Two-Week Highlights of Israel Tour

This morning, you will enjoy your first Israeli breakfast before embarking on an exciting tour of Tel Aviv’s most illustrious sites and neighborhoods. Your tour will begin on Nahalat Binyamin Street, where you will be enchanted by the variety of handicrafts and products that are sold by local artisans. From there, you will continue to the Carmel Market, where you will be guided through the market’s wonderful stalls full of traditional Israeli products. In the afternoon, you will be led to the beach, where you can spend the afternoon at your leisure, strolling along the sunny promenade and basking in the sun.

Today, you will be transferred to Tel Aviv’s infamous Jaffa neighborhood. Your private tour will begin at the Jaffa Clock Tower, which is an important monument that was built during the Ottoman Rule. After lunch, you will be led to the Jaffa Flea Market. Alive with the exciting buzz of bargaining and traditional haggling, the market will throw you into action. From the flea market, you will be guided to one of Jaffa’s higher-end neighborhoods, where you can meander through upscale art galleries, boutiques, and shops to appreciate the unique, artistic style of the area.

This morning, you will enjoy an Israeli breakfast before transferring to your luxurious accommodation in the nearby port city of Haifa. Upon your arrival, you will have a moment to settle in before meeting your expert guide to embark on the day’s activities. You will begin your tour with an exclusive visit to Haifa’s Baha’i gardens. At the base of the gardens, you will arrive in the German Colony of the city, where you will have the opportunity to stroll through its enchanting streets, stopping into the lovely shops and cafes at your leisure. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the nearby Druze village of Isfiya, where you will be provided with the unique opportunity to enjoy lunch in the home of a local Druze family.

Today, you will enjoy breakfast at your hotel before being transferred to Kibbutz Ein Gev. Israeli Kibbutzim are communal settlements that were originally focused on agricultural pursuits but have now expanded to various other fields. During your visit, you will be provided with the unique opportunity to visit one of the largest and wealthiest of Israel’s kibbutzim. In the afternoon, you will return to Haifa, where you will spend the remainder of the day relaxing at Carmel Beach. At the beach, you can bask in the sun and relax on the white sand. You may elect to partake in water sports, such as windsurfing, surfing, or parasailing.

This morning, you will have breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Safed. You will arrive at your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the Artist Quarter. Known as Israel’s infamous Blue City and the birthplace of the mystical Jewish study of Kabbalah, Safed will blow you away with all that the amazing city has to offer. After you have had time to settle in to your suite, you will meet your guide to begin your exploration of Safed. In the evening, you will be transferred to the home of a local Jewish family, where you will enjoy a traditional Shabbat dinner.

Today, you will enjoy breakfast at your hotel before meeting your guide in the lobby to explore the Golan Heights. You will be transferred to the peak of Mt. Bental, which is a remarkable lookout point from Israel into Syria. After you have time to admire the views from Mt. Bental, you will be transferred to one of the region’s finest wineries, where you will learn about Israel’s winemaking industry in addition to having the opportunity to sample some of the country’s finest vintages. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the Sea of Galilee. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to bathe in the sea and to relax on its scenic shores.

This morning, you will eat a light breakfast before transferring to the Masada fortress. You will arrive at Masada and ascend to the top of the fortress in time to watch the sunrise over the Dead Sea. Once it begins to warm, you will descend from Masada via cable car before joining your private driver for a short transfer to the Dead Sea. You will spend the next several hours delighting in this natural phenomenon as you float in the sea’s briny waters and cover yourself in natural mineral mud. When you are ready, you will be met by a local Bedouin tribe. You will be welcomed with traditional Bedouin tea and delicacies as you are invited into a tent to experience their unique culture and hear about their customs and practices.

Today, you will embark on an exciting desert trek. During your time in the desert, you will be provided with the wonderful opportunity to ride a camel, which is the traditional form of desert transportation. When you begin to work up an appetite, you will enjoy lunch at your glampsite, where you will then have the opportunity to wander through the Bedouin village. In the evening, you will attend a traditional dinner that will be accompanied by a Bedouin performance of song and dance. During the performance, you will sit cross-legged on colorful cushions and bask in the beauty of the spellbinding movements.

This morning, you will enjoy your final breakfast in the Negev before transferring to the seaside city of Eilat. You will arrive at your beachfront resort in Eilat. After you have had ample opportunity to settle in to your luxurious suite, you will meet your guide for a quick tour of the area. After your tour, you can spend the day luxuriating on the shores of the Red Sea, basking in the sun, and relaxing in complete comfort. As the day presses on, you may elect to swim with dolphins on a several-hour excursion, which can be organized for you by your guide. You may also choose to partake in scuba diving or snorkeling at Eilat’s infamous Coral Beach.

Today, you be transferred to the natural oasis of Ein Gedi, where you will spend the morning on a leisurely hike to one of Israel’s most impressive waterfalls. After you have had your fill of Ein Gedi, you will be returned to Eilat, where you will enjoy lunch in the city before spending the remainder of the afternoon at your leisure, relaxing at the gorgeous beaches. You may also decide to indulge in a luxurious spa treatment at your beachfront resort or to delight in a refreshing snack or beverage at one of the many seaside bars and cafes.

This morning, you will enjoy your final breakfast in Eilat before transferring to Jerusalem. As you arrive at your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city, you will settle in to your extravagant suite before meeting your guide to begin your exploration of Jerusalem. You will begin with a transfer to the magnificent Mount of Olives. From the Mount of Olives, you will be transferred to Mahane Yehuda Market, where you will have the opportunity to indulge in Jerusalem’s finest delicacies from a variety of local vendors. After the market, you will visit the rest of Jerusalem’s modern New City.

Today, you will enjoy an Israeli breakfast at your hotel before meeting your experienced guide to begin your busy day of touring and exploring Jerusalem. You will begin your tour with a transfer to Jerusalem’s Old City, where you will be transported through history as you traverse the cobblestoned streets and winding alleyways. During your tour, you will visit the city’s most noteworthy destinations and will begin at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which is one of Christianity’s holiest sites. After your tour of the Old City has concluded, you will be transferred to the illustrious Yad Vashem, which is the World Holocaust Remembrance Center.

Today you rise to your final day in Israel. After enjoying your final breakfast in Israel, you can spend the morning as you please, strolling through the winding streets of the city or stopping into a coffee shop on Ben Yehuda Street. As you gaze upon the influx of tourists and locals, you may begin to reminisce on your incredible journey thus far. Soon after, you will return to your hotel for your transfer to the airport. Once you are at the airport, you will be led to your terminal for your international flight home.