Description
Highlights
1. Sacred sites and historical marvels.
2. Best of Israel Historical and heritage sites.
3. Guided by Old & New Testament sources.
Itinerary
Day 1: Tel Aviv and Old Jaffa
Day 2: Nazareth & Sea of Galilee
Day 3: Bethlehem&Ein Karem
Day 4: Old Jerusalem
Day 5: Jerusalem – City of David , Israel Museum and Machane Yehuda Market
Day 6: Masada and the Dead Sea , Qumran
Day 1: Tel Aviv and Old Jaffa
• Guided walking tour of the Old City in Jaffa, exploring ancient ruins and historical sites.
• Visit the Jaffa Flea Market for unique souvenirs.
• Explore Tel Aviv’s Street art scene, including graffiti murals in the Florentine neighborhood.
• Visit the Neve Tzedek “Soho” neighborhood.
• Explore Carmel Market for a variety of goods.
• Stroll along Rothschild Boulevard, admiring Bauhaus-style architecture.
Overnight in Tel-Aviv.
Day 2: Nazareth & Sea of Galilee
• Drive north along Israel’s coastal plain via Armageddon to Nazareth.
• Visit the Church of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph’s carpentry in Nazareth.
• Explore the Mount of Beatitudes and the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish at Tabgha.
• Discover Capernaum, including the ancient synagogue and the house of St. Peter.
• Visit the Jordan River at the baptismal site.
Overnight in Tel-Aviv.
Day 3: Tour of Bethlehem – The Birthplace of King David and Jesus
• Visit Ein Karem, a charming hillside village famed for its centuries-old holy sites.
These include the Church of St. John the Baptist, containing a cave said to be the saint’s birthplace, and Mary’s Spring
• Visit the Shepherd’s Field, associated with the announcement of Jesus’ birth.
• Explore the Chapel of the Shepherds.
• Arrive in Bethlehem and visit the Church of Nativity, the traditional birthplace of Jesus.
• Explore Manger Square, the bustling heart of Bethlehem.
• Visit the Milk Grotto, a cave associated with the Holy Family.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 4: Tour of Old Jerusalem
• View of Jerusalem’s Old and New Cities from Mount of Olives.
• Visit the Garden of Gethsemane and the church of Gethsemane.
• Explore Mount Zion, including the Last Supper (“Cenacle”) and the Tomb of King David.
• Discover the Jewish Quarter, Cardo, Herodian Quarter, and the Western Wall.
• Follow the Via Dolorosa and visit the station of the Cross.
• Explore the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Golgotha (hill of Jesus’ crucifixion), and his Tomb.
• Enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant.
• Take in the view of David Citadel and Jaffa Gate.
• Explore the Armenian Quarter and Jerusalem’s Saint James Cathedral.
• Conclude with a view of Jerusalem’s Old and New Cities from Jaffa Gate.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 5 : Jerusalem – City of David , Israel Museum and Machane Yehuda Market
• Arrive at the City of David, go down to the hidden spring where kings were coronated.
•Explore the underground mysteries of Hezekiah’s Tunnel, where water has flowed since the time of the prophets.
Join the mysterious, magical journey between ancient shafts, walls, and fortresses at the City of David, the place where Jerusalem began.
• For those that choose to skip the walk-through of Hezekiah’s Tunnel (water tunnel), there is a parallel dry Tunnel.
•Arrive at the Israel Museum and begin your visit at the Shrine of the Book, which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls and other biblical manuscripts.
•Explore the model of the Second Temple, which is an incredibly detailed and accurate representation of the temple as it appeared in the 1st century CE.
•Walk through the Archaeological Wing, which features artifacts from the biblical period.
•Visit the Aharon Ofri Hall of Jewish Art and Life, which showcases the rich cultural heritage of Jewish communities around the world.
• Walk through the Joan Wilking Sculpture Garden, which features an outdoor collection of modern and contemporary sculptures set against the backdrop of a lush garden.
• Conclude with a foodie-oriented tour of the markets of Jerusalem as well as the colorful Mahane-Yehuda Market. Enjoy the colorful noisy bustling market, where you get a chance to taste authentic dishes from a variety of cuisines from both east & west.
Day 6: Tour of Masada and the Dead Sea
• Visit the Baptism site on the Jordan River.
• Explore Qumran and get an overview of the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
• Drive to Masada National Park.
• Enjoy lunch at a scenic location.
• Drive to the Dead Sea and take the opportunity to float in its unique and therapeutic mineral-rich waters.
• Conclude the day with a drive back to the hotel, providing an overview of Jericho along the way.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
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