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We provide deluxe airconditioned motor coaches, dried fruit snacks and a bottle of mineral water
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Tour No. 1: JERUSALEM – Old City
Your excursion will begin with a visit to the Mount of Olives to enjoy the breathtaking view over the town and where everything can be related to the last moments of Jesus’ life.
Proceed to the biblical City of David, one of Jerusalem’s most important historical and archaeological treasures. This city was appointed the capital of Israel more than 3,000 years ago by King David. It was Jerusalem’s heart and soul from the days of the First Temple till today. Visit the many spectacular excavations and underground sites unearthed including the Spring House, the royal water cistern, Area G, as well as the Siloach Pool, Warren’s Shaft and more.
Continue the visit with a walk through the Old City of Jerusalem, as you pass through the Dung gate to the holiest site in Judaism: the Western Wall. The Wall is the only remnant of the Second Temple destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE. Walk along the Stations of the Cross along the “Via Dolorosa”, considered the holiest route in the world to Christians, since Jesus was led to his death along its uneven path. The tour will end with a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Note: guests have to walk 2.5 km on uneven, cobblestone terrain with some steps and inclines. Comfortable shoes are recommended; wear conservative attire when visiting religious sites. Please cover shoulders and knees.
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Tour No. 2: JERUSALEM – Combined New & Old City
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Visit Yad Vashem, Israel’s reknowned memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Walk through the new Historical Museum, the Children's Memorial, and the Memorial Hall and view the recently constructed Memorial to the Deportees.
Arrive to the Old city and Take time for a moment of prayer at the holy Western Wall, and follow the tradition of many from around the world that placed their prayers in the cracks of the wall.
Near the Western Wall view the archaeological discoveries excavated in a vast, concealed tunnel along the Western Wall. Inside, a model shows the different dwelling periods and history of the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Digging at this site exposed a continuous wall, almost 448 meters long. There is one stone reaching the weight of close to 570 tons. Some 2,000 square meters of rooms and public halls were discovered, as well as a section of the Second Temple road, a Hasmonean water tunnel, a pool and many other finds. Stand on the site believed to be the nearest spot to the "Holy of Holies". |
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Tour No. 3: EIN KAREM AND BETHLEHEM
Visit the neighborhood of Ein Karem, whose name literally means "Vineyard Spring". It is the traditional birthplace of John the Baptist and is the site of a beautiful church bearing his name. Here you can still see the remains of 2,000-year-old agricultural terraces, which were part of this ancient village. Today this picturesque village is home to many of Jerusalem's Bohemian society.
Drive to Bethlehem, the birthplace of King David and Jesus. In Manger Square see the Church of the Nativity, built over the site where Jesus was born.
Comfortable shoes are recommended; wear conservative attire when visiting religious sites. Please cover shoulders and knees; expect crowded sites, please bring your passport with you to enter Bethlehem.
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Tour No. 4: Massada and the Dead Sea
Depart Jerusalem after lunch and drive to the Dead Sea area, traveling south through the Judean Wilderness, a place of refuge and shelter for Jews throughout the ages. Continue along the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth and a rich source of minerals for export.
Arrive at Masada and ascend the cliff-top fortress by cable car. As you explore the ancient remains of fortifications, King Herod's palaces, storerooms and baths, you will hear about the spirit of its Jewish defenders of the mountaintop. These Jewish Zealots held out for three years against the legions of Flavius Silva and chose to die as free men at their own hands rather than submit to Roman slavery. From the top of Masada, the outlines of the Roman encampments are still visible below. Descend by cable car.
Arrive at a Dead Sea beach and enjoy the unique experience of floating on the Dead Sea while the buoyant waters support you as you relax on your back.
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Tour No. 5: TEL-AVIV-JAFFA
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Drive from Jerusalem to the coastal plain and embark on a short 'get acquainted' tour of Tel Aviv. The attractions in Tel Aviv include the Carmel Market - a bustling open-air bazaar infused with mysterious and spicy aromas and a cornucopia of colorful wares for sale. Explore the nearby "Greenwich Village" of Tel Aviv - Shenkin Street. At the top of the Carmel Market, take a right and stroll along Nachlat Benjamin Pedestrian Mall. On Tuesdays/Fridays Nachalat Binyamin is transformed into an artisan's paradise with performing street entertainer and an array of quality hand made crafts and jewelry stalls.
Drive along the historic Rothschild Boulevard, and see lovely examples of Bauhaus Architecture from the 1930's, some of which have been beautifully restored. Pass by Independence Hall, located in the house of Meir Dizengoff, the first Mayor of Tel Aviv. Here David Ben Gurion, Israel’s first Prime Minister, declared Israel’s independence on May 14th, 1948.
Neve Tzedek – established in 1887, it was the first Jewish neighborhood to be built outside of Jaffa and one of the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv. It has recently undergone extensive renovations with much of the early architecture restored to its original glory. In the center of Neve Tzedek visit the impressive Suzanne Dallal Cultural Center for Performing Arts, built on the site of the first girl's school in Tel Aviv.
Return to your hotel in Jerusalem.
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Tour No. 6: CAESAREA
Travel to the ancient city of Caesarea built by Herod the Great and once the seat of Roman rule. It was here that Pontius Pilate, imprisoned Peter and the first heathen, Cornelius, was converted to Christianity.
Visit the excavated Roman Theater, echoing theatrical performances of long ago. Today, this theatre still serves as a spectacular venue for concerts and music festivals. Explore some of the recent excavations including the newly uncovered hippodrome (a stadium used for chariot races). A little way on, hugging the seashore, is an aqueduct once used for conveying the city's water. Some 1000 years ago, the Crusaders rebuilt and fortified part of the city.
Visit the Caesarea Harbor project where a fascinating cinematic exhibition will take you on an enchanted voyage through the history of Caesarea. As you journey through the various eras, encounter the diversity of the cultures that ruled the city at different points throughout history.
Return to your hotel in Jerusalem
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