Tel Aviv – Beer Sheba – Masada Dead Sea:
A short visit to the Negev capital. Continue via Arad to Masada. Ascend by cable car to the fortress, which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, bathhouse, etc. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. Descend for a possible “float” in the in the salty water of the world’s lowest place. Via Ein Gedi & Kalya, proceed to Jerusalem for overnight.

Jerusalem – Sightseeing of the new city
Drive to Mt’ Scopus for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. On to the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of the Agony. Continue to Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit to the beautifully renovated Model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Continue to Yad Vashem (the memorial to the six million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust. Afternoon drive to the picturesque village of Ein Karem (the birth place of John the Baptist). Return to Hotel.

Jerusalem – (Old City) – Bethlehem
Walk through one of the Gates to the walled Old City: the renewed Jewish Quarter; the Western Wall, the Temple area; the colorful bazaars; Via Dolorosa and the stations of the cross ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Drive to Mt’ Zion and visit the tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey. Afternoon continue to Bethlehem* to visit the Church of the Nativity and return to Jerusalem for overnight.

Beit Shean – Tiberias – Galilee
Leave Jerusalem, and drive north via Jericho*, the oldest city in the world. Through Jordan Valley and the new settlements to Beit Shean. Visit the excavations of this beautiful preserved Roman City. Proceed to Tiberias, the old center of Jewish learning. Drive along the shores of the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum , to visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue. Continue to a Kibbutz hotel for overnight.

Upper Galilee and Golan Heights – Nazareth
Drive to the Golan Heights. Visit the former Syrian fortifications, and the Druze villages, Via Banias, source of the Jordan River. Proceed via the Hula Valley to Safed, city of the Kabala, to visit a synagogue and the artists’ colony and then to Nazareth to visit the Christian Holy Sites. Return to the Kibbutz hotel for overnight.

Acre – Haifa – Tel Aviv
After Breakfast drive west to Acre for a visit of the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications. Continue to Haifa, sightseeing tour of Haifa, including the Bahai Shrine, Persian Garden and Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the city and the bay. Proceed along the cost to Caesarea to visit the Roman Theater and the Crusader fortress. End the day with a short city tour of Tel Aviv-Jaffa and overnight.

Breakfast and transfer to the airport for departure.

Jerusalem – sightseeing of the new city
Start the day with a panoramic view of Jerusalem from the top of Mt’ of Olives. On to the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of the Agony. Continue to Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit to the beautifully renovated Model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Continue to Yad Vashem (the memorial to the six million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust. Afternoon visit to the picturesque village of Ein Karem , the birth place of John the Baptist. Return to Hotel.

Jerusalem – Old City – Bethlehem*
Walk through one of the Gates to the walled Old City: the renewed Jewish Quarter; the Western Wall, the Temple area; the colorful bazaars; Via Dolorosa and the Stations of the Cross ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Drive to Mt’ Zion and visit the tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey. Afternoon continue to Bethlehem* to visit the Church of the Nativity and a view of the shepherds fields. Return to Jerusalem for overnight.

*Site under the Palestinian Authority Jurisdiction. Visit subject to situation.

Beit Shean – Nazareth – Galilee
Leave Jerusalem, and drive north via Jericho*, the oldest city in the world. Then via the Jordan Valley to Beit Shean. Visit the excavations of this beautiful Roman City. Proceed to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation & Mary’s Well. On to Safed, city of the Kabala, for a walk through the mystic alleys and the artists’ colony. Drive to Kibbutz Hotel for overnight.

Golan Heights – and around the Sea of Galilee
Drive to the Golan Heights. See the former Syrian fortifications, and the Druze villages. Via Banias, source of the Jordan River , drive to the shores of the Sea of Galilee , to Capernaum. Visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue and Peter’s House. Visit Tabgha , where the miracle of the Fish & Bread took place and Mt Beatitude. After a short tour of Tiberias the old center of Jewish learning, Return to the Kibbutz hotel for overnight.

Acre – Haifa – Tel Aviv
After Breakfast drive west to Acre for a visit of the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications. Continue to Haifa, sightseeing tour of Haifa, including the Bahai Shrine, Persian Garden and Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the city. Proceed southwards to Caesarea to visit the Roman Theater and the Crusader fortress. Continue to Tel Aviv-Jaffa for a short city tour and to hotel for overnight.

Tel Aviv
Day at leisure in Tel Aviv, or an optional tour to the Dead Sea.

Tel Aviv
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for departure.

Tel Aviv / Sea of Galilee / Tiberias
A bus will pick you up from your hotel and we will make a short visit of the city of Jaffa (Joppa) where we will take a brief walking tour along picturesque alleys of the Old Town. We will pass by the house of “Simon the Tanner” and marvel at the views from the hill top. Then we will drive up north along the coast to the archaeological ruins of Caesarea, built by Herod the Great in honor of Augustus Caesar. From there we go on to visit Megiddo, described in the book of Revelation during a great battle as Armageddon”. It is an ancient city that has been inhabited continuously for more than five millenniums (6000-500 B.C.). After exploring these ancient ruins we will drive toward the Sea of Galilee, arriving at Tiberias for the night.

