Classic Israel
- Tour Operator:
- Encounters Travel
- Max group size:
- 45
- Age range:
- 8 to 95
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 77682
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
Ready-to-book adventures, personalized
Personal
Make your adventure more you
Private
Enjoy a tour focused solely on your travel group
Professional
Access our Travel Experts’ insider knowledge
Protected
Travel within your own bubble
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: Welcome to Tel-Aviv
- Day 2: Masada – The Dead Sea - Jerusalem
- Day 3: Exploring Jerusalem
- Day 4: Jerusalem to Bethlehem
- Day 5: Nazareth
- Day 6: Golan Heights – Sea of Galilee
- Day 7: Acre, Haifa & Tel Aviv
- Day 8: Israel tour ends
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Flights
- Insurance
Where You'll Stay
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Operated by Encounters Travel
Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out of the country you're visiting. Our tours range from historical sightseeing and Nile cruises in Egypt, through to long strenuous treks and white water rafting in Nepal or swimming with whales in Tonga. You can join other travellers on a small group departure, or personalise and tailor-make an itinerary for you to enjoy privately. Whatever your preference, we have a team of experienced travel consultants ready to advise you and help arrange your next great adventure!
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- CCarolMyerscough· October 5th, 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.
Encounters Travel commented on this reviewHi 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!Trip date: September 2019 - MBMary Jane· September 30th, 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 moreEncounters Travel commented on this reviewHi 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!Trip date: September 2019
- DGDaniel E· August 19th, 2019Very happy with our tour guide Meir.Encounters Travel commented on this reviewHi 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!Trip date: July 2019
- EAEugenio· December 20th, 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 moreEncounters 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
- CChristine· December 13th, 2017Brilliant trip!Encounters Travel commented on this reviewHi 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!Trip date: November 2017
- MSMilton· December 8th, 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!Encounters Travel commented on this reviewThanks 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!
Trip date: November 2016
Dates & Availability
Pay-by-instalments
Take advantage of our 0% interest instalment plan on selected departures. Learn More
- Sunday2 Apr, 2023Sunday9 Apr, 2023English$2,240
- Sunday9 Apr, 2023Sunday16 Apr, 2023English$2,240
- Sunday16 Apr, 2023Sunday23 Apr, 2023English$1,995
- Sunday23 Apr, 2023Sunday30 Apr, 2023English$1,995
- Sunday30 Apr, 2023Sunday7 May, 2023English$1,995
- Sunday7 May, 2023Sunday14 May, 2023English$1,995
- Sunday14 May, 2023Sunday21 May, 2023English$1,995
- Sunday21 May, 2023Sunday28 May, 2023English$1,995
- Sunday28 May, 2023Sunday4 Jun, 2023English$1,995
- Sunday4 Jun, 2023Sunday11 Jun, 2023English$1,995
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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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