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HOSTED TOUR PROGRAM (3) Tiberias • (4) PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

•See some of the most sacred religious sights and SYRIA historic attractions found throughout Galilee Tabgha Tiberias 3 Yardenit •Visit ancient wonders in and , ISRAEL Narareth Caesarea Beit Alon the , the rock fortress of Masada, and Beit Shean Tel Aviv West Bank Jerusalem 4 Qumran Bethlehem •Delve into the Old City of Jerusalem as well as the Dead Masada Sea Jewish quarter JORDAN •Marvel at the Dead Sea Scrolls on display at the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book EGYPT (Sinai) •Float in the Dead Sea’s hyper-saline waters and tour the rock fortress of Masada, Herod’s great palace

# - No. of overnight stays For more information, call: 800-935-5000 or visit: www.centralholidays.com DAY 1 I TEL AVIV I GALILEE Arrive at Tel Aviv airport and transfer to your hotel in the Galilee where you will meet your fellow travelers at a special welcome dinner. Overnight Tiberias. (D) DAY 2 I GALILEE I BEIT ALLON I TABGHA I I GALILEE This morning enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, followed by a visit to Beit Allon to view the ancient fishing boat dating back to the first century. Next, it’s on to Tabgha, site of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes, and visit the Church of the Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Continue to Capernaum to see the second century synagogue where preached and where He gathered his disciples. Our next stop is Mount of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount. Then head to also known as Banias where Peter made his confession of Faith and identified Jesus as the Messiah. Return to your hotel where we will savor an included dinner. Overnight Tiberias. (B,D) DAY 3 I GALILEE I NAZARETH I CAESAREA I GALILEE Today you will pass of Galilee on the way to Nazareth where we will visit the Church of The Annunciation and Mary’s well. Head to Muchraka where Elijah’s Altar was situated when he confronted the false prophets of Baal. Continue to Caesarea, built by Herod the Great in 22 BC. Here you will see the Roman Theater, the Aqueduct, and the Herodian port. It was in Caesarea that Cornelius was baptized by Peter and where Paul was brought to trial. On return to your hotel, drive through the Valley of Armageddon and stop at the excavation of Tel Megiddo. Overnight Tiberias. (B,D) DAY 4 I GALILEE I YARDENIT I BEIT SHEAN I BETHLEHEM I JERUSALEM Driving along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, arrive at Yardenit – the Baptismal site on the River Jordan. Then it’s on to the city of Beit Shean (Scythopolis) to see the impressive Roman ruins. Motor along the River , bypassing Jericho to arrive at Bethlehem where you will visit the church of The Nativity, the Milk Grotto, Shepherds Field, and Manger Square. Proceed to your hotel in Baptismal Site on , Yardenit Jerusalem. Overnight Jerusalem. (B,D) DAY 5 I JERUSALEM I DEAD SEA I MASADA I JERUSALEM Travel via the Inn of The Good Samaritan to the lowest point of earth – the Dead Sea. Driving along its shores arrive at Masada, then ascend by INCLUDED FEATURES cable car to the top of the mountain and see Herod’s palace, the food •Meeting and assistance at Ben Gurion International Airport upon storeroom, and the water irrigation system. Continue to Ein Gedi, arrival where King David found shelter from the wrath of King Saul. Weather •Round trip transfers from Ben Gurion Airport to/from your hotel permitting you will have the opportunity to float in the hyper-saline Dead Sea. Next stop is Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were •Hotel accommodations for 7 nights in the hotel category of your discovered. Return to Jerusalem for dinner. Overnight Jerusalem. choice (B,D) •Full Israeli breakfast and dinner daily DAY 6 I JERUSALEM - OLD CITY The day’s exploration commences •6 full days of touring as per the itinerary with an English as you enter the walled old city of Jerusalem through St. Stephen’s speaking guide in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle Gate, visiting the , the Chapel of the Flagellation, and •All entrance fees to the sites described in the itinerary Ecce Home Arch. Walking along the and last Stations of •1 free land package for every 10 full paying passengers the Cross, arrive at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre and view the Gabbatha Pavement. Next, it’s on to the Jewish quarter visiting the Cardo, the wide wall built by King Hezekiah, and the Herodian Bible Land Experience is also available for 6 days/5 nights. Mansion. Proceed to the Temple area – Mount Moriah. See the Please call for full itinerary & prices. Western Wall and visit the Ophel archaeological park and museum. Return to your hotel for dinner. Overnight Jerusalem. (B,D) PREFERRED HOTELS (or similar) DAY 7 I JERUSALEM Full day at leisure. Optional "Voluntourism" activity. Overnight Jerusalem. (B,D) City Nts. Tourist First Class Superior First Class Hotels Hotels Class Hotels DAY 8 I TEL AVIV Visit the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Tiberias 3 Restal Leonardo Caesar Premier Scrolls are on display, and the model of Jerusalem at the time of the 2nd Temple. Head on to the Mount of Scopus, then to the Mount of Jerusalem 4 Prima Park Crowne Plaza Ramada Olives for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Next, visit the Chapel of Ascension, the Garden of , and the Church of All Nations. FROM PRICES Driving along the Kidron Valley you will see the Tombs of Absalom, VALID THRU FEBRUARY 2019 Zecharia, and James. Continue to Mount Zion to visit the Room of The Last Supper and King David’s Tomb. The tour ends at the Garden Tourist Class Hotels: $1,229 Tomb where we will share in Communion service. Tonight, enjoy a First Class Hotels: $1,369 farewell dinner before heading to the airport for your flight home. (If Superior First Class Hotels: $1,499 your flight is the next morning, an additional night at the hotel is required. (B) *Prices are per person, land only based on double occupancy and a minimum of 25 full paying passengers. Price includes 1 free for every 10 full paying passengers. (B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch - (D) Dinner

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