Luxury Israel Ancient Wonders Cycle 7D6N (Sea of Galilee to Old Jerusalem), Fully Guided

From $8,033.69 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Let the wonders of ancient Israel transpire you from the Sea of Galilee to the Old Jerusalem. Immerse into a 7-days biking voyage unveiling enchanting farm fields, forests, Mediterranean shoreline, and ancient ruins to the fascinating middle-eastern culture.

Your adventure begins in the classic city of Tel Aviv and onwards to the traditional city of Jaffa. Bike along the famous Tel Aviv Promenade and north across the coastal plain through to kibbutz orchards and Druze Arab villages. A diverse scenery see’s you riding on quiet rural roads traversing vineyards and orchards in the heart of upper Galilee. Collide with local Arab-Israeli communities and uncover remains of Israel’s oldest synagogues. Along the way, delight your taste buds from local wine tasting to an authentic kibbutz and a dining affair at a local’s ...

Trip Highlights

  • Walk/hike in comfort with two support vans and three tour leaders on each departure for an average 6:1 guest-to-leader ratio.
  • Bike along Tel Aviv Promenade to the Golan Heights giving sweeping views of countryside and historic landmarks
  • Uncover the most elevated city of Safed, nestling in the pines at an altitude of 900 meters, to delve into the ancient and modern marvels
  • Experience the freedom to enjoy the best of a region at your own pace with multiple walking/biking options to choose from each day accommodating varied activity levels
  • Bike along the sparkling Jordan River and through the beautiful Judean Hills, an area rich in marvelous archaeological treasures of the ancient world
  • Savor an exceptional Shabbat dinner and sample diverse cuisine from modern Israeli to traditional Lebanese and Druze
  • Taste contemporary wines and pedal along quiet vineyard-lined roads in a region where grapes have been cultivated and fermented since biblical times
  • Engage with locals and experience an authentic, intimate and historically enlightening connection to this epic land and its vibrant people

What's Included

  • All meals as specified in itinerary
  • Fully equipped titanium bike, with a helmet and accessories
  • All luggage, hotel and shuttle transfers
  • 6 nights of accommodation in luxury hotels on a twin share basis
  • Professional guiding: two support vans, 6:1 guest to leader ratio on average
  • Biking and sightseeing as stated in the itinerary
  • Park and other entry fees
  • Comprehensive travel planner with detailed pre-trip information
  • Snacks and beverages between meals
  • Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
  • Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
  • All gratuities at hotels and restaurants

Itinerary

DAY 1: WELCOME TO ISRAEL! BIKE JAFFA OLD CITY & TEL AVIV
Elma Arts Complex Luxury Hotel (5*)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2: RIDE ALONG THE GREEN HILLS & VISIT THE ANCIENT CITY OF SAFED
Kibbutz Merom Golan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3: ENJOY THE SCENIC BEAUTY AT RENOWNED ELEVATIONS OF ISRAEL
Kibbutz Merom Golan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4: SOAK IN THE PANORAMIC VISTAS ALONG THE SYRIAN BORDER
The Setai Sea of Galilee
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5: HIKE THE MAGICAL GILAD & ENJOY A SHABBAT DINNER
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem (5*)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6: GET ENGROSSED BY THE NATURAL WONDERS OF HA’ELLA VALLEY
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem (5*)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7: DELVE INTO THE HISTORIC MARVELS OF JERUSALEM & WAVE A GOODBYE
None
Breakfast, Lunch

Dates & Prices

Please contact us for private departures and group bookings. Single Supplement is available on request.

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How To Get There

- The departure and finish point is Tel Aviv

- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Tel Aviv.

Weather & Climate

Spring and fall are terrific seasons for bicycling in Israel, which enjoys a Mediterranean climate, though please note it can often be unseasonably hot. Evenings can typically be a bit cool, so don't forget to bring a light jacket or sweater. If your trip is scheduled for late fall, be sure to bring warm biking and casual clothing for our time in the Golan Heights, which is at over 4,000 feet elevation.

Biking Level

The routes on this trip are rated Levels 2-4.

Level 1, 2-3 hours, 13-35km (8-22 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 305m (1000 ft)

Level 2, 2-4 hours, 29-51km (18-32 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 671m (2200 ft)

Level 3, 3-5 hours, 42-68km (26-42 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 1036m (3400 ft)

Level 4, 4-6 hours, 58-87km (36-54 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 1341m (4400 ft)

Level 5, 5-7+ hours, 77-113+ km (48-70+ miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 1341m+ (4400+ ft)

Bike Options
Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 120 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 120 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 120 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 120 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a tour with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the tour has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any tour up to 60 days prior to departure if the minimum number requirement is unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the tour or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

 

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