PRIVATE ISRAEL TOUR PACKAGE:
Christian Holy Land Experience
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PRIVATE TOUR PACKAGE SERIES:
Christian Holy Land Experience
The perfect bucket-list experience for parties of 2 – 8 travelers. Tour the Holy Land for 10 days/9 nights in the finest luxury accommodations. Suitable for travelers aged 10 and up. Ideal for couples, families, and friends.
Pace: Comfortable
Activity Level: Moderate (walking)
Travel with friends or during off-peak travel seasons for amazing savings!
Christian Holy Land Experience — The Living Bible Tour
The Living Bible Tour is a journey through the history of the Holy Land: to the ancient roots of Christianity, to the life and teachings of Jesus, to the millennia of Church life and more. From the lush Galilean Landscape to the splendor of Jerusalem and all the places in between, you’ll be amazed at how much you can do and see while still maintaining a comfortable pace.
Stage One: Welcome to the Holy Land!
Your journey begins in Tel Aviv, the economic and technological capital of Israel, built adjacent to the biblical port of Jaffa, which still functions today.
Stage Two: North to the Galilee
Make your way up the scenic Mediterranean Coastal Plain and into the lush Galilee Region and explore ancient settlements, historical and religious landmarks around the Sea of Galilee and Jordan River, and much more.
Stage Three: The Holy City
Continue through time and tradition to the hills of Jerusalem, the ancient stone alleyways of the Old City, and the many historical and religious landmarks hidden within. You’ll also get a taste of modern Jerusalem, head down to the Dead Sea region for a day, and choose the Theme Day that’s perfect for you.
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The Christian Holy Land Experience: Itinerary
Ten days, nine nights, and the very best of the Holy Land at a comfortable pace.
Hotels listed, or similar luxury properties.
DAY 1
ARRIVAL DAY
VIP arrival
Transfer to your hotel
Relax and unwind
Explore Jaffa (on own)
Dinner at leisure
Sunset walk (on own)
Royal Beach TLV Hotel
DAY 2
COASTAL PLAIN
Caesarea Nat’l Park
Tel Megiddo
Lunch on own
Nazareth
Mt. Precipice
Dinner included
Mitzpe HaYamim Hotel
DAY 3
GOLAN & GALILEE
Caesarea Philippi
Lunch on own
Mt. of Beatitudes
Capernaum & Tabgha
Galilee Boat Ride
Dinner included
Mitzpe HaYamim Hotel
DAY 4
JORDAN VALLEY
Yardenit Baptismal Site
Beit She’an
Lunch on own
St. Gerasimus Monastery
Dinner at leisure
Orient Hotel JLM
DAY 5
JERUSALEM OLD CITY
Mount of Olives
Gethsemane
Via Dolorosa
Holy Sepulchre
Davidson Center
Dinner at leisure
Orient Hotel JLM
DAY 6
JERUSALEM
Yad Vashem Memorial
Lunch on own
Dead Sea Scrolls
Israel Museum
Dinner at leisure
Orient Hotel JLM
DAY 7
JUDEAN DESERT
The fortress at Masada
Dead Sea experience
Lunch included
Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
Dinner at leisure
Orient Hotel JLM
DAY 8
JERUSALEM & BETHLEHEM
Tour City of David with the Lead Archaeologist
Lunch on own
Tour of Bethlehem
Dinner at leisure
Orient Hotel JLM
DAY 9
LEISURE DAY
Enjoy a day on your own in Jerusalem or choose from one of the free theme days below.
Dinner at leisure
Orient Hotel JLM
DAY 10
DEPARTURE DAY
Spend your last morning exploring on your own, relaxing at the hotel, or shopping for souvenirs.
Transfer to Airport
Have a safe flight!
Choose a free Theme Day for your day at leisure
Culinary and Wine
Artisan Goat Cheese Farm
Domaine du Castel Winery
Lunch on your own
Machne Yehuda Market Culinary Experience
Dinner is included
Orient Hotel JLM
Israel Defense Forces
Latrun Armored Corps Memorial
Burma Road Jeep Tour
Lunch on your own
Ammunition Hill
Dinner on your own
Orient Hotel JLM
The Modern State
Mt. Herzl Nat’l Cemetery
Theodor Herzl Museum
Lunch on your own
Knesset & Supreme Court
M. Begin Heritage Center
Dinner on your own
Orient Hotel JLM
Upgrade your Free Day and make it one to remember
Take your leisure day up a notch with one of these incredible upgraded Theme Days:
Wine for Aficionados
This full-day tour of some of the Jerusalem area’s finest wineries will satisfy every oenophile’s thirst. Explore the history of wine-making in the region, learn about the fascinating technologies that enable the production of top-quality wines in harsh climates, and enjoy a taste of some of the best wines being sold anywhere in the world today.
