{"id":50314,"date":"2025-08-11T23:46:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T20:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ybtd0mdgi5.wpdns.site\/?post_type=tour&p=50314"},"modified":"2026-06-29T15:45:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:45:08","slug":"the-best-of-israel-9-day-tour","status":"publish","type":"tour","link":"https:\/\/noahtours.com\/jp\/tours\/the-best-of-israel-9-day-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best of Israel 9 Day Tour"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":72499,"template":"","tour_category":[1400],"class_list":["post-50314","tour","type-tour","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tour_category-israel-tour-packages"],"acf":{"hotel_categories_select":["279","285","293","294"],"type_tour":"tour_with_rate","hero_bg":72651,"hero_bg_mob":null,"hero_overlay":true,"catalog_title":"The Best of Israel 9 Day Tour","hero_title":"The Best of Israel 9 Day Tour","title_color":"#ffffff","hero_subtitle":"","subtitle_color":"","lables":null,"main_subtitle":"","main_text":"A precious free day in Jerusalem, that is what sets this journey apart.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nNine days that cover the full sweep of Israel's most extraordinary landscapes, before gifting you something rare in travel: time in one of the world's great cities with no agenda, no schedule, and nowhere you need to be. Follow your instincts, linger where you choose, and discover what no itinerary can plan for you.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nFor the curious and the independent, this is Israel at its most personal.","tour_description":"9 Days & 8 Nights | Every Sunday | Limited to 15 Guest<\/span>\r\n<\/span><\/strong>Nine days experiencing Israel\u2019s timeless legacy and natural wonders, with a free day in Jerusalem to explore.","brochure_pdf":null,"start_day":"0","days":[{"time":"","title":"Arrival","description":"When you arrive at Tel Aviv International Airport, a Noah Tours representative will meet you after passport control and accompany you to our vehicle. We will then take you to your hotel.","hotel_city":[],"meals":null,"comment":""},{"time":"","title":"Jaffa \u2013 Caesarea \u2013 Haifa \u2013 Nazareth \u2013 Galilee","description":"After breakfast, drive through Jaffa, an ancient port city and the oldest part of Tel Aviv. Continue to the ancient city of Caesarea, built by King Herod the Great, while driving along the beautiful Mediterranean coast. We will then proceed to Haifa, passing Mt. Carmel to see the famous Bahai Gardens. From Haifa, we will drive to Nazareth and the Church of Annunciation. Pass by Cana, where the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine took place. End the day with an overnight in Tiberias\/Galilee Sea.","hotel_city":[],"meals":null,"comment":""},{"time":"","title":"Galilee \u2013 Mt. Beatitudes \u2013 Capernaum \u2013 Tabgha - Golan Heights","description":"Start the day with an exciting boat ride on the Galilee Sea. Continue to visit Biblical Magdala and its most recent excavations and discoveries. See the Ancient Synagogue, mentioned in the Bible, from the Period of Jesus. Ascend to Mt. Beatitudes, where Jesus gave the \"Sermon on the Mount.\" Continue the day in Capernaum, known as \"The Town of Jesus,\" and visit the synagogue and Peter's house. Take a lunch break with a delicious St. Peter's fish lunch. Next, we will visit Tabgha, where the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes took place. You will also have the fantastic opportunity to see the famous mosaic under the altar of the ancient church of Tabgha. Proceed to the Golan Heights and have an overview from above. End the day at your hotel in the Galilee Sea for your overnight.","hotel_city":[],"meals":null,"comment":""},{"time":"","title":"Jordan River \u2013 Qumran \u2013 Masada \u2013 Dead Sea","description":"Begin the morning by driving along the Jordan River to the Qasr El Yehud Baptismal Site. Explore Qumran and see the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Travel to Masada, where you will take a cable car to the fortress. The history of the famous Jewish fortification will unfold before you: the palaces built by King Herod, the synagogue, and the bathhouses used by the Jews. Descend Masada by cable car and drive to the Dead Sea for some relaxation and a dip in the Dead Sea. Overnight at a Dead Sea hotel and spa, you can take advantage of the spa facilities.","hotel_city":[],"meals":null,"comment":""},{"time":"","title":"Dead Sea - Mt. of Olives - Mt Zion - Temple Mt - Western Wall ","description":"Check out of the hotel and begin your journey to Jerusalem, ascending