THURSDAY En Route En Route for your tour to Israel Depart from the USA for your Classic Israel Tour. FRIDAY Arrival to Israel Upon arrival to Ben Gurion Airport, proceed to Arrivals Hall. Meet your driver at La Farina Bakery where he will be holding a sign with your name. Transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv. Overnight, Tel Aviv Eytan Bros Transfer: 054-678-7861 SATURDAY Tel Aviv Enjoy a free day at leisure in Tel Aviv. Overnight, Tel Aviv SUNDAY Caesarea / Megiddo / Druze village / Haifa Pick up between 8:00am-8:30am. Please note that as your guide will be meeting tour participants at various hotels, there may be up to a 20 minute delay. Your understanding is appreciated. (The touring company in Israel is Rent a Guide (03)516-6699) Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, capital of Judea under the Romans. See the excavations of the Crusader city and the Roman port, aqueduct and the amphitheatre that has been restored to its former glory as a concert venue. Proceed to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon; visit the archaeological excavations including the well-preserved water supply system. Continue to Daliat El Carmel, a Druze village and enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant. Proceed via Mount Carmel to Haifa for a panoramic view of the Haifa bay and the Golden domed Bahai Shrine and gardens. Overnight, Galilee MONDAY Safed / Golan Heights / Winery Drive to Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism, where you will visit the ancient synagogues and the artists colony. Continue to the Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers, Kuneitra and the new Israeli town of Katzrin. Stop at the Golan winery for a tour and wine tasting. Proceed to "Kessem Hagolan", a multimedia presentation of the area and its history. Overnight, Galilee TUESDAY Sea of Galilee / Nazareth Start the day with a visit to Nazareth and visit the church of Annunciation. Continue on to Tiberias. Next, visit Capernaum to see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal church of St. Peter. Visit Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive via 1 of 10
Beit Shean to Beit Alpha to see the remains of the mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue depicting the zodiac. Overnight, Jerusalem WEDNESDAY Jerusalem: The Old City Start the day with a magnificent panoramic view from Mount of Olives. Drive to the Old City. Visit the Tomb of King David and the room of The Last Supper on Mount Zion. Enter the walled city and walk through the newly restored Jewish quarter. Visit the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter and continue to the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulcher. Continue to Bethlehem* to view Rachel s tomb and proceed to visit the Church of Nativity and manger's square. Overnight, Jerusalem THURSDAY Jerusalem: The New City Drive to the Israel museum. Visit the Shrine of the book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the second temple period. Proceed for a tour at the Knesset, Israel's parliament. Continue to visit Mount Herzl cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit Mea Shearim, the ultra-orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem and learn about their unique lifestyle. In the evening enjoy a Middle Eastern dinner followed by the spectacular Sound & Light Show* at the Tower of David museum (weather conditions permitting). Overnight, Jerusalem FRIDAY Qumran/Masada/Dead Sea Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. Stop at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. Ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 AD. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea. Cover yourself with the mineral rich mud and experience a swim in the Dead Sea ** that many believe has its therapeutic effects. Overnight, Jerusalem SATURDAY Jerusalem Enjoy a free day at your leisure in Jerusalem. Overnight, Jerusalem SUNDAY Timna/Eilat Travel south through the Negev desert. Visit Timna and see the copper mines and King Solomon s pillars and marvel at the huge multi-colored rock formations. Continue to Eilat and stop to visit the Underwater Observatory, one of the largest seaquariums in the world, built into a coral reef. Overnight, Eilat MONDAY Free day in Eilat Optional day tour to Petra at additional cost: 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 2000 years ago. The visit begins with the possibility of a short horseback- 2 of 10
