Tour Overview
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DAY 1 Thursday
FLIGHT TO TEL AVIV
Overnight flight to Tel Aviv. Get ready to enjoy one of the best tours you have ever had in your lifetime. IBMT, with its own operations office in Jerusalem is dedicated to give you personal service to each and every one of you.
DAY 2 Friday
ARRIVE TO TEL AVIV
Welcome to the Holy land.
Upon your arrival to Ben Gurion Airport you will be met and assisted by our IBMT-Holyland Tours representative and transferred to your hotel for check in. If time permits, stroll and explore for the remainder of the day, at your leisure, the shops and cafes of Tel Aviv, known as "The city that never sleeps". Overnight in Tel-Aviv
DAY 3 Saturday
LEISURE DAY IN TEL AVIV
Take advantage of this opportunity to mingle with the locals. Shop at the amazing shopping malls, relax at an authentic israeli restaurant and enjoy the amazing food Tel Aviv has to offer, or just enjoy a relaxing day at one of the beautiful beaches. Overnight in Tel-Aviv
DAY 4 Sunday
CAESAREA / MEGIDDO / DRUZE VILLAGE / HAIFA
Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region; see the excavations of the Crusader-era city, the 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 the Golden domed Bahai Shrine and gardens. Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse.
DAY 5 Monday
SAFED / KATZRIN / GOLAN WINERY
Drive to Safed , the center of Jewish mysticism, where you will visit the ancient synagogues and the artists' colony. Continue to the beautiful 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. Dinner & Overnight in Kibbutz Lavi
DAY 6 Tuesday
SEA OF GALILEE / NAZARETH / CAPERNAUM / BEIT ALPHA
Start the day with a visit to Nazareth; Visit the Church of Annunciation; Continue to Tiberias; Visit Capernaum to see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal Church of St. Peter; Visit Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the sermon on the mount. 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 / BETHLEHEM*
Start the day with a view from Mount of Olives. Drive to the Old City. Visit the Tomb of King David and the room of The Last Supper on Mount Zion. Enter the walled city and walk through the newly restored Jewish quarter. Visit the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter and continue to the magnificent Western Wall. Take a spiritual 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. The church was originally commissioned in 327 AD by Constantine and his mother Helena over the site that traditionally considered to be located over the cave that marks the birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth. Return to Jerusalem for an overnight stay.
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 Herzl cemetery and Yad Vashem, Israel’s official memorial to the Holocaust. Drive through 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. Overnight in Jerusalem.
DAY 9 Friday
QUMERAN / MASADA / DEAD SEA
Drive through the beautiful Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, which surface and shores are 423 metres (1,388 ft) below sea level, Earth's lowest elevation on land. Stop at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found by a Bedouin boy in 1947. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. 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 AD. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea. Cover yourself with the mineral rich mud and experience a swim in the Dead Sea.It is said and many believe that it has therapeutic effects. Overnight stay in Jerusalem.
DAY 10 Saturday
FREE DAY AT LEISURE IN JERUSALEM
Enjoy a stroll on your own at the Old City of Jerusalem. Visit the local colorful bazaar were you can work on your negotiating skills, or visit the local cafes or amazing restaurants and get a feel of local habits and mentality. Overnight stay in Jerusalem.
DAY 11 Sunday
DEPART JERUSALEM
Transfer to Ben Gurion airport for your flight back home. Aboard the transatlantic flight, with time to think about your exciting visit filled with memories for a lifetime, you can start planning your next visit to Israel! Arrive back home the same day.
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BOOK NOWDates & Rates
Independent Tour Option Available
| Departure date | Start Date | End Date | Starting At | Double Occupancy | Single Price | Child Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2022 | 21 Oct 2022 | 30 Oct 2022 | $2,170 | $3,144 | $1,550 | ||
| 27 Oct 2022 | 28 Oct 2022 | 06 Nov 2022 | $2,170 | $3,144 | $1,550 | ||
| 03 Nov 2022 | 04 Nov 2022 | 13 Nov 2022 | $2,170 | $3,144 | $1,550 | ||
| 10 Nov 2022 | 11 Nov 2022 | 20 Nov 2022 | $2,170 | $3,144 | $1,550 | ||
| 17 Nov 2022 | 18 Nov 2022 | 27 Nov 2022 | $2,135 | $3,081 | $1,550 | ||
| 24 Nov 2022 | 25 Nov 2022 | 04 Dec 2022 | $2,068 | $2,964 | $1,550 | ||
| 01 Dec 2022 | 02 Dec 2022 | 11 Dec 2022 | $2,068 | $2,964 | $1,550 | ||
| 08 Dec 2022 | 09 Dec 2022 | 18 Dec 2022 | $2,068 | $2,964 | $1,550 | ||
| 15 Dec 2022 | 16 Dec 2022 | 25 Dec 2022 | $2,103 | $3,027 | $1,550 | ||
| 22 Dec 2022 | 23 Dec 2022 | 01 Jan 2023 | $2,103 | $3,027 | $1,550 | ||
| 05 Jan 2023 | 06 Jan 2023 | 15 Jan 2023 | $1,998 | $2,838 | $1,550 | ||
| 19 Jan 2023 | 20 Jan 2023 | 29 Jan 2023 | $1,998 | $2,838 | $1,550 | ||
| 02 Feb 2023 | 03 Feb 2023 | 12 Feb 2023 | $1,998 | $2,838 | $1,550 | ||
| 16 Feb 2023 | 17 Feb 2023 | 26 Feb 2023 | $1,998 | $2,838 | $1,550 |
* All prices in USD
Inclusions
Included services:
- Welcome to Israel meet & greet upon arrival by an IBMT Tours representative
- Sharing transfer on arrival and departure (from/to Ben Gurion Airport)
- 9 nights accommodation
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Lunch at a Druze village on Sunday
- 2 Dinners in Kibbutz Lavi
- Dinner in Jerusalem on Thursday followed by a Sound and Light show at David Citadel
- 6 touring days in a Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
- Professional licensed English speaking guide
- All transport and entrance fees to the sites visited as per itinerary
Not included services:
- Airfare & Departure taxes
- Tips to guide/drivers & hotel staff
- Travel Insurance
- Personal extras on meals not mentioned above
*Child min age - 6 years old
*The hotels appearing in the table might be replaced with similar ones