through the Judean Desert. Continue to the Mount of Olives, once covered with olive groves and today home to an ancient Jewish cemetery, where you will enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of Jerusalem. Visit the Temple Mount (subject to availability), where King Solomon\u2019s Holy Temple once stood and where the Dome of the Rock is located today. Entrance is subject to availability and local regulations. Continue to the Western Wall Plaza, one of the holiest sites in Judaism. Continue to Mount Zion. Visit King David\u2019s Tomb and the site of the Last Supper, also known as the Upper Room or Cenaculum. If time permits, we will visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust memorial, and conclude the day with an exciting tour of the Mahane Yehuda Marketplace (Shuk) and experience life as an Israeli. Return to your hotel in Jerusalem for check-in. Finish the day back in Jerusalem for check-in and overnight.","hotel_city":[],"meals":null,"comment":""},{"time":"","title":"Bethlehem - Old City - Via Dolorosa - Holy Sepulcher - Arab Bazar ","description":"The morning will begin with a visit to Bethlehem to see the Church of the Nativity at Manger Square, an overview of the Judean Desert and Shepherd\u2019s Field, a visit to a local, authentic Christian Family souvenir shop, and an opportunity to experience a local lunch in Bethlehem. After lunch, we will return to Jerusalem and pass by the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed and his disciples slept the night before his crucifixion.\u00a0 We continue into the Old City's Muslim and Christian Quarters, then walk through the Jewish Quarter, passing the Cardo, an ancient Roman-period street. We will walk where Jesus walked and make our way down Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross). Enter the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Jesus was crucified. The day will conclude with a visit to the Arab Bazar in the Old City, ending at Jaffa Gate. Return to the hotel in Jerusalem for an overnight.","hotel_city":[],"meals":null,"comment":""},{"time":"","title":"Knesset - Israel Museum - The Shrine Of The Book - Garden Tomb","description":"Today, we will begin with a short city tour of New Jerusalem; we will pass by the Israeli parliament, the \"Knesset,\" and, if time permits, stop by the famous menorah. 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EVERY SMALL GROUP TOUR INCLUDES<\/h2>\r\n
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  • The group is limited to 15 people only<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Guarantee departure with 2 guests<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Meeting and assistance when arriving at Ben Gurion Airport, with a representative greeting you and accompanying you to our driver<\/li>\r\n \t
  • 2 transfers: from and to the airport<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Unique, well-organized itineraries covering top and iconic sites<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Experienced, knowledgeable, and engaging, Government-licensed English-speaking guide on touring days<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Carefully Selected Hotels<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Hotel accommodation, including a buffet breakfast each morning. Optional dinners<\/li>\r\n \t
  • One lunch by the Sea of Galilee<\/li>\r\n \t
  • One night accommodation at Dead Sea Spa Hotel<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Sightseeing in a modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Boat ride on the Galilee Sea<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Temple Mount visits are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Yad Vashem, time permitting<\/li>\r\n \t
  • All entrance fees according to the itinerary<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","itinerary_cta_tour_level":"","tour_hotels_matrix":"[{\"row_id\":\"row_6928af076a892_1764273927\",\"city\":288,\"category\":293,\"hotel\":51970},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928af076a892_1764273927\",\"city\":288,\"category\":294,\"hotel\":51972},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928af076a892_1764273927\",\"city\":288,\"category\":279,\"hotel\":66386},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928af076a892_1764273927\",\"city\":288,\"category\":285,\"hotel\":70179},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928af076f968_1764273927\",\"city\":289,\"category\":279,\"hotel\":65560},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928af076f968_1764273927\",\"city\":289,\"category\":285,\"hotel\":65560},