This encompassing Holy Land vacation package showcases the splendors of Israel in a faith-based travel itinerary with stays in Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Lavi, and Jerusalem. Join on this Israel travel package to delve deeper into the spirituality, culture, customs, and destinations of religious importance that you are yearning to experience. Come explore ancient excavations in Caesarea and Megiddo, see the underground City and Crypt in Acre, enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, and stand on the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Journey along to Tabgha and commemorate the miracle of the loaves and the fishes or visit Cana and the wedding church where Jesus performed his first miracle. Delve into Old Jerusalem visiting the Mount of Olives, King David's Tomb, and the Room where the Last Supper took place. Marvel at Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found and see the artifacts at Israel Museum's Shrine of the Book in Jerusalem. Take the once-in-a- lifetime opportunity to soak in the therapeutic, hyper-saline Dead Sea. Inspiring moments await you!

Arrive at Ben Gurion airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Tel Aviv. (D)

Sunday - Tel Aviv

Depart Tel Aviv and drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region; visit the excavations of the ancient city, the Roman theatre, and aqueduct. Proceed to Muhraka, the site of confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal; enjoy the spectacular view of the Jezreel Valley and lower Galilee. Continue to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon, and learn the impressive history of this battlefield as you visit the archaeological excavations. Next, it&#8217;s on to Acre to visit the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt; walk through the Old City, recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Continue to Kinar Galilee Hotel for overnight. (B,D)

Monday - Tel Aviv | Caesarea | Megiddo | Haifa | Acre | Galilee

After a short tour of Tiberias, enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee and visit the Yigal Alon center where the &#8220;Jesus boat,&#8221; an ancient fishing boat from the 1st century, is displayed. Continue to Capernaum to visit the remains of the 2nd century synagogue. Stop at Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of the Loaves &amp; Fishes, and visit the Church of the Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Proceed to the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive to the Banias Springs and tour the Golan Heights. Return to Galilee for overnight. (B,D)

Tuesday - Galilee | Tiberias | Capernaum | Banias | Galilee

Today, head out to Cana to visit the Wedding Church where Jesus performed his first miracle turning water into wine. Continue to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation, Joseph&#8217;s workshop, and Mary&#8217;s well. Proceed to Yardenit, the baptismal site on the Jordan River. Next, stop at Beit Shean to visit the newly excavated Roman city and amphitheater. Drive along the Jordan Valley to Jerusalem for overnight. (B,D)

Wednesday - Galilee | Cana | Nazareth | Beit Shean | Jerusalem

After breakfast, drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city; visit the Church of All Nations, King David&#8217;s Tomb, and the Room of the Last Supper on Mt. Zion. Enter the Old City and walk through the Cardo, the ancient Roman road. Visit the Jewish and Christian quarters and view the Temple Mount. Then take a stroll along the Via Dolorosa and drive to the oriental Bazaar to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Next, drive to the Garden Tomb and enjoy the beautiful gardens and peaceful ambiance. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B,D)

Thursday - Jerusalem (Old City)

Today&#8217;s adventure commences in Ein Karem with a visit to the Church of the Visitation. Proceed to Yad Vashem, Israel&#8217;s official memorial to the Holocaust. Visit the Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book, the place where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period. Proceed to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus. Here you will explore Shepherds&#8217; Field and walk through Manger Square to visit the remarkable Church of the Nativity. Return to Jerusalem for your overnight stay. (B,D)

Friday - Jerusalem (New City) | Bethlehem

Mystery and history unfolds before you today starting with a drive through the Judean hills to the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. Ascend Masada by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod. Here you will discover the remains of the walls, see the water cistern, and visit Herod&#8217;s Palace before descending. Continue on to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Enjoy the opportunity to float in the unsinkable water and cover yourself with mineral rich mud, believed to have therapeutic effects. Return to Jerusalem for overnight. (B,D)

Saturday - Jerusalem | Qumran | Masada | Dead Sea | Jerusalem

Transfer to Ben Gurion airport for your departure. (B)

