8 Days Holyland Tours

Highlights
Itinerary

HOLYLAND TOURS
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

TOUR INCLUDES:

1 night in Tel Aviv.
2 nights in a Kibbutz Guesthouse.
4 nights in Jerusalem.
Airport arrival and departure transfers between Ben Gurion International Airport and the hotel.
Transportation by air-conditioned tourist coach throughout the tour.
Professional English-speaking tour guide.
Sightseeing and visits as outlined in the itinerary.
Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.
Cable car ride to and from Masada.
Entrance fees to scheduled attractions included in the tour program.
Daily breakfast at the hotels.

HOLYLAND TOURS8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

DAY 1. ARRIVAL IN TEL AVIV | BEN GURION AIRPORT
Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport, where you will be welcomed by a representative of Diesenhaus Unitours and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

DAY 2. CAESAREA – MUHRAKA – MEGIDDO – ACRE
Begin your journey with a visit to Caesarea, the ancient Roman provincial capital where the Apostle Paul was imprisoned before traveling to Rome. Explore the impressive Roman Theater and ancient aqueduct, reminders of the city’s glorious past. Continue to Muhraka on Mount Carmel, the biblical site where Prophet Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal. Proceed to Megiddo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site associated with the biblical prophecy of Armageddon. Discover the archaeological remains of this ancient city. Your final stop is Acre (Akko), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former Crusader capital. Explore its charming Old City, local market, historic harbor, and fascinating underground Crusader City and crypt.

DAY 3. TIBERIAS – MAGDALA – SEA OF GALILEE – CAPERNAUM – MOUNT OF BEATITUDES – YARDENIT
Travel along the beautiful Sea of Galilee to Magdala, the birthplace of Mary Magdalene. Enjoy a memorable boat ride across the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus performed many of his miracles, including walking on water. Visit the Yigal Alon Center to see the ancient first-century fishing boat known as the Jesus Boat. Continue to Capernaum, known as the Town of Jesus and home of Saint Peter. Explore the remains of the ancient synagogue and the beautiful octagonal Church of Saint Peter. Visit Tabgha, the traditional site of the Miracle of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish, and admire the remarkable fourth-century mosaics inside the Church of Multiplication. Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Conclude the day at Yardenit, a special baptismal site along the Jordan River, where pilgrims from around the world gather to celebrate their faith.

DAY 4. CANA – NAZARETH – JORDAN VALLEY – BEIT SHE’AN – JERUSALEM
Travel to Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle by turning water into wine at the Wedding Feast. Continue to Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus. Visit the magnificent Basilica of the Annunciation, traditionally recognized as the site where the Angel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she would give birth to Jesus. Explore Saint Joseph’s Church and the traditional site of Joseph’s carpentry workshop. Visit Mary’s Well, a historic site associated with the Virgin Mary. Continue through the scenic Jordan Valley to Beit She’an, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Israel. Discover its remarkably preserved Roman theater, ancient bathhouses, and colonnaded streets. Proceed to Jerusalem.

DAY 5. JERUSALEM – OLD CITY
Discover the sacred city of Jerusalem, one of the world’s most important religious destinations.
Begin at the Mount of Olives, where you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Jerusalem. Visit the Church of All Nations in the Garden of Gethsemane, traditionally associated with Jesus’ final prayers before his arrest. Continue to Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper. Enter the historic Old City and explore its ancient streets, including the Roman Cardo and the Jewish and Christian Quarters. Experience some of Christianity’s most significant landmarks, including the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally recognized as the site of Jesus’ crucifixion, burial, and resurrection.

DAY 6. JERUSALEM – NEW CITY – EIN KAREM – BETHLEHEM
Begin the day in Ein Karem, traditionally recognized as the birthplace of John the Baptist. Visit the Church of the Visitation, commemorating Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth, and the Church of Saint John the Baptist. Continue to the Israel Museum and visit the Shrine of the Book, home to the famous Dead Sea Scrolls. See the impressive miniature model of Jerusalem as it appeared during the Second Temple period. Proceed to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. Visit Shepherds’ Field, where angels announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds. Continue to Manger Square and visit the remarkable Church of the Nativity, one of Christianity’s oldest churches, traditionally built over the birthplace of Jesus.

DAY 7. QUMRAN – MASADA – DEAD SEA
Travel through the spectacular Judean Desert toward the Dead Sea, located approximately 400 meters (1,300 feet) below sea level, making it the lowest exposed point on Earth. Stop at Qumran, the archaeological site where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada, the legendary mountain fortress built by King Herod the Great and the final stronghold of Jewish resistance following the destruction of the Second Temple. Ascend by cable car to explore the impressive fortress, ancient palaces, and archaeological remains. Descend by cable car and continue to the Dead Sea. Enjoy free time to experience the extraordinary sensation of floating effortlessly in its mineral-rich waters. You may also enjoy covering yourself with the famous Dead Sea mineral mud.

DAY 8. JERUSALEM – BEN GURION AIRPORT | DEPARTURE
After breakfast, transfer to Ben Gurion International Airport for your departure flight. Take home unforgettable memories of your journey through the Holy Land. End of Tour.