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 culminates 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.
Small-Group Discovery Dates Available
Select Globus 2021 Europe tours are limited to an average of just 24 guests per tour. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus European tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery Europe vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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, sacred sites central to Jewish and Christian history• Walking tour in the ancient port of Jaffa, one of the world's oldest harbor cities with charming stone lanes and Mediterranean views• Visit to the Roman Theatre and the Crusader Fortress in Caesarea, showcasing impressive Roman engineering and medieval fortifications along the Mediterranean coast• Visit to Acre’s Underground Crusader City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site revealing remarkably preserved halls and passageways from the Crusader era• Visit to the Baha’i Shrine and the ethereal gardens in Haifa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its magnificent terraced gardens overlooking the bay• [LF] Scenic cruise on Lake Tiberias, taking in tranquil views across the Sea of Galilee, where many biblical events are believed to have taken place• Visit to the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, built over the traditional site where the Angel Gabriel is said to have announced the birth of Jesus• Visits to Capernaum, Cana, Bet She’An, the Latrun Area, Mount of Beatitudes, and the Jordan River, exploring significant biblical sites rich in history and spiritual tradition• Cable-car ride and visit to the cliff-top fortress of Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its dramatic desert setting and heroic history• Time to float in the saltwater of the [LF] Dead Sea, one of the world's saltiest bodies of water and the lowest point on Earth
Meals
Meals & Itinerary
Full buffet breakfast daily; 6 three-course dinners
Notes:
Participation in full tour experience may be challenging for guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs due to uneven terrain.
Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVE IN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
Welcome to Tel Aviv! This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. TEL-AVIV.jpg
Dinner
Day 2 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. Enjoy free time this evening to explore more of Tel Aviv. TOUR HIGHLIGHTExplore 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.LATRUN-MONASTERY.jpg
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Day 3 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. TOUR HIGHLIGHT 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, and where his remains are laid to rest. HAIFA-BAHAI-SHRINE.jpg
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Day 5 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. TOUR HIGHLIGHT 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.NAZARETH-ANNUNCIATION.jpg
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Day 6 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 
float in the saltwater of the Dead Sea and receive a salt scrub gift. Later, return to Jerusalem. LOCAL FAVORITE 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 430.5 m below sea level – the lowest land-based shores on Earth.MASADA.jpg
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Day 7 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. TOUR HIGHLIGHTYad 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. YAD-VASHEM.jpg
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Day 8 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. TOUR HIGHLIGHT 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 said when visiting, “I am more excited stepping on these stones than stepping on the moon.”JERUSALEM-VIA-DOLOROSA.jpg
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Day 9 JERUSALEM
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Tel Aviv). JERUSALEM.jpg
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Optional Excursions
No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else,
we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.
When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination,
so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities.
Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value.
Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences.
We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.
The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.
Price Ranges
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$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)
Private Touring
Private Touring: Globus European Private Touring enables you to experience all of the attractions, sights and highlights of your selected Globus tour as a private experience - delivered just for you and your traveling party. With Private Touring, you'll have your own dedicated Tour Director, your own private transportation and driver, and your own professional local guides. All with greater flexibility in pace and your experience.
For your selected tour, there will be additional per-person cost for the size of your party - from 1 to 24. This additional supplement is reduced with each traveler you add to your party.
Here's a sample of the additional cost:6 guests in a party: $2,155*18 guests in a party: $403*
Contact Globus or your preferred travel agent for pricing for your specific party size as well as any other information on Globus Private Touring.
* Supplement pricing is per person (CA) and will be added to the standard published price for your given departure date and is based on availability. Supplement price is valid for 2020 and 2021 travel years. Occasionally some included and optional activities & excursions may be operated with other guests. Additional restrictions may apply. Not applicable for custom groups. No Group allowances or promotions are available on Private Touring. Published itineraries only. Note that blackout dates may exist where the Private Touring option is not available.
The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.