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Trip Style
Classic
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
15
Pace
Moderate
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
DOIE
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 8 Day Israel Explorer. Perched at the crossroads of Middle Eastern history for centuries and the spiritual home to Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike, Israel remains a must-visit destination for anyone eager to understand this dynamic, always-changing region. Explore the historic towns of Bethlehem and Nazareth, soak in the energy of vibrant Tel Aviv, and experience a soul-stirring connection to ancient and modern sites and peoples. Thousands of incredible moments, one comprehensive trip.
Itinerary
There will be the chance to head out for an optional dinner with the group. Stay: Maxim Hotel Tel Aviv
This morning explore vibrant Tel Aviv. Enjoy an orientation walk in historic Jaffa before driving up the coast to a Druze community for a local lunch. After, continue to Haifa, beautifully set on the slopes of Mount Carmel facing the Mediterranean Sea. Stay: Diana Hotel Haifa (B/L)
Visit Akko and explore its colourful markets and old city. After, travel to Nazareth where we visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, one of the largest churches in the Middle East. Continue to the Sea of Galilee for the evening. Stay: Dona Gracia Hotel Tiberias (B)
Tour the Sea of Galilee area, including the Church of Transfiguration and the ruins of Capernaum. Also visit a local Kibbutz to learn about this interesting communal lifestyle. Continue to Jericho for the night. Stay: Jericho Resort Village (B)
Travel to Masada, and visit the famous rock fortress on a guided tour with our CEO. Opt to hike (or ride) to the top and learn more about this ancient place. Continue on to the fascinating Dead Sea. Cover yourself in the healing mud, bob like a cork in very salty water, or enjoy a little sunbathing on the shore. Stay: Holy Land Hotel Jerusalem (B)
Note the minimum age for the beer tasting is 21. Stay: Holy Land Hotel Jerusalem (B)
Travel to biblical Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity before heading to Duhaishe Camp for Palestinian refugees. What started as a camp has become a thriving town and here we learn more about the situation of the Palestinians in Israel and what daily life here is all about. Feel like experiencing more today? Pre-book a tour of the Israel museum, with a visit to the Yehuda Market, and an included craft beer tasting. Stay: Holy Land Hotel Jerusalem (B/L)
Depart at any time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Swim in the Dead Sea.
- Explore the biblical towns of Nazareth and Bethlehem.
- Meet a local Druze family.
- Wander through the streets of Old Jerusalem.
- Your G for Good Moment: Domari Society Visit, Jerusalem
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Druze Village Visit and Traditional Lunch , Isfiya Druze Village
- Old Jerusalem walking tour
- Refugee camp community visit
- Bethlehem visit
- Dead Sea visit with swim
- Masada guided tour
- Sea of Galilee region tour
- Akko and Nazareth visits
- Tel Aviv orientation tour including Old Jaffa Port
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Hotels (7 Nights)
- On this trip you can expect to stay in small local hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches
- Private van, walking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
Brochure
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Prices & Dates
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Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from G Adventures. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from G Adventures. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
