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15 Days

Tel Aviv

Tour Details - Interfaith Israel Tour Grande

Our 15 day Interfaith Israel Tour – Grande offers a unique blend of Christian and Jewish sites, as well as the option to visit the breathtaking Petra in Jordan.

Itinerary

Wednesday, Day 1:Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, transfer to Tel Aviv

Welcome to the Interfaith Israel Tour Grande! On Wednesday, you’ll arrive at Ben Gurion Airport and be greeted by a Shalom Journeys representative.

You’ll then transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv for the night.

Thursday, Day 2:Independence Hall, Latrun, Beit Guvrin and Ayalon Institute

Enjoy our first delicious breakfast in Israel
Visit Independence Hall, Latrun (Armored Corps), Beit Guvrin National Park, and the Ayalon Institute
Evening at leisure
Overnight in Tel Aviv

Independence Hall is the room where the State of Israel was declared in 1948. Latrun is a tank museum and memorial site for fallen soldiers. Beit Guvrin National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ruins, an amphitheater, and more. The Ayalon Institute is a secret ammunition factory that played a role in the fight for Israeli independence.

Friday, Day 3:Diaspora Museum, Old Jaffa and Tel Aviv

Begin the day with breakfast at our hotel
Diaspora Museum: Also known as Beit Hatfusot, this museum tells the story of the Jewish people and their connection to their roots
Tel Aviv’s “White City”: Collection of over 4,000 Bauhaus-style buildings built in the 1930s by German Jewish architects, declared a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO
Rabin Square: Public square in the center of Tel Aviv, site of political rallies and events, renamed in 1995 to honor late Prime Minister of Israel, Itzhak Rabin
Old Jaffa: Ancient port city believed to be 8,000 years old, with ancient ruins and artist quarter
Neve Tzedek: Fashionable neighborhood with avant-garde design, European restaurants, and contemporary dance center
Nachalat Binyamin: Outdoor mall with historical buildings and art fair held twice weekly
Sheinkin Street: Lively street with unique shops and cafes
Evening at leisure in Tel Aviv
Overnight in Tel Aviv

Saturday, Day 4:Tel Aviv at leisure

Start the day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel
Spend the day exploring Tel Aviv at your leisure
In the evening, you have the option to relax or venture out and discover the city’s nightlife
Spend the night in Tel Aviv, getting a good rest for the adventures ahead

Sunday, Day 5:Caesarea, Megiddo, Druze Village and Haifa

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
Check out and begin a drive north along the Mediterranean Sea to Haifa
Visit Caesarea, a city built by Herod and once the capital of Judea, with a restored Roman amphitheater and excavated fortress
Explore Megiddo, one of King Solomon’s walled, fortified cities with 20 levels of civilization, including a well-preserved water supply system
Stop in the Druze village of Daliat-el-Carmel for a late lunch at a local restaurant
Ascend Mt. Carmel for a panoramic view of Haifa Bay and the Botanical Gardens
Drive through the hills of the Galilee to a kibbutz guest house in the Upper Galilee for check-in
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight in the Galilee

Monday, Day 6:Safed, the Golan Heights and Winery

Hotel breakfast
Safed (Tzfat): One of the Four Holy cities in tradition, known for its synagogues (Joseph Caro and Ari) and artist quarter located at high elevation in the Galilee region
Golan Heights: Visit former Syrian bunkers, destroyed Syrian city of Kuneitra, Israeli town of Katzrin, and Golan Heights Winery (tour and wine tasting)
Golan Magic: Multimedia presentation of the area’s history
Return to hotel and dinner
Overnight in the Galilee

Tuesday, Day 7:Sea of Galilee, Nazareth and Jerusalem

Hotel breakfast
Nazareth: Visit Grotto of the Annunciation, Church of St. Joseph, and site of ancient City Well, believed to be where Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary
Capernaum: Visit remains of 2nd century synagogue (octagonal Church of St. Peter) and site of Jesus’ miracles
Mount of Beatitudes: Where Jesus preached “The Sermon On The Mount” (Matt. 5)
Beit Shean: Excavated Roman city with amphitheater, colonnaded streets, mosaics, and bathhouses
Beit Alpha: Remains of mosaic floor of ancient synagogue depicting the zodiac
Jordan Valley: See desert bloom with flowers and vegetation as prophesied in Isaiah 35:1-2
Drive to Jerusalem and check-in to hotel
Overnight in Jerusalem

