Fascinating Israel

Fascinating Israel

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Fascinating Israel

9 Days Starting in Tel Aviv, Israel and ending in Jerusalem, Israel

Visiting: Tel Aviv, Sea of Galilee, Haifa, Jerusalem, Middle East

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

QC-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Activities:

Walking

From: $2499 $2305 Operator discount: -$194

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Fascinating Israel" tour, a cultural journey through the heart of Israel's most iconic and historic sites. Begin in Tel Aviv with a welcome dinner at Herods Hotel, then explore the ancient port of Jaffa and the Valley of Elah. Visit the Roman Theatre in Caesarea, the Crusader Fortress in Acre, and the Baha'i Shrine in Haifa. Experience the spiritual sites around the Sea of Galilee, including the Mount of Beatitudes and Capernaum. Discover Nazareth, Cana, and the ancient city of Bet She'an before heading to Jerusalem. Enjoy a scenic drive to Masada and the Dead Sea, and explore Jerusalem's Old City, Yad Vashem, and the Israel Museum. Conclude your journey with a farewell dinner in Jerusalem, staying at the Dan Boutique. This tour offers a blend of photography, religious and spiritual experiences, and visits to art galleries and museums, all while traveling comfortably by coach.

Highlights

  • See the site of David’s victory over Goliath and visit the Monastery of the Trappist Monks in Latrun.

  • Take a walking tour of the ancient port of Jaffa.

  • Visit the Roman Theatre and the Crusader Fortress in Caesarea.

  • Explore the Baha’i Shrine in Haifa.

  • Visit the site where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount at the Mount of Beatitudes.

  • Explore the ancient city of Bet She’an including the Roman and Byzantine relics.

  • Take a cable-car ride to visit the cliff-top fortress of Masada.

  • Float in the saltwater of the Dead Sea and receive a salt scrub gift.

Places You'll See

Herods Hotel Tel Aviv

Dan Panorama

Dan Boutique

Herods Hotel Tel Aviv

Dan Panorama

Dan Boutique

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Tel Aviv,Israel

Location: Tel Aviv

Accommodation Name: Herods Hotel Tel Aviv

Meals Included: Dinner

This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Day 2: Tel Aviv. Excursion To Valley Of Elah,Latrun,Jaffa

Location: Tel Aviv

Accommodation Name: Herods Hotel Tel Aviv

Meals Included: Breakfast

LATRUN AREA See the site of David’s victory over Goliath and visit the Monastery of the Trappist Monks.JAFFA Take a walking tour of the ancient port. 82mi/ 132km

Day 3: Tel Aviv,Caesarea,Acre,Haifa

Location: Tel Aviv

Accommodation Name: Dan Panorama

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

CAESAREA Visit the Roman Theatre and the Crusader Fortress.ACRE Visit the Underground Crusader City.HAIFA Explore the Baha’i Shrine. 62mi/ 100km

Day 4: Haifa. Excursion To The Sea Of Galilee,Mount Of Beatitudes,Capernaum & Kibbutz

Location: Sea of Galilee

Accommodation Name: Dan Panorama

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

MOUNT OF BEATITUDES Explore the site where Jesus delivered his iconic Sermon on the Mount.CAPERNAUM Visit the site where Jesus recruited his first followers.JORDAN RIVER Visit a baptismal site.SEA OF GALILEE See Lake Tiberias before a [LF] scenic cruise. Hear a [LF] lecture on Kibbutz life. 107mi/ 173km

Day 5: Haifa,Nazareth,Cana,Bet She’An,Jerusalem

Location: Haifa

Accommodation Name: Dan Boutique

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

NAZARETH Visit the Church of the Annunciation.CANA Visit the site of Jesus’ first recorded miracle.BET SHE’AN Explore the ancient city including the Roman and Byzantine relics.Stop for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. 147 mi / 235 km

