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Travel to Israel and know this amazing country and its culture.

Tarannà offers a group trip to Israel to know this amazing country and its culture.

From the cosmopolitan Tel Aviv, financial and motor capital of the country to the area of sea ​​of ​​Galilee, Where is he lake tiberias Y Nazareth with the church of the annunciation and the workshop of San José.

The trip also includes the fascinating Jerusalem, crossroads of Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Armenian cultures where in addition to visiting its walled enclosure, we will visit the Holy Sepulcher, the Via Dolorosa, the Western Wall, the Mount of Olives and the modern part of the city.

José Luis Sarralde, «Traveling with an open mind»

«If there is something I am passionate about traveling is knowing and understanding the cultures of the world, and for that it is not necessary to travel to exotic countries, but to travel with an open mind»comment José Luis Sarralde, who thinks that if there is a destination that requires traveling with that attitude, that is Israel.

José Luis, our companion on the trip to Israel, is a journalist with very long experience in the publishing sector as a magazine director and as head of business development in Iberian motorpress.

In 1998 he began working on the development of the group's strategy on the Internet as a multimedia director and later in the G&J group, which has allowed him to know from the beginning the keys to online media.

Since 2008 he has been applying this experience in his travel information project with the new 2.0 format in his Travel Guides blog and through his social media channels.

Currently, Viajes Viajes is the travel blog with the most Spanish-speaking audience, with more than 700,000 visits per month and a Facebook community of 450,000 followers.

Western Wall in Jerusalem

This leadership position has been recognized with the PICOT Award for Tourism Communication 2015 for the Best Travel Blog.

On his travels Jose Luis Try to go beyond seeing monuments and enjoying landscapes, opening your mind to better understand today's world and its people.

TRIP SUMMARY

Day 01: Barcelona / Madrid - Tel Aviv - Jerusalem

Day 02: Mount Scopus - Mount Olivos - Rampart - Old City of Jerusalem

Day 03: Tower of David Museum - Israel Museum - City of David - Bethlehem - Jerusalem

Day 04: Judea Desert (Jeep 4X4) - Masada - Dead Sea - Jerusalem

Day 05: Jericho - Nazareth - Sea of ​​Galilee - Tiberias

Day 06: Safad - Banias - Golan Heights - Tiberias

Day 07: Haifa - Caesarian Maritime - Tel Aviv

Day 08: Tel Aviv - Barcelona / Madrid

Corner of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem

ITINERARY

Day 01 // July 09: Barcelona / Madrid - Tel Aviv - Jerusalem

Presentation at the airport two hours before the departure of our flight to Tel Aviv.

Arrival at Tel Aviv airport where we will travel to Jerusalem.

Accommodation at Hotel Grand Court or similar.

Day 02 // July 10: Mount Scopus - Mount Olives - Rampart - Old City of Jerusalem

Departure to Mount Scopus for a panoramic view of the distant Desert and the Dead Sea if time permits. We will continue to the Mount of Olives to enjoy an impressive panoramic view of the City of Jerusalem.

Descending the Mount we will reach the Garden of Gethsemane. It is believed that the Olive Trees that we will see are Millennials from the time of Jesus. We will visit the Church of the Agony.

We will continue to the Old City of Jerusalem, its Walls date from the 16th century. We will go up to the Walls to enjoy a tour of the same “The Rampart” of approximately one hour in which we will enjoy a way to see the city very special and spectacular.

We will go down to tour the beautiful Bazaars of the Old City. We will tour the Stations of the Via Dolorosa, arriving at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher where it is believed that the Tomb of Jesus is located. Visit of the Thistle and the Jewish Quarter.

Tasting tour in the famous Mahne Yehuda market in Jerusalem. During the tour we will enjoy the incredible flavors, aromas, textures and tastes of the different natural products.

Accommodation at Hotel Grand Court or similar.

Day 03 // July 11: Tower of David Museum - Israel Museum - City of David - Belen - Jerusalem

Departure to the Tower of David Museum that is inside an impressive Medieval Fortress. The permanent exhibition presents the history of the city along a chronological axis, using diverse visual means.

From the towers of the fortress you can see a wonderful 360 degree panorama of the city of Jerusalem. The fortress itself is an exciting archeological site to discover.

We will pass through the New City of Jerusalem where we will visit the Israel Museum. one of the most important Museums of Arts and Archeology worldwide. We can enjoy the different Galleries of Modern, World, Israeli, and Archeology Art, among others.

In the Book Sanctuary Section we can enjoy the exhibition of the Dead Sea Manuscripts considered as the oldest Biblical Manuscripts in the World, and the Model of the City of Jerusalem during the Biblical Era, a scale model.

Departure to the excavations of the City of David. We will enjoy a guided tour in the City of David during the time of the Bible. Upon entering we will enjoy an exciting Three-dimensional Presentation. We can observe the latest findings of the archaeological excavations of the "Palace" and the Royal Acropolis.

