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Cana. Then a boat on the Sea of Galilee, the water still and wide. Jerusalem, Via Dolorosa, the Western Wall. Christmas Eve, Bethlehem, and Manger Square under the open sky. The caves of Qumran, Masada, and the Dead Sea.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nEight days to experience it all.","tour_description":"8 Days & 7 Nights | Every Sunday | Limited to 15 Guests<\/span>\r\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span>Galilee, the Jordan River, Jerusalem, Temple Mount, Christmas Eve dinner, Manger Square, and Masada. Eight days.","brochure_pdf":null,"start_day":"0","days":[{"time":"","title":"Dec 20, 2026. Arrival","description":"Arrival at Tel Aviv International Airport. A Noah Tours representative will meet you after passport control and accompany you to your transfer to your hotel.","hotel_city":[288],"meals":null,"comment":""},{"time":"","title":"Dec 21. 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CHRISTMAS JOINING A 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<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Sightseeing in a modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle<\/li>\r\n \t
  • All entrance fees according to the itinerary<\/li>\r\n \t
  • 1 Christmas Eve Festive dinner in Bethlehem on December 24th<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Viewing the mass from the outside in Bethlehem at Manger Square<\/li>\r\n \t
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