Price range
From $3450 per person
Upcoming Date
08 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 2024
Tour Time
10 Days (Inc. Arv./Dpt.)
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1 - Friday ( March 8 ) : Welcome to Israel!

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Activities:

  • Arrival at Ben Gurion airport - Meet your guide and driver who will transport you to your hotel.

  • Leisure evening at Tel Aviv

  • Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv Beach

Overnight: Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv Beach

2 - Saturday ( March 9 ) : Saturday in Tel Aviv

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Activities:

  • Breakfast at your hotel

  • Enjoy a day of leisure to explore and enjoy Tel Aviv on your own

  • Welcome Dinner at a Local Restaurant - (TBD)

  • Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv Beach

Overnight: Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv Beach
Meal Plan: breakfast, dinner

3 - Sunday ( March 10 ) : Exploring the Galilee

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Activities:

  • Breakfast at your hotel

  • Business visit (scheduled by the professor)

  • Travel north

  • Visit Nazareth - Set in the Lower Galilee, Israel’s biggest Arab city, Nazareth, is a fascinating place. It combines traditional, simple Arabic charm, Christian history, and grand old Arabic architecture. Nazareth is home to many important early Christian sites, including the Basilica of the Annunciation, Mary’s Well, and the Synagogue Church, as well as an authentic, living Arab souk (market).

  • Lunch in Nazareth - (Meal is included)

  • Continue to Tiberias and enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee - The best way to appreciate the beauty of the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus walked on water, is by taking a boat ride across the blue water, especially at sunset as the sky changes color and the sun sinks behind the dreamlike hills that surround the lake.

  • Return to Tel Aviv

  • Dinner on your own

  • Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv Beach

Overnight: Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv Beach
Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch

4 - Monday ( March 11 ) : Business Visits

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Activities:

  • Breakfast at your hotel

  • Business visit (scheduled by the professor)

  • Lunch - (Meal is included)

  • Business visit (scheduled by the professor)

  • Dinner on your own - And enjoy evening at leisure

  • Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv Beach

Overnight: Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv Beach
Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch

5 - Tuesday ( March 12 ) : What These Shores Have Seen

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Activities:

  • Breakfast at your hotel

  • Business visit (scheduled by the professor)

  • Travel to Zichron Yaakov

  • Lunch at a local restaurant (TBD) - (Meal is included)

  • Wine tasting at Tishbi Winery - Tishbi Winery was founded by Baron Edmund de Rothschild and the Chamiletzki family who were given the name Tishbi by the famous poet Chaim Nachman Bialik in 1925. Four generations have passed and Jonathan Tishbi still remembers harvesting by hand in his family's vineyards and bringing the wagons of grapes to be pressed in the nearby winery that still follows the traditional growing methods passed on to him by father and grandfather.

  • Continue to Caesarea Bird Mosaic - Discover the Bird Mosaic located in a public park in Caesarea. The mosaic was originally part of a large 6th century mansion. In 1955, archaeologists excavated a hilltop 500 meters outside of the Byzantine city wall in Caesarea. A large mosaic floor was discovered dating from the 6th Century CE.

  • Finish the day at Aqueduct Beach - The Aqueduct Beach, Caesarea is a beautiful and historic beach in Israel, where you can see the remains of a Roman aqueduct that supplied water to the ancient city of Caesarea. The beach is located a few kilometers north of the main archaeological park, and offers a stunning contrast between the golden sand, the blue sea, and the stone arches.

  • Return to Tel Aviv - Dinner on your own and enjoy evening at leisure

  • Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv Beach

Overnight: Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv Beach
Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch

6 - Wednesday ( March 13 ) : Jerusalem - Holy to All

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Activities:

  • Breakfast at your hotel - And check out from hotel

  • Depart for Jerusalem

  • Visit the museum at Yad Vashem, Israel’s National Memorial to the Holocaust - Tour this memorial to the darkest moment in the world and Jewish history, its children’s memorial, and exquisite gardens. Yad Vashem is an unforgettable place of tribute and remembrance. You'll be guided by a member of the Yad Vashem staff.

  • Lunch in the Old City - (Meal is included)

  • Tour Jerusalem’s Old City and meet the people and places that make this place so unique - In the Jewish Quarter, uncover the layers of Jewish history from the time of the First Temple until the present day. In the Christian Quarter, visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Throughout the tour explore the complexity of a city that is holy to the three major religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

  • Check in to hotel

  • Dinner at a local restaurant (TBD) - (Meal is included)

  • Ibis Styles Jerusalem City Center

Overnight: Ibis Styles Jerusalem City Center
Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch, dinner

7 - Thursday ( March 14 ) : The Lowest Place on Earth

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Activities:

  • Breakfast at your hotel - And check out from hotel

  • Masada National Park - Ascend the mountain from the east (via cable car) to explore Masada, scene of the epic stand by Jewish rebels at the end of the Great Revolt against Rome nearly 2,000 years ago. The new museum at the Visitor Center reveals the secrets of the daily life of the rebels, the story of the excavations, and how the site became one of Israel’s most important symbols.

  • Lunch - (Meal is included)

  • Dead Sea Float - At 1,300 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth. Known in Hebrew as "The Sea of Salt", it is also one of the saltiest lakes in the world - with about 34.2% salinity.
    This is a stunning, other-worldly landscape of shimmering blue water ringed by bare, orange and yellow hills. The waters of the Dead Sea hold a potent solution of minerals and salts that have strong healing properties. Together with its ethereal beauty, these health-giving minerals make the Dead Sea’s beaches and spas popular vacation spots for Israelis and tourists alike.

