Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Jerusalem
You'll arrive at Ben Gurion Airport where someone meets you for the drive to your hotel in greater Jerusalem on the West Bank. Once you check in, the rest of your day is open. Settling in and getting your bearings at your own pace works well after traveling.
- Day 2
Jerusalem and Bethlehem
Start from the Mount of Olives to take in the views, then walk through the ancient olive trees at the Garden of Gethsemane. The Church of Agony shows off its mosaics next. After that, head to the Israel Museum where you'll see the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Model of the Herodian City. Later you'll pay respects at Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, then check out the village of Ein Karem. Spend your afternoon in Bethlehem visiting the Church of the Nativity and Shepherds' Fields.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mount of Olives visit with views of Jerusalem
- Garden of Gethsemane with ancient olive trees
- Church of Agony with mosaics
- Israel Museum - Shrine of the Book with Dead Sea Scrolls
- Model of the Herodian City of Jerusalem
- Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and museum
- Ein Karem village visit - birthplace of John the Baptist
- Church of the Nativity visit
- Shepherds' Fields views
Landmarks Mount of Olives Garden of Gethsemane Church of Agony Israel Museum Shrine of the Book Yad Vashem Ein Karem Church of the Nativity Shepherds' Fields 
- Day 3
Jerusalem Old City and Mount Zion
After breakfast, you'll enter the Old City through one of its historic gates and walk through the Jewish Quarter to see the 2,000-year-old Western Wall. The Via Dolorosa comes next, the route Jesus took to Calvary, ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Wander through the colorful bazaars for souvenirs, then head to Mount Zion where you'll see King David's tomb, the Room of the Last Supper, and Dormition Abbey. By evening, head to Mahane Yehuda market where the vibrant mix of flavors and colors wraps up your day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Old City entrance
- Jewish Quarter exploration
- Western Wall visit
- Via Dolorosa and Stations of the Cross
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre visit
- Old City bazaars
- Mount Zion visit
- Tomb of King David
- Room of the Last Supper
- Dormition Abbey
- Mahane Yehuda market visit
Landmarks Western Wall Via Dolorosa Church of the Holy Sepulchre Mount Zion Tomb of King David Room of the Last Supper Dormition Abbey Mahane Yehuda Market - Day 4
Jerusalem to Tiberias via Jericho, Beit Shean, Nazareth and Safed
You'll leave Jerusalem and drive north through Jericho, known as the oldest city in the world, into the Jordan Valley. Check out the Roman excavations at Beit Shean, then continue to Nazareth to see the Church of the Annunciation and Mary's Well. From there, head to Safed in northern Galilee where you'll walk through the city's mystic alleys and see its artists' colony.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jericho visit
- Beit Shean Roman city excavations
- Church of the Annunciation visit
- Mary's Well visit
- Safed - Kabbalah city exploration
- Mystic alleys and artists' colony walk
Landmarks Jericho Beit Shean Church of the Annunciation Mary's Well Safed 
- Day 5
Golan Heights, Sea of Galilee and Tiberias
Drive to the Golan Heights to see former fortifications and Druze villages. You'll visit an Israeli vineyard for wine tasting and learn about production methods while sampling different wines in beautiful countryside. Then head to Banias, the source of the Jordan River, and continue to the Sea of Galilee where you'll see Peter's House and ancient synagogue ruins in Capernaum, Mount Beatitudes, and Tabgha. Later you'll tour a diamond emporium and finish with a short walk through Tiberias, an ancient center of Jewish learning.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Golan Heights visit with fortifications and Druze villages
- Israeli vineyard wine tasting
- Banias - source of Jordan River
- Peter's House visit
- Capernaum ancient synagogue ruins
- Mount Beatitudes visit
- Tabgha - Miracle of Fish & Bread site
- Diamond emporium visit and tour
- Tiberias short tour
Optional Activities
- Sailing trip across the Sea of Galilee (book and pay locally)
Landmarks Golan Heights Banias Sea of Galilee Peter's House Capernaum Mount Beatitudes Tabgha Tiberias 
- Day 6
Tiberias to Tel Aviv via Acre, Haifa and Caesarea
Drive west to Acre and explore its medieval Crusader fortifications. In Haifa, tour the Bahai Shrine and Persian Gardens, then head up Mount Carmel for panoramic views of the city. Continue south to Caesarea to see the Roman Theatre and Crusader Fortress, then finish the day arriving in Tel Aviv on the Mediterranean Coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acre medieval fortifications and Crusader stronghold visit
- Bahai Shrine and Persian Gardens tour
- Mount Carmel panoramic views
- Caesarea Roman Theatre visit
- Caesarea Crusader Fortress visit
Landmarks Acre Bahai Shrine Persian Gardens Mount Carmel Caesarea Caesarea Roman Theatre 
- Day 7
Tel Aviv
You have the whole day free in Tel Aviv to explore at your own pace. Or, if you prefer, you can book a separate day trip to the Dead Sea and swim in its buoyant waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day trip to the Dead Sea with swimming (book and pay locally)
Landmarks Dead Sea - Day 8
Departure from Tel Aviv
After breakfast, your tour ends and you'll receive your included transfer to Ben Gurion Airport. If you'd like to stay and keep exploring Israel, post-tour accommodation can be arranged for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Post-tour accommodation arrangement (enquire for details)
