FASCINATING ISRAEL

Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport. Transfer to Jerusalem. Accommodation in Jerusalem. Dinner not included.

After breakfast, departure to the Mount of Olives to enjoy a magnificent view of the city. We continue to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Basilica of the Agony. We will then proceed to the Old City, ascend to the Temple Mount (if possible), and visit the Western Wall. Next, we will walk the Via Dolorosa to reach the site of Jesus' crucifixion and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Visit Mount Zion, where the Tomb of King David, the Cenacle (site of the Last Supper), and the Abbey of the Dormition are located. We will continue to the modern part of the city to visit the Mahane Yehuda Market, the most famous market in Jerusalem, where you can experience the true variety of Israeli cuisine. The market's main charm, besides its products, is the intercultural atmosphere of its bustling stalls. Accommodation in Jerusalem. Dinner not included.

After breakfast, departure to the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed and the Model of Jerusalem in the time of Jesus is located. Panoramic tour of the Modern City and the Israeli Parliament. Continue to the picturesque neighborhood of Ein Karem, visit the Church of St. John the Baptist. Proceed to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum and Memorial. Accommodation in Jerusalem. Dinner not included.

Optional Bethlehem – Visit Bethlehem with lunch (included), where we will visit the Church of the Nativity, the Grotto of the Nativity, and the 14-pointed Star (the birthplace of Jesus). Return to Jerusalem.

Note: We recommend booking the optional Bethlehem tour in advance, at least one week before the start of the program.

After breakfast, departure to the Sea of Galilee. We continue along the Jericho Oasis, enjoying a panoramic view of the Mount of Temptation and the Dead Sea. We arrive at Yardenit, the traditional site of Baptism in the Jordan River, and proceed for an exciting boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Next, we visit the Mount of Beatitudes, the site of the Sermon on the Mount. Visit Tabgha, the site of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes, and Capernaum, where the Ancient Synagogue and the House of St. Peter are located. We continue along the Sea of Galilee towards Haifa. Accommodation in Haifa. Dinner not included.

After breakfast, departure to Acre to visit the ancient Crusader Fortress. Continue to Nazareth to visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and St. Joseph's Workshop. We proceed to a winery in the Galilee region for a tasting of some of the best wines produced in Israel. Return to Haifa. We then head to Mount Carmel, where we will view the Baha'i Temple and its Persian Gardens, as well as enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the port. Accommodation in Haifa. Dinner not included.

After breakfast, departure along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea Maritima, the ancient Roman capital, where we will visit its Theater, the Crusader city, and the Roman Aqueduct. We will then arrive in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Panoramic tour by bus of Rothschild Boulevard and the picturesque Neve Tzedek neighborhood, where we will visit the HaCarmel Market, known for its fresh produce, clothing, and authentic restaurants. We will head to Jaffa, one of the oldest ports in the world. Enjoy free time at the Flea Market and its numerous art galleries, crafts, and jewelry. Alternatively, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation in Tel Aviv. Dinner not included.

After breakfast, at the designated time, transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure.