29, 2012 | 2686.00 | 3644.00 | 2303.00 | 3104.00 | 1916.00 | 2480.00 | 1774.00 | 2276.00 | |
| Aug 25, 2012 | Sep 05, 2012 | 2395.00 | 3173.00 | 1995.00 | 2597.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1654.00 | 2071.00 | |
| Sep 01, 2012 | Sep 12, 2012 | 2395.00 | 3173.00 | 1995.00 | 2597.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1654.00 | 2071.00 | |
| Oct 06, 2012 | Oct 17, 2012 | 2340.00 | 2862.00 | 2018.00 | 2620.00 | 1793.00 | 2288.00 | 1703.00 | 2142.00 | |
| Oct 13, 2012 | Oct 24, 2012 | 2303.00 | 3051.00 | 1995.00 | 2597.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1679.00 | 2118.00 | |
| Oct 20, 2012 | Oct 31, 2012 | 2303.00 | 3051.00 | 1995.00 | 2597.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1679.00 | 2118.00 | |
| Oct 27, 2012 | Nov 07, 2012 | 2303.00 | 3051.00 | 1995.00 | 2597.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1679.00 | 2118.00 | |
| Nov 03, 2012 | Nov 14, 2012 | 2303.00 | 3051.00 | 1995.00 | 2597.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1679.00 | 2118.00 | |
| Nov 10, 2012 | Nov 21, 2012 | 2303.00 | 3051.00 | 1995.00 | 2597.00 | 1769.00 | 2264.00 | 1679.00 | 2118.00 | |
| Nov 17, 2012 | Nov 28, 2012 | 2257.00 | 2967.00 | 1967.00 | 2549.00 | 1762.00 | 2257.00 | 1647.00 | 2064.00 | |
| Nov 24, 2012 | Dec 05, 2012 | 2216.00 | 2784.00 | 1987.00 | 2589.00 | 1762.00 | 2257.00 | 1647.00 | 2064.00 | |
| Dec 01, 2012 | Dec 12, 2012 | 2216.00 | 2784.00 | 1987.00 | 2589.00 | 1762.00 | 2257.00 | 1647.00 | 2064.00 | |
| Dec 08, 2012 | Dec 19, 2012 | 2216.00 | 2784.00 | 1987.00 | 2589.00 | 1762.00 | 2257.00 | 1647.00 | 2064.00 | |
| Dec 15, 2012 | Dec 26, 2012 | 2216.00 | 2784.00 | 1987.00 | 2589.00 | 1762.00 | 2257.00 | 1647.00 | 2064.00 | |
| Dec 22, 2012 | Jan 02, 2013 | 2501.00 | 3344.00 | 2065.00 | 2695.00 | 1762.00 | 2257.00 | 1647.00 | 2064.00 | |
| Dec 29, 2012 | Jan 09, 2013 | 2392.00 | 3177.00 | 1987.00 | 2589.00 | 1762.00 | 2257.00 | 1647.00 | 2064.00 | |
| Jan 05, 2013 | Jan 16, 2013 | 2216.00 | 2784.00 | 1967.00 | 2549.00 | 1762.00 | 2257.00 | 1647.00 | 2064.00 | |
| Jan 12, 2013 | Jan 23, 2013 | 2216.00 | 2784.00 | 1967.00 | 2549.00 | 1762.00 | 2257.00 | 1647.00 | 2064.00 | |
| Jan 19, 2013 | Jan 30, 2013 | 2216.00 | 2784.00 | 1967.00 | 2549.00 | 1762.00 | 2257.00 | 1647.00 | 2064.00 | |
| Jan 26, 2013 | Feb 06, 2013 | 2216.00 | 2784.00 | 1967.00 | 2549.00 | 1762.00 | 2257.00 | 1647.00 | 2064.00 | |
| Feb 02, 2013 | Feb 13, 2013 | 2185.00 | 2823.00 | 1987.00 | 2589.00 | 1762.00 | 2257.00 | 1647.00 | 2064.00 | |
| Feb 09, 2013 | Feb 20, 2013 | 2185.00 | 2823.00 | 1987.00 | 2589.00 | 1762.00 | 2257.00 | 1647.00 | 2064.00 | |
| Feb 16, 2013 | Feb 27, 2013 | 2185.00 | 2823.00 | 1987.00 | 2589.00 | 1762.00 | 2257.00 | 1647.00 | 2064.00 | |
| Feb 23, 2013 | Mar 06, 2013 | 2240.00 | 2933.00 | 1987.00 | 2589.00 | 1762.00 | 2257.00 | 1647.00 | 2064.00 | |
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Included
- Tour Guides for this Israel Tour are certified by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism
Included services in our tour rates:
- Transfers from Ben Gurion Airport to your Hotel in Tel Aviv and from Hotel in Jerusalem to the Airport.
- Meeting point on arrival at the Steimatzky bookstore at the Main Arrival Hall at the Ben Gurion International Airport.
- 8 Full day touring with all entrance fees and attraction as per the above itinerary.
- 10 nights accommodation on half board (Buffet Breakfast and dinner in Hotels) basis at the hotels as mentioned above.
- No added fees for credit card payment .
Not included services in our tour rates:
1. Tips to guide/driver and Hotel staff.
2. Lunches en route on sightseeing days.
Tips during your tour: It is important to consider your Tour Guides and Drivers work very hard to make your tour an experience of a lifetime, and most of their annual income comes from the generosity of those they are serving during the tours. It is recommended that tour guides are given at least $5.00 per touring day per person, and drivers are given at least $3.00 per touring day per person. Please consider also hotel staff during your stay, and other staff that will support you during your tour.
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