12 Day Crown of Israel

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Round trip flights NYC-Tel Aviv Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. Airline fuel surcharges 10 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels 3 nights Tel Aviv 2 nights Galilee 5 nights Jerusalem All transfers 14 meals: 10 breakfasts, 4 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features Church of the Annunciation, Nazareth Sea of Galilee Jerusalem, Old City Tour Masada & the Dead Sea Itinerary DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart USA Depart the USA for Israel. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in Tel Aviv Arrive and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner Overnight: Tel Aviv Meals: Dinner DAY 3, Friday - Morning Sightseeing in Tel Aviv This morning, drive through the main boulevards of Tel Aviv, past the Mann Auditorium and Habima, Israel's National Theater. Stop at Yitzhak Rabin Square Mediterranean shoreline to ancient Jaffa. Spend the balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Tel Aviv Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Saturday - Full Day in Tel Aviv Enjoy a full day at leisure in Tel Aviv, a city that leads the Middle East in cutting-edge fashion and cuisine. The principal city in Israel's largest metropolitan area, Tel Aviv boasts the famed White City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising the biggest concentration of Bauhaus architecture in the world Optional: Caesarea & Rosh Hanikra Overnight: Tel Aviv Meals: Breakfast DAY 5, Sunday - Sightseeing en route to the Galilee Today, depart Tel Aviv, traveling north along the coastal highway to Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of Mukraka Monastery and Haifa Bay. Visit the unique Druze Villages and the colorful markets nearby. See Haifa's beautiful Bahai Gardens before continuing through Nazareth, home of the Church of the Annunciation, the largest basilica in the Middle East. Finally, arrive in the Galilee and enjoy dinner this evening at the Kibbutz Overnight: Galilee Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 6, Monday - Full Day on a Kibbutz in the Galilee Spend a full day at the Kibbutz in the Galilee, becoming familiar with this lifestyle that focuses on a close connection between the community and the land Optional: Full Day Golan Heights tour with Lunch Overnight: Galilee Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 7, Tuesday - Sea of Galilee & Beit Shean Sightseeing This morning, depart for the Sea of Galilee. Visit Capernaum, the location of a second-century village and synagogue on the Sea's northern shore. Continue to Tabgha, the traditional site of Jesus' "Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes." Drive around the Sea of Galilee to Yardenit, continuing to Beit Shean in the Jordan Valley to visit the excavations and Roman amphitheater. Afterward, proceed to Beit Alpha and visit the intricate zodiac mosaic floor in the ancient synagogue. Continue by coach through the Jordan Valley to reach your hotel in Jerusalem Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Wednesday - Jerusalem City Tour From the legendary Mount of Olives, enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem city below. Continue to the Old City, entering via the Dung Gate to visit the Western (Wailing) Wall. You may even be able to witness a Bar Mitzvah ceremony. Visit the Davidson Center in the Jerusalem Archaeological Park, where you may view exhibitions and illustrations highlighting the main periods of the country's history. One special feature is a real-time, virtual-reality reconstruction of the Herodian Temple Mount, prior to its destruction in 70 A.D. Next, enjoy a walk through the restored Roman Cardo in the Jewish Quarter, continuing through to the Christian Quarter and the Via Dolorosa (the Stations of the Cross) to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, believed to be the site of the Crucifixion. The tour concludes at Mount Zion, where you will view King David's Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast DAY 9, Thursday - Full Day in Jerusalem Enjoy the day at leisure in this fascinating city, considered holy by three major world religions. The largest city in Israel and the most culturally significant, Jerusalem offers countless sightseeing opportunities representing its nearly 6,000-year-long history Optional: Tour of Jerusalem New City (AM) Optional: Tour of Bethlehem (PM)) Optional: Illuminated Jerusalem with Dinner (PM) Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast DAY 10, Friday - Masada & Dead Sea Excursion Depart Jerusalem via the Judean Desert for Masada, a significant monument from the First Jewish-Roman War. Arriving to Masada, ascend the mount via cable car to visit the excavations at the massive desert fortress and last stronghold of the Zealots . Descend via cable car. Stop on the shores of the Dead Sea, the lowest point below sea level for a float. Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea, past Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Proceed to the Ahava Dead Sea Laboratories and observe firsthand how creams and lotions are made with minerals extracted from the Sea. Return to Jerusalem Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast DAY 11, Saturday - Full Day in Jerusalem The day is at leisure to enjoy the golden city of Jerusalem. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner Optional: Tour the Museum of the History of Jerusalem Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast DAY 12, Sunday - Return to the USA Return flight to the USA Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Caesarea & Rosh Hanikra Day #4 01 Nov 2008 - 31 Dec 2009     $75 Journey from Tel Aviv to Caesarea to visit its ancient Roman port and aqueduct, Byzantine streets, and Crusader ruins. Then, continue to Rosh Hanikra to view the Lebanese border and visit the gorgeous white chalk cliff faces into which the famed Rosh Hanikra grottoes have been carved. Full Day Golan Heights with lunch from Galilee Day #6 01 Nov 2008 - 31 Dec 2009     $76 Ascend the Golan Heights, stopping for spectacular vistas of the Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinnereth). Tour a kibbutz and learn about this unique communal way of life. Following lunch, visit the kosher winery in Katzrin, the largest town in the Golan Heights. Half Day Bethlehem 2:00 PM Day #9 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2009     $28 Enjoy a half day tour featuring the Church of the Nativity. This is the oldest church in the Holy Land still in use, commemorating the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Many restoration projects have occurred through the years. Presently, the facade of the Church of the Nativity is encircled by the high walls of the three convents: the Franciscan on the northeast side, the Greek Orthodox and the Armenian Orthodox, on the southeast side. Illuminated Jerusalem with dinner Day #9 01 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $55 01 Jan 2009 - 31 Dec 2009     $55 Enjoy an evening tour of illuminated Jerusalem with dinner at a local restaurant. Pick up and drop off at the hotel. Half Day Jerusalem New City Day #9 01 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2009     $35 Visit the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed on a rotating platform. Following your museum visit, continue to Yad Vashem and visit Israel's memorial to the Holocaust. Next you will visit Mount Herzl Military Cemetery, where Israel’s dignitaries are buried. Pick up and drop off at the hotel. Museum of the History of Jerusalem Day #11 01 Nov 2008 - 31 Dec 2009     $35 Tour the Museum of the History of Jerusalem, located in the restored Tower of David. Covering 4,000 years, the museum presents the Jerusalem's history in an engaging fashion, utilizing cutting edge technology and multi-media displays to tell the story of this awe-inspiring city. Temporary exhibitions further enhance the experience, ranging in focus from art and architecture through the ages to photography and even regional cuisine. For travelers who want to increase their understanding of all aspects of Jerusalem, this museum is an absolute must-see. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land Only Air & Land   Book By Sep 26 Book After Sep 26 Book By Sep 26 Book After Sep 26 Nov 19 1319 1519 2299 2499 Nov 26; Dec 3; 10 1279 1479 2259 2459 Dec 31 1259 1459 2399 2599 2009 Land Only Air & Land   Book By Sep 26 Book After Sep 26 Book By Sep 26 Book After Sep 26 Jan 21; Feb 18 1279 1479 2259 2459 Mar 4; 11; 18 1419 1619 2399 2599 Apr 29 1499 1699 2699 2899 May 6; 13 1479 1679 2799 2999 Jun 3; 17; Sep 2; Oct 14; 21; 28 1479 1679 2759 2959 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, optional tours, tips to tour manager and driver (see Terms & Conditions). Hotel Plans Plan B - [details]   Sheraton Tel-Aviv Hotel & Towers   Tel Aviv This deluxe hotel is centrally located on the shores of the blue Mediterranean, in the heart of the city. [more] Pastoral Kfar Blum Hotel   Upper Galilee This first class kibbutz is located in the Upper Galilee, on the Jordan River. It has views of the Golan Heights, Upper Galilee mountains and Mt Hermon. [more] Prima Kings Hotel   Jerusalem This first class hotel is located at the intersection of King George and Agron in Rehavia, and close to all of Jerusalem's important sites. [more] Plan A - [details]   Sheraton Tel-Aviv Hotel & Towers   Tel Aviv This deluxe hotel is centrally located on the shores of the blue Mediterranean, in the heart of the city. [more] Pastoral Kfar Blum Hotel   Upper Galilee This first class kibbutz is located in the Upper Galilee, on the Jordan River. It has views of the Golan Heights, Upper Galilee mountains and Mt Hermon. [more] Sheraton Jerusalem Plaza   Jerusalem This deluxe hotel is centrally located and within walking distance of both the Old City and modern Jerusalem. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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