Israel 2010 / Tel: Proudly Promoting Peace Through Travel and Tourism

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1 Israel 2010 / Tel: Proudly Promoting Peace Through Travel and Tourism

2 ABOUT US Winner of Israel Tourism Award 2004 Winner of Israel Tourism Award 2005 Qantas Select Platinum Agent Top Agent El Al Israel Airlines Member of Israel Tourism Council Founding Sponsor of the Peres Centre for Peace Vicky Gonda Chairperson of the Regional Cooperation Through Tourism Peace Project We are a dynamic travel centre, specialising in tourism and travel to Israel and have been servicing travelers of all denominations seeking to experience the wonders of one of the greatest cultural bastions of the world - the Holy Land, for over 25 years. We have been successfully handling travel arrangements for groups and individuals, together with a strong relationship with El Al Israel Airlines and a professional network of tour operators and hotels in Israel. Whether this is your first time to Israel or you have been before, we have the knowledge and expertise to plan an itinerary to suit your dreams and needs, and ensure your journey is memorable. MISSION STATEMENT To provide the optimum Holy Land travel experience to the Australasian market, that will have a lasting impact on each individual as an unforgettable and inspiring journey. INTRODUCTION TO ISRAEL Welcome to the Holy Land. One of the most remarkable and fascinating places in the world, where past meets present. For millions of travellers around the world, we are in the home of the three great monotheistic religions: Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Israel is a place for everyone. Pilgrims, archaeologists, eco-tourists, adventure seekers, health, spa and beach lovers. All find their own reasons to visit. In this tiny part of the world, you will find sea, desert, ancient towns and breathtaking natural beauty. And always something that touches your soul. Traveling through Israel s convoluted history is both exhilarating and exhausting. There are crumbling temples, ruined cities, abandoned forts and hundreds of places associated with the Bible. A short itinerary will leave you breathless. And while a sense of adventure is required, most sites are safe and easily accessible. SEE ISRAEL WITH THE EXPERTS

3 CONTENTS TOURS PAGE no. 1. Taste of ISRAEL 4 2. Classic TOUR 5 3. HOLY LAND TOUR 6 4. CHRISTMAS IN BETHLEHEM TOUR 7 5. Catholic Pilgrimage GROUP TOUR 8 6. Israel & Jordan Splendours TOUR 9 7. Beersheba ANZAC lighthorse TOUR DEAD SEA HEALTH & SPA PACKAGES CLASSIC GRAND TOUR OF EGYPT, JORDAN & ISRAEL PETRA, JORDAN & EGYPT EXTENSIONS BOOKING CONDITIONS 16 SPECIAL THINGS WE DO which make us different Israel Travel Centre can offer a variety of amazing experiences to make your clients trip special: Private itineraries design your own ideal for family groups with private English speaking guide/driver Private half day or full day walking tours with professional guide Huge range of additional sightseeing which add the extra touches to your clients itineraries to make a holiday to remember Sightseeing: Day Tours from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Western Wall Tunnels Tours, and half day tours to archaeological dig Haifa Bahai Garden Tour Special Museum tours Israel Culinary tours Spice, Desert and Jeep Tours Kibbutz Experiences Overnight in Bedouin Tent and hafla feast 3

4 TOUR 1 - TASTE of ISRAEL TOUR - 5 days/4 nights departs daily. Guaranteed departure for ONE pax. DAY 1 - Arrival Airport meeting assistance and transfer to Jerusalem hotel. DAy 2 - Jerusalem: Old & New Explore the biblical and cultural highlights of Old and New Jerusalem. Start the tour with a panoramic view of the city from Mount of Olives. Explore the restored Jewish Quarter and visit the Cardo, an ancient Roman marketplace where you can still shop today. Stop at the Western Wall. Continue into the Christian Quarter and walk along the Via Dolorosa, following the Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue in the afternoon for a moving visit to Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. (On Saturdays visit Garden of Gethsemane and/or Mt. Zion to see the Room of the Last Supper and the Tomb of King David in place of Yad Vashem) Please note Mount of Olives may be replaced by Mount Scopus DAY 3 - Masada & The Dead Sea Depart Jerusalem and descend to the lowest place on earth. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to the rock fortress of Masada. Visit Herod s palaces, dating back 2000 years. Then hear about the zealots who defied the Roman Empire from this location. Enjoy a chance to swim in the Dead Sea. The water is so rich in salts and minerals that you float! DAY 4 - Nazareth & The Sea of Galilee Early morning departure north to Nazareth, to see the town of Joseph and Mary. Visit the Church of the Annunciation. Continue to the Sea of Galilee via Canna to visit the ruins at Capernaum. Stop at Tabgha, where the Miracle of the Fishes and Loaves took place. Return via the Baptismal site at Yardenit. DAy 5 - Departure Transfer to airport for departure. Package inclusions: 1. Meeting assistance 2. Airport transfers as per the itinerary 3. English speaking guide for all touring 4. Air conditioned coach for touring in a group (for VIP tours, guaranteed small group of up to 15 pax) 5. Twin room accommodation in chosen class of hotels on Bed and Breakfast basis 6. Entrance fees for the above mentioned sites 7. Taxes and service charges WONDERFUL INTRODUCTION TO ISRAEL HOTels 3 STAR 4 STAR 5 STAR Jerusalem Jerusalem Gate Moriah Classic / Dan Panorama / Crowne Jerusalem Gold / Shalom Royale / Kings Plaza / Renaissance Tel Aviv Sea Net / Debora / Metropolitan / Mercure / Dan Panorama / Crowne Hotels are subject to change depending on availability. If necessary, hotels of a similar standard will be provided. $USD per person Twin share (BB) Single supp. Dinner supp. 3 star star star Third pax price - 10% reduction on 3rd pax only Please note: Jerusalem Old and New City tour can be replaced with Jerusalem and Bethlehem tour for $33.00 supp. per person. Upgrade to business class small group tours in Jerusalem and Dead sea for $15.00 per person per tour *Special extra night rates at hotels available upon request 4

