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Essentials of the Holy Land
Israel in 8 Days, 6 Nights in Destination
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Immerse yourself in the religious heritage of Israel, from archaeological sites revered by millions to the mystical shores of the Dead Sea, every corner of this other-worldy destination is a rich piece of history.
Trip Highlights
- Beit She'an
- Caesarea
- Capernaum
- Dead Sea
- Galilee
- Jericho
- Jerusalem
- Safed
- Tel Aviv
Included
All flights
Accommodation
All transfers.
Activities
Some meals
Availability
Departures available until December 2024
Available Group tours
Solo travelers from + $860
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From $3,599
Selected
- 6 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
Accommodation: 6 Nights
Day 2 to 3
Vital Hotel Tel Aviv
Location
Tel Aviv
Category
Nights
1
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The hotels we select comply with our high standards and requirements per category. The allocation is dependent on availability and seasonality, so you can be assigned any of our selection, including the following: Cinema Hotel - an Atlas Boutique Hotel, Play Seaport Tel Aviv, Tal By The Beach Hotel - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
Itinerary
Delve into some of the world’s most sacred locations in this spiritual journey through the Holy Land’s essential sites. Relish Tel Aviv’s beach scene, the Mediterranean coast of ancient Caesarea and epicenters of religious reverence such as the Galilee Region, Beit She’an, Jericho—the oldest city in the world—and Jerusalem, the ultimate religious mecca.
Ready to discover the must-sees of Israel? Arrive at your Canada departure airport to board a flight to Tel Aviv. *Night on board.
*If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Arrive in Tel Aviv and transfer to your hotel.* Time to rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM. We suggest you select flights arriving no later than 5 PM. Overnight stay in Tel Aviv.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Vital Hotel Tel Aviv or similar
965 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel. Start your day on a walking tour of the city’s main highlights. You’ll begin the guided tour by visiting the ancient port of Jaffa with its reconstructed Artists' Quarter before continuing to quaint Neve Tzedek. Next, make your way to Rabin Square to have a look at the memorial of the late Prime Minister. Later, you will depart Tel Aviv and drive along the sparkling Mediterranean coast to ancient Caesarea where you will gaze in amazement at the Roman, Byzantine and Crusader ruins and the 2,000-year-old theater. Travel to the age-old fishing village of Capernaum on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, home to a celebrated Byzantine-era synagogue and frequently mentioned in the Bible as Jesus' base during his Galilean ministry. Dinner and overnight stay in the Galilee Region.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Golan Hotel or similar
242 Reviews
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Activities
Journey through Tel Aviv, Cesarea, and Galilee Region
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy today as you see fit. Take advantage of the serenity of the Sea of Galilee, the largest freshwater lake in Israel, or take this time to unearth key sites of religious significance, such as the Church of St. Peter. Optionally, why not take part in a full day tour of Galilee* to acquaint yourself with the main highlights of this iconic location. Dinner and overnight stay in the Galilee Region.
*Optional Full Day Tour of Galilee & Golan Heights with Lunch: Unearth the wonders of these regions by visiting iconic sites such as the Mount of Beatitudes, Safed, where you will stop by an ancient synagogue, before making your way to Golan Heights to explore Har Bental all the while enjoying lunch and tasting special vintages at a winery in Katzrin.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Golan Hotel or similar
242 Reviews
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Activities
Optional Full Day Galilee and Golan Heights with Lunch
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Begin today’s journey by visiting the impressive archaeological site of Beit She'an where you will be able to witness the remains of an ancient Roman city and its ongoing excavations. From here, you will drive through the Jordan Valley to reach Jericho, the oldest known city in the world, to visit Mt. Temptation and the famous Sycamore Tree before heading over to Jerusalem via the awe-inspiring Judean desert. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you see fit. Use this time to self-discover the beauty of the ‘Golden City’ or perhaps take part in an optional tour to Bethlehem* and visit the Church of the Nativity before stopping for local olive wood handicrafts and souvenirs. Overnight stay in Jerusalem.
*Optional Half Day Tour of Bethlehem: This excursion includes a visit to the Church of Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus Christ before stopping by for some local shopping to stock up on souvenirs including olive wood handicrafts.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ibis Jerusalem City Cente... or similar
638 Reviews
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Activities
Beit She'an and "Golden" Jerusalem Tour
Moderate
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Optional Half Day Bethlehem
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Start off your day getting to know the walled Old City with its four different sections: The Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Armenian Quarters. Sites you will be visiting include: the famed Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa as well as the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, one of the holiest sites in the Christian world. From here, you will make your way through the narrow alleys and souks to get to Mt. Zion where you will visit the room of the Last Supper and the Tomb of King David. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Why not take this time to explore the picturesque lanes of the Old City or rummage through the array of exotic bazaars. Alternatively, enjoy an optional afternoon tour of the New City* where you will visit impressive sites such as the Supreme Court building, Israel’s Parliament as well as the Israel Museum. Finally, another option we recommend is having dinner at a well-known restaurant in Jerusalem before heading to a visually stunning Sound & Light show** at the Tower of David. Overnight stay in Jerusalem.
