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	Tour Itinerary:

	CITY: JERUSALEM
	COST: USD 319 per person (Cost based on minimum 2 pax)
	VALIDITY: MAY - DEC 2009
	PORT OF PICK UP: Ashdod
	PICK UP DETAILS: Morning as per Ship landing (0900 Am Approx)
	DAYS OF OPERATION: Daily basis
	DURATION: FULL DAY

	TOUR DESCRIPTION:
	We depart the Ashdod Port and drive to Jerusalem. Upon arrival, we will ascend the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Jerusalem with the Dome of the Rock in the center of the Temple Mount. We then descend the Mount of Olives along the Palm Sunday Route to Getsemane, the place where Jesus spent his last days before he was taken by the Romans to be crucified. We will enter the Old City at the Dung Gate and walk to the Western Wall, the last remaining wall of the 2nd Temple at the time of Jesus, the most holy Jewish site. We then continue to the Via Dolorosa with the Stations of the Cross, through the colorful Arab Bazaar to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Continue to Bethlehem where we will visit the Church of the Nativity. We depart Bethlehem in the late afternoon and return to Ashdod and our ship
	INCLUSIONS:
	¢ Pick up & drop off at Port on same day.
	¢ Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from as per the itinerary.
	¢ Services of a English speaking guide.
	¢ Entrance fees as per the program.
	¢ Currently applicable taxes.



	CITY: JERUSALEM
	COST: USD 497 per person (Cost based on minimum 2 pax)

	VALIDITY: MAY - DEC 2009
	PORT OF PICK UP: Haifa
	PICK UP DETAILS: Morning as per Ship landing (0900 Am Approx)
	DAYS OF OPERATION: Daily basis
	DURATION: FULL DAY

	TOUR DESCRIPTION:
	We depart the Haifa Port and drive to Jerusalem. Upon arrival, we will ascend the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Jerusalem with the Dome of the Rock in the center of the Temple Mount. We then descend the Mount of Olives along the Palm Sunday Route to Getsemane, the place where Jesus spent his last days before he was taken by the Romans to be crucified. We will enter the Old City at the Dung Gate and walk to the Western Wall, the last remaining wall of the 2nd Temple at the time of Jesus, the most holy Jewish site. We then continue to the Via Dolorosa with the Stations of the Cross, through the colorful Arab Bazaar to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Continue to Bethlehem where we will visit the Church of the Nativity. We depart Bethlehem in the late afternoon and return to Haifa and our ship.

	INCLUSIONS:
	¢ Pick up & drop off at Port on same day.
	¢ Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from as per the itinerary.
	¢ Services of a English speaking guide.
	¢ Entrance fees as per the program.
	¢ Currently applicable taxes.



	CITY: DEAD SEA
	COST: USD 491 per person (Cost based on minimum 2 pax)

	VALIDITY: MAY - DEC 2009
	PORT OF PICK UP: Ashdod
	PICK UP DETAILS: Morning as per Ship landing (0900 Am Approx)
	DAYS OF OPERATION: Daily basis
	DURATION: FULL DAY

	TOUR DESCRIPTION:
	We depart Ashdod and drive across the desert to Qumran, where in 1947 a young Bedouin shepherd discovered what would become known as the Dead Sea Scrolls. We will walk through some of the caves as well as to see a short film about the lives of the Essenes, a religious sect that lived here during the time of Jesus. We will then travel south to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Massada. Massada is the site of King Herod's desert mountain get-away palace and scene of the zealots' last stand against the Roman Legion. We will explore the the bathhouse, storerooms, the ramp, and one of the oldest synagogues in the world. Next we will travel further south to the lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea, where will visit one of luxurious Hotel/spa resorts for lunch. We will spend the afternoon enjoying the spa facilities of the hotel and floating on the unsinkable waters of the Dead Sea. We depart Tel Aviv in the mid-afternoon and return to Ashdod and our ship

	INCLUSIONS:
	¢ Pick up & drop off at Port on same day.
	¢ Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from as per the itinerary.
	¢ Services of a English speaking guide.
	¢ Entrance fees as per the program.
	¢ Lunch
	¢ Currently applicable taxes.



