Greece & Israel Journey

Starting from: $3,825

Group Size: Up to 40 travelers

Duration: 12 Days Inspirational Journey to the Lands of Israel and Greece

Activity Level: Average of 2 to 3 miles of walking per day

Traveler Ratings:

Tour Type: Christian Journey

       
About This Tour

Experience the impressive history of Greece coupled with the biblical wonders of Israel on this fully-guided 12 day tour. You will enjoy an unforgettable journey to some of the most popular sites Israel has to offer, such as the Mount of Beatitudes and Golan Heights, while learning first-hand about one of the most ancient civilizations known to man.

What's unique about this tour?
  • We tour all day and every day! (Some tour companies include only half day touring)
  • All Sightseeing and entrance fees are included. Everything is taken care of!
  • Everyone stays at the same 5 star hotels, which allows for more touring time.
  • No time consuming pickups and drop-offs from different hotel locations.
  • Daily breakfast and dinner in Israel. Breakfasts included in Greece.
  • Our licensed guides are the most experienced in the industry.
  • Follow Paul's ministry and visit the Agora, the Temple of Apollo and the Roman Odeon.
  • Visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Academy, as well as the new Acropolis Museum.

This tour consists of our “Signature Tour” the “Roots of Your Faith” tour and a 3-day extension tour of Greece. Once you complete your tour in Israel, you will join a new group of travelers in Greece, where you will experience the beauty, culture and history of this amazing city.

Day*Friday
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: 1 DAY PRE ARRIVAL IN TEL AVIV

Due to the length of this journey, we recommend arriving in Tel Aviv 1 day before the tour starts, with a Friday Departure from the US to arrive Saturday. This will allow you to rest and adjust to the time difference so you will be refreshed for the beginning of the tour. We have negotiated an amazing package that includes meet and assist at the Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport, transfer from the Airport to your hotel , extra night at the Tel Aviv hotel including breakfast & dinner.

  • Extra hotel night including breakfast and dinner $225 (per person in double room) $450 for 2 travelers
  • Meet and assist upon arrival at the airport + transfer Tel Aviv airport to Tel Aviv Hotel $100 per person
  • Total $325 (per person in a double room)
  • Total $580 (per single room)
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Day1Saturday | ARRIVAL IN ISRAEL / WELCOME TO THE HOLY LAND
Departure
  • Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv
  • Meet our representative for your transfer to Herods Hotel
  • Free night in Tel Aviv
Meals: Full Buffet Dinner
Accommodation: Tel Aviv, Herods Hotel *
Transportation: Transfer Included
Day2Sunday | We arrive to Israel and enjoy a welcome dinner
We welcome you to Israel | Optional (free) tour of Old Jaffa
  • Our representative will meet you at the airport once you arrive at the Ben Gurion International airport.
  • After arriving to the hotel, we will enjoy dinner and meet the rest of the group.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Tel Aviv, Herods Hotel *
Transportation: Transfer Included (Arrival between 2PM - 6PM)

Optional Evening Tour:

Once you’re settled in, meet with the tour guide for an optional tour of the Old City of Jaffa. You will be able to appreciate the beauty of St. Peter’s Church and enjoy an amazing view of this ancient port city.

Day3Monday | Discover the history of the Sea of Galilee
Tel Aviv / Caesarea / Coastal Plains / Megiddo / Nazareth / Mt. Carmel / Tiberias / Sea of Galilee
  • We will start the day with a visit to the Caesarea Maritima, the beautiful Mediterranean seaport where it is believed that the Apostle Peter baptized the first gentile converted to Christianity.
  • Next to Mount Carmel, believed to be where Elijah had his fire-lighting challenge. Elijah’s challenge came during a period after successive kings “did evil in the sight of the Lord” (1 Kings 16:30).
  • Visit Tel Megiddo and the Valley of Armageddon, the site named in the Book of Revelation is believed to be where the future battle between evil and good will take place. This is also an important archaeological site in Israel.
  • We will now visit the iconic site of Nazareth and the Church of Annunciation. Believed to be where angels announced to Mary she would have the Son of God and the hometown of Jesus and Joseph.
  • Next we will visit Mount Precipice, believed to be where the supposed attempt was made to throw Jesus to his death and also where 13 Neanderthal skeletons from more than 50,000 years ago were found.
  • We will also visit Cana of Galilee, the location of the wedding feast miracle.
  • Back to our hotel for dinner!
Meals: Buffet Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Sea of Galilee, Leonardo Plaza Tiberias *
Day4Tuesday | Discover the Sea of Galilee, Upper Galilee & Golan Heights
Sail on the Sea of Galilee / Jesus Boat / Golan Heights / Upper Galilee / Caesarea Philippi
  • Today we start the morning with a boat ride of the Sea of Galilee, get those cameras and smartphones ready!
  • Next we visit an ancient boat from the times of Jesus.
  • Visit Magdala, best known as the home of Mary Magdalene. Walk through the ruins of a first century Jewish town where a synagogue from the time of Christ's ministry was found.
  • We will also visit the Mount of Beatitudes, believed to be where Jesus met his apostles after his Resurrection and told them to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:16-20).
  • After enjoying the lovely views at the Mount of Beatitudes, we will drive up the Golan Heights and stop at the Banias Springs in Caesarea Philippi. It is believed that in Caesarea Philippi is where Jesus proclaimed he would create a church and he gave Peter authority over it. “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” (Matthew 16:13-20).
  • Next to the town of Tagbha, the site where Jesus fed a multitude of people with 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread.
  • We end the day by visiting the ancient town of Capernaum, where Jesus ministered 2,000 years ago.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Sea of Galilee, Leonardo Plaza Tiberias *
Day5Wednesday | Jesus' Early Ministry at the Sea of Galilee & Jordan River
Mount of Beatitudes / Tabgha / Capernaum / Beth Shean / Baptism on the Jordan River / Dead Sea / Free time to float & enjoy the resort
  • We will start the day with a visit to Yardenit, the baptismal site in the River Jordan. For a $15 donation to the site, they provide you with a white robe and a baptism certificate.
  • Next stop, the archaeological site of Beit Shean.
  • After driving through the Jordanian Valley we will relax and float in the Dead Sea waters, before enjoying a delightful dinner at the Herods Hotel.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Dead Sea, Herods Hotel
Day6Thursday | Exploring the Dead Sea, the Judean Desert and Jerusalem River
Dead Sea / Masada / Ein Gedi / Qumran / Jerusalem / Mount of Olives / Garden of Gethsemane / St. Peter of Galicantu
  • We will hop into a cable car and visit the peak of Masada. This is where the Jewish rebellion against the Romans took place.
  • After Masada, we will visit Ein Gedi, where David hid from King Saul in a cave.
  • Next we will visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.
  • We will also visit Mount of Olives, believed to be the site where the Lord ascended to the heavens.
  • Next we will drive by Pater Noster Church on our way to visit Dominus Flevit.
  • We will walk through the Palm Sunday Road and visit the Garden of Gethsemane, believed to be the place where Jesus prayed with his disciple the night before he was crucified.
  • We also visit St. Peter of Galicantu and head over to the Leonardo Plaza hotel in Jerusalem for dinner.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Jerusalem, Leonardo Plaza *
Day7Friday | The Stones of Your Heritage Temple Mount in Jesus times River
Southern Wall / Southern Steps / Davidson Center / Western Wall / Jewish Quarter / Mt. Zion / Upper Room / Tomb of King David / Bethlehem / Church of the Nativity / Garden Tomb
  • Today we get to roam through the streets and alleys of Old City Jerusalem!
  • We will start by visiting the iconic Western Wall. We will visit the Davidson Center Museum and the Southern Temple Mount archaeological site.
  • In Bethlehem we will visit the Church of the Nativity and Shepherd’s Field.
  • We will head over to the Leonardo Plaza hotel in Jerusalem for dinner.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Jerusalem, Leonardo Plaza *

Note:

