Israel in Luxury – 14 Nights incl. Eilat

Day To Day

Wednesday

Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Thursday

Independence Hall/Latrun/Beit Guvrin/Ayalon Institute

Start the day with a visit to the Independence Hall where the establishment of the State of Israel was declared. Next, drive to Latrun to visit the Armored Corps Memorial Museum also considered to be one of the most diverse tank museums in the world. Continue to Beit Guvrin National Park, declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site; explore parts of the archaeological remains and unique cave systems.

Proceed to the Ayalon Institute; once a secret underground ammunition factory established by the “Haganah”, the Jewish underground movement before May 1948.

Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Friday

Tel-Aviv/Diaspora Museum/Old Jaffa

Visit the Diaspora Museum. Drive around the main streets of Tel Aviv, the center of business and entertainment of Israel. Also known as the “White City”, Tel-Aviv was declared by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site for its Bauhaus style buildings which you will see. Stop at Rabin Square, the location of the assassination of Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin. Continue to Old Jaffa, one of the oldest port cities in the world; visit the ancient ruins and walk through the Artists’ Quarter.

Visit Neve Tzedek, a historic neighborhood of Tel Aviv, built in 1887 and Nahalat Benyamin, the pedestrian mall of the city where you can enjoy live street music, arts, crafts and handmade jewelry. Next, stop is Sheinkin Street, the lively and colorful street especially known for its unique shops, café life and youthful ambiance.

Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Saturday

At leisure.

Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Sunday

Caesarea/Haifa /Acre/Rosh Hanikra

Drive north to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region; see the excavations of the Crusaders’ city, the aqueduct, and the amphitheater that has been restored as a concert venue.
Proceed to Haifa to visit the Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum (“Af Al Pi Chen”) and hear the story of the illegal immigrants to Israel at the time of the British mandate.

Drive to Acre, whose Old City is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Walk through the old port and local market. Continue to Rosh Hanikra; descend by cable car into the water cut grottoes and admire the spectacular natural formation.

Overnight at a kibbutz guesthouse.

Monday

Jeep tour/Safed/Golan Heights/Tel-Hai

Drive to Safed, one of the four Holy Cities in Israel and center of the Kabbalah movement. Visit the Caro and Ari synagogues; stroll through the narrow alleyways, and visit the picturesque Artists’ quarter. Next, enjoy a Jeep tour at the foot of the Golan Heights. Continue up the Golan Heights stopping at the Gadot overlook, a memorial for the fallen soldiers of the Golan located over former Syrian bunkers; view the monument built in honor of the Alexandroni Brigade.

Proceed for a magnificent observation point over the city of Kuneitra, and the Syrian border. Drive to Tel-Hai; see the “Roaring Lion” monument and learn about the heroic battle of Josef Trumpeldor and his comrades in 1920.

Overnight at a kibbutz guesthouse. Meet with a kibbutz member and learn about their unique lifestyle.

Tuesday

Tiberias/Beit Shean/Beit Alpha/Gan Hashlosha/Jerusalem

Drive to Tiberias to visit Rambam’s grave. Continue through the Jordan Valley to Beit Shean, known as “Scythopolis”, and see the fascinating excavated remains from Roman and Byzantine periods. Stop at Beit Alpha to admire the beautiful mosaic floor of a synagogue discovered in 1929.

Visit Gan Hashlosha national park and enjoy the warm spring water pools and waterfalls. Continue via the Jordan valley to Jerusalem; stop at Mount Scopus for a blessing as you enter the city.

Overnight Jerusalem.

Wednesday

Kotel Tunnels/Sephardic Synagogues/Davidson Center/Tower of David

Visit the Tomb of King David on Mt. Zion. Walk along the Cardo, heart of the ancient Roman City; visit the four Sephardic Synagogues restored after the 1967 war in the Jewish Quarter; tour the Western Wall Tunnels; visit the archaeological park at Davidson Center; walk through the colorful local bazaar to visit the Tower of David museum presenting the history of Jerusalem and ancient remains of the city beginning with the First Temple Period.

Overnight Jerusalem.

Thursday

Yad Vashem/Mt. Herzl/Ammunition Hill/Israel Museum

Enjoy seeing the Bar-Mitzvah ceremonies at the Kotel. Drive through Mea Shearim, one of the oldest Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem and learn about the unique lifestyle of the ultra-orthodox communities. Proceed to Mount Herzl, the military cemetery, and Yad Vashem the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit Ammunition Hill, a former Jordanian army stronghold, conquered by the Israeli army in the six-day war, and converted into a national memorial site and museum.

Drive by the Knesset, Israel’s parliament and see the Menorah with its biblical emblems. Next visit is the
Israel Museum to see the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed, and the Holyland model, a miniature replica of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple Period.

Overnight Jerusalem.

Friday

Qumran/Masada/Dead Sea /Lunch & Spa

Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Continue to Masada, ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans; visit the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue and bathhouse; descend by cable car. Next, stop for Lunch and Spa facilities in one of the leading hotels in the area and enjoy a “swim” in the mineral-rich Dead Sea.

Overnight Jerusalem.

Saturday

A day at leisure.

Overnight Jerusalem.

Sunday

Negev Desert/Timna/Underwater Observatory

Travel south through the Negev desert. Stop at Timna Park, a large geological and archaeological park. Marvel at the multi-colored rock formations and copper mines, and view the outstanding Solomon’s Pillars. Continue to Eilat, the southernmost resort city on the shores of the Red Sea. Visit the Underwater Observatory marine park, built inside a coral reef and enjoy the opportunity for a close up look at the rich life of the Gulf of Eilat.

Overnight Eilat.