Sea of Galilee
After breakfast we start our day at the historic town of Tiberias whereJesus briefly lived and preached on the shores of the magnificent Sea of Galilee. Our next destination will be Capernaum, the center of Jesus’s Ministry. Then we will visit Tabgha, just north of Tiberias, to the site of Christ’s miracle of feeding 5,000 as we marvel a the Church of Multiplication’s mosaic floor which depicts a basket with loaves of bread and two fishes. We will then drive on to the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the “Sermon on the Mount” and is believed to have picked his 12 apostles. Next, ascend to the Golan Heights to vieq the peaks of Mount Hermon, the rugged plateau of the Golan Heights and the green pastoral Huleh valley. At the end of the day we will return to Tiberias for another evening.

Sea of Galilee / Jordan River / Jerusalem
In the morning we will travel to Cana to visit the Wedding Church where Jesus performed his first miracle of turning water into wine. We will then proceed to Nazareth, where Jesus spent his childhood and the Church of Annunciation, built on the site where archaeologists believe the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary. Here you will also see Mary’s Well and Joseph’s Church. Continuing through the Jordan Valley to Beit Shean, we will explore the recently excavated amphitheater. Visit the excavation sites of this beautiful preserved Roman City which was destroyed in a massive earthquake. Lastly we will make our way onward to Jerusalem, where you will check-in to your hotel of choice.

Dead Sea / Masada
Amongst the remarkable scenery of the Dead Sea we will continue to Masada which is situated right on an isolated cliff in the Judean Desert, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. We will ascend by cable car to the fortress, which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Here will will visit the excavations, King Herod’s palace, the synagogue, bathhouse and much more. Enjoy the amazing view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. En route to the Dead Sea you will see the site of the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Nearly 1,300 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on the earth’s surface. Bring your swimsuit and weather permitting, you’ll be able to “float” on the salty and mineral rich waters of the Dead Sea. Return to Jerusalem for an overnight.

Jerusalem
We will start the day at Mount Scopus where we will enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem. This is the holiest city for each of the world’s three mayor religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam – and Jerusalem occupies a special place in the world. Your tour includes visits to Mount of Olives, a stop at the site where Jesus first gave the Lord’s Prayer, and the Garden of Gethsemane where Judas betrayed Jesus. In the Old City you’ll see the Western Wall and the actual site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount. You can walk the Way of the Cross and the Via Dolorosa to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre which houses both the Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection. To the southwest, just outside of the Old City, is Mount Zion where the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper are located. Spend the night in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem
On this day the tour includes Yad Vashem, the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Established in 1953 this memorial located at the foot of Mount Herzl is a special place to visit and take a moment for reflection. Then we will journey onwards to Ein Karem, a picturesque village on the southwestern outskirts of Jerusalem. This small village has a great significance in the Christian faith because according to tradition this is where John the Baptist was born. We will visit the Israel Museum with a detailed model of Jerusalem from the time of the Second Temple as well as the Shrine of the Book, which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls. Then we will drive by the Knesset, the Israeli House of Parliament and the campus of Hebrew University. Political situation permitting, we might be able to visit Bethlehem and see Rachel’s Tomb and the Church of the Nativity. Spend the night in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem
Our final day on our tour and a Gray Line Israel representative we will escort back to the airport for your flight back home.

Tel Aviv / Sea of Galilee / Tiberias
Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We drive for a short visit of the city of Jaffa (Joppa) where we will take a short walking tour in picturesque alleys of the old, fortified town. We will pass by the house of Simon the Tanner and marvel at the views from the hill top. We drive north along the coast to the archaeological ruins of Caesarea, built by Herod the Great in honor of Augustus Caesar. From there we go on to visit Megiddo where the book of Revelations mentions a great battle at the place called “Armageddon”. It is an ancient city inhabited continuously for more than five millennia (6000-500 B.C.). After exploring the ancient ruins we drive toward the Sea of Galilee. Arrive at Tiberias and check-in to your hotel.

Sea of Galilee
Start the day from historic Tiberias, where Jesus lived, sojourned, and preached on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Our next destination will be Capernaum, the center of Jesus ministry. On to Tabgha, just north of Tiberias, the site of Christ’s miracle of feeding the 5,000 and at the Church of Multiplication, where the mosaic floor depicts a basket with loaves and two fishes. We drive on to the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea, where Jesus preached the “Sermon on the Mount” and it is believed that Jesus picked his 12 apostles. We ascend to the Golan Heights to view the panoramic view of the peaks of Mt. Hermon, the rugged plateau of the Golan Heights, and beneath it the green pastoral Hula Valley. Return to Tiberias for another lovely night in town.

Sea of Galilee / Jordan River / Jerusalem
This morning we travel to Nazareth, where Jesus spent his childhood, and the Church of Annunciation, built on the site where archaeologists believe the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary. You will also see Mary’s Well and Joseph’s Church. Proceed to nearby Cana to visit the Wedding Church where Jesus performed his first miracle, turning water into wine. Drive through the Jordan Valley to Beit Shean with its recently excavated amphitheater. Visit the excavations of this beautiful preserved Roman City which was destroyed in an earthquake. Continue to Jerusalem, to check-in at the hotel of your choice.