Sunday - Jerusalem | Tel Aviv to USA (or extend your stay)

SOURCE OF FAITH

Have a truly fantastic time on your trip to Israel as you experience the treasures of this sacred land on this upscale Israel travel program. Explore ancient excavations in Caesarea and Megiddo. Visit ancient wonders in Bethlehem and Nazareth, the Dead Sea, the rock fortress of Masada, and Jericho. Enjoy a private tour and wine tasting experience at a Golan winery and venture out on a Jeep tour to the foot of the Golan. Delve into the Old City of Jerusalem as well as the Jewish quarter. On your splendid Israel vacation tour, marvel at the Dead Sea Scrolls on display at the Israel Museum&#8217;s Shrine of the Book. Savor a Middle Eastern dinner followed by the spectacular &#34;Sound &amp; Light&#34; show at the Tower of David Museum. Indulge in a lunch and time to float at the Dead Sea. With nine nights in choice accommodations, and six full days of amazing sightseeing and spectacularly unique experiences, you&#8217;re sure to enjoy this Israel travel package every step of the way.

Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Friday - Tel Aviv

Free day at leisure and overnight in Tel Aviv. (B)

Saturday - Tel Aviv

Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region. See the excavations of the Crusaders&#8217; city, the Roman port, aqueduct and the amphitheater that has been restored to its former glory as a concert venue. Proceed to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon. Visit the archaeological excavations including the well-preserved water supply system. Continue to Daliyat el-Carmel, a Druze village, and enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant. Proceed via Mount Carmel to Haifa for a panoramic view of the Bay of Haifa and the Golden domed Baha&#8217;i Shrine and gardens. Overnight at a Kibbutz guesthouse. (B)

Sunday - Tel Aviv | Caesarea | Megiddo | Druze Village | Haifa | Galilee

Drive to Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism. Here you will visit the ancient synagogues and the Artists&#8217; colony. Continue to the Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers, Kuneitra and the new Israeli town of Katzrin. Stop at the Golan Winery for a tour and wine tasting. Then head to &#8220;Golan Magic,&#8221; for a multimedia presentation of the area and its history. Overnight at a Kibbutz guesthouse. (B)

Monday - Galilee | Safed | Katzrin | Golan Winery | Galilee

Start the day with a visit to Nazareth and the Church of the Annunciation. Next, it&#8217;s on to Tiberias and then Capernaum to see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal Church of St. Peter. Visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Then, drive via Beit Shean to Beit Alpha to see the remains of the mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue depicting the zodiac. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B)

Tuesday - Galilee | Nazareth | Tiberias | Capernaum | Beit Alpha | Jerusalem

The day&#8217;s adventures begin with a magnificent panoramic view from the Mount of Olives. Enroute to the Old City, we visit the Tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper on Mt. Zion. Enter the walled city and walk through the newly restored Jewish quarter. Visit the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter, and continue to the Western Wall. Walk along Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem, view Rachel&#8217;s Tomb, and then visit the Church of the Nativity and Manger&#8217;s Square. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B)

Wednesday - Jerusalem (Old City) | Bethlehem

Drive to the Israel Museum. Visit the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and see the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period. Next, enjoy a tour at the Knesset, Israel&#8217;s parliament. Continue to visit Mount Herzl cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Drive through Mea Shearim, the ultraorthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem, and learn about their unique lifestyle. In the evening, enjoy a Middle Eastern dinner followed by the spectacular &#8220;Sound &amp; Light&#8221; show** at the Tower of David Museum. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B,D)

Thursday - Jerusalem 

Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, at 1388 feet below sea level. Stop at the Qumran Caves to visit the site where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. Ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 AD. Descend by cable car. Next, stop for lunch and experience the spa facilities in one of the leading hotels in the area and enjoy some time to float in the hyper-saline Dead Sea.** Overnight in Jerusalem. (B,L)

Friday - Jerusalem | Qumran | Masada | Dead Sea | Jerusalem

Saturday - Jerusalem

Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your flight home. (B)

