Heritage of the Holyland Tour
Heritage of the Holyland Tour
Heritage of the Holyland Tour
8 Days Starting and ending in Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv
Visiting: Jaffa, Caesarea, Megiddo National Park, Tiberias, Yardenit, Capernaum, Tabgha, Mount of Beatitudes, Golan Heights, Banias (Panias) Fall, Nazareth, Beit Alfa, Jericho, Jerusalem, Masada National Park, Dead Sea, Bethlehem, Ein Karem
Tour operator:
Tour code:
30
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 40
Age range:
5-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat, Kosher
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Discover sites of biblical and historical importance on our Heritage tour - a 7 night guided tour of the Holy Land with a focus on Christianity. Visit sites that played an important role in Jesus’ life – Bethlehem; Capernaum, Tabgha and the Mount of Beatitudes on the shores of the Sea of Galilee; Nazareth and Cana; Jerusalem - including the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Via Dolorosa, Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Other key sites visited on the tour include Caesarea, Megiddo (Armageddon), Qumran, Masada and the Dead Sea
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival
Location: Ben Gurion Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
• The beginning of your journey in the Holy Land.
• Upon arrival you will meet our representative and be transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv.
Day 2 : Tel Aviv / Sea Of Galilee / Tiberias
Location: Jaffa, Caesarea, Megiddo National Park, Tiberias
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
• CTO's tour guide will pick you up from your hotel.
• Visit the port city of Jaffa (Joppa) where we will take a short walking tour in picturesque alleys of the old, fortified town. Pass by the house of Simon the Tanner and marvel at the views from the hill top.
• Drive north along the coastal road - Via Maris, to the archaeological ruins of Caesarea, built by Herod the Great in honor of Augustus Caesar.
• From here we go on to visit Megiddo where the book of Revelations mentions a great battle at the place called "Armageddon", an ancient city inhabited continuously for more than five millennia (6000-500 B.C.).
• Drive eastwards, towards the Sea of Galilee, descending to Tiberias, regarded as one of the four Holy cities in Judaism, where the Jewish Talmud - the primary source of Jewish religious law - was compiled, with tombs of Rabbis scattered across the city.
• Overnight in Tiberias.
Day 3 : Sea Of Galilee & Golan Heights
Location: Yardenit, Capernaum, Tabgha, Mount of Beatitudes, Golan Heights, Banias (Panias) Fall, Tiberias
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Drive to the southern part of the Sea of Galilee to visit the Yardenit Baptismal Site.
• Visit the sites on the north shore, the stage for many of the events in Jesus' life.
• Drive along the shore of the sea to Capernaum – known as “His Town”, the center of Jesus’ ministry, where he spent much time healing the sick and performing miracles.
• On to Tabgha, the site of Christ’s miracle of feeding the 5,000, visiting the Church of Multiplication, where the mosaic floor depicts a basket with loaves and two fishes and the Church of the Primacy of St Peter, commemorating Jesus' reinstatement of Peter as chief among the Apostles.
• Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the sea, where Jesus preached the “Sermon on the Mount” and it is believed that he picked his 12 apostles.
• Ascend to the Golan Heights for a panoramic view of the peaks of Mt. Hermon and the rugged Golan plateau.
• Visit Banias (Caesarea Philippi), one of the sources of the River Jordan, where Jesus took his disciples, revealing his purpose and His Church before his last trip to Jerusalem, and where Simon identified Jesus as the Messiah.
• Return to Tiberias for another night in town.
Day 4 : Nazareth / Jordan Valley / Beit Alpha / Jerusalem
Location: Nazareth, Beit Alfa, Jericho, Jerusalem
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Sail on a boat on the Sea of Galilee to experience the tranquility and scenery little changed during the past 2000 years (subject to conditions and fee).
• Travel through the Galilee to Nazareth, where Jesus spent his childhood, and the Church of Annunciation, built on the site where archaeologists believe the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary. You will also see Mary’s Well and Joseph’s Church.
