Deluxe Israel

VIP welcome and lounge at Ben Gurion Airport. Transfer to Jerusalem, Israel’s Capital.
Overnight – Jerusalem (D)

Tour ancient Jerusalem. Begin with a walk through the Jaffa Gate, strolling down the narrow alleyways to the Kotel, the most sacred site for the Jewish people. Proceed to the Cardo, a rebuilt Roman street now lined with shops. Tour the southern excavations of the Kotel followed by Mt. Zion and the Lions’ Gate. End the tour with a glorious view of the Golden Capital of Israel from atop Mt. of Olives.
Overnight – Jerusalem (B,L,D)

Tour Jerusalem’s western modern area. Visit the famous “Menorah” outside the Knesset, Israel’s parliament. Cross the street to the Israel Museum, tour the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are kept. Visit Yad Vashem, memorial to the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. Tour the miniature model of ancient Jerusalem and continue to Mt. Scopus and the Hebrew University.
Overnight – Jerusalem (B,L,D)

Tour the Judean desert and the Dead Sea area. See St. George’s Monastery and Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, followed by a tour of Ein Gedi Nature preserve. Ascend Mt. Masada by cable car. Afterwards, tour the chalky pathways of the Flour Caves near S’dom, before returning for a float in the Dead Sea.
Overnight – Jerusalem (B,L,D)

A free day to rest and relax in Jerusalem.
Overnight – Jerusalem (B,D)

Travel along the Jordan River until you reach Beit Shean. Here, a Roman amphitheater has been excavated. Continue to Beit Alfa where an ancient synagogue stands and beautiful mosaics can be seen. Tour Belvoir, the Byzantine fortress, and Mt. Arbel.
Overnight – Tiberias (B,L,D)

Tour the Golan Heights and learn how vital this area is for Israel’s security. Visit Nimrod’s Castle. Arrive at the Banias for a tour of the beautiful area. Proceed to Safed, a major city in the history of Judaism and today home of a quaint artists’ colony. Tour Capernaum, site of an ancient synagogue where Jesus taught. Visit the “Caprice” diamond factory and showroom.
Overnight – Tiberias (B,L,D)

Enjoy a free day in Tiberias.
Overnight – Tiberias (B,L,D)

Leave for the Western Galilee. Arrive at Rosh Hanikra where you view the stunning grottos. Afterwards, Acco, a famous Byzantine port city. Tour the local bazaar and fortresses. Continue to Haifa. Tour the Baha’i gardens. Proceed to the Druze village of Daliat El Carmel. Travel to Megiddo, King Solomon’s horse stables and chariot city. View the 21 superimposed cities. Continue to Caesarea. View the magnificent relics of the Roman empire.
Overnight – Tel Aviv (B,L,D)

Enjoy a day of rest and relaxation and some last-minute shopping.
Overnight – Tel Aviv (B,D)