Highlights of Israel, German-speaking guide

Highlights of Israel, German-speaking guide

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Highlights of Israel, German-speaking guide

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

Visiting: Jerusalem

Tour operator:

Holiday Travel

Tour code:

114170

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

10-99

Tour operated in:

, German

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $2223

NB: Prices correct on 22-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

During this eight-day tour, discover the incredible highlights of Israel. Beginning in the vibrant city of Tel Aviv, drive below sea-level to visit the Dead Sea and explore ancient archaeological ruins and charming villages. Then discover the wonders of Jerusalem and its history.

Highlights

  • : Jerusalem: Israel’s capital is a city of tradition, religion and history, but also of modern culture and heritage

  • Nazareth: Nazareth, located in Israel’s Galilee region, is not only home to over a dozen important Christian sites, it is also as Israel’s largest Arab city, and it’s filled with fascinating cultural sites and experiences to discover

  • Galilee: One of the most beautiful regions of Israel, Galilee is characterised by its beautiful landscapes, amazing natural formations, historical sites, and charming villages

  • Tel Aviv: This city that never sleeps combines sandy Mediterranean beaches with top-notch nightclubs, a buzzing cultural and culinary scene, fascinating architecture and an international mindset

  • Acre: The Old City of Acre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it encapsulated the tumultuous history of Israel possibly better than any other city in the country

  • Haifa: Haifa is Israel’s third largest city, beautifully set on the slopes of Mount Carmel facing the Mediterranean Sea, often nicknamed ‘Israel’s San Francisco’

  • Caesarea: The ancient Herodian port city of Caesarea features amazing harbour ruins, beautiful beaches, and impressive modern residences

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Tel Aviv – Jerusalem (60 Kms – 1 Hr)

Location: Jerusalem

Accommodation Name: Prima Park or similar 3*, Prima Kings or similar 4*

Upon arriving at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, meet your tour representative, who will be waiting for you after passport control holding a sign with your name on it. Our representative will guide you to pick up your luggage and then escort you through customs to meet your driver, who will transfer you to your hotel in Jerusalem. Then spend the rest of the day at leisure, becoming acquainted with your vibrant new surroundings. Perhaps hit the streets and start exploring the culture, history and gastronomy Jerusalem has to offer, or relax at the hotel making the most of the available services.

Overnight in Jerusalem

Day 2 : Jerusalem – Bethlehem - Jerusalem (20 Kms – 2 Hrs)

Location: Jerusalem

Accommodation Name: Prima Park or similar 3*, Prima Kings or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel before heading out to explore the fascinating city of Jerusalem. Walk into the Old City through the famous Jaffa Gate to visit the renewed Jewish Quarter, the Western Wall, the Temple area, and the many colourful bazaars that line the alley walls. Walk along the Via Dolorosa, stopping at each of the Stations of the Cross, to eventually reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Then visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Judas betrayed Jesus, in the heart of a neighbourhood in downtown Jerusalem. In the afternoon, take a bus to visit the city of Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity. Admire the view of the Shepherd's Fields and then return to Jerusalem for dinner.

Overnight in Jerusalem

Day 3 : Jerusalem: New City Tour

Location: Jerusalem

Accommodation Name: Prima Park or similar 3*, Prima Kings or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel, start the day by contemplating a panoramic view of Jerusalem from atop the Mount of Olives. Then visit Mount Zion, where you’ll visit the traditional tomb of King David and the location of the Last Supper. Continue then to the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are preserved, and then visit the beautifully constructed model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, which shows us what the city looked like during the times of the Second Temple. After the museum, walk through the courtyard of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) and pass the Hebrew University before eventually visiting Yad Vashem, the memorial to the six million Jews who were killed during the Holocaust. It was established in 1953 and is located at the foot of Mount Herzl. At the end of the visit, return to the city for dinner.

