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11 Days / 10 nights
Availability : Every Sunday
Deluxe Holy Land Tour - 11 Days

Experience the Holy Land like never before with our deluxe 11-day Christian tour of Israel. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the region as you visit iconic biblical sites such as Bethlehem, Nazareth, Old City Jerusalem, and the Sea of Galilee.

Holy land Tour Services

11 day – 10 nights accommodations

  • 1 night in Tel Aviv
  • 2 nights in the Galilee
  • 4 nights in Jerusalem
  • 2 nights in Eilat
  • 1 night in Tel Aviv
  • Hotel taxes and service charges

Tours and guiding

  • Touring in a Deluxe vehicle/motor-coach with a professional licensed driver
  • A professional government licensed English speaking guide – hand picked
  • Entrance fees to all sites and parks

Meet, assist and transfers

  • Meet and assist at Ben Gurion Airport, immediately after passport control
  • Transfer on a arrival from Ben Gurion Airport to hotel in Tel Aviv
  • Transfer on departure from hotel to Ben Gurion Airport

Meals included

  • Israeli style buffet breakfast at hotels daily
  • Israeli style buffet dinners at hotels daily

Other services also included

  • Trips Israel host/hostess at Ben Gurion Airport
  • Boat cruise on the Sea of Galilee
  • Kotel (Western Wall)
  • Portfolio of travel documents
  • Maps, pens and luggage tags
  • and much more

Not Included

  • International airfare
  • Petra Excursion
  • Visa and border fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips to guide and driver
  • lunch daily

Deluxe Holy Land Tour - Itinerary

Sunday, Day 1:Welcome to the Holy Land

Welcome to the Holy Land, a place of great spiritual significance for people of many different faiths. We are excited to have you join us on this journey of discovery and enlightenment with Shalom Journeys.

  • Upon arriving in Tel Aviv, you will be greeted by a knowledgeable representative from Shalom Journeys who will guide you to your hotel transfer.
  • Arrive at your hotel in Tel Aviv for check-in
  • After settling into your hotel, you can enjoy a delicious buffet dinner
  • Get a good night’s rest in preparation for the adventure ahead
  • Overnight in Tel Aviv
 

Monday, Day 2:Caesarea, Megiddo, Haifa, Acre (Akko) to the Galilee

  • Start the day with a tour of the ancient city of Caesarea. This city was built by Herod the Great in the 1st century BC and is known for its well-preserved Roman theater, amphitheater, and aqueduct.
  • Next, visit Megiddo, an ancient city located in the Jezreel Valley. Megiddo has a long history dating back to the Bronze Age, and its ruins include the remains of 20 levels of civilization and a well-preserved water supply system.
  • In the afternoon, tour the city of Haifa, which is located on the Mediterranean coast. During the tour, visit Mt. Carmel, a mountain range that is mentioned in the Bible and is home to the Muhraka, a shrine that marks the traditional site where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal.
  • After the tour, drive to Galilee and check-in to your hotel in the region. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and spend the night.

Tuesday, Day 3:Tiberias, Wester Galilee, Banias (Golan Heights)

  • Begin the day with a short tour of Tiberius, a city located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee.
  • Embark on a boat cruise on the Sea of Galilee, a freshwater lake with great religious significance.
  • Visit Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and home to the remains of a 2nd-century synagogue.
  • Head to Tabgha, a village on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, and visit the Church of the Multipication, marking the traditional site of the miracle of the loaves and fishes.
  • Explore the Mount of Beatitudes, a hill believed to be the site of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.
  • In the afternoon, visit Banias Springs and Caesarea Philippi, two sites located in the Golan Heights.
  • Banias Springs is a natural spring mentioned in the Bible and Caesarea Philippi is an ancient city built by Philip the Tetrarch, the son of Herod the Great.
  • Return to the hotel for a relaxing dinner to end the day.

Wednesday, Day 4:Nazareth, Beit Shean

  • Visit Cana of Galilee, a village located near Nazareth that is known as the site of Jesus’ first miracle, the transformation of water into wine.
  • In the afternoon, visit Nazareth, the city where Jesus grew up. During the tour, visit the Grotto of the Annunciation, which marks the traditional site where the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, and the Church of St. Joseph, which is located near the ancient City Well.
  • Continue to Yardenit, a baptismal site located on the Jordan River. This site is popular with Christian pilgrims and is believed to be the location where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
  • Visit Beit Shean, an ancient city located in the Jordan Valley. Beit Shean is known for its well-preserved amphitheater, colonnaded Roman streets, mosaics, and Roman bathhouses.
  • After the tour, drive through the Jordan Valley and arrive in Jerusalem. Check-in to your hotel in the city and enjoy dinner. Spend the night in Jerusalem.

Thursday, Day 5:Jerusalem: The Old City

  • To start the day, take a tour of the Old City of Jerusalem, a historic walled city home to many significant religious sites.
  • During the tour, visit the Western Wall, a highly revered retaining wall of the Temple Mount; the Via Dolorosa, a street marking the traditional route of Jesus’ walk to his crucifixion; and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, a church marking the traditional site of Jesus’ burial and resurrection.
  • In the afternoon, visit the Garden Tomb, a site outside the Old City believed by some to be the site of Jesus’ burial and resurrection.
  • End the day with a visit to the Israel Museum, featuring a model of ancient Jerusalem and the Shrine of the Book, housing the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Friday, Day 6:Jerusalem: New City and Bethlehem

  • Start the day with a visit to Bethlehem, a city located in the West Bank that is known as the birthplace of Jesus. During the tour, visit the Church of the Nativity, a church that marks the traditional site of Jesus’ birthplace, and Shepherd’s Field, a site that is associated with the story of the shepherds who visited Jesus after his birth.
  • In the afternoon, visit the Dead Sea, a salt lake that is located between Israel and Jordan. The Dead Sea is known for its high salt concentration, which allows visitors to float on the surface of the water.
  • Return to Jerusalem for dinner and spend the night in the city.

Saturday, Day 7:Masada and the Dead Sea

  • Start the day with an early breakfast at the hotel.
  • Set out on a journey south toward the Dead Sea.
  • As you approach the shores, descend to the lowest point on Earth, 1305 feet (398m) below sea level.
  • Make your first stop at Qumran, the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were famously discovered.
  • Next, ascend by cable car to the mountaintop plateau of Masada, where the Jewish Zealots fought against the Romans in the 1st century AD.
  • After exploring these historical sites, visit the Dead Sea, a unique body of water with a salt content of 11%-13% and other natural ingredients. Weather permitting, float on the Dead Sea and cover yourselves in its therapeutic mud.
  • In the afternoon and evening, return to your hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and an overnight stay.

Sunday, Day 8:Journey to Eilat

    • Journey to Eilat via Negev Desert
    • Visit Hatzerim Air Force Museum (Israeli Air Force Base in Negev Desert)
    • Enjoy a camel safari in Bedouin Village followed by a biblical light lunch and Bedouin hospitality
    • Visit Ben Gurion’s hut and grave at Sde Boker
    • Explore Mitzpeh Ramon (the largest national park in the Negev Desert)
    • Arrive at Eilat hotel for check-in and enjoy dinner by the Red Sea
    • Overnight in Eilat.

Monday, Day 9:Day at leisure or Petra excursion

Today, you have the option to spend the day at leisure in Eilat or take an optional tour to Petra.

  • Petra ($250 per person): Built by the Nabateans, famous for its huge monuments such as the Treasury, Royal Tombs, Courthouse, Roman Theater and the Qassier Rl-Bint. Horseback ride included. Includes lunch, visa preparation, and border assistance.
  • Dolphin Reef: Horseshoe-shaped sea-pen with captive bottle-nose dolphins. Snorkel or scuba dive with dolphins and other sea marine life. Prices: Dive – 339 NIS ($95); Snorkel – 290 NIS ($80)
  • Red Sea: Contact Shalom Journeys for a list of recreational facilities and beaches around the hotel.
  • Suggested dinner reservations at TBA.

Tuesday, Day 10:Journey to Tel Aviv

  • Visit the Underwater Observatory (claimed to be the largest natural aquarium in the world)
  • Explore Timna Park (rich in copper ore with King Solomon’s pillars)
  • Drive to Tel Aviv for hotel check-in
  • Enjoy dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Wednesday, Day 11:Departure Home - End of the Deluxe Holy Land Tour

  • After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Ben Gurion Airport
  • Depart for home with lasting memories of Israel
Tour Highlights

Tel Aviv and surrounding area

  • Jaffa
  • Tel Aviv

Jerusalem – New City

  • Yad Vashem
  • Israel Museum
  • Mount of Olives
  • Garden of Gethemane
  • Garden Tomb
  • Mount Zion: Tomb of King David, Upper Room

Dead Sea and surrounding regions

  • Qumran
  • Masada
  • Dead Sea swim facility

Mediterranean Coast and surrounding area

  • Caesarea
  • Mt. Carmel
  • Akko (Acre)
  • Megiddo

Galilee and surrounding regions

  • Banias
  • Casrea Phillippi
  • Sea of Galilee cruise
  • Mount of the Beatitudes
  • Capernaum
  • Tabgah
  • Baptismal site at the Jordan River
  • Beit Shean

Jerusalem – Old City

  • Christian Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem
  • Via Dolorosa
  • Church of the Holy Seplechre
  • Jewish Quarter
  • Western Wall
  • Kotel – Western Wall

Negev, Red Sea and the Nabateans Regions

  • Negev Desert
  • Beer Sheba
  • Red Sea and Eilat
  • Aquaba
  • Petra
Hotel Packages - Deluxe Holy land Tour

Superior Hotels - 4 stars

Dan Panorama Hotel in Tel Aviv

 

Kibbutz Lavi Hotel – Eden Rooms

 

Dan Panorama Jerusalem Hotel

 

Dan Panorama Hotel Eilat

or

Neptune Hotel by Dan Hotels Eilat

Moderate Hotels - 3.5 to 4 stars

Grand Beach Hotel Tel Aviv

 

Kibbutz Lavi Hotel – Eden Rooms Galilee

 

Grand Court Hotel Jerusalem

 

Dan Panorama Hotel Eilat

or

Neptune Hotel by Dan Hotels Eilat

Tourist Hotels - 3 stars

Grand Beach Hotel Tel Aviv

Kibbutz Lavi Hotel – Eden Rooms

 

Prima Park Hotel

 

Prima Music Hotel Eilat

Economy Hotels - 2.5 to 3 stars

Grand Beach Hotel Tel Aviv

 

Kibbutz Lavi Hotel – Lev Rooms Galilee

 

Jerusalem Gate Hotel Jerusalem

 

Prima Music Hotel Eilat

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Jay Renfrew

Couple Traveller

Fascinating tour and place. Loved Israel. The food is fantastic, weather was perfect and so much to do and see. Thank you!
-Jay and Lisa

March 24, 2023
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