The Living History of Israel

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From the stones of Jerusalem to the waves of Tel Aviv Mediterranean beaches, Israel has cradled the history of many faiths since the beginning of time. The Holy Land of Israel is sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims. This is where the ancient history and the ancient religious texts come vividly to life, and few other places in the world offer so much to sus...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • The Old City of Jerusalem
    • The Jewish heritage of Jerusalem
    • Spa experience at a Dead Sea Resort
    • The mountaintop Masada fortress
    • Israeli cinema presentation
    • The Roman city of Beit She'an
    • Nazareth and the Church of the Annunciation
    • Biblical sites in the Sea of Galilee area
    • Capernaum and the Mount of Beatitudes
    • Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah

What's this trip about?

    From the stones of Jerusalem to the waves of Tel Aviv Mediterranean beaches, Israel has cradled the history of many faiths since the beginning of time. The Holy Land of Israel is sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims. This is where the ancient history and the ancient religious texts come vividly to life, and few other places in the world offer so much to sustain the spirit, feed the intellect and stimulate the senses. Located where three continents, Africa, Asia and Europe meet, Israel is intense. Within its comparatively small territory, it reveals abundant riches, from cherished religious sites to well-preserved archaeological treasures and spectacular natural wonders. Not only the ancient Jerusalem, the Roman, Crusader, Greek, and Byzantine monuments, but also the youthful and dynamic Tel Aviv, the ultra saline Dead Sea, cool mountain waterfalls, gentle, vineyards covered hills and sweeping desert landscapes. The country's ethnic, religious and cultural mix is endlessly fascinating, and the people of Israel are warm, hospitable and passionate, representing a fascinating mixture of conflict and harmony, passion and serenity. This is the Promised Land to which Moses led the Children of Israel. This is where Abraham forged his covenant with God, Christ preached his sermons and Mohammed ascended to heaven.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityJerusalem
End CityTel Aviv

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • Religious

Destinations

  • Israel
  • Jordan

Attractions

  • Dead Sea
  • Galilee
  • Haifa
  • Jaffa
  • Jerusalem
  • Jewish Krakow
  • Nazareth
  • Tel Aviv

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Caving
  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Swimming
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • 5 nights in the old-world luxury hotel in Jerusalem, 3 nights in an upscale boutique hotel in Tiberias on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and 2 nights at a beachside resort in Tel Aviv
    • Delicious local meals: 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 9 dinners, including drinks
    • All transportation in Israel: comfortable, air-conditioned bus, and a professional driver
    • All excursions, tours and cultural activities as per the itinerary
    • A Sabbath dinner with a local family
    • Israeli cinema presentation by a renowned Israeli screenwriter
    • Night Spectacular Sound and Light Show at Tower of David Museum
    • An afternoon at a Dead Sea Resort Spa
    • Culinary workshop at a Druze community
    • Israeli boutique vineyards and organic wineries
    • All sightseeing and activities fees as per itinerary
    • An experienced tour director and an Israeli tour guide throughout the tour
    • Private airport transfers on arrival and on departure
    • Bottled water on days when touring by bus
    • All porterage, restaurants', guides' and driver's gratuities

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Itinerary

Day 1: Jerusalem - Arrivals and Welcome Dinner

Meals: Dinner

Accommodations: King David Hotel, Jerusalem

Welcome to Jerusalem and to Israel, the Land of Living History! On arrival at the Tel Aviv International Airport, you will be met by our chauffeur for your private transfer to the King David Hotel...

Day 2: Jerusalem's Old City

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodations: King David Hotel, Jerusalem

Today, we'll get immersed in the history preserved within Jerusalem's Old City, as we spend the day learning about its societies and the intersecting fates of its religions: Judaism,...

Day 3: Jewish Jerusalem

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodations: King David Hotel, Jerusalem

After a late breakfast today, we'll meet our guide for a tour of the Jewish side of Jerusalem. Our first stop will be the New Israel Museum to see the scale model of the ancient Jerus...

