Israel
Israel has been a living, breathing nexus of culture and tradition since its inception.
Regarded as the sacred grounds for Judaism, Islam and Christianity, the terrain here is riddled with structures that have been integral to generations of belief. Bring the stories together as you witness Nazareth—including Mary’s Well, the Cave of Elijah and the Garden of Gethsemane.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Israel
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Day 2: Tel Aviv
Arrive in Tel Aviv
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Day 3: Tel Aviv + Acre + Haifa
Take a guided tour of Tel Aviv
Visit Caesarea National Park
Visit Knight's Hall in Acre
Continue on to Haifa
Make a photo stop at Mount Carmel
- Baha’i Shrine
- Haifa Port
- Elijah’s Cave
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Day 4: Nazareth + Haifa
Take an excursion to Nazareth
- Church of the Annunciation
- Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
- Mary’s Well
Travel to Cana and Tiberias
Take a boat ride to Capernaum
Visit Capernaum National Park
- Synagogue
- The House of Peter
Visit the Mount of Beatitudes in Tabgha
Return to Haifa
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Day 5: Jordan Valley + Jerusalem
Travel through the Jordan Valley
Visit the Mount of Temptation in Jericho
Continue to Qumran
Visit the Dead Sea Scrolls caves in Qumran
Free time floating in the Dead Sea
Add this in-depth excursion:
Jeep adventure
Hang on to your hat and add a dash of adventure to your itinerary this afternoon by opting to join a safari by Jeep! Explore the wonders of this desert region as your 4x4 vehicle traverses the off-road terrain.
Travel to Jerusalem
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Day 6: Masada + Jerusalem
Travel to Masada
- Masada Fortress
- Cable car ride
Return to Jerusalem
View Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives
Visit the Chapel of the Ascension
Visit the Garden of Gethsemane
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Day 7: Bethlehem + Jerusalem
Take an excursion to Bethlehem
- Church of the Nativity
Take a walking tour of Jerusalem
- Via Dolorosa
- Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Western Wall
- Temple Mount and Dome of the Rock
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Day 8: Jerusalem
Visit the Israel Museum
Visit the Yad VaShem Memorial and Holocaust Museum
Free time in Jerusalem
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Israel
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Day 2: Tel Aviv
Arrive in Tel Aviv
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Day 3: Tel Aviv + Acre + Haifa
Take a guided tour of Tel Aviv
Visit Caesarea National Park
Visit Knight's Hall in Acre
Continue on to Haifa
Make a photo stop at Mount Carmel
- Baha’i Shrine
- Haifa Port
- Elijah’s Cave
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Day 4: Nazareth + Haifa
Take an excursion to Nazareth
- Church of the Annunciation
- Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
- Mary’s Well
Travel to Cana and Tiberias
Take a boat ride to Capernaum
Visit Capernaum National Park
- Synagogue
- The House of Peter
Visit the Mount of Beatitudes in Tabgha
Return to Haifa
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Day 5: Jordan Valley + Jerusalem
Travel through the Jordan Valley
Visit the Mount of Temptation in Jericho
Continue to Qumran
Visit the Dead Sea Scrolls caves in Qumran
Free time floating in the Dead Sea
Add this in-depth excursion:
Jeep adventure
Hang on to your hat and add a dash of adventure to your itinerary this afternoon by opting to join a safari by Jeep! Explore the wonders of this desert region as your 4x4 vehicle traverses the off-road terrain.
Travel to Jerusalem
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Day 6: Masada + Jerusalem
Travel to Masada
- Masada Fortress
- Cable car ride
Return to Jerusalem
View Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives
Visit the Chapel of the Ascension
Visit the Garden of Gethsemane
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Day 7: Bethlehem + Jerusalem
Take an excursion to Bethlehem
- Church of the Nativity
Take a walking tour of Jerusalem
- Via Dolorosa
- Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Western Wall
- Temple Mount and Dome of the Rock
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Day 8: Jerusalem
Visit the Israel Museum
Visit the Yad VaShem Memorial and Holocaust Museum
Free time in Jerusalem
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Day 9: Depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
Your experience includes
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Round-trip airfare
Your price includes round-trip airfare for your whole group
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Accommodations
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms; 10 with extension
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On-tour transportation
Land transportation
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Regional-style meals
Light kosher breakfast and kosher dinner daily
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End-to-end support
Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert Local Guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.
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Guided sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides who join your group for select experiences on tour.
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Entrances
Caesarea National Park, Knight’s Hall, Church of the Annunciation, Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Mary’s Well, Boat Ride to Capernaum, Capernaum National Park, Mount of Beatitudes, Yardenit, Mount of Temptation, Dead Sea Scroll caves, Masada Fortress, Masada cable car, Mount of Olives, Chapel of the Ascension, Garden of Gethsemane, Church of the Nativity, Israel Museum, Yad VaShem Memorial and Holocaust Museum; with extension: Ruins of Jerash, St. George’s Church, Shobak Castle
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Worldwide support, safety and security
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $50 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.
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Flexible payment options
Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.
