Experience the best of Israel and learn about the rich and fascinating history of the region. Visit highlights such as Bethlehem, Nazareth and the cosmopolitan city of Tel Aviv.
Tipping in the Middle East is customary. We have included the cost of tipping for included services on your tour so you can spend all your time enjoying your adventure and not worrying about how much to tip. However, please note that tipping for optional excursions and your tour leader/guide is not included in this.
Your joining location is:
Jerusalem Gold Hotel
Jaffa St 234
Jerusalem, Israel
Tel: +972 2-501-3333
Israel’s international airport is Ben Gurion Airport. It is situated around 35 minutes from Jerusalem. Upon arrival we suggest you withdraw some local currency if you have not already. Taxi’s are readily available. There is also a shuttle bus that departs hourly to Jerusalem City Centre.
It is advisable not to wear chains or expensive looking watches or jewellery while in major cities.Â
Arrival transfers are not included in the price of your tour. If you would like to book an airport transfer please speak to your adventure specialist.
This tour uses tourist class hotels.
The type of accommodation indicated in the trip notes is a guideline. If for any reason, we need to change the accommodation listed on the itinerary, a similar standard of accommodation will be used instead. You can find the list of hotels or similar used on your itinerary under each day.
Accommodation on this trip is mostly on a twin share basis unless. If you are a solo passenger you will be sharing a room with another group member of the same sex. If you are travelling with a partner and wish to book a double bed, please advice your Adventure Specialist upon booking.
If you are a solo traveller, a private room is available on most occasions at an extra cost. This must be booked in advance.
Although we endeavour to have hotel rooms ready in time for arrival, sometimes this is not possible especially if we arrive early in the morning. In this instance we will store our luggage and enjoy the destination before checking in later in the day.
You will be carrying your own luggage on tour. Please limit this to one piece per person plus one day bag.
It is important to bring luggage you can carry and lift comfortably, potentially up stairs and from the vehicle into the hotel.
Temperatures in Israel are generally high, particularly during the summer months from May to September. Loose, comfortable clothing that covers your legs and shoulders is ideal. In the winter months, temperatures can drop in the evening so ensure you have at least one pair of warm jeans/trousers and a few sweaters or tops which you can layer.
It is essential to cover up when visiting places of worship so please bear this in mind.
What essential items should I bring on my tour?
Clothing
Electronics
Toiletries
Other
Documents
Laundry
Depending on the time spent in each destination, your Tour Leader will be able to advise on laundromats or laundry services in or near our hotels. Hotel services can be pretty costly however your tour leader will be able to recommend cheaper options. If you wash clothes yourself take care not to be too obvious where you hang them as most hotels do not like guests washing and drying their clothes in the hotel rooms.
On a Tucan Travel tour you will experience a huge variety of amazing food in each location. Meals included are listed on the day to day itinerary and the “about your tour” section. On this trip, most breakfasts are included but lunch and dinner are at your own cost unless stated as included in the itinerary. Your tour leader will suggest restaurants in each location, and arrange evening group meals for those who wish to join. In the Middle East, there is a huge choice of incredible food.
If you have a specific dietary requirement it is important you advise us at the booking stage. We also recommend re-iterating this information to your tour leader on day 1. While we endeavour to assist as much as possible, it is ultimately your responsibility to research and arrange meals that suit your dietary preferences.
This tour uses the Israeli New Shekel.
Tipping is part of the culture in Israel, so we have included the cost of most of the tipping on this tour. This will include the tip for any included meals, excursions, transport and accommodation staff. Please note that should you take part in optional excursions that are separate from the tour, the tip will not be included. The tipping kitty also does not include a tip for your tour leader at the end of the tour. If you feel that your tour leader has provided excellent service, a discretionary tip is always appreciated.
The majority of shops, restaurants, hotels and other establishments in Israel will accept credit and debit cards. American Express is not as widely accepted, so do not rely on this as your primary card.
We know how easy it is to lose track of your spending on holiday! That’s why it’s essential to thoroughly read your trip notes so that you understand what is and what isn’t included on each day. Most lunches and dinners are at your own cost, which gives you the flexibility to spend as little or as much as you like. Remember to budget for things like laundry, tipping, souvenirs and optional activities.
Your budget should include additional meals, transport within cities, optional excursions, shopping and an emergency fund.
Travel can be unpredictable. While we endeavour to plan for every situation there are some instances where it is out of our control, such as severe weather, strikes, civil unrest or natural disasters. If these result in unavoidable itinerary changes, you should have access to enough funds for you to return home unexpectedly.
Israel is generally safe, even more so in a group tour. There are a few precautions which you should always take.
The safety of our travellers is a number one priority when operating our tours. As a British registered company the lead is taken from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Advice Service (FCO). Tucan Travel reserves the right to cancel, amend or continue the operation of a tour based on, but not solely restricted to, the advice of the FCO.
Travel insurance is compulsory on all Tucan Travel tours. Your tour leader will request your travel insurance details at the pre departure meeting which are immediately submitted to the office. Failure to produce these details will mean you cannot join the tour.
