Israel and Greece Highlights

• Round trip economy class airfare from New York to Tel Aviv, returning from Athens
• Airfare from Tel Aviv to Athens
• 7 nights hotel accommodation in Israel (Tel Aviv 1, Tiberias 2, Jerusalem 4) with breakfast daily
• 6 days of escorted touring as per itinerary
• 3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens with buffet breakfast daily
• Half day guided tour of Athens
• 4-day/4-night cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey on "Louis Cruises" vessel (Inside cabins "IC" with 2 lower beds - upgrades available)
• All transfers in Greece and Israel with assistance and baggage handling
• Hotel service charges and taxes
• Sightseeing in air-conditioned vehicles and English speaking professional tour guides
• All entrance fees on included sightseeing
• Host service in Greece and Israel
• Meals as per itinerary: B = breakfast (14), L= lunch (4), D = dinner (4)
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Itinerary

DAY 1: USA-TEL AVIV
Depart on your overnight transatlantic flight to Tel Aviv, Israel.

DAY 2: TEL AVIV
Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport you will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv.

DAY 3: CAESAREA - MEGIDDO - HAIFA - ACRE (B)
Depart Tel Aviv and drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, capital of Judea under the Romans. Visit the excavations of the ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct. Continue to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon. Visit the archaeological excavations at Megiddo, including the well-preserved water supply system. Drive to Haifa, visit the Persian Gardens at the Bahai Temple. From Haifa, drive to Acre to visit the ancient city and harbor. Continue to Kibbutz Lavi for dinner and overnight.

DAY 4: TIBERIAS - CAPERNAUM - BANIAS (B)
After a short tour of Tiberias, you will take a boat ride to Capernaum. Visit the remains of the 2nd century synagogue. Proceed to Tabgha, the site of the miracle of fish and loaves, and visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Continue to Mount of the Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive to the Banias Spring and Waterfall and tour the Golan Heights. Return to Kibbutz Lavi for dinner and overnight.

DAY 5: NAZARETH - BEIT SHEAN (B)
Moroning drive to Nazareth via Cana of Galilee. In Nazareth, you will visit the Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Workshop and Mary’s Well. Drive to Beit Shean, a newly excavated city, and visit the Roman theatre. Continue on along the Jordan River to Jerusalem for overnight.

DAY 6: JERUSALEM - OLD CITY (B)
Today you will visit the Old City of Jerusalem, including: Mount of Olives, Church of All Nations, Tomb of David at Mt. Zion, Room of the Last Supper. Enter within the walls of the city and visit the Cardo, Temple Mount (entrance to the mosques not included), Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Oriental Bazaar. Overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 7: JERUSALEM - NEW CITY - BETHLEHEM (B)
Visit the Model of Jerusalem during the period of the Second Temple, Yad Vashem Memorial to the Holocaust, Ein Karem and the Church of Visitation, Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum, which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls. Proceed to Bethlehem (visit subject to availability) to visit the Church of the Nativity. Overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 8: DEAD SEA - MASSADA (B)
Drive to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls where found. Visit the ancient city of Qumran and drive along the shore of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, to Massada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. Ascend Mt. Massada by cable car and visit the food storeroom, water irrigation system and Herod’s Palace. Return to Jerusalem for overnight.

DAY 9: TEL AVIV - ATHENS (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to Ben Gurion Airport for your flight to Athens. Upon arrival, meet with your local host and transfer to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure.

DAY 10: ATHENS - 4 DAY CRUISE - MYKONOS (B,L,D)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Piraeus to embark on your 4-day Greek Island cruise. The first port of call today will be the jet set island of Mykonos. Stroll at leisure through the white-washed, flower-decked alleyways to the sculpture-like church of Paraportiani, or along the waterfront to the famous windmills.

DAY 16: ATHENS - USA (B)
Morning transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Accommodations	VALUE	OPTION A	OPTION B
TEL AVIV	Tal	Grand Beach	Dan Panorama
TIBERIAS/ GALILEE	Kibbutz Lavi Lev Wing	Kibbutz Lavi Lev Wing	Kibbutz Lavi Hod Wing
JERUSALEM	Moriah Gardens	Grand Court	Dan Panorama
ATHENS	Polis Grand	Amalia	Athens Plaza
CRUISE	Inside cabins Category "IC" with two lower beds (Upgrades available)

Departure Dates & Prices

Tour Departs USA: Saturday

* Other departures available on request - Let us customize your trip to suit your needs

Rates are per person in US Dollars, double occupancy, and include airline fuel surcharges. Airfare from New York is included; departures from most USA gateways are available - please inquire.

ADDITIONAL CHARGES (per person):
- Air taxes and security fees: approx. $200
- Cruise Port taxes: $105

CRUISE UPGRADES to Outside cabins Category "XB" please add $120 (per person/ double).

BRING-YOUR-OWN-AIR: If you buy your own airline tickets, please deduct from the tour price: