cosmos tours to israel

First Class Touring

cosmos tours to israel

River Cruising

cosmos tours to israel

Vacation Packages

Change your country

Biblical Israel - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary ( 5340 )

8 Day Tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

Biblical Israel - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary

Starting at $2,039

 Add to My Favorite Tours  In My Favorite Tours   Remove

View My Favorite Tours »

2024 Tour Details View 2025 Tour Details »

  •  Overview

 Photo Highlights

  •  Itinerary and Meals
  •  Tour Director

 Accommodations

 optional excursions,  private touring.

Have a group already?

Biblical Israel - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary map

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

 Meals

 meals & itinerary.

Buffet breakfasts daily, 6 dinners.

April 12 to September 6 departures feature an included Baptism ceremony at Yardenit on the Jordan River (bathing robe and baptism certificated are not included and payable locally)

 Itinerary

Day 1 arrive in tel aviv, israel.

Welcome to Israel! Check into your hotel, then this evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.

Day 2 TEL AVIV–JAFFA–CAESAREA–MUHRAQA–MEGIDDO–TIBERIAS

Leave Tel Aviv and visit the old port of Jaffa. Sightseeing continues at Caesarea, an ancient port turned stunning archaeological site. Admire the restored 3,500-seat Roman theater, the aqueduct, the harbor, the stadium and the crumbled moat and towers from the 12th-century Crusader fortress. Next, visit Muhraqa on Mount Carmel, site of Elijah’s contest of faith with the priests of Baal. From here, travel to the archaeological site of Megiddo, an age-old fortified town and site of the Battle of Armageddon in the End of Times, according to the Bible. Stay overnight in the lakeside city of Tiberias. Today's Distance: 117 mi / 188 km

Day 3 TIBERIAS. EXCURSION TO KIBBUTZ GINOSAR, CAPERNAUM, MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, TABGHA & CAESAREA-PHILIPPI

Today, travel to Kibbutz Ginosar to visit the Jeus Boat Museum, followed by an included cruise on the Sea of Galilee. Next, visit Capernaum and see its ancient Synagogue and the house of St. Peter. Spend some time meditating at the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his famous sermon, and continue to Tabgha to visit the Church of the Multiplication, where Jesus fed 5,000 people with two fish and five loaves. On to Caesarea-Philippi (Banias), location of one of the springs of the Jordan River, where Jesus taught his disciples. Today’s Distance: 31 mi / 50 km

Day 4 TIBERIAS–CANA–NAZARETH–YARDENIT–JERUSALEM

This morning, stop in Cana, site of Jesus’ first miracle when he turned water into wine at a wedding. Continue to Nazareth and visit the Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph Church, and the old village. Leave the Galilee area, drive through the Jordan Valley, and visit the Yardenit Baptismal site (departures April 1 to September 2 include Baptism ceremony), then ascend the Judean Mountains to Jerusalem, with a stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Old Town. Today's Distance: 144 mi / 231 km

Day 5 JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO BETHLEHEM

Set off on a touching walking tour of Jerusalem’s Old Town. From the Mount of Olives, take in memorable views over the city. Descend via the Palm Sunday walk and visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed on the night before his arrest. Visit the Church of all Nations, located next to the garden, then enter through St. Stephen’s Gate and arrive at the Pool of Bethesda. Follow in Jesus’ footsteps along the Way of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Walk through the Jewish Quarter, reconstructed following unification of the city after the Six-Day War in 1967. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb and the Cenacle—the Upper Room where Jesus and his disciples had the Last Supper. View the unearthed colonnade-style thoroughfare with its ancient marketplace. Travel to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus and King David. Visit one of Christianity’s holiest places, the Church of the Nativity, built on the site where Jesus was born. Today's Distance: 10 mi / 16 km

Day 6 JERUSALEM

Today, head for the Southern Wall excavations and visit the Davidson Center, one of the most significant archaeological sites in the country. Continue with a stop at the Western Wall, the holiest place in Judaism today. Next, visit the Garden Tomb and enjoy the beautiful garden, a perfect place for personal reflection and worship. Then, visit the Israel Museum to see the Shrine of the Book and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Later, tour Yad Vashem, the “World Holocaust Remembrance Center.”

