Adventure tour of TLV, Haifa, Nazareth, Golan Heights, Masada, Dead Sea & Jerusalem
Highlights
Tel Aviv, Roman ruins at Caesarea, Druze villages, Golan Heights wine tasting, Haifa, Sea of Galilee, Tiberias, Nazareth, Masada fortress by cable car, Bethlehem, Dead Sea swim, old & new Jerusalem.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Tel-Aviv
After arriving at the airport one of our friendly representatives will welcome you and transport you to your hotel. The day is yours free to either relax or explore the city on your own.
| OVERNIGHT: Tel Aviv hotel
| MEALS: N/A
| EXTRAS: Single Room Supplement, Extra night - pre-tour, Hotel upgrades
Day 2: Masada – The Dead Sea - Jerusalem
We set off from Tel Aviv, driving south, passing by the cities of Ashdod, Ashkelon and Beersheba, the capital of the Negev Desert.
We continue via Arad to Masada – Israel’s foremost archaeological park and ascend via cable-car for a thorough visit that gives insight to the rituals, politics and culture of the people who inhabited this desert fortress.
We also visit many interesting places today, such as the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, bathhouse and cisterns, and enjoy the incredible views of the Roman camps, and the Dead Sea.
After descending to the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea, we’ll experience floating on its salty waters and taking advantage of the soothing properties of the lakes mineral-rich black mud.
We end the day by passing by the oasis of Ein Gedi and proceeding through the Judean Desert to Jerusalem.
| OVERNIGHT: Jerusalem hotel
| MEALS: Breakfast
Day 3: Exploring Jerusalem
We start the tour today at the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit to the beautifully renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. We also visit Yad Vashem, the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established at the foot of Mt. Hertzl in 1953.
Later we will drive to the picturesque village of Ein Karem in the south western outskirts of Jerusalem. According to tradition, this is where John the Baptist was born and the village therefore has great significance in Christian histories.
Our final stop is at Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, where we see the Church of the Navitity and Manger Square, before returning to Jerusalem.
| OVERNIGHT: Jerusalem hotel
| MEALS: Breakfast
Day 4: Jerusalem
Today, we go back in time and visit the Old City of Jerusalem. We’ll enter through one of the Gates to the walled Old City to see the Western Wall, and the actual site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount.
We also walk the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, stopping at the Stations of the Cross, to Calvary and ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which houses both the traditional site of the Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection.
We also visit Mt. Zion and the tomb of King David, and the Room of the Last Supper just outside the Old City.
From the Mount of Olives we’ll enjoy a spectacular pamoranic view of Jerusalem, the holy city for three of the world’s great religious – Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
Another stop is at the Garden of Gethsemane where Judas betrayed Jesus, before we head into downtown Jerusalem and the largest open market in Israel, Mahane Yehuda, where we can experience the hustle, bustle, flavours and smells of the traders and their stalls.
| OVERNIGHT: Jerusalem hotel
| MEALS: Breakfast
Day 5: Beit Shean, Nazareth and Safed
We leave Jerusalem today and drive north passing by Jericho – the oldest city in the world. We’ll travel through the Jordan Valley and the new settlements to Beit Shean and visit the excavations of this well-preserved Roman City.
Then it is on to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and Christian holy sites, before we proceed to Safed, city of the Kabbalah and a centre of Jewish mysticism where we’ll explore the beautiful streets of the artists’ colony.
| OVERNIGHT: Tiberias hotel
| MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Sea of Galilee, Golan Heights, Wine tasting
We follow the shore of the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum to visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue, the Mount of Beatitudes, traditional site of the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ and Tabgha which is the traditional site of the 'miracle of the loaves and the fish'. There is the option to take a boat trip on teh Sea of Galilee here to enjoy the scenery and tranquillity which has changed little over 2000 years (subject to weather conditions, fee payable locally).
Next we head up into the Golan Heights to enjoy an Israeli wine country experience in vineyards surrounded by endless views. While here, we take a tour, do a wine tasting and learn about the wine production process.
Finally we pass former Syrian fortifications, Druze villages and Banias, the source of the Jordan River before returning to Tiberias for the night.
| OVERNIGHT: Tiberias hotel
| MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Acre, Haifa, Caesarea & Tel Aviv
After breakfast, the last day of our tour starts off with a drive through the hills of the Galilee, westwards to Acre for a visit of the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications.
We then continue to Haifa, for a panoramic view of the city from Mount Carmel, including the Baha'i Shrine, Persian Garden, and Haifa Bay.
We then head along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea to visit the Roman Theater and the Crusader fortress at what is known as the “masterpiece of Herod the Great”.
