4 Days / 5 Nights – Guaranteed Departures
Day 1: Thursday – Arrival in Israel
Welcome to Israel! Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a comfortable stay as you prepare for an incredible journey through history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
Day 2:.Friday – Cultural & Historic Highlights of Jerusalem & Bethlehem
We begin in Ein Karem, a charming hillside village known for its historic stone architecture and art galleries and where the Church of St. John the Baptist is located. In Bethlehem, we visit the famous Church of the Nativity, where the Grotto of the Manger and the 14-pointed Star are located, marking the place of Jesus’ birth. We will also see the Basilica of St. Catherine and the Grotto of St. Jerome, where he translated the Bible into Latin. . Later, we explore Shepherds’ Field, an open area with archaeological remains that provide insight into ancient pastoral life. Return to Jerusalem for accommodation.
Day 3: Saturday – Masada & the Dead Sea Adventure
Today, we venture into the Judean Desert to visit Masada, a UNESCO-listed fortress that played a pivotal role in ancient history as the last bastion of the Jews in their fight against the Romans. . A cable car ride takes us to the top, where we explore the remains of palaces and defensive structures. Later, we relax at the Dead Sea, floating effortlessly in its mineral-rich waters—an experience like no other! Return to Jerusalem for accommodation.
Day 4: Sunday – The Old City of Jerusalem & Mount of Olives
Our day begins in the Old City of Jerusalem, where we explore the winding alleyways and lively markets. We stop at the Western Wall, a place of cultural and historical significance, before visiting the Esplanade of the Mosques, the third most sacred site for Islam and home to the impressive Dome of the Rock. Next, we will walk along the Via Dolorosa, the path that Jesus walked carrying the cross, until we reach Golgotha, the site of his crucifixion, and the church of Holy Sepulchre, where he was buried and. We visit Mount Zion, with the Tomb of King David, the Cenacle (site of the Last Supper and Pentecost) and the Dormition Abbey, where the Assumption of Mary is remembered. We then proceed to the Mount of Olives, where we take in a breathtaking panoramic view of the city before visiting the Garden of Gethsemane, known for its centuries-old olive trees, and the Basilica of the Agony, the site of Jesus’ prayer before his arrest. Return to Jerusalem for accommodation.
Day 5: Monday – Departure After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure. We hope this unforgettable journey through history, culture, and nature leaves you with lasting memories!
Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements.
The origin of the word "travel" is most likely lost to history. The term "travel" may originate from the Old French word travail, which means ‘work’. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use of the word travel was in the 14th century.
It also states that the word comes from Middle English travailen, travelen (which means to torment, labor, strive, journey) and earlier from Old French travailler (which means to work strenuously, toil). In English we still occasionally use the words "travail", which means struggle. According to Simon Winchester in his book The Best Travelers’ Tales (2004), the words "travel" and "travail" both share an even more ancient root: a Roman instrument of torture called the tripalium (in Latin it means "three stakes", as in to impale).
