Tour The Story Of The Israeli State - 10 Days

Transport

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

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.

Others

► 9 nights hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis. ► 2 dinners in the Galilee. ► Assistance at the airport upon arrival. ► Transfers from/to airport on arrival and departure. ► Sightseeing in a modern air conditioned motor-coach. ► Service of a Government licensed guide on all touring days. ► Entrance fees according to the itinerary.

Accommodation

9 nights hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis. First Class 4* Hotels: Tel Aviv - Metropolitan hotel, Haifa - Dan Panorama hotel, Galilee - Hagoshrim Hotel, Jerusalem - Dan Boutique / Prima Royale . Or Similar. Superior Class - 4* Superior Hotels: Tel Aviv - Dan Panorama / Crowne Plaza, Haifa Dan Panorama hotel, Galilee - Hagoshrim Hotel, Jerusalem - Dan Panorama Hotel. STD . Or Similar. Deluxe 5* Hotels: Tel Aviv - Carlton Hotel, Haifa - Dan Carmel Hotel, Galilee - Hagoshrim Boutique Hotel, Jerusalem - Mamilla / David Citadel Hotel. Or Similar.

Guide

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

Meals

9 nights hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis. 2 dinners in the Galilee.

Not included:

Optional

Pre and Post Accommodation Optional Masada & Dead Sea tour Other activities and services not included

Others

Porterage at airport. Tipping for guide, driver and hotel staff. Beverages with meals.

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Transfer Service From The Airport To Tel Aviv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Transfer Service From The Airport To Tel Aviv

Our representative will meet you after passport control upon your arrival to Ben Gurion Airport,

assisting as you pick up your luggage and head out for the transfer to your hotel.

Check in at the hotel in Tel Aviv.

Overnight: Tel Aviv
Day 2 Day 2: Tel Aviv - Day At Leisure In Tel Aviv - "The City That Never Sleeps”
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Tel Aviv - Day At Leisure In Tel Aviv - "The City That Never Sleeps”

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 Sleeps” All over the city, flowers blossom, new restaurants open, and there’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 children’s activities, incredible food, UNESCO recognized architecture, and an international outlook.

Overnight Tel-Aviv.
Day 3 Day 3: Rehovot / Caesarea / Zichron Yaacob / Carmel Mountain / Haifa / Baha’I Gardens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Rehovot / Caesarea / Zichron Yaacob / Carmel Mountain / Haifa / Baha’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 Caesarea’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 Israel’s first immigration period. 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 - Israel’s major port city, with a stop at the Louis Promenade for a great view of the Haifa Bay and the beautiful Baha’i Gardens.

Overnight: Haifa
Day 4 Day 4: Safed / Rosh Pina / Galilee Region / Israeli Wine-Tasing Tour / Hula Valley
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Safed / Rosh Pina / Galilee Region / Israeli Wine-Tasing Tour / Hula Valley

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 Israel’s oldest colonies but today boasts a small town known for great restaurants, cafés 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 artists’ colony where we will meet a Kabala artist and learn about his special techniques and context. In the afternoon, we will visit the beautiful Hula Valley, Israel’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 world’s most important centers for bird watching and ornithology.

Overnight: Kibbutz hotel
Day 5 Day 5: Adventure Day - Golan Heights / Golan Magic / Mount Bental / The Golan Olive
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Adventure Day - Golan Heights / Golan Magic / Mount Bental / The Golan Olive

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 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 more…

Overnight: Kibbutz hotel
Day 6 Day 6: Sea Of Galilee / Tiberias / Tel Hai Museum / Jordan Valley / Mt. Scopus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Sea Of Galilee / Tiberias / Tel Hai Museum / Jordan Valley / Mt. Scopus

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 Valley’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 capital’s past and future.

Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 7 Day 7: Jerusalem Old City / Jewish Quarter / City Of David / Western Wall
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Jerusalem Old City / Jewish Quarter / City Of David / Western Wall

After breakfast, we will start our tour through the Old City of Jerusalem. We’ll walk through one of this ancient walled city’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 David’s historical city, and a “wet” walking tour of the ancient water system connecting Warren’s Shaft to the Shiloah tunnels (Hezekiah’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 8 Day 8: Jerusalem’S New City / Israel Museum / Western Wall / Yad Vashem / Kabbalat Shabbat
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Jerusalem’S New City / Israel Museum / Western Wall / Yad Vashem / Kabbalat Shabbat

Visit the graves of Israel’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 - Israel’s Parliament building, as well as the famous Menorah and the new home of Israel’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 9 Day 9: At Leisure In Jerusalem / Optional Masada & Dead Sea Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: At Leisure In Jerusalem / Optional Masada & Dead Sea Tour

Day at leisure in Jerusalem – or an optional tour to Masada and the Dead Sea (extra charge). 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 Jerusalem’s long history. Duration: Around one hour.

Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 10 Day 10: Departure And Transfer To Ben Gurion Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: 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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Itinerary of your trip The Story Of The Israeli State - 10 Days

Day 1: Transfer Service From The Airport To Tel Aviv

Day 2: Tel Aviv - Day At Leisure In Tel Aviv - "The City That Never Sleeps”

Day 3: Rehovot / Caesarea / Zichron Yaacob / Carmel Mountain / Haifa / Baha’I Gardens

Day 4: Safed / Rosh Pina / Galilee Region / Israeli Wine-Tasing Tour / Hula Valley

Day 5: Adventure Day - Golan Heights / Golan Magic / Mount Bental / The Golan Olive

Day 6: Sea Of Galilee / Tiberias / Tel Hai Museum / Jordan Valley / Mt. Scopus

Day 7: Jerusalem Old City / Jewish Quarter / City Of David / Western Wall

Day 8: Jerusalem’S New City / Israel Museum / Western Wall / Yad Vashem / Kabbalat Shabbat

Day 9: At Leisure In Jerusalem / Optional Masada & Dead Sea Tour

Day 10: Departure And Transfer To Ben Gurion Airport

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