First Day: Jerusalem Old and New
Tour begins with a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Continue for a walking tour of the Old City which includes Mount Zion, the Cardo, Via Dolorosa (The Stations of the Cross), the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Western (Wailing) Wall. In the afternoon, visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum.
Second Day: Massada and Dead Sea Excursion
Drive via the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea area. Visit Massada, the fortress of King Herod and the last stronghold of the Zealots. Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea (the lowest point on earth) to Ein Gedi Spa to enjoy its therapeutic qualities as the rich mineral hot springs, the therapeutic mud and to enjoy the unique experience of floating on the rich mineral water of the Dead Sea.
The heart of the city, concentrating on its best-known sites. Tour begins with a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Continue for a walking tour of the Old City which includes Mount Zion, the Cardo, Via Dolorosa (The Stations of the Cross), the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Western (Wailing) Wall.
Drive along the coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman capital and port. Enjoy a walking tour of the theatre and the archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Megiddo national park, also known as Armageddon. Learn the impressive history of the site that served as a battle field from Egyptian through Assyrian and Israeli times.
Admire the fascinating view of Jezreel Valley. Onto Haifa for a scenic view of the City, the Port and the magnificent Bahai Gardens and Shrine. Drive to Acre, the Old City recognized by UNESCO as world heritage site; Walk through the market, the mosque and the old port; Visit the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt and learn about their fascinating history and culture.
Visit the Diaspora museum ; Drive around the main streets of Tel Aviv, center of business and entertainment of Israel, also known as the "White City" and declared by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site . Stop at Rabin's square, place of assassination of prime minister Itzhak Rabin. Continue to Old Jaffa, an 8000 year old port city; Visit the ancient ruins and walk along the restored artists' quarter.
Visit Neve Tzedek, the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv, built in 1887 and Nahalat Benyamin, the pedestrian street of the city with its musicians, handmade jewellery and artifacts. Next, stop at Sheinkin, the lively and colorful street specially known with the unique shops, café life and youthful ambiance. Return to point of departure.
Depart Tel Aviv via the coastal road and the landscape of the lower Galilee to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the church of Annunciation and the church of St. Joseph. Continue, via Kana, to Tiberias, the lovely resort town on the Sea of Galilee. Drive along the Kineret Lake to visit Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught. Continue to Tabgha, the site of the miracle of fish and loaves located at the foot of the Golan Heights. Proceed to Yardenit, the famous baptismal site where the Jordan River flows out of the Sea of Galilee towards the Dead Sea. Return to point of departure.
Disfruta de esta excursión de jornada completa desde Tel Aviv que combina una relajante visita a un spa en el Mar Muerto, una visita a las cuevas de Qumrán, donde se hallaron los manuscritos del Mar Muerto y una excursión por Jericó, la ciudad más antigua del mundo. Aunque esta excursión consiste principalmente en pasar un día relajado en el Mar Muerto, las visitas adicionales hacen de este viaje una profunda experiencia llena de significado histórico.
Al atravesar el desierto de Judea en dirección hacia el Mar Muerto conocerás el auténtico paisaje de Israel. Un terreno áspero y desolador a la vez que espectacular, este desierto contrasta con sus afilados riscos y desfiladeros. Bajaremos por una escarpada pendiente hasta el Mar Muerto, donde se encuentra el punto más bajo de la tierra, a 427 metros bajo el nivel del mar. Allí tendrás ocasión de visitar una tienda del Mar Muerto y adquirir algunos de los productos terapéuticos exclusivos de esta área. Después, regálate un tiempo de relax en uno de los balnearios del Mar Muerto. Experimenta la sensación única de flotar en las aguas del Mar Muerto y cúbrete con su barro terapéutico rico en minerales. También puedes elegir cualquier tratamiento spa por un precio adicional.
En el viaje de vuelta haremos una parada para visitar las cuevas de Qumrán, donde fueron hallados los manuscritos del Mar Muerto en 1947 por unos pastores beduinos. Los acantilados de piedra caliza sobre el desierto de Qumrán esconden entre sus grietas numerosas cuevas que han sido utilizadas durante siglos. También tendremos ocasión de ver Jericó, considerada por muchos como la ciudad más antigua del mundo permanentemente habitada.
Spend two days touring and an overnight stay in B&B accommodation. Visit Jerusalem's Old City; see the Byzantine Cardo, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall and the four quarters which make the city a holy place for all three of the monotheistic religions.
In Bethlehem see the Church of the Nativity and the Grotto where Jesus was born. Driving south through the Judean Desert visit Masada and see the hill top remains of Herod's palace fortress. Take a dip in the Dead Sea at the lowers point on Earth. Return to the hotel passed the Dead Sea scroll caves and the ancient city of Jericho.
Drive along the coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman capital and port. Enjoy a walking tour of the theatre and the archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Megiddo national park, also known as Armageddon. Learn the impressive history of the site that served as a battle field from Egyptian through Assyrian and Israeli times. Admire the fascinating view of Jezreel Valley.
Onto Haifa for a scenic view of the City, the Port and the magnificent Bahai Gardens and Shrine. Drive to Acre, the Old City recognized by UNESCO as world heritage site. Walk through the market, the mosque and the old port. Visit the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt and learn about their fascinating history and culture.
Drive to Safed, one of the four holy cities in Israel, center of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) movement; Visit the Caro and Ari synagogues; Stroll through the narrow alleyways and visit the picturesque Artists' Quarter.
Continue to the Golan Heights; Stop at Gadot overlook (Mitzpe Gadot), the memorial site for the fallen of the Golan, located over former Syrian bunkers and see the monument built on site in honor of the Alexandroni brigade. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Hula valley. Return to point of departure.
This package includes two day tours and overnight B&B accommodation. See Jerusalem's Old City, the Wailing Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and wall through David's city enjoying the lively bazaar. Drive through the new city of Jerusalem passed famous sites to the Yad VaShem Holocaust Museum. Take a trip south to Masada; see the 1st century hill top remains of the last Jewish outpost against the Romans. Relax in the Dead Sea enjoying its therapeutic qualities.