Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Jerusalem
You'll land at Ben Gurion Airport and connect with your driver for the transfer into Jerusalem. The drive takes roughly 45 minutes depending on traffic, so settle in and get your first views of the landscape as you head toward your hotel.
- Day 2
Old City Jerusalem & Yad Vashem
Start early heading to Mount of Olives for panoramic views across the Old City, then make your way to King David's Tomb and the Last Supper room before visiting Dormition Abbey. From there, walk through the Armenian Quarter, Jewish Quarter, and Christian Quarter to see the Western Wall and reach the Church of the Holy Sepulcher via the Via Dolorosa. Later, tour Yad Vashem museum. On Saturdays, the itinerary includes the birthplace of John the Baptist, Mary's spring, and the Church of Saint John the Baptist.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic view of Old City from Mount of Olives
- Visit King David's Tomb
- Visit the room of the Last Supper
- Visit Dormition Abbey
- Walk through Armenian Quarter
- Walk through Jewish Quarter to the Cardo
- View the Western Wall
- Walk through Christian Quarter
- Stroll along Via Dolorosa following Stations of the Cross
- Visit Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Tour Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit birthplace of John the Baptist (Saturdays only)
- Stop at Mary's spring
- Visit Church of Saint John the Baptist (Saturdays only)
Landmarks/POIs Mount of Olives King David's Tomb Dormition Abbey Armenian Quarter Jewish Quarter Cardo Western Wall Christian Quarter Via Dolorosa Church of the Holy Sepulcher Yad Vashem Church of Saint John the Baptist - Day 3
Nazareth to Galilee
Head out toward Nazareth in the morning to tour the Church of Annunciation and Church of St. Joseph, then continue to Tiberias. From there, travel along the Kineret to Capernaum to see ancient synagogue ruins. You'll also visit the Miracle of the Fish and Loaves site at Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee's Baptismal Site where the Jordan River flows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Church of Annunciation
- Tour Church of St. Joseph
- Drive along the Kineret
- View ruins of ancient synagogue in Capernaum
- Visit Miracle of the Fish and Loaves site
- Visit Sea of Galilee Baptismal Site
Landmarks/POIs Church of Annunciation Church of St. Joseph Tiberias Kineret Capernaum Golan Heights Sea of Galilee - Day 4
Masada to Tel Aviv
After checking out, you'll drive through the Judean hills to Masada and take the cable car up to tour the ruins, including ancient walls, palace, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, Roman baths, and barracks. Then drive south to Tel Aviv for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Masada
- Tour remains of walls at Masada
- Tour palace at Masada
- Tour synagogue at Masada
- View water cisterns at Masada
- View mosaic floors at Masada
- View Roman baths at Masada
- View Roman barracks at Masada
Landmarks/POIs Judean Hills Masada - Day 5
Free Day in Tel Aviv
You have a free day in Tel Aviv to relax, shop, visit the beach, or simply rest. If you want additional touring, that can be arranged for an extra fee, so let your guide know if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional touring day (available for a fee)
Landmarks/POIs Tel Aviv Beach - Day 6
Megiddo, Haifa & Acre to Tel Aviv
Tour the theater, excavations, and archaeological ruins at Megiddo National Park to learn about its history spanning Egyptian through Israeli times. Drive to Haifa to see the Baha'i Gardens and Shrine, then continue to Acre to explore the Crusader City and crypt. Walk through the market before returning to Tel Aviv.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour theater at Megiddo
- Tour excavations at Megiddo
- Tour archaeological ruins at Megiddo
- Visit Megiddo National Park
- Tour Baha'i Gardens and Shrine in Haifa
- Tour Crusader City in Acre
- Tour crypt in Acre
- Walk through market in Acre
Landmarks/POIs Megiddo National Park Baha'i Gardens and Shrine Acre Crusader City - Day 7
Tel Aviv to Eilat to Cairo
Fly from Ben Gurion Airport to Ramon Airport in Eilat, check into your hotel, and spend time on the beach or exploring the city. An optional jeep tour of Red Canyon is available if you're interested. At 9 p.m., you'll drive through the night to Cairo, crossing the Taba border into Egypt.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Beach access in Eilat
- Hotel check-in in Eilat
Optional Activities
- Jeep tour of Red Canyon in Eilat (extra $50)
Landmarks/POIs Red Canyon - Day 8
Cairo Arrival & Pyramids
You'll arrive in Cairo in the morning and tour the Egyptian Museum, which holds over 140,000 artifacts. Continue on to see the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, then check into your Cairo hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Egyptian Museum
- Tour Pyramids of Giza
- Tour the Sphinx
Landmarks/POIs Egyptian Museum Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza - Day 9
Saqqara Valley & Khan El Khalili
Spend the day touring Saqqara Valley to see some of Egypt's oldest pyramids, including the Step Pyramid (Djoser Pyramid), which is the world's oldest known pyramid. Later, walk through the famous Khan El Khalili bazaar where you can find just about anything for sale and soak in the local atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Saqqara Valley
- Visit Step Pyramid (Djoser Pyramid)
- Walk through Khan El Khalili bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Saqqara Valley Step Pyramid of Djoser Khan El Khalili - Day 10
Departure from Cairo
Transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport for your flight home, bringing your trip to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