CLASSICAL ISRAEL

Get ready for spiritual awakenings on this fascinating and enriching 10-day Israel travel package focused on the Jewish faith. In Haifa, visit the Clandestine Immigration &amp; Naval Museum and hear the story of the illegal immigrants to Israel at the time of the British Mandat. Visit Safed, one of the four Holy Cities in Israel. In Jerusalem, visit the Western Wall (Kotel) &amp; tour its tunnels, visit the four Sephardic Synagogues restored after the 1967 war in the Jewish quarter, and marvel at the Dead Sea Scrolls on display at the Israel Museum&#8217;s Shrine of the Book. As you continue on your Israel vacation tour, float in the Dead Sea&#8217;s hyper-saline waters and tour the rock fortress of Masada, Herod&#8217;s great palace. Drive south through the Negev desert to the magnificent resort of Eilat on the Red Sea with a stop at Timna to view the ancient Copper Mines of King Solomon. Visit Mitzpe Ramon to view the Crater, visit the grave of David Ben Gurion, stop for a camel ride and visit of a Bedouin tent, and visit the Israeli Airforce Museum at Hatzerim. Wonder and amazement are yours at every turn on this Jewish Heritage trip to Israel.

Arrive at Ben Gurion airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Full day at leisure and overnight in Tel Aviv. (B)

Today, head north to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region. See the excavations of the Crusaders&#8217; city, the aqueduct and the amphitheater that has been restored as a concert venue. Proceed to Haifa to visit the Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum (&#8220;Af al Pi Chen&#8221;) and hear the story of the illegal emigrants to Israel at the time of the British mandate. Drive to Acre, whose Old City is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. and continue on to Rosh Hanikra where you will descend by cable car into the underwater grottoes to admire the spectacular natural formation. Overnight at a Kibbutz guesthouse in the Galilee. (B)

Sunday - Tel Aviv | Caesarea | Haifa | Acre | Rosh Hanikra | Galilee

Drive to Safed, one of the four holy cities in Israel and center of the Kabbalah movement. Visit the Caro and Ari synagogues and the picturesque Artists&#8217; quarter. Next, enjoy a Jeep tour to the foot of the Golan. Continue up the Golan Heights, stopping at Gadot overlook, a memorial for the fallen of the Golan located over former Syrian bunkers and view the monument built in honor of the Alexandroni Brigade. Take in the views over the city of Kuneitra and the Syrian territory. Drive to Tel- Hai; see the &#8220;Roaring Lion&#8221; monument and learn about the heroic battle of Josef Trumpeldor and his comrades in 1920. Meet with a Kibbutz member and learn about their unique lifestyle. Overnight at a Kibbutz guesthouse in Galilee. (B)

Monday - Galilee | Safed | Golan Heights | Tel-Hai | Galilee

Drive to Tiberias to visit Rambam&#8217;s grave. Continue through the Jordan Valley to Beit Shean, known as &#8220;Scythopolis,&#8221; and see the fascinating excavated remains from Roman and Byzantine periods. Stop at Beit Alpha to admire the beautiful mosaic floor of a synagogue discovered in 1929. Visit Gan Hashlosha National Park and enjoy the warm spring water pools and waterfalls. Head on via the Jordan Valley to Jerusalem, stopping at Mount Scopus for a blessing as you enter the city. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B)

Tuesday - Galilee | Tiberias | Beit -Shean | Beit Alpha | Gan Hashlosha | Jerusalem

Visit the Tomb of King David on Mt. Zion. Visit the four Sepharadic Synagogues in the Jewish quarter restored after the war of 1967. Visit the Western Wall (Kotel) and explore its tunnels. Next, visit the archaeological park at Davidson Center. Then, walk through the colorful local bazaar to visit the Tower of David museum presenting the history of Jerusalem and ancient remains of the city beginning with the First Temple period. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B)

Wednesday - Jerusalem

Enjoy seeing the Bar-Mitzvah ceremonies at the Kotel. Drive through Mea Shearim, one of the oldest Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem and learn about the unique lifestyle of the ultra-orthodox communities. Head to Mount Herzl, the military cemetery, and on to the memorial to the Holocaust, Yad Vashem. Visit Ammunition Hill, then drive by Israel&#8217;s parliament, the Knesset, and see the Menorah with its biblical emblems. Next, visit Israel Museum&#8217;s Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and see the Holyland model, a miniature replica of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B)

