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JERUSALEM and MASSADA MINI JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR 3 TOURS DAYS | 2 NIGHTS Valid: Mar 1, 2019 – Feb 29, 2020 JERUSALEM AND MASSADA MINI JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR 3 TOURS DAYS | 2 NIGHTS Valid: Mar 1, 2019 – Feb 29, 2020 Wednesday (tour starts from Jerusalem) Jerusalem: The Old City Visit the Tomb of King David on Mt. Zion. Walk along the Cardo, heart of the ancient Roman city ; visit the four Sepharadic synagogues restored after 1967 war in the Jewish quarter; tour the Western Wall tunnels ; visit the archaeological park at Davidson center; walk through the colorful local bazaar to visit the Tower of David museum presenting the history of Jerusalem and ancient remains of the city beginning with the first temple period. Overnight Jerusalem. Thursday Yad Vashem / Mt. Herzl / Ammunition Hill / Israel Museum Enjoy seeing the Bar-Mitzvah ceremonies at the Kotel. Drive through Mea Shearim, one of the oldest Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem and learn about the unique lifestyle of the ultra orthodox communities. Proceed to Mount Herzl , the military cemetery, and Yad Vashem the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit the Ammunition Hill, a former Jordanian army stronghold , conquered by the Israeli army in the six day war, and converted into a national memorial site and museum. Drive by the Knesset, Israel’s parliament and see the Menorah with the biblical emblems. Next visit Israel Museum, the Shrine of the book where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and the Holyland model, a miniature replica of Jerusalem as it was during the second temple period. Overnight Jerusalem. Friday Qumram / Massada / Dead Sea Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Visit Qumran ,where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Continue 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, synagogue and bathhouse; descend by cable car. Next, stop for lunch and Spa facilities in one of the leading hotels in the area and enjoy a "Swim" in the mineral rich Dead Sea. Return to Jerusalem. Gil Tours Travel, Inc. 1511 Walnut St. 2nd fl, Philadelphia PA, 19102 w: www.giltravel.com t: 215-568-6655 t: 1-800-223-6655 f: 215-568-0696 www.facebook.com/giltravel JERUSALEM AND MASSADA MINI JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR 3 TOURS DAYS | 2 NIGHTS Valid: Mar 1, 2019 – Feb 29, 2020 Tour includes: • 3 Touring days with a government licensed English speaking guide in an air-conditioned vehicle • 2 Overnights in a 4 star hotel on bed & breakfast basis. (Prima Kings/Royale or similar) • Lunch and spa in a hotel by the Dead Sea • Entrance fees as per program detailed above. Rates & Conditions: RATE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE IN SINGLE THIRD* $ 832 $ 1,008 $ 800 * At Prima Royale rate for 3rd will be: $ 950 • High Season supplement: $ 80 per person will apply between: December 20, 2019 - January 5th ,2020. Minimum 2 passengers required. • Guaranteed confirmation up to 2 weeks prior to the tour; after then upon availability. • Tour starts from Jerusalem Wednesday and ends in Jerusalem Friday o For pick up OR drop off in Tel-Aviv additional charges will apply for transfers, additional charges will apply for transfers: - $ 107 per person in double; $ 214 for single; $ 35 for third. • The tour will not be operated on the following dates : April 17, 24; October 2, 9 , 16, 23, 2019; January 22, 29; February 29, 2020 . Cancellation fees: 7 days or less prior to departure – No Refund Passengers should arrange their own travel, luggage and health insurance. • Luggage: 1 suitcase and 1 hand bag per person. • Tours are conducted in English only. Gil Tours Travel, Inc. 1511 Walnut St. 2nd fl, Philadelphia PA, 19102 w: www.giltravel.com t: 215-568-6655 t: 1-800-223-6655 f: 215-568-0696 www.facebook.com/giltravel .
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