The Classical Tour Of Israel-10Days

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Fri: Arrive Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv

After arrival at Ben Gurion airport, you will be met by our transfer representative and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv.


Carlton Hotel or Similar


DAY 2 - Sat: Tel Aviv

Day at Leisure


Carlton Hotel or Similar
B


DAY 3 - Sun: Tel Aviv - Caesarea - Druze village - Haifa

Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, capital of Judea under the Romans. See the excavations of the Crusader city and the Roman port, aqueduct and the amphitheatre that has been restored to its former glory as a concert venue. Proceed to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon; visit the archaeological excavations including the well preserved water supply system. Continue to Daliat El Carmel, a Druze village and enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant . Proceed via Mount Carmel to Haifa for a panoramic view of the Haifa bay and the Golden domed Bahai Shrine and gardens. Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse.


Kibbutz Lavi or Similar
B,L,D


DAY 4 - Mon: Haifa - Safed - Golan Heights - Winery

Drive to Safed , the center of Jewish mysticism, where you will visit the ancient synagogues and the artists' colony. Continue to the Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers, Kuneitra and the new Israeli town of Katzrin. Stop at the Golan winery for a tour and wine tasting. Proceed to "Kessem Hagolan", a multimedia presentation of the area and its history. Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse.


Kibbutz Lavi or Similar
B,D


DAY 5 - Tue: Katzrin - Sea of Galilee - Nazareth

Start the day with a visit to Nazareth and visit the church of Annunciation; Continue to Tiberias; Visit Capernaum to see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal church of St. Peter; Visit Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the sermon on the mount . Drive via Beit Shean to Beit Alpha to see the remains of the mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue depicting the zodiac. Overnight in Jerusalem.


Hotel Inbal or Similar
B


DAY 6 - Wed: Jerusalem: Old City

Start the day with a magnificent panoramic view from Mount of Olives Drive to the Old City. Visit the Tomb of King David and the room of The Last Supper on Mount Zion. Enter the walled city and walk through the newly restored Jewish quarter. Visit the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter and continue to the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulchre . Continue to Bethlehem*. view Rachel's tomb and proceed to visit the Church of Nativity and manger's square. Overnight in Jerusalem.


Hotel Inbal or Similar
B


DAY 7 - Thu: Jerusalem: New City

Drive to the Israel museum. Visit the Shrine of the book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the second temple period. Proceed for a tour at the Knesset, Israel's parliament. Continue to visit Mount Herzl cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit Mea Shearim, the ultra orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem and learn about their unique lifestyle. In the evening enjoy a Middle Eastern dinner followed by the spectacular "sound& light" show* at the Tower of David museum. (Weather conditions permitting) . Overnight in Jerusalem.


Hotel Inbal or Similar
B,D


DAY 8 - Fri: Jerusalem - Massada - Dead Sea

Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. Stop at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. Ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 AD. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea. Cover yourself with the mineral rich mud and experience a swim in the Dead Sea ** that many believe has its therapeutic effects. Overnight in Jerusalem.


Hotel Inbal or Similar
B


DAY 9 - Sat: Jerusalem

Free day at leisure in Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem.