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 fascinate 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. Transfer to the border at around 18:00 pm and crossing back to Eilat. Overnight, Eilat Tuesday Mitzpe/Sde Boker/Tel Aviv Depart Eilat via Mitzpe Ramon. Stop to gaze into the Ramon crater, a geological wonder. Proceed to Sde Boker and see Ben Gurion's hut and grave overlooking the magnificent Zin valley. Stop for a camel riding experience and a visit to an authentic Bedouin tent, learn about the Bedouin hospitality and enjoy a light lunch. Continue to Hatzerim and visit Israel's Air Force museum to view the planes and equipment and to hear the story of this brave fighting force. Drive back to Tel-Aviv. Overnight, Tel Aviv Wednesday - Jerusalem / Ben-Gurion Airport Transfer to Ben-Gurion airport for departure. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel 4 hours prior to departure. Eytan Bros Transfer: 054-678-7861 * Visit subject to availability ** Visit subject to weather conditions All itineraries are subject to change 3 of 10
FOR ALL CATEGORIES All Tours are subject to availability and should be confirmed within 72 business hours. Included services in our tour rates: Transfer to/from Ben Gurion Airport to your hotel in Tel Aviv Meeting point on arrival at the La Farina Bakery at the main arrival hall at the Ben Gurion International Airport 8 Full day touring with all entrance fees as per the above itinerary 12 nights accommodation on bed & breakfast basis at the hotels as mentioned 2 dinners at the hotel in Kibbutz Lavi, Galilee and Lunch at a Druze Village Dinner at a Middle Eastern restaurant in Jerusalem followed by The Sound & Light Show Bedouin tent Hospitality & light lunch Please note there is NO credit for unused services or joint transfers Not included services in our tour rates: Tips to guide/driver and hotel staff Lunches en route on sightseeing days except for the Druze lunch Items of a personal nature (laundry, souvenirs, film/toiletries) Travel Insurance: http://www.giltravel.com/travel-protection/ Suggested Tipping Guide for Israel Bellman $1 per piece of luggage Waiter/Waitress 10%-15% Bus Tours $6 per person per day for driver $7 per person per day for guide Private Transfer 10%-15% Last Updated August 17, 2018 4 of 10
HOTELS ON TOUR: Classic Plus Eilat Tel Aviv Galilee Jerusalem 5 Stars Deluxe 5 Stars Standard 4 Stars Superior 4 Stars Standard Nights Dan Deluxe rooms Kibbutz Lavi Eden wing King David Deluxe New City Rooms Carlton Kibbutz Lavi Hadar wing Dan Panorama Kibbutz Lavi Hod wing Prima Tel Aviv/Prima City Kibbutz Lavi Lev wing Inbal Dan Panorama Prima Kings 5 3 2 Eilat Dan Eilat Herods Eilat Dan Panorama Prima Music 2 If hotels are unavailable comparable hotels will be substituted. A supplement may apply. HOTEL RATES Valid: March 1, 2019 February 14, 2020 Tour does not operate on the following arrival dates: March 8; April 12, 19, 26; May 31; June 7; August 16; September 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18; December 6 2019; January 17, 24; February 7 2020 The following hotel categories are unavailable for the dates below: 5 STARS DELUXE: MAY 2019; JUNE 26; AUGUST 2,9; December 20, 27 2019; 5 STARS STANDARD: August 2, 9 2019 4 STARS SUPERIOR: MAY 2019; JANUARY 3,10 2020 4 STARS STANDARD: DECEMBER 2019 Save $40 per person for reservations paid by cash or check Save $60 per person for reservations of six or more passengers Departure from origin should be 1 day before tour start date 5 STARS DELUXE Dan Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Lavi Eden, King David Jerusalem, Dan Eilat Arrival Dates in single room in double room in triple room 3/1/2019 $ 6,618 $ 4,089 $ 3,556 3/8/2019 UNAVAILABLE 3/15/2019 $ 6,618 $ 4,089 $ 3,556 3/22/2019 $ 6,618 $ 4,089 $ 3,556 3/29/2019 $ 6,618 $ 4,089 $ 3,556 4/5/2019 $ 6,618 $ 4,089 $ 3,556 4/12/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/19/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/26/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 5/3/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5 of 10
