Tours to Israel » Туры » Israel and UNESCO World Heritage
Tour author — guide Irina Grafadatskaya
UNESCO has compiled a World Heritage List containing 936 sites of outstanding universal value. Six of these sites are located in one of the smallest countries in the world — Israel.
Join the journey “World Heritage”! It offers you the opportunity to discover treasures of global significance, explore the remarkable country of Israel and its people, and enjoy отдых and swimming in three different seas along the way. Let the journey begin!
The last two nights at the Dead Sea can be replaced with accommodation in Eilat.
Arrival at Ramon Airport, located near Eilat.
The Incense Route (The Frankincense Route). Journey through the Negev Desert with its enchanting landscapes along the ancient caravan trail. Visit to the Nabataean city of Avdat and introduction to the history of the Nabataeans and their unique culture.
Walking tour through the oasis reserve of Ein Avdat.
Accommodation at Kibbutz Sde Boker. Introduction to kibbutz life.
Overnight stay at the kibbutz.
The biblical city of Be’er Sheva — archaeological excavations of biblical Beersheba alongside the modern capital of the Negev. Introduction to the way of life of the Patriarchs. Coffee and legends in a Bedouin tent. Visit to an Ethiopian community center.
For tours taking place in late February and early March — the opportunity to witness the blooming desert along the banks of the dry riverbed of the Besor Stream.
Transfer to Tel Aviv.
Overnight stay in Tel Aviv.
Introduction to the history of modern Tel Aviv, its historic neighborhoods (Neve Tzedek, Ahuzat Bayit) and contemporary districts. Tel Aviv received the name “White City” thanks to its well-preserved Bauhaus-style neighborhoods, characterized by shades of white architecture.
Visit to Rothschild Boulevard, Dizengoff Square, Edith Wolfson Park with the sculpture by Dani Karavan, and the Migdalovich Center in the Shalom Tower. Panoramic view from the Azrieli Towers observation deck and excursion to the Diamond Exchange.
Old Jaffa. Walk through the Zodiac alleyways, artists’ galleries, the Church of Saint Peter, and the ancient port. Panoramic bus tour along the city’s boulevard ring.
Overnight stay in Tel Aviv.
Haifa — a modern port and industrial center, the third-largest city in Israel, and the world center of the Bahá’í Faith, famous for its cascading Bahá’í Gardens descending from Mount Carmel to the Mediterranean coast, as well as the Shrine of the Báb — founder of the Bahá’í religion.
Panoramic tour of Haifa. Visit to the Catholic monastery Stella Maris, the principal monastery of the Carmelite Order. Exploration of Moshava Germanit — the German Colony district of Haifa, known for its unusual architecture and fascinating history, built in the mid-19th century by the Templers, a community of German Protestants.
Old Acre (Akko). Visit to the underground Knights’ Halls — a unique subterranean Crusader city. Transfer to the Valley of Armageddon. Visit to the biblical mound of Megiddo, featuring extraordinary excavations of one of the world’s oldest ancient cities.
Transfer to Jerusalem.
Overnight stay in Jerusalem.
Walk along the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem and discover its four historic quarters.
Christian Quarter: the stations of the Via Dolorosa, the path Jesus Christ walked on His way to the Crucifixion. Visit to the Threshold of the Judgment Gate and the “Eye of the Needle” at the Alexander Compound.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre — veneration of the Holy Tomb, Golgotha, the Stone of Anointing, and the site where the True Cross was discovered.
Mount Zion: the Upper Room of the Last Supper, the Tomb of King David, and the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.
Armenian Quarter (panoramic tour): the Cathedral of Saint James and the Armenian Patriarchate.
Jewish Quarter: walk through its streets featuring modern residential buildings alongside remains from the periods of the First and Second Temples. Visit to the Cardo, the central street of Jerusalem during the Roman era.
The Western Wall — the holiest site in Judaism, where visitors leave written prayers.
Muslim Quarter: panorama of the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque, followed by a visit to the Arab market.
Optional: “Night Mystery” — an evening light and music show in the Old City presenting the 3,000-year history of Jerusalem.
Overnight stay in Jerusalem.
Introduction to the Judean Desert — from ancient monasteries to modern cities. The Judean Desert is considered the birthplace of Christianity. Descent to the floor of the Syrian-African Rift Valley. The unique natural health resort of the Dead Sea, located 420 meters below sea level and nominated as one of the “New Seven Wonders of Nature” in 2011.
Masada Fortress (with cable car ascent) — a symbol of Jewish heroism during the Roman conquest of Judea. Explore the refuge of King Herod with its palaces, baths, mosaics, and frescoes. Introduction to the unique properties of Dead Sea cosmetics. Consultants will assist in selecting cosmetic products.
Accommodation at a hotel on the Dead Sea.
Overnight stay at the Dead Sea.
Relaxation and swimming at the Dead Sea.
Overnight stay at the Dead Sea.
Transfer to the airport.