Thursday - Jerusalem

Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Visit the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Continue to Masada and ascend by cable car, then tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans. Here you will see the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue, and bathhouse before descending by cable car. Next, stop for lunch and experience the spa facilities in one of the leading hotels in the area and enjoy some time to float in the hypersaline Dead Sea. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B,L)

Day at leisure. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B)

Travel south through the Negev Desert and stop at Timna, a large geological and archaeological park. Marvel at the multi-colored rock formations and the copper mine (King Solomon&#8217;s Mines) and view the outstanding Solomon&#8217;s Pillars. Continue to Eilat, the southernmost resort city on the shores of the Red Sea. Visit the Underwater Observatory Marine Park, built into a coral reef, and enjoy the opportunity for a close up look at the rich life of the Gulf of Eilat. Overnight in Eilat. (B)

Sunday - Jerusalem | Timna | Eilat

Day at leisure or take an optional full day tour to Petra, Jordan. Overnight in Eilat. (B

Monday - Eilat

Depart Eilat via Mizpe Ramon and stop to view the Ramon Crater, a geological wonder. Proceed to Sde Boker and see Ben Gurion&#8217;s hut and grave overlooking the magnificent Zin Valley. Stop for a camel ride and a visit to a Bedouin tent to learn about Bedouin hospitality and enjoy a light lunch. Continue to Hatzerim and visit Israel&#8217;s Airforce Museum to view the planes and equipment and hear the story of this brave fighting force. Overnight in Tel Aviv. (B,L)

Tuesday - Eilat | Mizpe Ramon | Sde Boker | Hatzerim | Tel Aviv

Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your departure home. (B)

Wednesday - Tel Aviv to USA (or extend your stay)

JEWISH LEGACY

This comprehensive program will take you to the most inspiring sites in Israel!&#10;&#10;Start your exploration of Tel Aviv walking around the Old Port City of Jaffa.&#10;&#10;Discover the amazing flavors,  dynamism and spirit of this most energizing city before continuing to experience a journey from the early days of the Kibbutz communities to the present.&#10;&#10;This incredible trip will take you to the Sea of Galilee before bringing you back in time to the &#8220;Capital of the Golan Heights&#8221;- Ketzrin, and the mystical city of Tzfat, the birthplace of the ancient Jewish mystical text: the Kabbalah.  A stroll through its winding alleys will amaze you with its beautiful synagogues, galleries, and artists workshops.   &#10;&#10;Later-on, on your adventure to the &#8220;Holy Land&#8221; you will have the incredible opportunity to visit Masada on route to the Dead Sea! where you can float in its buoyant waters before relishing a Sound and Light Show at the Tower of David.&#10;&#10;Jerusalem will welcome and mesmerize you at every turn. From its famous and revered sites such as Mt. of Olives, Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, City of David, the Western Wall and the Cardo to the impressive rich colors and flavors of the Arab Bazaar, you will be in awe with this incredible city.   &#10;&#10;A visit to Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum is a must before continuing to Bethlehem. Your extraordinary journey through this amazing destination will end at this historical city with visits to the church of the Nativity and the remains of ancient Bethlehem (beneath the Greek Monastery), from the times of Christ.&#160;&#160;

Arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport, where you will be met, assisted through baggage and customs, and escorted to your driver. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv for dinner and overnight. (D)

Monday - Tel Aviv

Following a delicious breakfast, you will start your exploration with a visit to the &#8220;State of Mind&#8221; Innovation Center at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Enjoy a walk around the Old Port City of Jaffa, the oldest seaport in the world. Next you will embark on a choice of two culinary tours that will introduce you to the very best of Tel Aviv&#8217;s food scene: a Carmel Market tasting tour or a vegan culinary tour. Later, stroll along Rothschild Boulevard, home of The White City, Tel Aviv&#8217;s most prominent collection of Bauhaus buildings. Revel in an evening at leisure to discover Tel Aviv at your own pace. (B)

