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ISRAEL AND BEYOND
Above: Jerusalem’s Dome of the Rock shines under the setting sun.
Highlights
• See the Dead Sea Scrolls at the famed Israel Museum, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Masada.
• Discover Jerusalem’s Old City, visiting key sites such as the Dome of the Rock, the Western Wall, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
• Enjoy extraordinary views of the Sea of Galilee from the Mount of Beatitudes.
• Explore the Mahane Yehuda Market with a local chef before practicing the art of kosher cooking.
DAY 1 | JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.
Day 2 | Jerusalem
On a walking tour of the Old City, visit the Western Wall and the Jewish Quarter; then walk the Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Later, enjoy a discussion with a local scholar.
DAYS 3–4 | JERUSALEM
Pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust at the Yad Vashem Memorial. Marvel at the Dead Sea Scrolls, and join an Israeli chef for a walking tour of Mahane Yehuda Market, followed by a private cooking class. Spend the next day in Bethlehem. Visit a Palestinian refugee camp and a women’s culinary program.
DAYS 5–6 | MASADA/SEA OF GALILEE/ NAZARETH
Set out on a guided visit through ancient Masada. Continue along the Jordan Valley to the Sea of Galilee, visiting a kibbutz along the way. Enjoy gorgeous views of the Sea of Galilee from the Mount of Beatitudes, and stop at the church where Jesus is believed to have delivered his “Sermon on the Mount.” Venture to the ruins of Capernaum, and learn about the lives of Israeli Arabs on the way to Nazareth. Enjoy a tour and private tasting at a local winery.
DAYS 7–8 | HAIFA/TEL AVIV
Continue to the Mediterranean, visiting the coastal city of Haifa; then head south to Caesarea Maritima to see the ruins of Herod’s harbor city. Travel to bustling Tel Aviv for our last evening. Depart at any time the next day.
8 DAYS FROM $ 3,199
MY OWN ROOM OPTION: + $1,559
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 16
Dates
2023: Departures available year-round
2024: Departures available year-round
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Arrival transfer, all transport between destinations and to/from included activities, and activities as listed in the itinerary. Optional excursions are at an additional cost.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Comfortable, mid-range hotels (7 nights)
MEALS INCLUDED
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners. Allow an additional $230–$300 per person for meals not included.
Transportation
Private van/bus
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
If you’re booked, you’re going.
EXPLORE ISRAEL & JORDAN
15 DAYS | Combine the itineraries on these two pages for an unforgettable journey through Israel and Jordan.
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FROM $5,399
PER PERSON. AIRFARE TO/FROM IS NOT INCLUDED.
MY OWN ROOM OPTION: + $2,299 MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 16
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