Israel Tourism Consultants Optional Israel Tours

Excursions, Tour Extensions and Optional Tours in Israel

 

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TOUR 1: JERUSALEM OF GOLD (OLD AND NEW)

GUARANTEED DAILY DEPARTURE

• 1 Day Fully Escorted Tour of Jerusalem
• Operated daily
• General Sightseeing Tour
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Proceed to the New City; view the Knesset, Israel’s parliament and visit Yad Vashem, the Memorial to the Holocaust. On Saturdays and Jewish Holidays, Yad Vashem is closed.

NOTE: modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting the holy places.)

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TOUR 2: FULL DAY MASSADA AND DEAD SEA

GUARANTEED DAILY DEPARTURE

• 1 Day Fully Escorted Tour of Massada and Dead Sea
• Operated daily
• General Sightseeing Tour
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

Today you will learn about Massada and the heroic story of the fighters and you will visit the resort area of the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea.
Depart Tel-Aviv via the Judean Hills to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth; drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada. 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, the synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors roman bath etc.
Descend by cable car. Travel along the sea and you will have free time to swim and float in the Dead Sea, that many believe has its curative effects.

NOTE: comfortable walking shoes, head covering, sun protection, swimsuit and towel are recommended.

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TOUR 3: BIBLICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NORTH

FULL DAY NAZARETH, TIBERIAS, LOWER GALILEE, CAPERNAUM

GUARANTEED MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY DEPARTURE

• 1 Day Fully Escorted Tour of Biblical Sites
• Operated Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
• Focus on Christian and Biblical Sites
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

Enjoy a lovely day traveling at the outstanding landscape of the lower Galilee.
Depart Tel-Aviv to via the coastal road and the landscape of lower Galilee, to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Church of Annunciation and the Church of St. Josef. Continue via Kana, and proceed to Tiberias, the lovely resort town. Drive along lake Kinneret to visit Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue. Continue to Tabgha, site of the Fish and Loaves miracle, located at the foots of the Golan Heights. Continue to Yardenit, the famous site where the Jordan River exits the Sea Of Galilee towards the Dead Sea, before returning to point of departure .

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TOUR 4: PEARLS OF THE WESTERN COAST

CAESAREA, HAIFA, ACRE & ROSH HANIKRA

GUARANTEED SUNDAY TUESDAY, AND FRIDAY DEPARTURE

• 1 Day Fully Escorted Tour of Israel Western Coast
• Operated Sunday, Tuesday and Friday
• General Sightseeing Tour
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

Drive along coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman Capital and Port, walking tour of the theatre and archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Haifa, scenic view of city, port and Bahai Gardens. Continue via Nahariya to Rosh Hanikra to visit the limestone Grottos on the border with Lebanon. Return via Acre to visit the Crusader and Turkish Underground City and crypt. Walk through the Old City and oriental market, the Arab Mosque and the Old Port.
Return to Tel Aviv.

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TOUR 5: JERUSALEM AND BETHLEHEM

GUARANTEED DAILY DEPARTURE

• 1 Day Fully Escorted Tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem
• Operated daily
• General Sightseeing Tour
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem for an overview of Shepherd’s field . Drive through Rachel’s tomb to visit Church of Nativity and Manger’s square.
Return to meeting point.

NOTE: Passports and modest dress required .

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TOUR 6: JERUSALEM AND THE DEAD SEA

GUARANTEED MONDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY DEPARTURE

• 1 Day Fully Escorted Tour of Jerusalem and Dead Sea
• Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
• General Sightseeing Tour
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Enter the Old City through Jaffa Gate and walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarter to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall – the Kotel – and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Arab market.
Drive to the Dead Sea through the Judean Desert. Stop for relaxation at one of the resorts on the shores of the Dead Sea. Spend time on site, enjoy the opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic Dead Sea mud. ** Spa treatments and personal expenses are not included.
Return to point of Departure.

NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting the holy places.) Passports required on this day.