Tuesday - Tel Aviv | Jaffa | Tel Aviv

After breakfast, depart Tel Aviv and head north to the ancient city of Caesarea, built by Herod the Great and once the administrative center of the Roman Empire for the Province of Judaea. The ancient port, the Roman hippodrome and amphitheater, and the impressive palace are among the many historical treasures. Next, visit Ein Shemer Kibbutz Museum, where you will experience a journey from the early days of the kibbutz communities to the present, and enjoy a delicious lunch in the Kibbutz dining hall. Continue with a tour of innovation at Kibbutz Magal and visit the Netafim greenhouse innovation center, a pioneering enterprise in the field of drip irrigation technology. Continue to your hotel in Shavei Zion for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)

Wednesday - Tel Aviv | Caesarea | Kibbutz Experience | Shavei Zion

Have breakfast at your hotel before driving along to the city of Katzrin, the &#8220;Capital of the Golan Heights.&#8221; Stroll through a Talmudic village and get a sense of what it was like to live in the times of ancient Israel. Enjoy a tour and wine tasting at a local, family-owned boutique winery. Drive to the Sea of Galilee for a boat ride on the calm water. Continue to the mystical city of Tzfat (Safed), the birthplace of the ancient Jewish mystical text, the Kabbalah. Venture through the narrow, winding alleys, peer into the beautiful synagogues and browse the workshops and galleries in the flourishing artists&#8217; quarter. Return to Shavei Zion for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Thursday - Shavei Zion | Katzrin | Sea of Galilee | Safed | Shavei Zion

Enjoy a full Israeli breakfast at your hotel before exploring the ancient crusader port city of Akko, a fascinating UNESCO heritage site with new excavations that reveal what life was like 1000 years ago. See the port and fortifications that enabled the town to resist invasion by Napoleon. Take time to find some mementos at the Arab Bazaar, a true Middle Eastern shopping experience. Next, visit the amazing Bahai Gardens in Haifa with its staircase of 19 terraces extending all the way up Mount Carmel. On from there, drive to Jerusalem and check in to your hotel. In the evening, experience a special &#8220;Shabbat of a Lifetime&#8221; dinner in the home of a local Jewish family. Enjoy a traditional meal as you hear about and observe the customs of the Jewish Shabbat. (B,D)

Friday - Shavei Zion | Akko | Haifa | Jerusalem 

After breakfast this morning, set off towards the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on Earth at 1388 feet below sea level. Enroute, visit the legendary mountaintop plateau of Masada, the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their struggle against the Romans in 73 CE. Ascending by cable car to the ancient fortress, explore the site with its synagogue and bathhouse. Afterwards, savor a leisurely afternoon at the Dead Sea shore with free time to cake yourself in mineral-rich mud and float in the buoyant waters. Next, drive to a lookout point for a view of Wadi Qelt and the cliff-hanging Monastery of St. George that was founded in the 5th Century and is still inhabited by Greek Orthodox monks. In the evening, enjoy a Sound and Light Show at the Tower of David, a creative depiction of the history of the city of Jerusalem (weather permitting). (B,L)

Saturday - Jerusalem | Dead Sea | Masada | St. George | Jerusalem

Enjoy breakfast and then start the day&#8217;s adventuring with an overview from the Mt. of Olives. Begin the exploration of the Old City of Jerusalem at the City of David with its fascinating tunnels. See the newest excavations revealing Jerusalem during the time of the 1st Temple period. Walk through the Old City and visit some of its famous sites, including the Western Wall and the Cardo, an ancient commercial street where you can still shop today. Walk through the Arab Bazaar and experience traditional Middle Eastern life, with its rich colors and flavors, then stroll along part of the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. According to traditions dating back to the 4th century, the church is the site where Jesus of Nazareth was crucified, and also the site of Jesus&#8217;s empty tomb, where he is said to have been buried and resurrected. This evening is yours at leisure to explore Jerusalem at your own pace. (B)

