12 days tour

Classical Israel & Petra, 12 Days

$ 2,720 .00 USD

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Classical Israel & Petra, 12 Days

This tour includes:

Others

Entrance fees are included.

Guide

Led by a local English-speaking professional tour guide.

Accommodation

11 nights of accommodation according to your choice of budget - Tourist Class, First Class, Superior Class, Luxury Class. Please note: Overnight in Golan Heights is in a kibbutz hotel regardless of the chosen class.

Transport

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle. International airport transfers are not included!

Not included:

Flights

International flights not included. Domestic flights Tel Aviv-Eilat-Tel Aviv included.

Meals

Lunch and dinner are not included. Hotel breakfast is included.

Others

International airport transfers (Ben Gurion Airport). Visa issuing and border fees to Jordan: $140 for visa issuing and border fees. Tour itinerary order may change according to your day of departure. The final sequence of tour days will appear in your confirmation email. Since this is a group tour and many customers wish to buy souvenirs, each daily tour includes a visit to a souvenir shop/s. Children under the age of 10 are not permitted to visit Yad Vashem due to the sensitive content. Due to visitors overload, a visit to the Nativity Grotto in Bethlehem is not always possible. Drop off in a different city may imply an extra fee. Please check with the tour operator.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Classical Israel & Petra, 12 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Israel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Israel

      When you arrive in Israel you can make your way to your hotel and settle in. Then take the opportunity to go out and explore. Sample the local street food; visit the bustling markets or maybe just relax on the beach. If you want some suggestions about how to spend your day feel free to ask one of our team.

      Overnight stay: Tel Aviv

  • Day 2 Day 2: Golan Heights
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Golan Heights

      Travel through the Valley of Armageddon; pass Megiddo and cross the Jordan River then ascend the Golan mountains covered with forests, farmlands and vineyards. Pass the hot springs of Hamat Gader and stop at the Shalom Observatory for views across the Sea of Galilee below. In Katzrin tour an excavated Talmudic-era village and visit the Golan Antiquities Museum. At Mount Bental explore the abandoned Syrian bunkers from 1967.


      Overnight stay: Golan Heights

  • Day 3 Day 3: Northern Galilee
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Northern Galilee

      Start with a walk around the kibbutz and learn about this unique way of life. Travel to the Hermon River at the foot of Mt. Hermon, Israeliโ€™s highest peak. Stop at the Banias, an area of lush vegetation, forests, streams, natural pools and waterfalls. Tour the remains of a 13th century fortress; stop for lunch in a Druze village. In the holy hilltop city of Safed tour the ancient synagogues.


      Overnight stay: Tel Aviv

  • Day 4 Day 4: Caesarea, Acre And Rosh Hanikra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Caesarea, Acre And Rosh Hanikra

      See the coastal cities of Israel north of Tel Aviv. Tour the ancient Roman port city of Caesarea and in Haifa see the cascading terraced Bahaโ€™i Gardens. Our journey takes us to the northernmost point on Israelโ€™s coastline where we walk though the white sea caves of Rosh HaNikra. Returning south the tour arrives in the Crusader city of Acre to visit structures from the 12th century, Ottoman era and British Mandate Period.

      Overnight stay: Tel Aviv

  • Day 5 Day 5: Nazareth, Capernaum And Sea Of Galilee
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Nazareth, Capernaum And Sea Of Galilee

      Driving north along the coastal road we turn towards the Plain of Armageddon and pass Megiddo. We pause at Mt. Precipice then continue to Nazareth to tour the Church of Annunciation and Church of St. Joseph. Passing Cana we drive along the shore of the Sea of Galilee. We see the Mt. of Beatitudes from afar and visit Capernaum; stop at the Church of the Multiplication; pass Tiberias and visit the baptismal site of Yardenit. On our return journey, we pass Mt. Tabor.

      Overnight stay: Tel Aviv

  • Day 6 Day 6: Flight From Tel Aviv To Eilat, Day Of Leisure In Eilat
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Flight From Tel Aviv To Eilat, Day Of Leisure In Eilat

      Take a flight from Tel Avivโ€™s Ben Gurion Airport to Eilat (flight included in package), Israelโ€™s Red Sea beach resort city. Then enjoy a free day in this stunning city. You could snorkel among the coral reefs; swim with dolphins; do some tax-free shopping or even go ice skating. There are excursions into the nearby desert; camel rides; water.

      Overnight stay: Eilat

  • Day 7 Day 7: Tour To Petra, Flight Back From Eilat To Tel Aviv
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Tour To Petra, Flight Back From Eilat To Tel Aviv

      The tour takes you from Eilat across the Arava border into Jordan and along the Desert Highway to Petra. Petra was carved out of rock over 2,300 years ago by the Nabataean people. Youโ€™ll see magnificent facades hewn from the rock; colonnaded streets, temples and tombs. We leave Petra and travel past Wadi Rum stopping at points to see the unique wilderness. Time permitting weโ€™ll make a panoramic tour of Aqaba before crossing into Israel and flying from Eilat back to Tel Aviv.

      Overnight stay: Tel Aviv

  • Day 8 Day 8: Day Of Leisure In Tel Aviv
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Day Of Leisure In Tel Aviv

      Today you can explore Tel Aviv at your leisure. Discover the historic neighborhoods; see Bauhaus architecture; visit Jaffa or meander through the markets. Tel Aviv has stunning beaches and a beachfront promenade. There are galleries, museums, malls and a dynamic nightlife. We stay overnight in Tel Aviv.

      Overnight stay: Tel Aviv

  • Day 9 Day 9: Bethlehem And Jericho
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Bethlehem And Jericho

      We travel south below sea level to the Biblical city of Jericho near the Dead Sea. We stop at Zachaeusโ€™ sycamore tree (Luke 19:1-10) and learn of the Battle of Jericho. As we leave Jericho we pass Mt. Temptation then continue Qasr al-Yahud on the Jordan River where John baptized Jesus. After that, the tour proceeds to Bethlehem arriving at Manger Square. We tour the underground tombs and shrines of the Church of St. Catherine and see where Jesus was born in the Holy Grotto of the Church of Nativity. 

      Overnight stay: Jerusalem

  • Day 10 Day 10: Jerusalem Old And New
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Jerusalem Old And New

      Today we start with a panoramic view across Jerusalem from Mt. Scopus. Then we drive past the Garden of Gethsemane; Church of All Nations and Kidron Valley to reach the Old City. Walking through the Jewish Quarter we see the Byzantine Cardo and the iconic Western Wall. Then we trace Jesusโ€™ steps along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulche. Following lunch in the Old City and a walk through the bazaar we visit the Yad VaShem Holocaust Museum.

      Overnight stay: Jerusalem

  • Day 11 Day 11: Masada And The Dead Sea
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Masada And The Dead Sea

      Heading south through the Judean Hills and past the Inn of the Good Samaritan we travel below sea level to the lowest point on Earth. We take a cable car to the summit of Masada, a plateau where King Herod built a palace-fortress over 2,055 years ago. After touring Masada we drive through the desert past the Ein Gedi oasis and Qumran to one of the best Dead Sea beaches. Here you can spend time relaxing and floating in the water.

      Overnight stay: Jerusalem

  • Day 12 Day 12: Last Day In Israel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Last Day In Israel

      This is your last day in Israel; you can check-out at 11am but leave your luggage at the hotel until your flight. Perhaps do some last minute souvenir shopping; revisit places you fell in love with on the tour; have a great Israeli meal or enjoy some of the beautiful parks in the city. Feel free to ask us for suggestions about how to spend your time. Then it is good-bye and we hope to see you back in Israel soon!.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 4 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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