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Details

Duration (with arrival/departure): 10
Tour Style: Regional Europe
Destinations: Jerusalem, Mount Zion, Dead Sea, Kibbutz, Capernaum, Nazareth, Haifa, Caesarea, Tel Aviv

Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Tel Aviv.

Day 2 - Arrive Tel Aviv - Jerusalem (4 nights) You are transferred to your hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy the day at leisure before a Welcome Drink with your Trafalgar Representative. Hotel: Dan Panorama

Day 3 - New City of Jerusalem We make our way on to Yad Vashem, the Memorial to the six million martyrs of World War II. At the Israel Museum we will visit the Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls then we see the Knesset or Parliament, and the Givat Ram Campus of Hebrew University. Your evening is free. (Israeli Breakfast)

Day 4 - Mount Zion - The Old City of Jerusalem We visit the Tomb of King David and the room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion before reaching the Old City of Jerusalem. Walk through the newly restored Jewish Quarter to the Western Wall to see the Dome of the Rock. Later, we follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Later we stop at Mount Scopus and the Mount of Olives for a view of the Old City. (Israeli Breakfast)

Day 5 - Jerusalem at leisure. A full day at leisure in this fascinating city. (Israeli Breakfast)

Day 6 - Jerusalem – Dead Sea – Massada – Kibbutz (2 nights) Our journey takes us through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth, passing Qumran to view the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada where we ascend by cable car, to tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans. Next we explore the excavations of Herod's Palace. We continue to our Kibbutz where we spend the next two nights. (Israeli Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Ein Gev (2 nights)

Day 7 - Kibbutz - Tiberias - Nazareth - Meggido - Kibbutz. We begin the day with views of the Sea of Galilee from the former Syrian bunkers on the Golan Heights. Then continue to Capernaum , the old town of Jesus, and on to lovely Tiberias. Next to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and finally to Meggido to see the excavations of Solomon’s Stables, before returning to our Kibbutz for dinner. (Israeli Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 8 - Kibbutz - Tzfat (Safed) - Acre - Haifa - Caesarea - Tel Aviv (2 nights) We stop at Tzfat to visit the ancient synagogue and Artists' colony, then to Acre to visit the Crypt of St. John and the underground crusader city. At Haifa we admire the views of the Bahai Shrine and visit the Persian Gardens before heading to Caesarea to view the Roman statues, the aqueduct and the Roman theatre. Our day ends in Tel Aviv. (Israeli Breakfast)

Hotel: Dan Panorama (2 nights)

Day 9 - Tel Aviv at leisure Tel Aviv at leisure After breakfast this morning, enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this vibrant and exciting city. (Israeli Breakfast)

Day 10 - Tel Aviv – USA We transfer you to Tel Aviv Airport for your return flight to America. (Israeli Breakfast)

Please Note: Departures 1st October will operate with a reverse itinerary due to Jewish holidays.

Important Notice Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation in Israel is constantly changing. Events in Israel coupled with the 'Travel Advisories' put out by various governments may at times necessitate changes to the brochured itinerary and accommodations and even tour cancellation. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information. You must accept these risks involved in travel to Israel and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.

Whats Included

Sightseeing Highlights

Jerusalem: Sightseeing includes Yad Vashem and the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Israel Museum. Sightseeing of Jerusalem includes views of the Wailing Wall and the Via Dolorosa. Visit the Mount of Olives and Mount Scopus
Mount Zion: Visit the tomb of King David.
Dead Sea: Excursion including a visit to the Fortress of Massada.
Capernaum: See the old synagogue and the Mount of Beatitudes.
Tiberias: Visit this lovely resort town.
Nazareth: Visit the Church of the Annunciation.
Meggido: See the excavating of Solomon's Stables.
Golan Heights: See the former Syrian bunkers, Kunietra and the new Israeli town of Katzin.
Tzfat (Safed): Visit the ancient synagogue and artist colony.
Acre: Visit the Crypt of St. John and the underground Crusader city.
Haifa: Up to the summit of Mount Carmel for breathtaking views of Bahai Shrine and visit the Persian Gardens.
Caesarea: See the Roman amphitheatre and aqueduct.

Dining Highlights

8 Israeli breakfasts with juice
2 three-course dinners

10 meals in total

First Class Travel Highlights

The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches.
You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Please Note:

Departures 1st October will operate with a reverse itinerary due to Jewish holidays.
Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this tour.

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Child Prices: Apply to children under the age of 16.