Masada & Dead Sea
Through remarkable scenery of the Dead Sea we continue to Masada which is situated on an isolated cliff in the Judean Desert. The site was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. Ascend by cable car to the fortress, which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, King Herod’s palace, the synagogue, bathhouse and much more. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and
the Dead Sea. En route to the Dead Sea, you will see the site of the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Nearly 1,300 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on the earth’s surface. Bring your swimsuit as if weather permits it’s possible to “float” on the salty, mineral rich, water. Return to Jerusalem for an overnight.

Jerusalem
Start the day at Mt. Scopus. Enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem. The holy city for each of the world’s three great religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam, Jerusalem occupies a unique place in the world. Your tour includes the Mount of Olives, a stop at the site where Jesus first gave the Lord’s Prayer, and the Garden of Gethsemane where Judas betrayed Jesus. In the Old City you will see the Western Wall and the actual site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount. Walk the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, housing both the traditional site of Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection. To the southwest, just outside the Old City, is Mount Zion, with the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. Return to hotel.

Jerusalem
Today’s tour includes Yad Vashem the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established in 1953, located at the foot of Mt. Hertzl. Enjoy Ein Karem; a picturesque village in the south western outskirts of Jerusalem. This small village has great significance in Christian traditions, since this is where according to tradition John the Baptist was born. Visit the Israel Museum with a detailed model of Jerusalem from the time of the Second Temple and the Shrine of the Book, which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls. Drive by the Knesset (House of Parliament) and the campus of Hebrew University. Situation permitting, we might visit Bethlehem to see Rachel’s Tomb and the Church of the Nativity. Back to your hotel for overnight.

Jerusalem – Amman
Drive from Jerusalem to the Sheikh Hussein border crossing for procedures to enter Jordan. Proceed to Jerash – city of the Decapolis, located about 45km north of Amman in the fertile heights of the Gilad. Visit the ancient Roman city with colonnaded streets, the baths and the hill of the top Temple etc. Drive to Amman for a city tour of the Jordanian capital. Overnight in Amman.

Amman – Madaba – Mt Nebo – Shobak – Petra
After breakfast drive to Madaba to see the ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land and ruins of historical sites. Continue about 10km, to Mount Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land. From there you will see the Jordan Valley, Jericho and the Dead Sea etc. Visit the remains of the Byzantine church with a mosaic floor. Proceed via the crusaders’ castle – Shobak, to Wadi Musa, the modern village of Petra for overnight.

Petra – Amman
After breakfast, leave the hotel and ride on horseback to the “Siq” (Canyon). From there on foot to Petra known as “Sela Edom” or red rock city, the ancient capital of the Nabateans from 3rd Century BC to 2nd Century AD. Visit the most interesting carved monuments such as the Treasury (El Khazneh – a tomb of a Nabatean king) then the field of tombs, obelisks, the altar etc. From this point you can view the whole of the rock city. After the visit leave Petra and drive back to Amman.

Amman – Sheikh Hussein – Jerusalem/Tel Aviv
After breakfast, leave the hotel and drive to the border. Cross the Jordan River and drive back to Ben Gurion Airport, Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.

Amman – Petra
After early breakfast, leave the hotel and travel south on the road to Wadi Musa. Then on horseback to the “Siq” (canyon) and then on foot to Petra known as “Sela Edom” or red rock city, the ancient capital of the Nabateans from 3rd century B.C. to 2nd Century A.D. Visit the most interesting monuments, such as the Treasury, El Khazneh (a tomb of a Nabatean King) then the field of tombs, obelisks, the altar, (Al Madhbah) from this point you can view the whole view of the rock city, then back to Wadi Musa village for overnight.

Amman – Madaba – Mount Nebo – Jerusalem – Tel Aviv
Drive to Madaba to see the ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land and ruins of historical sites. Continue about 10Km to Mount Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land. From there you will see the Jordan Valley, Jericho Dead Sea, etc. Visit the remains of a Byzantine church with a mosaic floor, and then drive to the border and to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.

Amman – Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Shobak – Petra
After breakfast drive to Madaba to see the ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land & Ruins of historical sites. Continue about 10Km, to Mount Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land. From there you will see the Jordasn Valley, Jericho, Dead Sea, etc. Visit the remains of the Byzantine church with a mosaic floor, proceed via the crusaders castle – Shobak, to Wadi Mussa, the modern village of Petra for overnight.

Petra – Amman
After breakfast, leave the hotel and ride on a horseback to the “Siq” (Canyon). From there on foot to Petra known as “Sela Edom” or red rock city, the ancient capital of the Nabateans from 3rd Century BC to 2nd Century AD. Visit the most interesting carved monuments such as the Treasure (El Khazneh – a tomb of a Nabtean King) then the field of tombs, obelisks, the altar, etc. From this point you can view the whole of the rock city. After the visit leave Petra and drive back to Amman.

Amman – Allenby Bridge – Jerusalem – Tel Aviv
After breakfast, leave the hotel and drive to Allenby Bridge. Cross the Jordan River and drive back to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.