Globus Israel Escape(KQCX)
8 Day Tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
Begin your
Israel Escape in
Tel Aviv and enjoy a welcome dinner together with your Tour Director and traveling companions. In Jaffa walk around the beautifully restored port—starting point for medieval pilgrimages to Jerusalem. Continue your guided tour of Israel through the Holy Land to Caesarea, and journey to
Nazareth in Galilee to visit the
Church of the Annunciation. Stop in Cana—site of Jesus’ wedding miracle turning water into wine—on your way to historical Haifa. A wealth of fascinating visits await you: the Baha’i Shrine; the Mount of Beatitudes, and Capernaum—all sites where the story of Jesus unfolded, the Valley of Elah where David slew Goliath, the Valley of Ayalon to hear the story of Samson and Delilah, and a serene cruise on the Sea of Galilee. You’ll also visit the birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem.Stay four nights in
Jerusalem to discover this symbolic city. Embark on a moving excursion to Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. Visit the Israel Museum containing the Shrine of the Book, and the
Dead Sea Scrolls—the oldest biblical manuscripts in the world. Visit the Old City, the Garden Tomb, and take in the view from the Mount of Olives. See the Garden of Gethsemane, follow the Stations of the Cross along the
Via Dolorosa, and visit the
Church of the Holy Sepulchre at the site of the crucifixion. View the Temple Mount and the
Dome of the Rock mosque, and visit the
Western Wall, the most holy shrine in the Jewish religion. Also visit the fortress of Masada—a historic site for Jewish faith. The experience of floating in the buoyant salt waters of the Dead Sea enriches the wonderful memories already collected during your inspirational Israel Escape!
Itinerary (2023)
Day 1 | ARRIVE IN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL |
| Welcome to Tel Aviv! This evening, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner. (D) |
Day 2 | TEL AVIV–JAFFA–CAESAREA–NAZARETH–CANA–HAIFA |
| JAFFA Walking tour of the ancient port.CAESAREA Visit the Roman Amphitheater and the Crusader fortress. NAZARETH Visit the Church of the Annunciation.CANA Visit the site of the first miracle en route to Haifa. (B,D) 124 mi/200 km |
Day 3 | HAIFA. EXCURSION TO THE MOUNT OF BEATITUDES–CAPERNAUM–SEA OF GALILEE |
| HAIFA Visit the Baha’i Shrine. MOUNT OF BEATITUDES Visit site where Jesus delivered his sermon.CAPERNAUM Visit the site where Jesus recruited his followers.RIVER JORDAN Visit a baptismal site.SEA OF GALILEE Take pictures of Lake Tiberias from the panoramic point before embarking on a [LF] scenic cruise. (B,D) 124 mi/ 200 km |
Day 4 | HAIFA–VALLEY OF ELAH–LATRUN–BETHLEHEM–JERUSALEM |
| LATRUN AREA Take pictures at the site of David’s victory over Goliath, and visit the Monastery of the Trappist Monks. BETHLEHEM Orientation and visit to the Church of Nativity. (B) 112 mi/ 180 km |
Day 5 | JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO THE ISRAEL MUSEUM, YAD VASHEM, AND MOUNT ZION |
| JERUSALEM Visit the Israel Museum and Yad Vashem Memorial. Guided walking tour of Mount Zion, visit the Upper Room and the Tomb of King David. (B,D) |
Day 6 | JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO THE OLD CITY |
| JERUSALEM Guided walking tour of the Old City includes Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethsemane. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Stop at the Western Wall. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Jerusalem with a special dinner and lights show. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus |
Day 7 | JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO MASADA AND THE DEAD SEA |
| MASADA Ride a cable car and visit the cliff-top fortress.DEAD SEA Experience the buoyancy of floating on the waters of the Dead Sea. Farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 137 mi/220 km |
Day 8 | JERUSALEM |
| Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Tel Aviv.) (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 5 three-course dinners
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KQC - Israel Escape
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Globus Pricing Details
All Escapes by Globus tours and departures are excluded from the following Globus discounts: Book Early & Save, Welcome Back Credit, Second Tour discount and Small Group discount.