Grand Israel
Grand Israel
Grand Israel
12 Days Starting in Tel Aviv, Israel and ending in Jerusalem, Israel
Visiting: Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Safed, Jerusalem
Tour operator:
Tour code:
IndTur38
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 35
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, History, Religion and Spiritual, Ruins-Archaeology
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Grand Israel" tour and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Israel. Begin your journey in Tel Aviv, exploring the Armored Corps Museum, Beit Guvrin National Park, and the Ayalon Institute. Discover the ancient port city of Jaffa and the Roman ruins in Caesarea. Experience the natural beauty of Rosh Hanikra's underwater grottoes and the historical significance of Masada. Enjoy comfortable stays in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and a unique Kibbutz guesthouse. Travel in comfort with guided drives and a Jeep tour at the foot of the Golan Heights. This tour offers a perfect blend of historical, cultural, and natural wonders.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Tel Aviv Arrival
Location: Tel Aviv
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Welcome to Israel! Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv. The balance of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Day 2: Latrun - Beit Guvrin - Ayalon Institue - Weizmann House (B/-/-)
Location: Tel Aviv
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, youll drive to Latrun to visit the Armored Corps Museum and memorial, also considered as 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 caves. Proceed to Ayalon Institute, once a secret underground ammunition factory established by the \"Haganah,\" who were the Jewish underground movement before May 1948. Continue to Weizmann House in Rehovot built-in 1936, the private home and later the formal residence of Dr. Chaim Weizmann, the first president of the state of Israel and founder of the Weizmann Institute of Science. Visit the house with its impressive structure and fascinating gardens, which now form part of the Weizmann Institute of Science. Learn the story of Dr. Chaim Weizmann, an outstanding scientist, and head of the Zionist movement for over 30 years
Overnight Tel Aviv
Day 3: Tel Aviv – Diaspora Museum – Old Jaffa (B/-/-)
Location: Tel Aviv
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning after breakfast, visit Beit Hatfutsot, the Diaspora Museum, drive around the main streets of Tel Aviv, the center of business and entertainment in Israel. Also known as the \"White City,\" Tel Aviv was declared as a UNESCO world heritage site for its collection of over 4,000 Bauhaus style buildings. Stop at Rabin Square, the site of the assassination of Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin in 1995. Continue to Old Jaffa, one of the oldest port cities in the world; visit the ancient ruins and walk along the Artist's Quarter. Visit Neve Tzedek, the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv built-in 1887, followed by Nachalat Binyamin, the pedestrian mall of the city where you can enjoy live street music, arts, crafts, and handmade jewelry.
Overnight Tel Aviv
Day 4: Tel Aviv (B/-/-)
Location: Tel Aviv
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy your full day at leisure exploring the city at your own pace.
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Day 5: Caesarea – Haifa – Acre – Rosh Hanikra (B/L/D)
Location: Caesarea
Accommodation Name: Kibbutz guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region; see the excavations of the Crusader-era city, the Roman port, aqueduct, and the amphitheater that has been restored to its former glory 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 coming to Israel at the time of the British Mandate. Drive to Acre, the Old City 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 underwater grottoes and admire the spectacular natural formations.
Overnight at a Kibbutz guesthouse
Day 6: Safed – Golan Heights – Tel Hai (B/-/D)
Location: Safed
Accommodation Name: Kibbutz
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
In the morning after breakfast, youll drive to Safed, one of the four holy cities in Israel and the center of the Kabbalah movement; visit the Caro and Ari synagogues.
Stroll through the narrow alleyways and visit the picturesque Artist Quarter. Next, enjoy a Jeep tour at the foot of the Golan. Continue to the Golan Heights; stop at Gadot overlook, the memorial for the fallen 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 Quneitra, and the Syrian territory. Drive to Tel Hai; see the Roaring Lion Monument and learn about the heroic battle of Joseph Trumpeldor and his comrades in 1920. Meet with a Kibbutz member and learn about their unique lifestyle.
