Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tel Aviv
Your driver meets you at Tel Aviv Airport and takes you to your hotel, which takes about an hour. Once you arrive, the rest of the day is yours to settle in, adjust to the time difference, or wander around at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Free activities in Tel Aviv
- Day 2
Jerusalem Old City
Start early at Mount of Olives to catch the panoramic views across the city. From there, you'll walk through the Old City's four quarters - Jewish, Armenian, Christian, and Muslim - stopping at the Western Wall, Holy Sepulcher Church, and Al Aqsa Mosque. After that, head to Mount Zion to see David's Tomb, the Last Supper Room, and Dormition Abbey. Before heading back to your hotel, take some time to wander through the old city markets and grab lunch if you're hungry.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mount of Olives for panoramic view
- Visit Western Wall
- Tour the Jewish Quarter, Armenian Quarter, Christian Quarter, and Muslim Quarter of the Old City
- Visit Holy Sepulcher Church
- Visit Al Aqsa Mosque
- Visit Mount Zion
- See Tomb of David
- See Last Supper Room
- Visit Dormition Abbey
- Stroll through old city market
Optional Activities
- Purchase souvenirs from old city market
Landmarks/POIs Mount of Olives Western Wall Holy Sepulcher Church Al Aqsa Mosque Mount Zion Tomb of David Last Supper Room Dormition Abbey - Day 3
Bethlehem and Ein Karem
Travel south to Bethlehem and visit Shepherd's Field and the Church of the Nativity, then head back toward Jerusalem. After that, drive about 30 minutes to Ein Karem, the birthplace of John the Baptist. You'll see St. John in the Mountains Church and the Church of Visitation, which marks where the Virgin Mary visited Elizabeth. Return to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shepherd's Field
- Visit Church of the Nativity
- Visit St. John in the Mountains Church
- Visit Church of Visitation
Landmarks/POIs Shepherd's Field Church of the Nativity St. John in the Mountains Church Church of Visitation - Day 4
Masada and Dead Sea
Drive to Masada and take the cable car up to the fortress. Once at the top, you'll explore Herod's Palace ruins and the Jewish monuments scattered across the site. The museum down below has details about how the rebels lived here and why the place matters historically. After taking the cable car back down, head to the Dead Sea where you can float in the salty water and cover yourself in the mineral-rich mud - it's therapeutic and a bit odd in the best way. You'll get back to Jerusalem as evening arrives.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Take cable car to Masada
- Visit Herod's Palace ruins
- Visit Jewish monuments at Masada
- Visit Masada Museum
- Take cable car downhill from Masada
- Experience Dead Sea mud
- Experience Dead Sea floating
Landmarks/POIs Masada Herod's Palace Dead Sea - Day 5
Haifa, Akko, and Tiberias
After breakfast and checking out, drive north to Haifa to see the Bahai Gardens and stand at Mount Carmel with views out over the city and bay. Next, continue to Akko, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with layers of Phoenician and Crusader history. There's plenty to see including the Knights Halls, Al-Jazzar Mosque, old bathhouse, various museums with multimedia displays, an ethnic museum, and covered markets where you can browse. By evening, you'll arrive in Tiberias for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bahai Gardens
- Visit Mount Carmel for city overlook
- Visit Knights Halls in Akko
- Visit Al-Jazzar Mosque in Akko
- Visit bathhouse in Akko
- View multimedia displays in Akko
- Visit ethnic museum in Akko
- Explore covered markets in Akko
Landmarks/POIs Bahai Gardens Mount Carmel Akko Al-Jazzar Mosque - Day 6
Tiberias, Nazareth, and Tel Aviv
After breakfast, check out the sites around Tiberias starting with Capernaum where you can see the remains of an ancient synagogue and Peter's House. Then go to Mount Beatitudes and Tabgha, where the Church of the Multiplication has beautiful ancient mosaics on display. Later, drive to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation, then continue south to Tel Aviv for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Synagogue remains in Capernaum
- Visit Peter's House
- Visit Mount Beatitudes
- Visit Tabgha
- Visit Church of the Multiplication
- Visit Church of the Annunciation
Landmarks/POIs Capernaum Synagogue Peter's House Mount Beatitudes Tabgha Church of the Multiplication Church of the Annunciation - Day 7
Jaffa and Tel Aviv
Start in the Ancient City of Jaffa at the Visitor Center to learn what happened here over the centuries. Walk to St. Peter's Church, which sits right at Jaffa Port with gorgeous harbor views. Spend the afternoon at Carmel Market where vendors sell everything from produce to spices. If you're here on Tuesday or Friday, the Nahalat Binyaminn Handicraft Market is worth a visit to see local artists selling handmade pieces. Before returning to your hotel, take a short walk through Yarkon Park to relax a bit.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jaffa Visitor Center
- Visit St. Peter's Church in Jaffa
- Visit Carmel Market
- Walk through Yarkon Park
Optional Activities
- Visit Nahalat Binyaminn Handicraft Market (available Tuesday or Friday)
Landmarks/POIs Ancient City of Jaffa St. Peter's Church Carmel Market Nahalat Binyaminn Yarkon Park - Day 8
Departure from Tel Aviv
Your tour ends today. If your schedule allows, you can explore Tel Aviv on your own. Your driver will pick you up at the agreed time and take you to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided city exploration in Tel Aviv
