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SUNDAY
Arrival Tel Aviv
Upon arrival at Ben Gurion International airport you will be met by our representative who will escort you to the transportation desk where your car awaits to take you to your hotel.
Overnight Tel Aviv. |
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MONDAY
Caesarea - Megiddo - Haifa - Acre - Kibbutz
Depart Tel Aviv and drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, capital of Judea under the Romans. Visit the excavations of the ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct. Continue to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon; Visit the archaeological excavations including the well-preserved water supply system. Drive to Haifa; view the Persian Gardens at the Bahai Temple. From Haifa, drive to Acre to visit the ancient city and harbor. Continue to Kibbutz Lavi for overnight. |
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TUESDAY
Mt. of Beatitudes - Tabgha - Capernaum - Kursi - Caesarea Philippi
Enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, then view the fishermen’s boat dated to Jesus time. Visit the Mt. Of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on The Mount, then travel to Tabgha, site of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes. Proceed to Capernaum, the city of Jesus and Peter, and visit the 2nd century synagogue. On to the Banias also known as Caesarea Philippi. Return to Tiberias for dinner. Overnight Tiberias.
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WEDNESDAY
Yardenit - Cana - Nazareth - Beit Shean - Jerusalem
Start the day with a visit to Yardenit, the Baptismal center on the Jordan River. Drive to Cana of Galilee to see the Church of The First Miracle. Continue to Nazareth to visit the Church of The Annunciation and Mary’s Well. Visit the Nazareth Village, a place that brings to life a farm and Galilee village, recreating Nazareth as it was 2000 years ago.
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THURSDAY
Dead Sea - Masada - Qumran
Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point of earth, and along its shore to the fortress of Masada. You will view the 3 dimension museum theater, then, ride the cable car to the top of the mountain to see Herod’s fortress-palace, synagogue, bathhouses, and more.
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FRIDAY
New City of Jerusalem - Bethlehem
Drive to Ein Karem and visit the Church of St. John the Baptist. Continue to Yad Vashem Memorial to the Holocaust, visit the Shrine of The Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are on display, and the model of Jerusalem during the times of the 2nd Temple. Situation permitting, drive to Bethlehem to visit the Church of The Nativity, Manger Square, and view Shepherds Field. Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight Jerusalem.
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SATURDAY
Old City of Jerusalem
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic of the city. Visit the Chapel of Ascension, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Church of All Nations. Continue to the Pool of Bethesda and the Church of St. Anne. Walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of The Holy Sepulcher. Proceed to the area of Temple Mount – see the Western (Wailing) Wall and, situation permitting, visit Mt. Moriah to view the Dome of The Rock. On to the archaeological park – the excavations at the foot of the Southern Wall of the Temple Mount; view the original staircase of Hulda Gate which led to the Temple, the Herodian street, Robinson’s Arch, and much more.
Continue to Mount Zion and visit the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, King David Tomb, and the Room of The Last Supper. The tour ends with a visit to the Garden Tomb. Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight Jerusalem.
SUNDAY
Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure
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| Terms and Conditions 2010 |
| 1. All prices are per passenger in US dollars. |
| 2. Hotel rooms are standard ROH basis rooms. |
| 3. Programs are based on half board basis. |
| 4. Participants are allowed one piece of luggage and one carry-on bag per person. |
| 5. Tours are guaranteed departures with minimum booking of 2 passengers. |
| 6. No refunds will be made for unused services: hotel, meals, tours, transfers, etc. |
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| Rates include: |
| Meet and greet upon arrival. |
| Arrival and departure transfers from/to Ben Gurion airport. |
| Touring as per itinerary in deluxe tourist air-conditioned vehicles. |
| Licensed English speaking guide on touring days. |
| Entrance fees per itinerary of each program. |
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| Rates do NOT include: |
| Tips |
| Porterage |
| Lunches and dinners unless specified |
| Insurance |
| International Airfare |
