Welcome to Israel & the Palestinian Territories

At the intersection of Asia, Europe and Africa – both geographically and culturally – Israel and the Palestinian Territories have been a meeting place of cultures, empires and religions since history began.

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Holy Sites

Cradle of Judaism and Christianity and sacred to Muslims and Baha’is, the Holy Land invites visitors to immerse themselves in the richness and variety of the region's religious traditions. Ancient Jewish sites include Jerusalem’s Western Wall and Byzantine-era synagogues adorned with sumptuous mosaics. The Roman-era synagogues around the Sea of Galilee may have been used by Jews and Christians before they diverged into separate faiths. Both Christian pilgrims and tourists can explore sites associated with Jesus’s birth (in Bethlehem), ministry (in Nazareth and around the Sea of Galilee) and crucifixion (in Jerusalem). For Muslims, only Mecca and Medina are holier than Jerusalem’s Al Haram Ash Sharif, known to Jews as the Temple Mount – perhaps the most contested site on earth.

Tel Aviv

Brash, forward-looking and unabashedly secular, Tel Aviv is a multicultural swirl of skyscrapers, bike paths, atmospheric cafes, stylish bistros and buff bods tanning on the sand. Tel Aviv may be a relatively new city by Israeli standards (it was first founded in 1909) but earned Unesco World Heritage status by virtue of its 1930s-style Bauhaus architecture. Israel's self-described 'start-up city', it is world-renowned as a tech hub and is home to some of the country's most happening firms – as well as myriad bars, pubs and clubs.

Archaeology

Thanks to the painstaking work of generations of archaeologists, modern-day visitors can explore the 10,000-year-old mud-brick relics of Jericho, enter into the world of David and Solomon in Jerusalem’s City of David, and twin a visit to Masada, with its dramatic tale of resistance to the mighty legions of Rome, with a tour of the thoroughfares and theatres of Beit She’an, still pulsing with Roman opulence. Many of the country’s most extraordinary finds are on display in Jerusalem’s Israel Museum.

Adventures in Nature

Few countries have so much geographic variety packed into such a small space. Distances are short, so you can relax on a Mediterranean beach one day, spend the next floating in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, and the day after that scuba diving in the Red Sea. Hikers can trek the length of the country on the Israel National Trail, splash through seasonal streams as they tumble towards the Jordan, explore spring-fed oases tucked into the arid bluffs above the Dead Sea, and explore the multicoloured sandstone formations of Makhtesh Ramon. Many trails are ideal for mountain biking.

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$117 Cultural & Theme Tours

Tel Aviv to Masada and Dead Sea Day Trip with Cable Car Ride

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: En Gedi Nature Reserve, Dead Sea RegionSee Ein Gedi natural reserve Stop At: Dead Sea, Dead Sea RegionFloat and mud yourself at the Dead sea Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Masada National Park, Masada, Dead Sea RegionVisit Masada Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
$118 Cultural & Theme Tours

Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Western Wall, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictVisit the Western (wailing) wallDuration: 20 minutesStop At: The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictVisit some of the stations of the Cross (Via Dolorosa)Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictWalk in the Old city of Jerusalem Duration: 3 hoursPass By: Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictOverview on Mt. of Olives Pass By: Garden of Gethsemane, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictView the Garden of Gethsemane Stop At: Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictVisit the Jewish Quarter Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Christian Quarter, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictVisit the Christian Quarter Duration: 1 hourStop At: Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictVisit the Church of Holy Sepulchre Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, West BankVisit the Church of Nativity Duration: 40 minutes
$108 Cultural & Theme Tours

Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: En Gedi Nature Reserve, Dead Sea RegionSee Ein Gedi natural reserve Pass By: Qumran Caves, Dead Sea Region, West BankSee Qumran caves where the Dead sea scrolls were found Stop At: Dead Sea, Dead Sea RegionFloat and mud yourself at the Dead sea Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Masada National Park, Masada, Dead Sea RegionVisit Masada Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
$92 Day Trips & Excursions

