JEWISH HERITAGE IN DEPTH WITH EILAT – Wednesday Arrival
- 14 NIGHTS
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Wednesday - Ben Gurion Airport / Tel Aviv |
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Arrival at
Ben Gurion Airport, where you will be met by a GAMA TOURS
Representative and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in
Tel Aviv. |
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Thursday - Independence Hall / Mini Israel / Latrun / Yad
Mordechai |
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Start the day with a visit to
the Independence Hall where the establishment of the state of
Israel was declared; next, drive to Latrun to visit the new
“Mini Israel” park including miniature models of the most
important sites and buildings in the country. Continue to visit
Ayalon Institute, once an ammunition factory for the Hagana, the
underground movement before May 1948. Proceed to Yad Mordechai,
named after Mordechai Anilevitz, leader of the Warsaw Ghetto;
Visit the restored battle fields of the war of liberation and
learn about their heroic story
Overnight in Tel-Aviv. |
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Friday - Tel Aviv |
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Visit the Diaspora museum; Drive
around the main streets of Tel Aviv, center of business and
entertainment of Israel. Stop at Rabin's Square, place of
assassination of Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin. Continue to Old
Jaffa, an 8000 year old port city; Visit the ancient ruins and
walk along the restored artist's quarter. Visit Neve Tzedek, the
first neighborhood of Tel Aviv, built in 1909 and Nahalat
Benyamin, the pedestrian street of the city with its musicians,
hand made jewelry and artifacts. Next, stop at Sheinkin, the
lively and colorful street especially known with the unique
shops, café life and youthful ambiance.
Overnight in Tel-Aviv. |
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Saturday - At leisure |
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Sunday
- Caesarea / Haifa / Acre / Rosh Hanikra |
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Drive north
to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region. See the
excavations of the crusaders' city, the aqueduct and the
amphitheatre which has been restored as a concert venue. Proceed
to Haifa for a panoramic view from Mt. Carmel and visit “AF AL
PI CHEN”, the Naval museum of the illegal immigration to Israel
at the time of the British mandate. Drive to Acre; walk along
the old harbor and local market; Continue to the northernmost
point of Israel at Rosh Hanikra. Descend by cable into the
limestone Grottoes.
Overnight at a Kibbutz guesthouse. |
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Monday - Safed / Tel Facher / Banias / Tel Hai |
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Drive to Safed, center of
Kaballa movement; Visit the JOSEPH CARO and the HA’ ARI
synagogues, the most important synagogues in the city; stroll
around the Artist’s quarter .
Enjoy a Jeep tour to the foot of the Golan. Continue to the
Golan Heights ; Stop at an observation point over the city of
Kuneitra, and the Syrian territory. Stop at Tel Facher, a former
Syrian Army Camp ; Visit the Banias springs. Next, a visit to
Tel-Hai ; See the “Roaring Lion” monument and learn about the
heroic battle of Josef Trumpeldor and his comrades in 1920 .
Overnight at a Kibbutz Guesthouse. |
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Tuesday - Beit Shean / Beit Alpha / Gan Hashlosha / Jerusalem |
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Begin the day with a drive to Tiberias to visit Rambam’s grave; Proceed to
Bait Shean, also called "Scythopolis", the biggest archeological
park in Israel with beautiful excavations from Roman and
Byzantine periods. Stop at Beit Alpha to see the beautiful
mosaic floor of a synagogue from the Byzantine period. On to Gan
Hashlosha (Sachne), where you will have an opportunity to enjoy
in the water springs located at the foot of the Gilboa Mountain,
the famous mountain on which King Saul was killed in the battle
against the Philistines. Continue via the Jordan Valley to
Jerusalem; Stop at Mount Scopus for a blessing as you enter the
city.
Overnight in Jerusalem. |
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Wednesday- Jerusalem: The Old City |
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Tour the old city of Jerusalem .
Start with a visit of the tomb of King David on Mt. Zion. Walk
along the Cardo, the ancient Roman road; Visit the four
Sepharadic synagogues restored after 1967 war in the Jewish
Quarter. Tour the Kotel Tunnels; Visit Davidson Center and walk
through the Roman Cardo, to the local Arab bazaar. Walk through
Jaffa gate to David’s Tower Museum and see the ancient remains
of the city beginning with the first Temple period.
Overnight in Jerusalem. |
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Thursday - Jerusalem: The New City |
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Celebrate the Bar-Mitzvah
ceremonies at the Kotel. Continue to Mea Shearim and learn about
the unique lifestyle of the ultra orthodox communities. Drive by
the Knesset, Israel’s parliament and see the Menorah with the
biblical emblems. Next, visit the Israel Museum, the Shrine of
the book where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and the new holy
land model – a miniature replica of Jerusalem as it was during
the second temple period. Drive to Mount Hertzel , the military
cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust . Visit
Ammunition Hill, a former Jordanian army stronghold , conquered
by the Israeli Army in the Six Day War and converted into a
national memorial site and museum.
