Israel - September 2018
Need to Plan a Trip? Honeymoon? Call the Gurus: 337-453-1932
Need to Plan a Trip? Honeymoon? Call the Gurus: 337-453-1932
Watch as Christianity’s backdrops come to light.
Follow in the footsteps of Jesus of Nazareth and his Apostles as you explore the Christian heritage of Israel. From Jesus’ birthplace in Bethlehem to his crucifixion and resurrection in the Holy City of Jerusalem, explore the stories and scenes that set the foundation for an entire faith.
Your tour package includes
Included highlights
Day 1: Travel day
Board your overnight flight to Tel Aviv today.
Tel Aviv1 night
Day 2: Arrival in Tel Aviv
Included meal: Welcome dinner
Get to know Tel Aviv at your leisure before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.
Haifa 1 night
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Tel Aviv & transfer to Haifa
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore Tel Aviv on a guided tour.
Later, on your way to Haifa, discover some of Israel’s most legendary sites, including the ancient theater and hippodrome of Caesarea and the Knights’ Halls in the Crusaders fortress of Acre. Then, sit down for an included dinner.
Lake Tiberias2 nights
Day 4: Travel to Lake Tiberias
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Get to know Haifa on a guided tour. Then, delve into Israel’s spiritual history and spectacular scenery as you make your way to the Lake Tiberias region.
Upon arrival at Lake Tiberias, enjoy an included dinner.
Day 5: Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum & Tabgha
Included meal: Breakfast
Stroll, cruise, and climb through the backdrops of biblical stories.
Later, enjoy a free evening in the Lake Tiberius region or add an excursion.
$119 per person
Step back into Biblical times on this excursion to the Galilean village of Kfar Kedem. Here, you’ll don the traditional clothing that villagers wore in ancient times and learn about Abraham before setting out on a short donkey ride. Afterward, you’ll have the opportunity to see how Galileans bake bread and press oil in a demonstration followed by dinner.
Day 6: Jerusalem via Jericho
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Soak in the region’s vibrant spirit as you travel to Jerusalem.
Enjoy an included dinner with your group this evening.
Day 7: Free day in Jerusalem
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend the day exploring Jerusalem at your leisure or add an excursion.
$175 per person
Journey by cable car up to Mount Masada, a plateau-top fortification in the desert. It served as the last stronghold of the First Jewish-Roman War and remains a controversial part of Jewish history. You’ll then venture to the Dead Sea, where you might have time to float in the famously salty waters before enjoying lunch. Later, you’ll visit the village of Kfar Hanokdim for a traditional Bedouin dinner.
Day 8: Sightseeing tour of Jerusalem & Mount Zion
Included meal: Breakfast
Delve deeper into Jerusalem’s holy landmarks and cultural quarters.
Spend a free evening in the city or add an excursion.
$135 per person
Start the evening at a local restaurant where you’ll indulge in an authentic Israeli dinner. Then, witness Jerusalem lit up at night and gain a unique view of this historic city. Your tour departs after dinner, making its first stop in Mea Shearim, one of Jerusalem’s oldest neighborhoods. Your motor coach will bring you past illuminated walls and churches before arriving at the ruins of the Tower of David, where you’ll enjoy a spectacular sound-and-light show.
Day 9: Sightseeing tour of Bethlehem
Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner
Discover the town where Jesus was born on a guided tour.
Later, celebrate your trip with your group at a farewell dinner.
Flight Home
Day 10: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue your tour in Jordan.
EXTENSION TO JORDAN
Jordan is one of the most welcoming countries in the world. The striking landscapes are only rivaled by the UNESCO sites (both outmatched by the hospitality of the locals). Continue your adventure to tour the lost city of Petra and take a desert safari through the Wadi Rum sand dunes.
Petra2 nights
Day 10: Petra via Jerash
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel along the Jordan Valley, crossing into the Kingdom of Jordan, and stop to visit Jerash—one of the world’s largest and best-preserved Roman ruins.
Then, continue on to Petra and sit down for an included dinner.
Day 11: Sightseeing tour of Petra
Included meal: Breakfast
Head to the city of Petra, which was carved into the red rocks of Mount Hor, and embark on a guided tour.
Learn about Petra’s unique architecture, one of the reasons it was named to the list of modern world wonders
Walk through the UNESCO World Heritage Site to the famous Al-Khazneh temple
See the intricately carved pillars and columns that make up the Palace Tomb
Stroll through the winding gorge known as the Siq
Please note: In order to enter Petra, customers should be able to walk two miles round-trip in hot weather over uneven terrain. Other modes of transportation may be available for you to book upon your arrival at an additional cost.
Spend a free evening in Petra or add an excursion.
$149 per person
Join a local at their home in Petra to enjoy traditional dishes and dine like a true Jordanian. Try local specialties such as a famous rice dish called maqluba, a traditional style of chicken known as musakhan, and mansaf, the national dish of Jordan. During this dinner, you’ll receive an authentic understanding of your host’s day-to-day life while learning about Jordanian culture and traditions from a new perspective.
Amman 1 night
Day 12: Amman via Wadi Rum
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, and marvel at the region’s landscapes and petroglyphs on a desert safari.
Later, continue on to Amman and sit down for an included dinner.
Overnight Flight1 night
Day 13: Sightseeing tour of Amman & late-night departure
Included meal: Breakfast
Explore Madaba, the city of mosaics, and St. George’s Church. Next, head to Mount Nebo, Moses’ burial place. Return to Amman in the afternoon for a guided tour of the old city featuring the citadel and Roman theater.
Then, relax in a dayroom before boarding your flight home.
Arrive Home
Day 14: Travel day
Arrive home today.
