THE GRAND TOUR OF ISRAEL PLUS EILAT
OPTION TO PETRA TOUR EXTENSION
General Tour of Israel
GUARANTEED WEEKLY THURSDAY DEPARTURE / FRIDAY ARRIVAL
- 14 Days / 12 Nights Plus Eilat Fully Escorted Tour of Israel
- General Tour of Israel
- Breakfast Daily, Two Dinners in Galilee, One light lunch on Bedouin Experience
- English Speaking Tour
- Option to Petra Extension
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Tour Guides for this Tour are certified by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism

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Itinerary
14 Day Tour
Day 1 - THURSDAY
Departure from North American or other International Gateway
Day 2 - FRIDAY
Tel Aviv
Welcome to Israel! Upon arrival into Ben Gurion International Airport, you are met and assisted by our airport representative and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv for overnight.
Day 3 - SATURDAY
At leisure
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Day 4 - SUNDAY
Caesarea / Megiddo / Druze Villages
Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, capital of Judea under the Romans. See the excavations of the Crusader city, 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 Golden domed Bahai shrine and Gardens.
Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse.
Day 5 - MONDAY
Safed / Golan Heights / Winery
Drive to Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism, where you will visit the ancient synagogues and 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 in a Kibbutz guesthouse.
Day 6 - TUESDAY
Sea of Galilee / Nazareth
Start the day with a visit to Tiberias. Drive to Capernaum to see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal Church of St . Peter . Proceed to Nazareth , here you will visit the Church of the Annunciation . Drive around the new Jewish town and visit the Arab market. Drive via Beit Shean to Beit Alpha to see the remains of the mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue depicting the zodiac.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 7 - WEDNESDAY
Jerusalem: The Old City
Start the day with a magnificent panoramique view from Mount of Olives. Drive to the Old City; Visit the tomb of King David and the room of Last Supper on Mt. 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*; view Rachel's Tomb and proceed to visit the Church of Nativity and Manger's Square.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 8 - THURSDAY
Jerusalem: The 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 Hertzel 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 in Jerusalem.
Day 9 - FRIDAY
Qumran / Massada / 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 Massada. 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 A.D. 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 (*weather permitting).
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 10 - SATURDAY
Day at Leisure in Jerusalem.
Day 11 - SUNDAY
Timna / Underwater Observatory / Eilat
Travel south through the Negev desert, Visit Timna to 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 12 - 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.
Day 13 - TUESDAY
Depart Eilat via Mitzpe Ramon 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 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 hear the story of this brave fighting force.
Drive back to Tel-Aviv for overnight.
Day 14 - 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
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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.
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Grand Tour of Israel Plus Eilat
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| 2012 to Feb 21, 2012 | 1632.00 | 1632.00 | 1536.00 | 1632.00 |
| Feb 28, 2012 to Mar 12, 2014 | 1726.00 | 1648.00 | 1468.00 | 1545.00 |
Included
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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 the Hotel in Jerusalem to the Airport.
- 8 Full day touring with all entrance fees as per the above itinerary.
- 11 nights or 12 nights accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at hotels as mentioned above.
- Two dinners at the hotel in Kibutz Lavi / Galilee.
- Light lunch and Camel ride at a Bedouin village.
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No added fees for credit card payment
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Optional services:
Petra Extension
Not included services in our tour rates:
1. Tips to guide/driver and Hotel staff.
2. Petra tour.
3. *Optional hotel night in Tel Aviv.
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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