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Fascinating Israel
Operated by Globus
Tripcode: QC
Overview
Destination:
Israel,
Duration:9 days
Type:Group tour (max 18)
Travel Period
June 2026 - October 2027
9 days from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
From the seemingly miraculous waters of the Dead Sea to Cana of Galilee where Jesus is said to have performed his first miracle of turning water into wine—this fascinating tour of Israel is full of incredible sights, scenery, and stories. The historical and biblical tales begin in Tel Aviv, the “Mediterranean Manhattan,” continue to the Mount of Beatitudes where it is believed Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount and culminate at the lowest (yet most uplifting) point on the surface of the Earth—the Dead Sea where you’ll effortlessly float at 430 meters below sea level. Discover the fascinating city of Jerusalem and dive into numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites—including the golden-domed Baha’i Shrine in Haifa and the ancient clifftop fortress of Masada—not to mention some of the most delectable dishes of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.
All This. Included
Special Features Included in this Tour: • Visits in Jerusalem include Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall, the Upper Room of the Last Supper, and King David’s tomb. Plus, views of the Garden Tomb, Mount of Olives, and Garden of Gethsemane• Walking tour in the ancient port of Jaffa• Visit to the Roman Theatre and the Crusader Fortress in Caesarea• Visit to Acre’s Underground Crusader City• Visit to the Baha’i Shrine and the ethereal gardens in Haifa• [LF] Scenic cruise on Lake Tiberias• Visit to the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth• Visits to Capernaum, Cana, Bet She’An, the Latrun Area, Mount of Beatitudes, and the Jordan River• Cable-car ride and visit to the cliff-top fortress of Masada• Time to float in the saltwater of the [LF] Dead Sea
From the seemingly miraculous waters of the Dead Sea to Cana of Galilee where Jesus is said to have performed his first miracle of turning water into wine—this fascinating tour of Israel is full of incredible sights, scenery, and stories. The historical and biblical tales begin in Tel Aviv, the “Mediterranean Manhattan,” continue to the Mount of Beatitudes where it is believed Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount and culminate at the lowest (yet most uplifting) point on the surface of the Earth—the Dead Sea where you’ll effortlessly float at 430 meters below sea level. Discover the fascinating city of Jerusalem and dive into numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites—including the golden-domed Baha’i Shrine in Haifa and the ancient clifftop fortress of Masada—not to mention some of the most delectable dishes of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.
All This. Included
Special Features Included in this Tour: • Visits in Jerusalem include Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall, the Upper Room of the Last Supper, and King David’s tomb. Plus, views of the Garden Tomb, Mount of Olives, and Garden of Gethsemane• Walking tour in the ancient port of Jaffa• Visit to the Roman Theatre and the Crusader Fortress in Caesarea• Visit to Acre’s Underground Crusader City• Visit to the Baha’i Shrine and the ethereal gardens in Haifa• [LF] Scenic cruise on Lake Tiberias• Visit to the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth• Visits to Capernaum, Cana, Bet She’An, the Latrun Area, Mount of Beatitudes, and the Jordan River• Cable-car ride and visit to the cliff-top fortress of Masada• Time to float in the saltwater of the [LF] Dead Sea
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
- Full buffet breakfast daily; 6 three-course dinners
Itinerary
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Collapse allARRIVE IN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
Welcome to Tel Aviv!
This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
TEL AVIV. EXCURSION TO VALLEY OF ELAH–LATRUN–JAFFA
Giant Victories
Start your journey of discovery with a visit to the Latrun Area to see the site where David was victorious over Goliath and visit the Monastery of the Trappist Monks. Continue to Jaffa and join a guided walking tour of the ancient port city. Free time this evening to explore more of Tel Aviv. (B) 82mi/ 132kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & MYSTERY Explore the ancient port of Jaffa, where biblical stories of Jonah, Solomon, and St. Peter took place. The Israeli city traces its roots to 1800 BC, with mythological tales of Andromeda and Perseus. Today Jaffa features picturesque alleys, art galleries, unique boutiques, ancient buildings, and wonderful landmarks.
Start your journey of discovery with a visit to the Latrun Area to see the site where David was victorious over Goliath and visit the Monastery of the Trappist Monks. Continue to Jaffa and join a guided walking tour of the ancient port city. Free time this evening to explore more of Tel Aviv. (B) 82mi/ 132kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & MYSTERY Explore the ancient port of Jaffa, where biblical stories of Jonah, Solomon, and St. Peter took place. The Israeli city traces its roots to 1800 BC, with mythological tales of Andromeda and Perseus. Today Jaffa features picturesque alleys, art galleries, unique boutiques, ancient buildings, and wonderful landmarks.
