This Fascinating Israel Tour offers a captivating journey through Israel’s spiritual, historical, and modern landmarks. Begin in Jerusalem, exploring the Old City’s Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the vibrant Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Armenian quarters, followed by the Mount of Olives, Israel Museum’s Dead Sea Scrolls, Yad Vashem, Mahane Yehuda Market, the Knesset, and the First Station. Continue to the Jordan River for its biblical significance, then immerse in the serene beauty of Galilee, visiting the Sea of Galilee and sites like Capernaum and Tabgha. Discover Haifa’s stunning Baha’i Gardens and historic Acre’s Crusader-era old city. Explore Nazareth’s Basilica of the Annunciation and Caesarea’s Roman ruins, including its ancient amphitheater and aqueduct. Conclude in vibrant Tel Aviv, strolling along its beaches, Bauhaus architecture, and lively Jaffa Old Port, blending modernity with history. This tour includes an extra free day in Tel Aviv with the option to tour Dead Sea and Masada on the free day.
Important: For flights arriving in Israel between 23:00 PM & 06:00 AM, a mandatory transfer supplement of USD 75 per passenger will apply. For individual passengers the mandatory supplement is USD $150.
Please message us directly if you are interested in a private tour version of this tour.
Notes on Private Supplement:
- Tours with 14 or less passengers may have a guide/driver.
- Departure dates are the same as the Regular tour
dates.
- Visit to Bethlehem included (with lunch).
3 nights of accommodation with breakfast included in Jerusalem. 2 nights of accommodation with breakfast included at Haifa. 2 nights of accommodation with breakfast included in Tel Aviv.
5 days of excursion by bus or minibus with an English-speaking guide.
Transfers between hotels, borders, and airports are with an English-speaking driver only. There is NO English-speaking guide or escort.
Entrance fees to places of visit according to the program.
Visas and/or border and/or airport taxes are not included
Tips in Israel are recommended: Guide USD 4 and Driver USD 3 per day per passenger, to be paid on-site.
Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport. Transfer to Jerusalem. Accommodation in
Jerusalem. Dinner not included.
After breakfast, departure to the Mount of Olives for a magnificent view of the
city. Continue to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations.
Proceed to the Old City to visit the Western Wall. Then, walk the Via Dolorosa to
the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Visit Mount
Zion, where the Tomb of King David, the Cenacle (site of the Last Supper),
and the Dormition Abbey are located. Continue to the western part of the city
to visit the Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem’s most famous market, where
you can experience a true variety of Israeli cuisine. The market’s main charm,
in addition to its products, is the intercultural atmosphere in its bustling stalls.
Accommodation in Jerusalem. Dinner not included.
Optional Night Out of the Sound and Light Show at the Tower of
David: 4,000 years of Jerusalem’s history are reflected in a fascinating
audiovisual show, illuminated by impressive virtual reality images
projected onto the walls of the Tower of David complex. This can be
done on Monday or Tuesday, depending on availability.
After breakfast, drive to the Temple Mount (visit per possibility). Continue to
the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are
displayed, and view the Model of Jerusalem in Jesus’ time. Panoramic tour of
the New City and the Knesset (Israeli Parliament). Proceed to the picturesque
neighborhood of Ein Karem to visit the Church of St. John the Baptist. Continue
to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum and Memorial. Accommodation in
Jerusalem. Dinner not included.
Optional Bethlehem*: Visit Bethlehem with lunch (included), visit the
Church of the Nativity, the Grotto of the Nativity, and the 14-pointed
Star (the site of Jesus’ birth). Return to Jerusalem.
Note: It is highly recommended to book the Optional Bethlehem tour at
least a week in advance.
After breakfast, drive to the Sea of Galilee. Pass by Jericho Oasis, where you
will enjoy a panoramic view of the Mount of Temptation and the Dead Sea.
Arrive at Yardenit, the traditional site for Baptism in the Jordan River, and
continue for an exciting boat trip on the Sea of Galilee. Proceed to the Mount
of Beatitudes, the site of the Sermon on the Mount. Visit Tabgha, the site of the
Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes, and Capernaum, where the Ancient
Synagogue and St. Peter’s House are located. Continue around the Sea of
Galilee to Haifa. Accommodation in Haifa. Dinner not included.
After breakfast, drive to Acre and visit the ancient Crusader Fortress. Continue
to Nazareth to visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and St. Joseph’s Workshop.
Proceed to a winery in the Galilee area for a wine tasting in this region, known
for producing the best wines in Israel. Return to Haifa. Continue to Mount
Carmel, view the Bahá’í Temple and its Persian Gardens, enjoy a panoramic
view of the city and port. Accommodation in Haifa. Dinner not included.
After breakfast, drive along the Mediterranean Sea to Caesarea Maritima,
the ancient Roman capital, we will visit the Theater, the Crusader city, and
the Roman Aqueduct. Arrive to Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Enjoy a Panoramic bus tour
of Rothschild Street and the picturesque Neve Tzedek neighborhood, where
we will visit the HaCarmel Market, known for its fresh products, clothing, and
authentic restaurants. We will head to Jaffa, one of the oldest ports in the
world. Enjoy free time at the Flea Market and its numerous art galleries, crafts,
and jewelry. Alternatively, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation in Tel Aviv.
Dinner not included.
After breakfast, free day. Accommodation in Tel Aviv. Dinner not included.
Optional Masada and the Dead Sea: Drive to the Dead Sea region, one of the
lowest places on earth. Cable car ascent to Masada, the last Jewish stronghold
in their fight against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod’s Palace, and
the Ancient Synagogue. Free time to enjoy a swim in the therapeutic waters of
the Dead Sea. Return to Tel Aviv.
Note: The Optional Masada and Dead Sea tour must be booked at least
one week in advance.
After breakfast, transfer to Ben Gurion Airport at the designated time for
departure.