Journey Through Israel

Oct. 21–31, 2023

Tour Operator: Orbridge

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Easy: Minimal walking is required. Typically, involves cruising by ship. Suitable for travelers with limited mobility. Optional excursions may require a higher activity level.

Moderate: Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.

Active: Extensive walking required. Typically, three or more miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain, and/or with multiple stairs. May include optional activities such as biking, kayaking, or hiking and included destinations with high altitudes. Excellent health is required to take full advantage of the tour's inclusions.

Highly Active: Extensive walking and intense daily physical activity required. Appropriate for people who lead very active lives. Trip activities will be at a higher intensity and a more vigorous pace and may include activities such as biking, hiking at high altitudes and for long distances, white water rafting, and kayaking. A pre-trip physical training program is highly recommended and strongly encouraged.

To fully enjoy your tour experience, it is important to be in good health regardless of the tour's activity level. Please use your best discretion when deciding which group tour is right for you as your ability will have an impact on other participants. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the UW Alumni Tours office.

Activity Level: Moderate

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Join us on a trip of a lifetime to the Holy Land of Israel. From the scorching sands of the Judean Desert to the salty buoyancy of the Dead Sea, from grand remnants of Ancient Rome in Caesarea Maritima to the most humble aspects of Nazareth, we will have so many incredible opportunities to explore, learn and sample all that Israel has to offer, both as Jesus’ homeland as well as a thriving nation with a strong alliance to the West.

Highlights

• Visit Israel and the West Bank, learning from Israelis and Palestinians and engaging with multiple perspectives to shed light on a complex region.
• Gain a balanced perspective and see sacred sites of the three major monotheistic faiths: Christianity, Islam and Judaism.
• Peruse the extensive archaeological ruins at Beit She’an, including a 7,000-seat Roman amphitheater and a Byzantine bathhouse.
• Spend a full day exploring Jerusalem’s Old City, its highlights including the Western Wall, Dome of the Rock, Via Dolorosa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
• Learn about life in Palestine at Tent of Nations, an educational and environmental family farm

Optional Post-Tour Extension

A five-night visit Jordan to see Petra and other historical wonders.

Program Itinerary is subject to change. See final brochure for complete details.

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