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Classic Israel tour

8 days from £7,945pp

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Tour highlights

  • Tour the sites of Jerusalem’s Old City, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall.

  • Visit Manger Square in Bethlehem and the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth.

  • Take a private tour of a modern working kibbutz and explore the shores of the Sea of Galilee.

  • Visit the stunning archaeological complex in Masada before taking a dip in the natural springs of Ein Gedi.

  • Experience the contrast of old and new, soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of Tel Aviv.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Tel Aviv. Arrive in Tel Aviv, where you’re met by a driver for the journey into Jerusalem. Then, once settled into your hotel, spend the rest of your day at leisure after your flight.

    • Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem
      Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem
    • Tel Aviv skyline
      Tel Aviv skyline
    • Jerusalem, Israel
      Jerusalem, Israel

  • Today, embark on a private tour of Old Jerusalem with your guide. Visit sites such as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall (Kotel) and view the Dome of the Rock from several points around the city.

    • Temple Mount, Jerusalem
      Temple Mount, Jerusalem
    • Al Aqsa Mosque and the Wailing Wall, Jerusalem
      Al Aqsa Mosque and the Wailing Wall, Jerusalem
    • Jerusalem Old City, Israel
      Jerusalem Old City, Israel

  • Head into the West Bank area to explore Bethlehem, visiting Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity as part of your private tour. Later, you’ll return to Jerusalem for a private tour of Yad Vashem, Israel’s official memorial to Jewish victims of the Holocaust, and the Mahane Yehuda Market, where you can enjoy a few tastings from local food stalls.

    • Dried fruits at the Mahane Yehuda market
      Dried fruits at the Mahane Yehuda market
    • Chapel of the Milk Grotto, Bethlehem
      Chapel of the Milk Grotto, Bethlehem
    • Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
      Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

  • This morning, you set out along the Dead Sea’s shoreline to Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Romans laid siege to a group of 960 Jews known as the Zealots. Following your exploration here, continue to the Dead Sea for lunch and a swim, before exploring Ein Gedi National Park.

    • View of Jerusalem, Israel
      View of Jerusalem, Israel
    • Deserted street during Shabbat in Jerusalem, Israel
      Deserted street during Shabbat in Jerusalem, Israel
    • Jerusalem, Israel
      Jerusalem, Israel

  • Travel north from Jerusalem to Galilee. Along the way, you’ll stop in Zippori, known for being the place where the Mishna was redacted in 220 CE, as well as the birthplace of the Virgin Mary. Next, stop at Nazareth to visit the Church and Grotto of the Annunciation, and then, finally, visit Mount Tabor, believed to be the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus. You’ll then continue to your hotel in Galilee.

    • Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
      Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
    • Jerusalem Old City
      Jerusalem Old City
    • Al Aqsa Mosque and the Mount of Olives
      Al Aqsa Mosque and the Mount of Olives

  • Begin your day by exploring the area around the Sea of Galilee, including important Christian religious sites such as the Mount of the Beatitudes, Capernaum and Tabgha. You’ll then have time to tour a working agricultural kibbutz and learn about daily life as well as the history of the kibbutz. Afterwards, you’ll be driven to Tel Aviv, less than two hours away.

    • Church in Jaffa, Tel Aviv
      Church in Jaffa, Tel Aviv
    • Jaffa, Tel Aviv
      Jaffa, Tel Aviv
    • Tel Aviv Architecture
      Tel Aviv Architecture

  • Explore a bit of old and new today as you spend time in ancient Jaffa and modern Tel Aviv. Visit Jaffa’s historic port and Tel Aviv’s oldest district before entering the bustling modern heart of Tel Aviv.

    • Carpet repair at a flea market, Jaffa
      Carpet repair at a flea market, Jaffa
    • The White City, Tel Aviv
      The White City, Tel Aviv
    • Jaffa flea market
      Jaffa flea market

  • Your private driver will collect you for the journey to the airport for your flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • Old Train Station, Tel Aviv
      Old Train Station, Tel Aviv
    • St Peter's Monastery, Jaffa
      St Peter's Monastery, Jaffa
    • Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv
      Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv

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