Day 6: Jerusalem. Excursion To Masada & The Dead Sea

Location: Jerusalem

Accommodation Name: Dan Boutique

Meals Included: Breakfast

JERUSALEM Take a scenic drive through the Judean wilderness en route to the Dead Sea.MASADA Take a cable-car ride to visit the cliff-top fortress.DEAD SEA [LF] Float in the saltwater of the Dead Sea and receive a salt scrub gift. Return to Jerusalem. 64 mi / 103 km

Day 7: Jerusalem. Excursion To Yad Vashem,The Israel Museum,Bethlehem

Location: Jerusalem

Accommodation Name: Dan Boutique

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

JERUSALEM Visit Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum.BETHLEHEM Take an orientation tour and visit the Church of Nativity. 6 mi / 10 km

Day 8: Jerusalem. Excursion To The Old City

Location: Jerusalem

Accommodation Name: Dan Boutique

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

JERUSALEM Take a guided walking tour of the Old City includes the Garden Tomb, Mount of Olives, and the Garden of Gethsemane. Follow the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Stop at the Western Wall. Walk to Mount Zion and visit the Upper Room where Jesus and his disciples had the last supper. Visit the tomb of King David. Farewell dinner at your hotel.

Day 9: Jerusalem

Location: Jerusalem

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Tel Aviv).

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Stay at Herods Hotel in Tel Aviv, Dan Panorama in Haifa, and Dan Boutique in Jerusalem.

  • Meals

    Full buffet breakfast daily and 6 three-course dinners.

  • Guided Tours

    Guided walking tours and visits to various historical and cultural sites including the Monastery of the Trappist Monks, the Baha'i Shrine, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

  • Transportation

    Transportation to various locations including Valley of Elah, Latrun, Jaffa, Caesarea, Acre, Haifa, Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, Cana, Bet She'an, Masada, and the Dead Sea.

  • Special Experiences

    Scenic cruise on the Sea of Galilee, cable-car ride to Masada, and floating in the Dead Sea with a salt scrub gift.

  • Small Group Discoveries

    Limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure, ensuring extra space and personalized experiences.

  • UNESCO Sites

    Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls, Masada, and the Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

What's Not Included

  • Flights

    International and domestic flights are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.

  • Optional Activities

    Any optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.

Meals

Full buffet breakfast daily; 6 three-course dinners

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.

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

Accommodation

Tel Aviv: Herods Hotel Tel Aviv, Haifa: Dan Panorama, Jerusalem: Dan Boutique

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.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    You will stay at Herods Hotel in Tel Aviv, Dan Panorama in Haifa, and Dan Boutique in Jerusalem.

  • What activities are included on the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel in Tel Aviv.

  • What will we do in the Latrun area?

    In the Latrun area, you will see the site of David’s victory over Goliath and visit the Monastery of the Trappist Monks.

  • What historical sites will we visit in Caesarea?

    In Caesarea, you will visit the Roman Theatre and the Crusader Fortress.

  • What can I expect to see in Acre?

    In Acre, you will visit the Underground Crusader City.

  • What unique experience is included at the Sea of Galilee?

    At the Sea of Galilee, you will see Lake Tiberias before a scenic cruise and hear a lecture on Kibbutz life.

  • What significant locations will we visit in Jerusalem on the last day?

    In Jerusalem, you will take a guided walking tour of the Old City, including the Garden Tomb, Mount of Olives, and the Garden of Gethsemane. You will follow the Via Dolorosa, visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, stop at the Western Wall, walk to Mount Zion, visit the Upper Room where Jesus and his disciples had the last supper, and visit the tomb of King David.

  • What special activity is planned at the Dead Sea?

    At the Dead Sea, you will float in the saltwater and receive a salt scrub gift.

  • What is included in the meals during the tour?

    The tour includes a full buffet breakfast daily and 6 three-course dinners.

  • What is the Small-Group Discovery option?

    The Small-Group Discovery option is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure, offering extra space between travelers while still providing up-close experiences. It includes all features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, with an expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides ensuring health and safety.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

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My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

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Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

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28-Dec-2022

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Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

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11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

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