G Adventures North Africa and Middle East 2012 (page 62)

NORTH AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST U ISRAEL 61 ISRAEL EXPLORER DAYS TEL AVIV TO JERUSALEM · TRIP CODE: DOIE FROM Ł 1149 See back foldout to learn more. HIGHLIGHTS: Visit a Palestinian refugee camp, explore the biblical towns of Nazareth and Bethlehem, swim in the Dead Sea, gaze across the Negev Desert, stay in a Bedouin camp IS THIS TRIP FOR ME? STYLE: CLASSIC SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: Perched at the crossroads of Middle Eastern history for centuries and spiritual home to Jews, Christians and Muslims alike, Israel remains a must-visit destination for anyone eager to understand this dynamic, alwayschanging region. Explore the historic towns of Bethlehem and Nazareth, tune into the rhythm of daily life in the Golan Heights, visit Bedouin communities in the Negiv desert and experience a soul-stirring visit to a refugee camp. Thousands of incredible moments-- one comprehensive trip. historic Akko and Nazareth. Day Golan Heights/Sea of Galilee (B) Tour the Sea of Galilee, view the Golan Heights, spend the night in a kibbutz. Day 4 Masada/Dead Sea (B) Visit the fortress of Masada followed by a swim in the Dead Sea. Day 5 Negev desert/Bedouin encounter (B,D) Transfer to the Negev Desert, visit a desert village to learn firsthand about Bedouin culture, sleep overnight in Bedouin Camp Day 6 Bethlehem/Palestinian refugee camp (B) Visit to Bethlehem and Ayda Camp for Palestinian refugees. Day 7 Jerusalem (B) Visit to the Western Wall, the Holy Sepulcher church, and guided visit of the Muslim and Jewish Quarters of old Jerusalem. Day 8 Jerusalem (B) Depart at anytime. ACCOMMODATION: Hotels (6 nts), camping in Bedouin-style camp (1 nt) TRANSPORT: Private van, walking GROUP SIZE: Max 15, avg 10 GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout MEALS INCLUDED: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner. BUDGET: Allow USD220-250 for meals not included START FINISH APR 21 APR 2 START MAY 0 FINISH MAY 12 START SEP 0 FINISH SEP 1 START FINISH OCT 06 OCT 1 START NOV 0 FINISH NOV 10 3 Akko Nazareth Sea of Galilee ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE · With Jordan just a short hop away, why not add our `Highlights of Jordan' itinerary to your Middle East adventure? See trip DWHJ on page 45 ISRAEL Tel Aviv Jerusalem Bethlehem Masada/Dead Sea Negev Desert J OR D AN Day 1 Tel Aviv Arrive at any time. Day 2 Jaffa/Akko/Nazareth (B,L) City tours of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Old Port, enjoy lunch with a Druze Family, visit the highlights of When you travel with us, you forge lasting connections to the people and places you visit. Curiosity, wonder and spontaneity are always on the agenda, and often, those toss-the-itinerary-out-the-window moments are what makes the trip truly memorable. Dates and prices are subject to change. Please confirm availability online or with your travel agent. Visit website for detailed itineraries, live availability and bookings. For conditions and additional expenses, please check online.