Israel: The Royal Tour is an unprecedented tour inside the country, an up-close journey with a very special guide: the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu. The latest in the Royal Tour series hosted by CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg.
Highlights of the tour include the following locations:
The Red Sea – The Red Sea is shared by Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt – and it is both a place of beauty and strategic economic significance. Netanyahu and Greenberg explore the Dolphin Reef and have interactions with the dolphins that live there, but are not captive.
Rosh Hanikra – Netanyahu takes Greenberg to the stunning grottoes of Rosh Hanikra and shares a very special history of his time there in the Israeli army.
Jordan River – It is the most famous baptism sight in the world, but the Jordan River is also a place for fun, as the Prime Minister and Greenberg raft down the river together.
Jerusalem – The most contested piece of real estate in the world, Jerusalem is home to the holy sites for three of the world’s major religions. Netanyahu takes Greenberg in, above and under the city. From the Citadel to the Western Wall, to the oldest active cemetery in the world to the Kotel tunnels. And, of course, inside the old city.
Technion – Israel is not only a land of vast cultural history; but one of cutting-edge innovation. Netanyahu takes Greenberg into Israel’s prime center for science and technology and an inside look at the latest inventions.
Tel Aviv – This is a city that has exploded onto the world’s cultural scene, and now boasts a world class nightlife — and an average age of thirty.
Masada– For the Jewish people, few places hold the symbolic and emotional significance as Masada. Netanyahu and Greenberg head to the top of Masada to hear the whole story of determination, sacrifice and historic victory.
Dead Sea – The lowest point in the world, the Dead Sea’s high-salt content gives it a natural buoyancy and provides the perfect setting to end the journey.
