Israel: The Holy Land & Timeless Cultures (2012)

Tel Aviv • Nazareth • Golan Heights & The Sea of Galilee • Jerusalem • Dead Sea & Masada
  • 15 days
  • from only:
  • $2995
  • $200 per day
    Land Tour Only
  • 16 days
  • from only:
  • $3845
  • $241 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
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With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two adventures to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the OAT adventure that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your adventure
  • Choose to “break away” before or after your trip, spending additional days or weeks on your own
  • Extend your adventure with our optional pre- and post-trip extensions
  • Combine your choice of OAT adventures to maximize your value
  • Upgrade to business or premium economy class

The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta

12hrs

Boston, New York (JFK)

14hrs

Denver, Minneapolis, Seattle

17hrs

Chicago, Newark, Philadelphia, Washington, DC (Dulles)

15hrs

Houston, Miami, Tampa

16hrs

Los Angeles, Portland, OR, San Francisco

19hrs

Phoenix

22hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Tel Aviv, Israel. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

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Art Plus Hotel Exterior

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Art Plus Hotel
Tel Aviv, Israel

The Art Plus is a boutique-style hotel dedicated to Israeli art, located just steps away from the beaches of Tel Aviv and art galleries of Gordon Street. Five Israel artists were commissioned to create the murals that distinguish the décor on each floor. There is a lobby bar at the hotel and breakfast is served in a library filled with art books and magazines. The Art Plus has 62 air-conditioned guestrooms, each with fridge, safe, free Wi-Fi Internet, telephone, cable TV, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath with hair dryer.

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Golden Crown Old City
Nazareth, Israel

This Golden Crown Old City hotel is situated close to the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth’s historic Old City. The four-story hotel features a dining room and three conference halls. There are 100 guest rooms and suites at the hotel, each with modern amenities and private bath.

Peace Vista Lodge Room
Peace Vista Lodge Kitchen

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Peace Vista Lodge
Golan Heights, Israel

Set on a basalt cliff overlooking the Sea of Galilee, Mount Hermon, and the Jordan Valley, the Peace Vista Lodge complements the natural beauty of its surroundings. We stay in simple but modern air-conditioned, Finnish-style pine cabins with wooden balconies. Each of the 50 cabins has a bedroom; a furnished living area with color satellite TV; a kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, utensils, and tea- and coffee-making facilities; and a full private bath with whirlpool. Peace Vista is operated by the Kfar Haruv kibbutz, whose members provide complimentary Golan wines in your cabin at sunset.

Harmony Hotel Bedroom
Harmony Hotel Dining Room

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Harmony Hotel
Jerusalem, Israel

A historic building recently transformed into a boutique hotel in the charming Nahalat Shiva neighborhood in Jerusalem, the Harmony Hotel features stylish, modern décor—including work by local artists—just a short walk from the Old City’s walls. The hotel hosts a complimentary happy hour every evening its lounge, and offers daily breakfast in its sun-filled lobby. Its 50 air-conditioned rooms include wireless Internet connection, TV, direct-dial phone, coffee- and tea-making facilities, personal safe, and private bath.

Mount Zion Hotel, Jerusalem, Israel, Lounge

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Mount Zion Hotel
Jerusalem, Israel

The historic and charming Mount Zion Hotel is housed in a building that dates back to 1882—when the Turks ruled Jerusalem. It was converted into a hotel in 1986, and today includes modern amenities like an outdoor swimming pool, room service, a restaurant, and spa facilities—including a Turkish hammam-style steam bath. It offers views of Jerusalem’s Old City and Mount Zion—site of the Last Supper and of King David’s Tomb. Its 137 air-conditioned rooms feature wireless Internet, direct-dial phone, safe, hair dryer, and satellite TV.

Moriah Classic Hotel Dead Sea Pool
Moriah Classic Hotel Dead Sea Exterior

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Leonardo Dead Sea
Dead Sea, Israel

The Leonardo Dead Sea is located in Ein Boqeq, on a cliff facing the Dead Sea. There is a café and restaurant on the premises with large windows with panoramic views of the Dead Sea, along with spa facilities that include a sauna, whirlpool, and indoor and outdoor pools. Its 280 spacious, air-conditioned rooms include a telephone, radio, minibar, satellite TV, hair dryer, and private bath with shower.

Amra Palace Exterior

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Amra Palace
Petra, Jordan (pre-trip extension)

The family-run Amra Palace overlooks the dramatic Petra Mountains and is located just minutes away from the entrance to the ancient city of Petra. The hotel features a swimming pool, restaurant, and 70 guest rooms, each with individual climate control, minibar, hair dryer, telephone, satellite TV, and wireless Internet access.

Jericho Intercontinental Hotel Exterior and Pool

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Jericho InterContinental Hotel
Jericho, Palestinian Authority (post-trip extension)

The modern Jericho InterContinental Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Jericho, a five-minute drive to the Old City center. The hotel features three outdoor swimming pools, one filled with Dead Sea water, and a comprehensive fitness center. There is a ninth-floor restaurant with spectacular views of the Old City and the Dead Sea, a Mediterranean restaurant, and a poolside cafe with lighter fare. The hotel features 181 rooms, each with satellite TV, minibar, tea-making facilities, and private bath with bathrobe and hair dryer.