This tour is available also with private guide. For information call us at 1.877.977.4268
DAY 1 Tuesday
DEPART TO ISRAEL
Overnight flight to Israel.
DAY 2 Wednesday
ARRIVE TO TEL AVIV
Upon arrival at Ben Gurion airport, you will be met by IBMT Tours representative and transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv. Remainder of the day is free to spend at lei-sure.
Take advantage of this opportunity to mingle with the locals. Shop at the amazing shopping malls, relax at an authentic Israeli restaurant and enjoy the amazing food Tel Aviv has to offer, or just enjoy a relaxing day at one of the beautiful beaches. Overnight in Tel-Aviv.
DAY 3 Thursday
LATRUN / BEIT GUVRIN / AYALON INSTITUTE / WEIZMAN HOUSE
Drive to Latrun to visit the Armored Corps Museum and memorial, also considered as one of the most diverse tank museums in the world. Continue to Beit Guvrin National Park, declared by UNESCO as a world heritage site; explore parts of the archaeological remains and unique caves. Proceed to Ayalon Institute, once a secret underground ammunition factory established by the "Haganah," who were the Jewish underground movement before May 1948. Continue to Weizmann House in Rehovot built in 1936, the private home and later the formal residence of Dr. Chaim Weizmann, the first president of the state of Israel and founder of the Weizmann Institute of Science. Visit the house with its impressive structure and fascinating gardens, which now form part of the Weizmann Institute of Science. Learn the story of Dr. Chaim Weizmann, an outstanding scientist and head of the Zionist movement for over 30 years.
Overnight Tel Aviv.
DAY 4 Friday
TEL AVIV / DIASPORA MUSEUM / OLD JAFFA
Visit Beit Hatfutsot, the Diaspora museum; drive around the main streets of Tel Aviv, the center of business and entertainment in Israel. Also known as the "White City," Tel Aviv was declared as a UNESCO world heritage site for its collection of over 4,000 Bauhaus style buildings. Stop at Rabin Square, the site of assassination of Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin in 1995. Continue to Old Jaffa, one of the oldest port cities in the world; visit the ancient ruins and walk along the Artist's Quarter. Visit Neve Tzedek, the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv built in 1887, followed by Nachalat Binyamin, the pedestrian mall of the city where you can enjoy live street music, arts, crafts and handmade jewelry.
Overnight Tel Aviv.
DAY 5 Saturday
FREE DAY AT LEISURE IN TEL AVIV
Take advantage of this opportunity to mingle with the locals. Shop at the amazing shopping malls, taste the unique food Tel Aviv has to offer, or just enjoy a relaxing day at one of the beautiful beaches.
Overnight in Tel-Aviv.
DAY 6 Sunday
CAESAREA / MEGIDDO / DRUZE VILLAGE / HAIFA
Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region; see the excavations of the Crusader-era city, the Roman port, aqueduct and the amphitheater that has been restored to its former glory as a concert venue. Proceed to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon; visit the archaeological excavations, including the well-preserved water supply system. Continue to Daliat el Carmel, a Druze village, and enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant. Proceed via Mount Carmel to Haifa for a panoramic view of Haifa Bay and the Golden domed Bahai Shrine and Gardens.
Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse.
DAY 7 Monday
SAFED / KATZRIN / GOLAN WINERY
Drive to Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism; visit the ancient synagogues and the Artist Quarter. Continue to the Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers, Quneitra and the new Israeli town of Katzrin. Stop at Golan Heights Winery for a tour and wine tasting; proceed to "Golan Magic" for a multimedia presentation of the area and its history.
Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse.
DAY 8 Tuesday
SEA OF GALILEE / NAZARETH / BEIT ALPHA
Start the day with a visit to Nazareth; visit the Church of Annunciation; continue to Tiberias; visit Capernaum to see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal Church of St. Peter; visit Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive via Beit Shean to Beit Alpha to see the remains of the mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue depicting the zodiac.
Overnight Jerusalem.
DAY 9 Wednesday
JERUSALEM: MOUNT OF OLIVES / OLD CITY / BETHLEHEM
Start the day with a magnificent panoramic view from Mount of Olives. Drive to the Old City; Visit the Tomb of King David and the Room of Last Supper on Mt. Zion. Enter the walled city and walk through the newly restored Jewish quarter. Visit the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter and continue to the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem; View Rachel's Tomb and proceed to visit the Church of Nativity and Manger's Square.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
DAY 10 Thursday
JERUSALEM: ISRAEL MUSEUM / KNESSET / MT. HERZL / YAD VASHEM
Drive to the Israel Museum; Visit the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period; Proceed for a tour at the Knesset, Israel's parliament. Continue to visit Mount Herzl cemetery and Yad Vashem, Israel’s official memorial to the Holocaust. Drive through Mea Shearim, the ultra orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem and learn about their unique lifestyle. In the evening enjoy a middle eastern dinner followed by the spectacular "Sound & Light" show* at the Tower of David Museum.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
DAY 11 Friday
QUMRAN / MASADA / DEAD SEA
Drive through the Judaean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. Stop at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. Ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 AD. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea; cover yourself with the mineral rich mud and experience a swim in the Dead Sea that many believe offers therapeutic effects.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
DAY 12 Saturday
FREE DAY AT LEISURE IN JERUSALEM
Enjoy a stroll on your own at the Old City of Jerusalem. Visit the local colorful bazaar were you can work on your negotiating skills, or visit the local cafes and amazing restaurants to enjoy the feel of local habits and culture.
Overnight stay in Jerusalem.
DAY 13 Sunday
JERUSALEM / BEN GURION AIRPORT
Aboard the transatlantic flight, with time to think about your exciting visit filled with memories for a lifetime, you can start planning your next visit to Israel! Arrive back home the same day.
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For information please contact our office at info@ibmttours.com or call 1-877-977-4268
Included services:
- Welcome to Israel meet & greet upon arrival by an IBMT Tours representative
- Sharing transfer on arrival and departure (from/to Ben Gurion Airport)
- 11 nights accommodation
- Daily Buffet Breakfast
- Lunch at a Druze village on Sunday
- 2 Dinners in Kibbutz Lavi
- Dinner in Jerusalem on Thursday followed by a Sound and Light show at David Citadel
- 8 touring days in a Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
- Professional licensed English speaking guide
- All transport and entrance fees to the sites visited as per itinerary
Not included services:
- Airfare & Departure taxes
- Tips to guide/drivers & hotel staff
- Travel Insurance
- Personal extras on meals not mentioned above
*Child min. age - 5 years old
Disclaimer:
- The hotels in the tour might be replaced with similar ones depending on availability
- Bethlehem site is under the Palestinian Authority Jurisdiction. Visit subject to situation
- Dead Sea visit subject to weather conditions
- The sequence of the tour, border crossing points used and sites visited and hotel used may be amended due to circumstances