Day 7 JERUSALEM. OPTIONAL EXCURSION TO QUMRAN, MASADA & THE DEAD SEA

Today is free to relax, revisit some of the Jerusalem sites at your own pace, or join an exciting optional excursion to the Dead Sea, the planet’s lowest point on dry land. Travel to Qumran with an included visit to the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Continue to Masada and ride the cable car up to the magnificent rock fortress, on a clifftop above the Dead Sea, where 960 Jewish rebels made their last stand against Roman forces in 73 AD. Later, head for the shores of the Dead Sea, where you’ll have time to experience the incredible buoyancy in the salt water. Return to Jerusalem.

Day 8 JERUSALEM

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Tel Aviv.)

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyCosmos site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Private Touring: Cosmos European Private Touring enables you to experience all of the attractions, sights and highlights of your selected Cosmos tour as a private experience - delivered just for you and your traveling party. With Private Touring, you'll have your own dedicated Tour Director, your own private transportation and driver, and your own professional local guides. All with greater flexibility in pace and your experience. For your selected tour, there will be additional per-person cost for the size of your party - from 1 to 24. This additional supplement is reduced with each traveler you add to your party. Here's a sample of the additional cost:

Contact Cosmos or your preferred travel agent for pricing for your specific party size as well as any other information on Cosmos Private Touring.

Want help finding a vacation?

cosmos tours to israel

Schedule a "Roam From Home" Appointment »

Access eBrochure s  |  Sign Up for Travel Deals

  • Cosmos: Biblical Israel Faith Based Travel Protestant Itinerary
  • Cosmos Tours
  • About Cosmos Tours
  • Cosmos Discounts and Promotions
  • Cosmos Travel Insurance
  • Cosmos Airport Transfers

Cosmos Notes

Click quote for a cosmos tour date for our low price tour quote, cosmos tour dates.

Guaranteed Departure

  • GoogleBookmarks
  • StumbleUpon

Cosmos - Biblical Israel - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary

Tour status notification.

cosmos tours to israel

Toll Free: 1800 425 3575 (India)

Landline: +91 80 2331 3575 / 76

Mobile: +91.97391.75333

9 AM - 6 PM IST - Mon-Fri

10 AM - 1 PM IST - Sat

cosmos tours to israel

avalonwaterways

Monograms All-in-One Vacation Packages

Biblical Israel with Jordan – Faith-Based Travel – Protestant Itinerary ( 5345)

11 Day Tour from Tel Aviv to Amman

Biblical Israel with Jordan – Faith-Based Travel – Protestant Itinerary

Starting at $ 2939

Favorite

2024 Tour Details » 2025 Tour Details

  •  Tour Highlights & Sightseeing
  •  Itinerary and Meals
  •  Accommodations

 Optional Excursions

  •  Know Before You Go

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

PROTESTANT ITINERARY Reconnect spiritually on this biblical tour of Israel and Jordan, starting from modern Tel Aviv and ending in the ancient city of Amman. This journey will lead you to the holy places mentioned in the Old Testament and into the footsteps of Jesus as you hear and learn the stories of his ministry, his miracles, and his life. Visit some of the most cherished biblical sites: Megiddo, Tiberias, Nazareth, the valley of the Jordan River, where you can be baptised on select departures. Spend four nights in Jerusalem and visit all the main sights, such as the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Holy Sepulchre, as well as the Jewish Quarter, the Israel Museum, and the Yad Vashem. Crossing the border to Jordan, visit more important biblical sites such as Mount Nebo, and marvel at one of the most inspiring places on earth: the spectacular sandstone city of Petra. one of the New7Wonders of the World®. Gather in prayer at iconic places and learn about ancient cultures in the company of like-minded fellow travelers; this experience will bring your faith to life on this faith-based vacation of a lifetime.

To know more about the visas for this vacation, click here

To know more about Indian Restaurants, click here

Biblical Israel with Jordan – Faith-Based Travel – Protestant Itinerary

 Tour Highlights

April 12 to September 6 departures feature an included Baptism ceremony at Yardenit on the Jordan River (bathing robe and baptism certificated are not included and payable locally)

UNESCO World Heritage

World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

  • Bahá-i Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee
  • Biblical Tells – Megiddo
  • Masada (optional excursion)
  • White City of Tel Aviv – the Modern Movement
  • Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem
  • Old city of Jerusalem and its Walls

 Meals

 meals & itinerary.

Buffet breakfasts daily, 9 dinners.

 Itinerary

Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description.

 Accommodation

Grand beach hotel, leonardo tiberias, bat sheva hotel jerusalem, petra guesthouse, centro mada.

The following optional excursions may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased).

Want help finding a vacation?