Nazareth, Tiberias, Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Tel Aviv

Set off  from Tel Aviv in your air-conditioned coach to the town of Nazareth, where you will visit popular Holy Land sites such as the Church of the Annunciation (where the Angel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary) and the Church of St Joseph’s Carpentry.Continuing north through the small village of Kafer Kana, your Holy Land day trip passes the Church of the Multiplication by the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus’ miracle of the loaves and fishes and the feeding of the 5,000 took place.Stop on the shores of the Sea of Galilee to explore the ancient fishing village of Capernaum, and discover the ruins of the celebrated great Synagogue where Jesus first taught his followers.Finally, travel via the coastal city of Tiberias to reach Yardenit – a sacred site at the southern end of the Sea of Galilee where the River Jordan flows down to meet the Dead Sea. Many Christian visitors to the region feel a deep connection to the River Jordan; as such it is possible to be baptized here, as part of the tour.  Passing the stunning Mt. Tabor, your tour returns to Tel Aviv.Whatever your religion, no trip to Israel is complete without seeing these Holy Land places of such historical and cultural importance!
$131 Day Trips & Excursions

Israel Day Tour of Old City Jerusalem, Dead Sea from Tel Aviv

Begin with a pickup by climate-controlled coach from your Tel Aviv hotel, and travel to Jerusalem to begin your day trip. After entering through the city walls, see the famous Western Wall (Wailing Wall) which functions as an open-air synagogue for thousands of worshippers, before walking the pilgrimage route of the Via Dolorosa. Look out for the 14 Stations of the Cross as you trace Jesus' steps to the site of his crucifixion at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.After, your air-conditioned coach will be ready to pick you up, and in just under an hour you'll be at the Dead Sea for some relaxation time. Here you will have approximately two hours to walk around the mineral beach and enjoy the surreal experience of floating in the salt-rich water, 400m (1,312 ft) below sea level! Don't miss the chance to have a mud bath in the world's richest source of natural salts. Your highlights of Israel day trip will head back to Tel Aviv, seeing the historical city of Jericho (City of Palm Trees) en-route.  Combining ancient and natural wonders, Israel's top day trip is not to be missed!
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Jerusalem Three Religions Holy City Guided Walking Tour

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: SANDEMANs NEW Europe - Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictMeet your guide at the walls of Old Jerusalem and set off on your walking tour. As you work your way through the bustling lanes, learn about Jerusalem’s 3,000-year and more history, and how it became a spiritual center for Christianity, Judaism and Islam.Stop At: Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictWalk up to the Temple Mount and marvel at the stunning, gold-covered Dome of the Rock, a Muslim shrine believed to mark where the Prophet Mohammed rose to heaven. As you admire the building, learn how it stands on a site revered by Jews as the original location of the First and Second Jewish Temples and the place where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac.Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Al Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictAdmire the beautiful Dome of the Chain and Al Aqsa MosqueDuration: 25 minutesStop At: Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictSee the Dome of the rock and admire its architecture and patterned mosaics.Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Western Wall, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictWalk to the Western Wall (Wailing Wall) at the base of the Mount.Drink in the scenes around the wall as your guide explains why it is a site of pilgrimage for Jews.Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Christian Quarter, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictContinue to the Christian quarter and walk along part of the Via Dolorosa, the path that, according to Christians, Jesus took to Calvary.Duration: 25 minutesStop At: The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictSee some of the Stations of the CrossDuration: 25 minutesStop At: Eglise du Saint-Sepulcre, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictVisit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, reputedly built on the site of his crucifixion.Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Mount Zion, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictHead to Mt Zion outside the walls and visit the Hall of the Last Supper, a 12th-century room said to stand where Jesus had his last meal with his disciples. Duration: 25 minutesStop At: King David's Tomb, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictVisit the Tomb of King David, viewed by Jews as the burial place of the second king of Israel. Duration: 25 minutesPass By: Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem DistrictAfter your visit, walk back to the city walls, where your tour comes to an end.
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