Overnight in Jerusalem

Day 4 : Jerusalem – Tiberias – Galilee (200 Kms – 2.5 Hrs)

Accommodation Name: Kibbutz Hotel or similar 3*, Kibbutz Hotel or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, drive through the Judean Desert and the Jordan Valley until you reach Tiberias, a fascinating location known for its thermal baths and for being an ancient hub of Jewish scribes. Then skirt the wonderful shores of the Sea of Galilee until you reach Capernaum, where you will visit its ancient synagogue and what once was the home of Saint Peter. Later in the afternoon, drive on to your hotel in the Galilee, check in and end the day with dinner.

Overnight in Galilee.

Day 5 : Galilee – Nazareth - Galilee (50 Kms – 1 Hr)

Accommodation Name: Kibbutz Hotel or similar 3*, Kibbutz Hotel or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today breakfast is followed by an uphill drive to the Golan Heights, passing by a number of quaint Druze villages on the way. Visit a former Syrian fortification on these imposing mountaintops, and then discover the delights of an Israeli wine country experience, surrounded by breath-taking views. Continue afterwards to Safed, a city known for being a historical centre of Kabbalah. Walk through its mystical alleys to visit a synagogue and a little hidden artists’ colony. Finally, proceed to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation as well as other holy places that can be found in the area. At the end of the visit, return to Galilee for dinner at the hotel.

Overnight in Galilee

Day 6 : Galilee – Acre – Haifa – Caesarea – Tel Aviv (124 Kms - 2 Hrs)

Accommodation Name: Leonardo Beach or similar 3*, Metropolitan or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After charging your batteries with breakfast, drive through the hills of the Galilee region westwards to Acre. There you will visit an old Crusader stronghold and several mediaeval fortifications. Continue then to Haifa, where you will ascend Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the city and visit the Baha'i Shrine, the Persian Garden and the bay. Proceed then to drive down along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea to visit its ancient Roman Theatre and Crusader fortress known as the masterpiece of Herod the Great. At the end of the day, upon arrival in Tel Aviv, check in and have dinner at the hotel. 

Overnight in Tel Aviv

Day 7 : Tel Aviv - Masada & Dead Sea- Tel Aviv (350 Kms – 5 Hrs)

Accommodation Name: Leonardo Beach or similar 3*, Metropolitan or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After waking up to breakfast at the hotel, drive via the Dead Sea and Arad to Masada, Israel’s foremost archaeological excavation site. Ascend the hill via cable-car to enjoy a comprehensive visit during which you will learn all about the ancient rituals, politics and culture of the people who inhabited this desert fortress, the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, the bathhouse and the cisterns, and enjoy the mesmerising view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea – which, incidentally, if your next destination. Descend to the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea, to experience its mineral-rich slimy black mud and to float in its salty waters. At the end of the visit, drive back to Tel Aviv for dinner at the hotel.

Overnight in Tel Aviv

Day 8 : Departure Tel Aviv

Meals Included: Breakfast

We have reached the final day of this tour! Enjoy one last breakfast at the hotel before your transfer drives you to the airport, where you’ll bid farewell to Israel and board your flight back home. 

Breakfast included.

What's Included

TOUR GUIDE:

  • Operated with a German-speaking guide on a shared basis 

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 7 nights’ accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS 

Day 1-3 Jerusalem:

Standard Hotel Category = Prima Park or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category =  Prima Kings or similar 4*

Day 4-5 Galilee:

Standard Hotel Category = Kibbutz Hotel or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category =  Kibbutz Hotel or similar 4*

Day 6-7 Tel Aviv:

Standard Hotel Category = Leonardo Beach or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category =  Metropolitan or similar 4*

MEALS:

  • 7 breakfasts 
  • 6 dinners 

TRANSPORT:

  • Transfer from / to airport on arrival and departure on shared basis
  • Sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned motor-coach
  • Cable-car in Masada

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

  • All entrance fees and visits indicated as included: visit to the renewed Jewish Quarter, the Western Wall, the Temple area, the colourful bazaars and the Garden of Gethsemane, Mount Zion, the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book and Yad Vashem in Jerusalem; visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem; visit to a former Syrian fortification in Galilee and visit to the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth; visit to an old Crusader stronghold and mediaeval fortifications in Acre; visit to the Baha'i Shrine in Haifa; visit to the excavations, Herod’s palace, synagogue, bathhouse and cisterns in Masada.

