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Bibleland

Name: Bibleland
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 2222.75 USD
Availability: InStock

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Country:

Israel

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

140567

Operator:

Holiday Travel Israel
Length:

8 days
Group size:

50 pax
Age:

10 to 99
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

Discover amazing Israel over eight history-rich days. Beginning in Jerusalem and ending in Tel Aviv, walk in the steps of Jesus and the disciples and visit the spots of famous happenings in the Bible. This tour will allow you to take a step back in time and observe some of the most impressive archaeological and religious sites of Israel while enjoying the beautiful scenery and culture of this ancient land.

Tour program

Day 1

ARRIVAL JERUSALEM

Upon arrival at Tel Aviv airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel in Jerusalem with the remainder of the day at leisure. Relax, getting ready for a memorable tour or explore the beautiful city of Jerusalem on your own. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Start point

Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

00:00 - 23:55

Day 2

JERUSALEMNEW CITY TOUR

After breakfast start the day at the Israel Museum's Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit the beautifully renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Enjoy Ein Karem; a picturesque village in the southwestern outskirts of Jerusalem. This small village has great significance in Christian traditions since this is where according to tradition John the Baptist was born. Then visit Yad Vashem the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established in 1953, located at the foot of Mt. Hertzl. Visit Bethlehem - the birthplace of Jesus at the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square. Return to your hotel and enjoy dinner. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 3

JERUSALEMOLD CITY TOUR

Today after breakfast at the hotel, we will enter the Old City of Jerusalem, where you will see the Western Wall and the actual site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount. Walk along the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, housing both the traditional site of Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection. To the southwest, just outside the Old City, is Mount Zion, with the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. From atop the Mount of Olives, enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem, a holy city for the world’s three Abrahamic religions, Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Judas betrayed Jesus. In the heart of a neighbourhood in downtown Jerusalem, visit Mahane Yehuda to experience the flavours, aromas, colours and the traders' interaction with the crowds, at the largest open market in Israel. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 4

JERUSALEM – BEIT SHE’AN – GOLAN HEIGHTS – TIBERIAS (270 Kms – 4 hrs)

Leave Jerusalem after breakfast and drive north passing by Jericho, the oldest city in the world. Travel through the Jordan Valley and the new settlements to Beit She’an, and visit the excavations of this beautifully preserved Roman city. Drive up to the Golan Heights to enjoy an Israeli wine country experience, enjoying wine tasting and understanding the wine production process. Travel through the Golan, with its Druze villages, former Syrian fortifications and panoramic views of Mount Hermon and into Syria. Descend to the Hula Valley and drive to Tiberias on the shores of the Sea of Galilee - regarded as one of the four Holy cities in Judaism, where the Jewish Talmud - the primary source of Jewish religious law - was compiled, with tombs of Rabbis scattered across the city. Overnight in Tiberias.

Day 5

GALILEEAROUND THE SEA OF GALILEE & NAZARETH

In the morning, drive along the shores of the Sea of Galilee and proceed to Capernaum, to visit the ruins of an ancient synagogue, the Mount of Beatitudes, the traditional site of the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ and Tabgha, the traditional site of the ‘miracle of the loaves and the fish’. Optional sailing on a boat across the Sea of Galilee to experience the tranquillity and scenery little changed during the past 2000 years (subject to conditions and fee). Next, drive to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and Christian holy sites before returning to Tiberias. Overnight in Tiberias.

Day 6

TIBERIAS – ACRE – HAIFA – CAESAREA – TEL AVIV (185km – 3 hrs)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and drive west to the coastal city of Acre for a visit of the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications. Continue to Haifa, for a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city, including the Baha'i Shrine, Persian Garden, Mount Carmel and Haifa Bay. Next, proceed southwards to Caesarea to visit the ancient port, including the Roman Theatre and the Hippodrome. Continue to Tel Aviv-Jaffa for a short city tour and then to your hotel for check-in. End your day with a delectable dinner. Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Day 7

TEL AVIV

Enjoy a rich breakfast at your hotel. Then, spend your day exploring beautiful Tel Aviv on your own, or select an optional tour to Masada and the Dead Sea. Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Day 8

DEPART TEL AVIV

Have breakfast at the hotel and, at the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your flight back home. Breakfast included.

End point

Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

Tour Details

accommodation

7 nights' accommodation

Day 1-3 Jerusalem:

Standard Hotel Category = Grand Court/Ramada or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Cassia/Dan Panorama or similar 4*

Day 4-5 Tiberias:

Standard Hotel Category = Royal Plaza/Lake House or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Caesar/Leonardo Plaza or similar 4*

Day 6-7 Tel Aviv:

Standard Hotel Category = Metropolitan/Grand Beach or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Crowne Plaza Beach/ Dan Panorama or similar 4*

flights

International flights are not included

guide

Operated with English-speaking licensed guide on all touring days

insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

meals

7 breakfast

6 dinners (starting from the second night)

optional

Other activities and services not included

others

All monuments and visits as indicated: The Garden of Gethsemane, Church of the Agony, Museum's Shrine of the Book with fanous Dead Sea scrolls, visit Herodian city of Jerusalem, Yad Vashem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, tomb of King Davisd, Church of the Nativity, Church of the Annunciation and the carpentry workshop of Joseph, visit former Syrian fortification, tour wine tasting, visit ruins of synagogue & Peter's house at Capernaum, visit old Crusader from Acre, sightseeing tour in Haifa, visit port, roman theater and Hippodrome in Caesarea, city tour in Tel Aviv

Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme

Airport taxes

Airport porterage

International/Domestic flight tickets or visa fees and local taxes

Gratuities for drivers and guides

Traveller's medical baggage insurance.

Optional excursions not stated in the programme.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

From January 2025, visitors from visa-exempt countries are required to obtain an ETA-IL(Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter the state of Israel https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/. All travellers to Israel must have a valid visa or an ETA-IL approval before they start their journey. Israeli citizens or holders of an Israeli identity number do not need to apply for an ETA-IL.

Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport - Terminal 3, once the Passport and Entrance control procedures have been completed, use Exit 2 where a representative/chauffeur will be waiting to accompany you to the vehicle and transfer you to your hotel.

Sites under the Palestinian Authority Jurisdiction. Visit subject to the political situation

Hotel early check-out, early check-in, late check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms are all subject to availability and not guaranteed

No refunds for unused services. Splitting the package is not allowed.

Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible changes of hotels and/or itinerary

Please take note that Entrance to Yad Vashem is not permitted for children 0 to 10 years.

Please note that a Single room is available on request.

transport

Transfers from/to airport on arrival and departure

Sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned motorcoach.

Good to know

Currency

ILS

New Israeli Sheqel

Israel

Customer reviews

Operator

4.3

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Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.

What documents are required to participate in the tour?

You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.