Wednesday, Day 8:Jerusalem: The Old City

Hotel breakfast
Mount of Olives: Located east of the Old City, features panoramic view of Old City and Golden Gates and site where Jesus prayed before His crucifixion
Upper Room and David’s Tomb at Mt. Zion: Located above David’s Tomb compound, believed by many to be the room where Jesus had His last Passover meal before His incarceration
Jewish Quarter (Old City): Located in the southeastern sector of the walled city, stretches from the Zion Gate in the south to the Western Wall and Temple Mount in the east, reconstructed after the Six-Day War in 1967, features the “Cardo” (Roman thoroughfare and ancient marketplace) and the Herodian quarter
Western Wall: Also known as the “Kotel” or “Wailing Wall”, holiest place for Jews, last remaining structure of the temple
Via Dolorosa: Also known as the “Stations of the Cross”, pathway to Jesus’ Crucifixion, now home to colorful bazaars and merchant marketplace
Church of the Holy Sepulchre: Believed by many Christians to be site of Golgotha and Jesus’ resurrection
Bethlehem: Visit inside the Church of the Nativity, believed to be the animal stable where Jesus was born, and view Rachel’s Tomb
Return to hotel and evening at leisure
Overnight in Jerusalem

Thursday, Day 9:New City of Jerusalem

Hotel breakfast
Israel Museum: Shrine of the Book houses preserved Dead Sea scrolls found in Qumran caves by a shepherd, scale model of the Old City of Jerusalem in the 2nd Temple era
Knesset: Israel’s parliament, opened in 1950 after functioning in various locations in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem since Israel’s creation
Mt. Hertzel: Cemetery for fallen soldiers, leaders, and Prime Ministers
Yad Vashem: Holocaust memorial museum commemorating 6 million Jews who died in concentration camps in Europe, considered the largest memorial for Holocaust victims
Mea Shearim: Vibrant ultra-orthodox neighborhood in the heart of Jerusalem, unique lifestyle and culture, Judaica shops, and restaurants
Dinner at authentic restaurant, followed by Sound and Light show at Tower of David Museum
Overnight in Jerusalem

Friday, Day 10:Masada and Dead Sea

Hotel breakfast
Drive to Dead Sea, 1305 feet (398 meters) below sea level
Qumran: Site of the Dead Sea Scrolls discovery by a shepherd boy
Masada: Legendary mountaintop plateau, site of the last stronghold of Jewish Zealots against Romans, cable car ascent
Dead Sea: Small body of water (lake size) and lowest point on earth, 11%-13% salt and other natural ingredients, Dead Sea mud, impossible to sink
Return to hotel in Jerusalem
Overnight in Jerusalem

Saturday, Day 11:Jerusalem at leisure

Hotel breakfast
Shabbat (Saturday) day at leisure to relax and explore the city at your own pace
Evening at leisure to enjoy the city’s nightlife or rest after a week of sightseeing
Overnight in Jerusalem

Sunday, Day 12Journey to Eilat (Negev, Timna, Underwater, Observatory)

Hotel breakfast in Jerusalem, depart for Eilat through the Negev desert
Timna Park in the Negev Desert: Rich in copper ore, site of mining since 5th millennium BCE, visit copper mines and view King Solomon’s pillars
Underwater Observatory in Eilat: Largest natural aquarium in the world, built into coral reef for a unique underwater experience
Check-in to hotel in Eilat
Suggested dinner reservation at “The Last Refuge,” a popular seafood restaurant in Eilat
Overnight in Eilat

Monday, Day 13: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 14:Journey to Tel Aviv – Mitzpe Ramon, Sde Boker

Mitzpeh Ramon: Geological feature in Israel’s Negev desert. The largest national park in Israel, the Ramon Nature Reserve.
Sde Boker: Kibbutz in the Negev desert, home of Israel’s first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion. Overlooks the Zin Valley.
Bedouin Village: Camel safari in the desert, followed by a biblical light lunch and Bedouin hospitality.
Hatzerim Air Force Museum: Israeli Air Force base in the Negev Desert, view planes and equipment from past Israel wars.
Arrive in Tel Aviv and check in to hotel. Suggested dinner reservations at TBA.
Overnight in Tel Aviv.