Biblical Archaeology Tour Israel
Visit archaeological sites that contain remains from biblical times.
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Genesis Boutique TravelGenesis Boutique Travel is a company which offers tours to Israel for an unforgettable experience.
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ITINERARY
- Day 1 Jaffa
- Day 2 Caesarea, Mt Carmel, Nazareth, Galilee
- Day 3 Galilee, Capernaum, Hamat Gader
- Day 4 Jordan River, Dead Sea, Ein Gedi, Masada
- Day 5 Jericho, Mt Gerizim, Samaria, Shilo
- Day 6 Jerusalem, Temple Mount, Western Wall
- Day 7 Hebron, Beit Guvrin, Tel Beth Shemesh
- Day 8 Israel Museum, Ein Kerem, Jerusalem
- Day 9 Elah Valley, Abu Gosh
DAY 1
Jaffa
Group Flight Arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport. Experience Jaffa – the ancient port and the house of Simon the Tanner. Lodging & Dinner: Grand Beach, Tel Aviv
Grand Beach, Tel Aviv
DAY 2
Caesarea, Mt Carmel, Nazareth, Galilee
Explore Caesarea Maritima – Herod’s City, the home of Pontius Pilate, Peter, Paul & Philip (Theatre, Praetorium, Hippodrome & Aqueduct). See where Elijah fought the Prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel. Enjoy a comprehensive visit to Tel Megiddo in the valley of Armageddon. Visit the newly discovered first-century ruins of Nazareth & the Church of the Annunciation. Drive via Cana of Galilee. Lodging & Dinner: Ron Beach, Sea of Galilee Read more
Ron Beach, Sea of Galilee
DAY 3
Galilee, Capernaum, Hamat Gader
Set sail on the Sea of Galilee and hear the music of Dani Carmel, a local Messianic. Dock at Ginosar (Lake Genessaret). Visit the 1st century ‘Galilee boat at Ginosar’s Yigal Allon Museum. Delve into the archaeological remains at Capernaum, mentioned more times in the New Testament than any other city. Lookout over the road to Damascus and Mount Hermon. Drive around the ‘other side’ of the Sea of Galilee. Enjoy and relax in the hot springs at Hamat Gader. Lodging & Dinner: Ron Beach, Sea of Galilee Read more
Ron Beach, Sea of Galilee
DAY 4
Jordan River, Dead Sea, Ein Gedi, Masada
Visit the Jordan River at Qasr el Yahud, the most likely area where Jesus’ was baptized by John. Visit Qumran, where some of the Dead Sea Scroll caves were copied and Cave 11. End the day at the Ein Gedi Nature Walk to the lower waterfall. Experience Masada, Herod the Great’s desert fortress. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon relaxing and swimming at the Dead Sea. Lodging & Dinner: Prima Kings, Jerusalem Read more
Prima Kings, Jerusalem
DAY 5
Jericho, Mt Gerizim, Samaria, Shilo
See Herodian Jericho. Begin the day at Mt. Gerizim (see where the Samaritans perform their sacrifices) and lookout over Shechem Explore the city of Nablus which rises above the Valley of Shechem. See Joseph’s Tomb and Tel Shechem. Explore the ruins of Samaria (the capital of the Israelite Empire under Omri and Ahab) Experience ancient Shilo and see where the tabernacle once had been stationed. Lodging & Dinner: Prima Kings, Jerusalem Read more
Prima Kings, Jerusalem
DAY 6
Jerusalem, Temple Mount, Western Wall
Walk onto the Temple Mount to see the site of the former temple and today’s Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa Mosque. Visit the Temple Institute. Have a late lunch in the Jewish Quarter. Visit the Jewish Quarter to see Hezekiah's Broad Wall & The Cardo. Go underground to visit the 1st century Herodian Quarter. Visit the Western Wall Tunnels. Visit the newest excavations in the City of David and wade through Hezekiah’s tunnel or the Canaanite tunnel. Lodging & Dinner: Prima Kings, Jerusalem Read more
Prima Kings, Jerusalem
DAY 7
Hebron, Beit Guvrin, Tel Beth Shemesh
Climb up the artificial hill of Herodium to see Herod’s fortress, tomb, and tunnels from the Great Revolts. Visit Hebron. Journey to Beit Guvrin (ancient Maresha, the home of the prophet Micah) and participate in an archaeological excavation and crawl through caves & tunnels. Lookout from Tel Beth Shemesh (where the ark was returned by the Philistines) and over Zorah and Eshtaol (Samson’s birthplace). Lodging & Dinner: Prima Kings, Jerusalem Read more
Prima Kings, Jerusalem
DAY 8
Israel Museum, Ein Kerem, Jerusalem
Enjoy a leisurely morning of shopping on your own in the Old City. 11:00 - Visit Gordon’s Calvary and Tomb. Journey to the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book & Model of the 2nd Temple, the Dead Sea Scrolls and also have some time on your own in the new Archaeology wing. Drive through the town of Ein Kerem, the traditional birthplace of John the Baptist. Free time in Jerusalem in the afternoon. Lodging & Dinner: Prima Kings, Jerusalem Read more
Prima Kings, Jerusalem
DAY 9
Elah Valley, Abu Gosh
Explore Bethlehem (Shepherds’ Fields). Drive to the Elah Valley, where David fought Goliath, and gather your own 5 smooth stones. Walk along the Road to Emmaus in the town of Abu Gosh Enjoy a farewell dinner in Abu Gosh Transfer to airport
ACCOMMODATIONS
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TRIP PACKAGE
Package includes
- Transfers to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport
- Luggage & Airport services upon arrival/departure
- 9 days of new air-conditioned tour bus & driver
- 9 touring days
- 8 nights in 4-star accommodations
- Free WIFI on the bus
- Supporting licensed Ministry of Tourism guide throughout
- Full Buffet Breakfast & Dinner each day (soft drinks & alcohol not included), including 5-star Farewell Dinner
- All park fees & scheduled activities and entertainment
- Internal Headset Whisper System
- Gratuities for hotel staff
- Traveler’s Kit (hat, map, 2 starter water bottles)
- Bus Banners and Name Tags
- All major debit or credit card payments accepted (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Amex)
- All Visa & Border Fees (if needed)
Package excludes
- Round-trip Airfare
- Lunches
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls from room, mini bar, room service, etc.
- Gratuities for supporting guide & driver
- Additional touring days and transfers
- Travel Insurance
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