This special tour proposal covers most of the highlights of Israel, and top comfort. It includes sites and subjects relating to the Old Testament, the New Testament, Biblical Archaeology, and modern history. The tour is led by one of our top guides, in luxury level tour vehicle, providing in-depth explanations, with minimal walking, and setting unique and exciting activities and experiences. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience!
Our first day is devoted to sites in the Galilee and around the Sea of Galilee. We start with a visit to Capernaum, “Hometown of Jesus” according to the New Testament. Today Capernaum is an impressive archaeolical site that bears, among others, the biggest synagogue ever found in Israel. Nearby we visit Magdala, a site that also combines significant Jewish and Christian history, and next we head up to Nazareth, where we have a nice local lunch, and then review the finds at Roman era Sepphoris, before heading to Jerusalem!
Our full day tour of the holiest city in the world will begin with an introduction from Mount of Olives Viewpoint , and possibly have also a quick visit to Garden of Gethsemane. Your guide will than take you to the closest point possible, where you will continue into the Old City by foot, golfcart, or wheel chair. You will visit the Western wall, and possibly have a private tour of the Western Wall tunnels. After a lunch break you continue into the Christian Quarter and walk along parts of the Via Dolorosa to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Heading to the lowest dry place in the world, you will pass by Jericho and the Baptism site (qasr el-Yahud) and view the caves where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were found (Qumran). Next you will pass through the nature reserve of Ein Gedi, and possibly spot some local Ibex. The main focus will be on the mgnificant site of Masada, famed for its dramatic and trajic history. After appreciating the site you could continue for a lunch and a swim at the Dead Sea, and then head to Jerusalem or Tel-Aviv.
