Duration: 8 Days
Starting From: $1999
Perched at the crossroads of Middle Eastern history for centuries and the spiritual home to Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike, Israel remains a must-visit destination for anyone eager to understand this dynamic, always-changing region. Explore the historic towns of Bethlehem and Nazareth, tune into the rhythm of daily life in the Golan Heights, visit Bedouin communities in the Negev Desert, and experience a soul-stirring visit to a refugee camp. Thousands of incredible moments, one comprehensive trip.
Day 1. Arrive in Tel Aviv at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 2. 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.
Exclusive Inclusions: Local Living Druze Village Visit and Traditional Lunch
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 3. Tour the Sea of Galilee, view the Golan Heights and spend the night on a kibbutz.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4. Visit the fortress of Masada followed by a swim in the Dead Sea.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5. Travel to the Negev Desert and visit a village to learn firsthand about Bedouin culture before sleeping overnight in a Bedouin-style camp.
Exclusive Inclusions: Local Living Bedouin Camp Overnight
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 6. Visit Bethlehem and the Duhaishe Camp for Palestinian refugees.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7. Visit the Western Wall and the Holy Sepulchre Church. Enjoy a guided visit of the Muslim and Jewish quarters of Old Jerusalem.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8: Depart at any time.
- Local Living: Druze Village Visit and Traditional Lunch, Isfiya Druze Village
- Local Living: Bedouin Camp Overnight, Negev Desert
- Tel Aviv city tour including Old Port of Jaffa
- Akko and Nazareth visits
- Sea of Galilee region tour
- Golan Heights visit
- Kibbutz stay
- Masada guided tour
- Dead Sea visit with swim
- Bethlehem visit
- Refugee camp visit
- Jerusalem sightseeing including the Western Wall and Holy Sepulcher Church
- Old Jerusalem guided tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
- Hotels (6 nights), camping (1 night, Bedouin-style camp).
Meals
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
- Allow USD205-270 for meals not included.
Transportation
- Private van, walking
Staff & experts
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.