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928af076f968_1764273927\",\"city\":289,\"category\":293,\"hotel\":65560},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928af076f968_1764273927\",\"city\":289,\"category\":294,\"hotel\":65560},{\"row_id\":\"row_v94f6nfu0zk_1774793523578\",\"city\":290,\"category\":279,\"hotel\":52098},{\"row_id\":\"row_v94f6nfu0zk_1774793523578\",\"city\":290,\"category\":285,\"hotel\":52100},{\"row_id\":\"row_v94f6nfu0zk_1774793523578\",\"city\":290,\"category\":293,\"hotel\":65557},{\"row_id\":\"row_v94f6nfu0zk_1774793523578\",\"city\":290,\"category\":294,\"hotel\":65574},{\"row_id\":\"row_lq9tvv6gnfb_1774793563410\",\"city\":291,\"category\":279,\"hotel\":52106},{\"row_id\":\"row_lq9tvv6gnfb_1774793563410\",\"city\":291,\"category\":293,\"hotel\":52110},{\"row_id\":\"row_lq9tvv6gnfb_1774793563410\",\"city\":291,\"category\":294,\"hotel\":52112},{\"row_id\":\"row_lq9tvv6gnfb_1774793563410\",\"city\":291,\"category\":285,\"hotel\":52108}]","use_rates":"","price_starting_from":3796,"tour_rates_matrix":"[{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_double_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Double Room\",\"persons\":2,\"category\":\"comfort\",\"price\":\"3796\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_double_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Double Room\",\"persons\":2,\"category\":\"superior\",\"price\":\"4611\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_double_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Double Room\",\"persons\":2,\"category\":\"deluxe\",\"price\":\"5782\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_double_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Double Room\",\"persons\":2,\"category\":\"executive\",\"price\":\"785\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_triple_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Triple Room\",\"persons\":3,\"category\":\"comfort\",\"price\":\"3733\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_triple_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Triple Room\",\"persons\":3,\"category\":\"superior\",\"price\":\"4535\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_triple_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Triple Room\",\"persons\":3,\"category\":\"deluxe\",\"price\":\"5687\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_triple_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Triple Room\",\"persons\":3,\"category\":\"executive\",\"price\":\"6778\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_single_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Single Room\",\"persons\":1,\"category\":\"comfort\",\"price\":\"5295\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_single_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Single Room\",\"persons\":1,\"category\":\"superior\",\"price\":\"6671\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_single_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Single Room\",\"persons\":1,\"category\":\"deluxe\",\"price\":\"9779\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_single_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Single Room\",\"persons\":1,\"category\":\"executive\",\"price\":\"12087\"},{\"service_key\":\"supplement_for_dinners\",\"service_label\":\"Supplement for Dinners (per person)\",\"persons\":1,\"category\":\"comfort\",\"price\":\"349\"},{\"service_key\":\"supplement_for_dinners\",\"service_label\":\"Supplement for Dinners (per person)\",\"persons\":1,\"category\":\"superior\",\"price\":\"454\"},{\"service_key\":\"supplement_for_dinners\",\"service_label\":\"Supplement for Dinners (per person)\",\"persons\":1,\"category\":\"deluxe\",\"price\":\"420\"},{\"service_key\":\"supplement_for_dinners\",\"service_label\":\"Supplement for Dinners (per person)\",\"persons\":1,\"category\":\"executive\",\"price\":\"480\"},{\"service_key\":\"high_season_supplement\",\"service_label\":\"High Season Supplement (per tour - single pay double)\",\"persons\":2,\"category\":\"comfort\",\"price\":\"300\"},{\"service_key\":\"high_season_supplement\",\"service_label\":\"High Season Supplement (per tour - single pay double)\",\"persons\":2,\"category\":\"superior\",\"price\":\"482\"},{\"service_key\":\"high_season_supplement\",\"service_label\":\"High Season Supplement (per tour - single pay double)\",\"persons\":2,\"category\":\"deluxe\",\"price\":\"785\"},{\"service_key\":\"high_season_supplement\",\"service_label\":\"High Season Supplement (per tour - single pay double)\",\"persons\":2,\"category\":\"executive\",\"price\":\"1015\"}]","private_price_matrix":"","info_blocks":[{"block_title":"INCLUDING","block_content":"