The Coastal Route, the Golan Heights and the Upper Galilee - 3 Days Group Tour

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Tour Overview

A superb 3-day package tour including 2 overnights in the north, covering the Coastal plain, the Golan Heights and the Upper Galilee including the city of Safed. 3 important regions rich in history and archaeology, dotted with several Israeli settlements. See and meet the diversity of the people of Israel, Jews, Arabs-Muslims and Christians, Druze and Circassian in the villages, the small towns and in the cities. Enjoy the special beauty of nature and the land of brooks of water. Join us in this 3-day tour, get closer to the northern boundaries of the country and experience this unforgettable tour of the northern part of Israel.

Languages and Prices

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
English

From	Pickup Time	Economy
Jerusalem	5:50 am	$650
Herzliya	7:00 am	$680
Tel Aviv	7:15 am	$650

Tour Includes

A seat in a tourist vehicle sharing with other passengers.

Service of a licensed tourist guide in English.

Service of a licensed tourist vehicle.

3 days of sightseeing as per the itinerary up to 9-10 hours per day.

Entrance fees.

2 nights of accommodation in a double room at a tourist class hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.

Tour does NOT include

Meals and beverages en route except for breakfast at hotel.

Important Notes

Prices are quoted in USD per person sharing a double room.

Accommodation in a tourist class hotel on BB (bed & breakfast) in the Galilee.

Supplement for a single room, please contact the office for details.

This 3 day tour is a combination of the daily tours "The Coastal Route", "The Golan Height" and "The Upper Galilee".

High season and peak season are subject to a supplement, please contact the office for details.

The sequence of the touring days may change.

Confirmation of the tour is subject to hotel availability.

Modest attire is required when visiting the holy sites.

Head cover, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Economy class:a group in a tourist bus, (Business class is not available in this tour).

We recommend to book the tour at least 72 hours in advance

Minimum 4 participants

Tour Itinerary

Drive north along the Sharon Coast to Caesarea Maritima, its antiquities park is one of Israel’s most impressive parks, housing unique buildings from various periods, standing side by side over an area of 500 dunams (125 acres), there are architectural remains from the Hellenistic period (the 3rd century BCE) to the Crusader period (the 12th century), when Caesarea was a port city and spent many years as Israel’s capital. Visit the Roman theater, see the recent archaeological excavations with Marine Palace, the Hippodrome, the Bath house, walk into the Crusader city, view of the Ancient Port, the Byzantine street and the Aqueduct. Continue to the city of Haifa, the 3rd largest city of Israel and its main sea port, ascend Mt.Carmel, enjoy a panoramic view of the city, the Bay and the Bahai Gardens (world center of the Bahai faith). Proceed to the city of Akko, the capital of the Crusaders kingdom 800 years ago, today an Unseco’s heritage site. Enter the Old city for a walking tour, visit the Underground Crusader city, the Knight Halls and St. John’s crypt, walk through the Templar escape tunnel, see the Arab bazaar, the Fishing port, the Pillars Inn, the Pizan Quarter and the Sea Wall. We continue to Rosh Hanikra passing Kibbutz Lochamei Hagetaot (the Ghetto Fighters) and the city of Naharia, enjoy the view of the Galilee Coastand the Border to Lebanon, descend by a cable car to the magnificent Marine grottoes for a visit.

Overstay: Golan

We drive north through the Sharon coastal plain following the route of the ancient Via Maris, passing Iron wadi dotted with Arab villages, view of biblical Megiddo overlooking the Plain of Armageddon. We continue our journey east and north along the Jordan Valley on the way to the Sea of Galilee, view of Kibbutz Degania that withstood a heavy attack of the Syrian army in 1948. We travel further eastward ascending to the Golan Heights overlooking the Yarmuch River and Hammat Gader on the border line between Israel and Jordan. Stop at Hashalom lookout, a breathtaking observation point overlooking the Sea of Galilee and Tiberias. Travel through the Golan Heights southern plateau, view of former syrian fortifications and the modern Israeli settlements, proceed to Katzrin where we visit the Talmudic village with its ancient synagogue. Proceed to Mt. Bental overlooking Syria and Kuneitra, view of Mt.Hermon. Drive west, descend to the valley ending at a local Kibbutz.

Overstay: Golan

Begin with a walking tour of the Kibbutz, learn about this unique form of settlement. Travel to the Banias reserve known as Caesarea Philippi, the Banias is one of the sources of the Jordan river, enjoy nature, the local vegetation and waterfall. We proceed further up to the nearby impressive Nimrod castle, formerly a Crusader fort. We leave the Golan and drive through the Hulla valley and the Upper Galille to the city of Safed the center of the mystic movement of the Kabbala, we tour the local old Artist colony dotted with art galleries and visit local synagogues. Return to point of departure.

Overstay: Jerusalem

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FAQ

Multi Day tours are 2-6 days and Weekly tours are 7 days and more.

No, these are complete tours. You take the whole package.

We can do any combination- but these will still be daily tours.

No. The Multi day tour is a set group tour, once you have selected your class of choice for hotels, no changes can be made.

Yes, children - 5 years old and older.

We collect from most of the hotels in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, as well as from the major hotels in Netanya and Herzliya. Simply select your hotel from the list of hotels while registering for the desired tour and wait in the hotel lobby at the time indicated. The driver will pick you up from the hotel lobby.

Group tours depart from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Herzliya and Netanya. If your hotel is in one of these cities but is not on the list, please contact us by email and we will provide the nearest pick up location with directions.

On multi-day/weekly tours your luggage accompanies you. Please coordinate the number of suitcases you intend bringing with the office by using the special comments box. It should be noted that we attend to the safety of your belongings but cannot take responsibility for them.

Multi-day/weekly tours are conducted in a single language. We have multi-day/weekly tours in English, Spanish, French and German.

Yes. Children under age 12 receive a 10% discount. It should be noted that children can participate in the tours only when accompanied by an adult.

On all of the tours there is a central location and time allocated for lunch, where you can buy food or eat the sandwiches you have brought along. The tour price does not include lunch.

That depends on the type of disability and an escort. Most group tours are not suited for persons with disabilities, however private tours can be adapted and accessible sites selected.

The price does not include tips. There is usually a collection made by the passengers of 3 dollars per person for the guide and 2 dollars per person for the driver.

The price does not include VAT. Tourists are exempt from VAT for touring services in Israel.

The Multi day/weekly tour prices include the entrance fees for the sites visited.

Tour prices do not include water. It is recommended to bring along a bottle of water or to buy one along the way.

No, buses in Israel do not have toilet facilities. Organized stops are made for toilets along the way.

Our vehicles are comfortable touring vehicles.

Most buses and minibuses have Wi-Fi.

No. We ensure quality guiding that will make the journey interesting throughout.

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Cancellation Policy

Till 14 days prior to tour commencement $30 per person administration fees will be charged.
From 13 days till 7 days prior to tour commencement 50% of the total value apply.
From 6 days till 3 days prior to tour commencement 75% of the total value apply.
Less than 3 days till departure date full charge applies.