Israel Prelude

Dreamed of seeing all the north of Israel in a perfectly curated 5 day itinerary, then our Israel Prelude tour is for you. With a maximum of 19 people in your tour group, you're sure to get a truly personalised feeling! Beginning with a panoramic view of the city from the Mount of Olives, you embark on the tour of Jerusalem's cultural and biblical highlights. Return to the city through one of its famous gates and explore the newly restored Jewish Quarter and the Cardo, stop at the Western Wall, walk the Via Dolorosa, Stations of the Cross the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The next day begins with a drive to Masada and cable car rise to the summit of the mountain fortress of Masada. Here our guide will treat us to the history of the Zealots last stand against Rome. Visit Herod's 2000 year old palace and explore the remains of a luxurious and opulent castle. Continue onto the Dead Sea for an opportunity to float in the mineral-rich waters. The next morning depart to Nazareth, the town of Joseph and Mary. Visit the Church of the Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel announced to Mary she would give birth to the Messiah. Continue to Galilee via Cana where Jesus turned water into wine, before a stop at Tiberias. Visit Tabgha, where the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes took place and Capernaim, the home of St Peter and the ancient synagogue located where Jesus preached. Return vis the Baptismal site at Yardenit then to Jerusalem