We will continue with the visit of the underground Water system of the Patriarchs' time. We will finish the visit with the option of touring the Hezekiah Tunnel “Water Tour” or with the option of touring the Cananeo Canal “in Dry”.

Departure to the city of Bethlehem where we will visit the Church of the Nativity, the Grotto of the Birth and the Field of the Shepherds. Accommodation at Hotel Grand Court or similar.

Panoramic views of the Dead Sea from Masada in Israel

Day 04 // July 12: Judea Desert (Jeep 4X4) - Masada - Dead Sea - Jerusalem

Departure to the Judean Desert. We will arrive at the meeting point to start the 4X4 Jeep Tour. We will enter the Desert away from civilization. From a High Hill we will enjoy an impressive view of the Landscape. We will go down the mountain.

We will pass through an old Well where we can understand the theme of Water in the Deserts. Small stop where we will get off the Jeeps to hear the History of the Desert by our guide. We can see in the distance the Dead Sea and Jericho, the oldest city in the World.

Back to our meeting point we can observe the Bedouins with their shops and their peculiar lifestyle.

Ascent by cable car to Masada, the last fortification of the Jews against the Romans. The fortress dates from the 1st century BC, built by King Herod. We will visit the Ruins of the Walls, the Palace, the Synagogue, the water cisterns, the beautiful Mosaics, the Turkish Baths among other discoveries.

From the Fortress we can observe the Dead Sea. We will descend by Cable Car to return to our coach.

Visit of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth 400 meters below sea level. We can enjoy the unique opportunity to float in its Saline Waters. Its Waters are rich in Minerals with therapeutic characteristics. Its mud is also very beneficial especially for the skin.

We will enjoy the facilities of a 5 Star Spa hotel with access to the Private Beach and the different facilities such as Sauna, Jacuzzi, Optional Massages, etc. Lunch at the Spa Hotel. Return to Jerusalem and accommodation at Grand Court Hotel or similar.

Day 05 // July 13: Jericho - Nazareth - Sea of ​​Galilee - Tiberias

Crossing the Judean Desert we will reach Jericho, the oldest city in the world. Visit of the Zacchaeus Tree and the Excavations of ancient Jericho. Panoramic view of the Mount of Temptations.

Arrival to the city of Nazareth, the city of Jesus. Visit of the Church of the Annunciation.

One of the most important cities in the North. It is located on the western shore of the Sea of ​​Galilee "The Lake of Tiberias". City of historical importance for Judaism and Christianity.

We will visit the Mount of Beatitudes. A church of a very peculiar architecture and with stunning panoramic views of the Sea of ​​Galilee. We will enjoy a boat trip in the Sea of ​​Galilee. Return to the Leonardo Club Tiberias Hotel or similar.

Way of the Serpent to walk up to Masada

Day 06 // July 14: Safad - Banias - Golan Heights - Tiberias

Visit the beautiful city of Safad, considered as a city of Kabbalah, mystical side of Judaism. We will travel through charming streets and visit its synagogues.

We will visit the beautiful Banias Natural Reserve with its beautiful fountain in the middle of Nature. Banias is a spring that flows through Mount Hermon, the highest mountain in Israel, about 3.5 kilometers through a gorge and transforming into an impressive waterfall.

Mint, brambles and willows border its banks under the majestic shadow of the eastern bananas. By visiting the ruins, shaded wells, waterfalls and streams, you learn why the ancient Greeks identified this place as the home of Pan, god of forests.

Visit of the beautiful Druze Villages in the Golan Heights. We will meet this peculiar community. They are a religious minority that lives mainly in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Israel.

Their peculiar faith is monotheistic, accepts the legitimacy of the prophets of the Greek, Judeo-Christian and Islamic traditions, incorporates Gnostic elements, and according to some believe in reincarnation. The Druze keep a good part of the details of their faith secret.

Nothing better than a visit to the Artisan Chocolate Factory "De Karina Chocolatier". We will enjoy a short film about the history of Chocolate and its elaboration. Guided tour of the Factory between different samples of Artisan Chocolate and exciting explanations.

At the end of the visit you will receive a nice souvenir of 4 types of chocolate / praline & 2 Chocolate Cups with liquors inside & 1 Sweet gift.

Accommodation at the Leonardo Club Tiberias Hotel or similar.

Sarona neighborhood in Tel Aviv in Israel

Day 07 // July 15: Haifa - Caesarian Maritime - Tel Aviv

Haifa, the largest city in the North of the Country. From the seafront of the city we will go up by cable car to Mount Carmel with breathtaking views of the city, its bay and the beautiful Persian Gardens "Bahais".

When you get off the Cable Car we will have the opportunity to visit the Stella Maris Carmelite Monastery and the Bahais Gardens.

Caesarian Maritime, city built by Herod the Great, dates from the 1st century BC. This Fortress of the Crusaders is currently a National Park with impressive Ruins and Excavations, Roman Theater, Aqueduct among other findings due to the different civilizations and earthquakes that it has suffered throughout history.

Cesárea is a mixture of impressive Archeology, spectacular Beaches and a renovated Old Port with beautiful Terraces and Restaurants.

The cosmopolitan city of Tel Aviv known for its atmosphere and nightlife. We will enjoy a brief Panoramic City Tour through the city. We will continue to the old city of Yafo where we will visit the Old Port and the beautiful Old City on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

Accommodation at the Grand Beach Hotel or similar.

Day 08 // July 16: Tel Aviv - Barcelona / Madrid

Breakfast and departure to the airport, to take our flight to Barcelona / Madrid

Views of Tel Aviv from the port of Jaffa in Israel

EXIT :JULY 9, 2017

FLIGHTS

BARCELONA

JULY 09.- BARCELONA - TEL AVIV - LY394 - 1430 - 1945

JULY 16.- TEL AVIV - BARCELONA - LY391 - 1755 - 2145

MADRID

JULY 09.- MADRID - TEL AVIV - LY396 - 1145 - 1725

JULY 16.- TEL AVIV - MADRID - LY397 - 1725 - 2155

DURATION

8 DAYS

DEPARTURES

BARCELONA / MADRID

PRICES

PRICE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM IN BASE 12 PEOPLE: € 2,488 + € 66 plane fees

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 02

THE PRICE INCLUDES

- Flight BARCELONA / MADRID - TEL AVIV - BARCELONA / MADRID

- Meeting and assistance for Arrival / Departure at Ben Gurion Airport.

- Transfers and excursions in a Deluxe vehicle.

- Accommodation in hotels 4 **** 7 Nights in Half Board “1 Night in Tel Aviv & 2 Nights in Tiberias & 4 Nights in Jerusalem”

- Spanish speaking guide during excursions.

- Tickets for the following places according to the program “Rampart, Tower of David Museum, Israel Museum, City of David, Jeep 4X4, Masada, Entrance Facilities Hotel - Spa in the Dead Sea with Lunch included, Excavations of the Old Jericho , Boat Tour, Banias, Karina Chocolatier, Haifa Cable Car, Cesarea Maritima “

- 5 Lunches in Local Restaurants on days 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7.

- Porters in hotels.

- Group accompanied by José Luís Sarralde.

- Travel assistance insurance.

- VIP PLUS 3000 cancellation insurance

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

- Tips for the guide, driver or hotel staff.

- Extras or any point not mentioned.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Tel Aviv Hotel Grand Beach or Similar

Tiberiades Hotel Leonardo Club Tiberias or Similar

Jerusalem Hotel Grand Court or Similar

José Luis Sarralde, founder of Travel Guides

GROUP AUTHOR AND JOURNEY JOURNEY

José Luis Sarralde

It has been very recently, in 2016, when José Luis has traveled to Israel for the first time, where he saw two very different faces of that country, the modern Tel Aviv and the millenary Jerusalem, being captivated by the cultural wealth of the latter city, crossing of religions.

On the trip to Israel, José Luis will accompany you while he develops his journalistic work with the purpose of deepening the most historical side of Jerusalem and the Holy Land from the point of view of the curious visitor, and previously eliminating all prejudices,

In addition, the exchange of opinions between the group of travelers will be encouraged, as well as the interaction through social networks, for which, based on their experience, they will advise the participants on their use.

Finally, José Luis offers to the travelers of the group that they are interested the opportunity to appear mentioned with their experiences and personal sensations during the trip in a summary article of the same one that will write and publish in Travel Guides.

A € 300 discount voucher will be raffled among participants on a new trip with Tarannà Sense Travel Club.

Technical Organization:

GCMD 90 - Tarannà Club de Viatges, S.A.

-For the accomplishment of the trip the passport with a validity of more than 6 months is necessary to the date of return of the country. Check if necessary Entry visa and notify nationality to know entry conditions in the countries

- The price of the trip can be checked up to 20 days before the departure date, due to unforeseen increases in air fares, fuel, etc.

- The hotel category is based on the local tourist classification.

- Cancellation Expenses: The client can always cancel his trip. The cancellation of the services generates various types of expenses (management, cancellation and penalty). The amount of said expenses will depend on the date on which the cancellation is made and the conditions of the transport rates applied, in this case (100% of expenses), in addition to the economic requirements of each provider of the rest of the services. Consult General Conditions.

- For any questions about the necessary vaccinations and other health information for the trip described, we suggest contacting the corresponding tropical medicine center in each population.

Information of interest to the client (political situation of the country, recommendations, vaccinations, visas, climatology and others), consult:

www.mae.es
www.msc.es/profesionales/saludPublica/home.htm
www.nhc.noaa.gov

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