* Please be advised that Bethlehem is administered by the Palestinian Authority and it is not part of the State of Israel, therefore a passport is required to enter Bethlehem. Due to an increase in tourists visiting the region, please expect long lines to visit the Grotto. If you wish not to visit Bethlehem and remain in Jerusalem during that time, please advise your tour guide at least 1 day in advance.
Day8Saturday | City of Zion – Past, Present and Future
Jerusalem Old City: Lions' Gate / Via Dolorosa / St. Anne Church / Pool of Bethesda / Judgment Hall of Pilate / Church of the Holy Sepulcher / Christian Quarter / Knesset / Shepherd's Field
  • Start the day by walking through the Via Dolorosa also known as the Stations of the Cross, the route of the crucifixion.
  • Visit The Judgment Hall of Pilate, St. Anne's Church and the Pool of Bethesda on your way to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, venerated by some as the place where Jesus Christ died and rose again.
  • Visit the bazaars in the city and after shopping, we will visit Mount Zion, where the Upper Room, believed to be the site where the Last Supper took place.
  • We will also visit the Garden Tomb, where some believe this to be the place where Christ was buried and rose from the dead.
  • We will head over to the hotel for a farewell dinner!
Meals: Buffet Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Jerusalem, Leonardo Plaza *
Day9Sunday | Welcome to Greece
Extension flight from Tel Aviv to Athens
  • After breakfast check out of the Leonardo Plaza hotel and be ready with your luggage in the hotel lobby for your airport transfer from Jerusalem to Ben Gurion International Airport.
  • Board your plane heading to Athens.
  • Upon arrival in Athens, the cradle of Western civilization, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast Buffet
Accommodation: Athens, Royal Olympic Hotel *
Day10Monday | Discovering Corinth: Agora
Ancient Corinth
  • After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a half day regular tour to Corinth.
  • Drive along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf to the historic Corinth Canal, a short photo stop.
  • Arrive at ancient Corinth (Acts 18:1-18). It was to this megalopolis where the Apostle Paul came, worked and established a thriving church.
  • Pass by the ancient port of Cenchrea, where the Apostle Paul cut his hair, before setting sail for Syria with Priscilla and Aquila.
  • Return to Athens and enjoy evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast Buffet
Accommodation: Athens, Royal Olympic Hotel *
Day11Tuesday | Discover Athens & the Acropolis
The Parthenon / Acropolis Museum
  • Today we depart for a half day regular tour of Athens.
  • Visit the Acropolis with the famous Parthenon and Erechtheion.
  • From the Acropolis hill you can see Mars' Hill (Areopagus) (Acts 17:22) where the Apostle Paul delivered his soul-stirring sermon.
  • Continue with a panoramic sightseeing tour of central Athens.
  • See Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Constitution Square, Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Academy, the University and the National Library.
  • Also visit the new Acropolis museum.
  • Return to the hotel in the afternoon.
  • Evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast Buffet
Accommodation: Athens, Royal Olympic Hotel *
Day12Wednesday | Departure from Athens / Arrival to the United States
Departure back to the United States
  • After breakfast and check out you will be transferred to Athens International Airport for your return flight home. Today you will arrive back and start planning your next trip to the Holy Land…
Meals: Breakfast Buffet

* In the rare event that a hotel is overbooked, the group will be provided with an equivalent level hotel or higher.

We offer small groups & greater value: Every Journey is limited to just 20-40 travelers - guaranteed. A minimum of 2 travelers are required. Land package prices listed are per person in U.S. dollars. Rates are based on double occupancy and inclusive of all taxes.

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My family and I had a great time, and we felt safe at all times. Israel was wonderful. The tour guide, Tamar, did a fantastic job in explaining and detailing stories that took place in ancient times in all the places we visited. We have visited once before some years ago, and this time around were able to see some new places. Our hotels were right on the water in Tel Aviv, Galilee and Dead Sea, and very centrally located in Jerusalem (I could see the walls of Jerusalem from my window!). Greece was also enjoyable as it felt that it was the "down" time we needed after Israel. The tours were half days, so we were able to hit the beautiful beaches in the afternoons! Food was so delicious and people very friendly. The tours were very informative and I was very touched in Corinth to learn about Paul's ministry there. Our hotel was just 1 1/2 blocks away from the Acropolis, and in an area that was busy with little shops and restaurants. Very nice area to walk in the evenings. Mr. Velissarios went above and beyond to accommodate us. Big thanks to you and your team!"

12 Days Israel and Greece Journey
June 6, 2014

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Greece & Israel Journey
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We're home and just wanted to THANK YOU for taking such good care of us on our trip to Greece and Israel. Everything went very smoothly and they were all so kind and gracious and welcoming! We had a fabulous time…the cruise was splendid and we loved all the islands especially Mykonos and Santorini. Our Holy Land tour guide, Israel Kantor, went above and beyond our expectations! He was a dear heart and had soooo much knowledge he graciously shared with us… We grew to love him in a weeks time and Israel as well! Bless you and your beautiful land! Thank you again for all of your hard work!"

