*This tour is physically demanding. You’ll be walking 2-5 miles a day on uneven ground, hilly trails and challenging stairways, including bus travel on winding roads. You should be in good physical condition before we leave. We don’t recommend the tour for people needing wheelchairs, walkers or for young children as most sites lack handicapped access. Please consult your physician before registering if you are pregnant, suffer from back or leg-related ailments, car or air sickness, or any chronic illnesses.
*As of May 20, 2022 Israel does not require testing or to be vaccinated to enter the country.
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Day 1: Sun., Nov 27: Depart San Francisco (SFO) for Tel Aviv
Day 2: Mon., Nov 28: For all travelers, arrive at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV). Hotel Ramada Hadera
Day 3: Tues., Nov 29: Caesarea & Aqueduct, Mt. Carmel, Falafel lunch, Megiddo. Hotel Ramada, Hadera. Includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 4: Wed., Nov 30: Nazareth, Synagogue Church, Church of the Annunciation, Sepphoris, Mt. Arbel. Hotel Kibbutz Ein Gev. Includes Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 5: Thurs., Dec 1: Sea of Galilee Boat Ride, Capernaum, Magdala, St. Peter’s fish lunch, Mt. of Beatitudes, Land of Gadarenes, Baptism in the Sea of Galilee. Hotel Ein Gev. Includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 6: Fri., Dec 2: Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Lebanese lunch, Banias Falls, Golan Heights, Valley of Tears. Hotel Ein Gev. Includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 7: Sat., Dec 3: Jordan River Valley, Beit Shean, Gideon’s Spring, Qumran, Dead Sea. David Resort. Includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 8: Sun., Dec 4: Masada, Ein Gedi, Abraham's Tent, Jerusalem, Mt. of Olives, Palm Sunday Road, Dominus Flevit. Hotel Dan Panorama. Includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 9: Mon., Dec 5: Jaffa Gate, Ramparts Wall Walk, Upper Room, The Cardo, Broad Wall, The Western (“Wailing”) Wall, South Temple Steps, Israel Museum. Hotel Dan Panorama. Includes Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 10: Tues., Dec 6: Samaria: Bethel, Shiloh. Hotel Dan Panorama. Includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 11: Wed., Dec 7: Free Day. Hotel Dan Panorama. Includes Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 12: Thurs., Dec 8: Temple Mount, Antonia Fortress, Pool of Bethesda, Garden of Gethsemane, Garden Tomb, free afternoon, farewell dinner. Includes Breakfast and Dinner. Transfer to airport if returning home or overnight at the Dan Panorama Hotel if you are going on the extension to Jordan.
Day 13: Friday., Dec 9: Arrive Home.
Sunday, Nov 27 – Thursday, Dec 8: 12-day Israel Tour, see itinerary
Friday, Dec 9: Depart Jerusalem, Elah Valley, Be’er Sheva, Ramon Crater to Aqaba. Overnight Movenpick Spa & Tala Bay Resort Aqaba. Includes Breakfast and Dinner.
Saturday, Dec 10: Full day in Aqaba. Glass bottom boat ride, lunch and snorkeling. Overnight Movenpick Spa & Tala Bay Resort Aqaba. Includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Sunday, Dec 11: Wadi Rum with Jeep and camel rides, Bedouin lunch, drive to Petra, visit Wadi Musa and Petra visitor’s center. Overnight at Petra Guest House. Includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Monday, Dec 12: Petra (full day). Overnight at Petra Guest House, Includes Breakfast and Dinner.
Tuesday, Dec 13: Mt. Nebo, Madaba and Tall El Hammam before crossing Allenby into Israel. Farewell Dinner. Flight home.
Wednesday, Dec 14: Arrive home
Flights from the USA
November 27, 2022
United#954
Departs San Francisco at 8:05 PM, Arrives in Tel Aviv at 7:50 PM, the next day.
For those without extension:
December 9, 2022
United #955 Departs Tel Aviv at 8:05 PM Arrives at San Francisco at 6:00 AM.
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For those with the Extension:
December 14, 2022
United#955 Departs Tel Aviv at 12:55 AM, Arrives at San Francisco at 6:00 AM.
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Basic Airport / Flight Information
Luggage (per person) limitations:
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS: A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required from each traveler along with their reservation form to guarantee the booking as soon as possible. The remaining balance is due in 3 payments.
The first payment of $1,900 is due on June 27, 2022.
The second payment of $1,900 is due on August 27, 2022.
The final payment of $895 is due on October 27, 2022.
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS: A non-refundable deposit of $200 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 payments.
The first payment of $1,900 is due on June 27, 2022.
The second payment of $1,395 is due on August 27, 2022.
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS: A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required from each traveler along with their reservation form to guarantee the booking as soon as possible. The remaining balance is due in 3 payments.
The first payment of $2,700 is due on June 27, 2022.
The second payment of $2,700 is due on August 27, 2022.
The final payment of $1,190 is due on October 27, 2022.