Fascinating Israel
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Day 1 - ARRIVE IN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL Welcome to Tel Aviv! This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2 - TEL AVIV. EXCURSION TO VALLEY OF ELAH - LATRUN - JAFFA Giant Victories Start your journey of discovery with a visit to the Latrun Area to see the site where David was victorious over Goliath and visit the Monastery of the Trappist Monks. Continue to Jaffa and join a guided walking tour of the ancient port city. Free time this evening to explore more of Tel Aviv. (B) 82mi/ 132kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & MYSTERY Explore the ancient port of Jaffa, where biblical stories of Jonah, Solomon, and St. Peter took place. The Israeli city traces its roots to 1800 BC, with mythological tales of Andromeda and Perseus. Today Jaffa features picturesque alleys, art galleries, unique boutiques, ancient buildings, and wonderful landmarks.
Day 3 - TEL AVIV - CAESAREA - ACRE - HAIFA Crusaders & Legendary Leaders Your journey starts today as you depart Tel Aviv to reach Caesarea for a guided sightseeing tour that includes the Roman Amphitheater and Crusader fortress. Continue to Acre and visit the Underground Crusader City with its Crusader Halls and passages. Reach Haifa and visit the UNESCO-listed site of extraordinary beauty - the Baha'i Shrine. (B,D) 62mi/ 100kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES Born Sayyed ?Ali Mu?ammad Shirazi, "The Bab" was the founder of Babism, and endures as the central figures of the Baha?i Faith. He was executed in 1850 along with thousands of his followers by the Persian government which opposed this new movement. The magnificent shrine and ethereal gardens of Baha'i stand as a testament to the revered religious leader where his remains are laid to rest.
Day 4 - HAIFA. EXCURSION TO THE SEA OF GALILEE, MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, CAPERNAUM & KIBBUTZ Faithful Sites & Service A multitude of biblical locations await you today. This morning, visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount. Continue to Capernaum to visit the site where Jesus recruited his first followers before arriving at the Jordan River to visit a Baptismal site. Later, at the Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias) enjoy a [LF] scenic cruise, then visit a Kibbutz to hear a [LF] lecture about Kibbutz life. (B,D) 107mi/ 173kmLOCAL FAVORITE EPIC RIDE Cruise on the historic waters of Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee) with panoramic views of the area. Later, hear about the traditions of the Kibbutz. Hebrew for "gathering,' Kibbutz life dates back thousands of years with quiet and collaborative communities of volunteers from around the world who work to enhance industry or agriculture in a peaceful and harmonious setting.
Day 5 - HAIFA - NAZARETH - CANA - BET SHE'AN - JERUSALEM Miraculous Sites & Ancient Wonders A fascinating day awaits! First travel to Nazareth and visit the Church of the Annunciation and St. Joseph's Church in the city where Jesus lived and worked as a carpenter. Continue to Cana and visit the site of Jesus's first recorded miracle, when he attended a wedding and changed water into wine. Later, visit Bet She'An and explore the ancient city with its Roman and Byzantine relics. (B,D) 147 mi / 235 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT ARCHAEOLOGICAL WONDERS Bet She'an is one of the best-preserved archaeological sites of this region and well worth some time to wander around. Ongoing excavations at this UNESCO World Heritage site reveal time-worn colonnade-style streets, bathhouses, and an auditorium with perfect acoustics.
Day 6 - JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO MASADA & THE DEAD SEA Uplifting Waters & Wonders Today, travel through the Judean wilderness towards the Dead Sea. Admire the views as you ascend by cable car to the spectacular clifftop fortress of Masada. Continue to a Dead Sea resort and [LF] float in the saltwater of the Dead Sea and receive a salt scrub gift. Later, return to Jerusalem. (B) 64 mi / 103 kmLOCAL FAVORITE NATURAL WONDERS Feel weightless as you float effortlessly on the waters of the Dead Sea. This legendary salt lake in the Jordan Rift Valley is fed by the Jordan River, with its salty surface lying 430.5m below sea level - the lowest land-based shores on Earth.
