Mini Holy Land Tour to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea

Itinerary

Thursday - Jerusalem – Old City

08:00 – Starts Jerusalem
Start the day with a magnificent view of the city from the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Continue on for a visit to the Garden of Gethsemane and then to Mount Zion to see King David's Tomb and the Room of Last Supper. Explore the Old City - walk the Cardo, the ancient Roman main thoroughfare. Ascend the Temple Mount (subject to security), and then place a note in the Western Wall. Continue on to walk the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, finishing at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Explore the colourful Oriental Bazaars. Finish the day with a visit to theGarden Tomb.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Friday Jerusalem – New City and Bethlehem

Explore the quaint village of Ein Karem. Proceed to Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. Visit the Shrine of the Bookto see the original Dead Sea Scrolls.
See the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the time of King Herod. Proceed to Bethlehem (subject to security) to visit the Church of Nativity and Manger Square.

Overnight: Jerusalem

Saturday - Dead Sea

Visit Nazareth to see St. Joseph's workshop, Mary's Well and the Church of Annunciation. Drive by the Wedding Church at Cana. Visit the baptismal site on the Jordan River at Yardenit.
See the excavations of the ancient Roman city of Beith Shean. Ascend the mountains to Jerusalem via the fertile Jordan Valley.
17:00 - Finish Jerusalem

Inclusions

The above tour packages include the following:

• English Speaking guide for all touring
• Air conditioned coach for touring in a group
• Twin room accommodation in chosen class of hotels on bed & breakfast basis
• Entrance fees for the above mentioned sites
• Taxes and service charges

The above mentioned does not include:

• Any extra meals or beverages or hotel extras.
• Tips for guides & drivers
• Any personal expenses
• Travel insurance.

Please note

All prices start from low season and are based on twin share accommodation
These prices include breakfast daily

Triple share and single costings available upon application
High season supplements apply:
20 December 2012 – 05 January 2013 (Christmas/New Year)

Other exciting tours are available on request!