5 TOUR 2 - CLASSIC TOUR - 9 DAYS/8 nights departs TUESDAYS. Guaranteed departure for TWO pax. Tuesday - Arrival Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, where you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Jerusalem. Wednesday - Jerusalem: The Old City Visit the Tomb of King David and the room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion. Enter the walled city and walk through the newly restored Jewish Quarter. Visit the Roman Cardo, the Herodian Quarter and continue to the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Proceed to Mount Scopus and then to the Mount of Olives for a magnificent panoramic view of the Old City. Continue to Bethlehem*, stopping at Rachel s Tomb and to visit the Church of the Nativity. Overnight in Jerusalem. Thursday - Jerusalem: The New City Drive to the Hadassah Medical Center in Ein Kerem to see the Chagall stained glass windows. Continue to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust and then to the Israel Museum; visit the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period. View the Knesset, Israel s Parliament, and the Givat Ram Campus of the Hebrew University. Overnight in Jerusalem. Friday - Qumeran / Massada / Dead Sea Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. Stop at Qumeran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada. Ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 AD. Descend by cable car, time and weather permitting, an opportunity will be provided to float on the Dead Sea. Overnight in Tel Aviv. HOTEL PLANS A B C D e PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: Saturday - At Leisure Overnight in Tel Aviv. Ideal for first time visitors secular tour Sunday - Diaspora Museum / Caesarea / Druze villages Depart Tel Aviv and drive to the Diaspora Museum for a visit. Proceed along the coastal plain to Caesarea, capital of Judea under the Romans. See the excavations of the Crusader city and the Roman port, aqueduct and the amphitheatre that has been restored to its former glory as a concert venue. Continue via the Druze villages to Haifa. Overnight in Haifa. MondaY - Haifa / Safed / Golan Heights The tour of Haifa will begin at the summit of Mount Carmel where you will take in a breathtaking panoramic view of the Haifa Bay and Western Galilee. Continue on to the golden domed Bahai Shrine to visit the exotic Persian Gardens. Proceed to Safed, the centre of Jewish mysticism, where you will visit the ancient synagogues and the artists colony. Continue to the Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers, Kuneitra and the new Israeli town of Katzrin. Overnight in Kibbutz. Tuesday - Sea of Galilee / Nazareth Start the day with a visit of Tiberias. Drive to Capernaum to see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal church of St. Peter and then proceed to Nazareth. Here you will visit the church of the Annunciation. Drive via Beit Shean to Beit Alpha to see the remains of the mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue depicting the zodiac. Overnight in Tel Aviv. Wednesday - Departure After breakfast, transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure. * visit subject to availability Jerusalem David Citadel Leonardo Plaza Mount Zion Olive Tree Prima Kings Tel Aviv Carlton - Superior Leonardo Plaza Renaissance Leonardo Plaza Prima Tel Aviv sea View Room Haifa Dan Carmel - Dan Panorama Dan Carmel Dan Panorama Dan Panorama Deluxe Carmel S superior Room Galilee Kibbutz Lavi - Kibbutz Lavi - Kibbutz Lavi - Kibbutz Lavi - Kibbutz Lavi - Hod Wing Hod Wing Hod Wing Lev Wing Lev Wing RATE $USD PP The above mentioned rates vary according to the season (low season rates above). Peak season supplements for tours 27 July 31 August 2010, 01 October 02 November 2010 and 20 December 05 January 2011 Prices available for triples, and single supplements 1. Transfer on arrival and departure (from/to Ben Gurion airport) 2. Six touring days as per itinerary, with English speaking guide 3. Eight nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis except Kibbutz Lavi on Half Board basis. 4. Entrance Fees to the sites visited as per the itinerary 5

