About This Tour
The New Classical Israel tour is a nondenominational tour that will lead you through the land of Israel. Travelers on this wonderful journey will become acquainted with Israel’s most important cultural, biblical and historical sites as well as modern Israel.
Please note that America Israel Tours does not operate this weekly tour. There are many tour companies in the U.S. and in Israel with whom you can book this exact tour. Therefore, whether you book this tour with us or with any other tour company, you will ultimately be on the same tour bus. The advantage of booking this tour with AIT is that we offer outstanding prices and travel services. With offices in the U.S. and in Israel, we are here to assist you during the booking and planning process, and while you are touring in Israel.
What's unique about this tour?
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We tour all day! (Some tour companies include only half day touring)
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All Sightseeing and entrance fees are included. Everything is taken care of!
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Private transfer from Ben Gurion International Airport to your Hotel.
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Tour historical and archeological sites important to Jewish and Christians travelers
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Our licensed guides are the most experienced in the industry.
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We provide life-changing tour experiences at the most affordable rate.
What's included?
Tour All Day!
All Entrance Fees Included
5 Star Hotels Available
Expert Tour Guides
Affordable Tour Prices
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* Tours over Jewish holidays are subject to hotel confirmation and restrictions
- Our journey starts today as we depart on our flight to Israel - the Promised Land. Sit back, relax, enjoy your flight, and prepare for a life-changing experience.
Meals: On board
Accommodation: On board
- Welcome to Israel! Upon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport, you will meet our representative and be transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv for check-in.
- The rest of the day will be free to enjoy the hotel and the nearby famous Tel Aviv promenade.
Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Tel Aviv
- Enjoy a free day of Shabbat! You may explore Tel Aviv, the city that never sleeps!
- Discover the famous boardwalk along the Mediterranean Sea, or take a walk in Old City Jaffa. Tel Aviv is home to numerous art galleries, cafes, and museums, as well as the beach!
- The Tel Aviv Museum of Art is a very highly rated institution, while the Eretz Israel Museum offers a historical perspective on the history of Tel Aviv.
- For those who prefer to shop, there are several shopping malls that open after the end of Shabbat till late night.
- Stroll along the famous tree lined Rothschild boulevard, and take in the magnificent villas and buildings occupying the most expensive real estate in Tel Aviv.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Tel Aviv
- Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, capital of Judea under the Romans.
- See the excavations of the Crusader city, Roman port, aqueduct and the amphitheater that has been restored to its former glory as a concert venue.
- Proceed to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon; visit the archaeological excavations including the well preserved water supply system.
- Continue to Daliat El Carmel, a Druze village and enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant.
- Proceed via Mount Carmel to Haifa for a panoramic view of the Haifa Bay and Golden domed Bahai shrine and Gardens.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Galilee, Kibbutz Lavi Hotel
- Drive to Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism, where you will visit the ancient synagogues and artists' colony.
- Continue to the Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers, Kuneitra and the new Israeli town of Katzrin.
- Stop at the Golan Winery for a tour and wine tasting;
- Proceed to Kessem Hagolan, a multimedia presentation of the area and its history.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Wine Tasting & Dinner
Accommodation: Galilee, Kibbutz Lavi Hotel
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Jerusalem
- Start the day with a magnificent panoramique view from Mount of Olives.
- Drive to the Old City; Visit the tomb of King David and the room of Last Supper on Mt. Zion.
- Enter the walled city and walk through the newly restored Jewish quarter.
- Visit the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter and continue to the Western Wall.
- Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulcher.
- Continue to Bethlehem*; view Rachel's Tomb and proceed to visit the Church of Nativity and Manger's Square.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Jerusalem
- Drive to the Israel Museum;
- Visit the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the second temple period;
- Proceed for a tour at the Knesset, Israel's parliament.
- Continue to visit Mount Hertzel cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust.
- Visit Mea Shearim , the ultra orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem and learn about their unique lifestyle.
- In the evening enjoy a middle eastern dinner followed by the spectacular "sound & light" show* at the Tower of David museum (weather conditions permitting) .
Meals: Buffet Breakfast & Dinner in a Middle Eastern Restaurant
Accommodation: Jerusalem
- Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level.