 

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TOUR 7: JEWISH HERITAGE OF JERUSALEM

GUARANTEED MONDAY AND THURSDAY DEPARTURE

• 1 Day Fully Escorted Tour of Jerusalem
• Operated Monday and Thursday
• Focus on Jewish Heritage and Jewish Sites
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

Start the day with a magnificent overview of Jerusalem and the Judean Desert from Mount Scopus, near the Hebrew University Campus.
Proceed to the Old City, Enter through Zion Gate, as did the Israeli Paratroopers during the Six Days War. Visit the tomb of King David on Mt. Zion. Walk along the Cardo, the ancient Roman road and view the remains of the walls of Jerusalem dating from the 1st Temple period. Visit the Jewish Quarter and the four Sephardic Synagogues from the 16th Century, restored after the 1967 war.
Visit Davidson Center and tour the southern Kotel excavation. Visit the Wailing Wall - the Kotel and join the Bar-Mitzvah ceremonies. Continue to Mea Shearim and learn about the unique lifestyle of the ultra orthodox communities. Drive to Mount Hertzl, the military cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Then we drive for a view from Mount Samuel (Nebi Samuel).
End of tour – return to hotel on your own.

NOTE: modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting the holy places.)

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TOUR 8: ISRAEL HERITAGE TOUR

GUARANTEED THURSDAY DEPARTURE

• 1 Day Fully Escorted Tour of Israel Heritage sites
• Operated Thursday
• Focus on Israel Heritage Tour
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

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 Mini Israel park, including miniature models of the most important sites and buildings in the country.
Continue to visit Ayalon Instititute, once an ammunition factory for the Hagana, the underground movement before May 1948. Proceed to Yad Mordechai, named after Mordechai Anilevitz, leader of the Warsaw Ghetto. Visit the restored battlefields of the War of Liberation and learn about their heroic story.
Return to point of departure.

NOTE: modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting the holy places.)

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TOUR 9: TEL AVIV CITY TOUR

GUARANTEED FRIDAY DEPARTURE

• 1 Day Fully Escorted Tour of Tel Aviv
• Operated Friday
• General Sightseeing Tour
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

Visit the Diaspora Museum. Drive around the main streets of Tel Aviv, center of business and entertainment in Israel. Stop at Rabin’s Square, place of the 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 then visit Nahalat Binyamin, the pedestrian street of the city with its musicians, handmade jewellery and artifacts. Next, stop at Sheinkin, a lively and colorful street, especially known for its unique shops, café life and youthful ambience. Return to point of departure.

NOTE: modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting the holy places.)

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TOUR 10: BETHLEHEM AND JERICHO

GUARANTEED MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY DEPARTURE

• 1 Day Fully Escorted Tour of Bethlehem and Jericho
• Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
• General Sightseeing Tour
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

Drive to the city of Bethlehem and via Manger Square, to visit the Church of the Nativity, the
Shepherd Fields and visit the Church. Return to Jerusalem. Depart for the Judean desert - en route, view the Inn of the Good Samaritan. Overlook the breathtaking view of the moon-landscaped Judean desert. A Short stop at Sea Level and continue to Jericho – the oldest city in the world.
Stop at Zacheus Sycamore and for an overview of Mt. Temptation. Visit the Mount of Ancient Jericho where 25 ancient cities were uncovered.
Return to point of Departure.

NOTE: Passports and modest dress required

NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting the holy places.) Passports required on this day.

 

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TOUR 11: DEAD SEA RELAXATION (SPA)

GUARANTEED DAILY DEPARTURE

• 1 Day Fully Escorted Tour of Dead Sea
• Operated daily
• General Sightseeing Tour
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

Drive to the Dead Sea through the Judean Desert. Stop for relaxation at one of the resorts on the shores of the Dead Sea. Spend the day on site, enjoy the opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic Dead Sea mud. On return, view the Qumran caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found and view Jericho, the oldest city on earth.
Spa treatments and personal expenses are not included.

NOTE: comfortable walking shoes, head covering, sun protection, swimsuit and towel are recommended.

