Shalom & welcome to Israel! Upon your arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport, you will meet our RT&T Representative. Then we will make our way to the hotel in Tel Aviv for check-in and overnight.
After Breakfast we will have a magical introduction to Tel Aviv, experiencing the busy beach line and the magical combination of business and pleasure which Tel Aviv is famous for. Continue to Old Jaffa, an 8000-year-old port city; visit the ancient ruins and walk along the restored artist’s quarter. Visit Neve Tzedek, the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv, built in 1887 and Carmel Market a vibrant marketplace where traders sell everything from clothing to spices and fruit to electronics, visiting the Carmel Market is a fascinating thing to do in Tel Aviv. (Shopping time).
Next, stop at Sheinken, the lively and colorful street especially known for the unique shops, café life, and youthful ambiance. (Shopping time).
If interested, we can visit the Diamond Museum in Tel Aviv.
Back to the hotel in Tel Aviv for overnight.
In the morning after breakfast and check out, we will start our day by heading north and visiting Caesarea. Caesarea is a town on Israel’s Mediterranean coast. It’s known for Caesarea National Park, which includes a large Roman amphitheater and the historic port. On the site is an archaeological park with pillars and sculptures, and the remains of a hippodrome, with frescoes and stone seating.
Further we will drive to Daliyat-al-Karmel – a Druze town located on Mount Carmel in the Haifa District of Israel, around 20 km southeast of Haifa.
Thereafter will to Haifa, Israel’s largest port city, built on the slopes of Mount Carmel. Then we will make our way to Akko to walk through the old city and orient market.
After that transfer to your hotel for check-in overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Nazareth – Sea of Galilee – Golan Heights. Today after breakfast, we proceed on a tour of Nazareth. Visit the Church of Annunciation where Mary was told by the Angel Gabriel that she would conceive a son (Jesus). Next-door we find the Church of Saint Joseph where Jesus’ father, Joseph had his carpentry.
Later drive to the Sea of Galilee where Jesus calmed the sea and walked on the water where we will enjoy a boat ride. Across the water we can see the Golan Heights forming a beautiful backdrop as we pass the city of Tiberias which was settled more than 2,000 years ago and named after the Roman emperor Tiberius.
Then we will travel Mitzpeh Hashalom lookout, also known as The Peace Lookout, is a large concrete slab with the most spectacular views of the Kinneret. There is an option of descending the viewpoint via some steep stairs and through the wildflowers towards a hidden spring called Maayan Mitzpeh Hashalom. Another option is to arrive at the viewpoint of Mitzpeh Hashalom (Kfar Harov) and to walk left, along the top of the cliff towards Ein Shoko (Kfar Mavo). Later to the Golan heights to admire the beautiful scenery and the beautiful views. Further on to Golan Heights Winery, for wine tasting Israel’s leading producer of quality wines, was established in 1983 by four kibbutzim and four moshavim.
Drive back to the hotel for overnight.
Today after breakfast and checkout, we will drive to visit Bethlehem, it was here that the angel announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds of Bethlehem during the reign of King Herod; also, here David tended his flocks until he anointed King of Israel. Visit the Church of Nativity and the Manger Square; view the Shepherds Fields.
Drive to the New city of Jerusalem. View the Kenseth (Israel Parliament from out). Visit the Mahane Yehuda market. It is widely recognized as a symbol of Jerusalem. A bustling marketplace and a neighborhood, it intertwines food, drinks, shopping, bars, and restaurants. Despite being a tourist destination, the Mahane Yehuda market has maintained its most important characteristic: it remains authentic – as can be sensed by all the flavors and aromas, seen in its colorfulness, and heard in the traders’ interaction with the crowds.
As part of exploring the new city we’ll also drive through the ultra-orthodox neighborhoods of Jerusalem to understand their unique way of living.
Later drive to your Jerusalem hotel for check-in and overnight stay.
After Breakfast we start in the morning by visiting the Mt of Olives. Then continue to have the panoramic view of Jerusalem, the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed while Judah betrayed him to the Romans.
Further on to the last 4 Stations of the Cross which are inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. In the afternoon, we go through the Jewish quarter to the Cardo which is ruins of an old flee market. Next, we will make our way to the Wailing Wall, which is the holiest place for the Jewish religion.
Later we will drive to the Dead Sea. Make a brief stop at a private beach and take the opportunity to float in the salty buoyant water, rich in minerals (towels and swim dress necessary).
Drive back to your hotel for an overnight stay at the Hotel.
After breakfast check-out of the hotel and transfer for your departure flight to Ben Gurion
Airport for flight back home.
