Jerusalem is one of the world's oldest cities and a crossroads of faith, history, and culture. Visit the Old City with the Dome of the Rock, Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Via Dolorosa. Explore the Dead Sea, Masada, Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Galilee. This travel guide includes a sample 9-day itinerary based on a Fascinating Israel tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Based on a popular guided tour format. From the Dead Sea to Cana of Galilee and the ancient streets of Jerusalem, this sample itinerary covers major historical, Ismalic and biblical sites across Israel.
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Welcome to Tel Aviv. This evening, meet your travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
(D) Dinner
Start with a visit to the Latrun Area where David was victorious over Goliath, and visit the Monastery of the Trappist Monks. Continue to Jaffa for a guided walking tour of the ancient port city. Free time this evening to explore Tel Aviv.
Depart Tel Aviv for Caesarea. Guided sightseeing includes the Roman Amphitheater and Crusader fortress. Continue to Acre to visit the Underground Crusader City. Reach Haifa and visit the UNESCO-listed Baha'i Shrine.
Visit the Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum, and Jordan River baptismal site. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Sea of Galilee, then visit a Kibbutz.
Travel to Nazareth and the Church of the Annunciation. Continue to Cana and Bet She'an. Arrive in Jerusalem.
Ascend by cable car to Masada. Float in the Dead Sea and receive a salt scrub gift. Return to Jerusalem.
Visit Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum. Visit the Dome of the Rock/Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Guided walking tour: Garden Tomb, Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Western Wall, Upper Room. Farewell dinner.
Your vacation ends with breakfast. Nearest airport: Tel Aviv Ben Gurion (TLV).
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