Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tel Aviv
You'll land at Ben Gurion Airport and connect with your representative who'll handle your transfer to the hotel in Tel Aviv. Flights arrive at all different times, so settle in and get some rest. Tomorrow is when the touring actually begins.
- Day 2
Tel Aviv - Jaffa - Caesarea - Megiddo - Tiberias
Start the morning with a guided walk through historic Jaffa's old town, wandering the fortified alleys. From there, head north along the coast to check out the ancient ruins of Caesarea, built by Herod the Great back in the day. After that, drive to Megiddo, an archaeological site with layers of history from over 5,000 years. By evening you'll reach Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee, one of Judaism's four Holy Cities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Jaffa old town
- Visit Caesarea archaeological ruins
- Visit Megiddo ancient city
Landmarks/POIs Jaffa (Joppa) Caesarea Megiddo Sea of Galilee Tiberias - Day 3
Sea of Galilee - Yardenit - Capernaum - Tabgha - Mount of Beatitudes - Golan Heights - Banias
This morning focuses on biblical sites around the Sea of Galilee. Start at the Yardenit Baptismal Site, then move to Capernaum where Jesus based his ministry. See the Church of Multiplication at Tabgha and the Church of the Primacy of St Peter afterward. Next, climb Mount of Beatitudes for views across the water, then head up to the Golan Heights. You'll visit Banias (Caesarea Philippi) at the Jordan River's source before heading back to Tiberias.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Yardenit Baptismal Site
- Visit Capernaum
- Visit Church of Multiplication at Tabgha
- Visit Church of the Primacy of St Peter
- Visit Mount of Beatitudes
- Visit Golan Heights
- Visit Banias (Caesarea Philippi)
Landmarks/POIs Yardenit Baptismal Site Capernaum Tabgha Church of Multiplication Church of the Primacy of St Peter Mount of Beatitudes Golan Heights Banias (Caesarea Philippi) - Day 4
Sea of Galilee - Nazareth - Cana - Beit Alfa - Jordan Valley - Jerusalem
There's an optional boat sail on the Sea of Galilee this morning if weather cooperates, though there's an extra fee. Later you'll travel to Nazareth to see the Church of Annunciation, Mary's Well, and Joseph's Church. Stop at Cana to view the Wedding Church where Jesus performed his first miracle. After lunch, check out the ancient synagogue at Beit Alfa with its preserved mosaics, then drive through the Jordan Valley toward Jerusalem, climbing into the Judean Mountains as the day ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Church of Annunciation in Nazareth
- Visit Mary's Well
- Visit Joseph's Church
- Visit Wedding Church in Cana
- Visit ancient synagogue at Beit Alfa
Optional Activities
- Boat sail on the Sea of Galilee (subject to conditions and extra fee if available)
Landmarks/POIs Sea of Galilee Nazareth Church of Annunciation Cana Wedding Church (Cana) Beit Alfa Jordan Valley Jericho - Day 5
Masada - Dead Sea - Qumran Caves
Travel through Dead Sea scenery to reach Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take the cable car up to this isolated cliff fortress, the last Jewish stronghold during the Roman war. Walk through King Herod's palace, synagogue, and bathhouse while taking in views of the Roman camps and Dead Sea below. Next, visit the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls turned up. If weather allows, float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea waters, so bring your swimsuit.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Masada fortress by cable car
- Explore Masada excavations including King Herod's palace, synagogue, and bathhouse
- Visit Qumran Caves
Optional Activities
- Float in the Dead Sea (weather permitting, bring swimsuit)
Landmarks/POIs Masada Dead Sea Qumran Caves - Day 6
Jerusalem - Israel Museum - Ein Karem - Yad Vashem - Bethlehem
Begin at the Israel Museum's Shrine of the Book to see the famous Dead Sea Scrolls, then look over the beautifully renovated model of Herodian Jerusalem from the Second Temple period. After that, explore Ein Karem, a village in Jerusalem's southwestern area with significance in Christian tradition as the birthplace of John the Baptist. You'll then visit Yad Vashem, the official Holocaust memorial. End the day in Bethlehem at the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square, the birthplace of Jesus.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Israel Museum Shrine of the Book with Dead Sea Scrolls
- View model of Herodian city of Jerusalem
- Visit Ein Karem
- Visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial
- Visit Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
- Visit Manger Square
Landmarks/POIs Israel Museum Shrine of the Book Ein Karem Yad Vashem Bethlehem Church of the Nativity Manger Square - Day 7
Jerusalem - Old City - Western Wall - Temple Mount - Via Dolorosa - Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Mount Zion - Garden of Gethsemane - Mount of Olives
Explore Jerusalem's Old City and its sacred sites. Start at the Western Wall and Temple Mount, then walk the Way of the Cross (Via Dolorosa) to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where Crucifixion and Resurrection traditionally occurred. Head to Mount Zion to see the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus spent his last night. Finish with views of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Old City of Jerusalem
- Visit Western Wall
- Visit Temple Mount
- Walk Via Dolorosa (Way of the Cross)
- Visit Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Visit Mount Zion
- Visit tomb of King David
- Visit Room of the Last Supper
- Visit Garden of Gethsemane
- View from Mount of Olives
Landmarks/POIs Old City of Jerusalem Western Wall Temple Mount Via Dolorosa Calvary Church of the Holy Sepulchre Mount Zion Tomb of King David Room of the Last Supper Garden of Gethsemane Mount of Olives - Day 8
Departure from Jerusalem
Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your international departure.
