HOLY CITIES

After your arrival in Tel Aviv, an assistant from our English-speaking team will meet you, inform you of all the details of your trip and the day to day way of life of the city as well as answer any questions or queries you may have. The transfer to your hotel will take place in one of our private air-conditioned vehicles and your assistant will help you with the hotel registration. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and enjoy the comforts of your hotel.

Greca Tip: Do not forget to try the Falafel , fried chickepea balls with a very strong and spicy flavor 

After a delicious breakfast you will depart from Tel Aviv and drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region, where you will visit the wonderful Roman Theater, a building rescued in the excavations of the 1960s. Among the antiquities discovered, inscriptions appeared at the entrance of the theater dedicated to the emperor Tiberius, to whom this enormous stage was dedicated.

Then the tour continues to Muhraka, the site of confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal, enjoy the spectacular view of the Jezreel Valley and the lower Galilee. After Muhraka you will go to Megiddo, archaeological hill in the center of the Valley of Armageddon, considered a World Heritage Site like Mount Carmel, you will learn the impressive history of this battle field as you visit the archaeological excavations, including the well-preserved water supply system.

Later you will go to Acre to visit the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt, you will be able to walk through the Old City, recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site, and visit the local market and harbor.

At the end of the day you will get to the Galilee hotel for dinner and overnight.

Tip Greca: in the Dead Sea , avoid getting salt in your eyes, wear flip-flos so as not to damage your feet, high-factor sun protection ,and a hat 

After a tasty buffet breakfast at our hotel, we will go in our vehicle to the port to start the day with a boat ride on the Sea of ​​Galilee, where Jesus walked on its waters and recruited his disciples Simon, Andrew, John and James.

Then you visit the Yigal Allon Center where the "Jesus boat," an ancient fishing boat from the 1st century, is displayed. you will continue to Capernaum to visit the remains of the 2nd century synagogue, and you will stop at Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of Fish and Loaves, and you will visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor.

The tour will continue to the Mount of Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount and later you will go to the Banias springs and tour the Golan Heights.

At the end of the day you will return to the Galilee hotel for dinner and overnight.

Tip Greca: Do not forget your camera so you can keep beautiful memories of the entire tour

After a tasty buffet breakfast at your hotel, you will go out with your guide to Cana to visit the Wedding Church, the place where Jesus performed his first miracle turning water into wine. Later you will continue to Nazareth to visit the Church of Annunciation, Joseph’s workshop and Mary’s well.

After visiting Nazareth you will proceed to Yardenit, the site where Saint John, cousin of Jesus, baptized him in the Jordan River, beginning one of the ministries of Christianity. You will start the route to Jerusalem and on the road you will stop at Beit Shean to visit the newly excavated Roman city and amphitheater.

The you will drive along the Jordan Valley to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.

Greca Tip: The day you visit the holy places, try to dress appropriately so you don't feel uncomfortable and avoid being noticed

After a delicious breakfast, you will go out with your guide to one of the most sacred places in the history of Christianity in the Holy Land, the Mount of Olives, the place where Jesus performed his prayers and where he was captured by the Romans, and It says that he ascended to heaven.

During the tour you will be able to panoramically appreciate the entire Holy Walled City of Israel, then you will visit the Basilica of the Nations or of the Agony, possessor of the rock where Jesus prayed the night he was arrested.

You will enter the Old City where the most important religious sites of Jewish Israel are located, such as the Western Wall or Wailing Wall, part of what was the ancient temple of Jerusalem built by King Solomon, it is the most important temple for all the Jews.

Finally, you will travel the Via Dolorosa, itinerary that Jesus took when he was on his way to the crucifixion, during this tour you will visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Mount Sion, King David's Tomb, Cenacle (Room of the Last Supper), the Abbey of the Dormition.

After having delved into the entire religious history of Israel, you will be back to the hotel in Jerusalem.

Greca Tip: Never accept the first price offered at the points of sale, if you haggle, you will save a few shekels.

After a tasty buffet breakfast you will leave hand in hand with your guide, you will visit modern Jerusalem, where you will visit the Shrine of the Book located in the Israel Museum and you will be able to appreciate one of the oldest biblical documents found to date, the Dead Sea Scrolls.

You will also see a replica of the ancient city of Jerusalem, the model of the city in the times of Jesus.

Later, you will go to Ein Karem better known as the Spring of Mary, you will visit the church of the Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth, it is thought that the mother of Jesus visited Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist. You will have the opportunity to visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial and Museum.

Optional: Visit in the afternoon to Bethlehem. You will visit one of the oldest Christian temples, the Church of Nativity, built on the Grotto of the Nativity and the 14-pointed Star, thought to be the place where Jesus was born. Other christian sites to visit are the Chapels of San Jeronimo and San Jose.

Having known and enjoyed all this wonderful history, you will return to your hotel in Jerusalem.

Greca Tip: Avoid leaving your belongings away from you, a package would only alter the security of the place.

After a tasty breakfast at the hotel, you will have the rest of the day free to explore the city of Jerusalem at your own pace. 

We recommend the option of doing the tour to Masada and the Dead Sea:

At the indicated time you will be picked up at the agreed meeting point to begin the excursion to the Judean desert. You will visit the ancient fort of Masada, the last fortification of the Jews in the fight against the Romans, which you will ascend by cable car. In 40 B.C. Once Judea was controlled and after having sheltered his family there, Herod fortified Masada to defend himself against the Egyptians. You will be able to enjoy the excavations of Herod's Palace, the Synagogue and the Aqueduct, as well as the views of the Roman Field.

Next you will go to the Dead Sea, where the saltiest waters on the planet are found, also known for being the region of Sodom in the Bible. You will have free time to bathe in its waters. Finally you will return to your hotel in Jerusalem.

Greca Tip: In the Dead Sea, avoid getting salt in your eyes, wear flip-flops so as not to damage your feet, high-factor sun protection, and a hat.

You will enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and, at the indicated time, transfer to the Tel Aviv airport to board your departure flight.

From Greca we hope to see you again to enjoy some wonderful moments that will remain forever in your memory.

Good trip!, or as you will say: "neesiá tova"

Greca Tip: if you feel that your stay in israel was too short, you can add extra-nights in step 1 of your reservation