6 Tour 3 - HOLY LAND TOUR - 8 Days/7 Nights departs SUNDAYS. Guaranteed departure for TWO pax. SUNDAY - Arrival Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, where you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Tel Aviv. MONDAY - Caesarea / Megiddo / Haifa / Acre Depart Tel Aviv and drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, capital of Judea under the Romans. Visit the excavations of the ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct. Continue to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon. Visit the archaeological excavations at Megiddo, including the well-preserved water supply system. Drive to Haifa; view the Persian Gardens at the Bahai Temple. From Haifa, drive to Acre to visit the ancient city and harbor. Continue to Kibbutz Lavi for dinner and overnight. TUESDAY - Tiberias / Capernaum / Banias After a short tour of Tiberias, we take a boat ride to Capernaum. Visit the remains of the 2nd century synagogue. Proceed to Tabgha, the site of the miracle of fish and loaves, and visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Continue to Mount of the Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive to the Banias Springs and Waterfall and tour the Golan Heights. Return to Kibbutz Lavi for dinner and overnight. Wednesday - Nazareth / Beit Shean Drive to Nazareth via Cana of Galilee. In Nazareth, visit the Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph s Workshop and Mary s Well. Drive to Yardenit, the baptismal site on the Jordan River. Continue to Beit Shean, a newly excavated city, and visit the Roman theatre. Drive along the Jordan River to Jerusalem for overnight. THURSDAY - Jerusalem: Old City Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Visit the Church of All Nations, King David s Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion. Enter within the walls of the city and visit the Cardo, Temple Mount (entrance to the mosques not included), Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Oriental Bazaar. Visit the Garden Tomb. Overnight in Jerusalem. FRIDAY - Jerusalem: New City and Bethlehem Drive to Ein Kerem to visit the Church of Visitation; proceed to Yad Vashem Memorial to the Holocaust. Visit the Israel Museum, the Shrine of the Book which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period. Proceed to Bethlehem* to visit the Church of the Nativity. Overnight in Jerusalem. SATURDAY - Dead Sea - Massada Drive to Qumeran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls where found. Visit the ancient city of Qumeran and drive along the shore of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, to Massada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple in 73 A.D. Ascend Massada by cable car and visit the food storeroom, water irrigation system and Herod s Palace. Descend by cable car. Time and weather permitting, an opportunity will be provided to float on the Dead Sea. Return to Jerusalem for overnight. SUNDAY - Departure Transfer to Ben Gurion airport for departure. HOTEL PLAN A B C D Tel Aviv Dan Panorama Grand Beach Tal Deborah Galilee Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi Kibbutz Lavi Hod Wing Lev Wing Lev Wing Lev Wing Jerusalem Dan Panorama Grand Court Leonardo Inn Park Jerusalem specially designed for pilgrims The hotels appearing in the table might be replaced with similar ones. Prices are per person based on twin share. PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: 1. Transfer on arrival and departure (from/to Ben Gurion Airport) 2. Seven nights accommodation on half board basis 3. Six touring days as per itinerary, with English speaking guide 4. Entrance fees to the sites visited as per itinerary PLEASE NOTE: Rates start from low season and are based on twin share. Single and triple costings available. High Season Supplement applies: 19 Dec 02 Jan. No tour departures on: 12 Sept, 19 Sept, and 26th Sept. * visit subject to availability The above program can be extended and tailor made for groups. 6

7 Tour 4 - CHRIstmas in bethlehem Guaranteed departure for two pax 23RD DECEMBER - Arrival Airport meeting assistance and transfer to Jerusalem hotel. 24TH DECEMBER - Jerusalem: Old & New / Bethlehem Evening Tour Pick up from hotel. Explore the biblical and cultural highlights of Old and New Jerusalem. Sights include Mount Zion, the Old City and the Western Wall, the Stations of the Cross and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. Start your evening tour with a panoramic tour of Jerusalem by night Drive around the illuminated city walls and see views of the City of David and the Kidron Valley. Enjoy an evening meal before crossing the border into Bethlehem. Visit an authentic Bethlehem souvenir shop for the opportunity to buy religious artifacts, and then onto Manger Square for Midnight Mass (on screen from inside the Church of the Nativity) Depart at approx. 2am for return to your Jerusalem hotel. (All of the above subject to security clearance and weather conditions). 25TH DECEMBER - Day at Leisure Day at leisure. Enjoy a visit on your own to the Old City of Jerusalem on Christmas day, or enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch (can be arranged at additional cost). 26TH DECEMBER - Departure Transfer to airport for departure. $USD per person Twin share Single supp. Triple Share 3 star star star Extra nights can be added to tour. Special rates at hotels for additional nights available on application. TOUR PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: 1. Meeting assistance upon arrival 2. Airport transfers as per the itinerary 3. English Speaking guide for all touring 4. Air conditioned coach for touring in a group 5. Accommodation in chosen class of hotels on Bed & Breakfast basis 6. Entrance fees for the above mentioned sites 7. Taxes and service charges 8. Dinner In Jerusalem on Christmas Eve 9. Hotel high season supplement Hotels 3 star 4 star 5 star Jerusalem Jerusalem Gate Prima Royale Dan Panorama Israel Travel Centre EXCLUSIVE 4 days/3 nights IF YOU HAVE A LARGE FAMILY OR GROUP OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS, THIS TOUR CAN BE TAILOR MADE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU. 7

8 Tour 6 - Catholic Pilgrimage tour - 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS The Israel Travel Centre provides tailor-made, detailed itineraries for private tour groups of 15 people or more. We specialize in meeting your specific Church Group s needs and work closely with you to ensure that all your individual needs are catered for. We build the itinerary with you. We will come and meet with your Group and provide detailed, interactive presentations and information on Israel and your tour. Subject to numbers, we can also provide a dedicated Israel Travel Centre Representative to accompany your Group to Israel. From first contact with us, we provide an unprecedented personal service that is not found elsewhere in this region. Sample Itinerary DAY 1 - Depart Australia Depart Sydney for your flight to the Holy Land. Overnight: on board (B, D) DAY 2 - Arrival Arrive Ben Gurion airport with meeting assist. Stop for Mass at the beautiful monastery at Emmaus. Drive by the ancient port city of Jaffa. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight: Tel Aviv (B, D) DAY 3 - Western Galilee Spend the morning visiting the holy sites of Nazareth. See the Church of Annunciation, and visit Mary s Well and the Synagogue where Jesus preached. Take an opportunity to renew wedding vows at the Cana church where Jesus turned water into wine. Visit the site of the transfiguration at Mount Tabor. Overnight: Nazareth (B, D) DAY 4 - Sea of Galilee Experience mass on a morning sail across the Sea of Galilee. See the remains of a boat from the time of Jesus. Visit Tabgha, where Jesus multiplied five loaves and two fish. Enjoy a traditional St. Peters Fish Lunch (lunch not included). Continue onto Capernaum, the center of Jesus Ministries. Ascend to the top of the Mt. of Beatitudes, where you can relive the Sermon on the Mount. Stop at Korazim to see the ancient city hewn from basalt rock. Overnight: Nazareth (B, D) DAY 5 - Jordan Valley KAGE INCLUSIONS: Visit the baptism site at Yardenit. Stop at the Roman city of Beith Shean. Enjoy an overview of the ancient city of Jericho. Ascend the Transfer mountains on arrival to and the departure holy city (from/to of Jerusalem. Ben Gurion Overnight: Airport) Jerusalem (B, D) 7 nights accommodation on half board basis DAY 6 - Jerusalem 6 touring days as per itinerary, with English speaking guide Start with a spectacular view of Jerusalem from Mt. of Olives. Visit ntrance the fees Church to the of sites Pater visited Noster as per and itinerary the Chapel of Ascension. Walk down the Palm Sunday Road to see the Church of Dominus Flevit and the Church of all Nations at the Garden of Gethsemane. See the Pools of Bethesda and St. Anne s Church. Pass through Ecce Homo Arch to the Via Dolorosa and visit each Station of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Overnight: Jerusalem (B, D) DAY 7 - Bethlehem Onto Mount Zion to visit the Room of the Last Supper and King David s tomb. See the dungeon where Jesus was imprisoned at the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu. Continue on for a visit to the Dormition Abbey. Celebrate Mass before visiting the fascinating village of Ein Kerem and the birthplace of John the Baptist. Afternoon visit to Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity (subject to security clearance). Overnight: Jerusalem (B, D) DAY 8 - Dead Sea Depart Jerusalem via the Inn of the Good Samaritan. Visit the caves of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered - Ascend the mighty fortress of Masada. Experience a float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea. Overnight: Jerusalem (B, D) DAY 9 - Departure Departure transfer to the airport. Overnight: on board (B, D) DAY 10 - Arrive Australia Arrive back in Sydney with wonderful memories of a fantastic trip. PER PERSON TWIN SHARE Paying Pax $USD Free Place Price Single above supp. should be used 600 as suggested guide as is based on group of 30 pax. NOTE: Pricing is based on twin share Free place for tour leader is based on sharing twin room Minimum 15 pax is required to form a group PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: TAILOR made FOR GROUPS 1. Meeting assistance and porterage at the airport 2. Airport transfers as per the itinerary 3. Air conditioned bus for touring and transfers 4. Licensed English speaking guide for all touring 5. Accommodation in 3-4 star hotels with en-suite facilities and AC 6. Meals Breakfast and Dinner daily in hotels 7. Entrance fees for the mentioned sites 8. Taxes and service charges 9. Porterage 10. Pilgrims gift pack 11. Dedicated website with photos posted regularly 8 8

9 Tour 5 - Israel & JORDAN Splendours Tour - 10 days/9 nights departs SUNDAYS. Guaranteed departure for TWO pax. SUNDAY - Arrival Upon arrival to airport meet our representative and transfer to Tel Aviv. Overnight: Tel Aviv MONDAY - Masada and the Dead Sea Depart Tel Aviv and descend to the lowest place on earth. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to the rock fortress of Masada. Visit Herod s palaces, dating back 2000 years. Then hear about the zealots who defied the Roman Empire from this location. Enjoy a chance to swim in the Dead Sea. The water is so rich in salts and minerals that you float! Ascend the mountains to Jerusalem. Overnight: Jerusalem TUESDAY - Jerusalem: New City Start with a spectacular view of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus, and then onto the Garden of Gethsemane. Visit the tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion. See the famous Dead Sea Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book. Experience a moving visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. See the Marc Chagall stained glass windows at the Hadassah medical center, and visit Ein Karem where John the Baptist was born. Overnight: Jerusalem WEDNESDAY - Jerusalem: Old City & Bethlehem Visit the Western Wall and the Temple Mount (subject to security clearance). Explore the colourful bazaars, and walk the Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross) until the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Continue to Bethlehem (subject to security clearance) to visit Rachel s Tomb and the Church of the Nativity. Overnight: Jerusalem THURSDAY - Sea of Galilee Depart Jerusalem via Jericho (subject to security clearance), the oldest city in the world. Explore the excavations of the beautiful Roman City of Beit Shean. Proceed to Tiberias, and drive along the shores of the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum to visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue. Overnight: Galilee Kibbutz hotel FRIDAY - Upper Galilee Drive to Safed city of Mystical Judaism. Explore Caesari of Philippi at the Banias Springs. Ascend the Golan Heights and from Mt. Bental, peer deep into Syria and the ghost town of Kuneitra. Continue onto Nazareth and the Church of Annunciation. Overnight: Galilee Kibbutz hotel PERFECT COMBINATION OF ISRAEL & JORDAN SATURDAY - Coastal Plain Depart for Akko (Acre) to explore the Knights Halls and the secret Crusader tunnels, then to Haifa to view the magnificent Bahai gardens from atop Mount Carmel. Stop at Caesarea, to visit the Roman Theatre and the Crusader Fortress. Overnight: Tel Aviv SUNDAY - Jerash Drive to Sheik Hussein Bridge for border crossing procedures to enter Jordan. Explore Jerash, the ancient Roman city of the Decapolis. Visit the Citadel and Roman Amphitheater on a panoramic city tour of Amman. Overnight: Amman MONDAY - Petra After an early breakfast, leave the hotel and travel along the Desert Highway on the road to Petra. Enjoy a spectacular full day tour exploring the rose-red city of Petra. Enjoy a short horse ride, and then travel on foot through the awesome SIQ valley. Visit the Treasury, and explore hundreds of buildings, tombs, temples, and a 3,000-seat theater from the first-century AD. After the visit depart for Amman. Overnight: Amman TUESDAY - Kings Way See the intricate ancient Mosaic map of the Holy Land at Madaba. Visit Mt. Nebo where Moses viewed the Promised Land before his passing. Explore the remains of the Byzantine Church with a mosaic floor, and from a platform in front of the church enjoy a breathtaking view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. In the afternoon transfer to Amman airport or over the border and onto Jerusalem or Tel Aviv Airport. HOTels 3 STAR 4 STAR 5 STAR Jerusalem Jerusalem Gate Grand Court / Moriah Classic / Dan Panorama / Crowne Jerusalem Gold / Park royale / Kings Plaza / Renaissance Tel Aviv Sea Net / Debora / Gilgal Metropolitan / Mercure / Prima Dan Panorama / Crowne Plaza / Renaissance Galilee Kibbutz Hotels Kibbutz Hotels Kibbutz Hotels - Superior Room Tiberias Astoria / Prima Moriah Gardens / Royal Plaza Holiday Inn / Gai Beach Eilat Vista / Prima Music Vista / Prima Music Dan Panorama Amman San Rock / Larsa Golden Tulip regency Palace Petra Petra Palace Golden Tulip Nabatean Movenpick $USD per person Twin share (BB) Single supp. Dinner supp. 3 star star star Peak Season Supplements APPLY: 1 August 31 August 2010 and 21 December 31 December 2010 SPECIALs: Friday night Kibbutz dinner included TOUR PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: 1. Meeting assistance upon arrival 2. Airport transfers as per the itinerary 3. English Speaking guide for all touring 4. A/C coach for touring in a group 5. Twin room accommodation in chosen class of hotels on BB basis 6. Entrance fees for the above mentioned sites 7. Taxes and service charges 8. Entrance fees for the above mentioned sites 9. Taxes and service charge 9

10 TOUR 7 - Beersheba ANZAC tour special - 4 DAYS Guaranteed departure for FOUR pax. Day 1 - Arrival Airport meeting assistance and transfer to Jerusalem hotel. Day 2 - Jerusalem - Old and New Pick up from hotel. Explore the biblical and cultural highlights of Old and New Jerusalem. Start the tour with a panoramic view of the city from Mount of Olives. Explore the restored Jewish Quarter and visit the Cardo, an ancient Roman marketplace where you can still shop today. Stop at the Western Wall. Continue into the Christian Quarter and walk along the Via Dolorosa, following the Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Continue in the afternoon for a moving visit to Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. (On Saturdays visit Garden of Gethsemane and/or Mt. Zion to see the Room of the Last Supper and the Tomb of King David in place of Yad Vashem) Please note Mount of Olives may be replaced by Mount Scopus. Day 3 - Beersheba Enjoy a special day in Beersheba commemorating the achievements of the Australian soldiers in World War One. Visit Tel Sheva and the main battlefield sites in the area. Review the Charge of the Light Horse that took place in October See the magnificent park of the Australian Soldier and the new Beersheba ANZAC memorial. Return to Jerusalem. Day 4 - Departure Transfer to airport for departure. ISRAEL TRAVEL CENTRE EXCLUSIVE NOTE: Harmony Hotel available at small extra cost. Hotels are subject to change depending on availability If necessary, hotels of a similar standard will be provided. Hotels 3 star 4 star 5 star Jerusalem Jerusalem Gate Prima Royale / Dan Panorama / Grand Court Mt. Zion $USD per person Twin share (BB) Single supp. 3 star star star Peak season supplements for tour 20 Dec Jan 2011 Triple share: 10% reduction on 3rd pax only PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: 1. Meeting assistance 2. Airport transfers as per the itinerary 3. VIP small group tour (up to 15 pax) for Jerusalem touring with English speaking guide in minivan 4. Private tour for Beersheba touring with English speaking guide in minivan 5. Twin room accommodation in chosen class of hotels on Bed and Breakfast basis 6. Entrance fees for the above mentioned sites 7. Taxes and service charges 10

11 TOUR 8 Dead Sea Health Spa Tour THE ULTIMATE 5 STAR ISROTEL DEAD SEA SPA EXPERIENCE The Dead Sea offers unique geographical conditions including the passage of the sun s rays through rich mineral layers that simply cannot be found anywhere else on Earth. It is these aspects of the region that give it a special character that will make a stay at the Isrotel Dead Sea a holiday experience like no other. The Isrotel is located a few steps from the shores of the Dead Sea with guest rooms offering superb views. The Hotel s Heath and Spa Centre offers a full range of beauty and health treatments making the most of the unique therapeutic qualities of the Dead Sea. Spa packages include mineral mud treatments, massages, mineral salt baths and indulgent beauty treatments. FIVE DAY TREATMENT PACKAGE Day 1 Meeting assist at airport and transfer to the Dead Sea.Overnight: Dead Sea Day 2 Breakfast and then enjoy a Sulfur Pool treatment today - The sulfur is an essential mineral to the body, reduces pains, tense muscles and recurring pains. Remainder of the day at leisure or using the hotel s spa facilities. Overnight: Dead Sea Day 3 After breakfast experience a Mud Wrap treatment - A warm mud mask rich in minerals. Recommended for arthritic pain and relaxation. In the afternoon enjoy a Swedish Massage - A Classic European massage with almond oils that stimulates blood flow and relieves muscular and emotional tension. Perfect for relaxation seekers. Overnight: Dead Sea PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: 1. Airport meeting assist on arrival 2. Return transfers from/to Tel Aviv airport Day 4 After breakfast experience a Salt Glow treatment - Cleans and nourishes the skin. Removes dead skin cells with an intensive massage using salt grains and sesame oil. In the afternoon take a Classic European skin treatment - A calming and pampering combined treatment for face and hands to restore moisture to dry and flaking skin: This treatment uses plant essences and moisturisers added to the skin by means of electricity. The treatment includes peeling, a rich aromatherapy massage, and a hydrating mask. Overnight: Dead Sea Day 5 Today experience a two hands Abianga massage A gentle body massage with warm sesame oil guaranteed to pamper and relax. Overnight: Dead Sea Day 6 Enjoy a Shirodhara treatment - An oil libation in the center of the forehead ( the third eye ), accompanied by a face-and-scalp massage. Overnight: Dead Sea Day 7 After breakfast transfer to airport for departure Price $1895 per person based on twin share $1050 for single supplement Supplements and minimum night requirements may apply during peak season periods. The Dead Sea is known for its miraculous healing properties. We have other specialised medical packages available for conditions and chronic diseases which have been successfully treated or improved at the Dead Sea. These include asthma, dermatitis, psoriasis, arthritis, osteoporosis, sleep disorders and allergic disorders, just to name a few. Please contact us for list of medicinal Dead Sea packages and treatments available. OPTIONAL EXTRAS: 3. Four nights twin share accommodation in standard rooms for Trio package 4. Six nights twin share accommodation in standard rooms for Five Day Treatment package Other packages available on application Half board supplements and room upgrades available on application 5. Breakfast daily 6. Four spa treatments for Trio package 7. Seven spa treatments for Five Day Treatment package 11

12 TOUR 9 -CLASSIC GRAND TOUR OF EGYPT, JORDAN & ISRAEL Guaranteed departure for two pax. Monday Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Meeting and assistance through immigration and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo. Tuesday Buffet breakfast, start the tour to visit the first capital of united Egypt, Memphis. Here you will see the temple of Ptah, the statue of Ramses II & An alabaster Sphinx. Nearby visit one of the most exciting archaeological sites, Sakkara, this necropolis is dominated by the step Pyramids of king Zoser, which predate the famous Pyramids at Giza by centuries and contain exquisite paintings depicting the file and customs of the early dynastic period. Lunch will be serving during the tour at a local restaurant. Continue to visit one of the seven wonders of the world, the Pyramids of Giza, Cheops, Mekerinus & Chephren. Your tour ends with a visit of the majestic Sphinx, which is the largest single block sculpture located at the foot of the grandest Pyramid Chephren. Return to hotel, buffet dinner at the hotel and overnight Cairo. Optional tour: Attend Sound & Light show at Pyramids area. Wednesday Buffet breakfast, start your tour to visit the famous Egyptian Museum. Here we shall provide you with a brief, but colorful insight of the five thousand year history of this fascinating land. Lunch will be served during the tour at a local restaurant. Visit the old Cairo, St. Serguis Coptic church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and continue to visit the Muslim sector where you can see Salah El- Din citadel, followed by Muhammad Ali Mosque and Khan Khalili Bazaar.Return to the hotel, buffet dinner at the hotel and overnight Cairo. Optional tour: Cruising dinner on the Nile for 2 hours including belly dancer and folkloric show. Thursday Buffet breakfast, day at leisure, buffet dinner and overnight Cairo. Optional tour: Over- day to Luxor by plane. Overnight in Cairo. Friday Buffet breakfast, check- out and departure by private air- conditioned mini coach to St. Catherine. Arrival at St. Catherine, check- in at hotel, buffet dinner and overnight St. Catherine. Saturday Early morning, climb- up Mt. Sinai. Enjoy a time of praise and incredible views of the Sinai wilderness, where in the book of Genesis God revealed himself to Moses and where he received the Ten Commandments. After your departure down the mountain a late breakfast and check- out. Transfer to visit St. Catherine Monastery located at the foot of Mt, Sinai the oldest working Christian Monastery. St. Catherine was built in 557 A.C. by the Roman Emperor Justinian, and where it s believed God appeared to Moses in the form of a burning bush. Departure by private mini coach to Taba and departure through Taba border. Arrival at Eilat, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Eilat. Sunday follow in the footsteps of the bible Pick up from your hotel at 07:30. Arriving at the Arava border crossing we will enter the Kingdom of Jordan. From here a 2 hour drive will take us to the Lost City of Petra. An absolute must for all visitors to the region. Having walked for 30 minutes through the imposing Canyon (Wadi Siq) at its entrance, the awesome and monumental moment when you first step foot in Petra are upon you. Counted amongst the wonders of the ancient world, Petra is an archaeological, anthropological and geological phenomenon. Your private guide will explain the history, legends; myths and truths of this astonishing city carved 2000 years ago from the red Sandstone Mountains. We will enjoy a buffet lunch in Petra. In the afternoon, we will leave Petra for Wadi Musa (a small village nearby) and enjoy a city tour of Aqaba. After the tour, we will commence our return journey to the Arava border arriving in the evening in Eilat. Transfer to Eilat airport for flight to Tel Aviv. Transfer from Tel Aviv airport to the hotel. Overnight in Tel Aviv. 12

13 Highlighting holy Christian sites in the cradle of civilizations and climb Mt Sinai in the footsteps of Moses Monday Depart Tel Aviv and drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, capital of Judea under the Romans. Visit the excavations of the ancient city, Roman theatre and aqueduct. Continue to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon; visit the archaeological excavations including the well-preserved water supply system. Drive to Haifa; view the Persian Gardens at the Bahai Shrine. From Haifa, drive to Acre to visit the ancient city and harbor. Continue to Kibbutz Hotel for overnight. Tuesday After a short tour of Tiberias, take a boat ride to Capernaum. Visit the remains of the 2nd century synagogue. Proceed to Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of Fish and Loaves and visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Continue to Mount of Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive to the Banias Springs and waterfalls and tour the Golan Heights. Return to Kibbutz Hotel for overnight. Wednesday Drive to Nazareth via Cana of Galilee. Visit the Church of Annunciation, St. Joseph s workshop and Mary s Well. Drive to Yardenit, the baptismal site on the Jordan River; continue to Beit Shean, a newly excavated city, and visit the Roman theatre. Drive along the Jordan River to Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem. Thursday Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city; visit the Church of All Nations, King David s Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion. Enter within the walls of the Old City and visit the Cardo, Temple Mount (entrance to the mosques not included), Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Oriental Bazaar and Garden Tomb. Overnight in Jerusalem. Friday Drive to Ein Karem to visit the Church of Visitation; proceed to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust; visit the Israel Museum, Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period. Proceed to Bethlehem to visit the Church of Nativity. Overnight in Jerusalem. Saturday Drive to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Visit the ancient city of Qumran and drive along the shores of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth to Massada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. Ascend Massada by cable car and visit the food storeroom, water irrigation system and Herod s Palace. Return to Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem. Sunday Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure. * visit subject to availability Hotels $USD 4-STAR in Egypt & 3-STAR in Israel STAR in Egypt & 4-STAR in Israel 2650 Prices based on twin share (low season). Accomodation rates for single and triple share also available. This tour does not include: Border charges for approx. USD45.00 per person on the tour to Petra. Any extra meals or beverages or hotel extras. Tips for guides and drivers. Any personal expenses Passport, visa and border crossing fees or travel insurance. Package inclusions: 1. Transfer upon arrival from Cairo International airport to your hotel nights accommodation in tourist and first class hotels as follows: 3. Four nights in Cairo on half board basis 4. One night at Santa Caterina on half board basis 5. Eight nights in Israel on half board basis 6. Two lunches in Cairo on touring days 7. Transfer from Cairo to Santa Caterina in Sinai 8. Transfer from Santa Caterina to Taba border 9. Transfer from Taba border to hotel in Eilat 10. One day tour to Petra from Eilat 11. Transfer to Eilat airport for flight to Tel Aviv 12. Flight from Eilat to Tel Aviv 13. Transfer from Tel Aviv airport to hotel 14. Transfer from Jerusalem to Ben Gurion airport upon termination of the tour 15. All tours as per the itinerary with an English speaking guide All entrance fees for sites detailed in the itinerary 13

14 TOUR 10 - PETRA, JORDAN & EGYPT EXTENSIONS PETRA TOUR - 3 days (from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem) Departs daily. Guaranteed departure for FOUR pax Day 1 - Flight to Eilat Flight to Eilat from Ben Gurion or Sde Dov Airport with transfer to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure on the Red Sea. Overnight: Eilat Day 2 - Petra Leave Eilat early in the morning, crossing the Arava border and drive through the scenic Jordanian desert. Enjoy a spectacular tour exploring the rose-red city of Petra. Enjoy a short horse ride, and then travel on foot through the awesome SIQ valley. Visit the Treasury, and explore hundreds of buildings, tombs, temples, and a 3,000-seat theater from the first-century AD. Stop for lunch, followed by a visit to Moses Spring before leaving Wadi Moussa. Drive to Aqaba for a short city tour, returning to the Arava border and back to Eilat hotel. Overnight: Eilat Day 3 - Departure Transfer to the airport after breakfast for your flight back to Tel Aviv SPECIAL Lunch included in Petra tour $USD per person Twin share (BB) Single supp. Dinner supp. 3/4 star star No tours departure on the following 2010 dates: Sept. 12 Optional Amman tour: $65 per person Optional Roman show at Jerash: $45 per person CLASSIC JORDAN TOUR - 5 days Departs daily. Guaranteed departure for one pax. Day 1 - Arrival Meeting and assistance at Amman Airport and transfer onto Amman hotel (Optional Amman City tour subject to arrival time) Overnight: Amman Day 2 - Jerash Visit the spectacular Roman city of Jerash. (Optional: Enjoy a spectacular live show in the hippodrome with gladiators and chariot racing performances in a genuine Roman setting). Transfer to the Dead Sea for an afternoon of relaxation and spa treatments (treatments not included). Return to Amman. Overnight: Amman Day 3 - Kings Way Depart Amman via the ancient Kings Highway. See the intricate ancient Mosaic map of the Holy Land at Madaba. Visit Mt. Nebo where Moses viewed the Promised Land before his passing. Explore the remains of the Byzantine Church with a mosaic floor, and from a platform in front of the church enjoy a breathtaking view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Explore the impressive remains of the Crusader Castle at Kerak. Overnight: Petra Day 4 - Petra Experience a spectacular tour of the Red Rock City of Petra with a local English speaking guide. Enjoy a short horse ride, and then travel on foot through the awesome SIQ valley. Visit the Treasury, and explore hundreds of buildings, tombs, temples, and a 3,000- seat theater from the first-century AD. After the tour transfer to Amman. Overnight: Amman Day 5 - Departure Transfer to Amman airport for departure $USD per person Twin share (BB) Single supp. Dinner supp. 3 star star star Package inclusions (for Tour above): 1. Meeting assistance and porterage at airport 2. Transportation from arrival until departure in a modern sedan or minivan with 3. English speaking driver/guide 4. Specialist local guide in Petra (2 hours) and Jerash (2 hours) 5. Twin room accommodation in chosen class of hotels on Bed and Breakfast basis 6. Entrance fees for the above mentioned sites 7. Taxes and service charges 14

15 TOUR 10 - PETRA, JORDAN & EGYPT EXTENSIONS CLASSIC EGYPT TOUR - 7 days Departs daily. Guaranteed departure for one pax. Day 1 - Arrival Arrival Cairo International airport with meet and assist through visa and customs procedures Transfer to hotel Overnight: Cairo Day 2 - Pyramids Enjoy a tour in the morning to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramids of Zoser, the world s oldest major stone structure. After that transfer to Memphis, the center of rule and culture for over 3000 years and the first capital of Egypt. See the magnificent Statue of Ramses II. In the afternoon return for a fascinating tour of the great Pyramids at Giza, the 7th wonder of the world. See the magnificent Sphinx from close up. Venture inside a pyramid and have the opportunity to view the ancient burial tomb of the Pharaohs. Overnight: Cairo (B) Day 3 - Old Cairo Guided tour of the world famous Egyptian Museum which houses the treasures of the Boy King Tutankhamun; the mummy of Ramses II as well as some of the most famous ancient art pieces in the world. Enjoy the remainder of the day exploring Old Cairo and stroll through the bazaars of Khan el Khalili. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan and onto your hotel. Overnight: Aswan (B) Day 4 - Aswan Start your tour of Aswan in the morning with a visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. Proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Then onto the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Embark your Nile cruise ship for lunch, and enjoy a felucca ride around the Agha Khan mausoleum in the afternoon. Overnight: on board cruise (B, L, D) Day 5 - Kom Ombo Enjoy a free morning OR (Optional tour - Board for a morning flight to Abu Simbel. Visit the temples of Nefertari and Ramses - the masterpieces of ancient Egypt reflecting the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. Fly back to Aswan for lunch) In the afternoon sail to Kom Umbo and visit the temple of Kom Umbo which stands on high ground overlooking the River Nile. Sail onto Edfu. Overnight: on board (B, L, D) Day 6 - Luxor Visit the the majestic temple of Edfu dedicated to Horus - considered by most to be the best preserved cult temple in Egypt. Sail to Luxor via the Esna lock. Enjoy lunch on board. Arrive at Luxor and visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor. See the spectacular Temple of Luxor by night. Overnight: on board (B, L, D) Day 7 - Valley of the Kings Tour the West bank of the Nile River including the Valley of the Kings, the Deir el Bahari at the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Memnon Colossi. Disembark and visit the Temple of Karnak. Transfer to Luxor airport for an evening flight back to Cairo. Arrive in Cairo and transfer to hotel. Overnight: Cairo (B) Day 8 - Departure Departure transfer to the airport for departure flight (B) $USD per person Twin share (BB) Single supp. Dinner supp. 4 star star 1, Peak Season supplement will apply for Christmas and Easter periods Domestic flights Cairo / Aswan / Luxor / Cairo $375 per person Abu Simbel tour: By plane $290 per person Package inclusions: 1. Meeting assistance 2. All transfers as per the itinerary 3. Professional English Speaking guide for all touring 4. A/C minibus or coach for touring 5. Twin room accommodation in chosen class of hotels on Bed and Breakfast basis 6. Three nights on 5 star cruise on Full Board basis 7. Entrance fees for the above mentioned sites 8. Taxes and service charges IDEAL FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS 15

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