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JERUSALEM - OLD CITY


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ONE WEEK AROUND ISRAEL
Day 1: Arrival in Holy Land
Upon arrival, you will be meet by our Tropicana representative who will assist you thought customs and will escort you to the hotel and to assure that you are comfortable settled in your o/n accommodations.

Day 2: MOUNT OF OLIVES- BETLEHEM - NEW CITY
You will be driven to the Mount of Olives, visit the Chapel to Ascension, experience the panoramic view of Jerusalem an visit the garden of Getsemani, Church of all Nations and tomb of Virgin Mary. On the way to Bethlehem you'll pass Rachel's Tomb and the Shepherd's Field. In Bethlehem, you'll visit the church of Nativity, the Manger (birthplace of the Christ), and the church of S. Catherine. In the afternoon, you'll driven to Mount Zion to visit the Room of the Last Supper, then you'll continue to Israel Museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls past the knesset (Israel Parliament) and the University of Hadassan Hospital to see the Chagall windows.

Day 3: JERUSALEM - OLD CITY
Sightseeing in the Old City of Jerusalem, you'll visit the Church of St. Anne, Pool of Bethesda, Dome of the Rock. El-Asqra Mosque and the Walling Wall. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Garden Tomb and then continue sightseeing in the Old City to see Flagellation chapel, Ecce Homo Arch and follow the way of the Cross (Via Dolorosa) to Mount Calgary and Church of the Holy Sepulchre. You will also visit the native bazaars to see the craft work of the country.

Day 4: JERICHO - DEAD SEA - QUMRAN - MASSADA - HEBRON
You''l driven to the village of Bethany to visit the home of Mary and Martha and the Tomb of Lazarus, then you'll continue via the Good Samaritan Inn to Jericho to visit Elisha's Fountain, the excavations of the ancient wall of Jericho, view of Mt. Of Temptation and visit the Dead Sea, 1,300 feet sea-level. You'll proceed to Qumram to see the ruins of Essene Community and the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. You'll continue to Massada, to tour the area and visit the last fortifications of the Zealots against Romans, the ruins of the fortress, the ancient water works, Herodian Palace and Roman Camps. You'll be driven back to Jerusalem via Hebron and visit the cave of Makpelah, the tomb of Abraham and his family, the Oak Tree of Mare of Solomon'sPools. Also, he open, you'll visit Hebron glass-making factory.

Day 5: JERUSALEM
Free day for shopping and relaxing.

Day 6: SEA OF GALILEE - TIBERIAS
You'll depart Jerusalem and drive north via Mt. Scopus Sha'afat, Tell El-Full, Roman road, Rama, Ramallah, El Bireh, Shalloh, Nablus, Schechem, Askar and Sebestia. View of Mt. Ebl and Mt. Gerazim. Visit Jacobs' well. You'll arrive in Tiberias and transfer to Hotel. In the afternoon, you'll take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, then visit Capernaum, Church of Loaves and Fishes, Mount of Betitudes, a Kibbutz and you'll see the headwaters of the River Jordan.

Day 7: NAZARETH - HAIFA - TEL AVIV
You'll depart Tiberias and arrive to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation. Mary's well, and Joseph Carpenter Shop. You'll continue via Cana of Galilee to Haifa for a drive to Mt. Camel to visit the Bahal Temple, Carmelite Monastery and enjoy the panoramic view. In the afternoon you'll driven to Caessarea to visit the excavations of ancient city, then continue along coastal road and transfer to hotel to Tel Aviv for o/n.

Day 8: Departure
You'll driven to the airport or bridge for your departure.

JERUSALEM CIRCULAR TOUR - 8 Days/ 7 Nights

PROGRAM - JORDAN - JERUSALEM CIRCULAR TOUR - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

Day 1: ARRIVE AMMAN AIRPORT
Meet directly at the gate by our friendly Airport staff. Assistance through immigration and custom. Transfer to hotel in Amman for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: CITY TOUR OF JERUSALEM
Breakfast. Transfer from Amman to King Hussein / Allenby Bridge. Meet and assistance by our representative at the Border. Transfer to Jerusalem for a full day tour of the old city of Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 3: BETHLEHEM / DEAD SEA AND AMMAN
Breakfast. Full day tour to Bethlehem to visit the Church and Grotto of Nativity. Transfer to King Hussein / Allenby Bridge, meet and assistance at the Border. Continue to Dead Sea - the lowest spot on earth. Time for bathing and relaxing. Back to Amman for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: CITY TOUR OF AMMAN AND JERASH
Breakfast. Full day tour through the ancient and modern capital of Jordan-Amman. Visit the Citadel, the Roman Theater, the Archaeological and the Folklore Museums. Drive to Jerash to visit the Greco-Roman city of Jerash, one of the most complete of Roman cities. Dinner and overnight - Amman.
Day 5: MADABA / MT. NEBO / KINGS' HIGHWAY / KERAK AND PETRA
Breakfast. Full day tour to explore the Kings' Highway; the ancient silk route. Visit Madaba, home of the most famous Byzantine mosaics, Mount Nebo with its spectacular view of the Holy Land. Continue to Kerak to visit the Crusader Castle dating back to the 12th century AD. Proceed to Petra for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: PETRA
Breakfast. Full day sightseeing of the unique Nabatean "rose-red" city of Petra, half as old as time. Dinner and overnight in Petra.

Day 7: PETRA / WADI RUM AND AMMAN
Breakfast. Full day tour to Wadi Rum the valley of the moon. Visit Wadi Rum by 4x4 jeeps. Afternoon drive back to Amman via the Desert Highway OR a separate transfer to Aqaba on the Red Sea, as an extension . Dinner and overnight either in Amman OR in Aqaba.

Day 8: TRANSFER TO AMMAN AIRPORT FOR DEPARTURE
Breakfast. Transfer to Amman Airport, assistance through the Airport formalities by our friendly staff.

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