A medical kit is handy for minor wounds and ailments. In areas with limited or dubious medical facilities, an emergency medical kit containing sterile syringes is also advisable. By law our staff are not allowed to administer first aid or give drugs to travellers, so please be prepared with your own supplies. If you are taking medication, please ensure you bring an adequate supply and a letter from your doctor to avoid potential issues at border crossings.
It is important to consult your doctor or travel clinic in good time before your tour departs to determine what vaccinations you require. If you are coming from a yellow-fever infected country then you must have had a yellow-fever vaccine and carry the certificate with you.
All clients wishing to participate in horse riding or similar activities, whether included or optional, acknowledge that the availability of protective headgear can vary or be non-existent. Therefore Tucan Travel cannot guarantee that headgear will be provided or will be to the same standard as those available in the UK or your home country. Any client intending to partake in these activities should bring their own protective headgear and other protective equipment with them.
Our tours are perfectly designed for those aged between 18 and 65 years old. They are fast-paced and sometimes tiring, while packed with adventure, new experiences and feel-good moments. With customers from around the world, of different ages, backgrounds and nationalities, some groups can be more boisterous than others. As a result, we ask that anyone wanting to travel under the age of 18 or over 65 carefully consider whether a group tour is right for them. We may ask that you fill in our tour suitability form found here to guarantee your enjoyment of the trip. Please read through our Tour Suitability page or contact a member of our Reservations Team if in doubt. Please note that we do not accept children under the age of 16 on our group tours. If you are travelling with children please contact our tailor-made team for a bespoke holiday.
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Welcome to Jerusalem where your tour will begin. You are welcome to arrive at any time today before your welcome meeting at 6pm.
1 night(s) in hotels at Jerusalem Gold Hotel or similar 
Today is a full day exploring the Old City Quarter and Bethlehem. Our first stop on your Israel adventure will be to the iconic Mount of Olives, a mountain ridge overlooking east of Jerusalem's old city which is famous for being a key location throughout many Biblical events. We visit the Church of Dominus Flevit, it is said that it is from here Jesus looked over Jerusalem and wept over the future of the city. We continue on our guided tour to take footsteps along the well known Palm Sunday Route which represents the final walk where Jesus triumphantly enters Jerusalem after the resurrection of Lazarus.
Following Jesus’ final footprints, we arrive at the Garden of Gethsemane where he spent his last night before being arrested. Afterwards we visit the Church of All Nations which was built over the rock where he prayed on the eve of the crucifixion. We take a final walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of Holy Sepulcher where it is said that Jesus was buried and resurrected.
From there we set off to enter the famous city of Bethlehem. The birthplace of Jesus Christ, Bethlehem holds centuries of history and is home to UNESCO site The Church of the Nativity - one of the oldest churches in the world which you will have the opportunity to visit.
The day tour takes around 6 to 8 hours and we will arrive back in the late afternoon where you can enjoy a free evening.
Jerusalem Old City Tour and trip to Bethlehem
1 night(s) in hotels at Jerusalem Gold Hotel or similar
1 Breakfast(s)
Today is a free day to participate in any optional excursions or to simply continue enjoying the city.
Why not arrange a trip to visit the Dead Sea? Speak to your tour leader about a day trip that includes driving to Jericho, the oldest continually inhabited city in the world, before viewing the mount of Temptation and the tree of Sycamore. Finish the trip at the Dead Sea before returning to Jerusalem in the evening.
Jericho and Dead Sea Day Trip - Prices vary depending on group size
1 night(s) in hotels at Jerusalem Gold Hotel or similar
1 Breakfast(s)
Today we will head to Nazareth, the home of Mary and Joseph. En route we will drive to the vast Jezreel Valley to make a stop at Mount Tabor, where many people believe was the site of the Transfiguration in the Bible. We will then continue to Nazareth and visit Saint Joseph’s Church which was built on the site of Joseph’s carpentry workshop.
Proceeding onwards we travel to the Cana of Galilee where it is said Jesus performed his first ever miracle by turning water into wine. Heading east we then make a stop at the Church of Primacy of Peter which sits on the northwest shores of Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee). This is said to mark the spot where the resurrected Jesus reinstated Peter as chief among the Apostles.
Visit Mount Tabor
1 night(s) in hotels at Marys Well Nazareth Hotel or similar
1 Breakfast(s)
Today is a free day to explore Nazareth further.
Tiberias round the lake tour - Prices vary depending on group size
1 night(s) in hotels at Marys Well Nazareth Hotel or similar
1 Breakfast(s)
Today we will travel to Tel Aviv, the final destination on your tour. Tel Aviv is the liberal heart of Israel, where nightlife continues to the early hours and young creatives come to enjoy the magnetic atmosphere. Spend time relaxing on the lovely beaches, check out the renowned food scene and enjoy an included tour of the Old City of Jaffa.
Jaffa Old City Tour
1 night(s) in hotels at Prima City Hotel or similar
1 Breakfast(s)
Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights.
1 Breakfast(s)
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