15 days tour

Highlights Of The Jewish State And Petra Trip - 15 Days

Highlights Of The Jewish State And Petra Trip - 15 Days

This tour includes:

Meals

โ–บ 14 nights hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis. โ–บ 2 dinners in the Galilee and 1 dinner in the Dead Sea.

Hygieneprotocol

In accordance to current legislation, which is constantly revised in accordance with the epidemiological situation, We have implemented thorough social distancing, hygiene and sanitation procedures to ensure your comfort, health, and safety during the tour with us.

Accommodation

โ–บ 14 nights hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis. 4 Stars Hotels - Tel Aviv - Metropolitan, Haifa - Dan Panorama, Galilee - Hagoshrim, Jerusalem - Dan Boutique / Prima Royale, Dead Sea - Isrotel Ganim, Eilat - Leonardo Royal Resort. or similar. Superior Class 4 Stars Superior Hotel - Tel Aviv - Dan Pan / Crowne Plaza, Haifa - Dan Panorama, Galilee - Hagoshrim, Jerusalem - Dan Pan. STD / Crowne Plz. DLX, Dead Sea - David, Eilat - Dan Pan/ Crowne Plz 5 Stars Hotel - Tel Aviv - Carlton / Sheraton, Haifa - Dan Carmel, Galilee - Hagoshrim Boutique, Jerusalem - Mamilla / D. Citadel. Dead Sea - Isrotel, Eilat - Royal Beach. or similar.

Transport

Transfers from/to airport on arrival and departure. Sightseeing in a modern air conditioned motor-coach.

Others

โ–บ 14 nights hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis. โ–บ 2 dinners in the Galilee and 1 dinner in the Dead Sea. โ–บ Transfers from/to airport on arrival and departure. โ–บ Transfer and Flight from Eilat to Tel Aviv. โ–บ Transfer from Tel Aviv airport to Tel Aviv hotel. โ–บ Sightseeing in a modern air conditioned motor-coach. โ–บ Service of a Government licensed guide on all touring days. โ–บ Entrance fees according to the itinerary.

Flights

โ–บ Transfer and Flight from Eilat to Tel Aviv. โ–บ Transfer from Tel Aviv airport to Tel Aviv hotel.

Guide

Service of a Government licensed guide on all touring days. Expert Guide Included

Not included:

Others

โ–บ Porterage at airport. โ–บ Tipping for guide, driver and hotel staff. โ–บ Beverages with meals. โ–บ Travelerโ€™s medical baggage insurance. โ–บ Optional 1 day Petra Tour (from Eilat) (not including border fees and Jordanian visa fee for 1 day Petra - $130 per person to be paid on day of tour).

Insurance

Insurance not Included.

Optional

Pre and Post Accommodation Other activities and services not included

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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Of The Jewish State And Petra Trip - 15 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Thursday - Tranfer From The Airport To Tel Aviv Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Thursday - Tranfer From The Airport To Tel Aviv Hotel

      Welcome to Israel & transfer to your hotel. 

      Check in at the hotel in Tel Aviv.

      Overnight: Tel Aviv

  • Day 2 Day 2: Friday - Tel Aviv / Jaffa / Neve Tzedek / Nahalat Binyamin / Rothschild Boulevard
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Friday - Tel Aviv / Jaffa / Neve Tzedek / Nahalat Binyamin / Rothschild Boulevard

      Our first day of touring will begin immediately after breakfast.  An interesting walking tour of  Tel Aviv and Jaffa is ahead of us. We will start on Rothschild Boulevard, where we will see Tel Avivโ€™s beautiful Bauhaus style architecture, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amongst the buildings will be the newly renovated Independence Hall, the site commemorating the declaration of the founding of the state of Israel on the 14th of May 1948. We will continue on to Neve Tzedek, Tel Avivโ€™s very first neighborhood and then enjoy free time at one of Tel Avivโ€™s busiest areas on Friday afternoons, the Nahalat Binyamin Crafts Fair and Carmel Outdoor Market - for great sounds, smells and of course, great shopping! End the day at Jaffa, the worldโ€™s oldest port city, for a view of the old city and its well known artistโ€™s colony. 

      Overnight: Tel Aviv

  • Day 3 Day 3: Saturday - Tel Aviv - Day At Leisure.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Saturday - Tel Aviv - Day At Leisure.

      The beach may be the major tourist attraction, but Tel Aviv has more points of interest than its famous strip of sand. "The City That Never Sleepsโ€ All over the city, flowers blossom, new restaurants open, and thereโ€™s always a party going on somewhere. this is a 24 hour city with a unique pulse, combining sandy Mediterranean beaches with a world-class nightlife, a buzzing cultural scene, attractions and museums, shopping childrenโ€™s activities, incredible food, UNESCO recognized architecture, and an international outlook.

