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Fascinating Israel 2026
9 days from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
Tour Description:
From the seemingly miraculous waters of the Dead Sea to Cana of Galilee where Jesus is said to have performed his first miracle of turning water into wine—this fascinating tour of Israel is full of incredible sights, scenery, and stories. The historical and biblical tales begin in Tel Aviv, the “Mediterranean Manhattan,” continue to the Mount of Beatitudes where it is believed Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount and culminate at the lowest (yet most uplifting) point on the surface of the Earth—the Dead Sea where you’ll effortlessly float at 430 meters below sea level. Discover the fascinating city of Jerusalem and dive into numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites—including the golden-domed Baha’i Shrine in Haifa and the ancient clifftop fortress of Masada—not to mention some of the most delectable dishes of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Sunday 22 Feb 26 — Tuesday 03 Mar 26 | Starting at $3,129 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 08 Mar 26 — Tuesday 17 Mar 26 | Starting at $3,129 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 22 Mar 26 — Tuesday 31 Mar 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $3,369 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 05 Apr 26 — Tuesday 14 Apr 26 | Starting at $3,179 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 19 Apr 26 — Tuesday 28 Apr 26 | Starting at $3,179 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 03 May 26 — Tuesday 12 May 26 | Starting at $3,179 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 17 May 26 — Tuesday 26 May 26 | Starting at $3,179 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 31 May 26 — Tuesday 09 Jun 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $3,419 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 14 Jun 26 — Tuesday 23 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,179 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 28 Jun 26 — Tuesday 07 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,069 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 12 Jul 26 — Tuesday 21 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,069 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 02 Aug 26 — Tuesday 11 Aug 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $3,299 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 16 Aug 26 — Tuesday 25 Aug 26 | Starting at $2,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 30 Aug 26 — Tuesday 08 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,179 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 04 Oct 26 — Tuesday 13 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,299 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 11 Oct 26 — Tuesday 20 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,299 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tour: • Visits in Jerusalem include Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall, the Upper Room of the Last Supper, and King David’s tomb. Plus, views of the Garden Tomb, Mount of Olives, and Garden of Gethsemane• Walking tour in the ancient port of Jaffa• Visit to the Roman Theatre and the Crusader Fortress in Caesarea• Visit to Acre’s Underground Crusader City• Visit to the Baha’i Shrine and the ethereal gardens in Haifa• [LF] Scenic cruise on Lake Tiberias• Visit to the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth• Visits to Capernaum, Cana, Bet She’An, the Latrun Area, Mount of Beatitudes, and the Jordan River• Cable-car ride and visit to the cliff-top fortress of Masada• Time to float in the saltwater of the [LF] Dead Sea
Notes:
Participation in full tour experience may be challenging for guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs due to uneven terrain.
Participation in full tour experience may be challenging for guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs due to uneven terrain.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
Welcome to Tel Aviv! This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Dinner
DinnerDay 2 TEL AVIV. EXCURSION TO VALLEY OF ELAH–LATRUN–JAFFA
Giant Victories LATRUN AREA See the site of David’s victory over Goliath and visit the Monastery of the Trappist Monks.
JAFFA Take a walking tour of the ancient port. (B)
82mi/ 132km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & MYSTERY Explore the ancient port of Jaffa, where biblical stories of Jonah, Solomon, and St. Peter took place. The Israeli city traces its roots to 1800 BC, with mythological tales of Andromeda and Perseus. Today Jaffa features picturesque alleys, art galleries, unique boutiques, ancient buildings, and wonderful landmarks
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 3 TEL AVIV–CAESAREA–ACRE–HAIFA
Crusaders & Legendary Leaders CAESAREA Visit the Roman Theatre and the Crusader Fortress.
ACRE Visit the Underground Crusader City.
HAIFA Explore the Baha’i Shrine. (B,D)
62mi/ 100km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES Born Sayyed ʻAlí Muḥammad Shírází, “The Báb” was the founder of Bábism, and endures as the central figures of the Baháʼí Faith. He was executed in 1850 along with thousands of his followers by the Persian government which opposed this new movement. The magnificent shrine and ethereal gardens of Baha’i stand as a testament to the revered religious leader where his remains are laid to rest – a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary beauty
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 4 HAIFA. EXCURSION TO THE SEA OF GALILEE, MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, CAPERNAUM & KIBBUTZ
Faithful Sites & Service MOUNT OF BEATITUDES Explore the site where Jesus delivered his iconic Sermon on the Mount.
