Best of Israel

Sightseeing Highlights

Jerusalem: Sightseeing includes Yad Vashem and the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Israel Museum. Sightseeing of Jerusalem includes views of the Wailing Wall and the Via Dolorosa.

Mount Zion: Visit the tomb of King David.

Dead Sea: Excursion including a visit to the Fortress of Massada.

Ein Gev: tay two nights in a traditional Israeli Kibbutz.

Capernaum: See the old synagogue and the Mount of Beatitudes.

Tiberias: Visit this lovely resort town.

Nazareth: Visit the Church of the Annunciation.

Meggido: See the excavating of Solomon's Stables.

Golan Heights: See the former Syrian bunkers, Kunietra and the new Israeli.

Tzfat (Safed): Visit the ancient synagogue and artists colony.

Acre: Visit the Crypt of St. John and the underground crusader city.

Haifa: Up to the summit of Mount Carmel for breathtaking views of Bahai Shrine and visit the Persian Gardens.

Caesarea: See the Roman amphitheatre and aqueduct.

Dining Highlights

1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Jerusalem.

8 Israeli breakfasts with juice.

2 three-course dinners.10 meals in total (see-day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.

Touring by air-conditioned motorcoach or mini-bus.

Escorted by one of Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.

Tel Aviv Airport transfers are provided on Days 1 and 9.

A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Christmas & New Year's Eve Highlights
Tour departures 18 Dec will be accommodated in Tel Aviv over Christmas. Tour departures 25 Dec will be accommodated in Jerusalem over Christmas and in Tel Aviv for New Year's Eve giving you the opportunity to celebrate in true Israeli style.

Important Notice
Important Notice Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation in Israel is constantly changing. Events in Israel and travel advice put out by various governments may at times necessitate changes to the brochured itinerary and accommodations and even tour cancellation. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information. You must accept these risks involved in travel to Israel and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.

Important - Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:

You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.

Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.

Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.

Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.

In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.

No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.

Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)

European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.

Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.

Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.

Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.