This Interfaith Discovery Tour of 9 Days takes you on a journey to the land of where it all began. The perfect blend of culture, heritage and history, you will witness the best sites of Israel’s Christian and Jewish Heritage.
Day 1 – Tuesday: Arrival in Israel for the Interfaith Discovery Tour
Welcome to beautiful Israel!
We will arrive at Ben Gurion airport and be met and assisted by a Shalom Journeys representative before proceeding to passport control.
Following passport control, we will be transferred to our hotel in coastal Tel Aviv.
Depending on our arrival time, we will enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
A day to rest up before we embark on the Interfaith Discovery Tour of 9 Days.
Highlights:
Arrive in Israel
Meet and Greet
Transfer from Airport to Hotel
Leisure
Overnight in Jerusalem
Day 2 – Wednesday: The Old City of Jerusalem
We we will start the day with a magnificent panoramic view from the Mount of Olives.
Our tour will proceed to the Old City of Jerusalem. Here we will visit the Tomb of King David and the Room of Last Supper situated atop Mount Zion.
From there we continue forward to enter the walled city and walk through the newly restored Jewish quarter.
Some of the sites include the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter and most notably the Western Wall.
Walk along the Via Delarosa to the Church of Holy Sepulcher.
Our tour concludes with a visit to Bethlehem, the location of Rachel’s tomb, the Church of Nativity and Manger’s Square.
Highlights:
Mount of Olives
Old City of Jerusalem
Jewish Quarter
Western Wall
Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Bethlehem
Overnight in Jerusalem
Day 3 – Thursday: Loss and Renewal – New City of Jerusalem
Our tour begins with a drive to the Israel Museum. Here we will visit the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed.
We will proceed for a tour of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament.
Continue to visit Mount Hertzl cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust.
In addition, we will drive through Mea Shearim, the ultra-orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem. A chance to learn more about their unique lifestyle.
In the evening enjoy dinner followed by the spectacular “Sound & Light” show at the Tower of David Museum.
Highlights:
Israel Museum
Yad Vashem
Mea Shearim
Sound and Light show
Overnight in Jerusalem
Day 4 – Friday: The Dead Sea and Masada
Our journey continues through the Judean hills to the Qumran caves, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found.
From here we 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.
We will ascend Masada by cable car and explore the mountain fortress built by King Herod. Some notable sites include the remains of the walls, water cistern, and Herod’s Palace.
We will descend by cable car and continue to the Dead Sea, where we can float in the unsinkable water and bathe in the famous mineral-rich mud.
Highlights:
Qumran Caves
Masada Fortress
The Dead Sea
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Day 5 – Saturday: At leisure on the Mediterranean
Optional Morning: Suggested stroll along the Tel Aviv boardwalk.
Suggested Afternoon: Visit Jaffa and Neve Tzedek.
Suggested Evening: A short taxi ride away is famous Rothschild Blvd. Take a stroll along the vibrant street and continue towards Sarona Market – an outdoor mall with shops, bars, and restaurants.
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Day 6 – Sunday: The Gems of Coastal Israel
Following our delicious breakfast, we will journey along the coastal highway to the ancient Roman capital, Caesarea.
Our tour proceeds to Megiddo, which has been identified as the site of the battle of Armageddon.
The next stop on our tour is Daliat-el-Carmel, a Druze village. Here we will enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant.
To conclude the day, we will proceed via Mount Carmel to Haifa for a panoramic view of the Haifa Bay and the golden-domed Bahai gardens.
Highlights:
Caesarea
Armageddon
Mount Carmel
Bahai Gardens
Overnight in the Galilee
Day 7 – Monday: The Wonders of the Golan Heights
After our Israeli breakfast, we will take a scenic drive to the mystical city of Safed also known as the center of Jewish mysticism.
Our journey continues North to the Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers, located in the city of Kuneitra.
Time for some fun! Our next stop is at the Golan Winery for a tour of the facilities and some wine tasting. To conclude the day, we proceed to “Golan Magic” for a multimedia presentation of the area and its history.
Highlights:
Safed
Golan Heights
Golan Winery
Overnight in the Galilee
Day 8 – Tuesday: Walk In the Footsteps of Jesus
Today we begin with a visit to the city of Nazareth. Here we will visit the Church of Annunciation.
Our tour continues towards Tiberias; Our first stop is at Capernaum, home to Jesus, to see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal Church of St. Peter.
We will take a short drive and visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the sermon on the mount.
To conclude our tour for the day, we proceed via Beit Shean to Beit Alpha to see the remains of the mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue.
We will be driven to Tel Aviv for our check-in and overnight sleep.
Highlights:
Church of Annunciation
Capernaum
Mount of Beatitudes
Beit Shean
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Day 9 – Wednesday: Farewell from Israel
Following our last breakfast, depending on our departure we will enjoy the day at leisure before heading to the airport for our flight home.
Leave Israel with lifelong memories!
Shalom and thank you for joining us on our 9 days Interfaith Discovery Tour of Israel!
Included
8 Nights Accommodations
3 nights in Tel Aviv
2 nights in the North
3 nights in Jerusalem
Touring
An English speaking guide
6 full days of touring
A luxurious A/C motor-coach
Entrances to all sites and parks
Meals
Israeli style breakfast daily
2 dinners at the hotel in the North
Light lunch at a Druze Village
Dinner + the Sound and Light Show
Transfers
Meet and assist at Airport
Arrival transfer to hotel
Departure transfer back to the airport
Transportation throughout
Available Dates
Coronavirus (COVID-19): An Update on Shalom Journeys Operations
Due to the public health situation and the associated directives issued by the US Government, CDC, WHO, and Israel’s Ministry of Health, we have postponed our 2020 trips until September 1, whereby tours are on a request only basis. These decisions are difficult, and as we continue to monitor the situation, we will update our availability accordingly. We thank you for sticking by and staying safe!
To get more information about this tour and future dates please do not hesitate to contact us:
2020/2021 Availability
Start Date
End Date
Availability
Reserve
September 1, 2020
September 9, 2020
On Request
September 8, 2020
September 16, 2020
On Request
October 20, 2020
October 28, 2020
On Request
October 27, 2020
November 4, 2020
On Request
November 3, 2020
November 11, 2020
On Request
November 10, 2020
November 18, 2020
On Request
November 17, 2020
November 25, 2020
On Request
November 24, 2020
December 2, 2020
On Request
December 1, 2020
December 9, 2020
On Request
December 8, 2020
December 16, 2020
On Request
December 15, 2020
December 23, 2020
On Request
December 22, 2020
December 30, 2020
On Request
December 29, 2020
January 6, 2021
On Request
January 5, 2021
January 13, 2021
On Request
January 19, 2021
January 27, 2021
On Request
January 26, 2021
February 3, 2021
On Request
February 2, 2021
February 10, 2021
On Request
February 9, 2021
February 17, 2021
On Request
February 16, 2021
February 24, 2021
On Request
February 23, 2021
March 3, 2021
On Request
Rates & Packages
Interfaith Discovery Tour – Hotel Packages
All prices are based on a per-person basis for two people sharing one double room or one person staying in a single room. Triple rooms (3 people sharing) are also available.