• Visit the ancient synagogue at Beit Alpha, located at the foot of the northern slopes of the Gilboa Mountains which has one of most preserved and beautiful mosaics in Israel.
• Drive through the Jordan Valley, passing by Jericho, before ascending through the Judean Mountains to Jerusalem.
• Overnight at your Jerusalem hotel.
Day 5 : Masada & Dead Sea
Location: Jerusalem, Masada National Park, Dead Sea
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Through remarkable scenery of the Dead Sea we travel to Masada which is situated on an isolated cliff in the Judean Desert. The site was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.
• Ascend by cable car to the fortress, which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, King Herod’s palace, the synagogue, bathhouse and much more. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea below.
• Visit the site of the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
• Nearly 1,300 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on the earth’s surface. Bring your swimsuit as if weather permits it’s possible to “float” on the salty, mineral rich, water.
• Return to Jerusalem for an overnight.
Day 6 : Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Ein Karem
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Start the day at the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit to the beautifully renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple.
• Enjoy Ein Karem; a picturesque village in the south western outskirts of Jerusalem. This small village has great significance in Christian traditions, since this is where according to tradition John the Baptist was born.
• Visit Yad Vashem the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established in 1953, located at the foot of Mt. Hertzl.
• Visit Bethlehem - the birthplace of Jesus at the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square.
• Return to your Jerusalem hotel.
Day 7 : Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Enter the Old City of Jerusalem where you will see the Western Wall and the actual site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount.
• Walk the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, housing both the traditional site of Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection.
• To the southwest, just outside the Old City, is Mount Zion, with the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper.
• Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus spent his last night and was betrayed by Judas.
• Enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem - the holy city for each of the world’s three great religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam, from atop the Mount of Olives.
• Return to your hotel for overnight.
Day 8 : Departure
Location: Ben Gurion Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for international departure.
What's Included
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Accommodation
7 nights hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Assistance at the airport upon arrival. Transfers from/to airport on arrival and departure.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary while touring.
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Fully Guided
Service of a Government licensed, professional guide on all touring days.
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Meals – Breakfast Only
Daily buffet breakfast in the hotel dining room. (Optional dinner supplement available).
What's Not Included
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Drinks with Meals
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Tipping and Gratuities
Optional Extras
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6 Dinner Supplement
Dinners taken in the hotel dining room (buffet style) are available to book as extra. When including dinner supplement no dinners are included on first night).
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes. As soon as your reservation has been processed, we will contact you with all of the necessary information regarding accommodation and airport procedures.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We GUARANTEE that every tour will operate as long as there is a minimum of 2 travellers.
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Are flights included in this tour?
Flights are not included in this tour.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes - Transfers on arrival and departure are included in this tour.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
The local guide is an English speaking, professional, licensed tour guide.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
There is no limit to luggage, however we would appreciate if you advise us should you have more than 2 suitcases per person for storage in the bus during travelling between accommodations.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Entrance fees to all of the sites visited on the itinerary are included in the price. The only exception is the boat ride on the Sea of Galilee which is operated according to weather conditions and paid for at the time of sailing as long as it goes ahead. (Approx. US$10).
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Israeli shekels are the local currency should you wish to buy snacks/beverages or souvenirs etc. However, nearly all outlets will also accept US Dollars.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children above the age of 5 years old are permitted to join the tour.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We are able to help you with any pre or post tour accommodation and are able to guarantee that you will stay in the same hotel that the tour will start or finish if required, so that you will not have to move hotels.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, the touring vehicle is air conditioned.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
There is a supplement for solo travellers. Our tours provide private rooms for solo travellers. We do not provide the option to join the room of other travellers on our tours.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no specific vaccinations required to enter Israel.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
While most nationalities receive tourist visas on arrival, certain nationalities require visas arranged in advance to enter Israel. Please check with the relevant consulates for each country or ask us to give you the information.
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Will we be met on arrival?
On arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, you will be met immediately after passport control by our representative, who will direct you to receive your luggage and then escort you to the driver who will be waiting to take you to your hotel. For departure, your driver will wait for you at the hotel to take you to the airport.
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