WhatsApp us

Cosmos Vacations

Get Your Vacation Quote

We can make planning your tour easy – all you need to do is complete the information below. A Cosmos specialist will get in touch with you to provide you a quote on your escorted tour. You can also call us at 1800 425 3575 to speak to someone right away.

Country* Please select United States Canada Mexico United Kingdom Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bonaire Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island (Bouvetoya) Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory (Chagos Archipelago) British Virgin Islands Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Cape Verde Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Colombia Comoros Congo Congo Cook Islands Costa Rica Cote d'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Curaçao Cyprus Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia French Southern Territories Gabon Gambia Georgia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guernsey Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Heard Island and McDonald Islands Holy See (Vatican City State) Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jersey Jordan Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Korea Korea Kuwait Kyrgyz Republic Lao People's Democratic Republic Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macao Macedonia Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Micronesia Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Niue Norfolk Island Northern Mariana Islands Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Palestinian Territory Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Pitcairn Islands Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Reunion Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saint Barthelemy Saint Helena Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Martin Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Sint Maarten (Netherlands) Slovakia (Slovak Republic) Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Georgia & S. Sandwich Islands Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Timor-Leste Togo Tokelau Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkey Turkmenistan Turks and Caicos Islands Tuvalu U.S. Virgin Islands U.S. Minor Outlying Islands Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela Vietnam Wallis and Futuna Western Sahara Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe

Are you an travel agent? * Yes No

Destination Interested* Please select Europe USA Canada Africa Australia Asia Central & South America Religious Vacations

Expected Travel Date

From:   

To:   

How did you hear about us? * Please select Search Engine Google Ads Facebook Ads Received an Email

Please provide additional quote details (e.g number of people, age of children – if any, desired travel dates, pre or post nights)

We use your personal information only for the purposes of responding to your requests.

GET A GROUP VACATION QUOTE

Number of travelers? Please select 8-15 Passengers 16-20 21-30 31-40 40+

Type of group: Please select Alumni Bank Continuing Education Family Hospital Incentive Music Non-Profit Parks & Recreation Pre/Post Cruise Religious Senior Center Special Interest/Affinity Sports Student/Youth Theater Travel Club Other

Are you working with a travel agent? Please select Yes No I am a travel agent

Provide when you want to go - Travel Dates or Month and Year?

Name of your Group

Please list the destination(s) to which you're interested in traveling and any additional details

How did you hear about us?: * Please select Search Engine Google Ads Facebook Ads Received an Email

Escorted Cosmos Tours | Logo

Biblical Israel FaithBased Travel Protestant Itinerary (53402024)

Escorted tour details, a 8-day cosmos tours tour starting from $1,999.00.

Biblical Israel FaithBased Travel Protestant Itinerary (53402024)

Dates & Prices

  • What's Included

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation.

Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Cosmos Disclaimer - Indicates that this departure and vacation is available for early booking. Vacation upgrades and/or additions will not be available for early booking, as well as, any extra pre- or post-night pricing. With the exception of Journeys Club discounts, future travel promotions are not applicable and are not retroactive on early bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Please talk to a travel consultant for more details.

All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-888-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.

Escorted Tour Highlights

See Description

Sightseeing Highlights

City Highlights

Title Biblical Israel - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary

Vacation Overview PROTESTANT ITINERARY Reconnect spiritually on this biblical tour of Israel, starting from modern Tel Aviv and ending in the ancient city of Jerusalem. This journey will lead you to the holy places mentioned in the Old Testament and into the footsteps of Jesus as you hear and learn the stories of his ministry, his miracles, and his life. Visit some of the most cherished biblical sites: Megiddo, Tiberias, Nazareth, the valley of the Jordan River, where you can be baptised on select departures. Spend four nights in Jerusalem and visit all the main sights, such as the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Holy Sepulchre, as well as the Jewish Quarter, the Israel Museum, and the Yad Vashem. Collect in prayer at iconic places and learn about ancient cultures in the company of like-minded fellow travelers; this experience will bring your faith to life on this faith-based vacation of a lifetime.

Year Round Offers

  • 10% Discount for Travelers under 18 yrs old
  • Pay $25 Less For Your 2nd & Subsequent Vacations
  • Vacations start as low as $130 a day
  • Lower prices during the low season (October–March)

Cosmos Tours

cosmos tours to israel

Meals Buffet breakfasts daily, 6 dinners.

Grand Beach Hotel , Rating:

Leonardo Tiberias , Rating: Superior Tourist-Class

Bat Sheva Hotel Jerusalem , Rating: First-Class

No current offers.

