Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Jerusalem
You'll land in Israel and head to your hotel to get settled. From there, the afternoon and evening are yours to explore on your own schedule. Try some local street food at one of the markets, walk around the beach area, or just relax at your accommodation. Our team can point you toward specific spots if you'd like suggestions for how to spend your time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore local street food
- Visit bustling markets
- Relax on the beach
- Day 2
Jerusalem Old City and Holocaust Memorial
Start the day with views across Jerusalem from Mt. Scopus, then drive down through the Garden of Gethsemane and Kidron Valley to reach the Old City. You'll walk through the Jewish Quarter to see the Byzantine Cardo and stand at the Western Wall. After that, you'll retrace Jesus' steps along the Via Dolorosa toward the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. By lunchtime, check out the bazaar, then later visit Yad VaShem Holocaust Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the Old City)
Included Activities
- Panoramic view from Mt. Scopus
- Visit Garden of Gethsemane
- Walk through Jewish Quarter and see Byzantine Cardo
- Visit Western Wall
- Walk Via Dolorosa
- Visit Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Walk through Old City bazaar
- Visit Yad VaShem Holocaust Museum
Landmarks/POIs 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 3
Jerusalem In the Footsteps of Jesus
This morning head to the Mount of Olives to visit the Church of Ascension, Church of Pater Noster, and Dominus Flevit. From there, you'll see the Church of All Nations and walk through the Garden of Gethsemane. Later, check out the Pools of Bethesda before entering the Old City to visit the Church of St. Anne and Convent of the Sisters of Zion. You'll then walk the Via Dolorosa again to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to see where Jesus was crucified and buried.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Church of Ascension
- Visit Church of Pater Noster
- Visit Dominus Flevit
- Visit Church of All Nations
- Explore Garden of Gethsemane
- See Pools of Bethesda
- Walk into Old City of Jerusalem
- Visit Church of St. Anne
- Visit Convent of the Sisters of Zion
- Walk Via Dolorosa
- Visit Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Visit Jesus' burial tomb
Landmarks/POIs Mount of Olives Church of Ascension Church of Pater Noster Dominus Flevit Church of All Nations Garden of Gethsemane Pools of Bethesda Church of St. Anne Convent of the Sisters of Zion Via Dolorosa Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Day 4
Jericho and Bethlehem
Travel south below sea level toward Jericho near the Dead Sea. You'll stop at Zachaeus' sycamore tree and learn about the Battle of Jericho, then pass by Mt. Temptation and reach Qasr al-Yahud on the Jordan River where John baptized Jesus. Next, head to Bethlehem and arrive at Manger Square. You'll tour the underground tombs and shrines of the Church of St. Catherine and visit the Holy Grotto in the Church of Nativity where Jesus was born.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Zachaeus' sycamore tree
- Learn about Battle of Jericho
- Visit Qasr al-Yahud on Jordan River
- Tour underground tombs and shrines of Church of St. Catherine
- Visit Holy Grotto of Church of Nativity
Landmarks/POIs Jericho Mt. Temptation Qasr al-Yahud Manger Square Church of St. Catherine Church of Nativity - Day 5
Masada and Dead Sea
Head south through the Judean Hills, passing the Inn of the Good Samaritan on your way to the lowest point on Earth. Take a cable car up to Masada, the palace-fortress built by King Herod over 2,000 years ago, and walk through the site. After that, drive through the desert past the Ein Gedi oasis and Qumran to reach one of the best Dead Sea beaches, where you'll have time to float and relax in the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car to Masada summit
- Tour Masada palace-fortress
- Spend time at Dead Sea beach relaxing and floating
Landmarks/POIs Inn of the Good Samaritan Masada Ein Gedi Qumran Dead Sea - Day 6
Aqaba and Wadi Rum
Catch a short flight from Ben Gurion Airport to Ramon Airport near Eilat, then begin your time in Aqaba by walking through the charming streets. Visit the 16th-century Mamluk Castle for views of Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. You'll have free time at a private beach with boating, snorkeling, a pool, and Jacuzzi available. Later, take a jeep tour through Wadi Rum desert to see the rock formations like the Seven Pillars of Wisdom and watch the sunset there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Ben Gurion Airport to Ramon Airport
- Wander Aqaba's charming streets
- Visit 16th-century Mamluk Castle
- Free time at private beach
- Jeep tour of Wadi Rum desert
- Marvel at Seven Pillars of Wisdom rock formation
- Experience Wadi Rum sunset
Optional Activities
- Boating at private beach
- Snorkeling at private beach
Landmarks/POIs Ben Gurion Airport Ramon Airport Aqaba Mamluk Castle Wadi Rum Seven Pillars of Wisdom - Day 7
Petra
Travel along the Desert Highway with views of desert and mountain landscape the entire way. Once you reach Petra, you can go in on foot or horseback through the Siq gorge to see the iconic Treasury carved into red rock cliffs. You'll also explore the Obelisk Tomb, Petra Theater, and the ancient colonnaded street. After finishing at this 2,300-year-old Nabatean site, depart from Ramon Airport Eilat back to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel along Desert Highway
- Enter Petra on foot or horseback
- Walk through Siq gorge
- Visit Petra Treasury
- Visit Obelisk Tomb
- Visit Petra Theater
- Visit ancient colonnaded street
- Flight from Ramon Airport to Ben Gurion Airport
Landmarks/POIs Desert Highway Petra Siq Petra Treasury Obelisk Tomb Petra Theater - Day 8
Tel Aviv
You have the day to explore Tel Aviv on your own. Spend time at the city's beaches, stroll through Yarkon Park, or wander the Carmel Market and Jaffa's flea market. If you want, check out the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, the Neve Tzedek district, or walk around to see the Bauhaus architecture throughout the city. You can also explore Jaffa's old port area and try different restaurants in the diverse food scene here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Lounge on Tel Aviv beaches
- Stroll through Yarkon Park
- Explore Carmel Market
- Explore Jaffa's flea market
- Visit Tel Aviv Museum of Art
- Explore Neve Tzedek district
- Admire Bauhaus architecture
- Wander through Jaffa's old port
- Explore Tel Aviv's diverse food scene
Landmarks/POIs Tel Aviv beaches Yarkon Park Carmel Market Jaffa Jaffa flea market Tel Aviv Museum of Art Neve Tzedek Bauhaus architecture - Day 9
Masada and Dead Sea
Head south through the Judean Hills, passing the Inn of the Good Samaritan on your way to the lowest point on Earth. Take a cable car up to Masada, the palace-fortress built by King Herod over 2,000 years ago, and walk through the site. After that, drive through the desert past the Ein Gedi oasis and Qumran to reach one of the best Dead Sea beaches, where you'll have time to float and relax in the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car to Masada summit
- Tour Masada palace-fortress
- Spend time at Dead Sea beach relaxing and floating
Landmarks/POIs Inn of the Good Samaritan Masada Ein Gedi Qumran Dead Sea - Day 10
Tel Aviv
Explore Tel Aviv at your own pace during the day. Walk through historic neighborhoods to see the Bauhaus architecture, head to Jaffa or wander the markets. The city has beautiful beaches and a nice beachfront promenade, plus galleries, museums, shops, and places to go out at night. You'll stay overnight in Tel Aviv.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Discover historic neighborhoods
- See Bauhaus architecture
- Visit Jaffa
- Meander through markets
- Explore Tel Aviv beaches and beachfront promenade
- Visit galleries
- Visit museums
- Shop at malls
- Explore nightlife
Landmarks/POIs Tel Aviv Jaffa
