***Longwood Holidays Releases New 2006-07 Israel Brochure***
The UK’s leading operator to Israel, Longwood Holidays, have released their new 2006-07 Israel brochure. Including vital resort information, early booking offers, Dead Sea Spa packages and information on tailormade holidays, the new brochure also sees the inclusion of several new hotels in Tel Aviv and Herzlia and the introduction of a new tour – the ‘Holyland Highlights Tour’.
The comprehensive ‘Holyland Highlights Tour’ takes in many of the country’s most fascinating attractions, offering an insight into unique historical and Biblical sites as well as vibrant modern Israel. Highlights include the Dead Sea; Massada, Israel’s foremost archaeological park; the Qumran caves, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found; the Sea of Galilee; Caesarea Maritima, Herod the Great’s masterpiece; and Jerusalem.
“Israel a truly diverse destination, with some of the world’s most famous historical and cultural sites, cosmopolitan cities and great beaches on the Mediterranean and at Eilat on the Red Sea.” commented Rafi Caplin, Longwood Holidays MD “We’ve seen renewed interest in Israel over the past year, and from very diverse markets – and this tour, encompassing a range of the key sites will appeal to a broad range of customers, whether their motivation be historical, religious or just simple curiosity.”
The first tour departs in March 2006, with prices starting at £749 for 8 days, including 7 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels on a half-board basis, flights, transfers and meals where specified. Full itinerary attached.
Sample packages from elsewhere in the brochure include 4 night breaks in Jerusalem from £519, staying at the 5* Dan Panorama on a BB basis; 7 night holidays in Tel Aviv from £559, staying at the 4* Metropolitan on a BB basis; and 7 night spa breaks in the Dead Sea starting at £779 staying at the 4*+ Magic Nirvana Club on an all-inclusive basis, including free admission to the hotel spa.
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Notes to Editors: Longwood Holidays is the UK’s leading independent Red Sea specialist tour operator, offering a wide range of holidays to the Red Sea resorts of Egypt, Israel & Jordan as well as holidays to Classical Egypt, Morocco, Nile Cruises, and an extensive tailormade programme. Longwood also operates a comprehensive Red Sea Diving and golfing programme.
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