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.

How much of the tour is on windy roads?

The routes we take on this tour aren't particular windy, though the guide and driver will ultimately decide on the exact roads they use, based on conditions at that time.

What is the average age on this tour ?

The average age on this tour tends to be around 40 years, however our groups are generally made up of younger and older passengers too.

Will my trip be ATOL Protected?

If we book the international flights associated with your trip, your trip will be ATOL protected. If you choose to book your own international flights, your trip will be protected by our boding with ABTA and IPP.

Will you organise return transfer to Tel Aviv?

The trip includes arrival and departure transfers in Tel Aviv, on the first and last days of the tour.

Is there a single room supplement?

If you are travelling by yourself, the single supplement will be added to your booking. This is depending on the departure dates . If a same sex room share is arranged, the single supplement will be removed from your booking.

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Classic Israel

8 days

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Start and end in Tel Aviv

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This is a comprehensive tour. Just what we wanted for a first visit to Israel. We saw the best of Hebrew, Roman, Jewish and Christian, ancient and modern Israel.
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Gold Operator: Encounters Travel
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 45
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Optional Activities
- Explore Tel Aviv independently
Day 2
Masada - Dead Sea - Jerusalem
Masada - Dead Sea - Jerusalem
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Masada archaeological park with cable-car ascent
- Explore Herod's palaces, synagogue, bathhouse, and cisterns at Masada
- Float in the Dead Sea and experience black mud treatment
- Drive through Ein Gedi oasis and Judean Desert
Landmarks
Masada
Dead Sea
Ein Gedi
Day 3
Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Israel Museum's Shrine of the Book with Dead Sea scrolls
- Explore model of Herodian city of Jerusalem from Second Temple period
- Visit Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial
- Visit Ein Karem village
- Visit Bethlehem Church of the Nativity and Manger Square
Landmarks
Israel Museum
Shrine of the Book
Yad Vashem
Ein Karem
Church of the Nativity
Manger Square
Day 4
Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Old City of Jerusalem - Western Wall and Temple Mount
- Walk the Way of the Cross (Via Dolorosa) and Stations of the Cross
- Visit Calvary and Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Visit Mt. Zion and tomb of King David
- Visit Room of the Last Supper
- View Jerusalem from Mount of Olives
- Visit Garden of Gethsemane
- Explore Mahane Yehuda market
Landmarks
Old City of Jerusalem
Western Wall
Temple Mount
Via Dolorosa
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Mount Zion
Room of the Last Supper
Mount of Olives
Garden of Gethsemane
Mahane Yehuda
Day 5
Jerusalem - Nazareth - Safed - Tiberias
Jerusalem - Nazareth - Safed - Tiberias
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pass by Jericho
- Visit Beit Shean Roman city excavations
- Visit Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth
- Visit Christian holy sites in Nazareth
- Explore Safed artists' colony
Landmarks
Jericho
Beit Shean
Church of the Annunciation
Nazareth
Safed
Day 6
Sea of Galilee - Golan Heights
Sea of Galilee - Golan Heights
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Capernaum ancient synagogue ruins
- Visit Mount of Beatitudes
- Visit Tabgha
- Tour Golan Heights vineyards
- Wine tasting in Golan Heights
- Learn about wine production process
- Pass by Banias - source of Jordan River
Optional Activities
- Boat trip on the Sea of Galilee (subject to weather conditions, fee payable locally)
Landmarks
Sea of Galilee
Capernaum
Mount of Beatitudes
Tabgha
Golan Heights
Banias
Day 7
Acre - Haifa - Caesarea - Tel Aviv
Acre - Haifa - Caesarea - Tel Aviv
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Acre Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications
- Panoramic view of Haifa from Mount Carmel
- Visit Baha'i Shrine and Persian Garden in Haifa
- Visit Caesarea Roman Theater
- Visit Caesarea Crusader fortress
- City tour of Tel Aviv
- Visit ancient port of Jaffa
Landmarks
Acre
Mount Carmel
Baha'i Shrine
Persian Garden
Caesarea
Caesarea Roman Theater
Caesarea Crusader Fortress
Jaffa
Day 8
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend your stay in Israel (contact operator for options)

Landmarks
Masada
Dead Sea
Ein Gedi

Landmarks
Israel Museum
Shrine of the Book
Yad Vashem
Ein Karem
Church of the Nativity
Manger Square

Landmarks
Old City of Jerusalem
Western Wall
Temple Mount
Via Dolorosa
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Mount Zion
Room of the Last Supper
Mount of Olives
Garden of Gethsemane
Mahane Yehuda

Landmarks
Jericho
Beit Shean
Church of the Annunciation
Nazareth
Safed

Landmarks
Sea of Galilee
Capernaum
Mount of Beatitudes
Tabgha
Golan Heights
Banias

Landmarks
Acre
Mount Carmel
Baha'i Shrine
Persian Garden
Caesarea
Caesarea Roman Theater
Caesarea Crusader Fortress
Jaffa

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Rating: 4.5 (896 reviews)
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Response rate: 84%
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4.4

Overall rating based on 6 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
4.8
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.0
Food
3.8
Tour Operator
4.5