Similar Escorted Tours

From: $1,999.00

Get A Quote

Fill up the form below to tell us what you're looking for

Copyright © 2024 Atlas Travel Center, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SIGN UP FOR SAVINGS

  • FREE tour planning service & destination advice
  • Exlusive benefits & offers, up to 40% savings *
  • Never any booking fees or hidden charges

Tell us how to reach you to get started.

* Some restrictions apply. Not available with all tour operators. See agent for more details.

Cosmos | Affordable Touring

Experience a world beyond your expectations. Choose from our award-winning vacations on virtually every continent with local favorites and off-the-beaten-path experiences only Globus can share.

We know why you travel. You’d rather have an extra day exploring than a fancy chocolate on your pillow at night. Enjoy hand-selected inclusions and world-class experiences for value-minded travel lovers like you.

Raise your sights and set your sails for the rivers of Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa on an Avalon Waterways cruise. Elevate your cruise experience with fewer passengers, more choices, and endless possibilities.

Header Adventure is Knocking with Cosmos Tours 4

Save $400 per couple on select Cosmos 2024 Europe and North America Tours*

booking window: January 4, 2024 through April 30, 2024

travel window: January 4, 2024 through December 31, 2024

Save $150 per couple on select Cosmos 2024 Europe and North America Tours*

Single supplement waived for select 2024 cosmos europe & north america tours.*.

booking window: September 12, 2023 through July 31, 2024

travel window: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024

Why Travel with Cosmos?

Transportation.

By trains, cable-cars, cruise ships, scenic ferries, or private first-class motorcoaches (most with free Wi-Fi), Cosmos makes getting there half the fun. After all, isn't the journey part of the destination? 

Sightseeing

Our packages include guided sightseeing and scenic highlights that reveal the best of your destination. Enjoy inside visits of the must-see sites with knowledgeable Local Guides who will bring each destination to life.

Accommodations

After a day of traveling you want to relax at a comfortable, clean, and attractive hotel. We select hotels with the best guestrooms (always with a private bathroom), service, and food for the money. See individual itinerary pages for hotels.

When it comes to meals, Cosmos strikes a perfect balance. We include some meals to save you time and money, yet we also leave enough free time so you can sample gastronomic delights on your own.

Personalization with MyCosmos

We build free time into every vacation, so you can eat, shop, and explore as you please. Whether you're into art, music, food, wine, or history, you'll love the freedom to truly personalize your trip with optional excursions.

CosmosGO Mobile App

Our complimentary CosmosGO app was designed to put a world of pre- and on-trip information at your fingertips. Check flight, hotel and transfer information, review your itinerary, and customize your trip with a host of suggestions.

Customer Reviews

Is knocking.

  • Contact an Expert
  • Globus family of brands

A world beyond. Hassle-free planning, regional Tour Directors & Local Guides, Handpicked hotels and inclusions, seamless transportation, VIP access, and rare Local Favourites that go beyond the guidebook. 

Adventure is knocking. Turn “never thought I would” into “glad I did” with a budget-friendly tour that includes all the essentials plus a great mix of included excursions and free time. 

Cruising Elevated. Cruise on Suite Ships with the widest stateroom views from your window-facing bed. Relaxed luxury flows throughout the ship in every detail plus personalise with Classic, Active, and Discovery excursions.

Discover Tours

Ways to travel, trip planning, the cosmos difference, europe and britain, north america, south america, africa and middle east, australia and new zealand.

  • Central and Eastern Europe
  • Scandinavia
  • Switzerland
  • Western Canada
  • Eastern Canada
  • United States
  • Western United States
  • Eastern United States
  • Southern United States
  • South East Asia
  • Israel and Jordan
  • Kenya and Tanzania
  • South Africa
  • New Zealand
  • Explore our Travel Styles

Tour Styles

Go off-the-beaten-path in Europe and North America

Hand-pick your travelling party on a European Private Tour

Experience some of the world's best train journeys

Explore the world with tours of only 20-24 guests

Combine land and sea on a cruise and tour holiday

Tour Themes

Feel rejuvenated and renewed on a Cosmos Faith-based tour

The world's within reach with these value-based tours

Discover some of North America's biggest festivals and events

Taste your way through favourite foodie hotspots

Experience it all on a multi-country tour of Europe

Cosmos makes it easy for solo travellers to see the world

Visit America's most picturesque National Parks

Pay no single supplement on select tours*

20 tours under $2000!

Earn Qantas Points on a Cosmos tour!

