Welcome to Israel! After clearing migrations, your guide will help you with your luggage and clearing customs. You will be picked up at the airport in Tel Aviv and transferred to your hotel.

Israel

Since the beginning of recorded history, Israel has been a fascinating geographic and cultural crossroad. Countless dreamers have fantasized about traveling here, a richly historic destination that is considered exotic, different, holy, controversial and exceptionally beautiful. Poets, artists and world leaders alike, have all climbed Mount Masada and walked the streets of Jerusalem, and each in their own way, have been changed by the experience. From rugged landscapes, inspiring attractions, sparkling palaces and raw natural beauty, a trip to Israel is simply captivating.

Journey to Tiberias via Haifa

After a hearty breakfast, you will make your way to Tiberias for a new adventure. En-route you will make a few stops. Start the day by driving through the oldest part of Tel Aviv and the ancient port city of Jaffa. Continue to the ancient city of Caesarea built by King Herod the Great while driving along the stunning Mediterranean coast. Next, continue to Haifa and pass by Mt. Carmel to see the beautiful and famous Bahai Gardens. From Haifa, drive to Nazareth and the Church of Annunciation. Afterward, you will drive to Cana, the location where Jesus turned water into wine. Finish the journey with a visit to the Wedding Church before arriving at your hotel in Tiberias.

Tiberias

Tiberias is a beautiful holy city located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is home to many Christian pilgrimages as well as a booming economy, ever-growing city, and beaches, and history. You can find the most sacred of places and people while still experiencing the more modern and less religious aspects.

Mt. Beatitudes, Capernaum, Tabgha, & Golan Heights

After a lovely morning touring Tiberias, enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. You will have the opportunity to visit the Yigal Alon center, where the “Jesus Boat,” an ancient fishing boat from the 1st century, is displayed. Ascend to Mt. Beatitudes, where Jesus gave the “Sermon on the Mount.” Continue to Capernaum, known as “The Town of Jesus,” visit the synagogue and Peter’s house. Take a lunch break tasting a delicious St. Peters fish lunch (own expense). Next, stop by Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of Fish and Loaves, and visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4th-century mosaic floor. Proceed to Golan Heights for an excellent overview from above.

Jordan River, Qumran, Masada, & Dead Sea

This morning start your new journey by driving along the Jordan River to the Yardenit Baptismal Site. Visit Qumram and the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Next, travel to Masada and take a cable car up to the fortress. Submerge yourself in the history of the famous Jewish fortification, the places built by King Herod, the synagogue, and the bathhouses used by the Jewish people. Afterward, descend Masada by cable car and drive to the Dead Sea for much-needed relaxation and dip. Once the tour is over, you will continue to your hotel in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem

Jerusalem is totally unique – there is no other place like it. A city of tradition, religion, and history, but also, increasingly, of modern culture and heritage, it is a city with so much to offer that you could spend years here and still not see everything. Long an object of veneration and conflict, the holy city of Jerusalem has been governed, both as a provincial town and a national capital, by an extended series of dynasties and states. In the early 20th century the city, along with all of historic Palestine, became the focus of the competing national aspirations of Zionists and Palestinian Arabs.

Mt. of Olives & Bethlehem

After breakfast, you will go up to Mt. of Olives, a cemetery that once was covered in olive groves. You will have a magnificent panoramic view of Jerusalem. Then, head on over to Bethlehem to see the Church of Nativity located at Manger Square. You will also get to see an overview of the Judean Desert and Shepherd's Field.

New City & Mahane Yehuda Market

The morning, visit Israel’s official memorial to the Holocaust, Yad Vashem, located on Mt. Herzl. Next, drive past The Knesset and the Israeli Supreme Court, on your way to the Israel Museum. Israel’s national museum is home to the Dead Sea Scrolls and a model of the Second Temple. Continue the day with an exciting tour of the Mahane Yehuda Marketplace (Shuk) were you can submerge yourself in all of the colors and unique flavors of Jerusalem. Experience a glimpse of the everyday life of an Israeli.

Old Jerusalem Tour

The beautiful Garden of Gethsemane awaits! Today, experience the place where Jesus prayed, and his disciples slept the night before his crucifixion. Next, make your way to Mt. Zion, where you will visit David's tomb and the site of the Last Supper ("Upper Room"). Continue to the Christian Quarter, where you will visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Jesus was crucified. From there, walk where Jesus walked and make your way down Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross). Next, take a short trip to The Cardo, the main street in the Old City, when Judea was under Roman rule. You will also get to go down to the Western Wall and spend some time in reflection and prayer.

Jerusalem Underground Tour

Explore the city on a walking tour and discover the city of David and its fascinating archaeological excavations. Visit the Archaeological Park Davidson Center and enrich yourself with the ancient history of Mt. Temple. Proceed to explore the Southern Wall excavations and learn about the Robinson Arch, the ritual bath, and get a glimpse of the era gone-by.

Free Day

Enjoy your free day to explore the beautiful city and its rich and intriguing culture on your own. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the wonderful museums and the magnificent historical sites of the city.

Although your adventure must come to an end today, you will be leaving with new friends, amazing experiences and memories to cherish for the rest of your life. Once you have checked out of your hotel in Jerusalem, you will be met by your driver and transferred to the Tel Aviv Airport in good time to board your international departure flight.

We wish you safe and happy travels home! (This service is on a private basis.)