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HOTELS
First Class Hotels:
1 night Netanya/Herzliya - on the Mediterranean Sea
3 nights in Galilee
1 night at the Dead Sea
4 nights in Jerusalem
TOURING
Explore the sites of Israel aboard a comfortable private bus with a biblically-knowledgeable tour guide
PRICE
$3,790.00 per adult (based on double occupancy)
+ $1,650.00 for a private room (single supplement)
Airfare estimated at $1500.00 - $1700.00
Final payment due on 2/15/27
INCLUDES
Hotels; porterage at hotels & airports
Deluxe private motor coach
Expert government-licensed English speaking tour guide
Tips and Gratuities
Entry to all tour sites and activities, headsets
Full Israeli breakfast & dinner daily
Private farewell dinner in a private hall at the hotel
EXCLUDES
Expenses of a personal nature
Airfare
Meals not mentioned above
Travel and/or medical insurance (required)
Passport and visa fees
Any other item not mentioned above
DAY 1 Trans-Atlantic Flight Overnight flights from North America to Tel Aviv, Israel. Meals will be served in flight.
DAY 2 Arrival in Tel Aviv/Netanya
You will arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. Time permitting, we'll see some sites such as Jaffa . Then we’ll head to your hotel in Netanya, where you will enjoy dinner and a good night's sleep.
DAY 3 Head North and to the Galilee
After a great Israeli Breakfast, we’ll continue to maritime Caesarea and to Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18) to hear about the Prophet Elijah. At noon, enjoy a typical Israeli lunch such as Falafel. Your next stop is Megiddo, Biblical Armageddon (1 Kings 9:15, Rev. 6:16). From there onto Nazareth. Then dinner and accommodation in Tiberias - at the Sea of Galilee.
DAY 4 A Day in Galilee
After breakfast, visit the Magdala Synagogue, Capernaum, Tabgha, and the Mount of Beatitudes. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias
DAY 5 Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee, Caesarea Philippi, Golan Heights Kibbutz Ginosar to the Ancient Jesus Boat and a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Then on to Tel Dan - Caesarea Philippi. Visit the place where Jesus asks his Disciples “Who do you say that I AM.” Mt. Bental in the Golan Heights, then dinner and overnight in Tiberias.
DAY 6 Depart Galilee for the Dead Sea
Visit sites along the Jordan Valley, including Beit She’an, Ein Harod, Jericho, Kaser El Yehud Jordan River with an opportunity to be baptized. Dinner and overnight at the Dead Sea.
DAY 7 Masada and En Gedi
In the morning, climb by cable car to visit Masada (Herod's fortress and last point of Jewish resistance against the Romans). Hike up Ein Gedi (David’s hide out from Saul). Visit Qumran to learn about the Dead Sea Scrolls. Then, on to Jerusalem! Dinner and remaining nights in Jerusalem.
DAY 8 Jerusalem
Ascend the Mount of Olives, walk the Palm Sunday Path to Garden of Gethsemane, Upper Room, Caiaphas’s House of the High Priest: Caiaphas and the Church of Peter in Gallicantu. End the day at Golgotha and the Garden Tomb., Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
DAY 9 Jerusalem
Old City of Jerusalem, Mt. Moriah, Temple Moria, Pools of Bethesda, City of David, Western Wall tunnel, Bethlehem.
Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
DAY 10 Fly back to North America Transfer to the airport for flight back home. arrive home 5/20/27
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Cancellation Requests: All cancellation requests must be made in writing by email to tours@aliyahfoundation.org, or in writing, sent by mail to: P.O. Box 74111, Richmond VA 23236; payable to: Aliyah Tours.
Tour Arrangements
Air Travel is purchased separately. Our guests will be offered the opportunity to work with our expert ticketing agent to arrange the best flights and connections for this tour.