      Overnight Tel-Aviv.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Sunday - Caesarea / Zichron Yaacob / Haifa / Bahaโ€™I Gardens
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Sunday - Caesarea / Zichron Yaacob / Haifa / Bahaโ€™I Gardens

      After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and drive south to Rehovot. Our first stop will be at the Weizmann Institute which played a key role in the development of the state. We will enjoy the new, amazing presentation of high technology and see the mansion house of Haim Weizmann, the first president of Israel. We will then continue to Caesarea, built over 2000 years ago by King Herod the Great, which served as a key Mediterranean port for centuries. Hear about Caesareaโ€™s role in Jewish history, including its part in the Great Revolt of AD66, and interact with three-dimensional historical figures that come to life using cutting-edge technology. Onwards to the Carmel Mountain range to visit Zichron Yaacov for a stroll through the historic streets of one of the earliest settlements from Israelโ€™s first immigration period. Then visit the Atlit Detainee Camp, telling the heroic story of the struggle of Jewish immigrants at the detention centre established by the authorities of the British Mandate in the 1930s. Finally, we are on to Haifa - Israelโ€™s major port city, with a stop at the Louis Promenade for a great view of the Haifa Bay and the beautiful Bahaโ€™i Gardens.

      Overnight: Haifa

  • Day 5 Day 5: Monday - Tzfat , Rosh Pina And The Galilee
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Monday - Tzfat , Rosh Pina And The Galilee

      Check out after an Israeli breakfast in the hotel. Our journey will begin with a drive through the mountain ranges and valleys which extend from the west to the east of the Galilee region. Visit a Galilee Winery for an Israeli wine-tasing tour, and to get an up close and personal view of the wine production process. We will continue to Rosh Pina, originally founded in 1878 by a group of ultra-orthodox Jews intending to become farmers, with the support of Baron Edmund de Rothschild. Rosh Pina is one of Israelโ€™s oldest colonies but today boasts a small town known for great restaurants, cafรฉs and art galleries. Drive up to Safed (Tzfat), where we will walk through ancient sections of the city and hear stories of the Kabbalists and their ancient synagogues. Our Tzfat tour will end with a visit to its famous artistsโ€™ colony.

      In the afternoon, we will visit the beautiful Hula Valley, Israelโ€™s first Nature Reserve. The HaHula Tourism Complex is located at the center of the Hula Valley and is considered to be one of the worldโ€™s most important centers for bird watching and ornithology.

      Overnight: Kibbutz hotel

  • Day 6 Day 6: Tuesday - Adventure Day - Golan Heights / Golan Magic / Mitzpe Gadot
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Tuesday - Adventure Day - Golan Heights / Golan Magic / Mitzpe Gadot

      This touring day will give you an opportunity to enjoy the north of Israel in a unique and exciting way. 

      We will start our day by driving up into the Golan Heights with a visit to Mount Bental, a beautiful spot for a panoramic view of the Upper Galilee, the Golan Heights, Mount Hermon and Syria.

      Visit Golan Magic, an entertaining 3-D multi-media adventure viewed on a 180-degree screen. 

      After the film, walk through a giant model of the Golan Heights, the largest of its kind in the world, 

      accompanied by special narration, sound and light effects. We will then walk through The Golan Olive Oil Mill and Visitor Center, a uniquely-designed building with ancient ambience, as your guide explains the olive oil production process, including the evolution from antique tools to modern machinery. We will finish the first half of the day at Mitzpe Gadot, which once served as a Syrian base, commanding a spectacular view of the Hula Valley and kibbutzim below.  The rest of the day is free! We will be happy to provide you with a list of the options in the area and recommend the most suitable ones for your party.

      Some options include: biking or hiking tour, rappelling, kayaks or even participating in a gourmet 

      chocolate workshop. And so much moreโ€ฆ

      Evening Option (Seasonal) - a lantern tour in either the Valley of the Lost River or Nimrod Fortress.

      Overnight: Kibbutz hotel

  • Day 7 Day 7: Wednesday - Sea Of Galilee / Kinneret / Jordan Valley / Tel Hai Museum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Wednesday - Sea Of Galilee / Kinneret / Jordan Valley / Tel Hai Museum

      Check out from the hotel and depart for our touring day. Our first stop will be the Tel Hai Museum. 

      This memorial is dedicated to a dramatic battle in 1920 led by Joseph Trumpeldor, a hero known 

      for his national loyalty. Then we will descend to the shores of Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) for a short visit to Tiberias, a city which was a significant spiritual center during the Mishna and Talmudic periods. We will continue south along the Jordan Valley to visit the "Naharayim Experience at Gesher". Nicknamed the "start-up" of last century, this unusual light and sound show is filled with models demonstrating the dam system, 

      running water and a combination of sounds and colors. The demonstration shows how the desert 

      transformed into a symbol of - and a vision for - Jewish immigration and industrial development in Israel. 

      Our day will continue with a drive to Jerusalem through the Jordan Valleyโ€™s stunning landscape. 

      We will stop at Mt. Scopus upon arrival in Jerusalem for a magnificent view of the city and a brief explanation about the capitalโ€™s past and future. 