Warrior Adventure
Engage your fighting spirit with a full-day military experience with some of the IDF’s best former counter-terrorism experts. Train in Krav Maga hand-to-hand combat, practice counter-terrorism maneuvers, compete in shooting exercises, and more. See if you have what it takes to join the elite combat forces of the IDF.
Mitzpe Ramon
Enjoy a private helicopter flight to Mitzpe Ramon in the Negev Desert for an incredible day in and around the Ramon Crater, one of Israel’s most amazing natural attractions. Enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery, tour the crater and desert surroundings by Jeep, and even rappel down into the crater before returning to Jerusalem by helicopter.
Petra, Jordan
Fly down to Eilat in a private helicopter and cross the border into Jordan for a tour of Petra, one of UNESCO’s amazing World Heritage Sites. Enjoy an expertly guided private tour of the stunning Rose Red City and its famous landmarks: the Treasury, the Siq, and more. Cross Petra off your bucket list, then fly back to Jerusalem.
Finishing Touches and Half-Day Extras
to make your tour singularly yours
Room Upgrades:
Upgraded rooms — $800 per guest in a double room.
Upgrade to suites — $2250 per guest in a double room.
Flexible travel days:
If you don’t want to arrive on a Sunday, you can shift your tour dates to start on a different day.
Cost: $500 total.
Helicopter ride:
Take off on an amazing once-in-a-lifetime private helicopter flight on your leisure day.
Half-day experience.
Cost: $2900 / 4 ppl.
Wine tasting:
Set out on a special private tour and expert wine tasting at a local boutique winery.
Half-day experience.
Cost: $300 per guest
Army outing:
See if you have what it takes to be part of the IDF’s elite counter-terrorism forces.
Half-day experience.
Cost: $600 per guest
You’re coming all this way,
why not cross a few more items off your bucket list?
Choose from one of these amazing trip extensions to add either before or after (or both!) your Tour Package. All extensions offer comprehensive private touring packages in high-end luxury accommodations.
Egyptian Wonders
Cairo, Pyramids & Nile Cruise
Private 10 day / 9 night tour in luxury accommodations, including a spectacular 4 night Nile Cruise through iconic archaeological sites. Tour highlights: the Pyramids at Giza, Old Cairo and the Khan el-Khalili suq, the Mighty Sphinx, Luxor, and much more!
Enjoy the Emirates
Dubai, Abu Dhabi & More!
Private 7 day / 6 night tour in luxury accommodations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Tour highlights include: Old and New Dubai, including a visit to the 148th floor of the Burj Khalifa; incredible Desert Safari and traditional hospitality, and much more!
Incredible Jordan
The Ultimate Jordan Tour
Private 6 day / 5 night tour in luxury accommodations, including all the best of Jordan. Tour highlights include: traditional desert hospitality in Wadi Rum, a mind-blowing tour of the Lost City of Petra, a Dead Sea retreat, and tour of capital city Amman.
Pyramids
& Beyond
Mini-Egypt: Giza, Cairo & Luxor
Private 6 day / 5 night tour of Egypt in luxury accommodations. Tour highlights: The Pyramids at Giza, the Mighty Sphinx, Karnak, the Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Old Cairo and the Khan el-Khalili suq, and much more!
Dazzling
Dubai
Mini-UAE: Dubai Getaway
Private 5 day / 4 night tour in luxury accommodations in the economic heart of the UAE. Tour highlights include: modern and classical Dubai, desert hospitality, a day trip to Abu Dhabi, and plenty of down-time and shopping opportunities for all.
Red Desert Adventure
Mini-Jordan: Wadi Rum & Petra
Private 5 day / 4 night tour in luxury accommodations with the stunning red desert landscape all around. Tour highlights include: a relaxing day of water sports or beach time in Eilat, desert hospitality in Wadi Rum, and fabulous tour of Petra.
| Deluxe | Luxury | Premium Luxury | |
| 2 travelers | $8320 | $9220 | $10300 |
| 3 travelers | $7220 | $8300 | $9780 |
| 4 travelers | $7260 | $8120 | $9260 |
| 5 travelers | $6720 | $7700 | $9060 |
| 6 travelers | $5920 | $6780 | $8220 |
| 7 travelers | $5800 | $6760 | $7940 |
| 8 travelers | $5300 | $6160 | $7300 |
Price per person
Up to 15% off per person for travel during the off-peak season
Off-peak months: January, February, March, May, August, September, November
Contact a tour specialist for further details
Tip: Check out the Extras and Extensions tabs above before designing your trip.
Tip: Tours are scheduled to begin on Sunday and end ten days later on Tuesday.
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