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PRIVATE TOUR: Starting in Tel • () - Visit Shepherd’s • Touring - , Dead Sea, , Aviv, spend 8 days taking in Field, the Church of the Nativity and Ein Karem, Beit Shean, Bethlehem, the highlights of , from the Manger Square , , Acre, , • Beit Shean - Take in the excavations of , and Tel Aviv famously buoyant Dead Sea and this beautifully preserved Roman city • Entrance fees for all included sightseeing the holy cities of Jerusalem and • Nazareth - See the Church of the • Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Israel's Nazareth, to the Sea of Galilee and other holy sites wine and in Haifa and • - Visit a and the • Escorted by an English speaking driver Caesarea on the Mediterranean beautiful streets of the artists’ colony in guide • coast. All this and much more will the city of the An airport arrival transfer on day 1 and a • The wine region - Learn about wine departure transfer on day 8 be discovered on this once in a production on a tour of a vineyard and • All transfers and transportation in modern lifetime journey. sample fine wine air-conditioned vehicles • Sea of Galilee - Visit the site of the HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS '' and the 'Miracle What's Not Included of the loaves and fish' in and • International flights and visa Trip Highlights • Tip for your tour guide and driver. We • Acre - Roam around the old Crusader • Tel Aviv - Explore this cosmopolitan city recommend you allow USD$5-7 per stronghold and medieval fortifications and the ancient port of Jaffa day, per traveller for your guide and • Haifa - Walk through the beautiful • Masada – Take a cable car to the USD$2 per day, per traveller for your terraces of the Bahai Gardens, set on ancient fortification of Masada and enjoy driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an the slopes of Mount Carmel, and see the unrivalled views over the Dead Sea entirely personal gesture UNESCO listed Bahai Shrine • The Dead Sea – Float in the famously • Caesarea - Discover Roman and buoyant, mineral-rich waters ITINERARY Crusader-era ruins in one of the great • Jerusalem New City (West Bank) - Admire cities of antiquity incredible views of the Old City from Day 1 : Welcome Mount Scopus, see the Dead Sea Scrolls What's Included Upon arrival at the , you in the Israel Museum and visit the World will be met and transferred to your hotel in • Holocaust Remembrance Centre Breakfast daily and 6 dinners Tel Aviv. The rest of the day is at your leisure • • Jerusalem Old City (West Bank) - Explore 7 nights SUPERIOR hotels. Other hotel to independently explore or simply relax. To the sacred sites of the Old City including options may also be available upon coincide with sites being open to visit each the Wailing Wall, the Church of the Holy request. Accommodation rating – See day, this private tour can start on a Friday, Sepulchre and Via Dolorosa Trip Notes for details Saturday or Sunday. Overnight - Tel Aviv

Galilee to The Dead Sea - 8 days updated on 30-09-2021 05:08:44 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 1 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 Galilee to The Dead Sea

Galilee to The Dead Sea

Day 2 : Masada Fortress & the Mahane Yehuda, which is Israel's largest open Day 6 : Heights & the Dead Sea market. Sea of Galilee Overnight - Jerusalem (B, D) Tel Aviv - Beer Sheba - Masada - Dead Sea - Jerusalem (West Bank). Set off from Day 4 : Jerusalem Old City & Tel Aviv and drive south past the cities of and to the Negev capital of Bethlehem Beer Sheba. After a short visit, we continue Step back in time on a tour of Jerusalem's via Arad to the Masada Fortress which sits revered Old City today. Enter through one of atop an isolated rock cliff and was the the gates to the walled Old City, to visit the last stronghold of the Jewish in renewed Jewish Quarter, the their war against the Romans. Ascending by (Wailing Wall), the and the cable car to the fortress offers incredible colourful souk. Then we’ll walk along the Via Driving to the today, we views of the Dead Sea and at the top we’ll Dolorosa, stopping at the Stations of the Cross will visit the former Syrian fortifications and explore the excavations of Herod’s Palaces, en route to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. the villages, passing , the the synagogue and the bathhouse. Later, we The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of of the . Then, enjoy descend to the lowest place on Earth to float world's holiest Christian shrines and the site a tour of the country, visiting in the famously buoyant, salt-laden water of of ' crucifixion and burial. Continuing our picturesque vineyards where you can take the Dead Sea. From the Dead Sea we journey sightseeing, we visit Mt Zion and the tomb of in the wonderful views, learn about wine to Jerusalem, passing the oasis of King , the Room of the Last Supper and production and sample fine wines. and the Judean Desert en route. Spend the Dormition Abbey. evening at leisure. Overnight - Jerusalem (B, D) This afternoon, we drive to Bethlehem to visit Descending to the shore of the Sea of Galilee, the birthplace of Jesus at the Church of the take a tour of the Miracle Sites. In Capernaum, Day 3 : Jerusalem New City Nativity before returning to Jerusalem for the we’ll visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue, night. the Mount of - site of the ‘Sermon Overnight - Jerusalem (B, D) on the Mount’ and Tabgha - site of the miracle of the loaves and the fish. Then travel to Day 5 : Beit Shean, Nazareth , the old centre of Jewish learning. & Safed This afternoon there is also an optional sailing Beit Shean - Nazareth - Safed - Galilee. Bid trip across the Sea of Galilee to experience farewell to Jerusalem and drive north past the tranquillity and beautiful scenery which , which is considered to be the world's has hardly changed in the past 2000 years oldest city. Travelling through the Jordan (book and pay locally). Then return to your Valley and the new settlements to Beit Shean Hotel for the night. Today's sightseeing tour of Jerusalem New and see the excavations of this beautiful Overnight - Galilee (B, D) City starts with a drive to Mt Scopus for a preserved Roman city before continuing on to wonderful panoramic view of Old City, before Nazareth to visit the Church of Annunciation Day 7 : Acre, Haifa, Caesarea continuing to the Garden of and and other Christian holy sites. Our final stop & Tel Aviv the Church of All Nations at the foot of of the day is Safed, the city of the Kabbalah the Mount of . Next stop, is the Israel and centre of Jewish , where you'll Museum which houses The Dead Sea Scrolls visit a synagogue and explore the beautiful in the Shrine of the Book. Then, we visit the streets of the artists’ colony. Your home for the beautifully renovated Model of the Herodian next two nights is a Kibbutz Hotel in Galilee. city of Jerusalem, which dates back to the time Overnight - Galilee (B, D) of the . The next stop on our tour of the New City is Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Centre.

