Israel Highlights

Enjoy a relaxing overnight flight to Tel Aviv.

You will be greeted upon arrival and escorted to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Today, we recommend an optional tour to Massada and the Dead Sea.  You will take a drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 1300 feet 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 Massada. 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 A.D. Continue to the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich mud and take swim in the Dead Sea that many believe has its therapeutic effects. Return to Tel Aviv for overnight.  (B)

After breakfast, you will depart for Jerusalem, The Holy City and Capital of Israel. Start the day with a magnificent panoramic view from the Mount of Olives.  Drive to the Old City and visit the tomb of King David and the room of the Last Supper on Mt. 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. Proceed to the New City and visit Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. (B)

Today, we recommend an optional tour of Bethlehem.  View Rachel's tomb and proceed to visit the Church of Nativity and Manger's square. End the tour with an overview of Shepherd's field.(B)

Take the time to wonder and explore this amazing city.  You can also consider a full-day tour to Caesarea, Haifa, Acre and Rosh Hanikra along the Western Coast.  Enjoy a relaxing evening in Jerusalem. (B)

Make your own way to the airport for your return flight home. (B)