Book a second tour and save $100 per couple*

Before You Book

  • Book with Confidence
  • Health & Safety
  • Welcome Back Credit
  • Flights & Transfers

Before You Travel

  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Qantas Frequent Flyer
  • Visa Services

Meet Cosmos

Awaken your inner explorer with Cosmos

Why true travellers tour

Travel in style on a Cosmos tour

Lighting the path to a better tomorrow

Helping UNICEF Australia help the world

Meet the rest of the family

Join the Globus family of brands team

Get Inspired

View our e-brochure

Travel stories to feed the soul

Get the latest news straight to your inbox

Start planning your next holiday

  • Globus Family of Brands
  • Agent portal

Adventure is Knocking

Discover the world with cosmos.

Italy

The World Within Reach

With more than 60 years of sharing the world with value-minded travellers, we’ll help you turn your bucket list into a “better-than-I-dreamed” list. From Europe's grand cathedrals to America’s Grand Canyon, we’ll show you the treasures of the world like only Cosmos can – without spending a king’s ransom.

Just-Right Inclusions

We take care of all the travel essentials, including hand-picked hotels, knowledgeable guides, seamless transportation, and sightseeing at the must-see sites, leaving you to immerse yourself fully in each destination.

Friends in Local Places

It’s not just the places that make a journey incredible, it’s also the people. Cosmos tours include Tour Directors and Local Guides – experts who know the legends and logistics of your destination, sharing the tales that bring the sights and scenes to life.

Explore Your Way

We know there are a dozen different ways you like to explore, which is why Cosmos gives you the freedom and flexibility to go your own way. From undiscovered journeys that explore off-the-beaten-path to multi-country panoramas that tick off Europe’s most iconic sites, Cosmos has a tour to suit every type of traveller.

Cosmos Cares

We’re dedicated to protecting the places we visit. By using environmentally friendly motorcoaches and partnering with preservation and sustainability initiatives, we’re helping ensure the world’s icons will be here to thrill travellers for generations to come.

Discover your next adventure

From the icons of Europe to North America's undiscovered gems, Cosmos delivers adventure you can't afford to miss.

Popular Tours

Check out what's trending..

Qantas Points Logo

Your tour, your way.

Undiscovered tours, train journeys, us national parks.

cosmos tours to israel

Destination Spotlight

Rich histories, medieval villages, soulful cities, and the most breathtaking scenery... discover Ireland in 2024 on an affordable Cosmos tour.

cosmos tours to israel

Packed with adventure, culture, and culinary delights, a Cosmos Japan tour is no ordinary adventure.

cosmos tours to israel

From the bracing coast of Scottish Nova Scotia to the British boulevards of Victoria and the glimmering waters of Banff's Lake Louise, a Cosmos Canada tour offers it all and then some.

cosmos tours to israel

Tour Spotlight

Tours under $2000, highlights of morocco, the best of brazil and argentina.

Discover two of South America's greatest cities—Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires

cosmos tours to israel

HEART OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

Experience this breathtaking scenery and enjoy thrilling experiences as you overnight in Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Victoria, and Vancouver.

Earn Qantas Frequent Flyer Points on your next Cosmos Tour!

Datasoure not set

Sun Sentinel

‘Solidarity trips’ give Israel tourism a…

Share this:.

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window)

Daily e-Edition

Evening e-Edition

  • Election 2024
  • Restaurants
  • Real Estate
  • Things To Do

Florida Jewish Journal Palm Beach Jewish News

‘solidarity trips’ give israel tourism a boost amid war slump.

Volunteers pick citruses in Moshav Shokeda near the Gaza border on Jan. 25, 2024. Photo courtesy of Ariel Konstantyn

(JNS) The Gaza war continues to take a toll on Israel’s tourism industry, with the country seeing only 58,600 tourist visits in January, compared to the 257,400 tourists who visited during the same month last year, marking a 77% decrease.

“The year 2023 was supposed to be the best year for tourism in Israel. We were expecting to break records and exceed 2019’s figures of 4.5 million tourists,” Peleg Lewi, adviser to the Israeli Tourism Ministry, told JNS.

Volunteers pick citruses in Moshav Shokeda near the Gaza border on Jan. 25, 2024. Photo courtesy of Ariel Konstantyn

“On Oct. 6, we had 13,000 tourists enter Israel. However, on Oct. 8, only 26 people landed at [Tel Aviv’s] Ben-Gurion International Airport. The shock was very big,” he said, though he noted that the numbers have been steadily increasing since.

