Classic Tour with Eilat
Friday Arrival |12 Nights
Friday
Welcome to Israel
Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, where you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Saturday
At leisure
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Sunday
Caesarea / Megiddo / Druze village / Haifa
Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region. See the excavations of the Crusaders' city, the Roman port, aqueduct and the amphitheater which 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 the golden domed Baha’i shrine and gardens.
Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse.
Monday
Safed / Golan Heights / Winery
Drive to Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism; visit the ancient synagogues and the 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 "Golan Magic" for 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 Annunciation. Continue to Tiberias to visit Capernaum and see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal Church of St. Peter. Visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the sermon on the mount. Continue via Beit Shean to Beit Alpha to see the remains of the mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue depicting the zodiac. Drive to Jerusalem and check in at your hotel.
Overnight in Jerusalem .
Wednesday
Jerusalem: The Old City
Start the day with a magnificent panoramic view from the Mount of Olives. Drive to the Old City and visit the Tomb of King David and the Room of Last Supper on Mount 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 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 and visit the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and a 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 Holocause museum and memorial. Drive through the ultra orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim 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 permitting).
Overnight in Jerusalem
Friday
Qumeran / Masada / Dead Sea
Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 1,300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. Stop at Qumeran to visit the site where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. Ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans in 73 AD. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea to cover yourself with the mineral rich mud and experience a swim in the Dead Sea (weather permitting).
Overnight in Jerusalem
Saturday
At leisure
Overnight in Jerusalem
Sunday:
 Timna / Underwater Observatory / Eilat
Travel south through the Negev desert; stop at Timna, a large geological and archaelological park. Marvel at the multi-colored rock formations and copper mines, and view Solomon's pillars. Continue to Eilat, Israel’s southernmost resort city on the shores of the Red Sea. Visit the Underwater Observatory marine park built into a coral reef, and enjoy the opportunity for a close up look at the rich sea-life of the Gulf of Eilat.
Overnight in Eilat
Monday
 At leisure or optional tour to Petra
(additional charge)
After assistance with visa to the Jordanian border, drive straight to Petra, the astonishing rose-red city built by the Nabateans (An early Arab tribe). Petra was renowned for its massive architecture, pools, dams and water channels. The visit begins with the option of a short horseback-riding for about 700 meters until the entrance of the Siq, which is about 1.2 km long (walking distance). Petra is famous for its huge monuments such as the treasury, royal tombs, the court, roman theatre, roman street, qasser el- bint (Palace of Pharaoh’s daughter) and many other smaller monuments which fascinate the visitors. The city itself is almost 45 square kilometers and is one of the Wonders of the World. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and drive back to the border. On the way, a short visit to Aqaba with the possibility to stop and take a walk around. Transfer to the border at around 6pm and cross back to Eilat.
Overnight in Eilat
Tuesday
Mitzpe Ramon / Sde Boker / Hatzerim
Depart Eilat via Mitzpe Ramon; stop to gaze into the Ramon crater, a geological wonder. Proceed to Sde Boker and see Ben Gurion's hut and grave overlooking the magnificent Zin valley. Stop for a camel ride and a visit to an authentic Bedouin tent; learn about the Bedouin hospitality and enjoy a light lunch. Continue to Hatzerim and visit Israel's Airforce Museum to view the planes and equipment, and to hear the story of this brave fighting force.
Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Wednesday
Shalom Israel
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure.
* Program is subject to change due to local conditions
2017 Tour Dates

S M T W T F S

Mar  3  10  17  24  31
Apr  7  14  21  28
May  5  12  19  26
Jun  2  9  16  23  30  7
Jul  14  21  28
Aug  4  11  18  25
Sep  1  8  15  22  29
Oct  6  13  20  27
Nov  3  10  17  24
Dec  1  8  15  22  29

