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From the striking coastline cities on the Mediterranean Sea to the countless ancient ruins sprinkled throughout the country, the Holy Land offers some of the most beautiful natural landscapes as well as the world’s most important historical sites. This tour is designed to offer you a unique experience. The signature format combines the most valued features of the travel experience by offering the freedom of the independent tour with the expertise and cost efficiency of the group tour.
Arrive to Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv: Upon arrival into Ben Gurion Airport – Tel Aviv, you will be greeted by your guide and transported in a private vehicle to your hotel to check in and enjoy a pleasant evening of dining.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
After a restful night and breakfast, our journey begins in the ancient port city of Caesarea Maritima where we explore the distinct footprints of the countless empires that have conquered the region.
A meandering walk takes us through the ancient ruins dating back to the 6th Century BC before heading on to Nazareth, hometown of Jesus Christ. The spectacular Basilica of the Annunciation, built on the ruins first erected in the Byzantine era around the year 427 AD, holds the imprint of the numerous churches built on the site as well as the cave where the Virgin Mary was visited by Archangel Gabriel and told that she was to carry the Messiah. The mosaics of the church walls pay homage to the various countries that have contributed to the collection, and the sublime lily dome is erected in salute of the Virgin Mary’s purity.
A short drive takes us to the Old City of Acre, a relaxing coastline city with a myriad of ancient city ruins. We will walk the city’s winding streets to explore markets and local vendors. Finally, we will head to Haifa’s striking Bahai Gardens, the holiest of sites for the newest monotheistic religion, Bahai. These formal gardens flowing down 19 steep terraces to a resplendent domed shrine, the final resting place of the prophet-herald of the Baha’i faith, are Haifa’s crowning attraction. At night, the garden’s sparkling lights are a sight not to be missed. We will spend the night in Haifa and enjoy the evening adventures the city has to offer.
Transfer to Haifa: Transfer to Haifa where you will check into your new accommodations.
Overnight: Haifa
Our third day starts with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus is believed to have walked on water, and a viewing of the impressive Jesus Boatan ancient vessel dating back to the 1st century BC found at the bottom of the Sea.
Next, we continue on to the north western coast to explore the village of Tabgha where the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes was performed. We will continue to the Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter’s Primacy, which incorporates part of the original church from the 4th Century, and have the chance to dip our feet into the sparkling waters of the Sea.
We will then visit Mt. Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the famous Sermon on the Mount. Before we head to Jerusalem, we will stop in the ancient fishing village of Capernaum with its remarkable archaeological excavations.
Overnight: Haifa
Our Jerusalem adventure begins on the Mount of Olives, the site of Jesus’ ascension to heaven, where the awe-inspiring, panoramic view of Jerusalem’s landscape awaits us. From there, we will head down to Jerusalem’s Old City, which boasts some of the key religious sites in each of the three Abrahamic faiths: Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest site in Islam; the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which contains the two holiest sites in Christianity; and the Western Wall, which connects the Jewish people to the lost Second Temple.
Finally, we will stroll through the Old City – take in the unique mix of cultures, experience the local cuisine and shop for local handmade crafts.
Transfer to Jerusalem where you will check into your new accommodations.
Overnight: Jerusalem
A scenic drive takes us through the rolling hills of Bethlehem to the Church of the Nativity. Here, we will let ourselves be inspired by the striking wall mosaics dating back to the 12th Century, the hidden doors revealing the mosaics of the Basilica of Constantine and, of course, the revered Grotto believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ.
Next, the famous olive oil museum will introduce us to the ancient process of olive oil pressing. To unwind, we’ll head to the eight quarters of Bethlehem’s Old City to enjoy the plethora of culinary delights, artisan handicrafts and local textiles.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Jericho is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world with over twenty ancient settlements dating back to 9000 BCE. The glamour and glory of Hisham’s Palace, the great Arabian Mansion complete with a palace, an ornate bath and an agricultural estate, is absolutely stunning. View the Mount of Temptation, where the devil is said to have tempted Jesus Christ, Then, we will continue on to the Baptismal site (or Qasr Al Yahud), where John the Baptist baptized Jesus and where Joshua and the Israelites crossed into biblical Israel, and visit the ancient ruins of the fortress of Masada, located on a breathtaking plateau.
Finally, we will head down to the Dead Sea to enjoy a dip in its healing waters.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Depart from Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv: Following breakfast at the hotel, a private vehicle will drive you back to Ben Gurion Airport where we will bid you farewell in good time for your flight.
This trip includes the following types of accommodation:
4 star accommodations: 1 night in Tel Aviv, 2 nights in Haifa and 3 nights Jerusalem.
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Prices indicated on our website are listed in USD. Tour confirmation is immediate upon full payment of the tour.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
Group Tours:
Cancellations for group tours may be requested within 24 hours of the purchase at no penalty. After the first 24-hour period, cancellations will incur varying fees based on the proximity of the request to the tour date:
To avoid cancellation fees, trips may be transferred to other travelers at no charge. Transfer requests must be made no less than one week before the tour’s start date.
Aeolus Tours reserves the right to cancel or postpone any trip due to force majeur, natural disasters, political instability, or other external events; if the trip cannot be completed as planned or with full guarantee of your safety. In that event, you may choose either to transfer your amounts paid to an alternate departure date or receive a full refund. In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control, refunds will be less at any unrecoverable costs. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance or non-refundable flights.
In instances where a Client’s itinerary must be changed, Aeolus Tours will make comparable modifications with the Client’s immediate notification.
INSURANCE
The tours do not include any forms of personal travel insurance. The Client will be solely responsible for purchasing comprehensive travel and trip insurance policies to cover any unforeseen situations that may occur before, during and after the trip.
VISA
As a tour operator based under Israeli jurisdiction, Aeolus Tours can facilitate and work with group members for visa application through the Israel Ministry of the Interior. Aeolus Tours is not able to affect or influence the visa process in any way. All decisions regarding such authorizations go back to the Israeli Ministry of Interior who as a body is solely responsible for any authorizations and rejections of visas.
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Aeolus Tours will make every attempt to honor dietary restrictions and preferences. The Client is solely responsible to inform Aeolus Tours and any other third parties of any dietary restrictions, allergies or medical conditions.
HOTELS
Hotel check-in is at 3 p.m. on the arrival date and check-out is at 12 p.m. on the departure date. The Client will be responsible to coordinate flight times to coincide with hotel check-in and check-out times as best as possible. Late hotel check-out will incur additional charges, unless arranged with Aeolus Tours otherwise. In the event that accommodation choices have changed, the Client will be notified by email in advance.
Aeolus Tours has taken every measure to work with reputable hotels and tour guides; however standards of hygiene, transportation, timeliness and accommodations in the Middle East are often lower than those in the Western World. As such, Aeolus Tours will consider service levels met, when they meet the same requirements as in the destination country.
FLIGHTS
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