First Day: Jerusalem Old and New
Tour begins with a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Continue for a walking tour of the Old City which includes Mount Zion, the Cardo, Via Dolorosa (The Stations of the Cross), the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Western (Wailing) Wall. In the afternoon, visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum.
Second Day: Massada and Dead Sea Excursion
Drive via the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea area. Visit Massada, the fortress of King Herod and the last stronghold of the Zealots. Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea (the lowest point on earth) to Ein Gedi Spa to enjoy its therapeutic qualities as the rich mineral hot springs, the therapeutic mud and to enjoy the unique experience of floating on the rich mineral water of the Dead Sea.
Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit king David's tomb, the room of last supper and the dormition abbey; Enter the old city and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish wailing wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the church of holy Sepulchre. Drive through the Judean desert to the dead sea. Stop for relaxation at one of the resorts on the shores of the dead sea; Enjoy the opportunity to float in the dead sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic dead sea mud. Return to point of departure.
Descend to the Judean Desert and view the Inn of the Good Samaritan. Enter Jericho - the oldest city in the world. Visit the mound of Ancient Jericho where 25 ancient cities were uncovered. Stop at Zacheaus Sycamore and overview the Palace of Hisham. Tour ends at 13.00 in the Old city of Jerusalem
Observa las históricas ruinas romanas y de los cruzados, disfruta de una impresionante bahía en la costa mediterránea y sorpréndete viendo las anomalías geológicas naturales de este recorrido por Cesarea, Acre y las grutas de Rosh Hanikra.
Comienza tu viaje en la carretera costera hacia Cesarea para visitar las ruinas romanas y de los cruzados. Continúa a través de Haifa para disfrutar de una vista panorámica de la bahía de Haifa, el único puerto natural de la costa mediterránea de Israel. Pasa por la ciudad más septentrional de la costa, Nahariya, hasta Rosh Hanikra, para vislumbrar la frontera libanesa y visitar las impresionantes grutas, una red de pequeños túneles formados por el roce del mar contra los acantilados blandos.
Retorna a lo largo de la costa de el Mediterráneo hasta Acre para visitar la ciudad subterránea de los cruzados y la cripta. Pasea por el casco antiguo para ver el Mercado Oriental, la Mezquita árabe y el Puerto Viejo y vuelve al punto de partida.
Disfruta de un día entero en la ciudad santa de Jerusalén con esta visita guiada que te acercará a los lugares más importantes de esta ciudad histórica. El itinerario incluye la visita al monte de los Olivos, la entrada a la Ciudad Vieja, donde podrás ver el Muro de las Lamentaciones, la excursión por el barrio cristiano, un paseo por la Vía Dolorosa y también la visita a la iglesia del Santo Sepulcro. En Nueva Jerusalén pasaremos por la Knéset y el Yad Vashem, la institución oficial israelí constituida en memoria de las víctimas del Holocausto.
El monte de los Olivos ofrece unas vistas panorámicas sobre la ciudad. Su nombre se debe a los huertos de olivos que en otros tiempos cubrían sus tierras, y en él también podemos encontrar un cementerio judío de hace más de tres mil años. Nos dirigiremos hacia la Ciudad Vieja para que observes de cerca el Muro de las Lamentaciones, o Kotel. Con una altura de casi veinte metros, este vestigio del Templo de Jerusalén es algo digno de ver. En el barrio cristiano visitaremos su principal atracción, la iglesia del Santo Sepulcro. Aquí es donde se piensa que Jesús fue crucificado y sepultado. Camina por la Vía Dolorosa, por donde se cree que Jesús cargó con la cruz de camino a su crucifixión. Una vez en Nueva Jerusalén visitaremos la Knéset, o el parlamento de Israel, y nos tomaremos un momento de reflexión en el Yad Vashem, que conmemora las víctimas del Holocausto.
Visit the Diaspora museum ; Drive around the main streets of Tel Aviv, center of business and entertainment of Israel, also known as the "White City" and declared by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site . Stop at Rabin's square, place of assassination of prime minister Itzhak Rabin. Continue to Old Jaffa, an 8000 year old port city; Visit the ancient ruins and walk along the restored artists' quarter. Visit Neve Tzedek, the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv, built in 1887 and Nahalat Benyamin, the pedestrian street of the city with its musicians, handmade jewellery and artifacts. Next, stop at Sheinkin, the lively and colorful street specially known with the unique shops, café life and youthful ambiance. Return to point of departure.
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This two day tour with overnight B&B stay begins with a day in Jerusalem. See the Old City sites including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Via Dolorosa, Western Wall and the colorful ancient market. Drive through the new city of Jerusalem passed modern-day sites to the Yad VaShem Holocaust Museum. See the moving exhibits at this award winning site.
Day 2 – Head south to the Dead Sea for the unique experience of floating in the mineral rich saline water. Relax and enjoy the beach, sun, black Dead Sea mud and therapeutic waters.
Visit some of the most historically and religiously significant landmarks in the beautiful city of Jerusalem. Marvel over memorable places from the bible, take in the precious views and engage with the various cultures.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Visit the Old City and New City of Jerusalem
* Learn about the various religions and cultures that live together
* Walk up to the Western Wall
Starting at the Mount of Olives, rising over 800 metres boasting impressive views of the Old City and the surrounding neighborhoods. Historically named due to the fact it was once covered in olive trees and is known for appearing in the Old Testament. Moving on from here we’ll visit Mount Zion, the highest point in ancient Jerusalem, the place that was once used as a metaphoric symbol for “the Promised Land.” It is also believed to be the site where the “Last Supper” took place.
Enter the Old City and roam the fascinating streets of the Jewish Quarter, filled with narrow alley ways and unique architecture. See the Western Wall, where everybody is welcome to go up to it and traditionally leave a piece of paper with a prayer or wish on it, in a crack in the wall. Continuing onto the Christian Quarter, you’ll see the streets are full of priests and pilgrims from around the world to visit the over 40 holy sites. Walk along the Via Dolorosa, a winding route leading to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where Jesus was crucified and has been an important pilgrimage destination since the 4th century.
Proceeding on to the new city we’ll visit Yad Vashem, Isreal’s official Holocaust memorial. Walk through a cold part of history, paying respect to all the victims celebrating their lives through the museum, the art, sculptures and their mighty Hall of Remembrance. Next we’ll visit Ein Kerem, a serene village surrounded by lush green mountains and precious churches. Lastly we’ll stop at the notorious Mary’s spring followed by the Church of Saint John the Baptist, distinctively recognizable by its silver dome.
Drive via the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea area (the lowest point on earth). Arrive at Ein Gedi Spa for a day of fun and relaxation. Enjoy the rich mineral hot springs, cover yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic mud and enjoy the unique experience of floating in the Dead Sea.