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Classic Israel

Classic Israel

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Israel is very well known for its ancient heritage sites, dating back to the Bronze age. Its also a famous for the Biblical history.

TOUR PRICE Per person on DBL/TWN
INR 199000 AED 10900 USD 2750 EUR 2900

Day 1 Sunday TelAviv

  • Welcome to Israel! After arrival at Ben Gurion airport, you will be met by our transfer representative and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv. The remainder of the day is free.
  • Overnight Tel Aviv 3 star
  • Sea Net Hotel Tel Aviv

Day 2 Monday Masada, the Dead Sea, Jerusalem

  • Today we set off from Tel Aviv, driving south, passing by the cities of Ashdod, Ashkelon and Beersheba, the capital of the Negev Desert. We continue via Arad to Masada, Israel’s foremost archaeological park and ascend via cable-car for a thorough visit that gives insight to the rituals, politics and culture of the people who inhabited this desert fortress. We visit the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, bathhouse and cisterns, and enjoy the incredible views of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. We later descend to the lowest place on earth and the Dead Sea, to experience the mineral-rich black mud and to float in its salty waters. We end the day by passing by the oasis of Ein Gedi and proceeding through the Judean Desert to Jerusalem.
  • Overnight Jerusalem 4 star
  • Jerusalem Gold Hotel (B)

Day 3 Tuesday Jerusalem – Mount Scopus, Yad Vashem, Mahane Yehuda

  • Today, we drive to Mount Scopus, passing the WWI British cemetery, Hadassah Hospital, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for a panoramic view of the Old City. We continue to the Israel Museum, which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Shrine of the Book after which we’ll visit the large scale renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem. We also visit Yad Vashem and the world Holocaust remembrance centre and followed by an afternoon drive to the picturesque village of Ein Karem. In downtown Jerusalem, we visit Mahane Yehuda to experience the flavours, aromas, colours and the traders’ interaction with the crowds and the largest open market in Israel
  • Overnight Jerusalem 4 star
  • Jerusalem Gold Hotel (B)

Day 4 Wednesday Jerusalem – Old City, Via Dolorosa, Bethlehem

We go back into time and visit the Old City of Jerusalem and we start the tour by entering through one of the gates to the walled Old City to visit the renewed Jewish Quarter and the colourful Souk. We walk along the Via Dolorosa, stopping at the Stations of the Cross, ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. We also make a visit to Mt. Zion and the tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey. In the afternoon, we continue to Bethlehem to visit the traditional birthplace of Jesus at the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square.

Overnight Jerusalem 4 star

Jerusalem Gold Hotel (B)

Day 5 Thursday Jerusalem, Nazareth

  • We leave Jerusalem today and drive north passing by Jericho, the oldest city in the world. We’ll travel through the Jordan Valley and the new settlements to Beit Shean and visit the excavations of well-preserved Roman City. Later, we head to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and Christian holy sites, and a visit to Safed, the ‘City of the Kabbalah’, and centre of Jewish mysticism, to visit a synagogue and the beautiful streets of the artists and colony.
  • Overnight Kibbutz Lavi 3 star
  • Kibbutz Lavi Hotel

Day 6 Friday Golan Heights, the Sea of Galilee

  • Today we drive up to the Golan Heights and visit the former Syrian fortifications and the Druze villages, passing by Banias, source of the Jordan River. We get to experience an Israeli wine country experience and vineyards surrounded by endless views. While here, we become acquainted with the collection of fine and rare wines all while enjoying a tour, wine tasting and understanding of the wine production process.
    Later, we descend to the shore of the Sea of Galilee and proceed to Capernaum, to visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue, the Mount of Beatitudes, traditional site of the Sermon on the Mount and Tabgha. We then head onwards to Tiberias, the old center of Jewish learning.
    Today, you’ll have the option to go sailing on a boat across the Sea of Galilee to experience the scenery little changed during the past 2000 years.
  • Overnight Kibbutz Lavi 3 star
  • Kibbutz Lavi Hotel

Day 7 Saturday Acre, Haifa, Tel Aviv

  •  After breakfast, we start the last day of our tour with a drive through the hills of the Galilee, westwards to Acre (Akko) for a visit of the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications. We then continue to Haifa, for a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city, including the Baha’i Shrine, Persian Garden, Mount Carmel and Haifa bay. We then head along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea to visit the Roman Theater and the Crusader fortress at what is known as the ‘masterpiece of Herod the Great’. We end the day with a short city tour of Tel Aviv and the ancient port of Jaffa.
  • Overnight Tel Aviv 3 star Sea Net Hotel Tel Aviv

Day 8 Sunday Tel Aviv

  •  After breakfast, your time is free until we pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Ben Gurion airport for your departure.

Booking Procedure:

  • To book & confirm you tour: Pay INR 50000/- per person
  • 45days prior to the travel date: Pay 50% of the total package cost
  • 30days prior to the travel date: Pay 100% of total package cost

Tour Cost Includes:

  • Travel Insurance upto 50000USD.
  • 07 nights’ accommodation as per the package chosen.
  • 07 Breakfasts at the hotel
  • Transportation in A/C vehicle
  • Transfers with Arrival & Departure Assistance at the Airport
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
  • Sightseeing as mentioned in Tour Plan

Tour cost Excludes

  • Round Trip Airfare
  • Visa Fees
  • 5% GST & 5% TCS
  • Any item/ service not mentioned in the service inclusions column
  • Additional cost that will be incurred for transfers other than specified in the inclusions.
  • Any high season surcharge that may be imposed by the hotel.
  • Porte rage at hotels, airports and seaports, tips, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges and all items of personal nature and also food drinks not forming part of the group menus.
  • Any increase in airfare / taxes routing charged by airlines on your ticket.
  • Any increase in visa fees.

 

Important Notes:

  • No booking has been made as of now, hence all services are subject to availability upon confirmation.
  • In case asked Refundable Deposit Payment / Credit Card for Guarantee need to be provided at the Hotel.
  • Telephones – Suggest to buy a local SIM card, which are easily available by showing your passport at the airport
  • There are no refunds for any unutilized services on tour.
  • Any damage caused to hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be borne by the concerned passengers.
  • It is advisable to carry an international travel adapter to avoid any inconvenience.
  • Travel Light 20Kg checked in luggage & 7Kg hand luggage per person is allowed in the flight.

Cancellations Policy & Charges:

  • Prior to 45days prior to Departure Date: Booking Deposit is non refundable
  • Between 44–16days prior to Dep Date: 50% of the total package cost
  • Within 15days to Dep Date: 100% of total package cost

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