5/10/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/17/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/24/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/31/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/7/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/14/2019 $ 7,318 $ 4,439 $ 3,789 6/21/2019 $ 7,432 $ 4,495 $ 3,826 6/28/2019 $ 7,367 $ 4,494 $ 3,846 7/5/2019 $ 6,944 $ 4,282 $ 3,706 7/12/2019 $ 6,944 $ 4,282 $ 3,706 7/19/2019 $ 6,944 $ 4,282 $ 3,706 7/26/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/2/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/9/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/16/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/23/2019 $ 6,716 $ 4,169 $ 3,632 8/30/2019 $ 6,618 $ 4,089 $ 3,556 9/6/2019 $ 6,618 $ 4,089 $ 3,556 9/13/2019 $ 6,618 $ 4,089 $ 3,556 9/20/2019 ROSH HASHANAH - NO TOUR 9/27/2019 ROSH HASHANA / YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/4/2019 YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/11/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/18/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/25/2019 $ 7,284 $ 4,422 $ 3,777 11/1/2019 $ 7,318 $ 4,439 $ 3,789 11/8/2019 $ 7,301 $ 4,430 $ 3,783 11/15/2019 $ 5,967 $ 3,763 $ 3,342 11/22/2019 $ 5,933 $ 3,746 $ 3,330 11/29/2019 $ 5,933 $ 3,746 $ 3,330 12/6/2019 UNAVAILABLE 12/13/2019 $ 6,064 $ 3,811 $ 3,373 12/20/2019 UNAVAILABLE 12/27/2019 UNAVAILABLE 1/3/2020 $ 5,727 $ 3,643 $ 3,264 1/10/2020 $ 5,727 $ 3,643 $ 3,264 1/17/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/24/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/31/2020 $ 5,727 $ 3,643 $ 3,264 2/7/2020 UNAVAILABLE 5 STARS STANDARD Carlton Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Lavi Hadar, Inbal Jerusalem, Herods Eilat Arrival Dates 6 of 10
in single room in double room in triple room 3/1/2019 $ 4,914 $ 3,212 $ 2,957 3/8/2019 UNAVAILABLE 3/15/2019 $ 4,914 $ 3,212 $ 2,957 3/22/2019 $ 4,947 $ 3,231 $ 2,973 3/29/2019 $ 4,980 $ 3,249 $ 2,989 4/5/2019 $ 4,980 $ 3,249 $ 2,989 4/12/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/19/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/26/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 5/3/2019 $ 5,347 $ 3,433 $ 3,112 5/10/2019 $ 5,408 $ 3,463 $ 3,132 5/17/2019 $ 5,469 $ 3,494 $ 3,151 5/24/2019 $ 5,469 $ 3,494 $ 3,151 5/31/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/7/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/14/2019 $ 5,506 $ 3,512 $ 3,164 6/21/2019 $ 5,653 $ 3,586 $ 3,212 6/28/2019 $ 5,618 $ 3,600 $ 3,243 7/5/2019 $ 5,227 $ 3,405 $ 3,111 7/12/2019 $ 5,202 $ 3,392 $ 3,104 7/19/2019 $ 5,202 $ 3,392 $ 3,104 7/26/2019 $ 5,251 $ 3,417 $ 3,123 8/2/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/9/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/16/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/23/2019 $ 4,904 $ 3,239 $ 2,996 8/30/2019 $ 4,840 $ 3,176 $ 2,932 9/6/2019 $ 4,840 $ 3,176 $ 2,932 9/13/2019 $ 4,840 $ 3,176 $ 2,932 9/20/2019 ROSH HASHANAH - NO TOUR 9/27/2019 ROSH HASHANA / YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/4/2019 YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/11/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/18/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/25/2019 $ 5,396 $ 3,457 $ 3,127 11/1/2019 $ 5,286 $ 3,402 $ 3,090 11/8/2019 $ 5,286 $ 3,402 $ 3,090 11/15/2019 $ 5,286 $ 3,402 $ 3,090 11/22/2019 $ 5,092 $ 3,298 $ 3,004 11/29/2019 $ 4,786 $ 3,145 $ 2,900 12/6/2019 UNAVAILABLE 12/13/2019 $ 5,361 $ 3,433 $ 3,094 7 of 10
