Classic Tours

Friday Arrival - 9 Nights
Friday
Ben Gurion Airport | Jerusalem
Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, where you will be met by your GoIsrael representative and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Jerusalem
Saturday
At leisure
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Sunday
Caesarea / Megiddo / Druze Villages
Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, capital of Judea under the Romans. See the excavations of the Crusader city, Roman port, aqueduct and the amphitheater that has been restored to its former glory as a concert venue. Proceed to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon; visit the archaeological excavations including the well preserved water supply system. Continue to Daliat El Carmel, a Druze village and enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant. Proceed via Mount Carmel to Haifa for a panoramic view of the Haifa Bay and Golden domed Bahai shrine and Gardens.
Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse.
Monday
Safed, Golan Heights & Winery
Drive to Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism, where you will visit the ancient synagogues and artists’ colony. Continue to the Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers, Kuneitra and the new Israeli town of Katzrin. Stop at the Golan Winery for a tour and wine tasting; Proceed to Kessem Hagolan, a multimedia presentation of the area and its history.
Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse.
Tuesday
Sea of Galilee & Nazareth
Start the day with a visit to Nazareth and visit the Church of the Annunciation. Continue to Tiberias; visit Capernaum to see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal Church of St. Peter. Visit Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive via Beit Shean to Beit Alpha to see the remains of the mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue depicting the zodiac.
Overnight in Jerusalem .
Wednesday
Jerusalem: The Old City
Start the day with a magnificent panoramique view from Mount of Olives. Drive to the Old City; Visit the tomb of King David and the room of Last Supper on Mt. Zion. Enter the walled city and walk through the newly restored Jewish quarter. Visit the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter and continue to the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem*; view Rachel's Tomb and proceed to visit the Church of Nativity and Manger's Square.
Overnight in Jerusalem

Thursday
Jerusalem: The New City
Drive to the Israel Museum; Visit the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the second temple period; Proceed for a tour at the Knesset, Israel's parliament. Continue to visit Mount Hertzel cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit Mea Shearim , the ultra orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem and learn about their unique lifestyle. In the evening enjoy a middle eastern dinner followed by the spectacular "sound& light" show* at the Tower of David museum (weather conditions permitting) .
Overnight in Jerusalem
Friday
Qumran, Masada & Dead Sea
Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. Stop at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada. Ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 A.D. Descend by cable car Continue to the Dead Sea; Cover yourself with the mineral rich mud and experience a swim in the Dead Sea* that many believe has its therapeutic effects (*weather permitting).
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Saturday
At leisure
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Sunday:
Tel Aviv / Ben Gurion Airport

After breakfast, transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure.
Itinerary is subject to change due to local conditions
2013 Tour Dates

S M T W T F S

Mar 1 8 15
Apr 5 12 19 26
May 3 10 17 24 31
Jun 7 14 21 28
Jul 5 12 19 26
Aug 2 9 16 23
Sep 27
Oct 4 11 18 25
Nov 1 8 15 22 29
Dec 6 13 20 27

2014 Tour Dates

Jan 3 10 17 24 31
Feb 7 14 21 28
RATES: Classic Tours Friday Arrival 9 Nights
Rates are per person, in US Dollars, including breakfast
Hotel Plan
Plan A
Plan B
Plan C
Plan D
Tel Aviv
Carlton-Superior Sea View
Herods
Renaissance Tel Aviv
Prima Tel Aviv
Galilee
Kibbutz Lavi
Hadar wing
Kibbutz Lavi
Hod wing
Kibbutz Lavi
Hod wing
Kibbutz Lavi
Lev wing
Jerusalem
David Citadel-Superior room
Leonardo Plaza
Crowne Plaza-Deluxe room
Prima Kings
Double
Occupancy
Single
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Double
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Single
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Double
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Single
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Double
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Single
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2013
Mar 1 8 $2,570 $4,496 $1,976 $2,928 $1,822 $2,693 $1,649 $2,280
Mar 15 $2,724 $4,449 $1,976 $2,928 $1,822 $2,693 $1,649 $2,280
Apr 5 12 19 $2,955 $4,911 $2,228 $3,382 $1,822 $2,693 $1,649 $2,280
Apr 26 $2,717 $4,435 $2,130 $3,206 $1,850 $2,749 $1,649 $2,280
May 3 10 17 $2,717 $4,435 $2,130 $3,206 $1,850 $2,749 $1,649 $2,280
May 24 31 $2,955 $4,911 $2,130 $3,206 $1,850 $2,749 $1,649 $2,280
Jun 7 14 21 28 $2,955 $4,911 $2,130 $3,206 $1,850 $2,749 $1,649 $2,280
Jul 5 12 $2,675 $4,351 $2,214 $3,357 $1,822 $2,693 $1,649 $2,280
Jul 19 26 $2,776 $4,508 $2,450 $3,749 $1,932 $2,872 $1,758 $2,451
Aug 2 9 16 $2,776 $4,508 $2,450 $3,749 $1,932 $2,872 $1,758 $2,451
Aug 23 $2,731 $4,463 $2,130 $3,206 $1,892 $2,833 $1,719 $2,398
Sep 6 13 20 $2,731 $4,463 $2,130 $3,206 $1,892 $2,833 $1,719 $2,398
Sep 27 $2,885 $4,771 $2,200 $3,332 $1,850 $2,749 $1,649 $2,280
Oct 4 11 18 25 $2,885 $4,771 $2,200 $3,332 $1,850 $2,749 $1,649 $2,280
Nov 1 8 $2,885 $4,771 $2,200 $3,332 $1,850 $2,749 $1,649 $2,280
Nov 15 22 $2,664 $4,340 $2,107 $3,171 $1,750 $2,550 $1,528 $2,076
Nov 29 $2,419 $3,850 $1,918 $2,828 $1,750 $2,550 $1,528 $2,076
Dec 6 $2,419 $3,850 $1,918 $2,828 $1,750 $2,550 $1,528 $2,076
Dec 13 $2,419 $3,850 $2,021 $2,993 $1,750 $2,550 $1,548 $2,109
Dec 20 $2,944 $4,900 $2,219 $3,350 $1,750 $2,550 $1,615 $2,227
Dec 27 $2,713 $4,438 $1,955 $2,874 $1,750 $2,550 $1,615 $2,227
2014
Jan 3 10 17 24 31 $2,394 $3,799 $1,953 $2,882 $1,750 $2,550 $1,628 $2,249
Feb 7 14 21 28 $2,394 $3,799 $1,953 $2,882 $1,750 $2,550 $1,628 $2,249
Please Note:
  • Tours are operated every Friday as per the above dates
  • Discounts are applicable for 3 people sharing a room – please contact us for details!
The above rates include the following services:
  • Transfer on arrival and departure (from/to Ben Gurion Airport)
  • 9 nights accommodation on BED & BREAKFAST basis except Kibbutz Lavi on HALF BOARD BASIS
  • 6 touring days as per itinerary, with English speaking guide
  • Dinner in Jerusalem on Thursday followed by a Sound and Light show at David Citadel
  • Lunch at a Druze village on Sunday
  • Middle Eastern dinner in Jerusalem on Thurs. followed by a sound and light show at David Citadel
  • Entrance fees to the sites visited as per itinerary
The hotels appearing in the table might be replaced with similar ones.