Day 1 Tel Aviv

Arrive at any time.

There will be the chance for the group to head out for an optional local dinner.

Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

1h 18:00

The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour.

Accommodation

Deborah Hotel (or similar)

Day 2 Tel Aviv/Nazareth

Enjoy a quick driving tour of Tel Aviv before continuing to historic Jaffa to visit the old markets and the Old Port.

After, make a unique visit to a Druze village and enjoy lunch with a local family.

Continue on to Akko to visit the old markets, Aljazar Mosque, and the unique underground crusader castle before journeying on to Nazareth for the night.

Private Vehicle

Tel Aviv ? NazarethFull Day200km

Make stop along the way.

Tel Aviv Orientation Drive and Jaffa Port Tour

Tel Aviv4h

Enjoy a quick driving tour of Tel Aviv before continuing to historic Jaffa, where we take a walking tour to visit the Old Markets, Simon’s House, and the ancient port of the city of Jaffa, out of which modern day Tel Aviv has grown. The port is thought to be one of the oldest ports in the world and, myth has it, this was the point from which Jonah set off in the Biblical story of Jonah and the Whale.

Druze Village Visit

Isfiya Druze Village

Visit a Druze town and enjoy a lunch of local specialties. The Druze community in Israel is recognized as a separate religious entity with its own courts and spiritual leadership. The culture and language is Arabic but they opted against mainstream Arab nationalism over 60 years ago.

Akko City Tour

Akko

Traced back to Pharaoh Thutmose III, Akko is thought to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Following the labyrinthine of alleys, explore the traces of the Crusader, Muslim, and Ottoman conquerors. While here, visit the Old Markets, Aljazar Mosque, and the unique underground Crusader castle .

Optional Activities – Day 2

Accommodation

Rimonim Hotel Nazareth (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

Day 3 Nazareth/Tiberias

Tour the Sea of Galilee, view the Golan Heights, and spend the night on a kibbutz.

Travel to Golan Heights and learn more about this history of the area.

Visit the Sea of Galilee, including sights like the Church of Transfiguration and the Mount of Beatitudes.

Later, travel to a kibbutz for the night. Learn about this unique communal way of life unique to Israel.

Private Vehicle

Nazareth ? Tiberias

Stretch out and scan the scenery from the comfort of a private vehicle.

Golan Heights Visit

Golan Heights

Drive deep into the Golan Heights, in Israel?s mountainous northern region. Considered one of the most beautiful regions in the country, enjoy views over the Syrian border and learn more about this historic region.

Sea of Galilee Area Tour

Lake Tiberias

Tour the Sea of Galilee, including sites such as the Church of Transfiguration and Capernaum. Capernaum is home to one of the earliest churches in the world, as well as a monumental ancient synagogue. We also visit Tabgha, with its ancient mosaic of the Loaves and Fishes dating back to the original Byzantine church.

Accommodation

Kibbutz Nof Ginosar (or similar)

Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4 Tiberias/Jericho

Visit the fortress of Masada followed by a swim in the Dead Sea.

Travel to Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the famous rock fortress. Opt to hike (or ride) to the top and learn more about this ancient place.

Continue on to the fascinating Dead Sea. Cover yourself in the healing mud, bob like a cork in very salty water, or enjoy a little sunbathing on the shore.

Private Vehicle

Tiberias ? Jericho

Stretch out and scan the scenery from the comfort of a private vehicle.

Masada Guided Tour

Masada

Take a tour of Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage site and stunning rock fortress that was the last stronghold of the Jewish in their war against the Romans. The story of the site reveals the courage of the defenders of Massada and their battle against the conquering Romans. Visit Herod?s palace, the mikveh, storerooms, watchtowers, and the synagogue.

Dead Sea Visit (Israel)

Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is actually a lake, without any from of life whatsoever in its waters, hence its name. The water is so dense that it is practically impossible to sink and its five to ten times as salty as regular sea water. While swimming, cover yourself with the sea’s mud, which is reputed to have special healing powers, and don’t forget to take a photo of yourself reading a book while floating! You will notice that the salt penetrates any cuts on your body and has an unusual smell, but there are showers to wash off under after swimming.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5?Jericho/Negev Desert

Travel to the Negev Desert and visit a village to learn firsthand about Bedouin culture before sleeping overnight in a Bedouin- style camp.

Private Vehicle

Jericho ? Negev Desert

Stretch out and scan the scenery from the comfort of a private vehicle.

Bedouin Camping Excursion

Negev Desert

Visit a Bedouin camp in the Negev Desert to learn more about life in this remote region and get a taste of the unique culture of these people firsthand.

Accommodation

Kfar Hanokdim (or similar)

Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

Day 6 Negev Desert/Jerusalem

Visit Bethlehem and the Duhaishe Camp for Palestinian refugees.

Travel to biblical Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity before heading to Duhaishe Camp for Palestinian refugees. The camp has become something of a permanent town. Learn more about the situation of the Palestinians in Israel and what life in the camp is all about.

In the late afternoon, travel to Jerusalem for the evening.

Private Vehicle

Negev Desert ? Jerusalem

Stretch out and scan the scenery from the comfort of a private vehicle.

Duhaishe Palestinian Refugee Camp

Bethlehem

Visit the Duhaishe Palestinian Refugee Camp. The camp has been around for so long it’s more of a permanent city. Visit it to learn more about what life is like for Palestinians in the area.

Bethlehem Visit

Bethlehem

Explore ancient Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus and King David, and visit the Nativity Church. The city is an important site to all three major religions of Israel: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

Accommodation

Holy Land Hotel (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 7 Jerusalem

Visit the Western Wall and the Holy Sepulchre Church. Enjoy a guided visit of the Muslim and Jewish quarters of Old Jerusalem.

Visit the four quarters of the Old City on a guided walk: the Christian, Jewish, Armenian, and Muslim quarters.

After, walk the 14 stations of the Dolorosa, ending at the Holy Sepulchre Church, and visit the Western Wall.

Spend some free time exploring in the afternoon.

Old Jerusalem Walking Tour

Jerusalem4h-8h

Take a walking tour through the Old City of Jerusalem and view the Temple Mount before walking the 14 Stations of the Via Dolorosa, ending at the Holy Sepulchre Church. Later, visit the 4 quarters of the Old City: Christian, Jewish, Armenian, and Muslim quarters.

Free Time

JerusalemAfternoon

Explore this ancient city.

Optional Activities – Day 7

Accommodation

Holy Land Hotel (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8 Jerusalem

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast

Physical Rating: 3 – Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.