Thursday, April 13 – Day 1

21:00 – Arrival

Transfer to Eyal hotel (or similar) in Jerusalem

Friday, April 14 – Day 2 JERUSALEM PRIVATE TOUR

Western Wall, Church of Holy Sepulcher

9:00 Pick up from the hotel lobby

Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, Room of Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey; Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulcher.

NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites.

Overnight at Eyal hotel (or similar) in Jerusalem (Bed & Breakfast)

Saturday, April 15 – Day 3 BETHLEHEM AND JERICHO GROUP TOUR

Church of Nativity, view of Shepherds’ field, Mt. of Temptation

Pick up from Jerusalem hotels   – from 08.45-09.15

Drive through the Judean desert and enjoy a roadside view of the Good Samaritan Inn. After a short stop at sea-level for a panoramic view, continue to Jericho, the oldest city in the world.

Stop to see Zacchaeus’ Sycamore fig tree and proceed for an overview of Mt. of Temptation. Visit the Mount of ancient Jericho where 25 ancient cities were uncovered. (*cable car is not included).

Proceed to the city of Bethlehem; Visit the Church of Nativity and Manger Square; Stop for an overview of Shepherds’ field and return to Jerusalem.

Overnight at Eyal hotel (or similar) in Jerusalem (Bed & Breakfast)

Sunday, April 16 – Day 4 MASADA & DEAD SEA GROUP TOUR

Eve of second Passover

Herod’s Fortress and palaces; Swim in the Dead Sea

Pick up from Jerusalem hotels –    from 09:00 to 09.30

Depart Jerusalem via the Judean hills to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth; Roadside view of Qumran caves (visit not included) where the Dead Sea scrolls were found; Visit a Dead Sea cosmetic products shop. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada and learn about the heroic story of the Jewish fighters. Ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the Zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans. Visit the remains of the walls, palace, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, roman baths and other findings.  Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea; Enjoy the unique opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich mud that many believe has its therapeutic effects. Return to point of departure.

NOTE: Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sun screen, bathing suit and towel are recommended.

Overnight at Cinema hotel (or similar) in Tel Aviv (Bed & Breakfast)

Monday, April 17 – Day 5 WESTERN GALILEE

Holiday

Caesarea, Megiddo, Haifa & Acre

Pick up from Tel Aviv hotels from 07:20 to 07:50

Drive along the coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman capital and port; enjoy a walking tour of the theatre and the archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Megiddo national park, also known as Armageddon; learn the impressive history of the site that served as a battle field from Egyptian through Assyrian and Israeli times; admire the fascinating view of Jezreel Valley. Onto Haifa for a scenic view of the City, the Port and the magnificent Bahai Gardens and Shrine. Drive to Acre, the Old City recognized by UNESCO as world heritage site; Walk through the market, the mosque and the old port; Visit the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt and learn about their fascinating history and culture.

Return to point of departure.

Overnight at Cinema hotel (or similar) in Tel Aviv (Bed & Breakfast)

Tuesday, April 18 – Day 6 BIBLICAL HIGLIGHTS OF THE GALILEE

Pick up from Tel Aviv hotels from 07:20 to 07:50

Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Jordan River

Depart Tel Aviv via the coastal road and the landscape of the lower Galilee to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Basilica of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. Continue, via Kana, to Tiberias, the lively resort town on the Sea of Galilee. Drive along the Kineret Lake to Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught; Continue to Tabgha and visit the Church of Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes with the beautiful mosaic floor. Proceed to Yardenit, the famous baptismal site located where the Jordan River flows out from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea; Enjoy the peaceful and natural surrounding on site.

Return to point of departure.

NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites.

Overnight at Cinema hotel (or similar) in Tel Aviv (Bed & Breakfast)

Wednesday, April 19 – Day 7

Transfer to airport