Israel Discovery - Classic Group, Winter
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See some of the world's most sacred sites during this 9-day guided tour of Israel. Travel to Tel Aviv, where you’ll see the Habima National Theatre, Rabin Square and Carmel Market. Walk through the ancient coastal city of Caesarea and the ruins of a once-raucous Roman amphitheater. Drive seaside roads to Tiberias and break challah during traditional multi-course dinner celebrating Shabbat, a day of rest. See Mount Beatitude, where Jesus is said to have preached the Sermon on the Mount — then journey to the Jordan Valley, where you can float in the buoyant waters of the salty Dead Sea. Traverse the cobbled alleyways of Jerusalem to the city’s most sacred monument, the Wailing Wall, and visit a Holocaust memorial honoring those who died in World War II.
Duration 9 days
Destination Tel Aviv
Company Insight Vacations
Availability From 22/01/2025 to 27/03/2025
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What's Included?
- Highlights
- 8 Breakfast (B)2 Dinner with Wine (DW)1 Dinner (D)Choose between two carefully selected activitiesSea of Galilee: Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Kinneret, the very place Jesus is said to have walked on water
- Sea of Galilee: Find out more about the ancient Galilee Boat and hear the story of its excavation
- Alternatively, cruise the serene waters of lake Kinneret for glorious views of the Golan Heights
- : Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary
- : Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency
- We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels
- : We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door
- : From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination
- : Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available)
- : If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times
- If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport
- Tel Aviv: Enjoy a Welcome Drink and mingle with your fellow travel companions to begin your journey
- Tiberias: Participate in a Friday night Shabbat dinner
- Jerusalem: Toast the culmination of your travels with a lively Celebration Dinner
- Tel Aviv: Meet a local artist for a private tour of their studio in Jaffa's artists’ quarter
- Sea of Galilee: Find out more about the ancient Galilee Boat and hear the story of its excavation
- Alternatively, cruise the serene waters of lake Kinneret for glorious views of the Golan Heights
- Hula Valley: Join a ranger for a safari tour of the Agmon Hahula nature reserve
- Visit the ecological garden, protecting endangered plant species native to the region
- Tel Aviv: Explore with your Local Expert and see the Habimah National Theatre, Rabin Square and browse around the Carmel Market
- Tel Aviv-Yafo: Visit the ancient port and artists' quarter and see the famous clock tower and old harbour
- Caesarea: With your Local Expert, explore the Roman and Crusader ruins of Caesarea, formerly one of the splendid cities in Palestine
- Nazareth: Visit the Church of the Annunciation built on the site where the angel Gabriel is said to have appeared to Mary
- Sea of Galilee: Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Kinneret, the very place Jesus is said to have walked on water
- Capernaum: Visit the Synagogue where Jesus taught and the Mount of Beatitudes, where he preached the Sermon on the MountMasada National Park: Alongside your Local Expert, ascend to the ancient fortress of Masada by cable car where Jewish Zealots held out for three years against Herod's armies, before sacrificing themselves
- Jerusalem: Visit the Garden of Gethsemene and see the Temple Mount, Room of the Last Supper, the Pool of Bethesda and Ecce Homo Arch
- Jerusalem: Visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum
- Jerusalem: At the Israel Museum, wander to the Shrine of the Book wing housing the Dead Sea Scrolls
- : Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom
- Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards
- Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches
- : Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day
Availability
- From 22/01/2025 to 27/03/2025
Visit Tel Aviv
Day 1
You will be met at Ben Gurion Airport and driven to your hotel in Tel Aviv.
Day 2
Morning sightseeing showcases the highlights of this vibrant city, including the Habimah National Theatre, Rabin Square and Carmel Market.
Venture along the seashore to the ancient city of Jaffa to see the famous clock tower and the old harbour. Visit the artists' quarter with its galleries, boutiques and picturesque narrow lanes. Walk along the seaside promenade at sunset for spectacular views, as local musicians and street artists take to the stage. Meet a local artist at their gallery for an insight into their work and inspiration.
Day 3
Travel from Tel Aviv, along the coastal road to Caesarea, to visit the archeological park.
The ancient city built by King Herod was once a major port and hub of activity in the Judea province.Explore the ancient Roman and Crusader ruins, including the huge amphitheatre. Travel via Haifa to Acre, fought over for centuries and captured in turn by Saracens and Crusaders, including Richard the Lionheart. See the fortress, the old harbour area and a Crusader crypt. In Nazareth, visit one of Christianity’s most sacred places, the Church of Annunciation, built on the site where the angel Gabriel is said to have appeared to Mary.Soon, ochre villages and seaside towns are replaced by green hills, rich crops and colourful groves, as you approach Tiberias, your home for the night.The day concludes with a brief introduction to life on a Kibbutz.This evening, break traditional challah bread with your travel companions over a cheerful Shabbat dinner.
Day 4
Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and meet a ranger for a tour of the Agmon Hahula natural reserve.
This nature reserve is home to endangered plant species native of the Hula Valley, and also hosts a bird park on one of the most important migration routes in the world.
Day 5
Explore Galilee with Insight Choice.
Choose to cruise the serene waters of lake Kinneret for glorious views of the Golan Heights. Alternatively, find out more about the remains of a first century fishing boat that was found embedded at the bottom of the lake. Visit Capernaum, where Jesus is said to have entered the synagogue to teach, before heading to the Mount of Beatitudes, where he preached the Sermon on the Mount. Journey through ever-changing landscapes along the Jordan Valley, past ancient Jericho, to take a dip in the buoyant salt waters of the Dead Sea.
Day 6
Take a cable car ride up to the fortress of Masada, where Jewish zealots held out for three years against King Herod's armies.
Travel through the Judean Hills to Mount Scopus for breathtaking views of Jerusalem. Visit King David's Tomb on Mount Zion, and the Room of the Last Supper. Enter the Old City and follow the winding cobbled alleyways to the magnificent Wailing Wall, the most sacred monument in Judaism.
Day 7
Today is dedicated to exploring the multiple facets of Jerusalem.
Visit Yad Vashem, a memorial for those who perished in the Holocaust. Continue to the Israel Museum and retrace the history of the city. Visit the Shrine of the Book, home to ancient Dead Sea scrolls, and look out for the most ancient one, the Isaiah scroll, dating from the third century B.C.
Day 8
Enjoy a relaxed morning or alternatively choose to meet your Local Expert at the West Bank border and continue to the holy city of Bethlehem.
The Optional Experience includes visiting the Church of the Nativity, one of the oldest continuously operating churches in the world. The structure is built over the cave that tradition marks as the birthplace of Christ, and is considered sacred by followers of both Christianity and Islam. In the afternoon, visit the Garden of Gethsemene and walk through the Old City to see the Temple Mount, one of Islam’s holiest sites. Continue along the Via Dolorosa past the Stations of the Cross, Ecce Homo Arch, and the Pool of Bethesda, to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. At night, toast your adventures over a hearty Celebration Dinner with wine.
Day 9
Your journey comes to an end with transfers to Ben Gurion Airport.
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Departure dates and Pricing
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Wed 22nd January, 202524/01/2024 | Thu 30th January, 202501/02/2024 | available | Per person from$6600* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Wed 5th February, 202507/02/2024 | Thu 13th February, 202515/02/2024 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Wed 19th February, 202521/02/2024 | Thu 27th February, 202529/02/2024 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Wed 19th March, 202520/03/2024 | Thu 27th March, 202528/03/2024 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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