1 RENT A GUIDE PROFESSIONAL GUIDE SERVICES BROCHURE 2013 Daily Tours All Over Israel
www.rent-a-guide.co.il INDEX Full day tours Tour no. 1 - Jerusalem tour (Western Wall, Church of holy Sepulchre, Yad Vashem) Tour no. 2 - Massada & Dead Sea (Herod's fortress and palaces; swim in the dead sea) Tour no. 3 - Biblical Highlights of the Galilee (Nazareth, Capernaum, Jordan river) Tour no. 4 - Pearls of the western Galilee (Caesarea, Haifa, Acre old city & Rosh Hanikra grottos) Tour no. 5 - Jerusalem & Bethlehem (western wall, church of holy Sepulchre, church of nativity) Tour no. 6 - Jerusalem & Dead Sea (western wall, church of holy Sepulchre; Swim in the dead sea) Tour no. 7 - Jewish heritage tour of Jerusalem (western wall, Yad Vashem, Mea Shearim, mount Hertzel) Tour no. 8 - Israel Heritage tour (Independence hall, Latrun, armored corps museum, mini Israel miniature park, Ayalon Institute ) Tour no. 9 - Tel-Aviv City tour (Diaspora museum, old Jaffa, Neve Tzedek, Nahalat Benyamin) Tour no. 10 - Bethlehem & Jericho (Church of Nativity, view of shepherds' field, Mt. of temptation) Tour no. 11 - Dead Sea relaxation (Swim and float in the dead sea; mineral spa and mud bath) Tour no. 12 - Full day Petra tour Tour no. 21 Safed & Golan Heights *** New *** Half day tours Tour no. 13 - Half day Jerusalem tour (Western Wall, Church of holy Sepulchre ) Tour no. 14 Half day Bethlehem tour (Church of Nativity, view of Shepherds' field) Tour no. 15 Half day Jericho tour (View of good Samaritan Inn; Mt. of Temptation) 2 day tours Tour no. 16 Galilee (western coast and biblical highlights in the Galilee) Tour no. 17 Jerusalem & Massada (Western Wall, church of Holy Sepulchre, Yad Vashem, Massada- Herod's fortress and palaces; swim in the Dead Sea) Tour no. 18 Jerusalem & Dead Sea relaxation (Western Wall, church of Holy Sepulchre, Yad Vashem, float in the Dead Sea; Enjoy a mineral rich mud bath) Tour no. 19 Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Massada, Dead Sea (Western Wall, church of holy Sepulchre,
church of Nativity; Massada - Herod's fortress and palaces; swim in the Dead Sea) Tour no. 20 Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea relaxation (Western Wall, church of holy Sepulchre, church of Nativity; Swim and float in the Dead Sea; mineral Spa and mud bath) DAILY TOURS These tours operate on a share a car basis. There are 2 categories of tours to choose from: Tourist class Business class - small groups in luxury van/ minibus upon request The tours are conducted in two languages. Language Schedule Table Tour No. Destination Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Jerusalem tour E/S E/F E/S E/G E/F/G E/S E/F 2 Massada & Dead Sea E/S/G E/S E/G E/F/S/ G E/S E/F E/S 3 Biblical highlights of the Galilee - E/G/F - E/S/F - - E/S/G 4 Pearls of the western Galilee E/G/F - E/S/F - - E/G - 5 Jerusalem & Bethlehem E/S E/F E/S E/G E/F/G E/S E/F 6 Jerusalem & Dead Sea E/S E/F E/S E/G E/F/G - E/F 7 Jewish heritage tour of Jerusalem - E/S - - E/S - - 8 Israel heritage tour - - - - E - - 9 Tel-Aviv city tour - - - - - E - 10 Bethlehem & Jericho - E - E - - E 11 Dead Sea relaxation E/S/G E/S E/G E/F E/S E/F E/S 13 Half day Jerusalem tour E/S E/F E/S E/G E/F/G E/S E/F 14 Half day Bethlehem tour E/F/G/S E/F/G/S E/F/G/S E/F/G/S E/F/G/S E/F/G/S E/F/G/S 15 Half day Jericho tour - E - E - - E
Index: S=Spanish, F=French, G=German, E=English (click on a language to filter it, click on "Index" to reset) TOUR NO. 1 JERUSALEM TOUR (Western Wall, Church of Holy Sepulchre, Yad Vashem) Drive to mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at mount Zion to visit king David's tomb, the 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. Proceed to the new city and visit Yad Vashem, the memorial to the holocaust. On Saturdays and Jewish holidays, instead of Yad Vashem, visit mount Hertzel cemetery; Drive by the Knesset, Israel's parliament to see the Menorah with the biblical emblems. Return to point of departure. NOTE : modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites. Departure : Daily Pick-up : Netanya hotels - from 06:30 Tel-Aviv hotels - from 07.20 Jerusalem hotels - from 09.00 Tourist class Business class
