Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv
You'll arrive in Israel and check into your hotel in either Jerusalem or Tel Aviv. From there, you have the rest of the day to yourself. If you're in Tel Aviv, head down to the beach or walk through the White City to see the Bauhaus architecture. Grab lunch at one of the local cafes and just get a feel for the city before settling in for the evening.
Optional Activities
- Explore the beach
- Visit the White City
- Explore local cafes
- Day 2
Capernaum - Nazareth
After pickup from your hotel, you'll drive to the Sea of Galilee, Israel's largest freshwater lake. First stop is Capernaum at the foot of Mount of Beatitudes, where the Apostles lived. From there, head to the Church of Multiplication at Taghba and then visit the Baptism site at Yardenit on the River Jordan. Later in the day, you'll explore Nazareth, the largest Arab city in Israel, where you can walk through the old town and see the Middle Eastern character of the place.
Included Activities
- Visit Capernaum
- Visit the Church of Multiplication at Taghba
- Visit the Baptism site at River Jordan at Yardenit
- Explore Nazareth
Landmarks/POIs Sea of Galilee Mount of Beatitudes Capernaum Church of Multiplication at Taghba River Jordan at Yardenit Nazareth - Day 3
Akko - Haifa
You'll start in Caesarea checking out the 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater and hippodrome. Then head to Akko, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Crusader history. By afternoon, you're in Haifa to see the Bahai Gardens and Stella Maris Monastery. By evening, you'll have covered quite a bit of ground and seen some significant historical sites from different periods.
Included Activities
- Explore Caesarea Roman amphitheater and hippodrome
- Explore Akko
- Visit Bahai Gardens
- Visit Stella Maris Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Caesarea Akko Bahai Gardens Stella Maris Monastery - Day 4
Jerusalem Old City and Markets
This day focuses on Jerusalem's different quarters. You'll walk the Via Dolorosa in the Christian Quarter and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. After that, explore the Muslim Quarter's souq and markets, where you can pick up local goods and snacks. Later, you'll walk from Tzahal Square through the Municipality area along Jaffa Street, passing Davidka Square and heading into Nachlaot. End your day at Machane Yehuda Market where there's plenty of food and local energy.
Included Activities
- Walk the Via Dolorosa
- Visit the Holy Sepulchre
- Explore Muslim Quarter souq and markets
- Walk Tzahal Square to Municipality complex route
- Explore Machane Yehuda Market
Landmarks/POIs Via Dolorosa Holy Sepulchre Machane Yehuda Market - Day 5
Ein Gedi - Dead Sea
You'll travel to Masada and take a cable car up to King Herod's ancient palace and fortress. After the guided tour there, head to Ein Gedi nature reserve, which sits in the desert and offers natural springs. Spend time floating in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, and you can cover yourself in the mineral mud if you want. You'll have free time for lunch before heading back to your hotel or next location.
Included Activities
- Ascend Masada via cable car
- Guided tour of Masada ruins
- Explore Ein Gedi nature reserve
- Float in the Dead Sea
- Experience Dead Sea mud
Landmarks/POIs Masada Ein Gedi Dead Sea - Day 6
Tel Aviv Markets and Street Art
Your tour starts outside the Setai Hotel in Jaffa. You'll explore Jaffa and Neve Tzedek to learn how Tel Aviv was founded and developed. Next, head to Shuk HaCarmel Market where you can taste local ingredients and see what people eat here. Continue to Florentin to see the street art and graffiti that tells stories about the neighborhood. Wrap up the evening back at your Tel Aviv hotel.
Included Activities
- Explore Jaffa and Neve Tzedek
- Explore Shuk HaCarmel Market
- Street art tour in Florentin
Landmarks/POIs Jaffa Neve Tzedek Shuk HaCarmel Market Florentin - Day 7
Jericho
You'll arrive in Bethlehem and meet your local guide. Walk around the city and visit the Church of Nativity, then see the Banksy hotel. From there, drive to Jericho for a guided tour and use a cable car to reach the Mount of Temptation. Before heading back to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, visit the Qasr Al Yahud baptismal site on the Jordan River. It's a full day covering religious and historical sites in the Palestinian territories.
Included Activities
- Tour Bethlehem with local guide
- Visit Church of Nativity
- Visit Banksy hotel
- Guided tour of Jericho
- Ascend Mount of Temptation via cable car
- Visit Qasr Al Yahud baptismal site
Landmarks/POIs Bethlehem Church of Nativity Jericho Mount of Temptation Qasr Al Yahud - Day 8
Departure
You'll depart Israel today. An optional airport transfer service is available if you need transportation to the airport from your hotel.
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer
