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Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada National Park, Dead Sea, Jericho, Tiberias, Capernaum, Nazareth, Acre, Haifa, Caesarea, Tel Aviv-Yafo

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$3,875

7 Days, Guided, 10 Meals

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Overview

Welcome to Israel and the Palestinian Territories, the land of ancient cultures, biblical treasures, thriving cities and delicious local cuisine. Journey from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv with an experienced local leader and gain an understanding of the region's diverse viewpoints. Meet with a refugee family, local business owners and a geopolitical expert along the way. Get a taste of local life with a number of authentic food experiences, and visit major religious and historical sites with insights from local experts. Discover a country with a beautifully preserved past and a vibrant beating heart.

DAYS 7 Days, Guided, 10 Meals
MEALS 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
6 nights accommodation
Services of a trip leader
All on-tour transportations and related fees
Airport transfers (Restrictions apply)

Notes: Pricing is per person, double occupancy, land only, based on October 2, 2024 travel date, Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability

Itinerary

Day 1 - Jerusalem

Day Stop

Jerusalem, Israel

Meal(s)

Dinner

Welcome to Israel! Your journey begins in Jerusalem, a city brimming with ancient history and holy sites. You will be collected from the airport and transferred to your centrally located hotel, where you'll meet your small group and experienced local leader for a 6pm welcome meeting. After your meeting, join your leader on an orientation walk to get acquainted with your home for the next three nights. Discover a captivating city influenced by its multicultural residents who have roots across the world, and leave feeling like a local. Then it's time to get to know your group over an included dinner at a restaurant set in an atmospheric 120-year-old building, serving up traditional and international delights. You may like to try maqluba, one of the region's most celebrated dishes, and find out why the name translates to "upside-down".

Day 2 - Jerusalem

Day Stop

Jerusalem, Israel

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Lunch

Set off on a walk through Jerusalem as your leader shares local knowledge and ancient tales. Enter the Old City and visit Temple Mount Courtyard, where you can see the Dome of the Rock from the outside and Al Aqsa Mosque. Follow the Via Dolorosa along Jesus's path to crucifixion and stop by the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, then visit the remains of the Western Wall on the Temple Mount. Take some time out for lunch to taste one of the most famous hummus in Jerusalem, alongside with salads and falafel, then check out the views from the rooftop of a 19th-century guesthouse. Your evening is free to explore on your own.

Day 3 - Jerusalem

Day Stops

Jerusalem, Israel
Bethlehem

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, drive out to visit the Garden of Gethsemane before stopping at the Mount of Olives, where you'll be treated to incredible views of the Old City. See the Church of All Nations, then continue to Bethlehem. This afternoon, visit the Aida Refugee Camp and join some passionate home cooks for a cooking class. Learn about everyday life for those who live in the camp as you whip up authentic Palestinian dishes with the families of those who were forced to leave their villages during the 1949 Israeli-Arab war. At the end of the class, enjoy your culinary creations during a shared lunch. Return to Bethlehem and see the Church of the Nativity and nearby Shepherds' Fields in Beit Sahour before returning to Jerusalem. Back at the hotel, have a conversation with a geopolitical expert to have a better understanding of the situation in this intriguing land.

Day 4 - Jericho

Day Stops

Masada National Park, Israel
Dead Sea
Jericho

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, head to the clifftop fortress of Masada, where you'll take a cable car to the top. Your leader will explain why this World Heritage-listed site is so important to Jewish people, as a symbol of exile from the Holy Land, of bravery and self-sacrifice. Afterwards, drive to Qumran, an archaeological site on the West Bank, home to major discoveries such as the Dead Sea Scrolls. You'll even have a chance to float in the famously buoyant Dead Sea, which is not only fun but is also believed to provide numerous health benefits. Discover the slow-paced town of Jericho in the West Bank, where people have lived for over 11,000 years. Then onto an activity you won't find in the guidebooks - spend the evening with a local family in Jericho who will serve up a traditional Palestinian home-cooked dinner. Learn about life in this historic city, surrounded by churches and mosques. Hear the stories about daily life and enjoy traditional Palestinian food with your hosts.