From Tel-Aviv $ 85 $ 100 From Jerusalem $ 68 $ 83
TOUR NO. 2 MASSADA AND DEAD SEA (Herod's fortress and palaces; Swim in the Dead Sea) Depart Tel Aviv via the judean hills to the dead sea, the lowest place on earth. Visit a dead sea products shop. Drive along the shores of the dead sea to Massada. There 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, palaces, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, roman baths and other findings. Descend by cable car. Continue to the dead sea; Enjoy the unique opportunity to swim and float in the dead sea that many believe has its therapeutic effects. On the way back, view Qumeran caves, where the dead sea scrolls were found. NOTE: Comfortable walking shoes, head covering, sun screen, bathing suit and towel are recommended. Departure: Daily Pick-up : Netanya hotels - from 06:30 Tel-Aviv hotels - from 07.20 Jerusalem hotels - from 09.00 Tourist class Business class From Tel-Aviv $ 109 $ 124 From Jerusalem $ 100 $ 115 Business class, up to 19 passengers in a group
TOUR NO. 3 BIBLICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GALILEE (Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Jordan river) 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. 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 leaves 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. Departure: Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays Pick-up : ** Jerusalem hotels - from 06:00 Tel-Aviv hotels - from 07:20 Netanya hotels - from 08:15 **Guests picked up from Jerusalem will join the tour from Tel-Aviv Tourist class Business class From Tel-Aviv $ 85 $ 100 From Jerusalem $ 90 $ 105
TOUR NO. 4 PEARLS OF THE WESTERN GALILEE (Caesarea, Haifa, Acre & Rosh Hanikra grottos) 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, to visit the crusaders and Turkish underground city and crypt. Walk through the old city and the oriental market, the Arab mosque and the old port. Return to point of departure. Departure: Sundays, Tuesdays & Fridays. Pick-up : ** Jerusalem hotels - from 06:00 Tel-Aviv hotels - from 07:20 Netanya hotels - from 08:15 ** Guests picked up from Jerusalem will join the tour from Tel-Aviv Tourist class Business class From Tel-Aviv $ 98 $ 113 From Jerusalem $ 109 $ 124
TOUR NO. 5 JERUSALEM AND BETHLEHEM (Western Wall, Church of Holy Sepulchre, Church of Nativity) Drive to mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at mount Zion to visit king David's tomb, the 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. Passports are required. Departure: Daily Pick-up : Netanya hotels - from 06:30 Tel-Aviv hotels - from 07.20 Jerusalem hotels - from 09.00 Tourist class Business class From Tel-Aviv $ 110 $ 125 From Jerusalem $ 99 $ 114
TOUR NO. 6 JERUSALEM & DEAD SEA (Western Wall, Church of holy Sepulchre, swim in the Dead Sea) Drive to mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at mount Zion to visit king David's tomb, the 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. Drive through the Judean desert to the dead sea. Stop for relaxation at one of the resorts on the shores of the dead sea; Enjoy the opportunity to float in the dead sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic dead sea mud. NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy places. Departure: Daily (except for Friday) Pick-up : Netanya hotels - from 06:30 Tel-Aviv hotels - from 07.20 Jerusalem hotels - from 09.00 Rate per person Tourist Class From Tel-Aviv $ 125 From Jerusalem $ 99