Sunday - Jerusalem (Old City)

Have breakfast at your hotel and then head out to visit Yad Vashem, considered to be the world&#8217;s primary Holocaust memorial and museum. Tour the new Holocaust History Museum and visit the exhibit at the Children&#8217;s Pavilion, commemorating the death of over 1.5 million Jewish children. From Yad Vashem, move on to the Israel Museum. There you can see the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition and view the famous Model of Jerusalem, depicting the city as it was in the 2nd Temple period. Continue to Bethlehem. See the Church of the Nativity and the remains of ancient Bethlehem (beneath the Greek Monastery), from the times of Christ. Return to Jerusalem and enjoy a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Monday - Jerusalem (New City) | Bethlehem | Jerusalem

Transfer from your hotel to Ben Gurion airport for your return flight home or continue your trip with an optional extension to Eilat and Petra.

Tuesday - Jerusalem | Tel Aviv to USA (or extend your stay)

ISRAEL UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Get ready to embark on a cultural and educational Jewish-focused trip to Israel. This outstanding Israel tour package takes you to explore some of the most important sights of Jewish and historical significance throughout the country including a stay at a Kibbutz guesthouse. Explore Rosh Hanikra where you will descend by cable car into the underwater grottoes to admire the spectacular natural formation. Stroll through the narrow alleyways of the Caro and Ari synagogues and visit the picturesque Artists' quarter in Safed. Take an adventure-filled Jeep tour to the foot of the Golan. Discover the fascinating excavated remains from Roman and Byzantine periods in Beit Shean. In Jerusalem, visit the four Sephardic Synagogues restored after the 1967 war in the Jewish quarter. Next on your Israel vacation tour, marvel at the Dead Sea Scrolls on display at the Israel Museum&#8217;s Shrine of the Book. Float in the Dead Sea&#8217;s hyper-saline waters and tour the rock fortress of Masada, Herod&#8217;s great palace. Moments brimming with history, Jewish faith experiences, and awe-inspiring nature await at every turn!

Today, head north to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region. See the excavations of the Crusaders&#8217; city, the aqueduct and the amphitheater that has been restored as a concert venue. Proceed to Haifa to visit the Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum (&#8220;Af al Pi Chen&#8221;) and hear the story of the illegal emigrants to Israel at the time of the British mandate. Drive to Acre, whose Old City is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Continue on to Rosh Hanikra where you will descend by cable car into the underwater grottoes to admire the spectacular natural formation. Overnight at a Kibbutz guesthouse in Galilee. (B)

Drive to Safed, one of the four holy cities in Israel and center of the Kabbalah movement. Visit the Caro and Ari synagogues and the picturesque Artists&#8217; quarter. Next, enjoy a Jeep tour to the foot of the Golan. Continue up the Golan Heights, stopping at Gadot overlook, a memorial for the fallen of the Golan located over former Syrian bunkers and view the monument built in honor of the Alexandroni Brigade. Take in the views over the city of Kuneitra and the Syrian territory. Drive to Tel-Hai; see the &#8220;Roaring Lion&#8221; monument and learn about the heroic battle of Josef Trumpeldor and his comrades in 1920. Meet with a Kibbutz member and learn about their unique lifestyle. Overnight at a Kibbutz guesthouse in Galilee. (B)

Drive to Tiberias to visit Rambam&#8217;s grave. Continue through the Jordan Valley to Beit Shean, known as &#8220;Scythopolis,&#8221; and see the fascinating excavated remains from the Roman and Byzantine periods. Stop at Beit Alpha to admire the beautiful mosaic floor of a synagogue discovered in 1929. Visit Gan Hashlosha national park and enjoy the warm spring water pools and waterfalls. Head on via the Jordan Valley to Jerusalem, stopping at Mount Scopus for a blessing as you enter the city. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B)

Tuesday - Galilee | Tiberias | Beit Shean | Beit Alpha | Gan Hashlosha | Jerusalem

