Israel is located in the Levant area of the Fertile Crescent region. The country is at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea, bounded by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan and the West Bank to the east, and Egypt and the Gaza Strip to the southwest. Travel to the Jordan River, where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, and experience the Golden City of Jerusalem, walk the Stations of the Cross on the Via Dolorsa, stand at the Mount of Olives, where its written Jesus ascended in to heaven.
Day 01 Arrive Tel Aviv / Tel Aviv–Mediterranean Sea-Tiberias (144 km/ 2 hrs)
Arrivel at Tel Aviv meet & assist proceed to northward along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and via the city of Caesarea and Haifa, Israel’s largest port city, built on the slopes of Mt. Carmel. If time and flight details permit us, visit the famous Persian Hanging Gardens for a view of the Bahai Shrine. We then make a brief halt at the Elijah cave at Stella Marris then on to your hotel in Tiberias. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 Tiberius
After breakfast, proceed to Cana where Jesus performed His first Miracle, changing water into wine at the wedding feast. Then on to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus and home of Mary and Joseph and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation built over the grotto where Archangel Gabriel appeared to announce that she would bear a son, Jesus. We also stop by Joseph’s workshop.
In the afternoon, we drive through the landscapes of Galilee and later for a ride in a replica of a Galilean fishing boat of that time, on the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus calmed the storm and walked on the water. Visit Capernaum – the center of Jesus’ ministry after he left Nazareth, stop at Tabgha- the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes, and continue to the expressive Church of the Beatitudes, where Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount. We make a brief halt at St. Peter’s house, the Church of Primacy of Peter and the place where Jesus bestowed St. Peter with His authority. This believed to be the place where Jesus dined with His disciples. The flat Rock known as Mensa Christ or Christ’s table commemorates this event. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 Tiberius – Bethlehem (By Road) (180 kms / 1 hr 58 min appx.)
After breakfast proceed to Galilee for Jerusalem. After a stop at Yardenit, the traditional baptismal site on the Jordan River we continue along the Jordan Valley to the lowest point on the earth Dead Sea, located 400 meters below Sea level. First, we will visit the ancient city of Jericho, believed to be the oldest city on earth and view from here Mt. Quarantal, where Jesus spent 40 days when Satan tried to tempt him. It is also the place where Jesus stopped on this way to Jerusalem, on the Eve of the Passover and were Jesus cured the blind man during his stay at Zachaeus house. We will visit the Qumran caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls found. Make a brief stop at a private beach and take the opportunity to float in the salty buoyant water, rich in minerals (towels and swim dress necessary). On to the golden city Jerusalem via the Judean Desert. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 04 Bethlehem
After breakfast, proceed to Ein Karem – the town of Judah and birthplace of John the Baptist, son of Elizabeth & Zechariah and the Church of Visitation. We then visit Mt Zion the cynical, the room for the last supper and King David’s Tomb. We also visit the Church of St. Peter Gallicantu the site where the High Priest imprisoned Jesus before he was turn over to the Romans and the church of Dormition.Onto Bethlehem, It was here that the angel announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds of Bethlehem during the reign of King Herod; also, here David tended his flocks until he anointed King of Israel. Visit the Church of Nativity and the Manger Square; view the Shepherds Fields.Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05 Bethlehem
After breakfast, proceed to the Mt of Olives to the Church of Ascension, which commemorates the assents of Jesus to heaven, the Paternoster church, according to tradition, lye’s the cave where Jesus brought his decuples and spoke to them about the mystery of the end. Then continue to the panoramic view of Jerusalem and from there, by foot to Dominos Flavit where Jesus wept over eminent destruction of Jerusalem. The chapels built in the shape of a tear as a poignant reminder to this event, and then visit the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed while Judah betrayed him to the Romans. Visit the basilica of agony. We then go to the pools of Beit Hasda, where Jesus held the crippled man, and from there we take the Via Dolorosa (Way of Grief), traditionally accepted as the last route trodden by Jesus. Follow the 14 Stations of the Cross to Golgotha, the place where Jesus was crucified marking significant events along the route. You will see the Pilate’s Judgments Hall, the Chapel of the Flagellation where, according to tradition, the Roman soldiers scourged Jesus and placed a crown of thorns on His head the Ecce Homo Arch. The last four Stations of the Cross are inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher visible from the distance, wish is two silver domes, also “The Tomb” widely believed to be part of the stone that covered Jesus Tomb. In the afternoon, we go through the Jewish quarter to the Wailing Wall, which is the holiest place for the Jewish religion. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 Bethlehem – Tel Aviv (By Road) (70 kms/1 hrs.) / Depart Tel Aviv
Departure transfer to onwards destination.
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City |
Nights | 5* Hotels |
| Tiberias | 02 | Leonardo Plaza Tiberias |
| Jerusalem | 03 | Dan Jerusalem |
- Accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per the program.
- Entrance fees.
- Local English speaking guide.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
- All taxes
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.