Israel Full Day, Half Day & 2 Day Tours

**Now offering Small Group Israel Day Tours (maximum 19 passengers)**

Departures from both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

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Tour No. 1 – JERUSALEM TOUR
Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum)

Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s tomb, the room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Western (Wailing Wall or Kotel), and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Continue to the New City and visit Yad Vashem*, the memorial to the Holocaust.
On Saturdays and Jewish holidays, instead of Yad Vashem*, drive to Ein Karem, southwest of Jerusalem, known traditionally as the birthplace of John the Baptist. Stroll through the narrow lanes of the neighbourhood stopping at Mary’s Spring and visiting the Church of John the Baptist. Return to departure point.
NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites.
*Entrance to the Holocaust Museum is not permitted for children under the age of 10.
Hotel pick-up: Tel Aviv: 0720-0750; Jerusalem: 0900-0930, Fri/Sat 0845-0915

Tour No. 2 – MASADA AND DEAD SEA
Herod’s Fortress and Palaces; Float in the Dead Sea

Depart Tel Aviv via the Judean Hills or Jerusalem to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Visit a cosmetic products shop then drive along the Dead Sea shore to Masada. Ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where Jewish Zealots of the first century AD made their heroic last stand against the Romans. See the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, Roman baths and other archaeological finds. Descend by cable car and return to the Dead Sea to enjoy a unique opportunity to float in its waters. Cover yourself with the mineral rich Dead Sea mud believed to have therapeutic properties.
NOTE: Comfortable walking shoes, head covering, sun screen, bathing suit and towel are recommended.
Spa treatments are not included. Lockers are available at an additional cost.
Hotel pick-up: Tel Aviv: 0720-0750; Jerusalem: 0900-0930, Fri/Sat 0845-0915

Tour No. 3 – BIBLICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GALILEE
Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Jordan River

Depart Tel Aviv** via the coastal road and the landscape of the lower Galilee to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Basilica of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. Continue, via Cana, to Tiberias, the lively resort town on the Sea of Galilee. Drive along the lake to visit Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught. Continue to Tabgha and visit the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes with its beautiful mosaic floor. Proceed to Yardenit, the famous baptismal site where the Jordan River leaves the Sea of Galilee towards the Dead Sea. Return to departure point.
NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites.
Hotel pick-up: Jerusalem: from 0600**; Tel Aviv: 0720-0750
**Jerusalem pick-ups will join the tour in Tel Aviv and may be accompanied there by driver only.

Tour No. 4 – PEARLS OF THE WESTERN GALILEE
Caesarea, Haifa, Acre and Rosh Hanikra Grottoes

Drive along the coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman capital and port. Enjoy a walking tour of the theatre and the archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Haifa for a scenic view of the city, the port and the magnificent Baha’i gardens and shrine. Drive to Acre, the old city recognised by UNESCO as a world heritage site, to visit the Crusader and Turkish underground city and crypt. Walk through the market, the mosque and the old port. Return to departure point.
Hotel pick-up: Jerusalem: from 0600; Tel Aviv: 0720-0750
Jerusalem pick-ups will join the tour in Tel Aviv and may be accompanied there by driver only.
A $50 supplement applies for a pick up in Tel Aviv and drop off in Jerusalem.

Tour No. 5 – JERUSALEM AND BETHLEHEM
Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Church of Nativity

Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s tomb, the room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey. Enter the old city and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Western (Wailing Wall or Kotel) and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem where Jesus was born for a view over Shepherds’ Fields. Visit the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square. Return to departure point.
NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites.
Bethlehem visits are subject to Palestinian Authority regulations. A change of vehicle is required upon entering Palestinian territory. A Palestinian guide meets the tour at the border after an unaccompanied short walk. Passports are required.
Hotel pick-up: Tel Aviv: 0720-0750; Jerusalem: 0900-0930, Fri/Sat 0845-0915

Tour No. 6 – JERUSALEM & DEAD SEA
Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Float in the Dead Sea

Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s tomb, the room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey. Enter the old city and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Western (Wailing Wall  or Kotel) and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on Earth. Stop at one of the resorts on the shores of the Dead Sea and enjoy the opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich, Dead Sea mud reputed to have therapeutic properties.
NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy places.
Comfortable walking shoes, head covering, sun screen, bathing suit and towel are recommended.
Hotel pick-up: Tel Aviv: 0720-0750; Jerusalem: 0900-0930, Friday Saturday: 0845-0915

Tour No. 9 – TEL AVIV CITY TOUR
Museum of the Jewish People (Diaspora Museum), Old Jaffa, Neve Tzedek, Nahalat Binyamin

Visit the Museum of the Jewish People (Diaspora Museum) then drive around the main streets of Tel Aviv, Israel’s business and entertainment centre. Tel Aviv, also known as the White City,was declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site for its collection of over 4,000 Bauhaus-style buildings. Stop at Rabin Square, site of the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1995. Continue to Old Jaffa, an 8000 year old port city where you will see the ancient ruins and walk through the restored artists’ quarter. Visit Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv’s original neighbourhood, built in 1887 and Nahalat Binyamin, the city’s pedestrian mall with its musicians, handmade jewellery and arts and crafts. Return to departure point.
Hotel pick-up: Jerusalem: 0600**; Tel Aviv: 0800-0830
**Jerusalem pick-ups will join the tour from Tel Aviv and may be accompanied there by driver only
A $50 supplement applies for a pick up in Tel Aviv and drop off in Jerusalem.

Tour No. 10 – BETHLEHEM AND JERICHO
Church of the Nativity, View of Shepherds’ Fields, Mount of Temptation

Drive through the Judean desert and stop for a view of the Good Samaritan Inn. Short stop at sea-level for a panoramic view the continue to Jericho, reputedly the world’s oldest city. Stop at Zacchaeus’ sycamore tree and for a view of the Mount of Temptation. Visit Tel Jericho where remains of 25 ancient cities have been uncovered (cable car excluded). Proceed to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus. Walk through Manger Square to visit Church of the Nativity and Church of the Milk Grotto. Stop for a view of Shepherds’ Fields before returning to Jerusalem.
NOTE: The tour is subject to Palestinian Authority regulations. A Palestinian guide meets the tour at the border after an unaccompanied short walk. A change of vehicle is required upon entering Palestinian Authority territory. Passports are required.
Hotel pick-up: Tel Aviv: 0720-0750; Jerusalem: 0900-0930, Saturday 0845-0915

Tour No. 11 – DEAD SEA RELAXATION
Float in the Dead Sea: Mineral Mud Bath

Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea. Visit a Dead Sea products shop. Stop for relaxation at one of the resorts on the shores of the Dead Sea. Enjoy the opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich Dead Sea mud reputed to have therapeutic properties.
Comfortable walking shoes, head covering, sun screen, bathing suit and towel are recommended.
Spa treatments are not available. Lockers are available at additional cost. Change of vehicle possible on return.
Hotel pick-up: Tel Aviv: 0720-0750; Jerusalem: 0900-0930; Fridays and Saturdays 0845-0915

Tour No. 22 – JERUSALEM – IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS DAY TOUR
Church of the Ascension, Pater Noster, Mary’s Tomb, Gethsemane

Drive to the Mount of Olives “…on the hill that is over against Jerusalem” (1Kings 11:7) and visit the Church of the Ascension where Jesus rose to paradise after his resurrection. Continue to the Church of Pater Noster which recalls Christ’s teaching of the Lord’s supplication to his disciples.
Visit the Church of All Nations and see the place in which Christ was taken prisoner at the Garden of Gethsemane. Continue to visit Mary’s Tomb.
After entering the old city, walk to the Church of St Anne, the birthplace of the Virgin Mary and the location of the Pool of Bethesda, identified as the scene of one of Jesus’ miracles. Walk along the Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross) to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Return to departure point.
NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites.
Small group tour on Mondays and Saturdays. Operates with a minimum number of participants.
Entrance fees not included.
Hotel pick-up: Tel Aviv: 0720-0750; Jerusalem: Mon 0900-0930, Sat 0845-0915