Enjoy seeing the Bar-Mitzvah ceremonies at the Kotel. Drive through Mea Shearim, one of the oldest Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem and learn about the unique lifestyle of the ultra-orthodox communities. Head to Mount Herzl, the military cemetery, and on to the memorial to the Holocaust, Yad Vashem. Visit Ammunition Hill, a former Jordanian army stronghold, conquered by the Israeli army in the Six-Day War and converted into a national memorial site and museum. Drive by Israel&#8217;s parliament, the Knesset, and see the Menorah with its biblical emblems. Next, visit Israel Museum&#8217;s Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and see the Holy Land model, a miniature replica of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B)

Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Visit the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Continue to Masada and ascend by cable car, then tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans. Here you will see the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue, and bathhouse before descending by cable car. Next, stop for lunch and experience the spa facilities in one of the leading hotels in the area and enjoy some time to float in the hyper-saline Dead Sea. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B,L)

Friday - Jerusalem |Qumran | Masada | Dead Sea | Jerusalem

Full day at leisure and overnight in Jerusalem. (B)

Transfer to Ben Gurion airport for departure. (B)

JEWISH HERITAGE

The secrets of an ancient world come to life on this 12-day Egypt tour with Nile Cruise plus Israel vacation adventure through captivating pyramids, along the mighty Nile River and into the holy land of Israel. A breathtaking visit to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx begins your time of uncovering the hidden treasures in and around Cairo. Next on your trip to Egypt and Israel, board your Nile river vessel for a stunning 4-night voyage along one of the world&#8217;s most impressive rivers, with stops at ancient temples and the Valley of the Kings &amp; Queens. On the Israel travel package portion of this exquisite vacation, the sacred past becomes a reality for the last leg of this tour with spiritual visits to the city of Christ, holy temples and caves, and a relaxing mineral-rich soak in the Dead Sea.

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, we will be met and assisted through immigration and customs then transferred to our hotel.

SAT I CAIRO

Morning visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities which includes the world&#8217;s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen&#8217;s tomb. Then, drive to Old Cairo to visit Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church) and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Stop for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. Overnight in Cairo. (B,L)

SUN I CAIRO

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, transfer to your cruise ship. Accommodations onboard consist of outside cabins with private facilities. Visit the Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple as well as the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. In the evening, enjoy an optional sound and light show at Karnak Temple. (B,L,D)

MON I CAIRO I LUXOR

Early this morning, you will sail to Edfu via Esna, where you will pass through the Esna Lock. (B,L,D)

TUE I LUXOR I EDFU

After breakfast, travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, considered the bestpreserved ancient temple in Egypt and the second largest after the Temple of Karnak. Back onboard, sail to Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris before continuing to Aswan. (B,L,D)&#160;&#160;

WED I EDFU I KOM OMBO I ASWAN

This morning, visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the temple of Isis at Philae. Later, sail on board a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat, and view Kitchener&#8217;s Island Botanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. (B,L,D)

THU I ASWAN

After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo or you may participate in an optional tour to Abu Simbel and visit the colossal Temple of Ramses II and the temple of his beloved Queen Nefertari. Both temples were carved out of a hillside beside the Nile in the 13th century B.C. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your hotel. This evening you may enjoy an optional sound and light show at the Pyramids. (B)

 FRI I ASWAN I CAIRO

Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Tel Aviv. Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted though customs and transferred to your hotel in Jerusalem. (B)&#160;&#160;

SAT I CAIRO I TEL AVIV I JERUSALEM

Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Western Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem for an overview of Shepherds&#8217; Field, visit the Church of Nativity and Manger&#8217;s Square. Return to hotel in Jerusalem. (B)&#160;&#160;

SUN I JERUSALEM

After breakfast, morning drive via the Judean Desert to Masada and the Dead Sea. In Masada, ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the Jewish zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans. Visit the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, Roman baths and other findings. Continue to the Dead Sea. After lunch, enjoy the unique opportunity to swim and float on the Dead Sea that many believe has therapeutic effects. On the way back, view the Qumran caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. (B)&#160;&#160;

