Israel Bible Land Tour
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Destination Covered: Jerusalem – Beit Shean Nazareth Galilee – Kibbutz – Golan Heights – the Sea of Galilee – Kibbutz – Acre - Haifa - Tel Aviv
Inclusions:
Hotels
Transfer
Meals
Sightseeing
Israel Bible Land Tour
Hotels
Transfer
Meals
Sightseeing
Overview
Israel is a beautiful nation, which has a religious significance amid Jews, Muslims and Christians. Also known as the ‘Land of Bible’, it is visited by Christians in huge numbers every year. If you are also thinking of visiting this place, opt for a well-planned tour of 8 days, Israel Bible Land Tour. The tour includes visit to some wonderful places like Jerusalem, Beit Shean, Nazareth, Galilee, Kibbutz, Golan Heights, the Sea of Galilee, Kibbutz, Acre, Haifa and Tel Aviv. Visit places of religious significance, explore ancient monuments and get a sneak-peak into rich cultural heritage of the region along with the prime biblical events.
Trip Highlights
- Sightseeing in New Jerusalem including Herodian city, Ein Karem village and Yad Vashem.
- Walking tour of Old Jerusalem including Via Dolorosa and towards the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
- Visit Bethlehem for the Church of the Nativity.
- Explore the Roman City of Beit Shean.
- Church of the Annunciation and Mary’s well in Nazareth.
- Druze villages in Golan Heights.
- Sightseeing around Sea of Galilee including Tabgha and Capernaum.
- Short tour of Tiberias, an old center of Jewish learning.
- Sightseeing in Haifa including the Baha’i Shrine.
- Medieval fortifications in Acre.
- Optional tour to the Dead Sea and Masada, Tel Aviv.
Itinerary Details
Arrival in Jerusalem
As you arrive at the Jerusalem airport, meet our representative and get an assisted transfer to hotel. The remaining day is for leisure activities. You are free to explore the surroundings on your own.
Overnight stay in Jerusalem.
Jerusalem (new city sightseeing)
On day 2 of the tour, get ready for explore the new Jerusalem city. Start with wonderful views of Jerusalem, from the top of Mt. of Olives. Next in line is visit to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of the Agony. Keep exploring the place as you head Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book, which contains the popular Dead Sea scrolls. Continue the sightseeing and arrive at the Model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem. Dating back to the time of the Second Temple, this is a beautifully renovated masterpiece. The next attraction that you visit is Yad Vashem, a memorial built in the memory of six million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust. Later on, head to the beautiful Ein Karem village, which is the birth place of John the Baptist. Back to the Hotel.
Stay overnight.
Jerusalem Old City – Bethlehem
The day is scheduled for exploring the old city of Jerusalem. The walking tour begins with a walk traversing the improved Jewish Quarter- one of the Gates to the walled Old City. Continue to the Western Wall? the colorful local bazaars? Via Dolorosa- one of the oldest streets here and the Stations of the Cross ending at towards the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Later, drive to Mt. Zion for visiting the tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey. In the afternoon, visit Bethlehem for visiting the Church of the Nativity and to get a view of the shepherds fields.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Beit Shean Nazareth Galilee – Kibbutz
On the 4th day, complete the check-out formalities at your hotel in Jerusalem. Start driving northwards via Jericho, which the world’s oldest city. Continue your drive via the Jordan Valley towards Beit Shean. Here you explore the excavations of this striking Roman City. After this, you head to Nazareth for visiting the Church of the Annunciation & Mary’s well. Drive to a hotel in Kibbutz. Relax for the remaining day here.
Stay overnight in Kibbutz.
Kibbutz – Golan Heights and around the Sea of Galilee – Kibbutz
In the morning of day 5, start with the tour by driving to the Golan Heights. Here, visit the former Syrian fortifications, and then the Druze villages. Continue your drive via Banias, which is known as source of the River Jorden, Keep driving along the shores of the Sea of Galilee to arrive at Capernaum. Here you get a chance to visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue and Peter’s House. Next in line is visit Tabgha, where the miracle of the Fish & Bread took place and then you move to Mt Beatitude. After, a short tour of Tiberias, the old center of Jewish learning. Return to your hotel Kibbutz.
Overnight stay.
Kibbutz – Acre Haifa Tel Aviv
Post breakfast, you drive westwards to arrive at Acre for visiting the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications. After this, continue your drive to Haifa. As you reach, get ready for sightseeing in Haifa, including the Baha’i Shrine, and Persian Garden. From Mount Carmel treat your eyes to the wonderful views of the city. Later on, drive towards south to Caesarea for visiting the Roman Theater and exploring the Crusader fortress. At the end, drive and arrive in Tel Aviv Jaffa for enjoy a short city tour. After check-in at a hotel in Tel Aviv.
Stay overnight.
Tel Aviv
Day 7 is at leisure. You can indulge in the activities of your interest. You can either explore the attractions of Tel Aviv or can go for an optional tour to the Dead Sea and Masada.
Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Departure from Tel Aviv
After breakfast, get transferred to the airport to board your flight for the next destination.
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