Itinerary
- Day 1
Tel Aviv to Bethlehem
You'll land at Ben Gurion Airport and get transferred to Bethlehem, where you'll settle into your accommodation. After that comes an orientation session that covers the history of the Holy Land and prepares you for what's ahead on the tour. The rest of the day is open, so you can relax at your hotel or wander around town at your own pace.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Bethlehem at your own pace
- Day 2
Jerusalem
Following breakfast, head to Jerusalem for a full day of exploring its most significant religious sites. Begin at Mt. Scopus to take in the panoramic views across the city, then make your way to the Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethsemane. After lunch, walk through the Old City to see the Western Wall and follow the Via Dolorosa route to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Before heading back to your hotel in the evening, stop at Mount Zion to visit the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mt. Scopus for panoramic views of Jerusalem
- Visit the Mount of Olives
- Visit Garden of Gethsemane
- Explore the Old City on foot
- See and touch the Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
- Walk the Way of the Cross (Via Dolorosa) to Calvary
- Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Visit Mount Zion with the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper
Landmarks Mt. Scopus Mount of Olives Garden of Gethsemane Western Wall Via Dolorosa Church of the Holy Sepulcher Mount Zion 
- Day 3
Bethlehem - Battir - Beit Jala
After breakfast, start with the old city of Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity, including the Grotto of the Nativity and Chapel of Saint Jerome. You'll also walk by the Walled Off Hotel designed by Banksy. From there, transfer to Battir, a historic farming village with Roman-era irrigation terraces, where you'll meet local farmers and have traditional lunch before hiking 5.08 km to Beit Jala, an ancient Christian settlement. Return to Bethlehem for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with local farmers in Battir), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit the old city of Bethlehem
- Visit the Church of the Nativity
- Visit the Grotto of the Nativity and Chapel of Saint Jerome
- Observe the exterior of the Walled Off Hotel by Banksy
- Meet local farmers in Battir
- Hike from Battir to Beit Jala (5.08 km)
Landmarks Church of the Nativity Grotto of the Nativity Chapel of Saint Jerome The Walled Off Hotel Battir Beit Jala 
- Day 4
Wadi Al Qelt - Jericho - Dead Sea
After breakfast, travel to Wadi Qelt to begin your hike along the trail that starts above Saint George Monastery and descends through the canyon for about 2 to 3 hours (7 kilometres), passing the Monastery of St. George of Ghoziba and the remains of Herod's winter palace. Transfer to Jericho for lunch and spend time in the old city checking out the sycamore tree connected to the Biblical story of Zacchaeus, Elisha's Spring, and the Mount of Temptation. In the afternoon, head to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, where you can float in its therapeutic waters and experience the mineral-rich mud before returning to Bethlehem.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through Wadi Qelt from Saint George Monastery to Jericho
- Visit the Monastery of St. George of Ghoziba
- View the ruins of Herod's winter palace
- Visit the sycamore tree of Zacchaeus in Jericho
- Stop at Elisha's Spring
- View Mount of Temptation
- Visit the Dead Sea
Landmarks Wadi Qelt Saint George Monastery Monastery of St. George of Ghoziba Herod's winter palace ruins Jericho Sycamore Tree of Zacchaeus Elisha's Spring Mount of Temptation Dead Sea 
- Day 5
Bedouin Camp
Hike the Mar Saba Monastery Loop, which is 12 kilometers over moderate terrain through the Kidron Valley. You'll follow shepherd tracks to get views of this remote monastery built right into the cliff face. After the hike finishes, you'll transfer to Rashaydeh to spend the night in a traditional Bedouin camp with black goat hair tents. Learn about the community's culture and traditions, and find out about the desert plants they use for medicine and healing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Moderate hike of Mar Saba Monastery Loop (12 kilometres)
- View Mar Saba Monastery from Women's Tower
- Overnight stay with Bedouin community in black goat hair tents
- Learn about Bedouin cultures and traditions
- Optional guided walk through herbal and medicinal plants
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through herbal and medicinal plants around Bedouin camp
Landmarks Kidron Valley (Wadi al-Joz) Mar Saba Monastery Women's Tower - Day 6
Dead Sea - Taybeh - Ramallah
Start early in the morning for a walk to catch the sunrise over the Dead Sea with Jordan's mountains visible in the distance. Head back to your hotel in Bethlehem to refresh and rest. Later, travel to Taybeh, Palestine's only Christian village, and visit the Taybeh Beer Factory to learn about the locally brewed beers available in four varieties (if visiting in October, you might experience the Taybeh Oktoberfest). Continue on to Ramallah to visit the Yasser Arafat Mausoleum and Museum. Finish the day with a folklore night at a local restaurant in Beit Sahour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Folklore night at a local restaurant in Beit Sahour)
Included Activities
- Early morning walk and sunrise viewing over the Dead Sea
- Visit the Taybeh Beer Factory
- Visit the Yasser Arafat Mausoleum and Museum in Ramallah
- Folklore night at a local restaurant in Beit Sahour
Optional Activities
- Taybeh Oktoberfest (if visiting in October)
Landmarks Dead Sea Taybeh Taybeh Beer Factory Yasser Arafat Mausoleum and Museum Ramallah Beit Sahour - Day 7
Departure
The morning is free for you to spend however you'd like. When it's time, you'll get a transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Leisure time in Bethlehem