In the aftermath of the Hamas onslaught on southwestern Israel on Oct 7., a new form of tourism, often referred to as “solidarity tourism,” has emerged, with many traveling to Israel independently or as part of an organized tour and joining volunteer activities for the duration of their stay. Currently some 3,000 people land in Israel daily, at least a third of them falling into the solidarity tourism category.

“The most important benefit of solidarity tourism in my view is the moral effect,” said Lewi. “We feel that the world is against us. Having tourists come to meet evacuees, volunteer and visit affected areas is a huge boost to collective morale and strengthens the connection between Israelis and Jewish communities abroad,” he added.

Lewi emphasized the importance of the solidarity tourism phenomenon.

“We are facing a wave of denial. Some think that the atrocities are somehow exaggerated. Each person who comes is another voice, and we need those voices on Instagram, Tik Tok or X, to answer those who oppose Israel’s right to defend itself,” Lewi said.

The Sword of Iron-Israel Volunteer Opportunities Facebook group has been a rich resource for those looking to document their solidarity tourism experience in Israel. The group counts just above 13,000 participants, the majority of whom come to Israel for a relatively short period, use the group to find volunteering opportunities and later share their experiences.

“We kept hearing of a need for a centralized platform featuring volunteering opportunities. We decided to create one,” said Yocheved Ruttenberg, Sword of Iron’s co-founder.

Shortly after the Hamas attacks, Ruttenberg, whose brother serves as an officer in the commando brigade, raised $17,000 and imported 23 duffle bags with equipment for soldiers.

She connected with Hagit Greenberg-Amar and her husband Shay, from Ramat Gan in central Israel, who had been fundraising, purchasing and importing medical and military equipment for soldiers on the front lines.

In the framework of a program that Ruttenberg and Greenberg-Amar launched in partnership with Livnot U’Lehibanot, an Israel experience program, volunteers from abroad can register and pay $200 a week to take part in rebuilding Israel’s south, receiving accommodation, transportation and two meals a day.

Max Rosenthal, who arrived in Israel on Jan. 29 from Columbus, Ohio, to volunteer for four weeks, took part in the Sword of Iron and Livnot U’Lehibanot program to rebuild the south.

“I was based in Sderot and went around towns and villages, painting schools and trying to help prepare the facilities for families about to return with their children,” Rosenthal told JNS.

The Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command last week approved the return of evacuees to many southern Israel communities.

Rosenthal also volunteered with Eran’s Angels, a grassroots volunteer organization located at Expo Tel Aviv Center, which gathers and distributes toiletry essentials and other supplies to displaced families as well as non-perishable goods to soldiers on the front lines. “We said to ourselves that if we were able to help even a dozen people, it would be worth it. Today, over 13,000 people help each other via our group,” Greenberg-Amar told JNS.

Simone Kadden, 74, originally from New York and who currently lives in Madrid, came to Israel to volunteer and used Sword of Iron to organize her trip.

“I felt that it wasn’t enough to watch the news and send checks. I needed to get involved, come to Israel and be with the Jewish people,” Kadden told JNS.

As part of her trip, Kadden guided people through the mock Hamas tunnel at Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square. She picked kohlrabi with Leket Israel, Israel’s leading food rescue organization. She will also be visiting wounded soldiers in hospitals and preparing food for soldiers.

“I wanted to come as an individual and not as part of an organized trip. The group made that possible for me. They pointed out who to get in touch with and opportunities available at the time of my trip,” she added.

The Sword of Iron group comprises 35% Americans who travel to Israel for a short-to-medium period, 33% Israelis as well as 4.4% from the United Kingdom, 4% from Canada, 2.2% from Australia and 1.7% from South Africa.

“We often hear from those who come to Israel that they could not stay away and that their emotional connection led them to travel to Israel and help out,” Yael Yomtov-Emmanuel, the moderator of the Sword of Iron Facebook group, told JNS. “They understand from us that they don’t necessarily have to spend a lot of money on organized tours, they can travel by themselves and allocate this money to charity,” she added.

Ariel Konstantyn, rabbi at the Tel Aviv International Synagogue, received many requests from volunteers coming from abroad to join the synagogue’s volunteering WhatsApp group and take part in volunteer activities.

“The group existed before Oct. 7 but it grew exponentially after the war started,” Konstantyn told JNS. “We currently have over 600 members in our WhatsApp group,” he added.

The congregation organizes farming activities, cultural events for evacuees from the north and south of the country and barbecues and other food for soldiers.