Tour No. 23 – ANCIENT JERUSALEM & THE CITY OF DAVID DAY TOUR
King David’s Tomb, Western Wall, City of David

Start the day with a magnificent overview of Jerusalem and the Judean Desert from Mount Scopus. Drive to the old city and tour the ancient archeological findings uncovering layers of history through different eras.
On entering the old city walk along the 1,500 years old Cardo, the main street in ancient Roman cities. Stop to view the remains of the Wall of Jerusalem from the first temple period (7thC BC) and learn how Jerusalem resisted the siege of the Assyrian Empire. Visit the Western (Wailing) Wall or Kotel and the Jewish Quarter.
Continue to the City of David to see the exciting archeological discoveries from 3,000 years ago and conclude at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb.
NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites.
Small group tour on Tuesdays and Fridays. Operates with a minimum number of participants.
Entrance fees not included.
Hotel pick-up: Tel Aviv: 0720-0750; Jerusalem: 0900-0930, Fri & Sat 0845-0915

Tour No. 21 – FULL DAY TOUR TO PETRA – JORDAN

Pick up from Eilat hotel or airport. After assistance with border formalities, drive straight to Petra, the astonishing rose-red city built by the Nabateans. Petra was renowned for its massive architecture, pools, dams and water channels. Walk into the narrow canyon (Siq) that leads through the red rock to the Treasury, royal tombs, the court, Roman theatre and street and Palace of Pharaoh’s Daughter.
After the tour stop for lunch (included in price). Then drive to Aqaba for a short panoramic tour before returning to the Arava border crossing and to hotel or airport in Eilat.
NOTE: Passports and Jordanian visa are required. Price excludes border fees, taxes and tips.
Price excludes Tel Aviv airport transfers if arriving from or departing to Tel Aviv.
Departs: Daily from Eilat; daily except Friday and Saturday from Tel Aviv including flights to/from Eilat
Prices on request.

Tour No. 13 – HALF DAY JERUSALEM TOUR

Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s tomb, the room of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey. Enter the old city and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Western (Wailing Wall or Kotel) and continue to Christian quarter. Walk the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Tour ends at 13.30 in Jerusalem old city. Make your own way from there back to your hotel.
**Return transfer to Tel Aviv hotels is available at supplement of $156 per person
NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites.
Hotel pick-up: Tel Aviv: 0720-0750; Jerusalem: 0900-0930, Fri/Sat 0845-0915

Tour No. 14 – HALF DAY BETHLEHEM TOUR

Drive to the city of Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus. Walk through Manger Square to visit the Church of the Nativity, oldest in the Holy Land. Admire the ancient limestone columns and the remains of ancient mosaic floors before descending to the Grotto of the Nativity where a star in the floor marks the spot where Christ is believed to have been born. Continue to the Church of Milk Grotto where the Virgin Mary nursed baby Jesus, and, according to tradition, a drop of her spilt milk turned the stones white. Finally visit Shepherds’ Fields and a local souvenir shop before returning to Jerusalem where tour ends. Make your own way back to your hotel.
NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites.
The tour is subject to Palestinian Authority regulations. A Palestinian guide meets the tour at the border after an unaccompanied short walk. A change of vehicle is necessary upon entering Palestinian Authority territory. Passports are required.
Hotel pick-up: Tel Aviv 0720-0750; Jerusalem: 0900-0930, Fri and Sat 0845-0915
**Return transfer to Tel Aviv hotels is available at supplement of $156 per person

Tour No. 15 – HALF DAY JERICHO TOUR     Minimum 2 participants

Drive through the Judean desert and have a roadside view of the Good Samaritan Inn. Short stop at sea-level for a panoramic view then continue to Jericho, reputedly the oldest city in the world. Stop at Zacchaeus’ sycamore tree and for a view of the Mount of Temptation. Visit Tel Jericho where remains of 25 ancient cities have been uncovered (cable car excluded). Tour ends Jerusalem about 1330. Driver only transfer to Tel Aviv.
NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites.
The tour is subject to Palestinian Authority regulations. A Palestinian guide meets the tour at the border after an unaccompanied short walk. A change of vehicle is necessary upon entering Palestinian Authority territory. Passports are required
Minimum 2 participants
Hotel pick-up: Tel Aviv: 0720-0750; Jerusalem: 0900-0930, Saturday 0845-0915

Tour No. 16 – 2 DAY TOUR – GALILEE
Day 1: Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra; overnight in the north.
Day 2: Nazareth, Tiberias, Capernaum, Yardenit
Combines day tours 3 and 4 with a northern overnight including breakfast.

