The Land of Israel: Past, Present and Future : A Journey of Discovery

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Set out on the adventure of a lifetime as you learn the story of Israel, a land as ancient as the City of David, as complex as its underground caves and as buoyant as the Dead Sea.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Join thousands of Israelis at the Western Wall to welcome the Jewish Sabbath
    • Journey to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea, and float in its buoyant and therapeutic waters
    • Stay on a Kibbutz and talk with residents about their life in a collective community

What's this trip about?

    Set out on the adventure of a lifetime as you learn the story of Israel, a land as ancient as the City of David, as complex as its underground caves and as buoyant as the Dead Sea.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityJerusalem
End CityTel Aviv

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • National Parks
  • Religious

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • 13 nights of accommodations
    • 33 meals (12B, 9L, 12D)
    • 13 expert-led lectures
    • 23 expert-led field trips
    • 1 hands-on experience
    • 1 performance
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

In Transit to Program
In Flight

Day 2

Arrive, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner

Afternoon: Welcome to Israel. We’ll transfer from the airport to our hotel in Jerusalem via private motorcoach.

Dinner: In the hotel dining room, we’ll enjoy a buffet welcome dinner with coffee, tea, water; other beverages available for purchase.

Evening...

Day 3

Biblical Jerusalem/Second Temple Period Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Prima Kings Hotel

Activity note: Walking about 1 mile throughout the day along cobblestone streets; many unavoidable stairs in the City of David.

Breakfast: At the hotel, choose what you like from the plentiful dairy buffe...

Day 4

Mt. of Olives, Gethsemane, Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Location: Jerusalem Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Prima Kings Hotel

Activity note: Walking about 2 miles throughout the day with frequent stops. Steep incline down from the Mt. of Olives; cobblestones and some unavoidable stairs on the way from Jaffa Gate to the Church of the Ho...

Day 5

Crossroads of Faith, Yad Vashem
Location: Jerusalem Meal: B,L Hotel: Prima Kings Hotel

Activity note: Walking about 1 mile throughout the day. Driving approx. 3 miles; up to 1 hour depending on traffic.

Breakfast: Hotel buffet.

Morning: We’ll begin by going on a field trip with our loc...

Day 6

Israel Museum, Jewish Sabbath at Western Wall
Location: Jerusalem Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Prima Kings Hotel

Activity note: Walking about ½ mile throughout the day; mostly indoors. Driving approx. 5 miles; about 1 hour. Modest dress required at Western Wall Sabbath service.

Breakfast: Hotel buffet.

Mornin...

Day 7

Jewish Sabbath, Free Time, Contemporary Israel, Performance
Location: Jerusalem Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Prima Kings Hotel

Activity note: Minimal walking for group activities; distance dependent on personal preference.

Breakfast: Hotel buffet.

Morning: Free Time. Take this opportunity for personal independent explorati...

Day 8

The Dead Sea
Location: Dead Sea Region Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Isrotel Ganim

Activity note: Minimal walking for group activities. Driving approx. 70 miles; about 2 hours.

Breakfast: Hotel buffet.

Morning: After checking out of the hotel, we will begin our transfer to the ...

Day 9

Masada, Cable Car
Location: The Galilee Region Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Nof Ginosar

Activity note: Walking about ½ mile throughout the day; sometimes on dirt paths. Driving approx. 135 miles; about 3 hours.

Breakfast: At the hotel, choose what you like from the plentiful dairy buffet ...

Day 10

Jesus of Nazareth, Capernaum, Sea of Galilee Boat Ride
Location: The Galilee Region Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Nof Ginosar

Activity note: Walking about ½ miles throughout the day on group activities. Driving approx. 60 miles; about 2 hours.

Breakfast: At the hotel, choose what you like from the plentiful dairy buffet with ...

Day 11

Zefat, City of Mystics, Golan Heights
Location: The Galilee Region Meal: B,D Hotel: Nof Ginosar

Activity note: Walking about ½ mile throughout the day; cobblestone streets and some unavoidable stairs in Zefat. Driving approx. 90 miles; about 3 hours.

Breakfast: Hotel buffet.

Morning: Setting...

Day 12

Crusader Kingdom, Ancient Caesarea, Intro to Islam
Location: Tel Aviv Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Grand Beach Hotel

Activity note: Walking about ½ mile throughout the day; some dirt paths. Driving approx. 120 miles; about 4 hours.

Breakfast: Hotel buffet.

Morning: After checking out of the hotel, we’ll travel to ...

Day 13

Contemporary Israel/Modern Tel Aviv
Location: Tel Aviv Meal: B,D Hotel: Grand Beach Hotel

Activity note: Walking about ½ mile throughout the day. Driving approx. 3 miles; about ½ hour.

Breakfast: At the hotel, choose what you like from the plentiful dairy buffet with eggs, cheeses, cereals, salad...

Day 14

Tel Aviv’s People, Farewell Dinner, Program Concludes
Location: Tel Aviv Meal: B,D Hotel: Grand Beach Hotel

Activity note: Minimal walking as a group; potential for more depending on personal preference. Hotel rooms will be reserved until the morning of Day 15. Transfers to the airport are included in program cost for th...

Day 15

Program Concludes
Tel Aviv

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Price From $5,099
Price per day$340
Last Updated: 9/24/2021

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Meals Included
  • 34 Meals
  • 12 Breakfasts
  • 9 Lunches
  • 13 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Kosher, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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