Israel A Journey to the Holy Land (10 Days starting from $1,449)

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Israel A Journey to the Holy Land
10 Days starting from $1,449

Countries Visited:
Israel

Length:	10 Days
Type:	First Class Tour
Category:	Europe Tour
Operator:	Collette
Tour Code:	3447

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About This Tour

Israel: A Journey to the Holy Land. Highlights include Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Jaffa, Tiberias, Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Jericho, Dead Sea, Masada, Qumran Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, Wailing Wall, Bethlehem, Church of the Nativity and Mt. Zion

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing Highlights
Additional Details

Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
8 Breakfast(s), 6 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

TEL AVIVDan Panorama
TIBERIASCaesar Resort Hotel
DEAD SEALe Meridien
JERUSALEMDan Panorama

On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Journey with Collette Vacations on an inspirational trip to the Holy Land - where it all began. Walk through city streets that are well over 2,000 years old and visit some of the most ancient sites in the entire world.

Day 2
Arrive Tel Aviv, Israel
Your tour begins in Tel Aviv. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner.

Day 3
Tel Aviv - Jaffa - Caesarea - Haifa - Acre - Tiberias
Begin the day with a stroll through the winding alleys of the artists quarter in the ancient port city of Jaffa. Continue along the Mediterranean coast to the ruins of the ancient Roman capital, Caesarea, built by Herod the Great in 22 B.C. Visit the Roman Theatre, Aqueduct and Fortress. Your next stop is Haifa, where you will enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the amazing Baha''i Shrine and Gardens on Mount Carmel. Travel the Valley of Armageddon to the excavation site of Tel Megiddo. Then it is on to the ancient Crusader city of Acre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, you will drive to your hotel in Tiberias.

Day 4
Tiberias
This morning visit the Mt. of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount, and Tabgha, site of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes. Proceed to Capernaum and cross the River Jordan to visit the Golan Heights. This evening enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Next, tour and have dinner at a communal settlement known as a Kibbutz, where you may have the opportunity to interact with some of its residents.

Day 5
Tiberias - Nazareth - Jericho - Dead Sea
Begin your day with a visit to Cana, considered to be the site of the First Miracle, where Jesus turned water into wine. From Cana, you will travel to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and Mary''s Well. Next, it is on to Beit Shean to see the ancient theatre. Continue along the Jordan River Valley to Jericho which, at over 2,000 years old, is considered to be the oldest city on earth. Afterwards, proceed to the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Perhaps you will choose to enjoy a swim in the Dead Sea. Because of the density of the sea''s waters, due to the salt content, you can effortlessly float in its beautiful healing waters.

Day 6
Dead Sea - Masada - Qumran - Jerusalem
Today’s route via the shores of the Dead Sea leads to another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the former palatial fortress of Masada. Originally Herod''s palatial fortress, Masada later served as a last bastion for Jewish freedom fighters against the Romans. Ascending the ancient walls of Masada by cable car, a visit to Herod''s Palaces, the Roman Camp, and the Synagogue await. Later, a drive along the Dead Sea shoreline to Qumran culminates in a tour of the caves where the ancient Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. This evening you arrive in one of the holiest cities in the world, Jerusalem.

Day 7
Old City - Bethlehem - Jerusalem
A magnificent tour of the Holy City of Jerusalem begins with a drive to the old walled city. While walking through the four quarters that make up the Old City, you will visit the Western (Wailing) Wall, the Temple Area, the Dome of the Rock, the Pool of Bethesda, and the Church of St. Anne. Next you will walk the path of the Stations of the Cross as you traverse the Via Dolorosa, beginning at Pilate''s Judgment Hall and ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. A stop in the biblical city of Bethlehem, spread along the Judean Hills, allows for a visit to the Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus and the first church ever built.

Day 8
Jerusalem
Drive to Mount of Olives for a breathtaking panoramic view of the amazing city of Jerusalem and the surrounding area. You will proceed to the Church of Ascension and the Garden of Gethsemane where you will view the Kidron Valley and the tombs of Mary, Absalom Zachariah, and James. Visit St. Peter in Galicantu and Mt. Zion where you will see the room of The Last Supper and the tomb of King David. You then view a scale model of Jerusalem and visit the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum to view the display of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Your sightseeing tour ends with a visit to the Garden Tomb.

Day 9
Jerusalem
The day is at leisure to explore this fascinating city. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of this once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Day 10
Jerusalem - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in the city of Jerusalem.

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Package Notes: Due to flight schedules, you may require a very early morning departure from the hotel on the last day (Day 10). Travel distance from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is recommended that you arrive at Ben Gurion airport approximately 3 hours prior to departure. Proper dress is required when visiting religious sites, sanctuaries, basilicas, etc. Itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven or rocky terrain, and/or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes. If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times. Air passengers that bought air from the tour operator will depart from the Tel Aviv airport and all transfers will depart from Jerusalem for the Tel Aviv airport.

Walk in the footsteps of Jesus as you visit such ancient sites as Bethlehem, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee.

Relax for four nights and explore the holy city of Jerusalem.

Visit the oldest city in the world - the ancient ruins of Jericho.

Experience the wonder of the Dead Sea and have the opportunity to "float" in its tranquil waters.

Follow the Via Dolorosa and walk the path of the Stations of the Cross in the Old City of Jerusalem.
See the ancient Crusader city of Acre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit to Cana
Ascending the ancient walls of Masada by cable car, a visit to Herod's Palaces, the Roman Camp, and the Synagogue await.
A stop in the biblical city of Bethlehem, spread along the Judean Hills, allows for a visit to the Church of the Nativity.
Jerusalem: Walk along the Via Dolorosa or Way of Sorrows to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre,observe the Western Wall, the Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock.

Package Notes:
Due to flight schedules, you may require a very early morning departure from the hotel on the last day (Day 10). Travel distance from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is recommended that you arrive at Ben Gurion airport approximately 3 hours prior to departure.
Proper dress is required when visiting religious sites, sanctuaries, basilicas, etc.
Itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven or rocky terrain, and/or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.
If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.
Air passengers that bought air from the tour operator will depart from the Tel Aviv airport and all transfers will depart from Jerusalem for the Tel Aviv airport.

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