TOUR NO. 7 JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR OF JERUSALEM (Western Wall, Yad Vashem, Mea Shearim, Mount Hertzel) Start the day with a magnificent overview of Jerusalem and the Judea desert from mount Scopus, near the hebrew university campus. Drive to the Old city. Visit the tomb of king David on mount Zion; Walk along the Cardo, the ancient Roman road; view the remains of the wall of Jerusalem from the first temple period. Visit the Jewish quarter and the four sephardic synagogues from the 16 th century, restored after the 1967 war. Visit Davidson center and tour the southern kotel excavation. Visit the wailing wall, the Kotel, and join the bar-mitzvah ceremonies. Continue to Mea Shearim and learn about the unique lifestyle of the ultra orthodox communities. Drive to mount Hertzel, the military cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Return to point of departure. NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites. Departure: Mondays & Thursdays (the tour will not be operated on Jewish holidays) Pick-up : Netanya hotels - from 06:30 Tel-Aviv hotels - from 07.20 Jerusalem hotels - from 09.00 Tourist class Business class From Tel-Aviv $ 109 $ 124 From Jerusalem $ 88 $ 103
TOUR NO. 8 ISRAEL HERITAGE TOUR (Independence hall, Latrun, armored corps museum, Mini Israel miniature park, Ayalon institute) Start the day with a visit to the independence hall where the establishment of the state of Israel was declared; Next, drive to Latrun to visit the armored corps museum, one of the most diverse tank museums in the world; Visit the new mini Israel park including miniature replicas of the most important landmarks and buildings in Israel. Continue to visit Ayalon institute, once an ammunition factory for the Hagana, the underground movement before May 1948. Return to point of departure. Departure: Thursdays (the tour will not be operated on Jewish holidays) Rate per person Tourist class From Tel-Aviv $ 99 From Jerusalem $ 130 ** Guests picked up from Jerusalem will join the tour from Tel-Aviv
TOUR NO. 9 TEL-AVIV CITY TOUR (Diaspora museum, Old Jaffa, Neve Tzedek, Nahalat Benyamin) Visit the Diaspora museum ; Drive around the main streets of Tel Aviv, center of business and entertainment of Israel. Stop at Rabin's square, place of assassination of prime minister Itzhak Rabin. Continue to Old Jaffa, an 8000 year old port city ; Visit the ancient ruins and walk along the restored artists' quarter. Visit Neve Tzedek, the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv, built in 1887 and Nahalat Benyamin, the pedestrian street of the city with its musicians, handmade jewellery and artifacts. Next, stop at Sheinkin, the lively and colorful street specially known with the unique shops, café life and youthful ambiance. Return to point of departure. Departure: Fridays (the tour will not be operated on Jewish holidays) Rate per person Tourist class From Tel-Aviv $ 89 From Jerusalem $ 99 ** Guests picked up from Jerusalem will join the tour from Tel-Aviv Pick-up for tours no. 8 & 9 : ** Jerusalem hotels - from 06:00 Netanya hotels - from 07.00 Hertzliya hotels - from 07:30 Tel-Aviv hotels - from 08.00
TOUR NO. 10 BETHLEHEM AND JERICHO (Church of Nativity, view of Shepherds' field, Mt. of Temptation) Drive to the city of Bethlehem; Visit the church of Nativity and manger's square ; Stop for an overview of Shepherds' field and return to Jerusalem. Drive through the judean desert; stop for a view of the good samaritan inn. Short stop at sea-level and continue to Jericho the oldest city in the world. Stop at Zacheus Sycamore 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 ). Departure: Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays Pick-up : Netanya hotels - from 06:30 Herzliya hotels - from 07.00 Tel-Aviv hotels - from 07:20 Jerusalem hotels - from 09.00 Tourist class From Tel-Aviv $ 135 From Jerusalem $ 125 The tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations. Palestinian guide meets the tour only at the border. Change of vehicle may be required upon entering Palestinian authority territory. Passports are required.
