Perillo Launches Israel Program

Longtime Italy specialist Perillo Tours is expanding into Israel. Starting in 2009, Woodcliff Lake, N.J.-based Perillo will offer 26 Israel departures between Mar. 2 and Dec. 7.

The 10-day/eight-night itinerary will include five nights in Jerusalem, two in Tiberas and one in Tel Aviv. The tour is priced at $2,249 per person, land only, with an $800 single supplement. The price includes breakfast daily, three luncheons, all dinners, complimentary wine with dinner, all sightseeing and transfers.

Highlights of the tour include the Mount of Olives outside Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and the Sea of Galilee. Accommodations will be at the Renaissance Jerusalem Royal Wing, Golden Tulip Club Tiberias and the Deluxe Carlton Hotel Tel Aviv.