Classic Israel tour
8 days
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Group Tour
This comprehensive Classical Israel tour will take you on a journey that will have you experiencing the country’s rich history - past and present, as well as its people and diverse cultures.
On this tour you’ll have the chance to witness iconic sites of country, such as Jerusalem’s Old City, Nazareth and Bethlehem – ride the cable car to the fortress of Masa...
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
This comprehensive Classical Israel tour will take you on a journey that will have you experiencing the country’s rich history - past and present, as well as its people and diverse cultures.
On this tour you’ll have the chance to witness iconic sites of country, such as Jerusalem’s Old City, Nazareth and Bethlehem – ride the cable car to the fortress of Masada and float at the lowest place on earth – the Dead Sea – and more.
In the north of the country, visit the serene Galilee and the Golan Heights. Other key sites visited on the tour include Haifa, Caesarea, the crusader fortress of Acre,
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Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCaesarea
End CityMasada
Destinations
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- All accommodation in 3 to 4-star hotels (upgrades available)
- All transport and transfers in AC vehicles
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- English speaking guide during touring days
- All site entry fees
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (7 breakfasts, 0 lunch, 0 dinners)
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Itinerary
Day 1, Welcome to Tel-Aviv
After arriving at the airport one of our friendly representatives will welcome you and transport you to your hotel. The day is yours free to either relax or explore the city on your own.
| OVERNIGHT:
Tel Aviv hotel
| MEALS:
N/A
| EXTRAS:
Single Room Supplement, Extra night - pre-tour, Hotel upgrades
Day 2, Masada – The Dead Sea - Jerusalem
We set off from Tel Aviv, driving south, passing by the cities of Ashdod, Ashkelon and Beersheba, the capital of the Negev Desert.
We continue via Arad to Masada – Israel’s foremost archaeological park and ascend via cable-car for a thorough visit that gives insight to ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Jerusalem hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 3, Exploring Jerusalem
We start the tour today with a drive to Mount Scopus, passing the WWI British cemetery, Hadassah Hospital, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for a picturesque view of the Old City.
We continue on to Israel Museum which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Shrine of t...
| OVERNIGHT:
Jerusalem hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 4, Jerusalem to Bethlehem
Today, we go back into time and visit the Old City of Jerusalem. We’ll enter through one of the Gates to the walled Old City to visit the renewed Jewish Quarter and the colourful Souk.
We also walk along the Via Dolorosa, stopping at the Stations of the Cross, ending at...
| OVERNIGHT:
Jerusalem hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 5, Nazareth
We head to Jerusalem and drive north passing by Jericho – the oldest city in the world. We’ll travel through the Jordan Valley and the new settlements to Beit Shean and visit the excavations of well-preserved Roman City.
Later, we travel to Nazareth to visit the Church ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Kibbutz hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 6, Golan Heights – Sea of Galilee
The day starts with a drive to Golan Heights and visit the former Syrian fortifications and the Druze villages.
We get to experience an Israeli wine country experience – vineyards surrounded by endless views. While here, we become acquainted with the collection of fine ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Kibbutz hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 7, Acre, Haifa & Tel Aviv
After breakfast, the last day of our tour starts off with a drive through the hills of the Galilee, westwards to Acre for a visit of the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications.
We then continue to Haifa, for a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city,...
| OVERNIGHT:
Tel Aviv hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 8, Israel tour ends
Your time in Israel officially comes to an end today. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your departure back home. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like to extend your tour
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Extra night - post-tour; A Taste of Israel day trip (requires an extra night)
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Last Updated: 2/23/2024
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International Flights (available on request)
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Travel Insurance (compulsory, available on request)
- Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tips for driver & tour leader
- Any other items not mentioned above
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