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Ancient Israel

10 days Fully Inclusive Classic Group Tour

Ancient Israel

Our extensive tour of the Holy Land takes you through some of Israel's most famous cities and sites. Begin in cosmopolitan Tel Aviv, home to the bustling Mediterranean port district of Jaffa. Visit Roman ruins and mountain villages en route to the Sea of Galilee. Learn of the mystery surrounding the Dead Sea Scrolls before a cable car journey to Masada Fortress for panoramic views across the land. Stop in Bethlehem, in Palestinian Territory, before a triumphant end to your tour in illustrious Jerusalem.

  • Fully Inclusive
    Touring with Guides and entrance fees
  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 7 , Lunches: 6 , Dinners: 7
  • Flights
    International flights and current taxes
  • Accommodation
    7 nights in 3+/4 star accommodation
  • Group Tour
    Max Group Size: 24
  • Physical Rating 1
    A reasonable level of fitness is required but it's more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You'll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.
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    Walking, some steps and time on your feet.
Classic Group Tour
10 DAYS
From $9,260PP
Tel Aviv (1N) - Nazareth (2N) - Dead Sea (1N) - Bethlehem (1N) - Jerusalem (2N)
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Tour Highlights

Our Ancient Israel tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine and thoroughly researched to bring you a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, many of which are entirely exclusive to us.

Day by Day Itinerary

Tel Aviv (1N) - Nazareth (2N) - Dead Sea (1N) - Bethlehem (1N) - Jerusalem (2N)
  • Days 1-2
    Fly Overnight To Tel Aviv
    Dinner
    DAYS 1-2: Fly Overnight To Tel Aviv

    Fly overnight to Tel Aviv. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

    Dinner
  • Day 3
    Jaffa - Caesarea - Nazareth
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 3: Jaffa - Caesarea - Nazareth

    The day begins with exploring Jaffa, the world's oldest active harbour. Continue to Caesarea to view the fascinating Roman ruins. Visit the Druze Villages on the slopes of Mount Carmel before a stop at the street bazaars to interact with the local community, then drive to Mukhraga for a view of the Holy Land. Finish the day in Nazareth.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4
    Galilee and Acre
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 4: Galilee and Acre

    Visit Kibbutz Degania B to learn about its development, before continuing to Tabgha, the site of the miracle of the Loaves and Fishes. Head to Capernaum to visit the remains of Ancient Synagogue and House of St Peter. Mount of Beatitudes is where the Sermon on the Mount took place and visit a hilltop town with a rich heritage of Jewish mysticism before driving to Acre (Akko) to visit the Crusader Fortress. Later return to Nazareth

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5
    Jericho and The Dead Sea
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 5:  Jericho and The Dead Sea

    Drive through the scenic Jordan Valley, into Palestinian Territory, to Qasr El Yahud, and then in Jericho take a cable car journey to the Quarental Monastery on the Mount of Temptations. A drive to the Dead Sea to float in the mineral-rich waters is the perfect end to this day.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6
    Masada
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 6: Masada

    Drive to Masada this morning where you will take a cable car to the top of Masada Fortress, where as well as the wonderful view, you will learn of the last stand by Jewish rebels against the Romans. Drive to Qumran for lunch and a visit to where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered. You will continue your journey to Bethlehem, in Palestinian Territory, for a one night stay. Enjoy a Palestinian dancing show during dinner this evening.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7
    Bethlehem & Jerusalem
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 7: Bethlehem & Jerusalem

    Discover the holy Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus and one of the most holy and significant Christian sites in the world. Later, travel to Jerusalem for an exploration of this holy city. Begin with a visit to Temple Mount, the famous building of the Dome of the Rock and the Al Aksa Mosque. Continue to the Western Wall, the holiest place of Judaism, and head underground to see the original foundations built by King Herod.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8
    Mt Zion & Gethsemane
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 8: Mt Zion & Gethsemane

    Head out of the city to Mount Zion to visit the Cenacle, King David's Tomb and Dormition Abbey. After lunch continue to Mount of Olives to visit Pater Noster Church and the Church of Ascension, and admire the impressive view over the Holy City. Visit the garden of Gethsemane, the site of Jesus' arrest by the Romans before his crucifixion. End the day with a Shabbat dinner prepared by a local Rabbi.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Days 9-10
    Fly Tel Aviv To Australia
    Breakfast
    DAYS 9-10: Fly Tel Aviv To Australia

    Transfer from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion airport ) for your onward flight to Australia, arriving home the following day.

    Breakfast
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When to go

City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bethlehem
  • -7
    2
    -2
  • 77
  • Jerusalem
  • 6
    12
    9
  • 133
  • Tel Aviv
  • 9
    18
    14
  • 56
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bethlehem
  • -6
    4
    -1
  • 71
  • Jerusalem
  • 6
    13
    10
  • 118
  • Tel Aviv
  • 10
    19
    14
  • 41
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bethlehem
  • -2
    9
    4
  • 86
  • Jerusalem
  • 8
    15
    12
  • 93
  • Tel Aviv
  • 11
    21
    16
  • 18
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bethlehem
  • 4
    16
    10
  • 90
  • Jerusalem
  • 13
    22
    17
  • 24
  • Tel Aviv
  • 14
    24
    19
  • 3
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bethlehem
  • 9
    22
    16
  • 105
  • Jerusalem
  • 16
    25
    20
  • 3
  • Tel Aviv
  • 17
    27
    22
  • 0
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bethlehem
  • 14
    27
    21
  • 110
  • Jerusalem
  • 18
    28
    23
  • 0
  • Tel Aviv
  • 21
    29
    25
  • 0
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bethlehem
  • 17
    29
    23
  • 126
  • Jerusalem
  • 19
    29
    24
  • 0
  • Tel Aviv
  • 23
    31
    27
  • 0
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bethlehem
  • 16
    28
    22
  • 94
  • Jerusalem
  • 20
    29
    24
  • 0
  • Tel Aviv
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 0
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bethlehem
  • 12
    24
    18
  • 117
  • Jerusalem
  • 19
    28
    23
  • 0
  • Tel Aviv
  • 23
    31
    27
  • 0
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bethlehem
  • 5
    18
    11
  • 99
  • Jerusalem
  • 17
    25
    21
  • 15
  • Tel Aviv
  • 19
    28
    24
  • 5
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bethlehem
  • 1
    12
    6
  • 89
  • Jerusalem
  • 12
    19
    16
  • 61
  • Tel Aviv
  • 15
    24
    20
  • 15
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bethlehem
  • -4
    5
    0
  • 91
  • Jerusalem
  • 8
    14
    11
  • 106
  • Tel Aviv
  • 11
    20
    15
  • 46

Pricing & Availability

All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price unless a land only option is selected

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    Additional Price Information

    • Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 August 2023. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
    • Customary tipping amount approximately US$80pp (AU$119pp) is paid locally in Israel.
    • Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
    • Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.
    • Price listed is based on new bookings only

    Group Tour includes

    • International flights and current taxes (excluded if a land only option is selected)
    • All Meals (refer to itinerary)
    • Domestic transportation
    • Touring with guides and entrance fees
    • 3 – 4 star accommodation

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