Monday

Free day in Eilat or Day Tour to Petra, Jordan (with additional charge)

After assistance with border formalities crossing from Israel to Jordan, drive straight to Petra, the astonishing rose-red city built by the Nabateans (an early Arab tribe). Petra was renowned for its massive architecture, pools, dams and water channels. The visit begins with the possibility of a short horseback ride for about 700 m. until the entrance of the Siq, which is 1.2 km long (walking distance).

Petra is famous for its huge monuments such as the treasury, royal tombs, the court, Roman theatre, Roman Street, Qasser El-Bint (Palace of Pharaoh’s daughter) and many other smaller monuments which fascinate visitors. The city itself is almost 45 square km and is considered to be the second wonder of the world. After the visit, time for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, drive back to the border. On the way, a short visit to Aqaba with the possibility to stop and take a walk around. Transfer to the border at approximately 18:00 and cross back to Eilat, Israel.

Overnight Eilat.

Tuesday

Mizpe Ramon/Sde Boker/Bedouin hospitality/Airforce Museum

Depart Eilat via Mitzpe Ramon; stop to view the Ramon Crater, a geological wonder. Proceed to Sde Boker and see Ben Gurion’s hut and grave overlooking the magnificent Zin valley. Stop for a camel ride and a visit to a Bedouin tent to learn about Bedouin hospitality and enjoy a light lunch.

Continue to Hatzerim and visit Israel’s Airforce Museum to view the planes and equipment and to hear the story of this brave fighting force.

Overnight Tel Aviv.

Wednesday

Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport

Services

Meeting & Assistance at the airport upon arrival
Arrival & departure transfers
10 full days of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
Professional government licensed English speaking guide
Full Israeli breakfast daily
Jeep tour at the foot of the Golan
Lunch & Swim/SPA at the Dead Sea in a Hotel by the beach
Visit to the Western Wall Tunnel
Visit to the Davidson Center
All entrance fees (gratuities not included)
Camel ride
Bedouin hospitality with lunch
Underwater Observatory in Eilat
14 nights accommodation using hotel plan of your choice

Rates & Dates

Hotels

Luxury Class

Dan Eilat

Recently voted one of the top ten hotels in the Mediterranean and Africa, this 5-star beachfront vacation paradise blends luxury and style with fun and round-the-clock activities, offering guests everything they can imagine, and more.

King David Jerusalem

Unquestionably the most famous of all of Jerusalem’s hotels, the King David Hotel offers incomparable views of the Old City and all of the amenities and luxuries you would expect from a state-of-the-art, five-star hotel, considered by many to be the most prestigious and exclusive hotel in Jerusalem.

Kibbutz Lavi

Overlooking the magnificent views of the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights, this 4-star gem offers a unique combination of high-level hotel facilities, a kibbutz atmosphere, and personal service.

Dan Hotel Tel Aviv

Justly renowned for its prime location overlooking the Mediterranean and splendid beaches, this 5-star hotel offers the highest standards of luxury and service.

First Class

Dan Panorama Eilat

Overlooking Eilat’s lagoon and marina, this upscale 5-star hotel offers contemporary rooms, multiple restaurants, an outdoor pool, gym and a spa with a sauna and wellness treatments.

Kibbutz Lavi

Overlooking the magnificent views of the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights, this 4-star gem offers a unique combination of high-level hotel facilities, a kibbutz atmosphere, and personal service.

Dan Panorama Jerusalem

This 4-star hotel is located in the city center, just a short walk from Jerusalem’s most holy sites, colorful markets, and notable historical and cultural attractions. The luxurious pool and sundeck, which overlook the Old City, are a hotel highlight.

Dan Panorama Tel Aviv

Boasting private balconies with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea in every room, this 4-star hotel offers an outdoor pool, two restaurants, a spa, sauna and Jacuzzi, and much more!

Tourist Class

Prima Music Eilat

An exceptionally designed concept hotel situated under the desert mountains and overlooking the Red Sea, this music-focused 4-star hotel boasts an outdoor pool, tennis court, and much more.

Prima City Tel Aviv

Whether resting, beach-going, or exploring the city inside & out, the Prima City Hotel is ideally situated on a quiet side street in the heart of Tel Aviv. This 4-star beauty boasts a fitness center, business and religious services and an exquisite restaurant.

Prima Kings / Royale Jerusalem

Prima King and Royale hotels are conveniently located and offer unique and creative themes like Israeli Heritage and Jerusalem Culture. These 4-star hotels also provide a host of exceptional amenities including a spa, restaurant, coffee shop, rooftop access and much more.

Kibbutz Lavi

Overlooking the magnificent views of the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights, this 4-star gem offers a unique combination of high-level hotel facilities, a kibbutz atmosphere, and personal service.

Notes

Be sure to review your flight number, time and gate terminal before departure.
Please remember to attach a luggage tag with your name and (mobile) phone number to each piece of baggage before checking it in at the airport.
Please make certain that you have a valid passport for at least six months past your scheduled return date and two blank pages. If your passport will expire within this period, you should apply for a new passport a couple of months prior to your trip.
Please do not forget your passport and flight tickets.
Please pack medications in your carry-on bag and not checked luggage.
Please do not pack the following in your carry on: cosmetics, creams, liquids (even in a closed bottle), scissors (of any size), nail file, knives (of any sort), and tweezers.
Recommended to write down your credit card number, telephone number of your credit card company and/or number to cancel/replace stolen/lost cards) and Make a photocopy of your passport’s identification page
Recommended to photocopy all of your important documents- flight tickets, passports, prescription medications, all credit/debit cards, driver’s license/ID cards. Keep them separate from the original when you travel. For added security, leave a photocopy with a friend or relative at home. This will expedite matters if you lose your passport. If you do lose your passport, you will have to go to your consulate or embassy (which closes on the weekends). To avoid a major hassle, keep your passport in a safe place on your person, or locked in your hotel safe.

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