DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Israel
Depart for Israel

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Tel Aviv and transfer to Jerusalem
Arrive in Tel Aviv and transfer to your hotel in Jerusalem. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM, followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Monday - Jerusalem Old City Tour
This morning, explore Jerusalem's walled Old City with its four distinct sections known as the Christian Quarter, Jewish Quarter, Muslim Quarter and Armenian Quarter. At Mt. Zion, visit the Room of the Last Supper and the traditional tomb of King David. Ascend Mt. Scopus for panoramic views of the city. From here, on to Tower of David Museum, guarding the Jaffa Gate entrance to the Old City. Stroll along Via Dolorosa through narrow alleys and souks to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. After time on your own, continue to the Western Wall, the only remaining remnant of the Second Temple. Enjoy dinner this evening at a local restaurant
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 4, Tuesday - Jewish Quarter Tour
This morning, return to the Old City and tour the Jewish Quarter. Visit the Western Wall tunnels, followed by the excavation of the Southern Wall of the Temple Mount at the Davidson Archaeological Center. From here, walk through the Cardo, the ancient Roman market street. End the tour with a quick stop at the remains of the Broad Wall, an ancient defensive wall. The remainder of the day is at leisure or, join the optional Bethlehem tour to visit the Church of the Nativity, commemorating the birthplace of Jesus Christ
Optional: Half Day Bethlehem (PM)
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Wednesday - Jerusalem New City Tour
Today, embark on a morning tour of Jerusalem's New City, beginning at the Israel Museum. While here, visit the Shrine of the Book where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls are kept. See the replica of Jerusalem, built in a 1:50 scale. The model depicts the city as it was in the late Second Temple period. Continue to the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery, and part of the greater national cemetery. End the tour with a visit to the site of Israel's Holocaust Memorial, Yad Vashem, located on the western slope of Mt. Herzl, also known as the "Mount of Remembrance." Spend the balance of the day at leisure. This afternoon, join the optional tour to the Hurva Synagogue and the Burnt House in the Old City. Tonight, attend the optional Illuminated Jerusalem, Dinner & Sound & Light Show
Optional: Half Day Jerusalem Hurva Synagogue & Burnt House (PM)
Optional: Illuminated Jerusalem with Dinner (PM)
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Thursday - Masada en Route to the Dead Sea
Today, travel to the desert mesa of Masada overlooking the Dead Sea. Ascend to the top by cable car to visit the archaeological site of Roman and Byzantine ruins. Excavations of the site have uncovered structures not only of Herod's Palace and a Byzantine church but also a swimming pool, a synagogue, and mosaics. At the bottom of the hill, visit the Museum of Masada that contains artifacts discovered from the mountain and the surrounding area. Arrive at the Dead Sea this afternoon, with leisure time before dinner at the hotel this evening
Overnight: Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7, Friday - Jordan Valley, Beit She'an en Route to Galilee
This morning travel into northern Israel through the Jordan River Valley passing Qumran, the archaeological site near the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Afterwards, stop at Beit Alpha. Visit the mosaic floor of the ancient synagogue depicting lunar Hebrew moons and their corresponding zodiac signs. After a short lunch break on your own, visit the ruins of the Roman theater in the archaeological site of Beit She'an. From here continue to Yardenit, a popular baptismal site on the Jordan River before a stop in Caprice, famous for the diamond factory. Dinner is at the hotel this evening
Overnight: Galilee Region
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8, Saturday - Day in Galilee
Enjoy a full day at leisure in this region with a deep religious heritage to the west of the Sea of Galilee. The region offers much to do in nearby towns and cities, such as Tiberias, or venture out on the Sea itself to get a glimpse of the natural beauty of the area before dinner this evening. Participate in the optional full day tour to Upper Galilee & Golan Heights with lunch to understand more about the area
Optional: Full Day Upper Galilee & Golan Heights with lunch (AM)
Overnight: Galilee Region
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Sunday - Nazareth, Haifa, Caesarea en Route to Tel Aviv
Head towards the Mediterranean Sea this morning through the Galilean hills to Nazareth. Visit the Church of the Annunciation. Continue to Haifa to view the Baha'i Gardens incorporating nineteen distinct terraces in the heart of the city. Follow the Mediterranean coast, stopping in the ancient harbor of Caesarea to see its Roman, Byzantine and Crusader ruins and the theater. Watch history come alive with a multi-media presentation at the visitor center. Drive south along the coastal highway to Tel Aviv for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 10, Monday - Day in Tel Aviv
Today, spend a full day at leisure to explore the coastal city of Tel Aviv independently. Take time to admire some of the city's Bauhaus buildings, wander along the beach promenade and the Jaffa Port with its Arab heritage. Perhaps, visit some contemporary art galleries, artisan boutiques and the dynamic Sarona Market complex, heart of Israel's culinary art scene. Tonight, enjoy dinner together
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 11, Tuesday - Sde Boker, Mitzpe Ramon en Route to Eilat
Journey south through the stark Negev Desert to pass by Sde Boker, the final home and resting place of David Ben Gurion, Israel's founder and first Prime Minister. Make a visit to his grave. Then, to Mitzpe Ramon, with its lunar-like landscape and an crater that dates back 220 million years. At the end of the day, arrive in Eilat, Israel's southernmost city at the northern tip of the Red Sea. After a stop at a shop selling locally extracted Eilat stone products, continue to your hotel in Eilat and spend time at leisure
Overnight: Eilat
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 12, Wednesday - Day in Eilat
The day in Eilat is yours to independently discover the city on your own. Or, participate in the optional tour to the "rose-red" city of Petra in Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour of Petra begins with a walk through the narrow gorge known as the "Siq", in the shadow of massive red and pink rock walls that leads to the Treasury monument. After lunch and visits to the soaring temples, palaces and theater in this expansive city return to Eilat
Optional: Full Day Petra with lunch (AM)
Overnight: Eilat
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 13, Thursday - Day in Eilat
Spend another day at leisure in Eilat. Perhaps, join the optional morning excursion to nearby King Solomon's Mines with its towering sandstone columns and historical Timna Park; copper ore has been mined here since the kingdom of biblical King Solomon. View the distinctive rock formations and the ancient ruins, dotted throughout the valley. Watch the exciting multimedia presentation, "Mines of Time", before returning to Eilat
Optional: King Solomon's Mines & Timna Park
Overnight: Eilat
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 14, Friday - Travel to Tel Aviv
It's back to Tel Aviv today, traversing the Arava Highway, climbing 1,200 feet to the desert cities of Dimona and Beer Sheva, capital of the Negev. Arrive in Tel Aviv in the afternoon and check into your hotel. An evening stroll along the "tayelet" (promenade) is the perfect way to say Shalom to Israel
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 15, Saturday - Depart Israel
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.