Foothills October 2025
Oct 27, 2025 to Nov 8, 2025
Israel
Join us as we explore the Holy Land of Israel!
What's included in this trip:
- Round Trip from San Francisco to Tel Aviv
- Hotels with breakfast & dinner daily
- lunches mentioned in the itinerary
- Meeting and assistance at the airport in Israel upon arrival with group flights
- Transfer between airport and hotels for passengers arriving and departing with group flights
- English-speaking guide throughout the tour
- Baggage handling, hotel taxes, service charges
- Tips to driver, guide, hotels
What's not included:
- Luggage fees at airport if applicable
- Travel Insurance (required): available at AIG Travel Guard
- Single occupancy
- Gifts/personal expenses
- Land Only passengers are not guaranteed airport meeting and assistance, including transfers to & from the airport
Itinerary:
Day 1: Monday, October 27: Flight to Israel
Day 2: Tuesday, October 28: Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV). Transfer to hotel in Netanya for overnight.
Day 3: Wednesday, October 29: 10:00 AM departure. Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, Falafel Lunch at Mazia’s, Megiddo, overnight at David’s Harp hotel in Tiberias.
Day 4: Thursday, October 30: Lunch box from hotel to be picked up in morning. Mt. Precipice overlook of Nazareth, Lunch, Zippori, Mt. Arbel lookout, Magdala, Dinner & Overnight at David’s Harp hotel in Tiberias.
Day 5: Friday, October 31: Jesus boat Museum, Sea of Galilee boat ride, Capernaum, Fish Lunch at David’s Harp, Mt. of Beatitudes, Kursi , Dinner & Overnight at David’s Harp hotel in Tiberias.
Day 6: Saturday, November 1: Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Lebanese lunch in Banias, Banias Falls, Mt. Bental, Valley of Tears. Dinner & overnight at David’s Harp hotel in Tiberias.
Day 7: Sunday, November 2: Jordan Valley, Beit Shean, Qumran, Lunch at Qumran, Masada. Overnight at David Resort & Spa hotel in Dead Sea.
Day 8: Monday, November 3:Ein Gedi, Mt. of Olives, Palm Sunday Road, Garden of Gethsemane, Lunch at Notre Dame hotel, Southern steps, City of David. Overnight at hotel in Jerusalem.
Day 9: Tuesday, November 4: Yad Vashem, Jaffa Gate, Upper Room, Cardo & Jewish quarter sites. Dinner & overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 10: Wednesday, November 5: 7:00 AM visit to Temple Mount, Pools of Bethesda, Antonia Fortress, Western Wall Tunnels, Valley of Ellah. Overnight at hotel in Jerusalem.
Day 11: Thursday, November 6: Shiloh, Garden Tomb. Overnight at hotel in Jerusalem.
Day 12: Friday, November 7: Check out of hotel in Jerusalem. Neot Kedumim (biblical gardens), Ayalon Institute, Drive to Tel Aviv. Overnight at hotel in Tel Aviv.
Day 13: Saturday, November 8: Early morning flight. Arrive home.
*Itinerary subject to change*
Flights:
Lufthansa#455 27OCT San Francisco – Frankfurt 3:40pm – 10:30am next day
Lufthansa#694 28OCT Frankfurt – Tel Aviv 2:15pm – 7:20pm
Swiss#257 08NOV Tel Aviv - Zurich 5:20am – 8:40am
Swiss#38 08NOV Zurich – San Francisco 1:15pm – 4:25pm
*Itinerary subject to change*
Basic Airport / Flight Information
- Your airline ticket will be issued electronically. When you arrive to the airport, please be prepared to present a passport to an airline representative in order to receive your boarding pass.
- All group seat assignments are under airport control. Seat assignments online are not available for groups. Pre-check in is not available to groups.
- You should arrive at the airport two hours before your flight departs.
- You are allowed one free checked bag and one free carry on.
Luggage (per person) limitations:
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Checked: weight = 50 pounds max
Maximum Size: total of length + width + depth = 62” - Carry-ons: you are allowed to bring one piece that will fit in an overhead compartment (up to 14”w x 22”h x 9” deep) plus a smaller piece that will fit under your seat (up to 10”w x 17”h x 9” deep).
- All carry-on luggage items such as liquids, gels and aerosols must be in 3.4 ounce (100ml) or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. There is not a limit on the types of liquids, gels and aerosols in your checked baggage.
- Hazardous materials see:
Booking:
Deposits and Payments: A non-refundable deposit of $300 is required from each traveler along with their reservation form to guarantee the booking as soon as possible. The remaining balance is due in 2-3 payments.
If using a credit card, a convenience fee (from 3.6% to 4%) will be added to the total.
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be made in writing to Yosher Tours. See Terms and Conditions for cancellation fees and policies.
Insurance: Travel insurance is also highly recommended and available at AIG: Travel Guard.
Passports: You must provide Yosher Tours a copy of your passport by May 27, 2025. Israel requires that your passport have an expiration date not less than 6 months after your date of departure from Israel (expires after May 8, 2026).