Classic Israel
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Admire the exquisite Bahai Shrine and its gardens
- Ascend by cable car to the ancient fortress of the Zealots
- Bask in incredible panoramic views from Mount of Olives
- Float in the saline waters at the lowest point on Earth
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: Arrive Tel Aviv, transfer to hotel
- Day 2: Caesarea, Megiddo, Druze village, Haifa
- Day 3: Safed, Golan Heights, Winery
- Day 4: Sea of Galilee, Nazareth
- Day 5: Jerusalem the Old City
- Day 6: Jerusalem the New City
- Day 7: Qumran, Masada, Dead Sea
- Day 8: Jerusalem, free time, transfer to airport
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Additional Services
- Flights
- Insurance
Where You'll Stay
Customer Photos
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- CCarolMyerscoughOctober 05, 2019It was very well organised, very comprehensive tour with an excellent guide. Our group was 16 in number, all ages and nationalities. Most enjoyable and would definitely book with them again.Trip date: September 2019
- MBMary JaneSeptember 30, 2019This is a comprehensive tour. Just what we wanted for a first visit to Israel. Our guide, Yehuda was fantastic. His background in archaeology combined with his experience of modern Israel gave us a complete picture of this beautiful country. All of the... Show moreTrip date: September 2019
- DGDaniel EAugust 19, 2019Very happy with our tour guide Meir.Trip date: July 2019
- EAEugenioDecember 20, 2017the guide wss good, informed and pleasant perhaps a little too much political. The accomodations were bad,. The Ptima hotels in Tel Aviv and Gerusalem wete way below expectations. The rooms were extremely small, not very clean, and above all very... Show more
Encounters Travel commented on this reviewDear Eugenio, Thank you for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback on the Classic Israel tour which you recently travelled on. Firstly, I’m very pleased to hear that you were happy with your tour guide and found him to be pleasant and well... Show moreTrip date: November 2017 - CChristineDecember 13, 2017Brilliant trip!Trip date: November 2017
- MSMiltonDecember 08, 2016I went on the Classic Israel Tour. It was a fantastic experience. Our tour consisted of six people and our tour guide/driver. He was fantastic, and it was the trip of a lifetime. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this tour and go!
Trip date: November 2016
Availability
- -10%SaturdayFeb 29, 2020SaturdayMar 7, 2020Total$2,095$1,885
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FAQs
- Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?
A trip note - which contains essential information about your trip will be given to you. Information such as the daily itinerary, where to meet on the first day, what time the trip starts, how to get to the joining point hotel, included activities, visa information, etc will be mentioned in there. Please contact us for this.
- What is the group size of this tour?
On average our group departures tend to have a minimum of around 10 to 20 passengers, though we only need 2 passengers to book for a departure to be guaranteed. The maximum capacity of this tour is 45.
- Are wheel chairs available?
On these group tours, passengers with mobility can't be accommodated as there will be issues as much of the terrain is uneven and the old city of Jerusalem for example is really not wheel chair friendly due to a lot of blocked paving, uneven surfaces and steps.
We would be able to assist with a private tour where, yes, the same terrain would be experienced, but it will allow more flexibility with timing during sightseeing.
On a private tour, we would request a manual wheelchair, but this service is unfortunately not guaranteed and we would need to advise whether this can be included once we offer the private tour quote. - What are the inclusions of this tour?
Included:
All accommodation in 4-star hotels as stated in the itinerary
All transport and transfers in AC vehicles
24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
English speaking guide during touring days.
All site entry fees.
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (7 breakfast, 1 lunch, 3 dinners)
Excluded:
International flights (available on request)
Visa fees (if applied)
Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
Meals not indicated in the itinerary
Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
Tips for driver & tour leader
Any other items not mentioned above - What time does the tour start on the first day - are there any planned activities that day?
You can arrive any time you like, as the first and last days are for arrival and departure only. No activities are scheduled on these days.
Good to Know
- About the country
Currencies
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Visa
Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.Vaccines
These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.- Typhoid - Recommended for Israel. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Israel. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Israel. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Payment information
- For any tour departing before 21 April 2020 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after 21 April 2020, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Encounters Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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