CarolMyerscough5.0•October 2019
It was very well organised, very comprehensive tour with an excellent guide. Our group was 16 in number, all ages and...
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Traveled in September 2019
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Hi Carol, thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Classic Israel tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
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Mary4.5•September 2019
This is a comprehensive tour. Just what we wanted for a first visit to Israel. Our guide, Yehuda was fantastic. His...
This 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 arrangements went without a hitch, including airport transfers and accommodations, We saw the best of Hebrew, Roman, Jewish and Christian, ancient and modern Israel. Highly recommendedShow more
Traveled in September 2019
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Hi Mary Jane, thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Classic Israel tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
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Daniel4.0•August 2019
Very happy with our tour guide Meir.
Traveled in July 2019
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Hi Daniel, thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Classic Israel tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
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Eugenio3.0•December 2017
the guide wss good, informed and pleasant perhaps a little too much political. The accomodations were bad,. The...
the 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 noisy... People on the same tour, who oaud less than we did, had wsy better accomodations. Very disappointed...The two days on the Kibbutz community were equally unpleasant.. We had to change rooms due to the animal menure smell. The food was also not up to the expecrations. We got thrown in with local members of the community who were not very hygenic....It was our first ecperence with TourRadar snd it was nit a good experience...not thinking of booking with you again.Show more
Traveled in November 2017
Reply from: Encounters Travel
Dear 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 informed. We realise that guides play a big part in making a tour enjoyable so it’s great to hear that these expectations were met on your tour. This is exactly the type of feedback we strive for. The hotels used are the ones that we advertise as being used for the tour on our website, so I'm sorry if they didn't meet your expectations. Both are set at the Israeli 4-star level and while they're not the best hotels in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, this is not designed as a luxury tour. It's also quite hard to strike a balance between hotels in locations that are quite busy, with the benefits of shops, cafes and restaurants nearby, and those in more out of the way places that may be quieter but not have as much to do easily accessible around them. I'm sorry you didn't like the stay at the Kibbutz Lavi either. Part of the reason we include a Kibbutz hotel for one night is to give you the opportunity to mix with the local people who live on the kibbutz and run it, and to learn about the farming there and their way of life. We generally get good feedback about this part of the tour, but I appreciate it may not have been for you. Both ourselves and Tour Radar do run promotions on our various tours from time to time which can lead to people paying different prices for the same tour. We are also starting to offer optional 5-star hotel upgrades on this trip so people can choose the level they'd like to book. Overall I’m sorry that this tour didn’t quite meet with your expectations and that you won’t consider using us in the future. Both ourselves and Tour Radar do offer a great range of different tour options to all corners of the world, of varying levels, including some luxury 5-star tours which may be of interest to you. Thank you again for taking the time to get back to us with this feedback, it’s very much appreciated.
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Christine5.0•December 2017
Brilliant trip!
Traveled in November 2017
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Hi Christine, thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Classic Israel tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
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Milton5.0•December 2016
I went on the Classic Israel Tour. It was a fantastic experience. Our tour consisted of six people and our tour...
I 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!Show more
Traveled in November 2016
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Thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Israel holiday. We hope that you'll join us again in the future!
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Janet
Asked on May 1st, 2017
Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?
Other
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written May 2017
  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.
S
Stephanie
Asked on May 1st, 2017
What is the group size of this tour?
Group size
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written May 2017
  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.
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Louise
Asked on December 1st, 2016
Are wheel chairs available?
Other
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written December 2016
  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.
A
Anthony
Asked on November 1st, 2016
What are the inclusions of this tour?
Other
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written November 2016
  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
A
Anthony
Asked on November 1st, 2016
What time does the tour start on the first day - are there any planned activities that day?
Other
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written November 2016
  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.
R
Ron
Asked on September 1st, 2016
How much of the tour is on windy roads?
Other
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2016
  The routes we take on this tour aren't particular windy, though the guide and driver will ultimately decide on the exact roads they use, based on conditions at that time.
S
Susan
Asked on September 1st, 2016
What is the average age on this tour ?
Age Range
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2016
  The average age on this tour tends to be around 40 years, however our groups are generally made up of younger and older passengers too.
S
Steven
Asked on August 1st, 2016
Will my trip be ATOL Protected?
Other
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written August 2016
  If we book the international flights associated with your trip, your trip will be ATOL protected. If you choose to book your own international flights, your trip will be protected by our boding with ABTA and IPP.
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Julie
Asked on August 1st, 2016
Will you organise return transfer to Tel Aviv?
Flights / Transfers
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written August 2016
  The trip includes arrival and departure transfers in Tel Aviv, on the first and last days of the tour.
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Ali
Asked on August 1st, 2016
Is there a single room supplement?
Single supplement
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written August 2016
  If you are travelling by yourself, the single supplement will be added to your booking. This is depending on the departure dates . If a same sex room share is arranged, the single supplement will be removed from your booking.

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Classic Israel

Itinerary

Introduction

Tel Aviv

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Masada - Dead Sea - Jerusalem

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Jerusalem

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Jerusalem

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Jerusalem - Nazareth - Safed - Tiberias

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Sea of Galilee - Golan Heights

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Acre - Haifa - Caesarea - Tel Aviv

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Tel Aviv

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