Half Day Jerusalem (Old City)
A visit to Jerusalem is a journey into one of the world's most intriguing cities, where east meets west, ancient meets modern and the present blends with the past in unique harmony. Step through 3000 years of history visiting Mount Scopus for a view of the Temple Mount, Mount Zion and the Citadel, the Jewish, Armenian and Christian Quarters, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall and the Roman Cardo.

This tour ends in the Old City and no return transport is provided.

Full Day Jerusalem (Old & New)
A visit to Jerusalem is a journey into one of the world's most intriguing cities, where east meets west, ancient meets modern and the present blends with the past in unique harmony. Step through 3000 years of history visiting Mount Scopus for a view of the Temple Mount, Mount Zion and the Citadel, the Jewish, Armenian and Christian Quarters, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall and the Roman Cardo.

The first half of the day is spent in the Old City and takes in the sights of the half-day Jerusalem tour. The second part of the day takes in a trip to the Sherover’s Promenade - where you’ll get a fantastic panoramic view over Jerusalem - and time permitting, the Garden of Gethsemane. The day ends with a visit to Yad Vashem*, the Holocaust Memorial Institute with its new historical museum.

* Yad Vashem is closed on Saturdays and holidays.

Massada, Dead Sea, & Ein Gedi Spa
Drive through the Judean Desert to Massada, the mountain-top fortress in the midst of the desert, overlooking the Dead Sea and famous as the last stronghold of the rebels against the Romans.

Ascend by cable car and visit the ruins including King Herod’s winter palace, the synagogue, living quarters, bakery and hot baths with spectacular mosaics, whilst re-living the tragic story with the explanations from your guide.

Descend by cable car and continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to the Ein Gedi Spa for a swim at the lowest point on Earth.

Dead Sea & Ein Gedi Spa
A day of fun and relaxation at the Ein Gedi Spa - relax in the sulphur pools at the lowest point on earth. Cover yourself with the Dead Sea black mud, refreshing your whole body and spend the day experiencing the unique sensation of bathing and floating in the Dead Sea. The unusually high level of salinity keeps you afloat despite any efforts to submerge yourself in the water famous for its healing qualities.

Nazareth, Capernaum, Sea of Galilee & Tiberias
Drive to the ancient town of Nazareth, described in the New Testament as the childhood home of Jesus, and a visit to the Church of Annunciation, which is believed to be the place where Mary received the word of God.

The tour continues on to Tabgha and Capernaum, where the apostles Peter, Andrew, John and James are said to have lived, and in whose synagogue Jesus taught on the Sabbath days. You will continue onto the Sea of Galilee, visiting Tiberias and Yardenit, on the Jordan River. It is believed that it was here that John the Baptist baptised Jesus, and today many Christian pilgrims stop here to perform baptism ceremonies.

Caesarea, Acre & Rosh Hanikra
The ancient city of Caesarea is today one of Israel’s most popular tourist attractions. Rebuilt and renamed by Herod the Great in honour of Emperor Augustus the city has had a long and turbulent history, and is home to many splendid Roman and Crusader ruins. After visiting Caesarea you’ll be taken to Acre, whose old city has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and encompasses buildings from the Crusader and Ottoman periods, including a 13th Century Templar Tunnel. The trip finishes with a visit to the Rosh Hanikra on the Mediterranean – descend by cable car to sea level and explore the spectacular grottoes within the white cliffs.