This afternoon, we visit the picturesque Galilee - Acre - Haifa - Caesarea - Tel Aviv. village of Ein Karem, which is the birth After breakfast, we drive through the hills place of . Then, we travel of Galilee, westwards to Acre, where you'll to Downtown Jerusalem to explore bustling explore this old Crusader stronghold and its medieval fortifications. Continue to Haifa, the

Galilee to The Dead Sea - 8 days updated on 30-09-2021 05:08:44 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 2 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 Galilee to The Dead Sea

Galilee to The Dead Sea largest city in northern Israel which dates back spacious and tastefully decorated, with all over 3000 years. Sightseeing here includes modern amenities. The two restaurants serve the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Bahai delicious local and international cuisine and Shrine and the magnificent gardens on the breakfast is plentiful. After a long day of slopes of Mount Carmel, which are spread sightseeing, the large outdoor pool is the over 19 terraces, the highest of which is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a refreshing Persian Gardens where you can enjoy the swim, while those who can't resist a holiday wonderful panoramic view of the city and Hotel Grand Beach workout can head to the fitness centre. . Located just a few minutes walk from Tel Aviv's golden beaches, the Hotel Grand Travelling down the coast to reach Caesarea, Beach offers a comfortable and luxurious to visit the Roman Theatre and Crusader atmosphere. Guest rooms are modernly fortress at what is known as the “masterpiece furnished and include free Wi-Fi. With a of ”. Then, we continue our number of excellent eating options including journey to Tel Aviv and end the day with a a lavish buffet in the 'Jerusalem' dining short city tour of Tel Aviv and the ancient port room. The roof top pool is another highlight Kibbutz Kfar Giladi of Jaffa. affording stunning views of the seafront Founded in 1916, the Kibbutz Kfar Giladi Overnight - Tel Aviv (B, D) and the city and is a great place to cool is a recently renovated hotel in a former off! Perfectly located close to the sea front Kibbutz. All of the guest rooms are well Day 8 : Tel Aviv and the bustling city centre with lots of furnished and include breathtaking views Arrangements come to an end after breakfast restaurants and cafes nearby. across the dramatic Golan Heights. Internet and onward transfer to Ben Gurion Airport. access is available and the hotel also offers Alternatively, extend your stay to enjoy more a sauna and massage service for guests who time in cosmopolitan Tel Aviv, please enquire. fancy a bit of pampering. Delicious kosher (B) food is served for breakfast; and lunch and dinner can be ordered upon request. The HOTELS accommodation is located in offering stunning views of the Highlighted below are some of the hotels Hotel Grand Court and . which we frequently use on this tour, though we reserve the right to substitute these Centrally located. the Hotel Grand Court is hotels to ones of a similar standard. a very modern hotel and an excellent base Please refer to your Tour Voucher for your for exploring the holy city. Guest rooms are confirmed arrival hotel and further arrival bright and well furnished with free Wi-Fi information. throughout. The Garden Court is the perfect spot to enjoy breakfast al-fresco. There is Hotel Metropolitan also a refreshing outdoor pool to relax in or by (open April - September). Perfectly Within easy walking distance from major located just a short walk from the Old City. PRICES / DATES INFO city attractions, Hotel Metropolitan is a modern hotel with excellent amenities. Guest The 'Twin Share' price is per person rooms are designed in a contemporary style with soft furnishings and stylish en suite when there are 2 people sharing a room. bathrooms. The hotel also has an onsite bar The 'Solo Room' price is applicable when and cafe serving food throughout the day. In single rooms are required. If travelling the summer head to the outdoor pool with solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement sundecks - the perfect way to start the day! will apply. Prices are indicative and will Perfectly located in the centre and very heart Leonardo Jerusalem vary depending on your chosen hotels, of Tel Aviv. The modern Leonardo Hotel is in an ideal base for exploring the sites of Jerusalem. room availability as well as time of travel. Centrally located within a short walk of Please bear this in mind if comparing famous sites such as the Via Doloroza, Western Wall and the Old City. Rooms are

Galilee to The Dead Sea - 8 days updated on 30-09-2021 05:08:44 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 3 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 Galilee to The Dead Sea

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PRICES / DATES 2021

Date Twin Share Single 26 Feb USD 6,495 USD 7,535

Galilee to The Dead Sea - 8 days updated on 30-09-2021 05:08:44 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 4 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311