12/20/2019 $ 5,942 $ 3,726 $ 3,299 12/27/2019 $ 4,921 $ 3,212 $ 2,947 1/3/2020 $ 4,627 $ 3,066 $ 2,849 1/10/2020 $ 4,664 $ 3,084 $ 2,861 1/17/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/24/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/31/2020 $ 4,554 $ 3,029 $ 2,825 2/7/2020 UNAVAILABLE 4 STARS SUPERIOR Dan Panorama Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Lavi Hod, Dan Panorama Jerusalem, Dan Panorama Eilat Arrival Dates in single room in double room in triple room 3/1/2019 $ 3,948 $ 2,743 $ 2,411 3/8/2019 UNAVAILABLE 3/15/2019 $ 4,119 $ 2,804 $ 2,471 3/22/2019 $ 4,119 $ 2,804 $ 2,471 3/29/2019 $ 4,119 $ 2,804 $ 2,471 4/5/2019 $ 4,119 $ 2,804 $ 2,471 4/12/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/19/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/26/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 5/3/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/10/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/17/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/24/2019 UNAVAILABLE 5/31/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/7/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/14/2019 $ 4,217 $ 2,853 $ 2,500 6/21/2019 $ 4,313 $ 2,900 $ 2,543 6/28/2019 $ 4,460 $ 3,006 $ 2,646 7/5/2019 $ 4,398 $ 2,975 $ 2,627 7/12/2019 $ 4,398 $ 2,975 $ 2,627 7/19/2019 $ 4,398 $ 2,975 $ 2,627 7/26/2019 $ 4,751 $ 3,151 $ 2,774 8/2/2019 $ 4,751 $ 3,151 $ 2,774 8/9/2019 $ 4,751 $ 3,151 $ 2,774 8/16/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/23/2019 $ 4,183 $ 2,867 $ 2,534 8/30/2019 $ 4,119 $ 2,804 $ 2,471 9/6/2019 $ 4,119 $ 2,804 $ 2,471 9/13/2019 $ 4,119 $ 2,804 $ 2,471 9/20/2019 ROSH HASHANAH - NO TOUR 9/27/2019 ROSH HASHANA / YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 8 of 10
10/4/2019 YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/11/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/18/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/25/2019 $ 4,193 $ 2,840 $ 2,493 11/1/2019 $ 4,217 $ 2,853 $ 2,500 11/8/2019 $ 4,139 $ 2,814 $ 2,475 11/15/2019 $ 4,127 $ 2,807 $ 2,471 11/22/2019 $ 3,921 $ 2,705 $ 2,405 11/29/2019 $ 3,591 $ 2,539 $ 2,295 12/6/2019 UNAVAILABLE 12/13/2019 $ 3,764 $ 2,626 $ 2,363 12/20/2019 $ 4,753 $ 3,121 $ 2,844 12/27/2019 $ 4,604 $ 3,046 $ 2,773 1/3/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/10/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/17/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/24/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/31/2020 $ 3,591 $ 2,539 $ 2,295 2/7/2020 UNAVAILABLE 4 STARS STANDARD Prima Tel Aviv/Prima City, Kibbutz Lavi Lev, Prima Kings Jerusalem, Prima Music Eilat Arrival Dates in single room in double room in triple room 3/1/2019 $ 3,613 $ 2,527 $ 2,482 3/8/2019 UNAVAILABLE 3/15/2019 $ 3,613 $ 2,527 $ 2,482 3/22/2019 $ 3,613 $ 2,527 $ 2,482 3/29/2019 $ 3,613 $ 2,527 $ 2,482 4/5/2019 $ 3,613 $ 2,527 $ 2,482 4/12/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/19/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 4/26/2019 PASSOVER - NO TOUR 5/3/2019 $ 3,704 $ 2,619 $ 2,574 5/10/2019 $ 3,704 $ 2,619 $ 2,574 5/17/2019 $ 3,704 $ 2,619 $ 2,574 5/24/2019 $ 3,674 $ 2,588 $ 2,543 5/31/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/7/2019 SHAVUOT - NO TOUR 6/14/2019 $ 3,613 $ 2,527 $ 2,482 6/21/2019 $ 3,643 $ 2,558 $ 2,512 6/28/2019 $ 3,682 $ 2,621 $ 2,576 7/5/2019 $ 3,682 $ 2,621 $ 2,576 7/12/2019 $ 3,682 $ 2,621 $ 2,576 9 of 10
7/19/2019 $ 3,682 $ 2,621 $ 2,576 7/26/2019 $ 3,682 $ 2,621 $ 2,576 8/2/2019 $ 3,682 $ 2,621 $ 2,576 8/9/2019 $ 3,682 $ 2,621 $ 2,576 8/16/2019 UNAVAILABLE 8/23/2019 $ 3,621 $ 2,560 $ 2,515 8/30/2019 $ 3,558 $ 2,497 $ 2,451 9/6/2019 $ 3,558 $ 2,497 $ 2,451 9/13/2019 $ 3,558 $ 2,497 $ 2,451 9/20/2019 ROSH HASHANAH - NO TOUR 9/27/2019 ROSH HASHANA / YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/4/2019 YOM KIPPUR - NO TOUR 10/11/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/18/2019 SUKKOT - NO TOUR 10/25/2019 $ 3,613 $ 2,527 $ 2,482 11/1/2019 $ 3,613 $ 2,527 $ 2,482 11/8/2019 $ 3,602 $ 2,521 $ 2,476 11/15/2019 $ 3,558 $ 2,497 $ 2,451 11/22/2019 $ 3,514 $ 2,472 $ 2,430 11/29/2019 $ 3,403 $ 2,411 $ 2,375 12/6/2019 UNAVAILABLE 12/13/2019 UNAVAILABLE 12/20/2019 UNAVAILABLE 12/27/2019 UNAVAILABLE 1/3/2020 $ 3,359 $ 2,386 $ 2,353 1/10/2020 $ 3,359 $ 2,386 $ 2,353 1/17/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/24/2020 UNAVAILABLE 1/31/2020 $ 3,359 $ 2,386 $ 2,353 2/7/2020 UNAVAILABLE 10 of 10