Galilee & Golan Heights Tour 3-Day

Highlights / General details

Sunday (tour starts from Tel-Aviv) - Caesarea /Megiddo/ Druze village/Haifa Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, capital of Judea under the Romans. See the excavations of the Crusader city and the Roman port, aqueduct and the amphitheater that has been restored to its former glory as a concert venue. Proceed to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon; visit the archaeological excavations including the well preserved water supply system. Continue to Daliat El Carmel, a Druze village and enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant. Proceed via Mount Carmel to Haifa for a panoramique view of the Haifa bay and the Golden domed Bahai shrine and gardens. Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse.

Monday - Safed / Golan Heights / Winery Drive to Safed , the center of Jewish mysticism, where you will visit the ancient synagogues and the artists’ colony. Continue to the Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers, Kuneitra and the new Israeli town of Katzrin. Stop at the Golan winery for a tour and wine tasting ; Proceed to “Kessem Hagolan”, a multimedia presentation of the area and its history. Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse.

Tuesday - Sea of Galilee / Nazareth Start the day with a visit to Nazareth and visit the church of Annunciation; Continue to Tiberias; Visit Capernaum to see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal church of St. Peter; Visit Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered the sermon on the mount. Drive via Beit Shean to Beit Alpha to see the remains of the mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue depicting the zodiac. Return to Jerusalem (tour ends in Jerusalem.)

Inclusion

Entrance fees; Pickup from Tel Aviv, Drop off in Jerusalem; 2 nights’ accommodation in a Kibutz Guest House in the Galilee; Deluxe buses with air condition; Licensed Guide during tour.

Exclusion

Meals and Beverages; Optional Gratuities.

Hours of operation

Departure every Sunday from Tel Aviv and ending in Jerusalem on Tuesday (evening). Pickup from 7:20am.

Duration

3 Days/ 2 Nights

Location Pickup from Tel Aviv Hotels.

Location

Pickup from Tel Aviv Hotels.

Policies Passports are required. This tour requires a minimum of two passengers to operate. Tour is also operated in Spanish, German and French. Contact us for further information. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher. Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering is required for visiting holy places.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation