Today we visit the places where Jesus acted around the Sea of Galilee: Capernaum, with Peters House and the famous Synagogue, enjoy the view from Mt. of the Beatitudes, where the "Sermon on the Mount" was given, and the reconstructed church at Tabgha, where tradition puts the miracle of the Bread and The Fish., and continue to Nazareth, where we visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and the Greek-Orthodox St. Raphael church near Mary's Well. Late evening back to Jerusalem for overnight.
Judean Desert & Dead Sea Overday Tour from Jerusalem
Today we are southwards bound, into the desert! We walk through the Oasis of Ein Gedi, known since the days of King David. Ein Gedi, where four springs with fresh water meet the desert sun, is a place to enjoy the rich and unique flora and fauna that such an oasis can offer. We walk to the waterfall and back to the bus. We climb (by cable-car…) the famous cliff-fortress of Massada, where Herod the Great built a magnificent palace in the middle of the desert. Massada was then used as a fortress by the Jewish "Zealots" who fought, few against many, against the pagan Roman Empire. Their heroic struggle became a symbol for the modern State of Israel. We will not miss, of course, some floating (not swimming!) on the Dead Sea, the deepest point on earth!, evening back to Jerusalem.
We operate as well excursions to Jordan (Petra, Jerash, Madaba, Wadi Rum, Mount Nebo), Egypt (Cairo, Sinai, Sharm, Taba, St. Catherine monastery etc). As well any other destination allover Israel, Jordan & Egypt upon your request!
Useful information:
- Regards mention sites you can find information at www.parks.org.il ,
http://www.akko.org.il/English/main/default.asp , http://www.nazarethinfo.org/2/
- As we visit some of the holiest places for the various religions, respectful, modest clothing, is required. This
means you have to cover both your knees and shoulders, including men
- Swimming gear is necessary, if you want to bath in the Dead Sea.
- Ahalan Olympus Ltd offers as well longer private tours allover Israel!
For booking / information, contact us by form, mail or call +972-8-6347022