Overnight in Jerusalem |
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Friday - Qumeran / Massada / Dead Sea |
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Drive through the Judean Desert
to the Dead Sea. Stop at Qumeran, the site where the Dead Sea
Scrolls were found. Continue to Massada, ascend by cable car and
tour the ancient fortress, visiting the remains of the walls,
palaces, synagogue, the bathhouses etc. Descend by cable car.
Next stop is for lunch and Spa facilities in one of the leading
hotels in the area.
Overnight in Jerusalem. |
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Saturday - At leisure |
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Sunday - The Negev Desert / Timna / Eilat |
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Travel south to the Negev Desert; visit Israel’s Air Force Museum at Hatzerim to view the planes and equipment and to hear the story of this brave fighting force. Continue south visiting kibbutz Sde Boker, to see Ben Gurion’s hut and grave, overlooking the magnificent Zin valley. Stop at Mitzpeh Ramon to gaze into the Ramon Crater, a geological wonder. Drive to Timna to see the copper mines and King Solomon’s pillars and marvel at the huge multi-colored rock formations.
Proceed to Eilat for Overnight |
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Monday - At Leisure. |
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At leisure or optional tour to Petra (additional charge)
After assistance with visa to the Jordanian Border, drive straight away to Petra through desert highways, your ultimate destination is the astonishing rose-red city of Petra which was built by the Nabateans (An early Arab Tribe). Petra was renowned for its massive architecture, pools, dams and water channels. Petra is the legacy of the Nabateans who settled in the South of Jordan more than two-thousands years ago. The visit begins with the possibility of a short horseback-riding for about 700 m. until the entrance of the Siq, which is about 1.2 km long (walking distance). There is a possibility to rent a chariot (extra) to get inside Petra and back to the gate outside.
Petra is famous for its huge monuments such as The Treasury, Royal Tombs, The Court, Roman Theatre, Roman Street, Qassier El- Bint (Palace of Pharaoh’s daughter) and many other smaller monuments which fascinates the visitors. The city itself is almost 45 square km and is considered to be the second wonder of the world. After the visit, time for lunch in a nice Restaurant. After lunch drive back to Border. On the way, a short visit to Aqaba with the possibility to stop and take a walk around. Then transfer to border around 18:00 PM, Then cross to Eilat.
Overnight in Eilat. |
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Tuesday - Eilat / Mamshit / Tel Aviv |
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Visit the Underwater
Observatory, one of the largest seaquariums in the world, built
into coral reef. Drive to Mamshit for a Camel riding experience
and visit to an authentic Beduin tent. Learn about the Bedouin
hospitality and enjoy a light lunch. Drive back to Tel-Aviv.
Overnight in Tel Aviv. |
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Wednesday - Tel Aviv / Ben Gurion Airport. |
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After breakfast, transfer to Ben
Gurion Airport for departure |
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THE JEWISH HERITAGE TOURS IN DEPTH WITH EILAT - WEDNESDAY ARRIVAL
Rates per person, in US$, on Bed & Breakfast basis. |
Tours are being operated each Wednesday, on or between dates mentioned above.
| HOTEL PLAN: |
Plan A |
Plan B |
Plan C |
Plan D |
Plan E |
| TEL AVIV |
Dan-deluxe room |
Dan-standard room |
Carlton |
Dan Panorama |
Prima Tel Aviv |
| GALILEE |
Kibbutz Lavi-Hadar wing |
Kibbutz Lavi-Hod wing |
Kibbutz Lavi-Hod wing |
Kibbutz Lavi-Lev wing |
Kibbutz Lavi-Lev wing |
| JERUSALEM |
King David-deluxe New city |
King David-standard room |
Inbal |
Dan Panorama |
Prima Kings |
| Eilat |
Dan Eilat-deluxe room |
Dan Eilat-standard room |
Dan Eilat-standard room |
Dan Panorama |
Prima Music |
| TOURS STARTS ON |
Per person |
Per person |
Per person |
Per person |
Per person |
Per person |
Per person |
Per person |
Per person |
Per person |
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Per person |
Per person |
Per person |
Per person |
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in Double |
in Single |
in Triple |
in Double |
in Single |
in Triple |
in Double |
in Single |
in Triple |
in Double |
in Single |
in Triple |
in Double |
in Single |
in Triple |
| 2010 |
| Mar 3 10 |
4,478 |
7,060 |
3,950 |
4,125 |
6,382 |
Not valid |
3,719 |
5,535 |
3,530 |
3,086 |
4,332 |
2,765 |
2,694 |
3,515 |
2,629 |
| Mar 17 24 31 |
THIS TOUR DOES NOT OPERATE DURING JEWISH HOLIDAYS |
| Apr 7 14 21 |
4,475 |
7,065 |
3,939 |
4,125 |
6,390 |
Not valid |
3,726 |
5,557 |
3,535 |
3,061 |
4,288 |
2,740 |
2,669 |
3,470 |
2,604 |
| Apr 28 May 5 12 19 26 Jun 2 9 16 |
4,580 |
7,275 |
4,009 |
4,230 |
6,600 |
Not valid |
3,719 |
5,543 |
3,522 |
3,061 |
4,288 |
2,740 |
2,669 |
3,470 |
2,604 |
| Jun 23 |
4,517 |
7,149 |
3,967 |
4,167 |
6,474 |
Not valid |
3,719 |
5,543 |
3,522 |
3,061 |
4,288 |
2,740 |
2,669 |
3,470 |
2,604 |
| Jun 30 Jul 7 14 |
4,475 |
7,065 |
3,939 |
4,125 |
6,390 |
Not valid |
3,719 |
5,543 |
3,522 |
3,061 |
4,288 |
2,740 |
2,669 |
3,470 |
2,604 |
| Jul 21 |
4,561 |
7,197 |
4,013 |
4,211 |
6,522 |
Not valid |
3,785 |
5,636 |
3,583 |
3,249 |
4,635 |
2,902 |
2,808 |
3,683 |
2,734 |
| Jul 28 |
4,666 |
7,407 |
4,083 |
4,316 |
6,732 |
Not valid |
3,785 |
5,636 |
3,583 |
3,340 |
4,817 |
3,068 |
2,808 |
3,683 |
2,734 |
| Aug 4 11 18 |
4,850 |
7,776 |
4,235 |
4,500 |
7,102 |
Not valid |
3,891 |
5,849 |
3,685 |
3,519 |
5,209 |
3,202 |
2,925 |
3,884 |
2,845 |
| Aug 25 |
4,640 |
7,396 |
4,078 |
4,290 |
6,721 |
Not valid |
3,560 |
5,224 |
3,206 |
3,259 |
4,716 |
2,907 |
2,787 |
3,672 |
2,716 |
| Sep 1 8 15 22 |
THIS TOUR DOES NOT OPERATE DURING JEWISH HOLIDAYS |
| Sep 29 |
4,475 |
7,065 |
3,939 |
4,125 |
6,390 |
Not valid |
3,719 |
5,543 |
3,522 |
3,145 |
4,481 |
2,796 |
2,728 |
3,571 |
2,660 |
| Oct 6 13 20 27 Nov 3 |
4,475 |
7,065 |
3,939 |
4,125 |
6,390 |
Not valid |
3,719 |
5,543 |
3,522 |
3,061 |
4,288 |
2,740 |
2,669 |
3,470 |
2,604 |
| Nov 10 |
4,456 |
7,026 |
3,926 |
4,106 |
6,351 |
Not valid |
3,546 |
5,196 |
3,374 |
3,061 |
4,288 |
2,740 |
2,578 |
3,320 |
2,518 |
| Nov 17 |
4,442 |
7,004 |
3,913 |
4,094 |
6,332 |
Not valid |
3,478 |
5,065 |
3,314 |
3,030 |
4,232 |
2,716 |
2,511 |
3,208 |
2,456 |
| Nov 24 Dec 1 8 |
4,295 |
6,710 |
3,815 |
3,947 |
6,038 |
Not valid |
3,478 |
5,065 |
3,314 |
2,932 |
4,036 |
2,651 |
2,511 |
3,208 |
2,456 |
| Dec 15 |
4,720 |
7,561 |
4,158 |
4,373 |
6,889 |
Not valid |
4,194 |
6,495 |
3,886 |
3,204 |
4,587 |
2,941 |
2,588 |
3,334 |
2,528 |
| Dec 22 |
4,684 |
7,488 |
4,104 |
4,337 |
6,816 |
Not valid |
4,120 |
6,347 |
3,818 |
3,385 |
4,974 |
3,083 |
2,588 |
3,334 |
2,528 |
| Dec 29 |
4,547 |
7,214 |
3,983 |
4,199 |
6,542 |
Not valid |
3,562 |
5,233 |
3,385 |
3,044 |
4,293 |
2,726 |
2,542 |
3,259 |
2,485 |
| 2011 |
| Jan 5 12 19 26 Feb 2 9 16 |
4,295 |
6,710 |
3,815 |
3,947 |
6,038 |
Not valid |
3,478 |
5,065 |
3,314 |
2,854 |
3,918 |
2,612 |
2,511 |
3,208 |
2,456 |
| Feb 23 |
4,442 |
7,004 |
3,913 |
4,094 |
6,332 |
Not valid |
3,478 |
5,065 |
3,314 |
2,972 |
4,114 |
2,678 |
2,511 |
3,208 |
2,456 |
| NOTE: Tours are being operated each Wednesday, on the dates mentioned above. |
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| Child under 18 years sharing room with parents, Bed & Breakfast basis |
Departure |
Plan A |
Plan B |
Plan C |
Plan D |
Plan E |
Dates |
18 years |
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18 years |
18 years |
18 years |
All departures |
2,349 |
Not valid |
1,699 |
1,699 |
1,999 |
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The above rates include the following services:
- Transfer on arrival and departure (from/to Ben Gurion Airport)
- 14 nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis
- Dinner at Kibbutz Lavi
- 10 touring days as per itinerary, with English speaking guide
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Entrance fees to the sites visited as per itinerary
The hotels appearing in the table
might be replaced with similar ones.
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