Israel Escape (KQCX)

8 Day Tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

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Begin your Israel Escape in Tel Aviv and enjoy a welcome dinner together with your Tour Director and traveling companions. In Jaffa, stroll the beautifully restored port—starting point for medieval pilgrimages to Jerusalem. Continue your guided tour of Israel through the Holy Land to Caesarea and journey to Nazareth in Galilee to visit the Church of the Annunciation. Stop in Cana—site of Jesus’ wedding miracle turning water into wine—on your way to historical Haifa. A wealth of fascinating visits await you: the Baha’i Shrine; the Mount of Beatitudes, and Capernaum—all sites where the story of Jesus unfolded, the Valley of Elah where David slew Goliath, the Valley of Ayalon to hear the story of Samson and Delilah, and a serene cruise on the Sea of Galilee. You’ll also visit the birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem.

Stay four nights in Jerusalem to discover this symbolic city. Embark on a moving excursion to Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. Visit the Israel Museum containing the Shrine of the Book, and the Dead Sea Scrolls—the oldest biblical manuscripts in the world. Visit the Old City, the Garden Tomb, and take in the view from the Mount of Olives. See the Garden of Gethsemane, follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre at the site of the crucifixion. View the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock mosque, and visit the Western Wall, the most holy shrine in the Jewish religion. Also visit the fortress of Masada—a historic site for Jewish faith. The experience of floating in the buoyant salt waters of the Dead Sea enriches the wonderful memories already collected during your inspirational Israel Escape!

Small-Group Discovery Dates Available

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. 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 escorted 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 trip 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 Via Dolorosa, the Western Wall, Mount Zion, 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 the Baha’i Shrine in Haifa
• Scenic cruise on Sea of Galilee
• Visit to the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth
• Visits to Capernaum, Cana, the Latrun Area, Mount of Beatitudes, and the Jordan River
• Visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
• Cable-car ride and visit to the cliff-top fortress of Masada
• Time to float in the saltwater of the Dead Sea

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Meals

Meals & Itinerary

7 Breakfasts, 5 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 traveling companions for a welcome dinner.

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Dinner

Day 2 TEL AVIV–JAFFA–CAESAREA–NAZARETH–CANA–HAIFA

Miraculous Sites & Ancient Wonders Start your journey of discovery as you depart Tel Aviv to reach Jaffa to join a guided walking tour of the ancient port city. Travel to Caesarea for a guided sightseeing tour that includes the Roman Amphitheater and Crusader fortress. Later, travel to Nazareth, the city where Jesus lived and worked as a carpenter, visit the Church of the Annunciation, before continuing to Cana to visit the site of Jesus’s first recorded miracle, when he attended a wedding and changed water into wine. This evening enjoy dinner in your Haifa hotel.
124 mi/200 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & 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.

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Day 3 HAIFA. EXCURSION TO THE MOUNT OF BEATITUDES–CAPERNAUM–SEA OF GALILEE

Holy Water & Wondrous Miracles This morning, visit the UNESCO-listed site of extraordinary beauty - the Baha’i Shrine. Then a multitude of biblical locations await you. 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 scenic cruise and enjoy a photo opportunity to snap pictures of Lake Tiberias from a panoramic point.
66 mi/107 km

LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE The Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias) is the background to many biblical events and miracles, including the site where Jesus walked on water. Take a cruise on the historic waters of the lowest freshwater lake in the world, just over 200 meters below sea-level, and enjoy the panoramic views.

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Day 4 HAIFA–VALLEY OF ELAH–LATRUN–BETHLEHEM–JERUSALEM

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. Later, drive to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity, built on the site where Jesus was born. This evening, enjoy an evening at leisure in Jerusalem. 140 mi/ 225 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SITE The Emperor Constantine and his mother St Helena commissioned the first Church of the Nativity in the 4th century, it was built over a grotto widely recognized to be the birthplace of Jesus. In the following centuries, the church was rebuilt and renovated. Today the guardianship of the Church is shared by three Church Authorities – Armenian Apostolic, Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic.

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Breakfast

Day 5 JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO THE ISRAEL MUSEUM, YAD VASHEM, AND MOUNT ZION

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, follow your Local Guide on a walking tour to Mount Zion, visit the Upper Room, and the Tomb of King David.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
IN 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.

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Day 6 JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO THE OLD CITY

Prayerful Places Today is dedicated to Jerusalem. Follow your Local Guide for a guided walking tour of the Old City featuring the Mount of Olives, Via Dolorosa, and the Garden of Gethsemane. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and see the Western Wall. Enjoy free time this evening to discover more of the city.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Jerusalem is totally unique; there is no place like it. A city of tradition, religion, and history, but also increasingly of 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.”

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Breakfast

Day 7 JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO MASADA AND THE DEAD SEA

Uplifting Waters & Unforgettable 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. Later, return to Jerusalem and enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel.

64 mi/103 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
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.

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Day 8 JERUSALEM

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Tel Aviv.)

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Breakfast

Accommodations

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

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)

Jerusalem

Sounds & Light Show and Middle Eastern Dinner

Immerse yourself in a multi-sensory extravaganza during this unique evening featuring a virtual reality sound and light show and an authentic Middle Eastern dinner at a local restaurant.

Price Range: $$$$

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: $1,485*
18 guests in a party: $268*

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.

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