This special hand-crafted tour proposal covers most of the highlights of Israel, and diesgined to reduce walking to minimal. It includes sites and subjects relating to the Old Testament, the New Testament, Biblical Archaeology, modern history and more. The tour is led by one of our top guides, in luxury level tour vehicle, providing in-depth explanations, and a wide range of unique and exciting activities and experiences.
Our first day is devoted to sites in the Galilee and around the Sea of Galilee. We start with a visit to Capernaum, “Hometown of Jesus” according to the New Testament. Today Capernaum is an impressive archaeolical site that bears, among others, the biggest synagogue ever found in Israel. Nearby we visit Magdala, a site that also combines significant Jewish and Christian history, and next we head up to Nazareth, where we have a nice local lunch, and then review the finds at Roman era Sepphoris, before heading to – Jerusalem!
Our full day tour of the holiest city in the world will begin with an introduction from Mount of Olives Viewpoint , and possibly have also a quick visit to Garden of Gethsemane. Reaching the closest point to the Old City we continue by foot (or by gold cart / Wheelchair) in the Jewish Quarter. We visit the Western wall, and possibly have a private tour of the Western Wall tunnels. After a lunch break we continue into the Christian Quarter and walk along parts of the Via Dolorosa ending with a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Heading to the lowest dry place in the world, our first stop will be an optional camel ride at Sea Level Sign. We then pass by Jericho and the Baptism site (qasr el-Yahud) and view the caves where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were found (Qumran). Next, we will drive through the nature reserve of Ein Gedi, and possibly spot some local Ibex. The main focus will be on the mgnificant site of Masada, famed for its dramatic and trajic history. After appreciating the site we head to the for a lunch and a swim at the Dead Sea, before heading to Tel-Aviv.
A full day devoted to the modern history of Israel as reflected in Jaffa and Tel-Aviv will start with a stroll along old Jaffa, and its nearby Flea Market. (If needed we can set a wheelchair). Next, we will head to Rothschild Boulevard. At Shalom Meir Tower Visitors Center we will review the early history Tel-Aviv, and nearby we will visit the Independence hall , where the state of Israel was declared (!). We will end with a drive to Rabin Assassination site, and asses the current geo-politics of Israel and its surroundings. At the end of the day we head to the airport. FAREWELL!!