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TOUR 13: JERUSALEM OF GOLD (HALF DAY)

GUARANTEED DAILY DEPARTURE

• Half Day Fully Escorted Tour of Jerusalem
• Operated daily
• General Sightseeing Tour
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Enter the Old City through Jaffa Gate and walking through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall - the Kotel and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
End of tour – return to hotel on your own.

NOTE: modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting the holy places.)

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TOUR 14: HALF DAY BETHLEHEM

GUARANTEED DAILY DEPARTURE

• Half Day Fully Escorted Tour of Bethlehem
• Operated daily
• General Sightseeing Tour
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

13.00 End the tour in Jerusalem

Drive to the city Bethlehem . View Rachel’s tomb and proceed to visit the Church of Nativity and Manger’s square. End the tour with an overview of Shepherd’s field. Return to Jerusalem.

NOTE: Passports and modest dress required

NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting the holy places.) Passports required on this day.

 

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TOUR 15: HALF DAY JERICHO

GUARANTEED MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY DEPARTURE

• Half Day Fully Escorted Tour of Jericho
• Operated Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
• General Sightseeing Tour
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

Drive through the Judean desert; stop for a view of the Good Samaritan Inn. Short stop at sea-level and continue to Jericho – the oldest city in the world. Stop at Zacheus Sycamore and for an overview of Mt of Temptation. Visit the Mount of ancient Jericho where 25 ancient cities have been uncovered.

NOTE: Passports and modest dress required

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TOUR 16: TWO DAYS GALILEE

FULL DAY NAZARETH, TIBERIAS, LOWER GALILEE, CAPERNAUM AND CAESAREA, HAIFA, ACRE & ROSH HANIKRA

GUARANTEED MONDAY, TUESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY DEPARTURE

• 2 Day Fully Escorted Tour of Biblical Sites (Combination tour of Tour #3 and #4)
• Operated Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Focus on Christian and Biblical Sites
• Accommodation in Tourist Class Hotel
• Breakfast at Hotel
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

Enjoy a lovely day traveling at the outstanding landscape of the lower Galilee.
Depart Tel-Aviv to via the coastal road and the landscape of lower Galilee, to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Church of Annunciation and the Church of St. Josef. Continue via Kana, and proceed to Tiberias, the lovely resort town. Drive along lake Kinneret to visit Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue. Continue to Tabgha, site of the Fish and Loaves miracle, located at the foots of the Golan Heights. Continue to Yardenit, the famous site where the Jordan River exits the Sea Of Galilee towards the Dead Sea, before returning to point of departure. Drive along coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman Capital and Port, walking tour of the theatre and archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Haifa, scenic view of city, port and Bahai Gardens. Continue via Nahariya to Rosh Hanikra to visit the limestone Grottos on the border with Lebanon. Return via Acre to visit the Crusader and Turkish Underground City and crypt. Walk through the Old City and oriental market, the Arab Mosque and the Old Port.

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TOUR 17: JERUSALEM OF GOLD, MASSADA AND THE DEAD SEA

GUARANTEED DAILY DEPARTURE

• 2 Day Fully Escorted Tour of Jerusalem and Massada and the Dead Sea (Combination tour of Tour #1 and #2)
• Operated daily
• General Sightseeing Tour
• Accommodation in Tourist Class Hotel
• Breakfast at Hotel
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Proceed to the New City; view the Knesset, Israel’s parliament and visit Yad Vashem, the Memorial to the Holocaust. On Saturdays and Jewish Holidays, Yad Vashem is closed. Today you will learn about Massada and the heroic story of the fighters and you will visit the resort area of the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea.
Experience the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth; drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada. 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, the synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors roman bath etc.
Descend by cable car. Travel along the sea and you will have free time to swim and float in the Dead Sea, that many believe has its curative effects.

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TOUR 18: JERUSALEM OF GOLD, DEAD SEA RELAXATION

GUARANTEED DAILY DEPARTURE

• 2 Day Fully Escorted Tour of the Jerusalem, and Dead Sea
• Operated daily
• General Sightseeing Tour
• Accommodation in Tourist Class Hotel
• Breakfast at Hotel
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall - the Kotel and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Proceed to the New City; view the Knesset - Israel’s parliament and visit Yad Vashem, the Memorial to the Holocaust. On Saturdays and Jewish Holidays, instead of Yad Vashem, the tour will take you to visit King David's Tomb, the Room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey.
Overnight in Jerusalem.