	CITY: TEL AVIV - CASAREA
	COST: USD 328 per person (Cost based on minimum 2 pax)

	VALIDITY: MAY - DEC 2009
	PORT OF PICK UP: Ashdod
	PICK UP DETAILS: Morning as per Ship landing (0900 Am Approx)
	DAYS OF OPERATION: Daily basis
	DURATION: FULL DAY

	TOUR DESCRIPTION:
	We depart Ashdod and drive north to the ancient city of Caesarea, built by Herod the Great and once the seat of Roman rule. We will visit the excavated Roman Theater. We will also visit the excavated fortress and see the aqueduct. We continue to Tel Aviv, where we start with a tour on the old port of Tel Aviv, overlooking the Mediterranean sea to the Old Port City of Jaffa (Yafo), just south of Tel Aviv for a beautiful panoramic view of Tel Aviv, the first Jewish city of the modern era, established in 1909. We will then drive along the UNESCO World Heritage White City of Tel Aviv. We will take a walking tour of Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv's new hip neighborhood where the intellectual elite lived during Israel's early days. We depart Tel Aviv in the mid-afternoon and return to Ashdod and our ship

	INCLUSIONS:
	¢ Pick up & drop off at Port on same day.
	¢ Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from as per the itinerary.
	¢ Services of a English speaking guide.
	¢ Entrance fees as per the program.
	¢ Currently applicable taxes.



	CITY: TEL AVIV - CASAREA
	COST: USD 328 per person (Cost based on minimum 2 pax)

	VALIDITY: MAY - DEC 2009
	PORT OF PICK UP: Haifa
	PICK UP DETAILS: Morning as per Ship landing (0900 Am Approx)
	DAYS OF OPERATION: Daily basis
	DURATION: FULL DAY

	TOUR DESCRIPTION:
	We depart Haifa and drive south to the ancient city of Caesarea, built by Herod the Great and once the seat of Roman rule. We will visit the excavated Roman Theater. We will also visit the excavated fortress and see the aqueduct. We continue to Tel Aviv, where we start with a tour on the old port of Tel Aviv, overlooking the Mediterranean sea to the Old Port City of Jaffa (Yafo), just south of Tel Aviv for a beautiful panoramic view of Tel Aviv, the first Jewish city of the modern era, established in 1909. We will then drive along the UNESCO World Heritage White City of Tel Aviv. We will take a walking tour of Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv's new hip neighborhood where the intellectual elite lived during Israel's early days. We depart Tel Aviv in the mid-afternoon and return to Haifa and our ship

	INCLUSIONS:
	¢ Pick up & drop off at Port on same day.
	¢ Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from as per the itinerary.
	¢ Services of a English speaking guide.
	¢ Entrance fees as per the program.
	¢ Currently applicable taxes.



	CITY: NAZARETH TIBERIAS
	COST: USD 425 per person (Cost based on minimum 2 pax)

	VALIDITY: MAY - DEC 2009
	PORT OF PICK UP: Haifa
	PICK UP DETAILS: Morning as per Ship landing (0900 Am Approx)
	DAYS OF OPERATION: Daily basis
	DURATION: FULL DAY

	TOUR DESCRIPTION:
	We will depart the ship and drive from Haifa to Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, where we will visit the Church of the Annunciation. We continue to the Sea of Galilee to visit Tabgha - Church of the Loaves and Fish; Capernaum - where Jesus settled after leaving Nazareth and Mount Beatitudes. From Mount Beatitudes we will enter a beautiful church from which we can enjoy a magnificent view of the northern part of the Sea of Galilee and of Tabgha and Capernaum. Return to Haifa and our ship.

