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Jerusalem, Galilee & The Holy Land
Discover one of the World’s most extraordinary, timeless – and time-weathered – corners, a sacred land forged over centuries.
Jerusalem
Church of the Annunciation, Nazareth Day One – Fly to Tel Aviv Fly to Tel Aviv, on Israel’s Mediterranean coast, meet your Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. Rest and relax after your journey, stroll along the seafront promenade or perhaps visit nearby bustling Jaffa.
Day Two – Included tour of Tel Aviv
and Caesarea Board the coach this morning for your first fascinating day exploring. See the old port of Jaffa and take in some of the sites of Tel Aviv, modern Israel’s hub of commercial and cultural activity. You’ll then head north to the ruins of the great Roman port of Caesarea, which flourished during the time of Jesus. You’ll also pay a short visit to the modern port-city of Haifa before driving to the summit of Mount Carmel for a stunning panoramic view of Northern Israel and beyond. Your explorations finish with a visit to the remarkably preserved remains of the Crusader city of Acre (or Akko) one-time fortress of Richard the Lionheart, before you drive to Tiberias, on Galilee’s peaceful shore, for a twonight stay.
Day Three – Included tour from
Galilee to Nazareth Today we’ll head through a land familiar to Bible readers everywhere, beginning with a 45-minute boat journey across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum, where Jesus recruited his first disciples. Our next stop will be Tabgha, site of the Feeding of the 5000, beneath the Mount of the Beatitudes, from which the Sermon on the Mount was preached. Journey inland via Cana, where Jesus is said to have performed his first miracle (turning water into wine), to bustling Nazareth. Here the monumental Church of the Annunciation dominates the skyline while St Joseph’s Grotto offers a humble contrast. After a fascinating day, you’ll return to your beachfront hotel for dinner.
Available Mar to May & Sep to Nov 2023 & Feb to May 2024
Fly direct from these airports. Prices from
• Gatwick £2,435 • Luton £2,405 • Manchester £2,529 Tour Only without flights from £1,660
On selected dates make your own arrangements to the airport or your hotel. Room for Sole Use from £849
Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes on arrival and one hour on departure. *Hotel star-ratings are based on Newmarket’s experience as there are no official ratings. Cyprus Syria
Lebanon
Caesarea Migdal
Egypt
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Bethlehem Israel Jordan
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Whether it’s unique included holiday experiences or extra-special hotels, these tours fulfil the ultimate wish-list dreams.
• Discover modern Tel Aviv and nearby Jaffa • Explore Roman Caesarea, King Herod’s most important port-city • Visit Haifa and take in Mount Carmel’s spectacular view • Take in Crusader fortress-city Acre • Discover the places once trodden by Jesus • Journey past ancient Jericho • Take the cable car to legendary Masada • Enjoy the unique sensation of floating in the
Dead Sea • Walk the Way of the Cross and visit poignant Gethsemane • View the city from the Mount of Olives • See the Western Wall and sacred Dome of the Rock, two of the holiest sites in Judaism and Islam respectively • Visit Bethlehem and Church of the Nativity • Spend time at Jerusalem’s Yad Vashem
Holocaust memorial and see the Dead Sea
Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book • Enjoy a free day for personal sightseeing in Jerusalem • Seven nights’ carefully chosen four-star dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation • Return flights to Tel Aviv, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
Tel Aviv Bethlehem Caesarea Roman Viaduct
Day Four – Included visit to the Dead Sea
Another extraordinary day begins with a journey south, past the site where John the Baptist anointed Jesus and the ancient town of Jericho, to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on Earth. En route you’ll visit the UNESCO-listed fortresscitadel of Masada, where Jewish zealots held out against the Romans for three years following the fall of Jerusalem. There’s an extraordinary view of the rift valley and the waters of the Dead Sea from this mountaintop site. This afternoon, why not take the opportunity to enjoy the unique sensation of ‘floating’ in the Dead Sea before you continue your tour, climbing up to Jerusalem for the first of four nights in this iconic, historic city? Day Five – Included tour of Jerusalem A guided introductory tour reveals some of the many secrets of one of the world’s most fascinating cities, today. You’ll begin with a drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city skyline, much changed since Jesus stood atop the Mount but still a mesmerising, stirring sight. Entering the city through the ancient Lion’s Gate, you’ll walk the Via Dolorosa, past the Stations of the Cross, to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, site of the Crucifixion. Visits to the Western Wall (or Wailing Wall) beneath the Dome of the Rock, and to the Garden Tomb that was found empty on the first Easter morning, complete your fascinating day. Day Six – Included tour of Bethlehem Board the coach this morning for a short drive out of the city to Bethlehem to visit Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity. One of the Holy Land’s oldest churches, the church and its underground grotto boast several relics and centuries-old fragments of mosaics. Returning to Jerusalem via the Shepherds’ Fields where the angels are said to have announced Christ’s birth, you’ll pay visits to the moving Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial and the Shrine of the Book, housing the historically priceless Dead Sea Scrolls recovered from a cave near Masada. Day Seven – Rest and relax Today you’re free to relax in Jerusalem. Take the opportunity to wander the colourful souks of the Arab market, to explore the Old City once again, or perhaps to visit the excellent Tower of David Museum, all at your own pace. Later, a last dinner at the hotel offers the chance to look back on a thoroughly absorbing and enthralling week. Day Eight – Fly back to the UK Drive back down through the scenic Judean Hills to the Mediterranean, making your way to Tel Aviv where you’ll board the flight back to the UK, at the end of a marvellous holiday.
travel tips...
In Jerusalem, don’t pass on trying knafeh – an Arabic dessert of melted cheese covered with a pastry or shredded wheat topping, and soaked in sweet syrup.
your hotels
Hotel Metropolitan, Tel Aviv HHHH* Half-Board night 1
Located in the heart of the city, the Metropolitan will provide a comfortable night’s first stay. Rooms offer a telephone, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea/ coffee-making facilities, a TV and safe, and the hotel also boasts a lobby bar, and café restaurant.
Hotel Metropolitan Sea of Galilee Hotel
Sea of Galilee Hotel, Migdal HHHH* Half-Board nights 2-3
Overlooking the Sea of Galilee, this beachfront hotel is a relaxing touring base. Boasting a pool, terrace, as well as views over the waters of the ‘Syrian Sea’, the hotel, some five miles from Tiberias, offers a restaurant and bar and airconditioned rooms with a TV and free Wi-Fi. Grand Court Hotel, Jerusalem HHHH* Half-Board nights 4-7
The four-star Grand Court, a ten-minute stroll from the Old City, boasts a roof-top pool overlooking the city. Air-conditioned rooms offer free Wi-Fi, a TV, hairdryer, and safe. Other hotel facilities include restaurants, a lobby lounge, dining room and a more informal Garden Court.
Grand Court Hotel
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