Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Israel
You'll arrive in Israel and make your way to Tel Aviv. The rest of the day and evening are yours to relax and recover from travel. Get settled into your accommodation, maybe grab dinner somewhere nearby, and take it easy.
- Day 2
Akko - Haifa
Start the morning checking out 2,000-year-old Roman ruins in Caesarea, then head north to Akko. This UNESCO-listed Crusader city has lively markets to walk through and lots of history. Later you'll continue on to Haifa to see the Bahai Gardens and the Stella Maris Monastery before finishing up there for the evening.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Caesarea Roman amphitheater and hippodrome
- Explore Caesarea archaeological site
- Visit Akko (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and explore markets
- Visit Bahai Gardens in Haifa
- Visit Stella Maris Monastery in Haifa
Landmarks/POIs Caesarea Roman Amphitheater Akko Old City Bahai Gardens Stella Maris Monastery - Day 3
Tel Aviv Exploration
Back in Tel Aviv, you'll explore the historic neighborhoods of Jaffa and Neve Tzedek to get a sense of the city's past. During the day, head to Shuk HaCarmel Market where you can taste local flavors and see the colorful vendor stalls. In the afternoon, join a street art tour through Florentin to check out the vibrant graffiti scene there.
Included Activities
- Explore Jaffa and Neve Tzedek
- Taste special flavors at Shuk HaCarmel Market
- Street art tour in Florentin
Landmarks/POIs Jaffa Old City Neve Tzedek Shuk HaCarmel Market Florentin - Day 4
Free Day in Tel Aviv
Today is yours to spend however you like. You can relax on one of Tel Aviv's famous beaches or keep exploring the city on your own. Grab lunch somewhere you find interesting, maybe check out neighborhoods you didn't see before, or just unwind.
Optional Activities
- Visit Tel Aviv beaches
- City sightseeing on your own
- Day 5
Capernaum - Nazareth
You'll head out to the Sea of Galilee region to explore biblical sites throughout the day. See Capernaum where the Apostles lived, then visit the Church of Multiplication at Taghba. Stop at the Jordan River baptism site at Yardenit. By evening, you'll arrive in Nazareth to experience its Middle Eastern character and vibrant atmosphere.
Included Activities
- Visit Sea of Galilee
- Visit Capernaum
- Visit Church of Multiplication at Taghba
- Visit Jordan River baptism site at Yardenit
- Explore Nazareth
Landmarks/POIs Sea of Galilee Capernaum Mount of Beatitudes Church of Multiplication (Taghba) Yardenit Baptism Site Nazareth Old Town - Day 6
Jerusalem Old City
Jerusalem's Old City takes up most of your day. You'll walk through all four quarters, starting with the Jewish Quarter to see the Western Wall. Next you'll walk the Via Dolorosa and visit the Holy Sepulchre in the Christian Quarter. After that, head into the souq markets of the Muslim Quarter. Before evening, check out Machane Yehuda Market and also visit modern neighborhoods like Nachlaot to see a different side of the city.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old City's four quarters
- Visit Western Wall in Jewish Quarter
- Walk Via Dolorosa in Christian Quarter
- Visit Holy Sepulchre
- Explore Muslim Quarter souq markets
- Walk Tzahal Square, Municipality complex, Jaffa Street, Davidka Square, and Nachlaot
- Explore Machane Yehuda Market
Landmarks/POIs Western Wall Via Dolorosa Church of the Holy Sepulchre Machane Yehuda Market - Day 7
Free Day in Jerusalem
Today you have flexibility to explore Jerusalem at your own pace. Many visitors spend time at one of the city's museums like Yad Vashem or the Israel Museum, depending on what interests you. You can also wander through neighborhoods you missed or revisit places from the previous day.
Optional Activities
- Visit Yad Vashem
- Visit Israel Museum
- Explore Jerusalem on your own
Landmarks/POIs Yad Vashem Israel Museum - Day 8
Jericho - Mount of Temptation
You'll travel to Bethlehem and see the Church of Nativity and the Banksy hotel. From there, head to Jericho where you'll take a guided tour and ride the cable car up Mount of Temptation. Later, stop at the Qasr Al Yahud baptismal site on the Jordan River before returning to your accommodation.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bethlehem
- Visit Church of Nativity
- Visit Banksy hotel in Bethlehem
- Guided tour of Jericho
- Cable car ascent of Mount of Temptation
- Visit Qasr Al Yahud baptismal site
Landmarks/POIs Church of Nativity Mount of Temptation Qasr Al Yahud Baptismal Site - Day 9
Ein Gedi - Dead Sea
Start early and take the cable car up to Masada to explore King Herod's palace ruins with a guide. Then you'll head to Ein Gedi nature reserve to walk around and see the area. In the afternoon, head to the Dead Sea where you can float in the water and cover yourself with therapeutic mud at the world's lowest point.
Included Activities
- Cable car ascent to Masada
- Guided tour of Masada ruins and King Herod's palace
- Explore Ein Gedi nature reserve
- Float in Dead Sea waters
- Experience Dead Sea mud
Landmarks/POIs Masada Ein Gedi Nature Reserve Dead Sea - Day 10
Departure
It's time to depart Israel. An optional airport transfer to Ben Gurion Airport is available if you need it. Safe travels.