After interrupting flights due to the war, United Airlines, which previously had the highest number of flights to Israel of any American carrier, said it will resume daily nonstop service from Newark, N.J., to Tel Aviv starting on March 6. However, the airline does not plan to restart flights from additional U.S. cities until at least the fall. Delta Airlines is expected to follow suit on May 1. The low-cost airlines are also beginning to return to Israel.

To read more content visit www.jns.org

More in Palm Beach Jewish News

Competition will grant a $1 million prize for technology to fight antisemitism

Competition will grant a $1 million prize for technology to fight antisemitism

Inna Braverman featured in ‘Portraits of Progress: Women Leaders Powering the Global Goals’

Inna Braverman featured in ‘Portraits of Progress: Women Leaders Powering the Global Goals’

Shoah Foundation signs deal with National Library of Israel

Shoah Foundation signs deal with National Library of Israel

Hélène Jawhara Piñer explores the history of Sephardi cuisine

Hélène Jawhara Piñer explores the history of Sephardi cuisine

IMAGES

  1. Cosmos Tours: Biblical Israel With Jordan

    cosmos tours to israel

  2. Biblical Israel

    cosmos tours to israel

  3. Cosmos Tours: Biblical Israel with Jordan

    cosmos tours to israel

  4. Israel & Jordan Tours & Travel

    cosmos tours to israel

  5. 2021 Tours to Jerusalem

    cosmos tours to israel

  6. Cosmos Tours: Holy Land Discovery with Jordan

    cosmos tours to israel

COMMENTS

  1. Tours in Israel

    8 Day Tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Reconnect spiritually on this biblical tour of Israel, starting from modern Tel Aviv and ending in the ancient city of Jerusalem. This journey will lead you to the holy places mentioned in the Old Testament and into the footsteps of Jesus as you hear and learn the stories of his ministry, his miracles, and ...

  2. Tours to Jerusalem

    8 Day Tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The roots of your faith will come to life on this extraordinary journey through Israel. Starting from Tel Aviv, visit some of the main archaeological, historical, and biblical sites, and follow in the footsteps of Jesus as you learn more about His life and ministry.

  3. Cosmos Tours Israel

    Cosmos Tours Tours IsraelWith Cosmos volume buys plus our low Cosmos prices you can save up to 30% versus doing the same itinerary on your own. At... Cosmos Tours Israel - All 2024 Vacations with - 4506 Reviews - AffordableTours

  4. Tours to the Holy Land

    11 Day Tour from Tel Aviv to Amman. Reconnect spiritually on this biblical tour of Israel and Jordan, starting from modern Tel Aviv and ending in the ancient city of Amman. This journey will lead you to the holy places mentioned in the Old Testament and into the footsteps of Jesus as you hear and learn the stories of his ministry, his miracles ...

  5. Tour Detail

    FROM. AUD. $2,999.00 pp*. Dates & Prices. Reconnect spiritually on this biblical tour of Israel, starting from modern Tel Aviv and ending in the ancient city of Jerusalem. This journey will lead you to the holy places mentioned in the Old Testament and into the footsteps of Jesus as you hear and learn the stories of his ministry, his miracles ...

  6. Tours to Jerusalem

    This extraordinary Israel tour is designed for value-minded travellers. Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travelers in mind.

  7. Cosmos Middle East Tours

    Results: 4 results. Join Cosmos on one of 4 tours through Israel and Jordan this season. August, September and October are the most popular months to begin your tour and Cosmos have 166 trips departing between July 2024 and December 2025.

  8. Tours in Israel

    From here, travel to the archaeological site of Megiddo, an age-old fortified town and site of the Battle of Armageddon in the End of Times, according to the Bible. Stay overnight in the lakeside city of Tiberias. Today's Distance: 117 mi / 188 km. Breakfast.

  9. Holy Land Discovery

    11 Days Tel Aviv Amman. Operated By: Cosmos. From 4,262. Save 92. Book online and enjoy exclusive savings with Global Journeys on Cosmos's 8 Day Holy Land Discovery beginning your journey in Tel Aviv and travelling through to Jerusalem. 2024 & 2025 season departures.

  10. Biblical Israel

    Holy Land Discovery with Jordan. 11 Days Tel Aviv Amman. Operated By: Cosmos. From 3,316. Save 1,033. Book online and enjoy exclusive savings with Global Journeys on Cosmos's 8 Day Biblical Israel beginning your journey in Tel Aviv and travelling through to Jerusalem. 2024 & 2025 season departures.

