Itinerary
- Day 1
Jerusalem
Start from Mt. Scopus to take in the panoramic views of Jerusalem before heading into the Old City. You'll walk through the major religious sites, stopping at the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. After that, follow the Via Dolorosa and trace the path of Jesus through the narrow streets. By midday, grab lunch in the Old City bazaar where you can try local food and browse through shops. Later in the afternoon, head to Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum to learn about this important historical site before the day ends.
- Start point
- Israel (Most of the hotels in Tel Aviv (06:30) and Jerusalem (07:40), 06:30 - 07:40)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic view from Mt. Scopus
- Walk through Jewish Quarter
- View the Byzantine Cardo
- Visit Western Wall
- Walk along Via Dolorosa
- Visit Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum
Optional Activities
- Walk through Old City bazaar (shopping)
Landmarks Mt. Scopus Garden of Gethsemane Church of All Nations Kidron Valley Jewish Quarter Byzantine Cardo Western Wall Via Dolorosa Church of the Holy Sepulchre Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum - Day 2
Jericho to Bethlehem
Travel down below sea level to reach the Biblical city of Jericho near the Dead Sea. You'll see Zachaeus' sycamore tree and learn about the Battle of Jericho's history. From there, continue to Qasr al-Yahud on the Jordan River, the baptismal site where you can spend time reflecting. After lunch, head to Bethlehem and visit the Church of Nativity and Church of St. Catherine. These two churches hold significant religious importance, so you'll want to take your time exploring both before evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Zachaeus' sycamore tree
- Visit Qasr al-Yahud on the Jordan River
- Visit Church of Nativity
- Tour underground tombs and shrines of Church of St. Catherine
- View the Holy Grotto
Optional Activities
- Learn about the Battle of Jericho
- Drive past Mt. Temptation
Landmarks Jericho Zachaeus' Sycamore Tree Mt. Temptation Qasr al-Yahud Jordan River Manger Square Church of Nativity Church of St. Catherine Holy Grotto - Day 3
Dead Sea and Masada
Head through the Judean Hills toward the lowest point on Earth at the Dead Sea. Take a cable car up to Masada and explore King Herod's ancient palace-fortress, learning about its history and significance. On the way back down, you'll pass the Ein Gedi oasis and stop at Qumran. Later in the day, head to a Dead Sea beach where you can float in the mineral-rich water and relax after all the walking and sightseeing you've done.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel through Judean Hills past Inn of the Good Samaritan
- Cable car to Masada summit
- Tour Masada palace-fortress
- Visit Ein Gedi oasis
- Visit Dead Sea beach
- Relax and float in Dead Sea water
Optional Activities
- Visit Qumran
Landmarks Inn of the Good Samaritan Masada Ein Gedi Qumran Dead Sea - Day 4
Golan Heights and Sea of Galilee
Travel through the Plain of Armageddon and Megiddo on your way north to the Galilee region. From there, ascend into the Golan Heights where you'll see forests, farmlands, and vineyards covering the hillsides. Stop at the hot springs to relax your feet, then head to Shalom Observatory for views of the Sea of Galilee. You'll tour the Talmudic village at Katzrin to see how people lived in ancient times, and finish by visiting the abandoned Syrian bunkers on Mount Bental for a different perspective on the region's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel through Plain of Armageddon
- Visit Megiddo
- Cross Jordan River
- Ascend Golan Heights
- Visit Hamat Gader hot springs
- Visit Shalom Observatory
- View Sea of Galilee from observatory
- Tour Talmudic village at Katzrin
- Visit Golan Antiquities Museum
- Visit Mount Bental with Syrian bunkers
Landmarks Plain of Armageddon Megiddo Jordan River Golan Heights Hamat Gader Shalom Observatory Sea of Galilee Katzrin Golan Antiquities Museum Mount Bental - Day 5
Galilee Region
Drive north along the coastal road, passing through the Plain of Armageddon and the Megiddo area. You'll pause at Mt. Precipice for some time to take in the views and learn about its significance. After that, head into Nazareth to explore the churches there. Later, travel to the Sea of Galilee shore and visit Capernaum and the Church of the Multiplication. You'll pass through Tiberias and stop at the Yardenit baptismal site before making your way back, going past Mt. Tabor as you return.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel along coastal road
- Visit Mt. Precipice
- Tour Church of Annunciation
- Tour Church of St. Joseph
- Visit Cana
- Travel along Sea of Galilee shore
- View Mt. of Beatitudes
- Visit Capernaum
- Visit Church of the Multiplication
- Pass Tiberias
- Visit Yardenit baptismal site
Optional Activities
- Pass Mt. Tabor
Landmarks Plain of Armageddon Megiddo Mt. Precipice Nazareth Church of Annunciation Church of St. Joseph Cana Sea of Galilee Mt. of Beatitudes Capernaum Church of the Multiplication Tiberias Yardenit Mt. Tabor - Day 6
Coastal Israel
Start with Israel's northern coast, beginning in Caesarea where you can walk through the ancient Roman port city. From there, head to Haifa to see the terraced Baha'i Gardens terracing down the hillside. Continue north to Rosh HaNikra at Israel's northernmost coastline and walk through the white sea caves carved into the cliffs. End your day in Acre, the Crusader city where you can see structures from the 12th century through the British Mandate Period, giving you layers of history all in one place.
- End point
- Israel (Most of the hotels in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv at 17:30-19:00, 17:30 - 19:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour ancient Roman port city of Caesarea
- Visit Baha'i Gardens in Haifa
- Walk through white sea caves of Rosh HaNikra
- Visit Crusader city of Acre
- Explore 12th century structures
- Explore Ottoman era structures
- Explore British Mandate Period structures
Landmarks Caesarea Haifa Baha'i Gardens Rosh HaNikra Acre