What's Not Included

  • Porterage at the airport
  • Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff
  • Lunches and beverages with meals
  • Travel, medical or baggage insurance
  • Optional tours and activities

Requirements

Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in Israel. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings or at the Western Wall. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay. 



Please Note

  • Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible changes of hotels and/or itinerary
  • Please take note that Entrance to Yad Vashem is not permitted for children 0 to 10 years.
  • Hotel early check-out, early check-in, late check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms are all subject to availability and not guaranteed
  • Please note that hotel classification is as per Israeli standards.
  • No refunds for unused services. Splitting the package is not allowed.
  • Please note that Single rooms are available on request.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS 

Day 1-3 Jerusalem:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Prima Park or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category =  Prima Kings or similar 4*

Day 4-5 Galilee:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Kibbutz Hotel or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category =  Kibbutz Hotel or similar 4*

Day 6-7 Tel Aviv:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Leonardo Beach or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category =  Metropolitan or similar 4*

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS 

Day 1-3 Jerusalem:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Prima Park or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category =  Prima Kings or similar 4*

Day 4-5 Galilee:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Kibbutz Hotel or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category =  Kibbutz Hotel or similar 4*

Day 6-7 Tel Aviv:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Leonardo Beach or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category =  Metropolitan or similar 4*

Mode of Transport

Travel conveniently with shared airport transfers, modern air-conditioned motor-coach for sightseeing, and a cable-car ride in Masada.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights of comfortable accommodation with options ranging from 3-star hotels like Prima Park in Jerusalem, Kibbutz Hotel in Galilee, and Leonardo Beach in Tel Aviv, to 4-star hotels like Prima Kings, Kibbutz Hotel, and Metropolitan.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of guide will be provided during the tour?

    The tour will be operated with a German-speaking guide on a shared basis.

  • What type of accommodation is included in the tour?

    The tour includes 7 nights' accommodation with options for standard and superior hotel categories in Jerusalem, Galilee, and Tel Aviv.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package includes 7 breakfasts and 6 dinners.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    Transportation includes transfers from/to the airport on arrival and departure on a shared basis, sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned motor-coach, and a cable-car ride in Masada.

  • Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?

    Yes, all entrance fees and visits indicated in the itinerary are included, such as visits to the renewed Jewish Quarter, the Western Wall, the Temple area, the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book, Yad Vashem, the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, and many more.

  • What activities are planned for the first day of the tour?

    Upon arrival at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, you will meet your tour representative and be transferred to your hotel in Jerusalem. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Jerusalem or relax at the hotel.

  • What will we visit in Jerusalem on the second day?

    On the second day, you will explore the Old City of Jerusalem, including the renewed Jewish Quarter, the Western Wall, the Temple area, the colourful bazaars, the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Garden of Gethsemane. In the afternoon, you will visit Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity.

  • What is the itinerary for the visit to Galilee?

    In Galilee, you will visit Tiberias, Capernaum, the Golan Heights, a former Syrian fortification, an Israeli wine country, Safed, and Nazareth, including the Church of the Annunciation.

  • What historical sites will we visit in Acre and Haifa?

    In Acre, you will visit an old Crusader stronghold and mediaeval fortifications. In Haifa, you will visit the Baha'i Shrine, the Persian Garden, and enjoy a panoramic view of the city from Mount Carmel.

  • What can we expect during the visit to Masada and the Dead Sea?

    In Masada, you will ascend via cable-car to visit the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, the bathhouse, and the cisterns. You will also enjoy the view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. At the Dead Sea, you can experience its mineral-rich mud and float in its salty waters.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers

  • Are Visa fees included in the price?

    No, visa fees are not included

  • What does the price include?

    What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.

  • Are flights included in the tour?

    No, they are not included

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.

  • Do you offer any travel insurance?

    We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure. 

  • Is there any option for solo traveller?

    Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.

  • When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

    Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival

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    Holiday Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of holiday travel charges.

    Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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