Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive in Israel and get settled into your accommodation. An optional airport transfer is available if you need a ride to either Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, depending on where you're staying.
- Start point
- Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel (Tel Aviv)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ibis Jerusalem city Center - An AccorHotels Brand), Hotel (Herbert Samuel Jerusalem ), Hotel (Hotel 75 by Prima Hotels), Hotel (65 Hotel, Rothschild Tel Aviv - an Atlas Boutique Hotel), Hotel (White Villa Tel Aviv Hotel), Hotel (Bezalel Hotel an Atlas Boutique Jerusalem)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer
- Day 2
Galilee - Nazareth - Jordan River - Sea of Galilee
Head north toward the Sea of Galilee, Israel's largest freshwater lake. You'll check out Capernaum at the foot of Mount of Beatitudes, then see the Church of Multiplication at Taghba with its panoramic views over the water. Next comes the baptism site at Yardenit on the Jordan River. Later you'll arrive in Nazareth, Israel's largest Arab city, and walk through the charming old town before the day ends.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ibis Jerusalem city Center - An AccorHotels Brand), Hotel (Herbert Samuel Jerusalem ), Hotel (Hotel 75 by Prima Hotels), Hotel (65 Hotel, Rothschild Tel Aviv - an Atlas Boutique Hotel), Hotel (White Villa Tel Aviv Hotel), Hotel (Bezalel Hotel an Atlas Boutique Jerusalem)
Included Activities
- Visit Capernaum - home to the Apostles, at the foot of the Mount of Beatitudes
- Panoramic views of the Sea of Galilee and surrounding valley
- Church of Multiplication at Taghba
- Visit the baptism site at Yardenit on the Jordan River
- Explore Nazareth, Israel's largest Arab city
Landmarks Sea of Galilee Capernaum Mount of Beatitudes Church of Multiplication at Taghba Yardenit - Jordan River Baptism Site Nazareth 
- Day 3
Tel Aviv - Jaffa
You'll walk through the historic neighborhoods of Tel Aviv and Jaffa, wandering Old Jaffa's winding alleys and visiting St. Peter's Church with its views from Jaffa Port. From there, check out the Old Train Station and Park HaMesila, then stroll along Herzl Street to Rothschild Boulevard learning about the city's early days. After that, you'll explore Nahalat Binyamin's vibrant streets and street art. Head to Carmel Market for tastings of local food like falafel, malawach, kubbeh, frena bread, and fresh juices (note: the market closes Saturdays, so you'd visit HaMesila Park and Florentin instead on that day).
- Meals
- Tasting (Tastings during Tel Aviv Walking Tour - falafel, malawach, kubbeh, frena bread, and fresh juices at Carmel Market)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel 75 by Prima Hotels), Hotel (65 Hotel, Rothschild Tel Aviv - an Atlas Boutique Hotel), Hotel (White Villa Tel Aviv Hotel), Hotel (ibis Jerusalem city Center - An AccorHotels Brand), Hotel (Herbert Samuel Jerusalem ), Hotel (Bezalel Hotel an Atlas Boutique Jerusalem)
Included Activities
- Walk through Old Jaffa's winding alleys
- Visit St. Peter's Church
- Views from Jaffa Port
- Tour at the Old Railway Station, Park HaMesila
- Walk along Herzl Street to Rothschild Boulevard
- Explore Nahalat Binyamin's vibrant streets and colorful graffiti art
- Guided tasting tour of Carmel Market - falafel, malawach, kubbeh, frena bread, and fresh juices
Landmarks Old Jaffa St. Peter's Church Jaffa Port Old Train Station (Park HaMesila) Herzl Street Rothschild Boulevard Nahalat Binyamin Carmel Market - Day 4
Caesarea - Haifa - Akko
You'll explore the ancient Roman city of Caesarea and see 2,000-year-old remains of the Roman amphitheater and hippodrome. Next, you'll head to Akko, the famous Crusader city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, then continue to Haifa. There you'll see the hanging Bahai Gardens and Stella Maris Monastery before the day wraps up.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ibis Jerusalem city Center - An AccorHotels Brand), Hotel (Herbert Samuel Jerusalem ), Hotel (Hotel 75 by Prima Hotels), Hotel (65 Hotel, Rothschild Tel Aviv - an Atlas Boutique Hotel), Hotel (White Villa Tel Aviv Hotel), Hotel (Bezalel Hotel an Atlas Boutique Jerusalem)
Included Activities
- Explore Caesarea - Roman amphitheater and hippodrome
- Explore Akko - Crusader city, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Haifa
- See the Bahai Gardens
- Visit Stella Maris Monastery
Landmarks Caesarea Roman Amphitheater Caesarea Hippodrome Akko Old City Bahai Gardens Stella Maris Monastery 
- Day 5
Jerusalem
You'll explore Jerusalem's newer neighborhoods and lively markets. Starting at Tzahal Square, you'll visit the Municipality complex, then stroll along Jaffa Street and through Davidka Square. After that, you'll discover the artsy neighborhood of Nahlaot before heading to Mahane Yehuda Market to check out its diverse food scene (on Saturdays when the market is closed, you'll take an alternative route through Sultan Pool, Mishkenot Sha'ananim, the Old Windmill, the YMCA, and the Russian Compound instead).
