Best Of Israel & Italy 16 Days Tour
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Highlights
- Visit Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
- Visit Magdala, home of Mary Magdalene
- Visit the Southern Wall Excavations.
- Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
- See the Basilica on St. Peter, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums with stunning works of art at every turn.
- Travel through scenic Umbria to the ancient walled hillside village of Assisi
- Enjoy shopping, visiting more galleries or strolling on the famous Pont Vecchio, the old bridge which spans the Arno River.
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- In Israel,
- 4 star lodging,
- Expert Biblical guides,
- Admissions,
- Sightseeing,
- Buffet breakfast and dinner daily,
- 1 lunch. In Italy,
- Moderate first class accommodations,
- Breakfast daily,
- 3 dinners,
- Both countries include luggage handling in most hotels (1 piece per person),
- Expert guide throughout,
- Entrances and transportation as appear on itinerary,
- Modern transportation.
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Today we embark on our Journey to the lands of ancient treasures and Christian history with an overnight flight to Israel. Prepare yourself for a life-changing experience. Get some rest on the flight…Tomorrow you will be walking where the apostles walked!
Arrive in Israel and travel northward to our hotel for one night in the coastal area near Tel Aviv. The remainder of the day is free to walk along the Mediterranean, relax, and have dinner. The time is right for a personal devotional with the sunset over the “Great Se...
After breakfast, we travel by private motor coach along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to Caesarea, where Gentiles first heard the Good News from Peter and were baptized. We’ll see the Roman Amphitheatre and aqueduct, and then journey on to Mt. Carmel, where Elija...
Following breakfast, our morning travels take us to two valuable northern sites. Dan is where the children of Israel fell to the depths of alternative sacrifice and Caesarea Philippi, the site of Peter’s Confession and pagan worship. We pass the possible site of the m...
We begin our day with the opportunity to be baptized at the Jordan River Baptismal site. Next we travel southward to Beit-Shean/Scythopolis, the most magnificent archeological site in Israel, located at the strategic juncture of the Jezreel and Jordan valleys. Like Je...
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We begin our walking tour at the ancient Roman Forum, where our guide will divulge its secrets. We will visit the Arch of Titus which commemorated the sack of Jerusalem by Titus in AD 70. We will view the Mamertine Prison exterior, where tradition says the Apostle Pau...
After breakfast you will begin a full day of sightseeing. First visit Vatican City where you will see the Basilica at St. Peter, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums with stunning works of art at every turn. After some free time for lunch, you will stop at The A...
After breakfast you will say “Arrivederci Roma” and board your coach and travel through scenic Umbria to the ancient walled hillside village of Assisi. After lunch on your own, you will enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful, medieval town, which will include the Basil...
You will spend the morning enjoying a guided tour of Florence, one of the world’s greatest artistic capitals, which will include the Piazza Della Signoria, Duomo, Baptistry and a visit to the Accademia Galley, home of Michelangelo’s David. A stop will also be made on ...
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Start the morning sightseeing in style as your guide takes you by private boat along the Giudecca canal to meet your resident expert. Highlights of your walking tour are St. Mark’s Square and the Byzantine splendor of St. Mark’s Basilica, lavish Doges’ Palace and the ...
This morning we transfer to the airport for our flight home. (B)
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