JERUSALEM, MASSADA & DEAD SEA
2 NIGHTS / 3 TOURING DAYS
Guarantee Departure with 2 passengers
Wednesday (tour starts from Jerusalem)
Jerusalem: The Old City
Start the day with a magnificent panoramique view from Mount of Olives Drive to the Old city ; Visit the tomb of King David and the room of last Supper on Mt. Zion. Enter the walled city and walk through the newly restored Jewish quarter. Visit the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter and continue to the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulchre .Continue to Bethlehem*; view Rachel's tomb and proceed to visit the Church of Nativity and manger's square . Overnight in Jerusalem.
Thursday
Jerusalem: The New City
Drive to the Israel museum ; visit the Shrine of the book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the second temple period ; Proceed for a tour at the Knesset , Israel's parliament . Continue to visit Mount Hertzel cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust . Visit Mea Shearim , the ultra orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem and learn about their unique lifestyle. In the evening enjoy a middle eastern dinner followed by the spectacular "sound& light" show* at the Tower of David museum .(weather conditions permitting).Overnight in Jerusalem.
Friday
Qumeran / Massada / Dead Sea
Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. Stop at Qumeran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada. Ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 AD. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea ; Cover yourself with the mineral rich mud and experience a swim in the Dead Sea* that many believe has its therapeutic effects (*weather permitting). Return to Jerusalem.(Tour ends in Jerusalem )
Tour includes:
3 Touring days with a government licensed English speaking guide in an air-conditioned vehicle
2 Over nights in a 4 star hotel on bed & breakfast basis.
Middle Eastern dinner Sound & light show at Tower of David museum Entrance fees as per program detailed above.
Tour Excludes:
Lunch & Extra Dinners
Tips
Personal expenses
Any item that is not mentioned above
Rates & Conditions:
Rate per person in a double room:646US$
Rate per person in a single room:794US$
Rate for third person in a room: 615US$
High Season supplement: 70US$ per person
will apply on :May 25th till 27th; December 19th till January 5th , 2013 .
* Guaranteed confirmation up to 2 weeks prior to the tour; after than upon availability
* Tour starts from Jerusalem Wednesday and ends in Jerusalem Friday;
* For pick up OR drop off in Tel-Aviv additional charges will apply for transfers:
$ 80 per person in double; $ 160 for single; $ 30 for third.
* The tour will not be operated on the following dates : April 4 , 11 ; September 19 , 26 ; October 3 , 10 .
* VALID FROM 1.3.2012 TO 28.2.2013
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