CAPERNAUM Visit the site where Jesus recruited his first followers.
JORDAN RIVER Visit a baptismal site.
SEA OF GALILEE See Lake Tiberias before a [LF] scenic cruise. Hear a [LF] lecture on Kibbutz life. (B,D)
107mi/ 173km
LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE Cruise on the historic waters of Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee) with panoramic views of the area. Later hear about the traditions of the Kibbutz. Hebrew for ‘gathering,’ Kibbutz life dates back thousands of years with quiet and collaborative communities of volunteers from around the world who work to enhance industry or agriculture in a peaceful and harmonious setting
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 5 HAIFA–NAZARETH–CANA–BET SHE’AN–JERUSALEM
Miraculous Sites & Ancient Wonders NAZARETH Visit the Church of the Annunciation.
CANA Visit the site of Jesus’ first recorded miracle.
BET SHE’AN Explore the ancient city including the Roman and Byzantine relics.
Stop for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. (B,D)
147 mi / 235 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ARCHAEOLOGICAL WONDERS Bet She’an is one of the best-preserved archaeological sites of this region and well worth some time to wander around. Ongoing excavations at this UNESCO World Heritage site reveal time-worn colonnade-style streets, bathhouses, and an auditorium with perfect acoustics
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 6 JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO MASADA & THE DEAD SEA
Uplifting Waters & Wonders JERUSALEM Take a scenic drive through the Judean wilderness en route to the Dead Sea.
MASADA Take a cable-car ride to visit the cliff-top fortress.
DEAD SEA [LF] Float in the saltwater of the Dead Sea and receive a salt scrub gift. Return to Jerusalem. (B)
64 mi / 103 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
NATURAL WONDERS Feel weightless as you float effortlessly on the waters of the Dead Sea. This legendary salt lake in the Jordan Rift Valley is fed by the Jordan River, with its salty surface lying 430.5m below sea level – the lowest land-based shores on Earth
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 7 JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO YAD VASHEM–THE ISRAEL MUSEUM–BETHLEHEM
Moving History JERUSALEM Visit Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum.
BETHLEHEM Take an orientation tour and visit the Church of Nativity. (B,D)
6 mi / 10 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
IN MEMORIUM Yad Vashem (the World Holocaust Remembrance Center) takes its name from the biblical verse, ″And to them will I give in my house and within my walls a memorial and a name (a yad vashem)” – (Isaiah, 56; 5). Here, roughly one million visitors come to remember the millions who were persecuted during WWII. Housing a remarkable collection of historic and personal artifacts, stories, and memorials to the Jewish people who suffered at the hands of the Nazi regime, Yad Vashem leaves a deeply profound impression of remembrance and conviction in the souls of all who visit
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 8 JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO THE OLD CITY
History & Mystery JERUSALEM Take a guided walking tour of the Old City includes the Garden Tomb, Mount of Olives, and the Garden of Gethsemane. Follow the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Stop at the Western Wall. Walk to Mount Zion and visit the Upper Room where Jesus and his disciples had the last supper. Visit the tomb of King David. Farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ICONIC FOOTSTEPS
Jerusalem is totally unique; there is no place like it. A city of tradition, religion, and history, but also increasingly of modern culture and heritage. Take in all this while you wander around the maze of streets listening to the story that made it so special even astronaut Neil Armstrong when visiting said, “I am more excited stepping on these stones than stepping on the moon.”
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 9 JERUSALEM
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Tel Aviv). (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| Tel Aviv | Haifa | Jerusalem |
Herods Hotel Tel Aviv
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
155 Hayarkon Street Tel Aviv Israel
Contemporary High-rise Hotel situated on the Mediterranean, in hub of fashionable tourist center.
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
155 Hayarkon Street Tel Aviv Israel
Contemporary High-rise Hotel situated on the Mediterranean, in hub of fashionable tourist center.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