TOUR NO. 11 DEAD SEA RELAXATION (Swim and float in the Dead Sea; mineral spa and mud bath) Drive through the Judean desert to the dead sea. Visit a dead sea product shop. Stop for relaxation at one of the resorts on the shores of the dead sea ; Spend the day on site; Enjoy the opportunity to float in the dead sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic dead sea mud. On the way back, view Qumran caves, where the dead sea scrolls were found and view Jericho, the oldest city on earth. * Spa treatments and personal expenses are not included. Departure: Daily Pick-up : Netanya hotels - from 06:30 Tel-Aviv hotels - from 07.20 Jerusalem hotels - from 09.00 Tourist class Business class From Tel-Aviv $ 85 $ 100 From Jerusalem $ 79 $ 94
TOUR NO. 12 FULL DAY TOUR TO PETRA JORDAN Pick up from Eilat hotel or airport; Enter Jordan through Arava border crossing. Drive in an air-conditioned bus to Petra. Walk into the narrow canyon that leads to the red rock. Comprehensive tour during which we will visit the treasury, the Roman theatre and the caves in the rocks among dozens of impressive monuments. On the way out of Petra, we will have lunch in an hotel restaurant (included in price). We return to Aquaba for a short panoramic tour before driving back to Arava border crossing; return to hotel or airport in Eilat. Departure: Daily Passports are required. Price does not include border fees, taxes & tips Price does not include transfers to/ from airport in Tel-Aviv. For itinerary details visit our website or call us at : 03-5166699 Tour no. 12 12a Departure From Eilat From Tel-Aviv with flights For rates, call our office
TOUR NO. 13 HALF DAY JERUSALEM TOUR Drive to mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at mount Zion to visit king David's tomb, the 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. Tour ends at 13.30 in Jerusalem ; Return to hotel on own. Departure : Daily TOUR NO. 14 HALF DAY BETHLEHEM TOUR Drive to the city of Bethlehem; Visit the Church of Nativity and manger's square ; Stop for an overview of Shepherds' field and return to Jerusalem. Tour ends in Jerusalem ; Return to Tel-Aviv on own. Departure: Daily. Rate per person Tourist class Business class From Tel-Aviv $ 54 $ 69 From Jerusalem $ 46 $ 61 Passports are required. Rate per person Tourist class From Tel-Aviv $ 88 From Jerusalem $ 70 NOTE: modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites. Pick-up for tours no. 13 & 14 : Netanya hotels - from 06:30 Tel-Aviv hotels - from 07.20 Jerusalem hotels - from 09.00 TOUR NO. 15 HALF DAY JERICHO TOUR Drive through the Judean desert; Stop for a view of the good Samaritan Inn. After s short stop at sea-level, continue to Jericho the oldest city in the world. Stop at Zacheus Sycamore and proceed for an overview of Mt. of Temptation. Visit the Mount of ancient Jericho where 25 ancient cities were uncovered. Rate per person Tourist class From Tel-Aviv $ 219
(*cable car not included) Departure: Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays Pick-up: at 13.00 from Mamilla hotel Jerusalem Minimum 2 participants TOUR NO. 16 From Jerusalem $ 88 2 DAY TOUR GALILEE (Caesarea, Acre-old city, Rosh Hanikra grottos, Nazareth, Capernaum) The two day Galilee tour combines daily tours number 3 & 4. The tour departs daily except for Wednesdays & Thursdays. The tour includes one overnight in the north on Bed & Breakfast basis. Single supplement : $ 70 per night. High season supplement : $ 70 p/p per night will apply on : March 25-April 1 ; May 14-15; August 1-31 ;September 4-7; September 18 27. Option for an upgraded hotel is available at a supplement of $ 70 p/p per night. Pick-up : Jerusalem hotels - from 06:00 Tel-Aviv hotels - from 07.20 Netanya hotels - from 08.15 Rate per person Tourist class Business class From Tel-Aviv $ 270 $ 300 From Jerusalem $ 270 $ 300