  • Continue to Tel Aviv - And check in to hotel

  • Dinner on your own - And enjoy evening at leisure

  • Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv Beach

Overnight: Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv Beach
Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch

8 - Friday ( March 15 ) : Explore Tel Aviv

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Activities:

  • Breakfast at your hotel

  • Enjoy a day of leisure to explore and enjoy Tel Aviv on your own

  • Prepare for Shabbat dinner - And travel to the hosting family

  • Shabbat Dinner - Enjoy an authentic and intimate Shabbat dinner in a private home and understand why Friday night is family time and what it means to Israelis. (Meal is included)

  • Return to hotel

  • Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv Beach

Overnight: Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv Beach
Meal Plan: breakfast, Shabbat dinner home hospitality

9 - Saturday ( March 16 ) : Jaffa - A Window to The Middle East

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Activities:

  • Breakfast at you hotel - And check out from hotel

  • Enjoy morning on your own - To rest to explore Tel Aviv

  • Meet group in the hotel's lobby

  • Tour Old Jaffa - Jaffa is one of the most ancient port cities in Israel and the Mediterranean basin. Today, Jaffa is a mixed city, where Jews and Arabs live alongside each other. Tel Aviv, Jaffa's younger sister, was established centuries later, in the year 1909. Though the two were united into one municipality in 1949, each part has retained its unique feel and atmosphere. Jaffa has been regenerated in recent years with the old narrow streets and courtyards becoming a highly popular part of Tel Aviv’s urban tapestry.

  • Farewell dinner at a local restaurant (TBD) - (Meal is included)

  • Transfer to Ben Gurion International Airport

Meal Plan: breakfast, Farewell Dinner

10 - Sunday ( March 17 ) : Farewell!

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Activities:

  • Farewell! - We hope to host you again in our beautiful country!

FAQ

What's the weather like in Israel?

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It is always best to check the weather forecast beforehand as the weather during the Spring seasons can be unexpectedly warm or cold. From late March through May, daytime temperatures are generally very pleasant - around 65-70°F, though it can still be hot in some areas (such as the Dead Sea and Eilat). There is a slight chance of rain, but it doesn't happen often. It can be cooler in the evenings in the North and Jerusalem - approximately 45°F.
Weekly weather forecast

Is it safe to travel in Israel?

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Yes! It is safe for you and your family to travel in Israel. There is a very low rate of street crime in Israel. But your security is of the utmost importance. Via Sabra, our tour operator, receives regular updates from Home Front Command regarding any critical updates, be it security related, or even about the weather. On the off chance there is a need to do so, we will be able to adjust our itinerary based on relevant information and recommendations.

Will I need an adapter/converter for my electronics in Israel?

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The electric current in Israel is 220 volts, C, single phase, 50 Hertz - the same as in Europe. If your appliance does not work on 220 volts, you will need an adapter or converter. Israeli plug sockets are three-pronged, but most accept European two-pronged plugs. We recommend that you bring your own adapter, though most hotels should be able to supply one. For cell phones & tablets you need a plug tip adapter. Smart devices (Android, iPhones, Kindles, iPads) can convert between 110v/220v by themselves and therefore only need the plug-tip adapter. Many hotels have USB sockets and 110V sockets as well, but don't count on it. Also - we supply our guides with adapters/converters for our guests. Should you need it, we've got you covered.

Can I use my cell phone in Israel?

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Yes. You can use your cellphone in Israel if it is unlocked, or if you have roaming services on. Your mobile carrier should be able to unlock your smartphone for you. Alternatively, your carrier may offer international services for a daily or monthly fee. Please make sure to check the rates for international cellular usage before your trip so you don’t incur any unnecessary charges. It is possible to purchase a pre-paid SIM card including data, text message, calls in Israel and a US/Canadian number for people back home to contact you. You can do this on your own, or request that we arrange to have one available for you at check-in. Please make your request, in writing, by sending an email to [email protected] no later than March 15, 2023.

Terms of Payment

Deposit is due immediately to secure the booking.

Balance for the trip is due no later than 60 days prior to the first day of trip. An invoice will be sent 90 days before the trip.

Please refer to our full Terms and Conditions here.

Please note: 

  • The itinerary is subject to change as a result of unforeseen changes from suppliers, weather, etc.
  • This proposal is valid for 1 week for private clients, and 10 days for groups. 

Cancellation Policy

Bookings can be cancelled within 48 hours, with a full refund.

For cancellations made:

  • Up to 60 days prior to departure, any payments made above the deposit towards the tour will be refunded. The deposit is non-refundable
  • 60 to 30 days prior to departure, 50% of the total tour cost per person will be refunded
  • 29 to 8 days prior to departure, 25% of the total tour cost per person will be refunded
  • 7 to 0 days prior to departure, the client will incur 100% of the cost of the tour

Should members of a group booking cancel their participation, their deposits cannot be applied to the balance payment of other group members.

All cancellation requests must be made in writing.

What’s Included
2 water bottles per person per day on the bus. v
Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks at lunches and dinners v
One alcohol drink per dinner per person v
Modern Air-Conditioned bus 50 sits v
A private, licensed, English speaking tour guide v
Transfers to and from the airport v
Hotel accommodation v
Fees for sites and activities listed v
Meals as listed in the meal plan at the end of each day v
Tips for tour guides and drivers v
Meals not mentioned above and in itinerary. v
Travel and health Insurance v
(Recommended and to include COVID-19 insurance, you may purchase travel insurance)
Personal expenses of any kind v
Anything not mentioned above. v
Airfare v
Testimonials
“Via Sabra has provided me with exceptional care and arranged creative, fun, educational and innovative tours! I recommend them unconditionally! ”
Moshe K
2019
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