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Spectacular Roman ruins overlooking the Mediterranean …posh resorts on legendary healing waters… …swaying palms and sites sacred to billions of people around the world… this can only be Israel. Discover the many wonders of Israel on this 10-day journey. Explore the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered and the former palatial fortress of Masada. Visit the ruins of Jericho. Walk in the footsteps of Jesus in Bethlehem, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee. Explore Jerusalem with a four night stay. |
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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 AVIV Dan Panorama TIBERIAS Golden Tulip Club DEAD SEA Le Meridien JERUSALEM Dan Panorama On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Add a pre night stay in Tel Aviv or a post night stay in Jerusalem. Prices start at $100.00 per person. 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 – Tiberias Your tour begins in Tel Aviv where you will arrive and then transfer to Tiberias. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner. Day 3 Tiberias – Capernaum – Tabgha – Cana – Tiberias Today you will drive to Capernaum and visit the site of Peter’s home and the ancient synagogue. Next, a stop will be made in the small area on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee called Tabgha. Here you will visit the Church of the Primacy of Peter. End your sightseeing with a visit to Cana, considered to be the site of the First Miracle, where Jesus turned water into wine. Day 4 Tiberias – Nazareth – Tiberias This morning cross the Galilean Plains to the hill top town of Nazareth where you will visit the Church of the Annunciation and Mary''s Well. Later return to Tiberias where you will have the remainder of your day at leisure. Day 5 Tiberias – Kursi – Caesarea – Philippi – Tiberias Begin your morning with a visit to the Ruins of Kursi. 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. Next visit Philippi, where Peter made his profession of faith. Day 6 Tiberias - Jericho - Jerusalem Leave Tiberias and stop at the Jordon River. Continue south to Jericho. Later drive to Mount of Olives for a breathtaking panoramic view of the amazing city of Jerusalem and the surrounding area. You will end your day in Jerusalem, where you will spend the next five nights. Day 7 Jerusalem - Old City - Jerusalem This morning you will travel 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, and 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. Day 8 Jerusalem Continue your sightseeing of Jerusalem with a visit to Ein Karem the home and birthplace of John the Baptist. Visit the Church of St. Peter’s in Gallicantu which is along the eastern slopes of Mount Zion. Visit St. Peter in Gallicantu and Mt. Zion where you see the room of The Last Supper and the tomb of King David. You will 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 – Bethlehem – Jerusalem 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. Later this afternoon enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Day 10 Jerusalem – Bethany – Dead Sea – Qumran – Jerusalem Begin your morning with a journey to Bethany. Later today, 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 11 Jerusalem - Tour Ends Your tour ends today in the city of Jerusalem.
Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, Jericho, Dead Sea, Masada, Qumran, Jerusalem, Wailing Wall, Bethlehem, Church of the Nativity, Mount of Olives, Mt. Zion. Explore the oldest city in the world - the ancient ruins of Jericho. Enjoy the wonder of the Dead Sea and "float" in its tranquil, healing waters. Ascend the ancient walls of Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, by cable car. Tour the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Relax for 4 nights in the holy city of Jerusalem, including a walk along the Via Dolorosa and a drive up to the Mount of Olives for a breathtaking panoramic view. Visit the ancient cities of Bethlehem, Nazareth and enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.
Know Before You Go....
Collette air passengers will depart from the Tel Aviv airport and all Collette transfers will depart from Jerusalem for the Tel Aviv airport. Passport & Visa Information Elevation |
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