  11. Biblical Israel 2024 by Cosmos with 9 Tour Reviews (Code: 5340|8

    Start in Tel Aviv and end in Jerusalem! With the In-depth Cultural tour Biblical Israel 2024, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Tel Aviv, Israel and 15 other destinations in Asia. Biblical Israel 2024 includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Day 1 Arrive In Tel Aviv, Israel.

  12. Cosmos Tours

    Cosmos Tours - Tour name Description Days Retail From Map; 5340: Biblical Israel - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary 8 Day Tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem 8 $1,839.00: 5320: Holy Land Discovery - Faith-Based Travel - Catholic Itinerary 8 Day Tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

  13. Religious Tour of the Biblical Israel

    Embark on your 8-day tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem with Cosmos and connect spiritually on this biblical tour of Israel. Destinations. Europe; Australia and New Zealand; North America; ... My Account; Agent portal; Globus family of brands; Travel Blog; A world beyond. Hassle-free planning, regional Tour Directors & Local Guides, Handpicked ...

  14. Cosmos Tours Biblical Israel

    Cosmos Biblical Israel - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary (5340) 8 Day Tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem . PROTESTANT ITINERARY Reconnect spiritually on this biblical tour of Israel, starting from modern Tel Aviv and ending in the ancient city of Jerusalem. This journey will lead you to the holy places mentioned in the Old Testament and ...

  15. Tour Detail

    Israel and Jordan Kenya and Tanzania Morocco South Africa Australia and New Zealand. Australia New Zealand Ways to Travel. Ways to Travel ... Feel rejuvenated and renewed on a Cosmos Faith-based tour. Affordable Adventures The world's within reach with these value-based tours.

  16. Holy Land Discovery

    With the In-depth Cultural tour Holy Land Discovery - Faith-Based Travel - Catholic Itinerary, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Tel Aviv, Israel and 9 other destinations in Asia. Holy Land Discovery - Faith-Based Travel - Catholic Itinerary includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport.

  17. Israel & Jordan Tours

    Hidden Worlds & Sacred Sights. Experience moving sites and celebrated landscapes on a Cosmos Israel & Jordan tour. Travel back in time in Israel, where Jewish, Christian and Islamic traditions have dug deep roots. Explore Caesarea and its Roman Theatre, sail on the waters of the Sea of Galilee, and walk in the footsteps of Jesus in Jerusalem.

  18. Religious Pilgrimages

    For more than 50 years, Cosmos has offered value-minded travelers the most affordable travel packages to the world's more fascinating places. Now, you can also make your dream of an enriching and engaging faith-based vacation an amazing reality with Cosmos value-based religious pilgrimages to Europe's most inspiring and iconic religious sites ...

  19. Biblical Israel with Jordan

    Some tours require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Cosmos). Ignite your faith on an Israel & Jordan religious tour with Cosmos. Explore Petra, Amman, Nazareth, & more. Request a Quote or Call 1800 425 3575.

  20. Cosmos

    Read 2,907 tour reviews and get the best prices on all tours by Cosmos. Real reviews from past travellers.

  21. Biblical Israel FaithBased Travel Protestant Itinerary (53402024)

    Discover Cosmos Tours's "Biblical Israel FaithBased Travel Protestant Itinerary (53402024)" - A(n) 8-Day Escorted Cosmos Tours Experience Starting From $1,999.00. ... Tour Operator: Cosmos Tours Tour Code: 5340-2024 Number Of Days: 8 Starting Price: $1,999.00 Call Now To Speak With A Tour Expert: 1-888-942-3301. Dates & Prices; Highlights;

  22. Guided Tours

    Save $400 per couple on select Cosmos 2024 Europe and North America Tours*. booking window: January 4, 2024 through April 30, 2024. travel window: January 3, 2024 through December 30, 2024. view details.

  23. Tours and Holiday Packages with Cosmos Tours

    The World Within Reach. With more than 60 years of sharing the world with value-minded travellers, we'll help you turn your bucket list into a "better-than-I-dreamed" list. From Europe's grand cathedrals to America's Grand Canyon, we'll show you the treasures of the world like only Cosmos can - without spending a king's ransom.

  24. 'Solidarity trips' give Israel tourism a boost

    The Sword of Iron group comprises 35% Americans who travel to Israel for a short-to-medium period, 33% Israelis as well as 4.4% from the United Kingdom, 4% from Canada, 2.2% from Australia and 1.7 ...