We end the day, and the tour, with a short city tour of Tel Aviv and the ancient port of Jaffa.
| OVERNIGHT: Tel Aviv hotel
| MEALS: Breakfast
Day 8: Israel tour ends
Your time in Israel officially comes to an end today. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your departure back home. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like to extend your tour
| OVERNIGHT: N/A
| MEALS: Breakfast
| EXTRAS: Extra night - post-tour
included with
- All accommodation in 3 to 4-star hotels (upgrades available)
- All transport and transfers in AC vehicles
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- English speaking guide during touring days
- All site entry fees
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (7 breakfasts, 0 lunch, 2 dinners)
excluded by
- International Flights (available on request)
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Travel Insurance (compulsory, available on request)
- Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tips for driver & tour leader
- Any other items not mentioned above
Detailed Description
Day 1: Welcome to Tel-Aviv
After arriving at the airport one of our friendly representatives will welcome you and transport you to your hotel. The day is yours free to either relax or explore the city on your own.
| OVERNIGHT: Tel Aviv hotel
| MEALS: N/A
| EXTRAS: Single Room Supplement, Extra night - pre-tour, Hotel upgrades
Day 2: Masada – The Dead Sea - Jerusalem
We set off from Tel Aviv, driving south, passing by the cities of Ashdod, Ashkelon and Beersheba, the capital of the Negev Desert.
We continue via Arad to Masada – Israel’s foremost archaeological park and ascend via cable-car for a thorough visit that gives insight to the rituals, politics and culture of the people who inhabited this desert fortress.
We also visit many interesting places today, such as the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, bathhouse and cisterns, and enjoy the incredible views of the Roman camps, and the Dead Sea.
After descending to the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea, we’ll experience floating on its salty waters and taking advantage of the soothing properties of the lakes mineral-rich black mud.
We end the day by passing by the oasis of Ein Gedi and proceeding through the Judean Desert to Jerusalem.
| OVERNIGHT: Jerusalem hotel
| MEALS: Breakfast
Day 3: Exploring Jerusalem
We start the tour today at the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit to the beautifully renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. We also visit Yad Vashem, the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established at the foot of Mt. Hertzl in 1953.
Later we will drive to the picturesque village of Ein Karem in the south western outskirts of Jerusalem. According to tradition, this is where John the Baptist was born and the village therefore has great significance in Christian histories.
Our final stop is at Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, where we see the Church of the Navitity and Manger Square, before returning to Jerusalem.
| OVERNIGHT: Jerusalem hotel
| MEALS: Breakfast
Day 4: Jerusalem
Today, we go back in time and visit the Old City of Jerusalem. We’ll enter through one of the Gates to the walled Old City to see the Western Wall, and the actual site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount.
We also walk the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, stopping at the Stations of the Cross, to Calvary and ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which houses both the traditional site of the Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection.
We also visit Mt. Zion and the tomb of King David, and the Room of the Last Supper just outside the Old City.
From the Mount of Olives we’ll enjoy a spectacular pamoranic view of Jerusalem, the holy city for three of the world’s great religious – Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
Another stop is at the Garden of Gethsemane where Judas betrayed Jesus, before we head into downtown Jerusalem and the largest open market in Israel, Mahane Yehuda, where we can experience the hustle, bustle, flavours and smells of the traders and their stalls.
| OVERNIGHT: Jerusalem hotel
| MEALS: Breakfast
Day 5: Beit Shean, Nazareth and Safed
We leave Jerusalem today and drive north passing by Jericho – the oldest city in the world. We’ll travel through the Jordan Valley and the new settlements to Beit Shean and visit the excavations of this well-preserved Roman City.
Then it is on to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and Christian holy sites, before we proceed to Safed, city of the Kabbalah and a centre of Jewish mysticism where we’ll explore the beautiful streets of the artists’ colony.
| OVERNIGHT: Tiberias hotel
| MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Sea of Galilee, Golan Heights, Wine tasting
We follow the shore of the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum to visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue, the Mount of Beatitudes, traditional site of the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ and Tabgha which is the traditional site of the 'miracle of the loaves and the fish'. There is the option to take a boat trip on teh Sea of Galilee here to enjoy the scenery and tranquillity which has changed little over 2000 years (subject to weather conditions, fee payable locally).
Next we head up into the Golan Heights to enjoy an Israeli wine country experience in vineyards surrounded by endless views. While here, we take a tour, do a wine tasting and learn about the wine production process.
Finally we pass former Syrian fortifications, Druze villages and Banias, the source of the Jordan River before returning to Tiberias for the night.
| OVERNIGHT: Tiberias hotel
| MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Acre, Haifa, Caesarea & Tel Aviv
After breakfast, the last day of our tour starts off with a drive through the hills of the Galilee, westwards to Acre for a visit of the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications.
We then continue to Haifa, for a panoramic view of the city from Mount Carmel, including the Baha'i Shrine, Persian Garden, and Haifa Bay.
We then head along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea to visit the Roman Theater and the Crusader fortress at what is known as the “masterpiece of Herod the Great”.
We end the day, and the tour, with a short city tour of Tel Aviv and the ancient port of Jaffa.
| OVERNIGHT: Tel Aviv hotel
| MEALS: Breakfast
Day 8: Israel tour ends
Your time in Israel officially comes to an end today. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your departure back home. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like to extend your tour
| OVERNIGHT: N/A
| MEALS: Breakfast
| EXTRAS: Extra night - post-tour
