PRE AND POST TOURS
| Jerusalem of Gold |
On this tour you will see the most exciting sights of Jerusalem,
Mount of Olives, The Old City, Jaffa gate and Jewish quarter,
Cardo, Western wall, Via Dolorosa, Yad Vashem.
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city.
Enter the Old City through Jaffa Gate and walk through the
Jewish quarter to the recently excavated and restored Cardo,
the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall,
the Kotel, and
continue to the Christian quarter.
Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the
Holy Sepulchre. Proceed to the
New City visiting Yad Vashem,
the Memorial to the Holocaust.
On Fridays, Saturdays and Jewish Holidays, instead of Yad Vashem, the tour will take you to visit the
Tomb of King David, the room of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey.
NOTE: modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting the holy
places.
Days: Daily
Price: $58 per person
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| Masada and the Dead Sea |
On this tour you will learn about Massada and the heroic story of
the fighters and you will visit the resort area of the lowest place
on earth, the Dead Sea.
Depart Tel-Aviv via the Judean Hills to the Dead Sea, the lowest
place on earth; drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to
Massada. Ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress
built by King Herod, where the Zealots made their last stand
against the Romans. Visit the remains of the walls, palaces,
the synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors roman bath
etc.
Descend by cable car. Travel along the sea and you will have free
time to swim and float in the Dead Sea, that
many believe has
its curative effects.
NOTE: comfortable walking shoes, head covering, sun protection,
swimsuit and towel are recommended.
Days: Daily
Price: $74 per person
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| Biblical Highlights of the North |
Enjoy a lovely day travelling at the outstanding
landscape of the
lower Galilee.
Depart Tel-Aviv to via the Coastal Road and the landscape of
Lower Galilee, to Nazareth, the town where Jesus
spent his
childhood. Visit the Church of Annunciation
and the Church of
St. Josef.
Continue via Kana, and proceed to Tiberias, the lovely resort
town. Drive along Lake Kinnereth to visit
Capernaum and
view the ruins of the ancient synagogue. Continue to Tabgha,
site of the Fish and Loaves miracle,
located at the foots of the
Golan Heights.
Continue to Yardenit, the famous site where the Jordan River exits the Sea of Galilee towards the Dead
Sea, before returning to point of departure.
Days: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Price: $60 per person
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| Pearls of the Western Coast – Caesarea, Haifa, Acra and Rosh Hanikra |
Drive along coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman
Capital and Port, walking tour of the theatre and
Archaeological ruins and excavations.
Continue to Haifa, scenic view of city and port and Bahai
Gardens.
Continue via Nahariya to Rosh Hanikra to visit the
limestone
Grottos on the border with Lebanon
Return via Acre to visit the Crusader and Turkish
Underground City, crypt. Walk through the Old City
and
oriental Market, the Arab Mosque and the Old Port.
Days: Sunday, Tuesday and Friday
Price: $66 per person
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