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Country(ies): Israel
Tour type: Small Group
Group size: Min: 2 | Max: 45
Accommodation: 3 to 4-star hotels
Meals:
Transport: A/C minibus/coach
Highlights: Modern Tel Aviv, coastal city of Caesarea, Megiddo, Sea of Galilee, Tiberias, Golan Heights, Nazareth, hilltop fortress of Masada, Qumran, float in the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, old & new Jerusalem
This Biblical Israel & Occupied Palestinian Territories group tour makes an ideal Holy Land trip visiting some of the many biblical sites of the region. You'll get to see most of the highlights of this amazing country and relate the important religious sites to the relevant important passages in scripture. It is perfect for travellers with an interest in the bible or just for travellers interested in an incredible adventure to explore this fascinating land.
We start this tour with time to explore the buzz of the city and beaches of Tel Aviv, before making our way north along the Mediterranean coat visiting the Roman remains at Caesarea, Bronze Age Megiddo. We then continue across to Tiberias and Capernaum, on the Sea of Galilee, then on up to the Golan height for a tour of the area, including Banias Spring. Next, we head back to Jerusalem via Nazareth and Beit Shean. In Jerusalem, we visit some of its many important religious and historical sites and monuments, including nearby Bethlehem, birthplace of Christ. We also visit the famous hilltop fortress at Masada and the Dead Sea where you can bob on top of the remarkably salty waters, the lowest place on Earth.
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Note: This tour runs with an average of 15-20 people but has a potential maximum full-coach size of 45.
This tour is also available for booking privately for travel anytime through the year, and we can also customise the itinerary to fit your personal requirements. Please contact us for details and prices.
The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often use on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
Sea Net Hotel
Tel Aviv
A good mid-range hotel in the vibrant city of Tel Aviv, located just a 3 minute walk to the beach. The hotel has an on-site restaurant, bar and coffee shop.
Prima Galil Hotel
Tiberias
Located in the centre of Tiberias, the Prima Hotel offers comfortable accommodation with great views over Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee.
Jerusalem Gold Hotel
Jerusalem
The Jerusalem Gold is an elegant hotel in the heart of the new city, next to the Central Bus Station and a 20-minute walk from the historic centre.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination you‘re visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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