- Stop at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.
- Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada.
- Ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 A.D.
- Descend by cable car
- Continue to the Dead Sea;
- Cover yourself with the mineral rich mud and experience a swim in the Dead Sea* that many believe has its therapeutic effects (*weather permitting).
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Jerusalem
- Today is a free day to enjoy the special atmosphere of Shabbat in Jerusalem. You may want to discover some museums and re-visit the Old City.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Jerusalem
- After breakfast you will be transferred to Ben Gurion International Airport for your transatlantic flight back to the USA.
- Take home your fond memories of Israel that will last a lifetime, and start planning your next trip!
Meals: On board
* In the rare event that a hotel is overbooked, the group will be provided with an equivalent level hotel or higher.
Hotels on Tour
| Hotel Level |
# of nights |
First Class |
Superior First Class |
5-Star |
5-Star Deluxe |
| Tel Aviv |
2 |
Prima City Tel Aviv Standard Room |
Dan Panorama - Tel Aviv Room |
Carlton – Superior Room |
Dan - Tel Aviv Room |
| Galilee |
2 |
Kibbutz Lavi Standard Rooms: Eden Wing |
Kibbutz Lavi Rooms: Eden Wing |
Kibbutz Lavi Rooms: Hadar Wing |
Kibbutz Lavi Rooms: (Hadar Wing) |
| Jerusalem |
5 |
Prima Royale or Prima Kings Standard Room |
Dan Panorama – Jerusalem Room |
Inbal – Standard Room |
King David Jerusalem Room |
Note: Please note that the hotel rooms provided in this package for each category are the standard rooms.
*Please note that you must register for a tour no less than 30 days prior to departure date
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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Superior 1st Class |
5-Star |
5-Star Deluxe |
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Join America Israel Tours' exciting and life-changing tours of the Holy Land.
Included in your tour package:
- Shared transfer from Ben Gurion International Airport to your Hotel in Tel Aviv and from the Hotel in Jerusalem to the Airport
- 6 Full days touring with top professional, government licensed, English Speaking tour guides
- All entrance fees and attraction as per tour itinerary
- Transportation – in deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
- 9 nights accommodation
- Full Israeli buffet breakfasts daily at the hotels
- 2 dinners at the hotel in Kibbutz Lavi in Galilee
- 1 dinner in a Middle Eastern Restaurant in Jerusalem
- Lunch in a Druze Village on Sunday
- Wine Tasting in the Golan Heights
- Sound and light show at David Citadel
- All service charges and local taxes
Not Included:
- International flights: please call us toll free at (877) 248-8687 to arrange your flights
- Extra expenses of personal nature
- Tips to guide/driver and Hotel staff
- Lunches and dinners not mentioned on the “Included” section
- Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
Please Note:
- Rates are for land package only
- We do sell air tickets; please contact us at 877- America Israel Tours- TOUR (248-8687) to arrange your air travel
- Inquire about a discount for reservations of 6 passengers and above
- Extension tours to Eilat and/or Egypt & Jordan are available upon request
- Extension tours to our other destinations are available upon request
We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance package to protect your travel investment.
Journey Highlights:
- Explore the excavations of Caesarea
- Lunch at a Druze Village
- Wine tasting in the Golan Heights
- Dinner at a Middle Eastern Restaurant in Jerusalem
- Sound and Light show at the Tower of David in Old City Jerusalem
- Visit the Israel Museum, Shrine of the Book, and Yad Vashem
- Float in the Dead Sea
- Ascend by cable car to the mountain fortress of Masada
Accommodations
Compare our hotels with any other Israel tours… America Israel Tours offers the best value and the best travel services! Our incredible hotels are another good reason to choose your Israel vacation with us.
Prima City, Tel Aviv (1st Class) 
Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Galilee 
Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv (Superior 1st Class) 
Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem(Superior 1st Class) 
The Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv (5-Star Deluxe) 
The Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem (5-Star Deluxe) 
The King David Hotel, Jerusalem (Super Deluxe) 
Dan Hotel, Tel Aviv (Super Deluxe) 
Prima Royale, Jerusalem (1st Class) 
