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Best Of Israel
Jerusalem, Mount Zion, Dead Sea, Kibbutz, Capernaum, Nazareth, Haifa, Caesarea, Tel Aviv

Summary of Best of Israel

Dining Highlights
  • 8 Israeli breakfasts with juice
  • 2 three-course dinners
10 meals in total (See-day-by-day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights
  • The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches.
  • You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
Airport Transfers
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (Road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (Please ask your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(S) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
Please Note:
  • Departures 1st October will operate with a reverse itinerary due to Jewish holidays.
  • Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this tour.
Important Notice
Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation in Israel is constantly changing. Events in Israel coupled with the 'Travel Advisories' put out by various governments may at times necessitate changes to the brochured itinerary and accommodations and even tour cancellation. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information in this regard. You must accept these risks involved in travel to Israel and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.
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Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
Duration
10 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1Depart USAOvernight flight to Tel Aviv.
Day 2JerusalemYou are transferred to your hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy the day at leisure before a Welcome Drink with your Trafalgar Representative. Hotel: Dan Panorama
Day 3JerusalemWe make our way on to Yad Vashem, the Memorial to the six million martyrs of World War II. At the Israel Museum we will visit the Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls then we see the Knesset or Parliament, and the Givat Ram Campus of Hebrew University. Your evening is free. (Israeli Breakfast)
Day 4JerusalemWe visit the Tomb of King David and the room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion before reaching the Old City of Jerusalem. Walk through the newly restored Jewish Quarter to the Western Wall to see the Dome of the Rock. Later, we follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Later we stop at Mount Scopus and the Mount of Olives for a view of the Old City. (Israeli Breakfast)
Day 5JerusalemA full day at leisure in this fascinating city. (Israeli Breakfast)
Day 6KibbutzOur journey takes us through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth, passing Qumran to view the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada where we ascend by cable car, to tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans. Next we explore the excavations of Herod's Palace. We continue to our Kibbutz where we spend the next two nights. (Israeli Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Ein Gev (2 nights)
Day 7KibbutzWe begin the day with views of the Sea of Galilee from the former Syrian bunkers on the Golan Heights. Then continue to Capernaum , the old town of Jesus, and on to lovely Tiberias. Next to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and finally to Meggido to see the excavations of Solomon's Stables, before returning to our Kibbutz for dinner. (Israeli Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8Tel AvivWe stop at Tzfat to visit the ancient synagogue and Artists' colony, then to Acre to visit the Crypt of St. John and the underground crusader city. At Haifa we admire the views of the Bahai Shrine and visit the Persian Gardens before heading to Caesarea to view the Roman statues, the aqueduct and the Roman theatre. Our day ends in Tel Aviv. (Israeli Breakfast)Hotel: Dan Panorama (2 nights)
Day 9Tel AvivTel Aviv at leisure After breakfast this morning, enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this vibrant and exciting city. (Israeli Breakfast)
Day 10Return USAWe transfer you to Tel Aviv Airport for your return flight to America. (Israeli Breakfast)
Dates/Pricing
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DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
January 14, 2009$1,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
January 21, 2009$1,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
January 28, 2009$1,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
February 04, 2009$1,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
February 11, 2009$1,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
February 18, 2009$1,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
Disclaimer
* Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates. *** Please note: Land + Air inclusive tour prices are based from New York. For inclusive tour prices to your home city, please contact your Travel Agent. **** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  
 
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