Passports/Visa - You will be required to provide Aliyah Tours with a copy of your passport before March 29, 2027, which is 6 weeks before the tour. It can take as long as 10 weeks to process a passport application in the USA. Please expedite passport applications submitted after (date TBD). Also note: The State of Israel requires that your passport have an expiration date valid for at least 6 months after your date of departure from Israel. Other nationals should contact their consulate for visa information. For other destinations, please contact Aliyah Tours. Aliyah Tours does NOT process visa applications. No inoculations are currently required for travel to Israel. Please contact public health authorities for further information or other destinations. Passports must be valid until November 21, 2027 for this tour.
Deposits and Payments - A deposit of $500 is required from each traveler, along with your reservation form, to guarantee your space on the tour. The remaining balance is due in 2 payments.
- Airfare payment is due upon ticketing the flight.
- Final payment is due 02/15/27. See Terms and Conditions for late payment penalties.
- A supplement for single occupancy must be paid in full with the final payment.
Unexpected Airline Challenges
Airlines can and will make unexpected changes to travel itineraries due to weather, mechanical problems and staffing issues. Should your flight be delayed or canceled, it is up to the passenger to work directly with the airline to rebook flights to the intended destination. Aliyah Tours is not responsible for airline changes that cause delays, cancellations, late arrivals, baggage loss, and associated expenses. Group transfers are limited to the original arrival time and will not be available for rescheduled flights. (Air travel ticketing agents affiliated with Aliyah Tours are not responsible for rebooking your canceled or delayed flights.) Travel insurance is highly recommended to address all these challenges and the associated expenses for the traveler.
Health and Mobility Challenges - This Tour has an Activity Level Rating of 3-4.
3- Moderate - Moderate tours accommodate guests who are moderately fit and are comfortable participating in long days of activity. Some physical exertion is expected.
4- Active tours are appropriate for guests who are physically fit, expect a vigorous pace, and longer tour days, including walking tours of up to 4 hours without a rest period on the motorcoach.
Health and Mobility Challenges
Tours in Israel include areas that have uneven footing, few handrails, rocky pathways, and some steep climbs. Click here for Holy Land Accessibility & Wheelchair Access Questions
The streets and sites we visit are not wheelchair and walker-friendly. Most of our tours include 3-5 miles of walking per day. Guests with mobility challenges or other health issues should make private arrangements to travel with a caregiver who can stay with them if they need to opt out of a tour stop. Tour drivers will take breaks and lock up their buses when unattended. Guests cannot be left alone on an unattended bus should they choose to opt-out. If you have health challenges, please consult an Aliyah Tours representative before you put down a deposit on a tour.
For the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of all participants, our Israel tours involve a moderate to rigorous level of physical activity. Travelers should be able to:
- Walk 3-5 miles per day over uneven terrain, steps, inclines, and archaeological sites
- Stand for extended periods during teachings and site visits
- Manage personal luggage, travel documents, and personal needs independently
- Navigate airports, airline procedures, security, customs, and flight connections without assistance from ministry staff
- Keep pace with a group schedule that may include early mornings and full travel days
We joyfully welcome travelers from many seasons of life. However, Aliyah Foundation ministry staff and tour leaders are not able to provide personal travel assistance, airport navigation support, mobility assistance, medical supervision, or daily personal care.
Travelers who anticipate needing assistance in any of these areas are asked to travel with a capable companion who can provide the necessary support throughout the journey.
Our goal is to ensure every guest experiences Israel in a safe, meaningful, and spiritually enriching way.
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) Requirement - Israel Tours
All non-Israeli guests participating in the tour are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) prior to arrival in Israel. The ETA-IL is a mandatory pre-entry approval implemented by the Israeli government in 2025 for travelers from visa-exempt countries. Guests must apply online through the official ETA-IL website at Israel-entry | Page Home and receive approval before boarding their flight. Do not use third party sites for the application process. The cost of the official ETA-IL visa application is 25 Shekels or about $7.50. The application approval should be submitted to Aliyah Tours one month before departure. Earlier submission is strongly recommended to avoid any delays or issues. Approval is typically valid for up to two years or until passport expiration (whichever comes first) and allows for multiple entries during its validity. It is the responsibility of each guest to complete the application accurately and in a timely manner. Failure to obtain ETA-IL approval may result in denial of boarding or entry into Israel, and the tour operator will not be held responsible for any costs or losses incurred as a result.
