Includes Air, Hotel, Meals & Daily Tours to Israel’s Most Sacred Sites

New York, NY – June 3, 2008 – For 60 years, millions of travelers have begun their life-changing faith experience on EL AL, the national airline of Israel.  EL AL is now offering an incredibly priced all-inclusive travel package, which includes tours to must-see historical and religious sites in Israel.

Passengers can fly EL AL roundtrip, nonstop from New York (JFK/Newark) to Israel on state-of-the-art 777 and 747-400 aircraft with personal TV screens at every seat, spend seven nights in a first class hotel, experience daily tours which visit the most significant holy sites throughout the country and enjoy a delicious traditional Israeli buffet breakfast plus lunch or dinner daily. Depending on the travel dates, the total price range of this all inclusive package is between $1,910 and $2,440 per person. Tour departures are offered on Wednesdays from New York (JFK/Newark), now through February 2009. 

EL AL is a partner with many leading domestic airlines, providing quick and easy connections from anywhere in the USA to the nonstop EL AL flight to Israel.

In Israel, daily tours visit the most important historical and religious sites throughout the country which include Jerusalem, Nazareth, the Jordan River, Masada, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, and more.  Tours also include stops at the most popular attractions in Tel Aviv, at the Dead Sea and along the Mediterranean. 

The package includes such notable experiences as touring the Church of the Annunciation and Mary’s Well in Nazareth before driving along the shores of the Sea of Galilee and seeing the multi-layered mound of Megiddo where the impressive remains from the age of the Biblical Kings can be found.  Travelers will be astounded by the enormity of Massada, which they can ascend by cable car to see the fortress that was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. 

A religious journey would not be complete without an in-depth exploration of Jerusalem where travelers can visit the Room of the Last Supper and the Church of the Nativity.  Walk through the gates of the Old City and the Via Dolorosa. Explore the New City of Jerusalem and the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, Yad Vashem (a museum dedicated to the memory of the six million Jews killed in the Holocaust), and so much more!

An attractively priced optional extension to Jordan is possible. Passengers also have the option to relax in Israel on their own before joining the Israel Holy Land tour or their trip can be extended after the tour to revisit their favorite sites. 

“By offering this all-inclusive 7 night Holy Land Discovery package, EL AL is responding to the increasing ‘faith travel’ trend in the U.S.A.,” said Offer Gat, EL AL CEO, North and Central America.  “As the national airline, we know how to make every journey to Israel something special with memories that will last a life time. When flying EL AL, all our passengers experience warm Israeli hospitality as well as the service and dedication of our English speaking Israeli crew members.”

From New York (JFK/Newark), EL AL offers up to 22 nonstop flights every week to Israel.  To book this special package or to receive more information, passengers should call EL AL at 800-516-2323 or 312-516-3525 or visit www.elal.com/partners for a list of preferred EL AL tour operators. 

Package is subject to availability and must be ticketed in “H” Coach Class at least 3 weeks prior to departure.  Single supplement is available.  Up to $84.30 applicable taxes not included. (These taxes include the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per U.S. enplanement, up to $5 one-way and $10 roundtrip.)  Cancellation/change penalties and other restrictions may apply.

About EL AL

EL AL, Israel's national airline, offers the most nonstop flights between New York (JFK/Newark) and Israel and the only nonstop service from Miami and Los Angeles.

EL AL is the only airline with First Class service on nonstop flights between the U.S.A and Israel.  EL AL flies to more than 40 destinations worldwide from Israel and to many additional destinations via partnership agreements with other airlines.  EL AL has annual revenues of about $1.8 billion and carries approximately 1.8 million passengers annually.  Your Israel experience begins the moment you board EL AL.  EL AL embodies Israel’s values of innovation and caring and the promise of a genuine Israeli welcome.

EL AL. It’s not just an airline. It’s Israel.