Bibleland Tour
Bibleland Tour
Bibleland Tour
8 Days Starting and ending in Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv
Visiting: Jerusalem, Ein Karem, Bethlehem, Beit She'an, Golan Heights, Tiberias, Capernaum, Tabgha, Mount of Beatitudes, Acre, Haifa, Caesarea, Jaffa, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
31
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 40
Age range:
5-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat, Kosher
Tour operated in:
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From:
$1712
$1635
Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$77
NB: Prices correct on 20-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Our Bibleland tour covers both classical biblical sites as well as Israel’s history and culture on this 7 night guided tour with an expert, professional guide. Explore the iconic sites of the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem’s Old City; visit Bethlehem, Nazareth and Tiberias in the Galilee, and the Golan Heights in the north. Haifa, Caesarea, the crusader fortress of Acre and the ancient port of Jaffa are also included. A free day to discover Tel Aviv or an optional tour to Masada and float in the Dead Sea is also available.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
• Upon arrival to Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, you will meet our representative and transfer to your hotel in Jerusalem for overnight.
Day 2 : Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem, Ein Karem, Bethlehem
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
• Start the day at the 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.
• 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 Yad Vashem the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established in 1953, located at the foot of Mt. Hertzl.
• Visit Bethlehem - the birthplace of Jesus at the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square.
• Return to your Jerusalem hotel.
Day 3 : Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
• Enter the Old City of Jerusalem where 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.
• Enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem - the holy city for each of the world’s three great religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam, from atop the Mount of Olives.
• Visit the Garden of Gethsemane where Judas betrayed Jesus.
• In the heart of a neighborhood in downtown Jerusalem, visit Mahane Yehuda to experience the flavors, aromas, colors and the traders' interaction with the crowds, at the largest open market in Israel.
• Return to your Jerusalem hotel.
Day 4 : Jerusalem / Beit Shean / Golan Heights / Tiberias
Location: Beit She'an, Golan Heights, Tiberias
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
• Leave Jerusalem and drive north passing by Jericho, the oldest city in the world.
• Travel through the Jordan Valley and the new settlements to Beit Shean, and visit the excavations of this beautifully preserved Roman City.
• On to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and Christian holy sites.
• Proceed to Safed, city of the Kabbalah and centre of Jewish mysticism, to visit the beautiful streets of the artists’ colony.
• Overnight in a kibbutz hotel in the Galilee.
Day 5 : Sea Of Galilee / Nazareth
Location: Capernaum, Tabgha, Mount of Beatitudes, Tiberias
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
• Drive up to the Golan Heights passing by Banias, source of the Jordan River, former Syrian fortifications and the Druze villages.
• Enjoy an Israeli wine country experience, with vineyards surrounded by breathtaking views. Become acquainted with the collection of fine and rare wines enjoying a tour, wine tasting and understanding of the wine production process.
• Descend to the shore of the Sea of Galilee and proceed to Capernaum, to visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue, the Mount of Beatitudes, traditional site of the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ and Tabgha, the traditional site of the ‘miracle of the loaves and the fish’.
• Onwards to Tiberias, the old center of Jewish learning.
• Optional sailing on a boat across the Sea of Galilee to experience the tranquility and scenery little changed during the past 2000 years (subject to conditions and fee).
• Return to the kibbutz hotel for overnight.
Day 6 : Acre / Haifa / Caesarea / Tel Aviv
Location: Acre, Haifa, Caesarea, Jaffa, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
• After breakfast drive through the hills of the Galilee, westwards to Acre (Akko) for a visit of the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications.
• Continue to Haifa, ascending Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the city, including the Baha'i Shrine, Persian Garden, and Haifa bay.
• Proceed along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea to visit the Roman Theater and the Crusader fortress at what is known as the “masterpiece of Herod the Great”.
• End the day with a short city tour of Tel Aviv and the ancient port of Jaffa.
• Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Day 7 : Free Day In Tel Aviv (Or Optional Masada & Dead Sea Tour)
Location: Tel Aviv-Yafo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A day at leisure in Tel Aviv.
Or optional tour to Masada & The Dead Sea (not included in the package price).
• Through remarkable scenery of the Dead Sea we travel 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 below.
• Visit 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.
Day 8 : Departure
Location: Tel Aviv-Yafo
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Breakfast and transfer to the airport for departure.
What's Included
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Accommodation
7 nights hotel accommodation on bed & breakfast basis.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Assistance at the airport upon arrival. Transfers from/to airport on arrival and departure.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary while touring.
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Fully Guided
Service of a Government licensed, professional guide on all touring days.
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Meals – Half Board
6 dinners included - starting from the second night.
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Meals – Breakfast Only
Daily buffet breakfast in the hotel dining room.
What's Not Included
• Optional sailing on a boat across the Sea of Galilee to experience the tranquility and scenery little changed during the past 2000 years (subject to conditions and extra fee if available).
Optional Extras
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Masada & Dead Sea Tour
Optional fully guided tour to Masada & Dead Sea
Check out our Q&As
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no specific vaccinations required to enter Israel.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children above the age of 5 years old are permitted to join the tour.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
There is no limit to luggage, however we would appreciate if you advise us should you have more than 2 suitcases per person for storage in the bus during travelling between accommodations.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We are able to help you with any pre or post tour accommodation and are able to guarantee that you will stay in the same hotel that the tour will start or finish if required, so that you will not have to move hotels.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, the touring vehicle is air conditioned.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes - Transfers on arrival and departure are included in this tour.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Israeli shekels are the local currency should you wish to buy snacks/beverages or souvenirs etc. However, nearly all outlets will also accept US Dollars.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes. As soon as your reservation has been processed, we will contact you with all of the necessary information regarding accommodation and airport procedures.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
There is a supplement for solo travellers. Our tours provide private rooms for solo travellers. We do not provide the option to join the room of other travellers on our tours.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We GUARANTEE that every tour will operate as long as there is a minimum of 2 travellers.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
The local guide is an English speaking, professional, licensed tour guide.
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Are flights included in this tour?
Flights are not included in this tour.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Entrance fees to all of the sites visited on the itinerary are included in the price. The only exception is the boat ride on the Sea of Galilee which is operated according to weather conditions and paid for at the time of sailing as long as it goes ahead. (Approx. US$10).
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Will we be met on arrival?
On arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, you will be met immediately after passport control by our representative, who will direct you to receive your luggage and then escort you to the driver who will be waiting to take you to your hotel. For departure, your driver will wait for you at the hotel to take you to the airport.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
While most nationalities receive tourist visas on arrival, certain nationalities require visas arranged in advance to enter Israel. Please check with the relevant consulates for each country or ask us to give you the information.
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