Galilee Country Break

Galilee Country Break

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$605

Galilee Country Break

5 Days Starting and ending in Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv

Visiting: Jerusalem, Nazareth, Galilee Mountains, Safed, Tiberias, Golan Heights, Sea of Galilee, Caesarea, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Acre, Haifa

Tour code:

28

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 40

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Meat, Kosher

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $635 $605 Travel Club discount: -$30

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

This short break in the pastoral Galilee countryside of Israel is a journey opening a window to all faiths. With a professional guide visit the area of Jesus' ministry and sites related to the miracles he performed around the Sea of Galilee - Capernaum, Tabgha, the Mount of Beatitudes. Also visit iconic sites such as Beit Shean, the mystical city of the Kaballah - Safed. Nazareth and Cana, as well as an ascent to the Golan Heights for views over Lebanon & Syria. Tour through the hills and valleys of the Galilee to Acre and along the Mediterranean coast to visit Haifa and Caesarea, ending with a visit to the port of Jaffa and Tel Aviv. With a night in Jerusalem and a night in Tel Aviv to start and end your tour, relax in the rural settings of a Galilee Kibbutz Hotel in between.

Highlights

  • Journey to the biblical and historic sites surrounding the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights

  • Travel through the mountain ranges and valleys of northern Israel

  • Drive along the Mediterranean coast to Acre, Haifa & Caesarea, with a visit to Jaffa's ancient port

  • Relax in the pastoral surroundings of a kibbutz

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival

Location: Jerusalem

Accommodation: Hotel

• Upon arrival to Ben Gurion Airport you will be met by a representative and transferred to Jerusalem.
• Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 2 : Beit Shean / Nazareth / Safed

Location: Nazareth, Galilee Mountains, Safed

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Leave Jerusalem and drive north passing by Jericho, the oldest city in the world.
• Travel through the Jordan Valley and the new settlements to Beit Shean, and visit the excavations of this beautifully preserved Roman City.
• On to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and Christian holy sites.
• Proceed to Safed, city of the Kabbalah and centre of Jewish mysticism, to visit the beautiful streets of the artists’ colony.
• Overnight in a kibbutz hotel in the Galilee.

Day 3 : Golan Heights / Sea Of Galilee

Location: Tiberias, Galilee Mountains, Golan Heights, Sea of Galilee

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Drive up to the Golan Heights passing by Banias, source of the Jordan River, former Syrian fortifications and the Druze villages.
• Enjoy an Israeli wine country experience, with vineyards surrounded by breathtaking views. Become acquainted with the collection of fine and rare wines enjoying a tour, wine tasting and understanding of the wine production process.
• Descend to the shore of the Sea of Galilee and proceed to Capernaum, to visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue, the Mount of Beatitudes, traditional site of the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ and Tabgha, the traditional site of the ‘miracle of the loaves and the fish’.
• Onwards to Tiberias, the old center of Jewish learning.
• Optional sailing on a boat across the Sea of Galilee to experience the tranquility and scenery little changed during the past 2000 years (subject to conditions and fee).
• Return to the kibbutz hotel for overnight.

Day 4 : Acre / Haifa / Caesarea / Tel Aviv

Location: Caesarea, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Acre, Haifa

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

• After breakfast drive through the hills of the Galilee, westwards to Acre (Akko) for a visit of the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications.
• Continue to Haifa, ascending Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the city, including the Baha'i Shrine, Persian Garden, and Haifa bay.
• Proceed along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea to visit the Roman Theater and the Crusader fortress at what is known as the “masterpiece of Herod the Great”.
• End the day with a short city tour of Tel Aviv and the ancient port of Jaffa.
• Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Day 5 : Departure

Location: Tel Aviv-Yafo

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Transfer to the airport for departure, or extension tour to Jordan and/or Egypt.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    4 nights hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Assistance at the airport upon arrival. Transfers from/to airport on arrival and departure.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary while touring.

  • Fully Guided

    Service of a Government licensed, professional guide on all touring days.

  • Meals – Breakfast Only

    Daily buffet breakfast in the hotel dining room. (Optional dinner supplement available).

What's Not Included

  • Drinks with Meals

  • Tipping and Gratuities

Optional Extras

  • 3 Dinner Supplement

    Dinners taken in the hotel dining room (buffet style) are available to book as extra. When including dinner supplement no dinners are included on first night.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    The local guide is an English speaking, professional, licensed tour guide.

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Children above the age of 5 years old are permitted to join the tour.

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    While most nationalities receive tourist visas on arrival, certain nationalities require visas arranged in advance to enter Israel. Please check with the relevant consulates for each country or ask us to give you the information.

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    There is a supplement for solo travellers. Our tours provide private rooms for solo travellers. We do not provide the option to join the room of other travellers on our tours.

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    There are no specific vaccinations required to enter Israel.

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    We GUARANTEE that every tour will operate as long as there is a minimum of 2 travellers.

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes - Transfers on arrival and departure are included in this tour.

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes, the touring vehicle is air conditioned.

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Entrance fees to all of the sites visited on the itinerary are included in the price. The only exception is the boat ride on the Sea of Galilee which is operated according to weather conditions and paid for at the time of sailing as long as it goes ahead. (Approx. US$10).

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    There is no limit to luggage, however we would appreciate if you advise us should you have more than 2 suitcases per person for storage in the bus during travelling between accommodations.

  • Will we be met on arrival?

    On arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, you will be met immediately after passport control by our representative, who will direct you to receive your luggage and then escort you to the driver who will be waiting to take you to your hotel. For departure, your driver will wait for you at the hotel to take you to the airport.

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Flights are not included in this tour.

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes. As soon as your reservation has been processed, we will contact you with all of the necessary information regarding accommodation and airport procedures.

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    We are able to help you with any pre or post tour accommodation and are able to guarantee that you will stay in the same hotel that the tour will start or finish if required, so that you will not have to move hotels.

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    Israeli shekels are the local currency should you wish to buy snacks/beverages or souvenirs etc. However, nearly all outlets will also accept US Dollars.

  • Do I need a visa for Jordan?

    Certain nationalities are considered restricted to enter Israel and/or Jordan and/or Egypt, and therefore must arrange a visa in advance. If you are unsure, please check with the relevant consulates/embassies, or ask us to give you the information. As long as you are not holding a restricted nationality passport for Jordan: On our 3 or 4 day tours (either stand-alone or extension after touring in Israel), we arrange a free visa-waiver for your touring in Jordan. On our tours which have 1 day Petra (either stand-alone or extension after touring in Israel), your visa is issued on arrival at the border crossing (subject to fee). If you are holding a restricted nationality passport for entering Jordan: On our 3 or 4 day tours (either stand-alone or extension after touring in Israel), we can request a visa (free of charge) in advance for you – the process takes approx. 1 month, therefore we must receive your passport details in order to make the request at least 1 month prior to arrival. On our tours which have 1 day Petra (either stand-alone or extension after touring in Israel), we can request a visa (subject to fee) in advance for you – the process takes approx. 1 month, therefore we must receive your passport details in order to make the request at least 1 month prior to arrival.

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tours?

    Children aged 5 years old and above are permitted to join the Multi-day tours.

  • Do I need a visa for Egypt?

    Certain nationalities are considered restricted to enter Israel and/or Jordan and/or Egypt, and therefore must arrange a visa in advance. If you are unsure, please check with the relevant consulates/embassies, or ask us to give you the information. As long as you are not holding a restricted nationality passport for Egypt: Your can arrange a visa in advance by logging on to the EGYPT E-VISA PORTAL, or your visa is issued on arrival at Cairo Airport (subject to fee). If you are holding a restricted nationality passport for entering Egypt: You must arrange an entry visa in advance through your local embassy/consulate – the process can take a long time depending on which nationality you are (subject to fee).

  • What languages are offered with your tours?

    Many of our excursions are offered in different languages so you can enjoy the tour in your native tongue. We offer tours in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese. Please check the tours list to see which tours operate in your chosen language.

  • Do I need a visa for Israel?

    Certain nationalities are considered restricted to enter Israel and/or Jordan and/or Egypt, and therefore must arrange a visa in advance. If you are unsure, please check with the relevant consulates/embassies, or ask us to give you the information. All visitors to Israel must have either a valid visa or an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) entry approval, before starting their journey. As long as you are not holding a restricted nationality passport for entering Israel: From 1st January, 2025, visitors from non-restricted countries are required to obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter Israel. An approved ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization), indicates that you are allowed to travel to Israel and stay for up to 90 days per visit. You can get an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) using this link: https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il (subject to fee). If you are holding a restricted nationality passport for entering Israel: You must arrange an entry visa in advance through your local embassy/consulate – the process can take a long time depending on which nationality you are.

  • Do I need to present a voucher for my tour?

    It is not necessary to present a voucher on our tours.

Reviews of this operator

Elaine  

Best tour group company in Israel

26-Feb-2020

I did a lot of research before coming to Israel. CTO were the only company that reached back out to me effectively and were able to answer all of my questions. I now understand that is because they are the people who were the actual tour organizers, whereas many of the other tours advertised were the same tour sold by different agents who all book through CTO anyway. So I was talking to the source. Rebecca helped me with this entire trip until I boarded for Israel. This company was so organized that I couldn’t believe it from the moment we arrived in Tel Aviv until our very last day of the tour. A big shout out to Eyal for being such an amazing/kind tour guide and Aladdin our driver. This is a trip I will never forget.

John R, Canada  

A great company to see Israel with

05-Dec-2019

CTO provided a great experience for my tour last month, they were fantastic. Our guide was the best guide I've ever had. Mind you, I've been to forty different countries. Orna was patient, kind, and very in-touch with our needs. The hotels were good and there were never any mistakes with tickets, etc. Next time, I'd skip the in between step and book directly with CTO. The communication, price, and itinerary cannot be beat!

dr mal  

Excellent service

31-Jan-2020

I do travel quite often and take tours all over, I highly recommend CTO, I’ve had the best experience ever, very nice, caring and knowledgeable staff, very very friendly, they will go out of their way to try to accommodate everyone, I will make sure that all my friends back home will use this company.

Aracelia - USA  

Israel Tour

28-Jun-2019

I can't say enough good things about our tour to Israel & Jordan. The countries and their people are amazing. CTO did a wonderful job. Everything worked clockwork. They were extremely responsive and flexible in accommodating our needs and desires. The tour guides were outstanding, very knowledgeable, flexible and a pleasure to be with. I'm telling all my firends that both countries were safe. Highly recommend CTO for organizing your visit. They're priceless !!

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