Itinerary
- Day 1
Tel Aviv
You'll arrive in Israel and get settled into your hotel in Tel Aviv. An airport transfer is available if you want it, though there's an extra charge for that service. This gives you time to rest up after your flight and get oriented to the city.
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer service
- Day 2
Tel Aviv to Acre
Starting from Tel Aviv, you'll head north along the coast to Caesarea where you can walk through Roman ruins, check out the ancient theatre and aqueduct. From there, the route takes you to Muhraka for views across the Jezreel Valley, then to Megiddo's archaeological site to see the water system. You'll stop in Acre to wander the UNESCO Old City, visit the Crusader underground crypt, browse the local market and harbor. By evening you'll reach Kinar Galilee Hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Caesarea Roman excavations, theatre and aqueduct
- Visit Muhraka site with views of Jezreel valley
- Visit Megiddo archaeological excavations and water supply system
- Explore Acre Old City (UNESCO heritage site), Crusader City and crypt
- Walk through local market and harbor in Acre
Landmarks/POIs Caesarea Muhraka Megiddo Acre Old City Crusader City and Crypt - Day 3
Sea of Galilee Region
This morning starts with a tour of Tiberias, and then you'll take a boat out on the Sea of Galilee to visit the Yigal Alon center and see the ancient 1st-century Jesus boat. After that, you'll head to Capernaum to see the remains of a 2nd-century synagogue, then stop at Tabgha to view the Church of Multiplication with its 4th-century mosaic floor. Before heading back to the hotel, you'll visit Mount of Beatitudes, tour Banias Springs and explore the Golan Heights. You'll return to Kinar Galilee Hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Tiberias city tour
- Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
- Visit Yigal Alon center to see the Jesus boat
- Visit Capernaum synagogue remains
- Visit Tabgha and Church of Multiplication with mosaic floor
- Visit Mount of Beatitudes
- Tour Banias Springs and Golan Heights
Landmarks/POIs Sea of Galilee Yigal Alon center Capernaum Tabgha Church of Multiplication Mount of Beatitudes Banias Springs Golan Heights - Day 4
Cana to Jerusalem
You'll drive to Cana to visit the Wedding Church, the site connected to Jesus's first miracle. From there, continue to Nazareth where you can explore the Church of Annunciation, Joseph's workshop, and Mary's well. Later you'll stop at the Yardenit baptismal site on the Jordan River, then head to Beit Shean to see the newly excavated Roman city and amphitheatre. The day finishes with a drive through the Jordan Valley and into Jerusalem for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Cana Wedding Church
- Visit Church of Annunciation in Nazareth
- Visit Joseph's workshop in Nazareth
- Visit Mary's well in Nazareth
- Visit Yardenit baptismal site on the Jordan River
- Visit Beit Shean Roman city and amphitheatre
Landmarks/POIs Cana Wedding Church Church of Annunciation Joseph's workshop Mary's well Yardenit Beit Shean - Day 5
Jerusalem
You'll start from Mount of Olives to take in the panoramic city views, then visit the Church of All Nations. Next, head to Mount Zion to see King David's Tomb and the Last Supper room. After that, you'll enter the Old City and walk the ancient Roman Cardo road, moving through the Jewish and Christian quarters while viewing the Temple Mount. From there, you'll walk the Via Dolorosa past the oriental bazaar to reach the Church of Holy Sepulchre. The day wraps up at the peaceful Garden Tomb.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Mount of Olives panoramic view
- Visit Church of All Nations
- Visit King David's Tomb
- Visit Last Supper room on Mount Zion
- Walk through Cardo (ancient Roman road)
- Explore Jewish and Christian quarters
- View Temple Mount
- Walk Via Dolorosa
- Walk through oriental Bazaar
- Visit Church of Holy Sepulchre
- Visit Garden Tomb
Landmarks/POIs Mount of Olives Church of All Nations King David's Tomb Last Supper room (Room of Last Supper) Mount Zion Old City of Jerusalem Cardo Temple Mount Via Dolorosa Church of Holy Sepulchre Garden Tomb - Day 6
Jerusalem to Bethlehem and Return
Beginning in Ein Karem, you'll visit the Church of Visitation, then head to Yad Vashem to explore the Holocaust memorial. After that, you'll spend time at the Israel Museum, checking out the Shrine of the Book (which houses the Dead Sea scrolls) and viewing a miniature model of the Second Temple Jerusalem. Later in the day, you'll travel to Bethlehem to visit Shepherds' Field and the Church of Nativity in Manger Square before returning to Jerusalem for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Church of Visitation in Ein Karem
- Visit Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial
- Visit Israel Museum
- Visit Shrine of the Book with Dead Sea scrolls
- View miniature model of Second Temple Jerusalem
- Visit Shepherds' Field in Bethlehem
- Visit Church of Nativity in Bethlehem
Landmarks/POIs Ein Karem Church of Visitation Yad Vashem Israel Museum Shrine of the Book Bethlehem Shepherds' Field Manger Square Church of Nativity - Day 7
Dead Sea Region
You'll drive through the Judean Hills to reach Qumran caves, where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered. From there, continue along the Dead Sea shores to Massada. You'll take the cable car up to King Herod's mountain fortress and tour the walls, water cistern and palace remains before heading back down. To finish the day, you'll go to the Dead Sea to float in the mineral-rich water and apply the therapeutic mud. The return drive brings you back to Jerusalem.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Qumran caves where Dead Sea scrolls were found
- Ascend Massada by cable car
- Tour Massada fortress including walls, water cistern and Herod's Palace
- Descend Massada by cable car
- Float in the Dead Sea
- Experience Dead Sea mineral mud
Landmarks/POIs Qumran caves Dead Sea Massada Herod's Palace - Day 8
Departure
You'll depart Israel today. An airport transfer service is available if you'd like it, though there is an additional fee for that option.
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer service