Day 7 - JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO YAD VASHEM - THE ISRAEL MUSEUM - BETHLEHEM Moving History This morning, participate in a moving visit to Yad Vashem, Israel's National Holocaust Museum. Continue to the Israel Museum, a cultural institution featuring art and archaeology. Later, drive to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity, built on the site where Jesus was born. (B,D) 6 mi / 10 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTIN MEMORIUM Yad Vashem (the World Holocaust Remembrance Center) takes its name from the biblical verse, ?And to them will I give in my house and within my walls a memorial and a name (a yad vashem)" - (Isaiah, 56; 5). Here, roughly one million visitors come to remember the millions who were persecuted during WWII. Housing a remarkable collection of historic and personal artifacts, stories, and memorials to the Jewish people who suffered at the hands of the Nazi regime, Yad Vashem leaves a deeply profound impression of remembrance and conviction in the souls of all who visit.
Day 8 - JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO THE OLD CITY History & Mystery Today is dedicated to Jerusalem. Follow your Local Guide for a guided walking tour of the Old City featuring the Garden Tomb, believed to be the tomb from which Jesus rose from the dead, the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Via Dolorosa. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, see the Western Wall, Mount Zion, the Upper Room, and the Tomb of King David. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Jerusalem is totally unique; there is no place like it. A city of tradition, religion, and history, but also increasingly modern culture and heritage. Take in all this while you wander around the maze of streets listening to the story that made it so special even astronaut Neil Armstrong when visiting said, "I am more excited stepping on these stones than stepping on the moon."
Day 9 - JERUSALEM Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Tel Aviv). (B)
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| Tour Duration | 9 Days | ||||||
| Start City: | Tel Aviv | ||||||
| End City: | Jerusalem | ||||||
| Price From | $2,859.00 See in Cart
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| 2027-05-17 | $3,339.00 | See in Cart |
| 2027-05-31 | $3,769.00 | See in Cart |
| 2027-06-14 | $3,399.00 | See in Cart |
| 2027-06-28 | $3,399.00 | See in Cart |
| 2027-07-12 | $3,289.00 | See in Cart |
| 2027-08-30 | $3,299.00 | See in Cart |
| 2027-10-18 | $3,449.00 | See in Cart |
| 2027-10-25 | $3,449.00 | See in Cart |
Features
- Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 6 three-course dinners
- Private Touring
6 guests in a party: $1,550*18 guests in a party: $290*
- Travelers Notes
Special Features Included in this Tour: - Visits in Jerusalem include Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall, the Upper Room of the Last Supper, and King David's tomb. Plus, views of the Garden Tomb, Mount of Olives, and Garden of Gethsemane - Walking tour in the ancient port of Jaffa - Visit to the Roman Theatre and the Crusader Fortress in Caesarea - Visit to Acre's Underground Crusader City - Visit to the Baha'i Shrine and the ethereal gardens in Haifa - [LF] Scenic cruise on Lake Tiberias - Visit to the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth - Visits to Capernaum, Cana, Bet She'An, the Latrun Area, Mount of Beatitudes, and the Jordan River - Cable-car ride and visit to the cliff-top fortress of Masada - Time to float in the saltwater of the [LF] Dead Sea
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ACRE|BET SHE'AN|BETHLEHEM|CAESAREA|CAPERNAUM|CLASSIC|DEAD SEA|FIRST-CLASS|GALILEE|GL_MIDDLE_EAST|GLOBUS|HAIFA|ISRAEL|JAFFA|JERUSALEM|KIBBUTZ|LATRUN|MASADA|MEDITERRANEAN SEA|MIDDLE EAST|MOUNT OF BEATITUDES|NAZARETH|Private Touring|SEA OF GALILEE|TEL AVIV|VALLEY OF ELAH|YAD VASHEM
- Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Israel dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There's always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers"while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you've been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized Israel tour"without the crowds.
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Fascinating Israel
- UNESCO Sites
Baha'i Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee (See Only)|Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity (Bethlehem)|Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route (Bethlehem)|Masada|Old City of Acre|Old city of Jerusalem and its Walls|White City of Tel Aviv - the Modern Movement
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Fascinating Israel
- Notes
Participation in full tour experience may be challenging for guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs due to uneven terrain.
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Fascinating Israel