2018 Tour Dates

Jan  5  12  19  26
Feb  2  9  16  23

Classic Tour | 12 Nights
Rates are per person
HOTEL PLAN
Plan A
Plan B 
Plan C 
Plan D
Plan E
Tel Aviv
Dan-Deluxe room
Carlton-Superior room
Dan Panorama
Renaissance-Sea View room
Prima City Tel Aviv
Galilee
Kibbutz Lavi-Hadar wing
Kibbutz Lavi-Hadar wing
Kibbutz Lavi-Eden wing
Kibbutz Lavi-Eden wing
Kibbutz Lavi-Eden wing
Jerusalem
King David-Deluxe New City View room
Inbal-Superior New City View room
Dan Panorama
Crowne Plaza-Deluxe room
Prima Kings
Eilat
Dan-Deluxe room
Royal Beach
Dan Panorama
Crowne Plaza-Deluxe room
Prima Music
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
2017
Mar  3
$4,175
$6,642
NA
$2,897
$4,145
$2,843
$4,106
$2,650
$3,700
Mar  10  17  24
$4,200
$6,684
$3,445
$5,166
$2,922
$4,187
$2,883
$4,176
$2,675
$3,742
Mar  31
Tours are not operated due to Jewish Holiday
Apr  7  14
Apr  21
$4,171
$6,626
$3,676
$5,628
$2,975
$4,285
$2,925
$4,260
$2,675
$3,742
Apr  28
$4,546
$7,371
$3,823
$5,922
$2,922
$4,187
$2,925
$4,260
$2,675
$3,742
May  5  12  19
May  26
Tours are not operated due to Jewish Holiday
Jun  2  9  16  23  30
$4,672
$7,623
$3,946
$6,167
$3,084
$4,495
$2,925
$4,260
$2,836
$4,032
Jul  7
Jul  14  21  28
$4,500
$7,279
$3,758
$5,782
$3,364
$5,058
$3,087
$4,568
$2,870
$4,094
Aug  4  11  18
Aug  25
$4,239
$6,754
$3,674
$5,614
$2,955
$4,249
$2,944
$4,294
$2,779
$3,930
Sep  1  8
Sep  15  22  29
Tours are not operated due to Jewish Holiday
Oct  6
Oct  13  20  27
$4,529
$7,342
$3,946
$6,167
$2,922
$4,187
$2,925
$4,260
$2,675
$3,742
Nov  3  10
$4,529
$7,342
$3,613
$5,502
$2,922
$4,187
$2,925
$4,260
$2,675
$3,742
Nov  17  24
$3,949
$6,185
$3,552
$5,382
$2,645
$3,636
$2,807
$4,028
$2,656
$3,706
Dec  1
Dec  8
$3,949
$6,185
NA
$2,645
$3,636
$2,744
$3,902
$2,453
$3,340
Dec  15
$4,299
$6,885
$3,881
$6,040
$2,895
$4,120
$2,744
$3,902
$2,565
$3,542
Dec  22
$4,606
$7,500
$3,968
$6,215
$3,128
$4,585
$2,744
$3,902
$2,593
$3,592
Dec  29
$4,480
$7,248
$3,552
$5,382
$2,821
$3,989
$2,744
$3,902
$2,565
$3,542
2018
Jan  5  12  19  26
$3,861
$6,013
$3,573
$5,424
$2,645
$3,636
$2,744
$3,902
$2,453
$3,340
Feb  2  9  16
Feb  23
$4,029
$6,348
$3,573
$5,424
$2,773
$3,893
$2,744
$3,902
$2,558
$3,529
                     
Prices for guaranteed departure tours are valid until February 2018.
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)
  • 12 nights accommodation on BED & BREAKFAST basis except Kibbutz Lavi on HALF BOARD BASIS
  • 8 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 Thursday followed by a sound and light show at David Citadel
  • Light lunch on Tuesday on the way from Eilat to Tel Aviv
  • Entrance fees to the sites visited as per itinerary
The hotels appearing in the table might be replaced with similar ones.