 MON I JERUSALEM I MASADA I DEAD SEA I JERUSALEM

After breakfast, enjoy a beautiful day watching the outstanding landscape of the Lower Galilee. Depart Jerusalem on the Coastal Road for Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Basilica of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. Continue, via Kafr Kanna, to Tiberias, the lovely resort town. Drive along Lake Kinnereth to visit Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught. Continue to Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of Fish and Loaves, located at the foot of the Golan Heights. After lunch, continue to Yardenit, the famous baptismal site, where the Jordan River leaves the Sea of Galilee towards Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. (B)

TUE I JERUSALEM I NAZARETH I CAPERNAUM I TIBERIAS I JERUSALEM

After breakfast, transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your departure. (B)

WED I JERUSALEM I TEL AVIV TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)

EGYPT & ISRAEL

Travel to Egypt and then extend your stay with a 5-day splendid Israel vacation package. Fly to Tel Aviv and transfer to Jerusalem and then get ready to explore some of the world&#8217;s most famed sights. Israel is an intriguing and alluring travel destination where cultures, religions, and empires throughout history have left their mark. Visit fascinating historic and archeological sites, sites of religious importance, explore modern attractions, and savor delectable gastronomic delights. From the Mount of Olives to Bethlehem, from Masada to the Dead Sea, from Nazareth to Capernaum, and beyond to Tiberias, this Israel travel package extension to your Egypt vacation is brimming with insightful touring and captivating places to explore.&#160;&#160;

Upon arrival in Tel Aviv, you will be met and assisted though customs and transferred to your hotel in Jerusalem.

TEL AVIV I JERUSALEM

Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Western Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem for an overview of Shepherds&#8217; Field, visit the Church of the Nativity and Manger&#8217;s Square. Return to hotel in Jerusalem. (B)

JERUSALEM

After breakfast, morning drive via the Judean Desert to Masada and the Dead Sea. In Masada, ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the Jewish zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans. Visit the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, Roman baths and other findings. Continue to the Dead Sea. After lunch, enjoy the unique opportunity to swim and float in the Dead Sea that many believe has therapeutic effects. On the way back, view the Qumran caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. (B)&#160;&#160;

JERUSALEM I MASADA I DEAD SEA I JERUSALEM

After breakfast, enjoy a beautiful day watching the outstanding landscape of Lower Galilee. Depart Jerusalem on the Coastal Road for Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. Continue, via Kafr Kanna, to Tiberias, a lovely resort town. Drive along Lake Kinnereth to visit Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught. Continue to Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of the Fish and Loaves, located at the foot of the Golan Heights. After lunch, continue to Yardenit, the famous baptismal site where the Jordan River leaves the Sea of Galilee towards Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. (B)

 JERUSALEM I NAZARETH I CAPERNAUM I TIBERIAS I JERUSALEM

JERUSALEM I TEL AVIV TO USA

ISRAEL EXTENSION

Situated at the crossroads of three continents &#8211; Europe, Asia, and Africa &#8211; Israel is an intriguing and alluring travel destination where cultures, religions, and empires throughout history have left their mark, creating a kaleidoscope of diversity that beckons travelers from all over the world. Come discover amazing Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee, Haifa, Tel Aviv and Eilat on our&#160;Israel vacation packages. Visit fascinating historic and archeological sites, explore modern attractions and savor delectable gastronomic delights. With shores that touch the Eastern Mediterranean Sea as well as the Red Sea, the options for adventure and activity abound&#8230;including opportunities to soak in the therapeutic Dead Sea, known for its curative benefits. Part of the Holy Land and known as the birthplace of three of the world's greatest religions &#8212; Judaism, Christianity, and Islam &#8212; Israel has been a spiritual pilgrimage destination for thousands of years. With Central Holidays&#8217;&#160;Israel tour packages, you can journey to explore biblical towns; archeological findings and excavations of religious importance; ancient synagogues, churches and temples; and museums showcasing antiquities such as the Dead Sea Scrolls. We guarantee that our Israel&#160;travel packages&#160;will have you loving Israel from the first Shalom!

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