Bolton Travel

Introduction

• Day 01 : TEL AVIV ARRIVAL – TEL AVIV(B)

  Welcome to Tel Aviv  , Israel’s Capital City

  Upon arrival at Tel Aviv Airport, our   representative will be waiting for you at airport, who will take you to the hotel in the city.

  Stay the remainder of the day at leisure .

  Meals : Breakfast

  Overnight : Tel Aviv

• Day 02 : Biblical highlights of the Galilee – TEL AVIV (B)

  DEPARTURE: Mondays, Wednesdays &  Saturdays

  Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Jordan river

  Departure : Tel-Aviv hotels – from 07:20 to 07.50

  Depart Tel Aviv via the coastal road and the landscape of the lower Galilee to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood.Visit the church of Annunciation and the church of St. Joseph.Continue, via Kana, to Tiberias, the lovely resort town on the sea of Galilee.Drive along the Kineret lake to visit Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught Continue to Tabgha, the site of the miracle of fish and loaves located at the foot of the Golan heights;Proceed to Yardenit, the famous baptismal site where the Jordan river flows out of the sea of Galilee towards the dead sea.Return to point of departure.

  NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites.

  Meals : Breakfast

  Overnight : Tel Aviv

• Day 03 : PEARLS OF THE WESTERN GALILEE – TEL AVIV (B)

  DEPARTURE :  Sundays, Tuesdays & Fridays

  Caesarea, Haifa, Acre & Rosh Hanikra grottos

  Departure : Tel-Aviv hotels – from 07:20 to 07.50

  Drive along the coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman capital and port; enjoy a walking tour of the theatre and the archaeological ruins and excavations.Continue to Haifa for a scenic view of the city, the port and the Bahai gardens.Proceed via Nahariya to Rosh Hanikra to visit the limestone grottos on the border with Lebanon.Drive to Acre, the old city recognized by UNESCO as world heritage site; Walk through the market, the mosque and the old port.Visit the Crusaders and underground city and crypt.

  Return to point of departure.

  Meals : Breakfast

  Overnight : Tel Aviv

• Day 04 : TEL AVIV - HALF DAY JERICHO TOUR – JERUSALEM(B)

  DEPARTURE :  Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays

  Jericho Tour

  Departure : Tel-Aviv hotels – from 07:20 to 07.50

  Drop : Jerusalem Hotels at 13:30

  Drive through the Judean desert and enjoy a roadside view of the Good Samaritan Inn.After a short stop at sea-level for a panoramic view, continue to Jericho, the oldest city in the world.Stop to see Zacchaeus’ Sycamore fig tree and proceed for an overview of Mt. of Temptation.Visit the Mount of ancient Jericho where 25 ancient cities were uncovered. (*cable car not included).

  ✓ The tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations.

  ✓ Palestinian guide meets the tour only after border crossing.

  ✓ Change of vehicle is required upon entering Palestinian authority territory.

  ✓Passports are required.

   Meals : Breakfast

  Overnight : Jerusalem

• Day 05 : JERUSALEM AND BETHLEHEM – Jerusalem (B)

  Western Wall, Church of Holy Sepulchre, Church of Nativity

  Departure : Jerusalem  hotels – from 09:00 to 09.40

  Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city.

  Stop at Mount Zion to visit king David’s tomb, room of last supper and the dormition abbey;

  Enter the old city and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road.See the Jewish wailing wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian quarter.Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the church of holy Sepulchre.Continue to Bethlehem for an overview of shepherds’ field; Visit the church of Nativity and manger’s square.Return to point of departure.

  NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites.

   The tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations.

  ✓Palestinian guide meets the tour only after border crossing.

  ✓Border crossing may include short unaccompanied walking portion.

  ✓Change of vehicle may be required upon entering Palestinian authority territory.

  ✓Passports are required.

  Meals : Breakfast

  Overnight : Jerusalem

• Day 06 : MASADA AND DEAD SEA – Jerusalem (B)

  Herod’s fortress and palaces; Swim in the Dead Sea

  Departure : Jerusalem  hotels – from 09:00 to 09.40

  Depart Jerusalem via the judean hills to the dead sea, the lowest place on earth;Roadside view of Qumeran caves (visit not included) where the dead sea scrolls were found

  Visit a dead sea cosmetic products shop.Drive along the shores of the dead sea to Masada where you will learn about the heroic story of the Jewish fighters.Ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by king Herod,where the zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans.Visit the remains of the walls, palace, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, roman baths and other findings. Descend by cable car.Continue to the dead sea; Enjoy the unique opportunity to float in the dead sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich mud, that many believe has its therapeutic effects.Return to point of departure.

  NOTE : Comfortable walking shoes, hats,sun screen, bathing suit and towel are recommended.

  Meals : Breakfast

  Overnight : Jerusalem

• Day 07 : Jerusalem Departure(B)

  Breakfast at Hotel .

  Post breakfast and check out our driver will pick you up and transfer to Tel Aviv Airport .