TEL AVIV–CAESAREA–ACRE–HAIFA
Crusaders & Legendary Leaders
Your journey starts today as you depart Tel Aviv to reach Caesarea for a guided sightseeing tour that includes the Roman Amphitheater and Crusader fortress. Continue to Acre and visit the Underground Crusader City with its Crusader Halls and passages. Reach Haifa and visit the UNESCO-listed site of extraordinary beauty - the Baha’i Shrine. (B,D) 62mi/ 100kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES Born Sayyed ʻAlí Muḥammad Shírází, “The Báb” was the founder of Bábism, and endures as the central figures of the Baháʼí Faith. He was executed in 1850 along with thousands of his followers by the Persian government which opposed this new movement. The magnificent shrine and ethereal gardens of Baha’i stand as a testament to the revered religious leader where his remains are laid to rest.
Your journey starts today as you depart Tel Aviv to reach Caesarea for a guided sightseeing tour that includes the Roman Amphitheater and Crusader fortress. Continue to Acre and visit the Underground Crusader City with its Crusader Halls and passages. Reach Haifa and visit the UNESCO-listed site of extraordinary beauty - the Baha’i Shrine. (B,D) 62mi/ 100kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES Born Sayyed ʻAlí Muḥammad Shírází, “The Báb” was the founder of Bábism, and endures as the central figures of the Baháʼí Faith. He was executed in 1850 along with thousands of his followers by the Persian government which opposed this new movement. The magnificent shrine and ethereal gardens of Baha’i stand as a testament to the revered religious leader where his remains are laid to rest.
HAIFA. EXCURSION TO THE SEA OF GALILEE, MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, CAPERNAUM & KIBBUTZ
Faithful Sites & Service
A multitude of biblical locations await you today. This morning, visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount. Continue to Capernaum to visit the site where Jesus recruited his first followers before arriving at the Jordan River to visit a Baptismal site. Later, at the Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias) enjoy a [LF] scenic cruise, then visit a Kibbutz to hear a [LF] lecture about Kibbutz life. (B,D) 107mi/ 173kmLOCAL FAVORITE EPIC RIDE Cruise on the historic waters of Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee) with panoramic views of the area. Later, hear about the traditions of the Kibbutz. Hebrew for ‘gathering,’ Kibbutz life dates back thousands of years with quiet and collaborative communities of volunteers from around the world who work to enhance industry or agriculture in a peaceful and harmonious setting.
A multitude of biblical locations await you today. This morning, visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount. Continue to Capernaum to visit the site where Jesus recruited his first followers before arriving at the Jordan River to visit a Baptismal site. Later, at the Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias) enjoy a [LF] scenic cruise, then visit a Kibbutz to hear a [LF] lecture about Kibbutz life. (B,D) 107mi/ 173kmLOCAL FAVORITE EPIC RIDE Cruise on the historic waters of Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee) with panoramic views of the area. Later, hear about the traditions of the Kibbutz. Hebrew for ‘gathering,’ Kibbutz life dates back thousands of years with quiet and collaborative communities of volunteers from around the world who work to enhance industry or agriculture in a peaceful and harmonious setting.
HAIFA–NAZARETH–CANA–BET SHE’AN–JERUSALEM
Miraculous Sites & Ancient Wonders
A fascinating day awaits! First travel to Nazareth and visit the Church of the Annunciation and St. Joseph’s Church in the city where Jesus lived and worked as a carpenter. Continue to Cana and visit the site of Jesus’s first recorded miracle, when he attended a wedding and changed water into wine. Later, visit Bet She’An and explore the ancient city with its Roman and Byzantine relics. (B,D) 147 mi / 235 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT ARCHAEOLOGICAL WONDERS Bet She’an is one of the best-preserved archaeological sites of this region and well worth some time to wander around. Ongoing excavations at this UNESCO World Heritage site reveal time-worn colonnade-style streets, bathhouses, and an auditorium with perfect acoustics.
A fascinating day awaits! First travel to Nazareth and visit the Church of the Annunciation and St. Joseph’s Church in the city where Jesus lived and worked as a carpenter. Continue to Cana and visit the site of Jesus’s first recorded miracle, when he attended a wedding and changed water into wine. Later, visit Bet She’An and explore the ancient city with its Roman and Byzantine relics. (B,D) 147 mi / 235 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT ARCHAEOLOGICAL WONDERS Bet She’an is one of the best-preserved archaeological sites of this region and well worth some time to wander around. Ongoing excavations at this UNESCO World Heritage site reveal time-worn colonnade-style streets, bathhouses, and an auditorium with perfect acoustics.
JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO MASADA & THE DEAD SEA
Uplifting Waters & Wonders
Today, travel through the Judean wilderness towards the Dead Sea. Admire the views as you ascend by cable car to the spectacular clifftop fortress of Masada. Continue to a Dead Sea resort and [LF] float in the saltwater of the Dead Sea and receive a salt scrub gift. Later, return to Jerusalem. (B) 64 mi / 103 kmLOCAL FAVORITE NATURAL WONDERS Feel weightless as you float effortlessly on the waters of the Dead Sea. This legendary salt lake in the Jordan Rift Valley is fed by the Jordan River, with its salty surface lying 430.5m below sea level – the lowest land-based shores on Earth.
Today, travel through the Judean wilderness towards the Dead Sea. Admire the views as you ascend by cable car to the spectacular clifftop fortress of Masada. Continue to a Dead Sea resort and [LF] float in the saltwater of the Dead Sea and receive a salt scrub gift. Later, return to Jerusalem. (B) 64 mi / 103 kmLOCAL FAVORITE NATURAL WONDERS Feel weightless as you float effortlessly on the waters of the Dead Sea. This legendary salt lake in the Jordan Rift Valley is fed by the Jordan River, with its salty surface lying 430.5m below sea level – the lowest land-based shores on Earth.
JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO YAD VASHEM–THE ISRAEL MUSEUM–BETHLEHEM
Moving History
This morning, participate in a moving visit to Yad Vashem, Israel’s National Holocaust Museum. Continue to the Israel Museum, a cultural institution featuring art and archaeology. Later, drive to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity, built on the site where Jesus was born. (B,D) 6 mi / 10 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTIN MEMORIUM Yad Vashem (the World Holocaust Remembrance Center) takes its name from the biblical verse, ″And to them will I give in my house and within my walls a memorial and a name (a yad vashem)” – (Isaiah, 56; 5). Here, roughly one million visitors come to remember the millions who were persecuted during WWII. Housing a remarkable collection of historic and personal artifacts, stories, and memorials to the Jewish people who suffered at the hands of the Nazi regime, Yad Vashem leaves a deeply profound impression of remembrance and conviction in the souls of all who visit.
This morning, participate in a moving visit to Yad Vashem, Israel’s National Holocaust Museum. Continue to the Israel Museum, a cultural institution featuring art and archaeology. Later, drive to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity, built on the site where Jesus was born. (B,D) 6 mi / 10 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTIN MEMORIUM Yad Vashem (the World Holocaust Remembrance Center) takes its name from the biblical verse, ″And to them will I give in my house and within my walls a memorial and a name (a yad vashem)” – (Isaiah, 56; 5). Here, roughly one million visitors come to remember the millions who were persecuted during WWII. Housing a remarkable collection of historic and personal artifacts, stories, and memorials to the Jewish people who suffered at the hands of the Nazi regime, Yad Vashem leaves a deeply profound impression of remembrance and conviction in the souls of all who visit.
JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO THE OLD CITY
History & Mystery
Today is dedicated to Jerusalem. Follow your Local Guide for a guided walking tour of the Old City featuring the Garden Tomb, believed to be the tomb from which Jesus rose from the dead, the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Via Dolorosa. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, see the Western Wall, Mount Zion, the Upper Room, and the Tomb of King David. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Jerusalem is totally unique; there is no place like it. A city of tradition, religion, and history, but also increasingly modern culture and heritage. Take in all this while you wander around the maze of streets listening to the story that made it so special even astronaut Neil Armstrong when visiting said, “I am more excited stepping on these stones than stepping on the moon.”
Today is dedicated to Jerusalem. Follow your Local Guide for a guided walking tour of the Old City featuring the Garden Tomb, believed to be the tomb from which Jesus rose from the dead, the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Via Dolorosa. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, see the Western Wall, Mount Zion, the Upper Room, and the Tomb of King David. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Jerusalem is totally unique; there is no place like it. A city of tradition, religion, and history, but also increasingly modern culture and heritage. Take in all this while you wander around the maze of streets listening to the story that made it so special even astronaut Neil Armstrong when visiting said, “I am more excited stepping on these stones than stepping on the moon.”
JERUSALEM
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Tel Aviv). (B)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Tel Aviv). (B)
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At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way travel makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures you’ll want to re-live forever. Our story began more than 90 years ago, when a young Swiss Antonio Mantegazza began transporting tourists across Lake Lugano on his rowboat, sharing stories and revealing local secrets along the way. On that lake, Globus was born. Discovering a passion for tourism and a knack for business, Antonio’s services expanded beyond river transport to bus touring, from Switzerland to Europe and then, the world. After 90 years curating travel wonderment, our passion for curating the perfect trip remains. At Globus, we have the experience and local knowledge to craft immersive adventures that make you feel alive. Expect to see all the major sites, but then go deeper, to the beating heart of every new discovery. As they say, when you’re in the moment, it’s not what you know, but who you know, and you’ll quickly discover our Tour Directors know all the local secrets and insider tips. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination. It's time to tour with Globus.
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