Mediterranean Weekend

1 Day
Arrival to Israel.
Private transfer to Hotel in Netania/Tel Aviv.
Overnight in Netania/Tel Aviv

2 Day
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 Sepulcher. Proceed to the New City and visit Yad Vashem, the Memorial to the Holocaust.
On Saturdays and Jewish holidays, instead of Yad Vashem, drive to Ein Karem, southwest of Jerusalem, traditionally known as birthplace of John the Baptist; Stroll in the narrow lanes of the picturesque neighborhood, stopping by Mary's spring and continue to visit the remarkable Church of Saint John the Baptist.
Overnight in Netania/Tel Aviv
NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites.

3 Day
Depart Netania/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 Tiberius, 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.

4 Day
Depart from hotel via the Judean Hills to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth; Visit a Dead Sea cosmetic products shop. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada 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.
Overnight in Netania/Tel Aviv

5 Day
Private transfer to the airport.
Departure from Ben Gurion airport.

*Program sequence is subject to change without advance notice

Things to do

Bethlehem

Bethlehem is one of the oldest cities in the world and a holy city for Christianity. He is the second on importance after Jerusalem. Here according to the Gospel Jesus Christ was born. Also in Bethlehem was born and was anointed King David. The major tourist and Christian attraction...

 

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Dead Sea

The Dead Sea has many names. It is often called the “bottom of the world” because it is located at the lowest point of the earth. And in the biblical scenes of this extraordinary reservoir is reflected. It is said that in the mixture for the binding of bricks in the construction of the Tower of Babel...

 

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Galilee

Galilee is a place created by God for people. The northern edge of the biblical Promised Land. It was Galilee who took a special place in the life of Jesus Christ and people from his closest circle. Here is the city of Nazareth, where Jesus spent his childhood, Galilee was the birthplace of St. Peter and...

 

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Jerusalem

Jerusalem is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The city enchants with its beauty, attracting thousands of tourists daily. Jerusalem is the capital of the unique state of Israel, therefore it plays a significant role in religious, social, structural and other aspects.

 

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Masada

The fortress of Masada is the citadel of King Herod that became the last bastion of the Zealots during the Jewish revolt. Here the most tragic events occurred in the history of the Jewish people - the rebels preferred mass suicide in order not to fall into Roman slavery...

 

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Nazareth

Nazareth is a city in the Galilee, in the north of Israel. This is a holy Christian city, the third largest after Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Here, according to the Gospel, the Annunciation was made and the childhood and youth of Jesus Christ passed. In Nazareth there is the grotto of the Annunciation...

 

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Tiberias

Tiberias is an ancient city in the Galilee, located on the western shore of Lake Kinneret (also known as the Sea of Galilee). Like Jerusalem, Hebron and Safed, Tiberias is one of the holiest cities for the Jews. This is a very picturesque place with narrow and winding streets and old houses of...

 

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