Highlights of Dubai & Israel

Through time and shared experiences, people and locations connect. And where better to connect than Dubai Marina, the heart of 'New' Dubai.

Centrally located with easy access to bicycle, Tram, Metro and Freeway, to get you to places you want to be, you can't ignore Millennium Place. Providing warm, comfortable hospitality overlooking the skyline of Dubai Marina and Sheikh Zayed Road, edgy food and beverage options await, wellness spaces and social areas will also help you find your place.

A 5 minute walk from Dubai Marina Mall, and steps away from many other leisure attractions and shopping diversions. Come for business, stay for leisure, and let the multi-lingual team create a memorable stay experience for you.

Exploring the Middle Eastern cuisines of old Dubai's food scene is difficult without a guide to steer you to the right dishes and restaurants. With this small-group half-day tour, you'll enjoy the must-tries and hear the backstories of each dish. Visit a range of Middle East restaurants to ensure you receive a true culinary experience. Tastings of 10 different treats included.

Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.

Arrival to Ben Gurion airport and transfer to your hotel.

Depart Tel Aviv and drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region; visit the excavations of the ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct. Proceed to Muhraka, the site of confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal; enjoy the spectacular view of the Jezreel valley and the lower Galilee.

Continue to Megiddo, identified as the site of Armageddon; learn the impressive history of this battle field as you visit the archaeological excavations including the well-preserved water supply system. Onto Acre to visit the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt; walk through the Old City recognized by UNESCO as world heritage site, the local market and harbour.

After a short tour of Tiberias, enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee; visit the Yigal Alon center where the "Jesus boat", an ancient fishing boat from the 1st century, is displayed. Continue to Capernaum to visit the remains of the 2nd century synagogue. Stop at Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of Fish and Loaves, and visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. Proceed to Mount of Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the sermon-on-the-mount. Drive to the Banias Springs and tour the Golan heights.

Drive to Cana to visit the Wedding Church, where Jesus performed his first miracle turning water into wine. Continue to Nazareth to visit the Church of Annunciation, Joseph's workshop and Mary's well. Proceed to Yardenit, the baptismal site on the Jordan river; next, stop at Beit Shean to visit the newly excavated Roman city and amphitheatre. Drive along the Jordan valley to Jerusalem for overnight.

Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city; visit the Church of All Nations, King David's Tomb and Room of Last Supper on Mt. Zion. Enter the Old City ; walk through the Cardo, the ancient roman road; visit the Jewish and Christian quarters; view the Temple Mount; walk along the Via Dolorosa and the oriental Bazaar to visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre.

Next, drive to the Garden Tomb and enjoy the beautiful gardens and peaceful ambiance. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Drive to Ein Karem to visit the Church of Visitation; proceed to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit Israel Museum, the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the Second Temple period.

Proceed to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus; visit Shepherds' field; walk through Manger Square to visit the remarkable Church of Nativity. Return to Jerusalem.

Drive through the Judean hills to Qumeran caves, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found; continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D; ascend Massada by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod; visit the remains of the walls, water cistern and Herod's Palace; descend by cable car.

Continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth; enjoy the opportunity to float in the unsinkable water and cover yourself with the mineral rich mud, believed to have therapeutic effects. Return to Jerusalem for overnight.

Depart on your onward flight.