Tour Israel And Beyond National Geographic Journeys

Transport

Private van/bus, walking.

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Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Jerusalem Lecture with Local Expert, Jerusalem Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Mahane Yehuda Market Walk & Kosher Cooking Class, Jerusalem Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Palestinian Women’s Project Local Lunch, Bethlehem Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Galilee Winery tour and tasting, Galilee. Arrival transfer. Jerusalem Old City walking tour. Visit Yad Vashem (the Holocaust memorial). Visit the Israel Museum and view the Dead Sea Scrolls. Tour Bethlehem. Visit a Palestinian refugee community. Guided visit to Masada. Dead Sea visit. Explore the Sea of Galilee area including Capernaum and Nazareth. Kibbutz tour. Visit Haifa and Caesarea Maritima. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners

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Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Accommodation

Hotels (7 nts).

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No optional activities

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Day 1 Day 1: Jerusalem
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Jerusalem

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.
We highly recommend booking a pre-night in Jerusalem to recover from jet lag and relax as this is a fast paced trip with little free time.

Its important to remember that hospitality expectations can vary greatly from what you are used to in your home Country. The point of travel is to open yourself up to cultural differences and new experiences; practice patience and keep an open mind.

Accommodation:
- Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel (or similar).

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Ben Gurion Airport to Jerusalem

Included Activities:
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2 Day 2: Jerusalem (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Jerusalem (1B)

Begin the day with a walking tour of Jerusalem’s Old City, home to sites that are sacred to the three of the world’s great faiths. At the Temple Mount, visit the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque. Continue to the Western Wall, then make your way through the winding lanes of the Jewish Quarter to the historic Hurva Synagogue. Walk along the Way of the Cross, the route that Jesus is believed to have taken on his way to crucifixion, and end at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre—according to tradition and to recent findings, Jesus’s tomb is located here. This afternoon, ascend to the top of the Mount of Olives for panoramic views of the city. Later, we’ll enjoy a talk with a local scholar about the struggles of daily life in Jerusalem, discussing interfaith issues, political conflict, and hopes for a peaceful future.
Lectures are included to provide context to different viewpoints and the wide range of cultural differences within Israel. As everything in Israel relates directly or indirectly to vastly different Political and Spiritual opinions, its important to keep an open mind and see these interactions as learning experiences.

Accommodation:
- Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle

Included Activities:
- Mount of Olives Viewpoint
- Jerusalem Lecture with Local Expert
- Old Jerusalem Walking Tour - Journeys

Additional Notes: Depending on the time of year and festivals/holidays, the old city can be very crowded with visitors and pilgrims.

While we do visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, we often do not have time to visit the "Tomb of Christ", due to long lineups. Should you wish to spend more time in the Church and visit the Tomb, we recommend doing this on your own in your free time (the church is open in the evenings).
Day 3 Day 3: Jerusalem (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Jerusalem (1B, 1D)

This morning, pay a visit to Yad Vashem, Israel’s moving memorial to the Holocaust. Continue to the Israel Museum to view the Dead Sea Scrolls, one of the most important archaeological finds of the past century, and opt to walk through the museum’s state-of-the-art exhibition on your own. This evening, join an Israeli chef on a walking tour of the lively Mahane Yehuda Market. We’ll learn about the key ingredients of Israeli cuisine, and enjoy a hands-on lesson in kosher cooking.

Accommodation:
- Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle

Included Activities:
- Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum) Visit
- Israel Museum & Dead Sea Scrolls
- Mahane Yehuda Market Walk & Kosher Cooking Class
Day 4 Day 4: Jerusalem (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Jerusalem (1B, 1L)

Spend the day in the ancient town of Bethlehem, located in the hills of the West Bank. Begin with a visit to Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus is believed to have been born. Walk through a nearby Palestinian refugee camp on your way to a local women’s collective, created by and for refugee women. Learn how to prepare traditional Palestinian dishes in the camp’s shared kitchen, and sit down to a delicious meal with the women while gaining insights into their lives as refugees.

Accommodation:
- Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle

Included Activities:
- Bethlehem Tour - Journeys
- Palestinian Women’s Project Local Lunch

Additional Notes: Depending on the time of year and festivals/holidays, Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity can be very crowded with visitors and pilgrims. Access to the grotto is not guaranteed, it is often very crowded with long lines and is closed on some days (without notice).
Day 5 Day 5: Jerusalem/Tiberias (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Jerusalem/Tiberias (1B, 1D)

Start the day with a guided visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Masada, King Herod’s 2,000-year-old mountaintop fortress. Explore the remains of elaborate palaces and bathhouses, then travel to the shores of the Dead Sea for a chance to float in its fabled waters. Continue north to the Sea of Galilee and enjoy a visit to a kibbutz—an Israeli communal settlement—while learning about the origins of the kibbutz movement.
In the Galilee area we stay in a local resort-style hotel which is operated by a Kibbutz.

Accommodation:
- Ohalao Kibbutz Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Jerusalem to Tiberias 04:00 - 05:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Masada Guided Tour
- Dead Sea Visit (Israel)
- Kibbutz Experience
Day 6 Day 6: Tiberias (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Tiberias (1B, 1D)

Venture to the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus is believed to have delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Visit the church that commemorates the event, and take in breathtaking views of the Sea of Galilee and the surrounding countryside. Continue to the ruins of Capernaum, often called “the town of Jesus.” Learn about the lives and perspectives of Israeli Arabs en route to Nazareth, where we stop at the Basilica of the Annunciation, one of the largest churches in the Middle East. Later, visit a local winery for a tour and private tasting.

Accommodation:
- Ohalao Kibbutz Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Tiberias

Included Activities:
- Sea of Galilee area tour
- Nazareth Tour
- Galilee Winery tour and tasting
Day 7 Day 7: Tiberias/Tel Aviv (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Tiberias/Tel Aviv (1B)

Head to the sparkling shores of the Mediterranean, stopping at the coastal city of Haifa. Then travel south to Caesarea Maritima to explore the ruins of Herod’s great harbour city. Afterward, continue to bustling Tel Aviv for our last evening in Israel.

Accommodation:
- Cinema Hotel Tel Aviv (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Tiberias to Tel Aviv 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Caesarea Guided Tour

Additional Notes: After a very busy trip, should you wish to enjoy some relaxation and leisure time, we do recommend booking post nights in Tel Aviv,
Day 8 Day 8: Tel Aviv (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Tel Aviv (1B)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

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Itinerary of your trip Israel And Beyond National Geographic Journeys

Day 1: Jerusalem

Day 2: Jerusalem (1B)

Day 3: Jerusalem (1B, 1D)

Day 4: Jerusalem (1B, 1L)

Day 5: Jerusalem/Tiberias (1B, 1D)

Day 6: Tiberias (1B, 1D)

Day 7: Tiberias/Tel Aviv (1B)

Day 8: Tel Aviv (1B)

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