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Israel is an exceptional country, known by millions around the world as ‘the Holy Land’. The first five books of the Bible itself are about the origins and cosmology of the ‘people of Israel’, the Jews, from around 2000BC. Many visitors experience overwhelming emotions at the significance of this city that is so special to three of the world's religions. Private tours will take you through Jerusalem and its temples and churches. Bethlehem is considered the birthplace of Jesus and a visit is memorable for many. Finish with a swim in the Dead Sea in the famously saline waters, and explore nearby Masada fortress. Includes private transfers to/from Tel Aviv international airport. Relax with the comfort of 24/7 local support.
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Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Jerusalem Jerusalem for Christians, Jews and Muslims, is one of the most revered cities on earth. Attractions range from religious emblems and relics of antiquity to modern items of interest. Religious tours are available from West Jerusalem and include Mount Zion and the Tomb of David. Other sites are the Tomb of Judges; Yad Vashem, the memorial to the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust; and Mea Shearim (‘the hundred gates’). Visitors in East Jerusalem may follow the Way of the Cross, enter the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and see the Wailing Wall, the Dome of the Rock and the Jaffa and Damascus gates. The Israel Museum in Jerusalem houses the Dead Sea Scrolls and is worth visiting. Transfer between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem with private vehicle and driver. Stylish Dan Boutique Hotel Jerusalem is located opposite Mt Zion and the Old City of Jerusalem, within easy reach of many tourist attractions, both ancient and new. A short walk away is the charming German Colony, with its lively cafes and restaurants and, in the other direction, is the picturesque Yemin Moshe neighborhood, and an array of fashionable cultural and entertainment venues. The guest rooms boast stunning views of Jerusalem's cityscape, whilst most studio suites, suitable for families, face westwards, towards the leafy residential streets of the German Colony. Superior rooms offer spectacular views of the Old City and Mount Zion. Overnight at Dan Boutique Jerusalem. |
Jerusalem |
Dan Boutique Jerusalem |
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Day 2
Jerusalem This tour begins with visits to the Western Wall and it's last remnants of an ancient Temple. Continuing onward, enjoy a visit to Temple Mount, which today holds the gold Dome of the Rock, followed by a stop at Al Aksa Mosque. Walk through the meandering streets towards the reconstructed Cardo shopping arcade of ancient times. You will then follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, for a short photo stop. Enjoy some shopping at the most atmospheric market of the Old city, offering a variety handicrafts, clothes, foods, spices and local delicacies. You will end your tour at David’s Citadel and Museum by the Jaffa Gate. Overnight at Dan Boutique Jerusalem. |
Jerusalem: Old City |
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Day 3
Jerusalem Tour the New City of Jerusalem where the cultural and political centre of Israel is located. Tour the Israel Museum with its renowned Shrine of the Book and the Model of ancient Jerusalem. Pass by the Knesset building, home of the Israel Parliament and tour Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. In the afternoon carry on to Bethlehem and visit sites such as the Milk Grotto and the birthplace of Christianity, the Church or the Nativity. Overnight at Dan Boutique Jerusalem. |
Church of Nativity in Bethlehem |
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Day 4
Jerusalem This tour combines the earth’s lowest point, the Dead Sea, with one of the most famous sites in Jewish history, Massada. In the early morning hours, enjoy a sunrise climb up snake trail, or the same panoramic experience aboard a mountain cable car. Perched high atop a cliff overlooking the Dead Sea is the ruins of the well-appointed fortress of Massada, which was built by King Herod, and was used as a refuge for a Jewish faction resisting Roman rule. Visit Qumran - best known as the settlement nearest to the hiding place of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the caves of the sheer desert cliffs. Finish at a Dead Sea spa with a float in the famous and buoyant Dead Sea, renowned for its mineral content and rich black mud. Overnight at Dan Boutique Jerusalem. |
Masada and Dead Sea |
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Day 5
Tel Aviv Airport transfer with private vehicle and driver. Depart from Tel Aviv international airport - end of itinerary. Overnight at Depart. |
Tel Aviv |
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Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure – Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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