Holidays in Israel
Israel offers an incredible diversity of attractions - from discovering cosmopolitan Tel Aviv to diving with dolphins in Eilat, from historic sights in Jerusalem to floating in the uniquely buoyant waters of the Dead Sea, holidays in Israel are like no other.
It's also a small country, which means Israel's main sights are easily accessible on a multi-centre holiday, a guided tour or as excursions.
Home to sights of significance to Christians, Jews and Muslims alike, Israel today is a fascinating mix of old and new, historical sights and modern culture. This is reflected in the arts, architecture and social life of the country and makes holidays in Israel a fascinating experience.
Our Israel programme is extremely flexible - you can book a guided tour or package holiday with us, or simply the components that you need. There are over 60 hotels within our programme, selected to suit a wide range of tastes and budgets, with a particular emphasis on the more luxurious properties in each resort. We also offer a fly-drive option that allows you to discover Israel at your own pace, staying in Kibbutz hotels, a concept unique to the country.
Having travelled Israel extensively, our team of reservations experts can create the most challenging of Tailor-Made itineraries, as well as offering advice on the best hotel or resort suited to your requirements. Whether you're a regular visitor to Israel, a business traveller or simply looking for a holiday with a difference, we can use our expertise, knowledge and flexible product range to create the perfect Israel holiday itinerary for you.
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Holidays to IsraelIsrael offers an incredible diversity of attractions, from the intriguing mix of stunning landscapes, modern galleries and historical gems in this incredible of Tel Aviv to historical city of Jerusalem. Israel's main sights are easily accessible on a multi- centre holiday or a guided tour. With flexible programmes to suite all requirements, Israel is an extremely diverse holiday destination to suit all tastes. |
Pilgrimages
Israel is a land where the Bible, Faith and ancient history are joined together – where both the prophecy and promises of God have been and continue to be fulfilled. The ancient stones themselves cry out with the good news of the Biblical message.
Our tours are individually designed for all Christian denominations and aim to create and maintain ties with the Holy Land. For Catholic groups we arrange Holy Mass every day to be celebrated at a different Shrine along the group's route and for the Protestant denominations a special Communion Service at the Garden Tomb is always a highlight.
Our goal is for believers to grow in their faith and to renew and expand their understanding of the Word of God. We want you to leave the Holy Land with more than just souvenirs from another trip; we want you to leave having received the spiritual gift of a deeper understanding of God's Word and how His plan has, and continues to, unfold in history.
Bibleland Tour
Longwood holidays have been arranging tours and pilgrimages to the Holy Land for the last 30 years. Fully bonded with ABTA and ATOL for your protection, we can offer a wide range of tours to suit your groups personal needs whether as part of a pilgrimage or just as a family group wishing to explore this fascinating country. Below is a sample intinery that we currently offer but we like to think that your journey to the Holy Land should be personal to you, so with our knowledgable team we can create whatever itinerary that you decide. If you want to spend more time in Jerusalem soaking up the atmosphere of this beautiful city, exploring the narrow winding streets, where the bible seems to just come to life or spend more time on the shores of Galilee, where fishermen still casts their nets as they have done since the time of Jesus we can tailor make this for you.Bibleland Tour 8 Days & 7 Nights
Monday Arrival
MONDAY - Jerusalem
Upon arrival to airport meet our representative and transfer to hotel in Jerusalem for an overnight.
TUESDAY - Jerusalem - sightseeing of the new city
Start the day with a panoramic view of Jerusalem from the top of Mt' of Olives. On to the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of the Agony. Continue to Israel Museum's Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit to the beautifully renovated Model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Afternoon visit to the picturesque village of Ein Karem , the birth place of John the Baptist. Return to Hotel.
WEDNESDAY - Jerusalem - Old City – Bethlehem*
Walk through one of the Gates to the walled Old City: the renewed Jewish Quarter; the Western Wall, the Temple area; the colorful bazaars; Via Dolorosa and the Stations of the Cross ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Drive to Mt' Zion and visit the tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey. Afternoon continue to Bethlehem* to visit the Church of the Nativity and a view of the shepherds fields. Return to Jerusalem for overnight.
THURSDAY – Beit Shean - Nazareth - Galilee
Leave Jerusalem, and drive north via Jericho*, the oldest city in the world. Then via the Jordan Valley to Beit Shean. Visit the excavations of this beautiful Roman City. Proceed to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation & Mary's Well. On to Safed, city of the Kabala, for a walk through the mystic alleys and the artists' colony. Drive to Kibbutz Hotel for overnight.
FRIDAY - Golan Heights – and around the Sea of Galilee
Drive to the Golan Heights. See the former Syrian fortifications, and the Druze villages. Via Banias, source of the Jordan River , drive to the shores of the Sea of Galilee , to Capernaum. Visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue and Peter's House. Visit Tabgha , where the miracle of the Fish & Bread took place and Mt Beatitude. After a short tour of Tiberias the old center of Jewish learning, Return to the Kibbutz hotel for overnight.
SATURDAY - Acre - Haifa - Tel Aviv
After Breakfast drive west to Acre for a visit of the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications. Continue to Haifa, sightseeing tour of Haifa, including the Bahai Shrine, Persian Garden and Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the city. Proceed southwards to Caesarea to visit the Roman Theater and the Crusader fortress. Continue to Tel Aviv-Jaffa for a short city tour and to hotel for overnight
SUNDAY
Day at leisure in Tel Aviv, or an optional tour to the Dead Sea.
MONDAY
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for departure.
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