	INCLUSIONS:
	¢ Pick up & drop off at Port on same day.
	¢ Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from as per the itinerary.
	¢ Services of a English speaking guide.
	¢ Entrance fees as per the program.
	¢ Currently applicable taxes.



	CITY: AKKO ROSH HANIKRA
	COST: USD 340 per person (Cost based on minimum 2 pax)

	VALIDITY: MAY - DEC 2009
	PORT OF PICK UP: Haifa
	PICK UP DETAILS: Morning as per Ship landing (0900 Am Approx)
	DAYS OF OPERATION: Daily basis
	DURATION: FULL DAY

	TOUR DESCRIPTION:
	Will start the tour in Haifa where we will drive via the old German Colony with a view of the beautiful Bahai Gardens with its impressive Temple. We will ascend Mt. Carmel for a panoramic view of the Haifa Bay. We continue to the ancient crusader port city of Acre, a fascinating UNSCO town with recent excavation of the 12th century city. Here we will visit the Crusader Halls and see the underground tunnels and pathways. We will also visit the Acre Prison which was the main prison and execution site used by the British during the Mandate Period. Continue to Rosh Hanikrah to visit Israel's northern boarder and we will go down via cable car going to the amazing grottos. We depart Rosh HaNikra in the mid-afternoon and return to Haifa and our ship

	INCLUSIONS:
	¢ Pick up & drop off at Port on same day.
	¢ Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from as per the itinerary.
	¢ Services of a English speaking guide.
	¢ Entrance fees as per the program.
	¢ Currently applicable taxes.
	Note: Kindly contact Indus Travels for pricing based on 4, 6 or 8 pax.



	CITY: 2DAY ISRAEL TOUR with OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM
	COST: USD 878 per person with Dan Panorama Hotel
	USD 1021 per person with King David Hotel
	(Cost based on minimum 2 pax)

	VALIDITY: MAY 09 - FEB 2010
	PORT OF PICK UP: Haifa
	PORT OF DROP OFF: Ashdod
	PICK UP DETAILS: Morning as per Ship landing (0700 Am Approx)
	DAYS OF OPERATION: Daily basis
	DURATION: 2 FULL DAYS

	TOUR DESCRIPTION:
	Day 1: Galilee Depart Haifa port and drive to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Church of Annunciation and the Church of St. Josef. Continue via Kana, and proceed to Tiberias, the lovely resort town. Drive along lake Kinneret to visit Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue. Continue to Tabgha, site of the Fish and Loaves miracle, located at the foots of the Golan Heights. Continue to Yardenit, the famous site where the Jordan River exits the Sea Of Galilee towards the Dead Sea. Drive via the Jordan Valley to Jerusalem for an overnight.

	Day 2: Jerusalem Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Proceed to the New City ; view the Knesset, Israel's parliament and visit Yad Vashem, the Memorial to the Holocaust. At the end of the day drive to Ashdod port back to ship.

	INCLUSIONS:
	¢ Pick up & drop off at Port.
	¢ Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from as per the itinerary.
	¢ Overnight accommodation at Dan Panorama/King David Hotel including breakfast.
	¢ 2 full days sightseeing as per program.
	¢ Services of a English speaking driver/guide.
	¢ Entrance fees as per the program.
	¢ Currently applicable taxes.

	EXCLUSIONS:
	¢ Expenses of a personal nature.
	¢ Lunches & Dinners throughout the entire tour.
	¢ Port and Border taxes.
	¢ Tips to driver, guide, hotel and restaurant staff.

Israel Private Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions are one-day tours offered in various port cities, and include many options for adventure and entertainment when you reach a port of call. They are a great way to enhance your cruise experience while seeing more of the ports on your cruise.

If you're planning a cruise or you're already booked, this is the first place to start planning your shore excursion. We offer only private and personalized shore excursions. With Indus Travels you will probably pay much less than what Cruise companies will charge and you still get a much better experience of a private tour with your own private guide. You will have more time at sights enjoying the destination rather than sitting on a coach with 40 other people.