Best of Israel

Sightseeing Highlights

  • Jerusalem: Sightseeing includes Yad Vashem and the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Israel Museum. Sightseeing of Jerusalem includes views of the Wailing Wall and the Via Dolorosa.
  • Mount Zion: Visit the tomb of King David.
  • Dead Sea: Excursion including a visit to the Fortress of Massada.
  • Ein Gev: tay two nights in a traditional Israeli Kibbutz.
  • Capernaum: See the old synagogue and the Mount of Beatitudes.
  • Tiberias: Visit this lovely resort town.
  • Nazareth: Visit the Church of the Annunciation.
  • Meggido: See the excavating of Solomon's Stables.
  • Golan Heights: See the former Syrian bunkers, Kunietra and the new Israeli.
  • Tzfat (Safed): Visit the ancient synagogue and artists colony.
  • Acre: Visit the Crypt of St. John and the underground crusader city.
  • Haifa: Up to the summit of Mount Carmel for breathtaking views of Bahai Shrine and visit the Persian Gardens.
  • Caesarea: See the Roman amphitheatre and aqueduct.

    Dining Highlights

  • 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Jerusalem.
  • 8 Israeli breakfasts with juice.
  • 2 three-course dinners.10 meals in total (see-day-by-day itinerary)

    First Class Travel Highlights

  • First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
  • Touring by air-conditioned motorcoach or mini-bus.
  • Escorted by one of Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
  • Tel Aviv Airport transfers are provided on Days 1 and 9.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

    Christmas & New Year's Eve Highlights
    Tour departures 18 Dec will be accommodated in Tel Aviv over Christmas. Tour departures 25 Dec will be accommodated in Jerusalem over Christmas and in Tel Aviv for New Year's Eve giving you the opportunity to celebrate in true Israeli style.

    Important Notice
    Important Notice Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation in Israel is constantly changing. Events in Israel and travel advice put out by various governments may at times necessitate changes to the brochured itinerary and accommodations and even tour cancellation. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information. You must accept these risks involved in travel to Israel and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.

    Airport Transfers

  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important - Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.

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    Tour Operator
    Trafalgar Tours
    Duration
    10 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USADepart USA
    Overnight flight to Tel Aviv.
    Day 2Tel AvivArrive Tel Aviv - Jerusalem (4 nights)
    You are transferred to your hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy the day at leisure before a Welcome Drink with your Trafalgar Representative.

    Hotel: Dan Panorama

    Day 3JerusalemNew City of Jerusalem
    We make our way on to Yad Vashem, the Memorial to the six million martyrs of World War II. At the Israel Museum we will visit the Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls, then we see the Knesset or Parliament, and the Givat Ram Campus of Hebrew University. Your evening is free. (Israeli Breakfast)
    Day 4JerusalemMount Zion - The Old City of Jerusalem
    We visit the Tomb of King David and the room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion before reaching the old city of Jerusalem. Walk through the newly restored Jewish Quarter to the Western Wall to see the Dome of the Rock. Later, we follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Later we stop at Mount Scopus and the Mount of Olives for a view of the old city. (Israeli Breakfast)
    Day 5JerusalemJerusalem at leisure
    A full day at leisure in this fascinating city. (Israeli Breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 6Ein GevJerusalem - Dead Sea - Massada - Ein Gev (2 nights)
    Our journey takes us through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth, passing Qumran to view the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada where we ascend by cable car to tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans. Next we explore the excavations of Herod's Palace. We continue to our Kibbutz in Ein Gev where we spend the next two nights. (Israeli Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Kibbutz Ein Gev

    Day 7Ein GevEin Gev - Tiberias - Naz-areth - Meggido - Ein Gev
    We begin the day with views of the Sea of Galilee from the former Syrian bunkers on the Golan Heights. Then continue to Capernaum, the old town of Jesus, and on to lovely Tiberias. Next to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and finally to Meggido to see the excavations of Solomon's Stables. (Israeli Breakfast)
    Day 8Tel AvivEin Gev - Tzfat (Safed) - Acre - Haifa - Caesarea - Tel Aviv (2 nights)
    We stop at Tzfat to visit the ancient synagogue and artists' colony, then to Acre to visit the Crypt of St. John and the underground crusader city. At Haifa we admire the views of the Bahai Shrine and visit the Persian Gardens before heading to Caesarea to view the Roman statues, the aqueduct and the Roman theatre. Our day ends in Tel Aviv. (Israeli Breakfast)

    Hotel: Dan Panorama

    Day 9Tel AvivTel Aviv at leisure
    Full day at leisure to explore this city. (Israeli Breakfast)
    Day 10Return USATel Aviv - USA
    We transfer you to Tel Aviv Airport for your return flight to the USA. (Israeli Breakfast)

    Christmas & New Year's Eve Highlights
    Tour departures 17 Dec will be accommodated in Tel Aviv over Christmas. Tour departures 24 Dec will be accommodated in Jerusalem over Christmas and in Tel Aviv for New Year's Eve giving you the opportunity to celebrate in true Israeli style.

    Important Notice
    Important Notice Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation in Israel is constantly changing. Events in Israel and travel advice put out by various governments may at times necessitate changes to the brochured itinerary and accommodations and even tour cancellation. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information. You must accept these risks involved in travel to Israel and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.

    Dates/Pricing
    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    November 05, 2008$1,350.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    November 12, 2008$1,350.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    November 19, 2008$1,350.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    November 26, 2008$1,350.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    December 03, 2008$1,350.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    December 10, 2008$1,350.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    December 17, 2008$1,350.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    December 24, 2008$1,350.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    December 31, 2008$1,350.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    January 07, 2009$1,350.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    January 14, 2009$1,350.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    January 21, 2009$1,350.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    January 28, 2009$1,350.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 04, 2009$1,350.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 11, 2009$1,350.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 18, 2009$1,350.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    Disclaimer
    * This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
    ** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
    For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

    - These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
    - All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
    - For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.

      
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