Holyland Highlights, Spanish-speaking guide (Thursday)
Holyland Highlights, Spanish-speaking guide (Thursday)
8 Days Starting and ending in Tel Aviv, Israel
Visiting: Jerusalem, Tiberias, Tel Aviv
Tour operator:
Tour code:
119309
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
10-
Tour operated in:
, SpanishInterests:
Cultural, History, Religion and Spiritual, Special Guest Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Israel with the "Holyland Highlights" tour, guided by a Spanish-speaking expert. This 8-day adventure takes you through the heart of Israel, starting in the vibrant city of Jerusalem, where you'll explore historical and religious landmarks such as the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Visit Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity, and travel through the picturesque Galilee region, stopping in Nazareth and Tiberias. Discover the ancient ruins of Caesarea, the fortified city of Acre, and the bustling city of Haifa. Conclude your trip in the modern, lively city of Tel Aviv. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, daily breakfasts, and select dinners, with all transfers and entrance fees included.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Tel Aviv- Jerusalem (60 Kms – 1 Hr)
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Prima Park Hotel or similar 3*, Lady Stern Hotel or similar 4*
Upon arriving at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport you’ll meet your tour representative, who will be waiting for you after passport control holding a sign with your name on it. Our representative will guide you to pick up your luggage and then escort you through customs to meet your driver, who will transfer you to your hotel in Jerusalem. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, becoming acquainted with your vibrant new surroundings..
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 2 : Jerusalem – Bethlehem - Jerusalem (20 Kms – 2 Hrs)
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Prima Park Hotel or similar 3*, Lady Stern Hotel or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel and then head out to the New City of Jerusalem. Visit the Sanctuary of the Book in the Museum of Israel, where you can see the manuscripts of the Dead Sea, as well as a model of what the city of Jerusalem looked like in the time of Jesus. Later, enjoy a view of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem before continuing towards Ein Karem, a picturesque neighbourhood on the outskirts of the city, to visit the Sanctuary of John the Baptist. From there, proceed to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the six million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust. Established in 1953, it is located at the foot of Mt. Herzl. In the afternoon, travel to Bethlehem and step into the Church of the Nativity, the Grotto of the Nativity, and the grottoes of Saint Jerome and Saint Joseph. Return to Jerusalem for an optional dinner and to spend the night in the hotel.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 3 : Jerusalem: Old City
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Prima Park Hotel or similar 3*, Lady Stern Hotel or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel and drive via Mount Scopus to the Mount of Olives, from where you can admire a wonderful view of the Old City of Jerusalem, which is where you will head next. Continue then to the garden of Gethsemane, brimming with olive trees, and see the Basilica of all Nations. Then delve into the Old City and visit the Western Wall (also known as the ‘Wailing Wall’), from where you can appreciate the Temple Esplanade. Proceed to walk along the Via Dolorosa all the way to the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre. Later in the day, visit Mount Zion, the Abbey of the Dormition, the Tomb of King David, and the Cenacle (the room where the Last Supper took place). At the end of the visit, return to Jerusalem for an optional dinner.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 4 : Jerusalem – Tiberias – Galilee/Tiberias (200 Kms – 2.5 Hrs)
Location: Tiberias
Accommodation Name: Plaza Nazareth or similar 3*, Ramada Nazareth or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, drive through the Judean Desert and the Jordan Valley and appreciate the stunning views of the Mount of Temptations along the way. Travel through the valley from the Jordan River up to Beit Shean, a city with a lot of history, being of strategic importance due to its geographical location. Here you will visit the ancient excavations and learn about the many things that here occurred over the centuries. Continue to Yardenit, where Jesus was baptised in the Jordan River, and then drive up into to the Golan Heights to stop in Safed, a famous hub of Kabala, to visit some of its ancient synagogues and Artist Colony. Late in the afternoon, check in to your hotel in Tiberias and wrap up the day with dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Galilee/Tiberias.
Day 5 : Galilee – Nazareth – Galilee/Tiberias (50 Kms – 1 Hr)
Location: Tiberias
Accommodation Name: Plaza Nazareth or similar 3*, Ramada Nazareth or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Recharge your energies with breakfast at the hotel and depart to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and a number of other holy places. Next we proceed to Tabgha, where you’ll visit the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish. Continue then to Capernaum, the most important ministry of the last four years of Jesus’ life. Explore the ruins of an ancient synagogue dating back to the 2nd century. Later, proceed to the city of Tiberias, located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Enjoy a brief visit to a local Diamond Factory, the second most important industry in the country. At the end of the visit, return to Tiberias for dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Galilee/Tiberias.
Day 6 : Galilee – Acre – Haifa – Caesarea – Tel Aviv (124 Kms - 2 Hrs)
Location: Tel Aviv
Accommodation Name: Maxim Hotel or similar 3*, Crowne Plaza or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a leisurely drive to the city of Acre, where you’ll visit the fortified city of the Crusaders and from where you can appreciate the walls of the ancient city. Continue then with a tour of the city of Haifa, located on the slopes of Mount Carmel, from the top of which you’ll get to enjoy a beautiful view of the Bahai Temple and its Persian Gardens. Then proceed to Caesarea, a Roman city from the times of King Herod, famous for its grand architecture and port, whose importance lasted until the time of the Crusaders. Finally drive southwards along the coast to Tel Aviv. Upon arrival, enjoy a brief tour of Tel Aviv and its southern part, Jaffa, once an independent city before fusing with Tel Aviv. Then check in to your hotel, where you can have an optional dinner.
Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Day 7 : Tel Aviv (Optional Tour: Masada)
Location: Tel Aviv
Accommodation Name: Maxim Hotel or similar 3*, Crowne Plaza or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Have breakfast at the hotel and then enjoy a full day to yourself in which you get to explore Tel Aviv and the surrounding areas at your own rhythm. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also join an optional tour to Masada and the Dead Sea: drive to the Dead Sea via Arad and then turn south to Masada, Israel’s foremost archaeological site. Ascend via cable-car to for a thorough visit during which you will learn about the rituals, politics and culture of the people who inhabited this desert fortress, the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, the bathhouse and the cisterns, and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea from the top of the hill. Descend then to the lowest place on earth: the Dead Sea. Experience the mineral-rich black mud and float in its salty waters. At the end of the visit, drive back to Tel Aviv for an optional dinner and later spend the night in the hotel.
Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Day 8 : Departure Tel Aviv
Location: Tel Aviv
Meals Included: Breakfast
We have reached the last day of the tour! Enjoy one final breakfast before your transfer takes you to the airport to catch your flight back home
Breakfast included.
What's Included
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Tour Guide
Operated with a shared Spanish-speaking guide for the duration of the tour.
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Accommodation
7 nights’ accommodation in various hotels: Prima Park Hotel or similar in Jerusalem, Plaza Nazareth or similar in Galilee/Tiberias, and Maxim Hotel or similar in Tel Aviv.
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Meals
7 breakfasts and 2 dinners (Day 4, 5).
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Transport
Transfer from/to the airport on arrival and departure on a shared basis, and sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned motor coach.
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Entrance Fees and Activities
All entrance fees and visits indicated as included in the itinerary: visit to the Sanctuary of the Book in the Museum of Israel, the Sanctuary of Saint John the Baptist and Yad Vashem, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Basilica of all Nations, the Western Wall, the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher, Mount Zion, the Abbey of the Dormition and the Tomb of King David in Jerusalem; visit to the Church of the Nativity, the Grotto of the Nativity, the grottoes of Saint Jerome and Saint Joseph in Bethlehem; visit to the excavations in Beit Shean; visit to the ancient synagogues and the Colony of Artists in Safed; visit to the Church of the Annunciation and other holy places in Nazareth; visit the ruins of an ancient synagogue in Capernaum; visit to the Diamond Factory in Tiberias; visit to the fortified city of the Crusaders in Acre.
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Other
Assistance at the airport upon arrival.