Overnight at a Kibbutz
Day 7: Tiberias – Beit Shean – Beit Alpha – Gan Hashlosha – Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, start the day with a drive to Tiberias to visit Rambams 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
Day 8: Kotel Tunnels – Sephardic Synagogues – Davidson Center – Tower Of David
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning start your day with a visit to 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 and 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
Day 9: Yad Vashem – Mt. Herzl – Ammunition Hill – Israel Museum
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, enjoy seeing the Bar Mitzvah Ceremonies at the Western Wall. 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, Israels official memorial to the Holocaust. Visit Ammunition Hill, a former Jordanian army stronghold, conquered by the Israeli army in the six-day war, and later converted into a national memorial site and museum. Drive by the Knesset, Israels parliament, and see the Menorah with the biblical emblems. Next, visit Israel Museum, 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
Day 10: Qumran - Massada - Dead Sea – Jerusalem (B/-/-)
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast youll drive through the Judaean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth at almost 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. Stop at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. Ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 AD. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea; Cover yourself with the mineral-rich mud and experience a swim in the Dead Sea**, which many believe offers therapeutic effects
Overnight Jerusalem
Day 11: Jerusalem (B/-/-)
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy your full day at leisure exploring the city at your own pace.
Overnight in Jerusalem
Day 12: Jerusalem - Ben Gurion Airport - Usa / Canada (B/-/-)
Location: Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, after breakfast, you will be transferred back to the International Airport for your onward flight
Note: Program sequence is subject to change without advance notice.
What's Included
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Airport Transfers
Travel in comfort with transfers from Ben Gurion Airport.
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Guided Tours
Guided drives to various historical and cultural sites, including a Jeep tour at the foot of the Golan.
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Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, with overnights at a Kibbutz guesthouse.
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Meals
Daily breakfast is included, with additional meals provided on specific days as per the itinerary.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to all listed attractions and sites are included.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights to and from Israel are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
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Optional Activities
Any optional activities or tours not listed in the itinerary are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with transfers from Ben Gurion Airport, guided drives to various historical and cultural sites, and a Jeep tour at the foot of the Golan.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, with overnights at a Kibbutz guesthouse, providing a unique and authentic experience.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
Travel in comfort with transfers from Ben Gurion Airport, guided drives to various historical and cultural sites, and a Jeep tour at the foot of the Golan.
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What unique experiences are included in the Golan Heights visit?
You will enjoy a Jeep tour at the foot of the Golan, visit Gadot overlook, view the monument built in honor of the Alexandroni Brigade, and have a magnificent observation point over the city of Quneitra and the Syrian territory.
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What can I expect during the visit to Masada?
You will ascend by cable car to tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 AD, and then descend by cable car.
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What will we do in Safed?
In Safed, you will visit the Caro and Ari synagogues, stroll through the narrow alleyways, and visit the picturesque Artist Quarter.
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What is the significance of the visit to Beit Shean?
In Beit Shean, known as 'Scythopolis,' you will see the fascinating excavated remains from Roman and Byzantine periods.
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What activities are included in the visit to the Dead Sea?
You will cover yourself with the mineral-rich mud and experience a swim in the Dead Sea, which many believe offers therapeutic effects.
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What will we see in Tel Aviv?
In Tel Aviv, you will visit Beit Hatfutsot, the Diaspora Museum, drive around the main streets, stop at Rabin Square, visit Old Jaffa, Neve Tzedek, and Nachalat Binyamin.
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What type of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will enjoy comfortable stays in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, with overnights at a Kibbutz guesthouse, providing a unique and authentic experience.
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What is included in the visit to Caesarea?
In Caesarea, you will see the excavations of the Crusader-era city, the Roman port, aqueduct, and the amphitheater that has been restored to its former glory as a concert venue.
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What historical sites will we visit in Jerusalem?
In Jerusalem, you will visit the Tomb of King David, the Western Wall Tunnels, the archaeological park at Davidson Center, the Tower of David Museum, Yad Vashem, Mount Herzl, Ammunition Hill, and the Israel Museum.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
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If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.
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Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?
In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of indus travels charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.