Itinerary
- Day 1
Jerusalem or Tel Aviv
You'll arrive and get settled into your hotel in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to wander around and get oriented. This is a good time to try some local food and just get a feel for where you are without any structured activities.
Optional Activities
- Explore Jerusalem or Tel Aviv independently
- Day 2
Jerusalem
Today you're exploring the Old City's four quarters. Start in the Jewish Quarter at the Western Wall, then walk the Via Dolorosa through the Christian Quarter and see the Holy Sepulchre. Head to the Muslim Quarter to check out the markets and souks. Later on, you'll walk through neighborhoods like Nachlaot and hit up Machane Yehuda Market before heading back to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Visit the four quarters of the Old City
- Visit the Western Wall in the Jewish Quarter
- Walk the Via Dolorosa in the Christian Quarter
- Visit the Holy Sepulchre
- Explore the Muslim Quarter souks and markets
- Walk through Tzahal Square, Municipality complex, Jaffa Street, Davidka Square, and Nachlaot
- Explore Machane Yehuda Market
Landmarks/POIs Western Wall Holy Sepulchre Via Dolorosa Machane Yehuda Market - Day 3
Mount of Olives and Jerusalem
This morning you'll start at the Chapel of the Ascension on the Mount of Olives, then head down to the Garden of Gethsemane and explore churches in the area. After that, you'll enter the Old City through Lion's Gate and walk the Via Dolorosa. By lunch you'll be in the Arab Market grabbing food, then tour the Holy Sepulchre, see the Last Supper room, and visit the Tower of David before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in the Arab Market)
Included Activities
- Visit the Chapel of the Ascension
- Explore the Mount of Olives
- Explore the Garden of Gethsemane
- Visit churches on Mount of Olives
- Enter via Lion's Gate and walk Via Dolorosa
- Tour the Holy Sepulchre
- Visit the room of the Last Supper
- Visit the Tower of David
Landmarks/POIs Chapel of the Ascension Mount of Olives Garden of Gethsemane Lion's Gate Holy Sepulchre Tower of David - Day 4
Bethlehem and Jericho
You'll travel to Bethlehem with a guide and see the Church of Nativity and the famous Banksy hotel. From there it's on to Jericho for a guided tour, then you'll take a cable car up Mount of Temptation. Later you'll visit the Qasr Al Yahud Baptismal Site on the Jordan River before heading back to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bethlehem
- Visit the Church of Nativity
- Visit the Banksy hotel
- Guided tour of Jericho
- Ascend Mount of Temptation via cable car
- Visit the Qasr Al Yahud Baptismal Site on the Jordan River
Landmarks/POIs Church of Nativity Mount of Temptation Qasr Al Yahud Baptismal Site - Day 5
Masada, Ein Gedi, and Dead Sea
You'll take a cable car up to Masada for a guided tour of King Herod's ancient palace and fortified site. Next, head to Ein Gedi nature reserve, which is an oasis in the desert. In the afternoon you'll float in the Dead Sea and try the therapeutic mud at the lowest point on Earth. There's free time for lunch, and then you'll return to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Ascend Masada via cable car
- Guided tour of Masada
- Explore the ruins of King Herod's palace at Masada
- Explore Ein Gedi nature reserve
- Float in the Dead Sea
- Experience the Dead Sea mud
Landmarks/POIs Masada Ein Gedi Dead Sea - Day 6
Sea of Galilee and Nazareth
Travel to the Sea of Galilee area to visit Capernaum, where the Apostles lived at the foot of Mount of Beatitudes. You'll see views of the lake and valley on your way to the Church of Multiplication at Taghba. Stop at the Baptism site at River Jordan near Yardenit. End the day exploring Nazareth, which is Israel's largest Arab city, and walk through its charming old town before heading back.
Included Activities
- Visit Capernaum
- Enjoy panoramic views of Sea of Galilee
- Visit Church of Multiplication at Taghba
- Visit the Baptism site at River Jordan near Yardenit
- Explore Nazareth and its old town
Landmarks/POIs Sea of Galilee Capernaum Mount of Beatitudes Church of Multiplication at Taghba Yardenit Baptism Site Nazareth - Day 7
Departure
Depart for the airport today. If you need it, an optional airport transfer service is available to help with your departure.