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ibis Jerusalem city Center - An AccorHotels Brand), Hotel (Herbert Samuel Jerusalem ), Hotel (Hotel 75 by Prima Hotels), Hotel (65 Hotel, Rothschild Tel Aviv - an Atlas Boutique Hotel), Hotel (White Villa Tel Aviv Hotel), Hotel (Bezalel Hotel an Atlas Boutique Jerusalem)
Included Activities
- Visit the Old City from Tzahal Square to Municipality complex
- Stroll along Jaffa Street
- Walk through Davidka Square
- Explore Nahlaot neighborhood
- Explore Mahane Yehuda Market
Landmarks Tzahal Square Municipality complex Jaffa Street Davidka Square Nahlaot Mahane Yehuda Market Sultan Pool Mishkenot Sha'ananim Old Windmill YMCA Russian Compound - Day 6
Christian Jerusalem Tour
You'll explore Jerusalem's Christian holy sites starting on the Mount of Olives, where you'll visit the Garden of Gethsemane, Chapel of Ascension, Church of All Nations, Pater Noster Church, and the Tomb of Mary with its panoramic Old City views. Later you'll enter through Lion's Gate and walk the Via Dolorosa. After lunch and free time in the Muslim Quarter's Arab Souq, you'll visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre including Golgotha and Jesus's tomb. You'll also see the Room of the Last Supper and Tower of David before returning to Tel Aviv.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel 75 by Prima Hotels), Hotel (65 Hotel, Rothschild Tel Aviv - an Atlas Boutique Hotel), Hotel (White Villa Tel Aviv Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Mount of Olives - Garden of Gethsemane, Chapel of Ascension, Church of All Nations, Pater Noster Church, Tomb of Mary, panoramic Old City views
- Enter Old City through Lion's Gate and walk the Via Dolorosa
- Visit Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Golgotha and Jesus's tomb
- See Room of the Last Supper
- Visit Tower of David
Optional Activities
- Lunch in the Muslim Quarter's Arab Souq
Landmarks Mount of Olives Garden of Gethsemane Chapel of Ascension Church of All Nations Pater Noster Church Tomb of Mary Lion's Gate Via Dolorosa Muslim Quarter Church of the Holy Sepulchre Golgotha Room of the Last Supper Tower of David 
- Day 7
Bethlehem - Jericho - Jordan River
You'll head to Bethlehem with a local guide to explore the city where Jesus was born. Visit the famous Church of Nativity and see the famous Banksy hotel. Then you'll continue to Jericho for a guided tour and ascend Mount of Temptation via cable car. Later you'll visit the Qasr Al Yahud baptismal site on the Jordan River before the day concludes.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ibis Jerusalem city Center - An AccorHotels Brand), Hotel (Herbert Samuel Jerusalem ), Hotel (Hotel 75 by Prima Hotels), Hotel (65 Hotel, Rothschild Tel Aviv - an Atlas Boutique Hotel), Hotel (White Villa Tel Aviv Hotel), Hotel (Bezalel Hotel an Atlas Boutique Jerusalem)
Included Activities
- Tour Bethlehem - city where Jesus was born
- Visit Church of Nativity
- See the famous Banksy hotel
- Guided tour of Jericho
- Ascend Mount of Temptation via cable car
- Visit Qasr Al Yahud baptismal site on the Jordan River
Landmarks Bethlehem Church of Nativity Jericho Mount of Temptation Qasr Al Yahud - Jordan River Baptismal Site 
- Day 8
Masada - Ein Gedi - Dead Sea
You'll go to Masada and take the cable car up to tour the ruins of King Herod's palace and fortified site, learning about its significance in Jewish and Israeli history. Next, you'll head to Ein Gedi to explore this beautiful desert oasis nature reserve. Then comes time to float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea waters at the lowest point on Earth and experience the mud. You'll have free time during lunch before wrapping up.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ibis Jerusalem city Center - An AccorHotels Brand), Hotel (Herbert Samuel Jerusalem ), Hotel (Hotel 75 by Prima Hotels), Hotel (65 Hotel, Rothschild Tel Aviv - an Atlas Boutique Hotel), Hotel (White Villa Tel Aviv Hotel), Hotel (Bezalel Hotel an Atlas Boutique Jerusalem)
Included Activities
- Ascend Masada via cable car
- Guided tour of Masada - ruins of King Herod's palace and fortified site
- Explore Ein Gedi nature reserve
- Float in the Dead Sea waters
- Immerse in the mud at the Dead Sea
Landmarks Masada Ein Gedi Dead Sea - Day 9
Free Day
This is your free day to explore Tel Aviv or Jerusalem at your own pace. You can visit sites at leisure, spend time shopping, dine at restaurants that appeal to you, or simply relax.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ibis Jerusalem city Center - An AccorHotels Brand), Hotel (Herbert Samuel Jerusalem ), Hotel (Hotel 75 by Prima Hotels), Hotel (65 Hotel, Rothschild Tel Aviv - an Atlas Boutique Hotel), Hotel (White Villa Tel Aviv Hotel), Hotel (Bezalel Hotel an Atlas Boutique Jerusalem)
- Day 10
Northern Jordan - Sheikh Hussein - Jerash - Amman
You'll transfer early morning to the Jordanian side of the border through the Sheikh Hussein crossing. Start with a short tour of Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman towns outside of Italy and part of the ancient Graeco-Roman Decapolis. Then continue to Amman, Jordan's sprawling capital, for a walking tour visiting the Citadel, Roman ruins, Roman theater, and King Abdullah Mosque. By evening you'll relax at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Jerash)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AlFanar Hotel Amman ), Hotel (Lilac Hotel Amman), Hotel (Bristol Hotel)
Included Activities
- Border crossing at Sheikh Hussein
- Tour of Jerash - Graeco-Roman Decapolis ruins
- Walking tour of Amman - Citadel
- Visit Roman ruins in Amman
- Visit Roman theater in Amman
- Visit King Abdullah Mosque
Landmarks Jerash Amman Citadel Roman Theater of Amman King Abdullah Mosque - Day 11
Amman - Mount Nebo - Madaba - Wadi Rum
You'll start at Mount Nebo where Moses is believed to be buried and enjoy wonderful views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Jericho. From there you'll drive to Madaba, known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, and visit St. George Church to see the Mosaic Map of Jerusalem painted on the floor. Later you'll head toward Wadi Rum for a Jeep tour through the unique desert landscape. You'll arrive at the Bedouin campsite and enjoy authentic dinner in the desert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Bedouin dinner in the desert)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Luxury Magic Rum Camp, Wadi Rum )
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Nebo - Moses burial site
- Views from Mount Nebo of Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Jericho
- Visit Madaba - Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics
- Visit St. George Church - Mosaic Map of Jerusalem
- Jeep tour of Wadi Rum
- Authentic dinner at Bedouin campsite
Optional Activities
- Hotel upgrades in Jordan
- Martian tent in Wadi Rum
- Stargazing experience in Wadi Rum
- Camel Ride in Wadi Rum
Landmarks Mount Nebo Madaba St. George Church Wadi Rum - Day 12
Wadi Rum - Petra
You'll have breakfast at the Bedouin campsite with beautiful morning desert skies. Then you'll enter Petra, the incredible 2,000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient Nabatean city. You'll visit iconic sites and explore less traveled locations not typically accessible to most tourists. After that you have free time to explore at your own pace. Later you'll head to Aqaba and return to the Israeli side of the border with approximately 4 hours travel back to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Petra)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ibis Jerusalem city Center - An AccorHotels Brand), Hotel (Herbert Samuel Jerusalem ), Hotel (Hotel 75 by Prima Hotels), Hotel (65 Hotel, Rothschild Tel Aviv - an Atlas Boutique Hotel), Hotel (White Villa Tel Aviv Hotel), Hotel (Bezalel Hotel an Atlas Boutique Jerusalem)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the Bedouin campsite
- Enter and explore Petra - 2,000-year-old city, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit iconic Petra sites
- Visit off-the-beaten-track locations in Petra
Optional Activities
- Spanish or French Guide in Petra for an extra charge
Landmarks Wadi Rum Petra Aqaba 
- Day 13
Departure
You'll depart from Israel today. An optional airport transfer is available to get you to the airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel (Jerusalem)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer
