Israel Travel Guides and Tours

Airport transfers in Tel Aviv on days 2 and 10 Twin-bedded rooms in hotels listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling 8 Israeli breakfasts (IB) and 2 three-course dinners (D) Services of a professional Tour Director Private motorcoach or mini-bus with air-conditioning Sightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary, including admission charges where applicable Portfolio of travel documents NOTE: Security is a major concern, and the situation in this region is constantly changing. Events in the country coupled with Travel Advisories issued by the U.S. State Department may at times necessitate changes to the brochured itinerary and accommodations, or even require tour cancellation. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for further information. You must accept the risks involved in travel to Israel and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.

This “Journey Through the Holy Land” is a wonderful vacation! Start your trip in Tel Aviv and travel to Caesarea with visits to the Roman Amphitheater and the impressive Crusader fortress. Then travel to the ancient fortified city of Megiddo, regarded as one of the most important biblical sites in Israel. Journey to Muhraqa and to Haifa, a city with a long history dating back to biblical times, where you visit the Baha'i Shrine, the world center of Baha’i faith. In Acre, tour the excavated part of the immense underground Crusader city. Then journey to Nazareth in Galilee, where you visit St. Joseph's Church; Cana—site of the miracle where Jesus changed water into wine at a wedding; and Lake Tiberias. Arrive at Kibbutz Ginosar and enjoy an evening lecture on kibbutz life. On the way to Jerusalem, visit Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount, and stop at important biblical sites such as Bet She'an with its fine Roman and Byzantine relics. Also enjoy a cruise on the Sea of Galilee. In Jerusalem, enjoy excursions to Ein Karem and Bethlehem, where you visit the Church of the Nativity, which stands on the site where Jesus was born. Excursions are also included to Masada and the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the surface of the earth. Enjoy a walking tour through the Old City to see the highlights. Visit the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, Via Doloroso, the Wailing Wall, and more. In Jerusalem, you have a full day at leisure to relax or to join an optional excursion that includes visits to the Israel Museum with the Shrine of the Book and the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Holocaust Memorial in Yad Vashem, and more. Stop in the Valley of Elah, Latrun, and Jaffa on your way back to Tel Aviv. To celebrate the success of your vacation—Journey Through the Holy Land—enjoy a farewell dinner.

Tel Aviv, Cana, Masada, Haifa, Caesarea, Bethlehem, Dead Sea, Nazareth, Acre, Lake Tiberias, Jerusalem

New for 2010! This multi-dimensional tour explores the historical and cultural connections that are so much a part of this fascinating area of the world, from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, Petra and more. New for 2010, Tauck's Israel and Jordan tour explores all the threads – civilizations, cultures, history, traditions, religions and the arts – that are so intricately woven together to make this such a fascinating area of the world. Gain special insights into its diversity from knowledgeable local guides and experts in their fields as your Israel travel takes you from bustling modern-day Tel Aviv to such ancient sites as 4000-year-old Jaffa, King Herod's port city of Caesarea, mountaintop Masada and Jerusalem's Old City. Expand your understanding of the religions that have so much to do with Israel and Jordan, past and present, during a Tauck Exclusive private panel discussion. Sail on the Sea of Galilee, relax at a resort along the Dead Sea and travel on Jordan's King's Highway to the fabled pink city of Petra. Private guided tours and special cultural experiences for Tauck guests only bring it all to life. All through Tauck's Jordan and Israel travel, our hotels put you in the best locations, close to all that you've come so far to see. And you can get a more comprehensive look at this part of the world by combining Israel & Jordan with our 12-day Egypt: Jewels Along the Nile! Click here to download a full color PDF of this itinerary!

Highlights include Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Jaffa, Tiberias, Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Jericho, Dead Sea, Masada, Qumran Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, Wailing Wall, Bethlehem, Church of the Nativity and Mt. Zion .

This “Journey Through the Holy Land” is a wonderful vacation! Start your trip in Tel Aviv and travel to Caesarea with visits to the Roman Amphitheater and the impressive Crusader fortress. Then travel to the ancient fortified city of Megiddo, regarded as one of the most important biblical sites in Israel. Journey to Muhraqa and to Haifa, a city with a long history dating back to biblical times, where you visit the Baha'i Shrine, the world center of Baha’i faith. In Acre, tour the excavated part of the immense underground Crusader city. Then journey to Nazareth in Galilee, where you visit St. Joseph's Church; Cana—site of the miracle where Jesus changed water into wine at a wedding; and Lake Tiberias. Arrive at Kibbutz Ginosar and enjoy an evening lecture on kibbutz life. On the way to Jerusalem, visit Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount, and stop at important biblical sites such as Bet She'an with its fine Roman and Byzantine relics. Also enjoy a cruise on the Sea of Galilee. In Jerusalem, enjoy excursions to Ein Karem and Bethlehem, where you visit the Church of the Nativity, which stands on the site where Jesus was born. Excursions are also included to Masada and the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the surface of the earth. Enjoy a walking tour through the Old City to see the highlights. Visit the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, Via Doloroso, the Wailing Wall, and more. In Jerusalem, you have a full day at leisure to relax or to join an optional excursion that includes visits to the Israel Museum with the Shrine of the Book and the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Holocaust Memorial in Yad Vashem, and more. Stop in the Valley of Elah, Latrun, and Jaffa on your way back to Tel Aviv. Then fly to Amman, Jordan. Head to Um Quais to see the site of the miracle of the Gadarene swine and recent excavations. Then travel to Petra. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World®. Visit Kerak’s Crusader Castle and Wadi Mujib, the “Jordanian Grand Canyon.” One of the highlights is a visit to Mount Nebo, where Moses saw the Promised Land. Then enjoy an orientation tour of Amman, a perfect ending to your vacation.

Lot’s Cave, Caesarea, Bethlehem, Madaba, Nazareth, Lake Tiberias, Acre, Tel Aviv, Cana, Petra, Mount Nebo, Masada, Haifa, Tel Aviv-Amman, Bethany Beyond-the-Jordan, Amman, Dead Sea, Jerusalem

Escorted Package Includes Flights NYC-Amman, Tel Aviv-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges 12 nights First Class accommodations 2 nights Le Meridien 1 night Beit Zaman Hotel 4 nights Mount Zion Hotel 1 night Daniel Dead Sea Hotel 2 nights Ron Beach Hotel 2 nights Dan Panorama All transfers 19 meals: 12 breakfasts, 7 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features Ancient town of Petra Jerusalem Old City and Western Wall Yad Vashem Shrine of the Book (Dead Sea Scrolls) Masada and the Dead Sea Beit Shean Ancient Roman port of Caesarea