Day 4: Jerusalem

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodations: King David Hotel, Jerusalem

Today, we'll continue our exploration of Jerusalem and Israeli culture. We'll first drive to Hadassah Medical Center to view the sublime Chagall Windows, then we'll visit the Yad Vas...

Day 5: Masada and Dead Sea Spa

Meals: Breakfast and Spa Dinner

Accommodations: King David Hotel, Jerusalem

This morning, we'll set out from the city and drive south towards the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. We'll descend through the Judean Desert, passing the Qumran National Pa...

Day 6: Beit She'an and Nazareth

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Scots Hotel, Tiberias

After breakfast, we'll check out of hotel and drive north via Jordan Valleys, including the Armageddon. Our first stop will be Qasr el-Yehud, a site on the Jordan River where, according to ...

Day 7: Capernaum, Safed and Druze culinary workshop

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Scots Hotel, Tiberias

We'll start the day with a short drive to Capernaum, the site of a fantastic 5th century synagogue, and also the base for Jesus's Galilean ministry on the Sea of Galilee. After touri...

Day 8: Akko, Israeli Winery

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Scots Hotel, Tiberias

In the morning, we'll travel to the timeless, rampart-ringed Crusader city of Akko, one of the oldest and most entrancing port cities in the world. Here, we'll descend into the Crusader kni...

Day 9: Haifa, Caesarea

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Royal Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv

Today, we'll check out of our hotel and travel south. We'll start with a tour of the city of Haifa, where the slopes of Mount Carmel meet the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Here, we...

Day 10: Tel Aviv, Old Jaffa

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Royal Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv

We'll spend the full day today, exploring the modern city of Tel Aviv. We'll tour the White City of the splendid Bauhaus architecture and the magical Neve Tzedek with its pastel color...

Day 11: Departures

Meals: Breakfast

This is our last day in Israel, and depending on your flight time, you may have some time during the day to further explore the city of Tel Aviv and its beautiful beaches. Your private airport transfer will be arranged in accordance with your departure time.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,360
Price per day$396
Single supplement (single occupancy)$1,360
Last Updated: 5/25/2021

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Sights and Soul Travels is a boutique tour operator specializing in luxury tours and vacations for women, with destinations in Europe, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The small group tours incorporate historical and cultural exploration, outdoor activities, fine dining, wine tastings, spas and luxury hotels, and cultural activities. The company is based in Germantown, Maryland, in the greater Washington, DC area. Sights and Soul Travels was founded in 2004, and currently has 6 full time employees who cooperate with several off-site partners and Tour Directors.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel insurance
    • Single room supplement
    • Additional accommodations
    • Early hotel check in
    • Tour director's gratuities
    • Meals or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Room service
    • Mini bar charges
    • Laundry charges
    • Phone calls
    • Personal expenses
    • The cost does not include airfarea

Accommodation

,King David Hotel in Jerusalem For the first 5 nights, we'll be staying at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem. One of the world’s legendary hotels, King David is a major landmark in a unique city, blending the refinement of the past with modern amenities and luxury accommodations. Superbly located on an elevated site, the hotel has one of the best locations in Jerusalem with incomparable views of the Old City walls, minarets and domes. Surrounded by luscious lawns and gardens, it features a splendid swimming-pool, tennis courts, fitness center and a spa to offer relaxation after days of sightseeing. Traditional Israeli as well as international cuisine is served at 4 restaurants. The rooms are steeped in luxury and comfort, and are designed for relaxation. Many of the rooms have views of the Old City and Mount Zion and all have air-conditioning, LCD TVs, safes, minibars, desks, and free WiFi. The sumptuous marble bathrooms come with bath tubs, hair driers and luxurious toiletries.
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Meals Included

10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 9 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
  • Accommodation at Israel's best hotels
  • Excellent meals, including drinks, throughout the tour
  • Experienced tour leader and the best Israeli guides throughout the tour
  • Exclusive experiences, not available to larger groups
  • A small group of maximum 16 women
  • No forced shopping
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