12 Days Israel and Greece Journey
June 7, 2008

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Included in your tour package:

Included in Israel:

  • 7 nights excellent 5 Stars hotel accommodations:
    • 1 night Tel Aviv: Herods Hotel
    • 2 nights Sea of Galilee: Leonardo Plaza Tiberias (former Sheraton Tiberias)
    • 1 night Herods, Dead Sea
    • 3 nights Jerusalem: Leonardo Plaza (Former Sheraton Plaza Jerusalem)
    • In the rare event that a hotel is overbooked, the group will be provided with an equivalent level hotel or higher.
  • 14 meals: 7 Israeli buffet breakfasts and 7 buffet dinners throughout the tour
  • All entrance fees and attractions as per tour itinerary plus: Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus Boat museum, Masada Cable car, Dead Sea Spa Hotel, Davidson Center, Garden Tomb and much more.
  • 6 full days of touring and sightseeing with top professional, government-licensed, biblically oriented, English speaking tour guide
  • Evening tour to Old Jaffa on arrival day
  • Private transportation in deluxe air-conditioned coach
  • Arrival transfer from the airport to your Tel Aviv hotel for flights arriving between 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Departure transfer from Jerusalem to the airport (please check below for transfer remarks)
  • Porter fees at all hotels
  • All land service and local taxes

Included in Greece:

  • Arrival & departure, escorted transfers from Athens Airport to Hotel in Athens by deluxe vehicles
  • 3 overnight hotel accommodation at a 5-Star hotel (Royal Olympic or similar in Athens)
  • Daily breakfasts at the hotel
  • Regular half day tours of Athens & Corinth by motor coach
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Local and municipal taxes, VAT.

Transfer Remarks:

  • Arrival transfers are provided FREE for travelers arriving in Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport on flights arriving between 2pm – 6pm on the tour arrival day only (Sundays ONLY).
  • Departure transfers are provided for travelers departing from Athens International Airport on the ending day of the tour (Wednesday ONLY).

Not Included:

  • International flights: please call us toll free at (877) 248-8687 to arrange your flights
  • Flight from Tel Aviv to Athens – please book this flight along with your International flights.
  • Tips to tour guides, bus drivers and hotel staff ($85 USD for Israel and $20 Euros for Greece per passenger)
  • Lunches daily, Dinners in Greece and any other meals not mentioned in the itinerary as included
  • Drinks
  • All personal expenses
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended- please call us for travel insurance info)

We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance package to protect your travel investment.

Journey Highlights:

  • Visit Old Jaffa at night, where Peter stayed at the house of Simon the Tanner
  • Visit the impressive Caesarea Maritima, built in honor of Augustus Caesar by Herod the Great (Acts 10 & 25)
  • Visit Mount Carmel, where Elijah issued his challenge to the False Prophets.
  • Explore Megiddo and the Valley of Armageddon (Revelation 16)
  • Experience a breathtaking panoramic view of Nazareth from the top of Mt. Precipice
  • Drive by Cana of Galilee, where Jesus performed his first miracle- the turning of water into wine at a wedding feast (John 2:1-11)
  • Sail on the Sea of Galilee on a wooden boat as the disciples did 2,000 years ago
  • Visit the “Ancient Jesus Boat” at Kibbutz Nof Geonsar
  • Visit Yardenit – the baptismal site on the Jordan River
  • Stand atop the Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5-8), where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount
  • Ascend to Masada by cable car and discover this ancient fortress built by King Herod
  • Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at our Dead Sea resort hotel, where you can enjoy the famous Dead Sea Spa treatments
  • Experience a breathtaking panoramic view From the Mount of Olives toward Old City Jerusalem
  • Explore the Southern Temple Mount archaeological excavations and the Davidson Center Museum
  • Visit Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity, and Shepherd’s Field
  • Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Garden Tomb
  • Walk through the ancient Old City of Jerusalem
  • Visit Corinth and the amazing Agora Museum
  • Climb to the Acropolis and visit the Parthenon in Athens
  • See the sites of modern Athens such as the Panathenian Stadium, the National Library, and the Acropolis Museum

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