Departs: Daily except 08-16 and 27-30 April; 28-30 May; 18-20 and 27-28 September; 02-11 October 2020
Hotel pick-up: Jerusalem: from 0600**; Tel Aviv: 0720-0750
**Jerusalem pick-ups will join the tour from Tel Aviv and may be accompanied there by driver only.
A $50 supplement applies for a pick up in Tel Aviv and drop off in Jerusalem.

Tour No. 17 – 2 DAY TOUR – JERUSALEM, MASADA, DEAD SEA
Combines day tours 1 and 2 with a Jerusalem overnight including breakfast.

Departs: Daily except 08-16 and 27-30 April; 28-30 May; 18-20 and 27-28 September; 02-11 October 2020
Hotel pick-up: Tel Aviv: 0720-0750; Jerusalem: 0900-0930, Friday and Saturday 0845-0915

Tour No. 18 – 2 DAY TOUR – JERUSALEM AND DEAD SEA RELAXATION
Combines day tours 1 and 11 with a Jerusalem overnight including breakfast.

Departs: Daily except 08-16 and 27-30 April; 28-30 May; 18-20 and 27-28 September; 02-11 October 2020
Hotel pick-up: Tel Aviv: 0720-0750; Jerusalem: 0900-0930, Friday and Saturday 0845-0915

Tour No. 19 – 2 DAY TOUR – JERUSALEM, BETHLEHEM, MASADA AND DEAD SEA
Combines day tours 2 and 5 with a Jerusalem overnight including breakfast.

Departs: Daily except 08-16 and 27-30 April; 28-30 May; 18-20 and 27-28 September; 02-11 October 2020
Hotel pick-up: Tel Aviv: 0720-0750; Jerusalem: 0900-0930, Friday and Saturday 0845-0915

Tour No. 20 – 2 DAY TOUR – JERUSALEM, BETHLHEM AND DEAD SEA RELAXATION
Combines day tours 5 and 11 with a Jerusalem overnight including breakfast.
Day 1: Jerusalem – Old City, Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre; Bethlehem
Day 2: Relaxation in Dead Sea; return to point of departure

Departs: Daily except 08-16 and 27-30 April; 28-30 May; 18-20 and 27-28 September; 02-11 October 2020
Hotel pick-up: Tel Aviv: 0720-0750; Jerusalem: 0900-0930, Friday and Saturday 0845-0915

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ABOVE TOURS:

-All tours are conducted by government licensed guides in modern air-conditioned vehicles.
-Itinerary changes may occur due to holidays, force majeure or circumstances beyond the operator’s control.
-Pick-ups and drop-offs free from major hotels. Times may vary due to traffic conditions.
-Pick-ups or drop offs for most tours can also be arranged from Herzliya and Netanya. Price on application.
-Tours are conducted in English and possibly another European language (Spanish, French, German)
-Entry fees, except tours 22 and 23, are included on tours but meals (unless stated), drinks and tips are not.
-Children under 12 and international student card holders–10% discount; under 7-25% discount; under 2-free
-Passengers with special needs, wheelchairs, prams etc must notify us about their needs in advance.
-Modest attire required on all tours (except Masada/Dead Sea) for visiting holy sites of all religions – men with head covering, women with shoulder covering; for both men and women – no shorts or sleeveless shirts.
-Tours are non-refundable within 7 days prior to departure.
-Some tours have minimum booking requirements. Details available on request.
-On half day and day tours participants are required to stay with the group at all times. Any expense incurred through being left behind will be the responsibility of the participant.
-Please do not leave anything, particularly valuables, on the vehicle. The operator takes no responsibility.