Other nationals should contact their consulate for information. For other destinations, please contact Aliyah Tours. Aliyah Tours does NOT process visa applications. No inoculations are currently required for travel to Israel. Please contact public health authorities for further information or other destinations.
Additional Terms and Conditions apply and are available on the Aliyahtours.org website for this tour. Click on this link to view the full Terms and Conditions. Cancellation requests, fees, and non-payment penalties Tour Arrangements Flight Arrangements Exclusions Baggage Deviations Unexpected Airline Challenges Tour Disclaimer and Tour Changes Activity Levels Mobility Concerns.
Guests traveling from countries other than the host country are responsible for determining and meeting all entry, visa, passport, and documentation requirements for the destination country. Aliyah Tours is not responsible for delays, denied entry, or additional costs resulting from a guest’s failure to comply with these requirements. Any penalties, fees, or expenses incurred due to insufficient preparation are the sole responsibility of the guest.
Aliyah Tours (Aliyah), and/or its agents and their representatives act only as agents for the tour participants in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, touring, restaurants, or any other services in connection with the itinerary. They will exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements. However, they do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity to person or property because of any act or default of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, company, or person rendering any of the services included in the tours. The tickets, coupons, tariffs, rules, or contracts currently in use by any carrier, hotel, restaurant, or other contractor rendering services shall constitute the sole contract between such contractor and the tour participants. All parties mentioned in this disclaimer, their agents or representatives abroad, and/or its employees accept no responsibility for any damage, delay, or injury due to sickness, pilferage, labor disputes, machinery breakdown, government restraints, hostile acts, terrorism, weather, acts of God, or any other cause beyond their personal control. All parties mentioned in this disclaimer, their agents or representatives abroad, and/or its employees are not responsible for loss of or damage to your luggage, accidents en route, or ill health which may require travelers to miss parts of the tour or to return home without the group. No carrier shall be responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time tour participants are not on board its own conveyance. The tour programs are planned in advance. If between planning time and the actual tour operation, circumstances beyond control require changes. All parties mentioned in this disclaimer, their agents or representatives abroad and/or its employees, reserve the right to vary itineraries and substitute components of tour programs. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for any reason whatsoever to alter the arrangements of the itinerary, such alterations may be made without penalty to the Aliyah Tours operators. The right is reserved to accept or refuse any person as a member of the tour.
Health and Mobility Challenges
Tours in Israel include areas that have uneven footing, few handrails, rocky pathways, and some steep climbs. Click here for Holy Land Accessibility & Wheelchair Access Questions
The streets and sites we visit are not wheelchair and walker-friendly. Most of our tours include 3-5 miles of walking per day. Guests with mobility challenges or other health issues should make private arrangements to travel with a caregiver who can stay with them if they need to opt out of a tour stop. Tour drivers will take breaks and lock up their buses when unattended. Guests cannot be left alone on an unattended bus should they choose to opt-out. If you have health challenges, please consult an Aliyah Tours representative before you put down a deposit on a tour.
For the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of all participants, our Israel tours involve a moderate to rigorous level of physical activity. Travelers should be able to:
- Walk 3-5 miles per day over uneven terrain, steps, inclines, and archaeological sites
- Stand for extended periods during teachings and site visits
- Manage personal luggage, travel documents, and personal needs independently
- Navigate airports, airline procedures, security, customs, and flight connections without assistance from ministry staff
- Keep pace with a group schedule that may include early mornings and full travel days
We joyfully welcome travelers from many seasons of life. However, Aliyah Foundation ministry staff and tour leaders are not able to provide personal travel assistance, airport navigation support, mobility assistance, medical supervision, or daily personal care.
Travelers who anticipate needing assistance in any of these areas are asked to travel with a capable companion who can provide the necessary support throughout the journey.
Our goal is to ensure every guest experiences Israel in a safe, meaningful, and spiritually enriching way.
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