What's Not Included
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Porterage
Porterage at the airport.
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Tips
Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
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Meals
Lunches and beverages with meals.
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Insurance
Travel, medical, or baggage insurance.
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Optional Tours
Optional tours and activities.
Requirements
Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in Israel. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings or at the Western Wall. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.
Please Note
- Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible changes of hotels and/or itinerary
- Please take note that Entrance to Yad Vashem is not permitted for children 0 to 10 years.
- Hotel early check-out, early check-in, late check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms are all subject to availability and not guaranteed
- Please note that hotel classification is as per Israeli standards.
- No refunds for unused services. Splitting the package is not allowed.
- Please note that Single rooms are available on request.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-3 Jerusalem:
- Standard Hotel Category = Prima Park Hotel or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Lady Stern Hotel or similar 4*
Day 4-5 Galilee/Tiberias:
- Standard Hotel Category = Plaza Nazaterh or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Ramada Nazaterh or similar 4*
Day 6-7 Tel Aviv:
- Standard Hotel Category = Maxim Hotel or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Crowne Plaza or similar 4*
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably with transfers from/to the airport on arrival and departure on a shared basis, and enjoy sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned motor coach throughout the tour.
Accommodation
Enjoy 7 nights’ accommodation with options ranging from standard 3-star hotels like Prima Park Hotel in Jerusalem, Plaza Nazareth in Galilee, and Maxim Hotel in Tel Aviv, to superior 4-star hotels such as Lady Stern Hotel, Ramada Nazareth, and Crowne Plaza.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-3 Jerusalem:
- Standard Hotel Category = Prima Park Hotel or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Lady Stern Hotel or similar 4*
Day 4-5 Galilee/Tiberias:
- Standard Hotel Category = Plaza Nazaterh or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Ramada Nazaterh or similar 4*
Day 6-7 Tel Aviv:
- Standard Hotel Category = Maxim Hotel or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Crowne Plaza or similar 4*
Check out our Q&As
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What type of guide will be provided during the tour?
The tour will be operated with a shared Spanish-speaking guide for the duration of the tour.
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What kind of accommodation is included in the tour?
The tour includes 7 nights’ accommodation with options for standard and superior hotel categories. In Jerusalem, you can stay at Prima Park Hotel (3*) or Lady Stern Hotel (4*). In Galilee/Tiberias, the options are Plaza Nazareth (3*) or Ramada Nazareth (4*). In Tel Aviv, you can choose between Maxim Hotel (3*) or Crowne Plaza (4*).
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 7 breakfasts and 2 dinners on Day 4 and Day 5.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
Transportation includes transfer from/to the airport on arrival and departure on a shared basis, and sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned motor coach.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Yes, all entrance fees and visits indicated in the itinerary are included. This includes visits to the Sanctuary of the Book in the Museum of Israel, the Sanctuary of Saint John the Baptist, Yad Vashem, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Basilica of all Nations, the Western Wall, the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher, Mount Zion, the Abbey of the Dormition, the Tomb of King David in Jerusalem, the Church of the Nativity, the Grotto of the Nativity, the grottoes of Saint Jerome and Saint Joseph in Bethlehem, the excavations in Beit Shean, the ancient synagogues and the Colony of Artists in Safed, the Church of the Annunciation and other holy places in Nazareth, the ruins of an ancient synagogue in Capernaum, the Diamond Factory in Tiberias, and the fortified city of the Crusaders in Acre.
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What assistance is provided upon arrival at the airport?
Assistance at the airport upon arrival is included in the tour package.
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Are there any optional tours available during the trip?
Yes, on Day 7, there is an optional tour to Masada and the Dead Sea.
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What should I wear when visiting religious sites during the tour?
Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings, or at the Western Wall. Comfortable and light clothing is best suited for travel in the warm months, and warm clothing is recommended for the colder months.
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Are there any age restrictions for visiting certain sites?
Yes, entrance to Yad Vashem is not permitted for children aged 0 to 10 years.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of holiday travel charges.
Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.