Day 5 - Haifa

Day Stops

Tiberias, Israel
Capernaum, Israel
Nazareth, Israel
Acre, Israel
Haifa, Israel

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Say goodbye to Jericho and travel to Tiberias, a holy city sitting on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. If conditions allow, take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee while your leader fills you in on its spiritual significance. Then it's on to Capernaum, where you'll find two ancient synagogues and the church said to have been the home of Saint Peter. Next head to Nazareth, and visit the Church of the Annunciation – it's believed this is the place Mary was told by an angel she would conceive and bear God's son. Enjoy some free time in the Old City to grab lunch. Finally, continue to Haifa, a dynamic city where old and new go hand in hand, and check in to your Feature Stay. More than 100 years old, The Colony Hotel Haifa is located in the city's historic district, just 300m from the UNESCO listed Baha'i Gardens (garden entrance not included). You'll be perfectly placed to catch a glimpse of the famous 19 manicured terraces.

Day 6 - Tel Aviv

Day Stops

Caesarea, Israel
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Today, stop at the former crusader port of Acre. Visit the complex of buildings occupied by the Knights of St John, and take a peek at the secret tunnel of their rivals – the Knights Templar. Continue to Caesarea, once a great port town built by King Herod around 25 BC, the city was eventually abandoned and lost under the desert sands. Thanks to excavations in the 1950s, an amphitheatre, hippodrome, palace, Roman temple and a network of aqueducts are now on display. Arrive in Tel Aviv and spend the afternoon discovering this high-energy city with your leader, visiting the Old City of Jaffa and Peace Square.

Day 7 - Tel Aviv

Departure Dates & Pricing

July 2024

Trip Dates	Duration	Price (USD)
Sat, Jul 20, 2024 - Sat, Jul 27, 2024	7 Days	$3,875 p/p

August 2024

Trip Dates	Duration	Price (USD)
Sat, Aug 10, 2024 - Sat, Aug 17, 2024	7 Days	$3,875 p/p

September 2024

Trip Dates	Duration	Price (USD)
Wed, Sep 4, 2024 - Wed, Sep 11, 2024	7 Days	$4,025 p/p
Wed, Sep 11, 2024 - Wed, Sep 18, 2024	7 Days	$4,025 p/p
Sat, Sep 14, 2024 - Sat, Sep 21, 2024	7 Days	$4,025 p/p
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 - Wed, Sep 25, 2024	7 Days	$4,025 p/p
Sat, Sep 21, 2024 - Sat, Sep 28, 2024	7 Days	$4,180 p/p
Wed, Sep 25, 2024 - Wed, Oct 2, 2024	7 Days	$4,180 p/p
Sat, Sep 28, 2024 - Sat, Oct 5, 2024	7 Days	$4,180 p/p

October 2024

Trip Dates	Duration	Price (USD)
Wed, Oct 16, 2024 - Wed, Oct 23, 2024	7 Days	$4,180 p/p
Sat, Oct 19, 2024 - Sat, Oct 26, 2024	7 Days	$4,180 p/p
Wed, Oct 23, 2024 - Wed, Oct 30, 2024	7 Days	$4,180 p/p
Sat, Oct 26, 2024 - Sat, Nov 2, 2024	7 Days	$4,180 p/p
Wed, Oct 30, 2024 - Wed, Nov 6, 2024	7 Days	$4,180 p/p

November 2024

Trip Dates	Duration	Price (USD)
Sat, Nov 2, 2024 - Sat, Nov 9, 2024	7 Days	$4,025 p/p
Wed, Nov 6, 2024 - Wed, Nov 13, 2024	7 Days	$4,025 p/p
Sat, Nov 9, 2024 - Sat, Nov 16, 2024	7 Days	$4,025 p/p
Wed, Nov 13, 2024 - Wed, Nov 20, 2024	7 Days	$4,025 p/p
Sat, Nov 16, 2024 - Sat, Nov 23, 2024	7 Days	$4,025 p/p
Wed, Nov 20, 2024 - Wed, Nov 27, 2024	7 Days	$3,875 p/p
Sat, Nov 23, 2024 - Sat, Nov 30, 2024	7 Days	$3,875 p/p
Wed, Nov 27, 2024 - Wed, Dec 4, 2024	7 Days	$3,875 p/p
Sat, Nov 30, 2024 - Sat, Dec 7, 2024	7 Days	$3,875 p/p

December 2024

Trip Dates	Duration	Price (USD)
Sat, Dec 7, 2024 - Sat, Dec 14, 2024	7 Days	$3,875 p/p
Sat, Dec 28, 2024 - Sat, Jan 4, 2025	7 Days	$3,875 p/p

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Itinerary

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Day Stop

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Day 1 - Jerusalem

Day 2 - Jerusalem

Day 3 - Jerusalem

Day 4 - Jericho

Day 5 - Haifa

Day 6 - Tel Aviv

Day 7 - Tel Aviv