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ISRAEL TOUR – special offer!

WALK WHERE JESUS WALKED

WALK WHERE JESUS WALKED – GROUP TOURS MARCH 17 – 25; MAY 5 – 13  2012.

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ANANTARA QAASR AL SARAB   -   5* DESERT RESORT IN ABU DHABI

A vista of windswept dunes on the horizon greets you each morning. GAze out into the empty Quarter from your room, or contemplate the stars over dinner high above the valley. Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort welcomes you to stay for three nights in a deluxe room, (or upgrade to a suite or villa) and receive the fourth night with their compliments, buffet breakfast and lunch or dinner included.

EXCLUSIVE BONUS:   A dinner for two at your choice of restaurant from the Chef’s Menu.

Package price includes:
Flights with Etihad Airways in economy class from Johannesburg or Cape Town, including all relevant airport taxes.
Personal meet and greet on arrival in Abu Dhabi.
Private transfers form Abu Dhabi airport to Loft Hotel / Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort / Abu Dhabi Airport
Loft Hotel in Abu Dhabi – 1 night including Breakfast.
Qasar Al Sarab Desert Resort and Spa in Abu Dhabi for 4 nights in a deluxe room including breakfast.
Bonus Dinner from the Chef’s Menu at your choice of restaurant at the Qasar Al Sarab Desert Resort.

Enjoy the following activities: Archery, Desert Walks, Mountain Biking & Tennis at Qasar Al Sarab Resort.

ALOFT HOTEL:  1 night including Breakfast

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Jerusalem juxtaposes museums and universities with ancient shrines and faithfully maintained Biblical sites. Tel Aviv thrives with modern comforts and a vibrant nightlife. Come experience this rich and varied bouquet of attractions.

9 DAYS FROM  R14 100  per person sharing.

Day 1- Arrive Tel Aviv – Jerusalem (4 nights)
You are transferred to your hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy the day at leisure before a Welcome Drink with your Trafalgar Representative and fellow travellers.     Hotel: Dan Panorama Jerusalem (4 nights)

Day 2 – New City of Jerusalem
We make our way to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the six million martyrs of World War II. At the Israel Museum we will visit the Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls, then we see the Knesset or Parliament and the Givat Ram Campus of Hebrew University. Your evening is free. (Israeli breakfast)

Day 3 – Mount Zion – The Old City of Jerusalem

We visit the Tomb of King David and the room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion before reaching the Old City of Jerusalem. Walk through the newly restored Jewish Quarter to the Western Wall to see the Dome of the Rock. Later, we follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Later we stop at Mount Scopus and the Mount of Olives for a view of the Old City. (Israeli breakfast)

Day 4 – Jerusalem at leisure.
A full day at leisure in this fascinating city. (Israeli breakfast)

Day 5 – Jerusalem – Dead Sea – Massada – Ein Gev (2 nights)
Our journey takes us through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth, passing Qumran to view the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada where we ascend by cable car to tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans. Next we explore the excavations of Herod’s Palace. We continue to our Kibbutz in Ein Gev where we spend the next two nights. (Israeli breakfast / Dinner)      Hotel: Kibbutz Hotel Ein Gev (2 nights)

Day 6 – Ein Gev – Tiberias – Nazareth – Meggido – Ein Gev
We begin the day with views of the Sea of Galilee from the former Syrian bunkers on the Golan Heights. Then continue to Capernaum, the old town of Jesus, and on to lovely Tiberias. Next to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and finally to Meggido to see the excavations of Solomon’s Stables. (Israeli breakfast / Dinner)

Day 7 – Ein Gev – Tzfat (Safed) – Acre – Haifa – Caesarea – Tel Aviv (2 nights)
We stop at Tzfat to visit the ancient synagogue and artists’ colony, then to Acre to visit the Crypt of St. John and the underground crusader city. At Haifa we admire the views of the Bahai Shrine and visit the Persian Gardens before heading to Caesarea to view the Roman statues, the aqueduct and the Roman theatre. Our day ends in Tel Aviv. (Israeli breakfast)     Hotel: Dan Panoroma Tel Aviv (2 nights)

Day 8 – Tel Aviv at leisure
Today is a full day at leisure with time to relax before your return flight or explore the city further. (Israeli breakfast)

Day 9 – Depart Tel Aviv
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (Israeli breakfast)

Important Notice
Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation in Israel is constantly changing. Events in Israel coupled with the ‘Travel Advisories’ put out by various governments may at times necessitate changes to the brochured itinerary and accommodations and even tour cancellation. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information. You must accept these risks involved in travel to Israel and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.

Free airport transfers
Transfers will be provided for passengers who have advised Trafalgar of their flight details.

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