Deluxe Israel Tour 5 Night Southern Extension in Eilat (with Petra Option)

Day 1: After our last day of the 10 day tour, we will say goodbye to all the new friends we have made and after the farewell dinner in Jerusalem, we will join our guide and other tour members to begin the scenic route to the Dead Sea. We will overnight at a luxurious and beautiful Dead Sea Resort. (B,L,D)

Day 2: Today we will awake in the beautiful Dead Sea area and enjoy this day at your leisure. We can choose from hundreds of spa options to pamper ourselves or simply float in the rejuvenating Dead Sea, known throughout the world for its health and healing benefits. Later in the day, we will join the other tour members for the drive down to Eilat in southern Israel. Eilat is where Egypt, Jordan, and Israel all meet at the Red Sea. Overnight in the luxurious Royal Beach Hotel in Eilat. (B,D)

Day 3: This day we offer the optional tour to Petra in the country of Jordan (approx. $260 per person). A rose-red city half as old as time, discover the ancient world of Petra. See the multicolored sandstone high mountains: secluded steep rocky slopes and craggy mountaintops which celebrated tombs, facades, theatres and stairways are carved. This experience is unforgettable. If you decide to stay in Eilat and choose to discover the treasures of the region, consider a glass bottom boat ride or the Coral Beach Nature Reserve where protected reef and myriad fish can be observed by all. The possibilities are endless. Overnight at the Royal Beach in Eilat. (B,D)

Day 4: Today we can relax and reflect on all the biblical places you have visited... In Eilat,  nature has carved out a remarkable haven; violet-hued desert mountains meeting white sands on the edge of clear, coral filled sea.  With 365 days of sun a year, the choices of any water sport or sun activity is limitless.  Coral and marine life is bountiful in the Red Sea making this perfect for sailing, scuba diving or snorkeling.  Overnight at the Royal Beach, Eilat. (B,D)

Day 5: Today is another free day!  We are totally free to enjoy everything Eilat has to offer. Dubbed the lifestyles of the rich and famous for the Middle East, every type of spa treatment is available to us. We could choose to quietly reflect on your Holy Land experience or spend the day shopping. Eilat is a Free Trade Zone so no V.A.T. is collected. Shopping is a rare treat with unique items being sold at a multitude of shops. The Red Sea is where God parted the water for a fleeing Moses and the Israelites, so a rejuvenating swim each morning or evening will be an experience you will never forget. Overnight in Eilat. (B,D)

Day 6: Wake up to your last day in Israel and have breakfast and lunch with the new friends you have made.  Later this afternoon we will check out of the hotel and board the bus to Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport for our international flight home which departs just after midnight.  On the way to the airport we will stop at Timna Park which has an amazing history and geology.  Timna Park covers 15,000 acres in a horseshoe-shaped valley surrounded by step cliffs with Mount Timna, the worlds first copper mine in the center.  This land has been actively mined since the 6th millennium BC!  Also at the park is a recreation of the Temple in the Wilderness.  Then we will drive through the Negev Desert before a stop at Mitzpe Ramon for a breathtaking look at the Ramon Crater.  This crater is the largest crater in the world containing geological formations unlike those you would see anywhere else in the world.  Together with a magnificent panorama, it presents a fascinating story of geomorphologic evolution.  Our last stop before the airport is in Abu Gosh for dinner and our final tasting of Israeli cuisine. (B,D)

Day 7: Our transatlantic flight will arrive in the United States early in the morning.  Shalom Israel!  We know that you have had a blessed trip to the Holy Land and will return home with many memories that will last a lifetime.  

NOT INCLUDED: •  Cost of Petra day trip and Jordan visa fees. (Approximate cost $260) Payable in Israel only