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8 Day itinerary in Israel, Middle East

Israel Group Discovery 8D/7N

Explore the best of Israel with an unforgettable group journey offering unique cultural and historical experiences. Discover Jerusalem's ancient wonders, float in the Dead Sea, and marvel at the stunning landscapes of the Negev Desert. Visit vibrant Tel Aviv for its modern attractions and bustling m... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Tel Aviv-Yafo

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Adventure

Educational

Cultural

Explorer Trips

Nature & Wildlife

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Enjoy a panoramic view of Haifa & the Bahai Shrine from its gardens

2

See and taste history in Golan with a ruins tour and a winery tasting

3

Experience incredible Jerusalem, both old and new parts of the city

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: Tel Aviv, Israel

Duration: 8 Days

Departure Time: Anytime


Arrival and Tel Aviv Airport pick-up


Upon arrival at the Ben Gurion airport you’ll be transferred to your accommodation in Tel Aviv for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day on your own while exploring this wonderful city. Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Day 2

place Day 2: Tel Aviv - Caesarea - Haifa, Israel

Caesarea, Megiddo, Druze Village & Haifa (B/L/D)


Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, which was the capital of Judea under the Romans. See the excavations of the Crusader city and the Roman port, the aqueduct and the amphitheater that has been restored to its former glory as a concert venue. Proceed to Megiddo to visit the archaeological excavations that include the well-preserved water supply system. Continue to Daliat El Carmel, a Druze village to enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant. Proceed to Haifa for a panoramic view of the Haifa Bay and the Golden domed Bahai Shrine and gardens. Overnight at a Galilee Kibbutz, a traditional Israeli form of communal living.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

place Day 3: Haifa- Safed - Golan Heights, Israel

Safed & Golan Heights Winery Tour (B/D)


Travel to Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism. Visit the ancient synagogues and the artists' colony. Continue to Golan Heights to see the former Syrian bunkers, Quneitra and the new Israeli town of Katzrin. Stop at the Golan winery for a tour and wine tasting. Proceed to "Kessem Hagolan", a multimedia presentation of the area and its history. Overnight at a Galilee Kibbutz.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4

place Day 4: Golan Heights – Nazareth, Israel

Sea of Galilee & Nazareth (B)


Start your day visiting Nazareth and the church of Annunciation, continue to Tiberias, visit Capernaum and see the ruins of the synagogue and octagonal church of St. Peter. Go to the Mount of Beatitudes, famous for being the place where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive via Beit Shean to Beit Alpha and see the remains of the mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue that depict the zodiac. You will overnight at a Galilee Kibbutz.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

place Day 5: Nazareth – Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, The Old City (B)


Start your day enjoying a magnificent panoramic view from Mount of Olives and proceed to the Old City. Visit the Tomb of King David and the room of The Last Supper on Mount Zion. Enter the walled city and walk through the newly restored Jewish quarter. Visit the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter towards the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulchre. If time and border restrictions permit, you will enter Palestine to visit Bethlehem to view Rachel's tomb, visit the Church of Nativity and Manger's Square. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

place Day 6: Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, The New City (B/D)


Go to the Israel museum. Visit the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed. Proceed for a tour at the Knesset, Israel's parliament. Go to Mount Herzl cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit Mea Shearim, the ultra-orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem to learn about their unique lifestyle. In the evening enjoy a Middle Eastern dinner and if weather conditions are ideal, enjoy the spectacular "sound & light" show at the Tower of David museum. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7

place Day 7: Jerusalem - Qumram – Masada – Dead Sea, Israel

Qumran, Masada & Dead Sea (B)


Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth at almost 400 meters (1300 feet) below sea level. Stop at Qumran and visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. Ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 AD. Subject to the weather, continue to the Dead Sea to cover yourself with the mineral-rich mud that many believe has therapeutic effects. Go for a swim to experience the unique sensation of the ultra-buoyant waters. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

place Day 8: Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem Airport Drop-Off (B)


Enjoy breakfast before your transfer to the airport for your departing flight. Safe travels!

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Breakfast (7)
  • Lunch (1)
  • Dinner (3)

Transport expand_less

  • All transport as per itinerary
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off

Activities expand_less

  • Sightseeing as per itinerary

Extras expand_less

  • All Site Entry Fees

Not Included expand_less

  • Visa Fees
  • Other meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips

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