      Overnight: Jerusalem

  • Day 8 Day 8: Thursday - Old City Of Jerusalem / Jewish Quarter / Western Wall / City Of David
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Thursday - Old City Of Jerusalem / Jewish Quarter / Western Wall / City Of David

      After breakfast, we will start our tour through the Old City of Jerusalem. Weโ€™ll walk through one of  this ancient walled cityโ€™s many gates to see the restored Jewish Quarter, the Western Wall (Ha Kotel), the colorful bazaars and the Cardo. Then, we will walk to the City of David for a virtual reality movie about King Davidโ€™s historical city, and a โ€œwetโ€ walking tour of the ancient water system connecting Warrenโ€™s Shaft to the Shiloah tunnels (Hezekiahโ€™s Tunnel). We will continue to the Archaeological Garden and the new Southern Wall excavations (Davidson Center) - the same steps once used by pilgrims entering the Holy Temple.

      *Thursday is the day many Bar Mitzvah celebrations take place at the Western Wall.  During our walk 

      we will meet some of them and get to wish them a MAZAL TOV!

      Overnight: Jerusalem

  • Day 9 Day 9: Friday - Jerusalemโ€™S New City / Yad Vashem / Kabbalat Shabbat / Mount Herzl
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Friday - Jerusalemโ€™S New City / Yad Vashem / Kabbalat Shabbat / Mount Herzl

      Visit the graves of Israelโ€™s former prime ministers, and soldiers who died in battle, at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery. We will then continue to the museum at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, including the Valley of the Communities. We will pass by the Knesset - Israelโ€™s Parliament building, as well as the famous Menorah and the new home of Israelโ€™s Supreme Court. We will visit the Israel Museum to see the Shrine of the Book with a display of Dead Sea Scrolls and visit the model of Jerusalem during the Second Temple period. Then continue on for a neighborhood tour around the Mahane Yehuda Market to meet different 

      local ethnic groups and taste some of their cultural foods. Drive to the Western Wall to participate in meaningful Kabbalat Shabbat services as the Jewish Sabbath descends over Jerusalem.  

      Overnight: Jerusalem

  • Day 10 Day 10: Saturday - Day At Leisure In Jerusalem
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Saturday - Day At Leisure In Jerusalem

      Evening Option - Enjoy a breathtaking sound & light show at the Tower of David citadel. 

      The show is highly recommended due to its unique way of depicting the different periods in Jerusalemโ€™s long history. Duration: Around one hour.

      Overnight: Jerusalem

  • Day 11 Day 11: Sunday - Masada & Dead Sea / Ein Gedi Nature
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Sunday - Masada & Dead Sea / Ein Gedi Nature

      We will drive south, starting with the in famous Masada where we will ascend by cable car to see  where Jewish defenders made their last stand against the Romans in AD 73. After a short drive, we will arrive at Ein Gedi Nature Reserve for an easy hike through this natural desert oasis. Next, continue to our hotel by the Dead Sea shore for free time at the hotel spa and floating on the salty waters. 

      Overnight: Dead Sea

  • Day 12 Day 12: Monday - Eilat / Kibbutz Neot Smadar / Timna Park / Desert Jeep Safari
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Monday - Eilat / Kibbutz Neot Smadar / Timna Park / Desert Jeep Safari

      Check out after breakfast, and start the day with a tour to explore the wonders of the desert, salt pillars and powder canyons. Continue to Kibbutz Neot Smadar,  founded in 1989, based on a shared desire to understand the spirit of cooperation and its expression in daily life. Neot Smadarโ€™s main work divisions are organic farming, small scale organic food production (wines, cheese, olives, jams, nectars, etc.), the Art Center (offering workshops, galleries and a gift shop) and a roadside restaurant. 

      We will continue to marvel at the immense, multi-colored rock formations with a tour of Timna Park, 

      viewing the ancient copper mines and the spectacular King Solomonโ€™s Pillars.  Our day will end with 

      a Desert Jeep Safari through the Eilat Mountains to Eilat and check-in at the hotel.

      Overnight: Eilat

  • Day 13 Day 13: Tuesday - Free Day In Eilat
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Tuesday - Free Day In Eilat

      Option 1 - A large variety of activities to choose from, among them a visit to Underwater Observatory, 

      Ice Mall or even swim with the Dolphins at the Dolphin Reef.  

      Option 2 โ€“ Optional tour to the rose-red city of Petra in Jordan, famous for its rock-cut architecture 

      and recently nominated as one of the new 7 wonders of the world.

      Overnight: Eilat

  • Day 14 Day 14: Wednesday - Eilat, Optional Petra Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Wednesday - Eilat, Optional Petra Tour

      Free day in Eilat - Optional (Extra cost) tour to the rose-red city of Petra in Jordan, famous for its rock-cut 

      architecture and recently nominated as one of the new 7 wonders of the world.

      Transfer to Eilat Airport for a domestic flight to Tel Aviv and transfer to your Tel Aviv hotel for overnight.

      Overnight: Tel Aviv

  • Day 15 Day 15: Thursday - Departure And Transfer To Ben Gurion Airport
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Thursday - Departure And Transfer To Ben Gurion Airport

      Check out of the hotel following breakfast.

      Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for the flight home.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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