13 Days Classic Tours W/ Eilat

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Itinerary

CLASSIC TOURS W/ EILAT
13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS

TOUR INCLUDES:

3 nights accommodation in Tel Aviv
2 nights accommodation at a Kibbutz hotel
5 nights accommodation in Jerusalem
2 nights accommodation in Eilat
Daily breakfast at the hotels
Meet and greet assistance upon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
Transportation throughout the tour in an air-conditioned tourist vehicle
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Guided sightseeing tours as outlined in the itinerary
Entrance fees to scheduled attractions
Visit to Caesarea, including the Roman port and ancient theatre
Visit to Haifa and the Bahá’í Shrine
Visit to the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth
Visit to Safed and the Golan Heights
Golan Winery visit and wine tasting
Visits to Capernaum, Tabgha, and Mount of Beatitudes
Visit to Beit Alpha and Qasr El Yahud
Guided sightseeing in Jerusalem’s Old City
Visit to Bethlehem, subject to security conditions
Visits to the Israel Museum, Shrine of the Book, and Yad Vashem
Visit to Mount Herzl
Masada cable car ride
Dead Sea experience
Visit to Timna Park and Solomon’s Pillars
Visit to the Methuselah Tree in Ktura
Visit to Mitzpe Ramon and the Ramon Crater
Visit to Sde Boker and Ben-Gurion’s historic home and gravesite
Visit to the Eilat Underwater Observatory Marine Park

CLASSIC TOURS W/ EILAT
13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS

Day 1. Arrival in Tel Aviv
Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport, where you will be welcomed by a Diesenhaus Unitours representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Tel Aviv

Day 2. Day at Leisure in Tel Aviv
Enjoy a free day to explore Tel Aviv at your own pace. Relax, discover the city’s beaches, visit local shops, or enjoy its cafés and restaurants. Overnight: Tel Aviv

Day 3. Caesarea, Haifa & Nazareth
Travel along Israel’s Mediterranean coast to Caesarea, the ancient Roman city built by Herod the Great. Explore the archaeological remains of the Roman port, aqueduct, and restored theatre. Continue to Haifa for breathtaking views from Mount Carmel and admire the iconic Bahá’í Shrine. End the day in Nazareth with a visit to the Church of the Annunciation. Overnight: Kibbutz Hotel

Day 4. Safed, Golan Heights & Golan Winery
Discover Safed, a historic center of Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah, known for its ancient synagogues and vibrant Artists’ Colony. Continue through the Golan Heights to the Valley of Tears lookout, a significant site in modern Israeli history. Conclude the day with a visit to the Golan Winery for a wine-tasting experience. Overnight: Kibbutz Hotel

Day 5. Sea of Galilee, Beit Alpha & Qasr El Yahud
Visit Capernaum, where Jesus gathered his disciples, and explore the ancient synagogue and Church of St. Peter. Continue to Tabgha, the site associated with the Miracle of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes, and the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Proceed to Beit Alpha to admire its ancient synagogue and remarkable zodiac mosaic floor. Continue to Qasr El Yahud, the traditional baptism site on the Jordan River. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 6. Mount of Olives, Old City & Bethlehem
Begin the day with panoramic views of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. Continue to Mount Zion to visit the Tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. Explore the Old City, including the Jewish Quarter, the ancient Roman Cardo, and the Western Wall. Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Conclude with a visit to Bethlehem, including Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity, subject to security conditions. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 7. Israel Museum, Mount Herzl, Yad Vashem & New City
Visit the Israel Museum to explore the Shrine of the Book, home to the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the miniature model of Jerusalem during the Second Temple period. Pass by the Knesset and continue to Mount Herzl, Israel’s national cemetery. Pay your respects at Yad Vashem, the official Holocaust memorial, before discovering the historic neighborhoods and cultural character of Jerusalem’s New City. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 8. Judean Desert, Masada & Dead Sea
Travel through the spectacular Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. Continue to Masada, the ancient mountain fortress built by King Herod. Ascend by cable car to explore its remarkable palaces, walls, synagogue, and bathhouse while learning about the historic last stand of the Zealots against the Romans. Descend by cable car and continue to the Dead Sea, where you can enjoy a relaxing float in its mineral-rich waters. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 9. Day at Leisure in Jerusalem
Enjoy a free day in Jerusalem to explore independently, shop, revisit favorite sites, or simply relax. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 10. Negev Desert, Timna Park & Eilat Underwater Observatory
Depart Jerusalem and travel south through the spectacular Negev Desert. Visit Timna Park, famous for its colorful rock formations, ancient copper mines, and impressive Solomon’s Pillars. Continue to Ktura to see the Methuselah Tree, a date palm grown from an ancient seed discovered at Masada. Arrive in Eilat, located on the shores of the Red Sea, and visit the Underwater Observatory Marine Park to discover the fascinating marine life of the Gulf of Eilat. Overnight: Eilat

Day 11. Free Day in Eilat or Optional Petra Excursion
Enjoy a free day in Eilat or choose an optional excursion to Petra, Jordan, available at an additional charge. Cross the border into Jordan and discover Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Explore this extraordinary ancient Nabataean city, renowned for its dramatic sandstone cliffs, rock-carved architecture, and rich history. Overnight: Eilat

Day 12. Mitzpe Ramon & Sde Boker
Depart Eilat and travel to Mitzpe Ramon to admire the spectacular Ramon Crater, one of the Negev Desert’s most remarkable geological formations. Visit the Mitzpe Ramon Visitors Center to learn about the crater’s unique landscape and history. Continue to Sde Boker to visit the home and gravesite of David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s first Prime Minister, overlooking the beautiful Zin Valley. Continue to Tel Aviv. Overnight: Tel Aviv

Day 13. Departure from Israel
After breakfast, transfer to Ben Gurion International Airport for your departure flight.