Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tel Aviv
You'll land at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv whenever your flight arrives. A representative will meet you at the terminal and drive you to your hotel in Jerusalem for the night.
- Day 2
Bethlehem
Start at the Israel Museum with the Shrine of the Book, where you'll see the Dead Sea scrolls and a detailed model of Jerusalem during the Herodian period. Then head to Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial. After that, you'll drive to Ein Karem, the village traditionally connected to John the Baptist's birth, then continue to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity and walk through Manger Square before heading back to Jerusalem.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast served in the hotel dining room), Dinner (Buffet dinner served in the hotel dining room)
Included Activities
- Visit Israel Museum's Shrine of the Book with Dead Sea scrolls
- View model of Herodian Jerusalem from the Second Temple period
- Visit Yad Vashem - Holocaust memorial
- Explore Ein Karem village
- Visit Church of the Nativity and Manger Square in Bethlehem
Landmarks/POIs Shrine of the Book Yad Vashem Ein Karem Church of the Nativity Manger Square - Day 3
Mount of Olives
This morning you'll enter the Old City to see the Western Wall and Temple Mount. Walk the Via Dolorosa down to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which marks the traditional sites of the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Later, go up to Mount Zion to see King David's tomb and the Room of the Last Supper. In the afternoon, head to the Mount of Olives for views across Jerusalem, then walk through the Garden of Gethsemane. By evening, you'll wind down at Mahane Yehuda, the large open-air market in downtown Jerusalem.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast served in the hotel dining room), Dinner (Buffet dinner served in the hotel dining room)
Included Activities
- Visit Western Wall and Temple Mount
- Walk the Via Dolorosa to Calvary
- Visit Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Visit Mount Zion with tomb of King David and Room of the Last Supper
- View Jerusalem from Mount of Olives
- Visit Garden of Gethsemane
- Explore Mahane Yehuda market
Landmarks/POIs Western Wall Temple Mount Church of the Holy Sepulchre Mount Zion Mount of Olives Garden of Gethsemane Mahane Yehuda Market - Day 4
Jerusalem to Tiberias
Leave Jerusalem and drive north through Jericho, the world's oldest city, and into the Jordan Valley. You'll pass through new settlements and stop at Beit Shean to see the well-preserved Roman excavations. Next, head up to the Golan Heights for a wine tour with tastings and an explanation of how local wines are made. Drive through Golan villages with Druze communities and old Syrian fortifications, catching views of Mount Hermon along the way. By evening, you'll descend into the Hula Valley and arrive in Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast served in the hotel dining room), Dinner (Buffet dinner served in the hotel dining room)
Included Activities
- Visit Beit Shean Roman city excavations
- Golan Heights wine tour with tasting and wine production overview
Landmarks/POIs Jericho Beit Shean Golan Heights Mount Hermon Hula Valley Sea of Galilee Tiberias - Day 5
Nazareth
Along the Sea of Galilee, you'll visit Capernaum to see ancient synagogue remains, the Mount of Beatitudes where the Sermon on the Mount was traditionally given, and Tabgha, traditionally connected to the miracle of the loaves and fish. There's an optional sailing trip across the Sea of Galilee if you're interested. After that, continue to Nazareth to see the Church of the Annunciation and other Christian sites, then return to Tiberias for overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast served in the hotel dining room), Dinner (Buffet dinner served in the hotel dining room)
Included Activities
- Visit Capernaum ancient synagogue ruins
- Visit Mount of Beatitudes
- Visit Tabgha
Optional Activities
- Sailing on a boat across the Sea of Galilee (subject to conditions and extra fee if available)
Landmarks/POIs Capernaum Mount of Beatitudes Tabgha Church of the Annunciation Nazareth - Day 6
Galilee to Tel Aviv
After breakfast, drive west through the Galilee hills to Acre and explore the old Crusader fortress with its medieval fortifications. Continue to Haifa, where you'll climb Mount Carmel for views over the city and Haifa Bay, including the Baha'i Shrine and its Persian Garden. From there, head south along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea to walk through the Roman Theater and see the Crusader fortress built by Herod the Great. End the day with a tour of Tel Aviv and a stop at the ancient port area of Jaffa before your overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast served in the hotel dining room), Dinner (Buffet dinner served in the hotel dining room)
Included Activities
- Visit Acre Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications
- Ascend Mount Carmel for panoramic views
- Visit Baha'i Shrine and Persian Garden
- Visit Caesarea Roman Theater and Crusader fortress
- City tour of Tel Aviv and ancient port of Jaffa
Landmarks/POIs Acre Mount Carmel Baha'i Shrine Caesarea Tel Aviv Jaffa - Day 7
Tel Aviv
You have the day free in Tel Aviv to do what you'd like. If you want something organized, there's an optional guided tour to Masada and the Dead Sea available.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast served in the hotel dining room), Dinner (Buffet dinner served in the hotel dining room)
Optional Activities
- Optional day tour to Masada & Dead Sea - $120 per person
- Day 8
Departure
Head to Ben Gurion Airport for your departure flight.