Hotel Inbal or Similar
B


DAY 10 - Sun: Depart Jerusalem

Transfer to your flight back to North America.B



Pricing

Price Per Person

Price Per Person

01 Jun 2012

02 Aug 2012

First

$ 2,839

$ 1,831

01 Jun 2012

02 Aug 2012

Deluxe

$ 3,163

$ 2,175

03 Aug 2012

30 Aug 2012

First

$ 2,815

$ 1,746

03 Aug 2012

30 Aug 2012

Deluxe

$ 3,250

$ 2,200

31 Aug 2012

06 Sep 2012

First

$ 2,499

$ 1,490

31 Aug 2012

06 Sep 2012

Deluxe

$ 3,130

$ 2,141

07 Sep 2012

20 Dec 2012

First

$ 2,599

$ 1,591

07 Sep 2012

20 Dec 2012

Deluxe

$ 3,071

$ 2,082

05 Apr 2013

11 Apr 2013

First

$ 1,880

$ 877

05 Apr 2013

11 Apr 2013

Deluxe

$ 2,784

$ 1,774

12 Apr 2013

30 May 2013

First

$ 1,973

$ 877

12 Apr 2013

30 May 2013

Deluxe

$ 2,630

$ 1,619

31 May 2013

04 Jul 2013

First

$ 1,973

$ 877

31 May 2013

04 Jul 2013

Deluxe

$ 2,854

$ 1,847

05 Jul 2013

26 Sep 2013

First

$ 2,050

$ 877

05 Jul 2013

26 Sep 2013

Deluxe

$ 2,784

$ 1,715

27 Sep 2013

21 Nov 2013

First

$ 1,880

$ 877

27 Sep 2013

21 Nov 2013

Deluxe

$ 2,660

$ 1,653

22 Nov 2013

12 Dec 2013

First

$ 1,880

$ 877

22 Nov 2013

12 Dec 2013

Deluxe

$ 2,437

$ 1,426

13 Dec 2013

02 Jan 2014

First

$ 1,976

$ 877

13 Dec 2013

02 Jan 2014

Deluxe

$ 2,823

$ 1,812

03 Jan 2014

06 Feb 2014

First

$ 1,784

$ 776

03 Jan 2014

06 Feb 2014

Deluxe

$ 2,412

$ 1,405

07 Feb 2014

21 Feb 2014

Deluxe

$ 2,529

$ 1,521


Important Notice:
All tour prices displayed in this web site are shown in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise specified. All calculations are based on the prevailing exchange rates and applicable fuel surcharges. Please note that any exchange rate fluctuations or hikes in fuel surcharges are beyond the control of Tourcan Vacations and we reserve the right to amend the displayed prices without notice. It is recommended that the displayed prices are used purely for guideline purpose only. Contact Tourcan Vacations for most up-to-date pricing.

GRADING

FIRST
Stay at premium hotels, lodges, camps or Inns with a variety of amenities.

DELUXE
Stay at luxury hotels, lodges, camps or Inns with a host of amenities, entertainment and facilities.

LUXURY COLLECTION
Stay at some of the finest distinctive properties offering ultra-luxury facilities


Inclusions

INCLUSIONS:
* Accommodation at hotels, as per itinerary "or similar" in standard rooms 
* Meals as per itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) Daily Breakfast 
* Private transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to your Hotel in Tel Aviv and from the Hotel in Jerusalem to the Airport
* 6 Full day touring with all entrance fees as per the above itinerary 
* Meeting point on arrival at the Steimatzky bookstore at the Main Arrival Hall at the Ben Gurion International Airport.
* Two dinners at the hotel in Kibbutz Lavi  / Galilee Lunch at a Druze Village
* Dinner in a Middle Eastern Restaurant

EXCLUSIONS:
* Visa fees where applicable
* Travel Insurance
* Gratuities, any other meals or beverages not included per itinerary
* Any item not listed as "included"

HOTELS USED (or Similar):
Tel Aviv: 
Dan Panorama Hotel: First
Carlton Hotel: Deluxe
Galilee: 
Kibbutz Lavi Hotel: First
Kibbutz Lavi Hotel: Deluxe
Jerusalem: 
Inbal Hotel: First
King David Hotel: Deluxe

ARRIVAL TEL AVIV DATE:
First Class 2012:
Mar 02, 09, 16, 23
Apr 13, 20, 27
May 04, 11, 18, 25
Jun 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
Jul 06, 13, 20, 27
Aug 03, 10, 17, 24, 31
Sep 07
Oct 12, 19, 26
Nov 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
Dec 07, 14, 21, 28
First Class 2013:
Jan 04, 11, 18, 25
Feb 01, 08, 15

Deluxe Class 2012:
Mar 02, 09, 16, 23
Apr 13, 20, 27
May 04, 11, 18, 25
Jun 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
Jul 06, 13, 20, 27
Aug 03, 10, 17, 24, 31
Sep 07
Oct 12, 19, 26
Nov 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
Dec 07, 14, 21, 28
Deluxe Class 2013:
Jan 04, 11, 18, 25
Feb 01, 08, 15



                    
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