| DAYS |
11 days / 10 nights |
| DEPARTURE |
Tel Aviv to Amman |
| HOLIDAY TYPE |
Coach Tour |
| DEPARTURE DATES |
Thursday |
| 2011 PRICES |
from NZD3295 per person share twin accommodation |
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| ITINERARY |
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| Thursday |
Tel Aviv |
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Arrival transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv. |
| Friday |
Tel Aviv - Galilee |
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Travel along the Mediterranean coast to the port city of Haifa to view the magnificent Bahai Gardens from atop Mount Carmel. Continue north to Acre to explore the Knight's Halls and the secret escape tunnel dug by the Crusaders. Arrive at Rosh Hanikra, the most northern point on the coast to walk through the beautiful grottos carved by the sea. See the magnificent mosaics at Sepphoris. (B) |
| Saturday |
Galilee |
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Visit Nazareth and the Church of Anunciation. Ascend the Golan Heights and from Mt Bental, peer deep into Syria and the ghost town of Kuneitra. Explore Caesari of Philippi at the Banias Springs. (B) |
| Sunday |
Galilee - Tel Aviv |
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Proceed to Tiberias, and drive along the shores of the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum to visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue. Continue to the Valley of Armageddon to visit the multi layered mound of Megiddo with the impressive remains from the age of the Biblical Kings. Proceed to Tel Aviv and Jaffa for a short city tour and overnight. (B) |
| Monday |
Tel Aviv - Masada - Jerusalem |
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Depart Tel AViv and descend to the lowest place on earth. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to the rock fortress of Masada. Visit Herod's palaces, dating back 2000 years. Then hear about the zealots who defied the Roman Empire from this location. A chance to swim in the Dead Sea, its water rich in salts and minerals. Ascend the mountains to Jerusalem. (B) |
| Tuesday |
Jerusalem - New City Kibbutz |
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Start with a spectacular view of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus, and then on to the Garden of Gethsemane. Visit the tomb of King David and the room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion. See the famous Dead Sea Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book. Experience a moving visit to the Yad Vahem Holocaust Memorial. See the Marc Chagall stained glass windows at the Hadassah Medical Centre, and visit Ein Karem where John the Baptist was born. (B) |
| Wednesday |
Jerusalem - Old City and Bethlehem |
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Visit the Western Wall and the Temple of the Mount (subject to security clearance). Explore the colourful bazaars and walk the Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross) to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem (subject to security clearance) to visit Rachel's Tomb and the Church of Nativity. (B) |
| Thursday |
Jerusalem - Amman |
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Drive to Sheikh Hussein Bridge for border crossing to enter Jordan. Explore Jerash, the ancient ROman city of the Deecapolis. Visit the Citadel and ROman Ampitheatre on a panoramic city tour of Amman. (B) |
| Friday |
Amman - Petra |
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See the intricate Mosaic Map of Madaba. Visit Mt Nebo where Moses viewed the promised land before his passing. Explore the remains of the Byzantine Church with it's mosaic floor, and from the platform take in the breathtaking view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Visit the magnificent ruins of the Crusader castle at Shobak. (B) |
| Saturday |
Petra - Amman |
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A spectacular full day tour exploring the rose red city of Petra, including a short horse ride followed by a journey on foot through the awesome Siq valley. Visit the Treasury and explore buildings, tombs, temples and a 3000 seat theatre from the first century AD. Afterwards depart for Amman. (B) |
| Sunday |
Amman |
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Departure transfer to Amman airport or cross the Allenby Bridge and transfer back to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv. (B) |
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| HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS |
- Accommodation with private facilities
- Breakfasts
- Return transfers
- A/C transport
- Sightseeing and entrance fees
- Professional guides
- Travel notes
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| NOTES |
- Passage to Bethlehem is subject to security clearance
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