2 DAY TOURS JERUSALEM, MASSADA, DEAD SEA The tours depart daily. The tours include one overnight in Jerusalem on Bed & Breakfast basis. Single supplement: $70 per night. High season supplement: $ 70 p/p per night will apply on: March 25-April 1 ; May 14-15; August 1-31 ;September 4-7; September 18 27 ; December 21-January 5, 2014 Option for an upgraded hotel is available at a supplement of $ 70 p/p per night. Pick-up : Netanya hotels - from 06:30 Tel-Aviv hotels - from 07.20 Jerusalem hotels - from 09.00 TOUR NO. 17 JERUSALEM & MASSADA, DEAD SEA This tour combines daily tours no. 1 & 2 Rate per person Tourist class Business class From Tel-Aviv $ 270 $ 300 From Jerusalem $ 270 $ 300 TOUR NO. 18 JERUSALEM & DEAD SEA RELAXATION This tour combines daily tours no. 1 & 11 Rate per person Tourist class Business class From Tel-Aviv $ 270 $ 300 From Jerusalem $ 270 $ 300 TOUR NO. 19 JERUSALEM, BETHLEHEM & MASSADA, DEAD SEA This tour combines daily tours no. 2 & 5 Rate per person Tourist class Business class From Tel-Aviv $ 290 $ 320 From Jerusalem $ 290 $ 320
TOUR NO. 20 JERUSALEM, BETHLHEM & DEAD SEA RELAXATION This tour combines daily tours no. 5 & 11 Rate per person Tourist class Business class From Tel-Aviv $ 270 $ 300 From Jerusalem $ 270 $ 300
TOUR NO. 21 Safed & Golan Heights Drive to Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism and Kabala movement; Visit the ancient Caro and Ari synagogues and the artists colony. Continue to the Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Hula valley. Return to point of departure. Departure : Thursdays Minimum 2 participants On January, February and on December 1-15 the tour will operate with a minimum of 5 participants. Pick-up : ** Jerusalem hotels - from 06:00 Tel-Aviv hotels - from 07:20 Netanya hotels - from 08:15 ** Guests picked up from Jerusalem will join the tour from Tel-Aviv Business class From Tel-Aviv $ 170 From Jerusalem $ 185
TERMS AND CONDITIONS All tours are conducted by government licensed guides and in luxury air-conditioned vehicles and buses. Changes in itinerary may occur due to holidays, force majeure or circumstances beyond our control. Pick-up and drop-off times may be delayed due to traffic conditions. The daily tours are conducted in English (second language upon request guaranteed language list on page 3 ). Daily tours - entrance fees are included. Meals and tips are NOT included. Private tours entrance fees, meals and tips are NOT included. 10% discount on daily tours granted to children under 12 years old and students with international student card. Passengers with special needs: wheelchairs, carriages or baby chairs need to notify us about their needs in advance. On daily tours the tourists are obliged to stay with the group at all times. Separation from the other travelers may result in being left behind and will be at the customer s expense. Cancellation Fees: 25% for notification 24 hours prior to tour. No refund for cancellation on the day of the tour. Valuable belongings should never be left unattended in the vehicle. Rent-a-guide will not accept responsibility for any loss, injury or damage. For the tours to Jerusalem, Haifa and Nazareth, modest attire is required for visiting holy places of any religion (men with head covering, women with shoulder covering; for both men and women - no shorts). Rent-a-Guide and our professional team of guides do the best to provide you with a most enjoyable, memorable and safe tour. Rent-a-Guide - the exclusive way to see ISRAEL FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT: RENT-A-GUIDE TEL: 03-5166699 / FAX: 03-5163369 E-MAIL: reservation@rent-a-guide.co.il Visit our website: www.rent-a-guide.co.il