Drive to the Dead Sea through the Judean Desert. Stop for relaxation at one of the resorts on the shores of the Dead Sea. Spend the day on site, enjoy the opportunity to flot in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic Dead Sea mud. On return, view Qumran caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found and view Jericho, the oldest city on earth (Spa treatments and personal expenses are not included).

NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting the holy places. Based from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem pick up.

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TOUR 19: JERUSALEM, BETHLEHEM MASSADA AND DEAD SEA

GUARANTEED DAILY DEPARTURE

• 2 Day Fully Escorted Tour of the Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Dead Sea with Massada
• Operated daily
• General Sightseeing Tour
• Accommodation in Tourist Class Hotel
• Breakfast at Hotel
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city and visit the Garden of Gethsemane. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall - the Kotel and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem for an overview of Shepherd’s Field. Drive through Rachel’s tomb to visit the Church of Nativity and Manger square. Overnight in Jerusalem. Depart via the Judean Hills to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Visit the "Ahava" Dead Sea Cosmetics factory. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada. Here you will learn about the heroic story of the Jewish Fighters. 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, water cisterns, mosaic floors and Roman baths. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea, where you will enjoy the unique opportunity to swim and float in the Dead Sea, which many believe have its therapeutic effects. On the way back, view the Qumran caves, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found.

NOTE: Passports and modest dress required. Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting the holy places. Based from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem pick up.

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TOUR 20: JERUSALEM, BETHLEHEM AND DEAD SEA RELAXATION

GUARANTEED DAILY DEPARTURE

• 2 Day Fully Escorted Tour of Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Dead Sea
• Operated daily
• General Sightseeing Tour
• Accommodation in Tourist Class Hotel
• Breakfast at Hotel
• English Speaking Tour; Second language upon request and availability

Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city and visit the Garden of Gethsemane. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall - the Kotel and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem for an overview of Shepherd’s Field. Drive through Rachel’s tomb to visit the Church of Nativity and Manger square. Overnight in Jerusalem. Drive to the Dead Sea through the Judean Desert. Stop for relaxation at one of the resorts on the shores of the Dead Sea. Spend the day on site, enjoy the opportunity to flot in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic Dead Sea mud. On return, view Qumran caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found and view Jericho, the oldest city on earth (Spa treatments and personal expenses are not included).

NOTE: Passports and modest dress required. Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting the holy places. Based from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem pick up.

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PRIVATE TOURING

GUARANTEED DAILY DEPARTURE

• Daily Fully Escorted Tour of Israel in Private Vehicle with Government-license (4-, 7-, 10-, and 17- seater vehicles)
• Operated daily, and unlimited number of days can be reserved
• Personalized itineraries can be arranged and Israel Tourism Consultants can provide assistance if necessary
• English Speaking Tour Guide/Driver; Second language upon request and availability

NOTE: Rates include 200 kilometers and 10 hours between 07:00 to 19:00. The kilometers are to be costed based on Tel Aviv being the starting and ending point of the tour. The acccommodations (two days or more) of guide/driver must be calculated for each night outside Tel Aviv between two touring days. When builiding an itinerary, please take into consideration that leisure days can be taken only in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ISRAEL ONE DAY TOURS

• Tours are conducted in English ; Second language upon request and availability.
• Minimum 2 passengers for tours no. 3 and 4 . 1 passenger upon availability.
• Changes in itinerary may occur due to Holidays or Force majeure.
• Pick-up and drop-off times may be delayed due to traffic.
• Entrance fees are included (Except Private Touring). Meals and tips are not included.
• Cancellation fees : 25% for cancellation fee after payment received;
  No refund for cancellation 10 days or less of tour date.
• Tours including Bethlehem, passports are required.
• Valuable belongings should never be left unattended in the vehicle.
• Israel Tourism Consultants tours will not accept responsibility for any loss, injury or damage.