Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Safed, Sea of Galilee
November 5-7, 2015 (2 days tour)
For more information, please contact Delphine at delphine@ortra.com
Thursday, November 5, 2015
After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby.
Then, drive north along the coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman capital and port; enjoy a walking tour of the theatre and the archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue your tour to the Lower Galilee.
Transfer to a druze village
Visit of the village and explanations about the Druze minority.
Druze Lunch at restaurant
Stop in Haifa, the greatest harbor of Israel, with a breathtaking panoramic view of Haifa Bay and the Western Galilee from the summit of Mount Carmel. Visit the German Colony and view the magnificent Bahai Gardens.
The tour continues to Acre where we will discover the old Crusader underground city. This city was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001 and was one of the region's most important cities in ancient times. Acre still holds remnants of the Crusaders, the Ottomans, and even Napoleon, who once tried to conquer this walled city.
Dinner & Overnight – in one of the hotel in Galilee
Friday, November 6, 2015
After breakfast drive north to Safed: a visit to the city of Safed (Tsfat) - with its magnificent mountaintop setting and fresh, clean mountain air, is a heavenly experience.
The ancient Galilean city is the highest city in Israel, and commands a breathtaking view of the Galilee. Safed is a picturesque city of spiritual people and artists, wrapped in mysticism and mystery, and steeped in sacred atmosphere
Then, proceed with the Visit of the visitor center of the Golan Heights winery followed by a wine tasting of their premium wines
For lunch, enjoy a St Peter Fish in a restaurant.
In the afternoon, proceed to the lake of Tiberias, also named Sea of Galilee.
Stop to Capernaum the town reported to have been the home of Jesus and visit the ruins of an ancient synagogue and St Peter’s home .
Continuation to Tabgha to visit the Church of Multiplication of l oaves and fishes to discover its 4th century mosaic floor.
Have a panoramic outstanding view of the Sea of Galilee from the Mount of the Beatitudes.
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Leisure time and departure
Registration to the post conference tours will be opened until October 1, 2015
After this date we will not be able to guarantee participation.
Tour requires a minimum of 15 participants
Single Room: US$ 640 per person
Double Room: US$ 460 per person
Rates include:
* 2 night accommodation in a 4-star hotel, including breakfast on November 5-6
* 2 Lunches on route on November 5-6.
* Dinner on November 5.
* Service charge & taxes
* Deluxe air-conditioned bus and licensed English-speaking guide
* Entrance fees to sites
Rates do not include:
* Dinner on November 6
* Tips and other personal expenses
* Transfer to Ben-Gurion airport from Tel Aviv hotels on November 7