Itinerary
- Day 1
Jerusalem Old City
You'll spend the day walking through Jerusalem's Old City, checking out each of the four quarters on foot. Start in the Jewish Quarter where you can see the Western Wall, then move into the Christian Quarter to walk the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Muslim Quarter comes next with its busy souqs and markets that are worth wandering through. After that, you'll head into modern Jerusalem to see Tzahal Square, Jaffa Street, and Davidka Square. Later, swing by Machane Yehuda Market before heading back to your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. Plan on spending most of the day on your feet, so wear comfortable shoes.
Included Activities
- Visit the four quarters of the Old City
- Visit the Western Wall in the Jewish Quarter
- Walk the Via Dolorosa and visit the Holy Sepulchre
- Explore the Muslim Quarter souqs and markets
- Walk through Tzahal Square, Municipality complex, Jaffa Street, Davidka Square, and Nachlaot
- Explore Machane Yehuda Market
Landmarks/POIs Western Wall Via Dolorosa Holy Sepulchre Machane Yehuda Market - Day 2
Ein Gedi - Dead Sea
Your morning starts at Masada where you'll take the cable car up to explore King Herod's palace ruins and learn about this important historical site. From there, you'll travel to Ein Gedi, a nature reserve in the desert that has water and natural springs. You'll get to float in the Dead Sea and try the mineral-rich mud that people say is good for your skin. There's free time for lunch, and then you'll head back to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem for the night. The whole day involves some travel time between locations, so plan for about 2 to 3 hours of driving.
Included Activities
- Ascend Masada via cable car and explore with guided tour
- Explore the ruins of King Herod's palace and fortified site
- Explore Ein Gedi nature reserve
- Float in the Dead Sea waters and experience the mud
Landmarks/POIs Masada Ein Gedi Dead Sea - Day 3
Jericho
You'll travel to Bethlehem first thing to tour the Church of the Nativity with a local guide who can explain the history and significance. You'll also see the Banksy hotel while you're in town. After Bethlehem, you'll head to Jericho for a guided tour of the area. Later, there's a cable car ride up Mount of Temptation for the views and the historical context. Before heading back, you'll visit the Qasr Al Yahud Baptismal Site on the Jordan River. The whole day involves moving between three different locations, so factor in travel time and plan to return to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem in the evening.
Included Activities
- Tour Bethlehem and the Church of Nativity with local guide
- See the Banksy hotel
- Guided tour of Jericho
- Ascend Mount of Temptation via cable car
- Visit Qasr Al Yahud Baptismal Site on the Jordan River
Landmarks/POIs Church of Nativity Mount of Temptation Qasr Al Yahud Baptismal Site - Day 4
Akko - Haifa
Start your day in Caesarea looking at the 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater and hippodrome ruins. Next, you'll go to Akko, a historic Crusader city and UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can walk around the old fortifications and streets. Later, travel to Haifa to see the Bahai Gardens that hang on the hillside and the Stella Maris Monastery. You'll get a sense of how these three locations sit along the coast and represent different periods of history. Plan to return to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem by evening, and the drive back takes about 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic.
Included Activities
- Explore Caesarea Roman amphitheater and hippodrome
- Explore Akko, the Crusader city and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the Bahai Gardens in Haifa
- Visit Stella Maris Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Caesarea Roman Amphitheater Akko Bahai Gardens Stella Maris Monastery - Day 5
Capernaum - Nazareth
Your day centers on the Sea of Galilee, Israel's largest freshwater lake. You'll start at Capernaum, an important religious site connected to the Apostles, then continue along the lake to see panoramic views while heading toward the Church of Multiplication at Taghba. You'll also stop at the Yardenit Baptism site on the River Jordan. After that, you'll drive to Nazareth, Israel's largest Arab city, to walk through the charming old town and get a feel for the local culture. The tour finishes with a return trip to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, which is about 1.5 to 2 hours of driving depending on where you're staying.
Included Activities
- Visit Sea of Galilee
- Visit Capernaum at the foot of Mount of Beatitudes
- Visit Church of Multiplication at Taghba
- Visit Yardenit Baptism site on the River Jordan
- Explore Nazareth and its old town
Landmarks/POIs Sea of Galilee Capernaum Mount of Beatitudes Church of Multiplication Yardenit Baptism Site
