Schedule
MARRAKECH – AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE – DADES
Reception at the Marrakech airport in the morning in the direction of the High Atlas, we will cross the port of Tichka (2,260m), and we will see the Kasbah of AIT BEN HADDOU, where the well-known films of Asterix & Obelix and Gladiator were filmed, among others. Food and rest. Then we will calmly follow the road to the Valley of the palm grove of SKOURA, and the Valley of ROSAS, finally arriving at the Valley of DADES. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
DADES – TODRA GORGES – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA
In the morning we will cross the DADES Valley, making panoramic stops to take photos, then we will pass through the famous TODRA GORGES. We will have a quiet tea and follow the road to ERFOUD. Here we will deviate by track towards the dunes of ERG CHEBBI (MERZOUGA). Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
MERZOUGA – ERG CHEBBI – MERZOUGA
After breakfast, we will take a walk through the dunes of MERZOUGA, passing through nomadic lands, the town of KHAMLIA (town of the blacks), the MIFISS mines, the desert plateaus, we will have tea with the Berber nomads and we will see the TISSARDMINE oasis . We will return to the inn around noon. In the afternoon we will ride dromedaries, and we will head towards the dunes to watch the sunset. We will sleep in a wild oasis located almost two hours away, in the middle of the desert. Night under a luxury haima. Dinner and accommodation in Haima.
MERZOUGA – RISSANI – NKOB – ZAGORA
After returning to MERZOUGA on dromedaries, showering and having breakfast, we will go to the first city of the region, RISSANI, we will visit its well-known Market and then we will deviate along the road of the oasis, making stops to take photos and have some tea. We will arrive later to ZAGORA. Night in Hotel. Dinner and accommodation in Hotel.
ZAGORA – AGDEZ – MARRAKECH
After breakfast we will leave Zagora behind and cross the Valley of the Thousand Palm Groves of the DRAA with its typical Berber villages, stops at panoramic views to take photos, we will pass through the town of AGDEZ, and we will cross the High Atlas Mountain. We will arrive in MARRAKECH in the afternoon.
Marrakech, transfer to the airport.
After breakfast Guided tour in the morning in the city of Marrakech and transfer to Marrakech airport for the flight to Israel Upon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport, you will meet our representative and be transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv for check-in. The rest of the day will be free to enjoy the hotel and the nearby famous Tel Aviv promenade.
Tel Aviv
Free day in Tel Aviv Self walk the cobblestone streets of Old Jaffa. Old Jaffa is a fascinating place – it has been built, conquered, destroyed, and re-built several times and is one of the oldest port cities. Today it is part of Jaffa, old and new, and a great place to hang out. This walking tour of Old Jaffa is easy, accessible and well we had loads of fun! Also stroll along Tel Aviv promenade and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Tel Aviv.
Caesarea, Haifa, Akko and Rosh Hanikra
Tour the coastal cities of Israel as we drive north of Tel Aviv and make our first stop in Caesarea. Here we tour the remains of an ancient Roman port city and see the amphitheater, hippodrome and ruins of palaces, temples and bathhouses. We travel further north along the coast to the port city of Haifa. Here we see the terraced Baha’i Gardens on Mt. Carmel and learn about the Baha’i faith. Continuing all the way to Israel’s border with Lebanon the tour takes you to the sea caves of Rosh HaNikra. Here we can enter the cave chambers and tunnels where waves crash against the rocks. We return south and the tour visits the Crusader city of Acre. Here we tour the Crusader fortress built in the 12th century, the Ottoman structures and a former Turkish and British Mandate citadel prison.
Sea of Galilee, Cana, Magdala & Mt. of Beatitudes
The tour of Christian sites around the Sea of Galilee heads off towards northern Israel and travels through idyllic rural farmlands, hills and valleys. We see the Sea of Galilee nestled in a valley and make our way to Magdala, once a Biblical fishing village. Here we see the remains of a Second Temple Era synagogue where Jesus may have preached. The tour continues to Ginosar to see the Jesus Boat, a 1st century fishing boat found by the Sea of Galilee. We see the Mount of Beatitudes crowned by a beautiful church marking where Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount. Our final stop on this Christian tour is at Kafr Kanna or Cana where the Wedding Church marks the site of Jesus’ first miracle when he turned water into wine. The tour leaves the Galilee and takes the return journey to Tel Aviv.
Old City of Jerusalem
Before entering Old City of Jerusalem we take in the view of Jerusalem’s skyline from the Mt. of Olives. We can see beyond the Old City walls to the Dome of the Rock. Descending the mount we pass the beautiful Garden of Gethsemane, Church of All Nations, and Kidron Valley where there are centuries-old monumental Jewish tombs. We visit the Dormition Church and arrive on Mt. Zion. We visit the Room of the Last Supper and King David’s Tomb.
We pass through the 500-year-old Old City walls by way of the Zion Gate and into the Armenian Quarter. At the Jewish Quarter, we see the Byzantine-era Cardo and stop at the sacred Western Wall. The tour retraces Jesus’ footsteps along the holy Via Dolorosa to the beautiful Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This ornate 4th-century church holds the site of the crucifixion, Christ’s burial tomb, and countless religious relics. Our final stop is at the colorful Old City bazaar.
Masada and Dead Sea
This tour heads to southern Israel through the Judean Hills and past the Inn of the Good Samaritan. We pause at sea level for an unforgettable photo-op then continue our descent further and further down beneath sea level towards the iconic Dead Sea. Our first stop is at Masada where we take a cable car to the plateau summit and tour the remains of Herod’s 2,055 year old palace fortress. We see remarkable structures including palaces and a bathhouse. From Masada the tour takes you past the desert oasis of Ein Gedi and Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We spend the rest of the day relaxing on one of the Dead Sea beaches. You can float in the salty-water that is 8.6 times more saline than the ocean creating natural buoyance. Use the Dead Sea mud as a natural skin mask and soak up the glorious Dead Sea sun.
FREE DAY IN JERUSALEM
On the last day in Jerusalem, there are many available options to spend marvelous time in this Magical City . You can walk through the picturesque streets of the Old city, shop at the Bazaar and do your own sightseeing of this most unique and historic city on the Planet.
JERUSALEM AND DEPARTURE
After breakfast you will be transferred to Ben Gurion International Airport for your flight back home. Take home your fond memories that will last a lifetime and start planning your next trip.
Tour details
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The tour price includes:
- Transfers: airport - hotel - airport
- Board type: BB or HB basis (Bed & Breakfast or Half Board)
- Bus - luxury with air condition
- Accommodation in hotels of the selected category
- Guided tours in English with a certified guide
The tour price does not include:
- Air tickets
- Medical insurance
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