* Optional Tour of the New City of Jerusalem and Museum: Drive via the Supreme Court building and the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, to the impressive Israel Museum. Then, pay respects at Yad Vashem, Memorial to the Holocaust on the Mount of Remembrance.
** Optional Restaurant Dinner and Sound & Light Show: Enjoy a delicious meal at a popular restaurant before attending the truly unforgettable ‘Sound & Light’ show at the Tower of David recounting the story of Jerusalem accompanied by original music and virtual reality graphics.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ibis Jerusalem City Cente... or similar
638 Reviews
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Activities
Jerusalem Old City Tour
Moderate
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Restaurant Dinner, Sound & Light Show & Illuminated Jerusalem
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Optional Tour of the New City of Jerusalem
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Spend your last full day in the city at your leisure; take this time to capture the beauty of Israel as you see fit. Alternatively, close your journey by taking part in the truly unbelievable optional tour of Masada* where you will get to explore this ancient fortification by touring the Dead Sea and other archaeologically significant sites before quickly visiting the Museum of Masada. Finally, enjoy your evening at a reception and bid farewell to your Tour Manager. Overnight stay in Jerusalem.
* Optional Full Day Masada and Dead Sea: Drive through the Judean Desert and along the shores of the Dead Sea to visit Masada and Dead sea. Masada is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, journey via Ein Gedi to the Dead Sea for an unforgettable floating swim in the salty waters.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ibis Jerusalem City Cente... or similar
638 Reviews
See our full selection
Activities
Optional Full Day Tour Masada and Dead Sea
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel.* It's time to bring your adventure through Israel to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to Canada. Arrive in Canada and end your trip.
* Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
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The price includes
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Departures from main Canada airports.
International flights: Canada - Tel Aviv - Canada.*
more information6 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
See hotels included6 breakfasts and 2 dinners.
Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.**
more informationVisits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary with an English-speaking guide.***
more informationSee itineraryAll air taxes and fuel surcharge.
Active tour with a comprehensive schedule of activities. ****
more informationEnglish-speaking guide during the whole trip.
Not included
Drinks*, tips and any other services not mentioned in "What's included".
Tips are optional, but keep in mind that tipping is an important part of Israeli culture and that it is commonplace for service providers to ask for tips. In these cases, recommended tips are: Guide Tip $8 per person per day/ Driver $4 per person per day including arrival & departure Day. Total amount $84 per person.
* Drinks during meals.
**1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag per person on transfers. Extra suitcase: $20 to be paid per suitcase and per transfer between airport-hotel and hotel-airport.
*** Modest attire is required at the sacred sites (shorts and/or sleeveless shirts are not allowed), and in some of them, head coverings are required.
Please note:
To facilitate security procedures it is necessary for travellers to send a copy of their passport at least 30 days prior to their arrival in the country to the following e-mail address customerservice@exoticca.com once your reservation is complete.
Airport Transfer on Arrival to Tel Aviv will be shared with other Travelers on your group.
Our representative holding Exotica Sign will be in the arrival Terminal to meet the clients after finishing Passport Control, Collecting Luggage and passing the Customs.
Travelers may be required to wait up to 2 hours before leaving the airport depending on the group arrival flights.
**** The order of the excursions and visits may vary, depending on the schedule of the internal flights, traffic and other logistical reasons. The planned visits will be carried out in any case.
To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.
Entry requirements
Passport with a minimum of six months validity.
Visa
No advance visa is required. Visas are issued for free on arrival in the country.
Currency
Israeli New Shekel.
Language
Hebrew and Arabic.
Electricity
220 V. Adapter required.
Time zone
UTC + 02:00.
Other useful information
Many businesses open from Sunday to Friday and close on Saturday.
Tourist Office website
https://info.goisrael.com/en/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline's website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or canceled without prior notice.
If you have reduced mobility/require the use of a wheelchair and prefer to go at your own pace, please contact our customer service team at +1 888-488-0592 or via our contact form.
Pay in installments
60%
At time of booking
40%
60 days before departure
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