Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Negev Desert

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Visit the ancient Jaffa port and Tel Aviv’s oldest district, before browsing the bustling Carmel Market. Enjoy a day trip north to visit the remains of Herod’s port at Caesarea and the Crusader town of Acre. Explore modern Jerusalem today, visiting the Israel Museum, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and Yad Vashem, Israel’s official Holocaust memorial.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the highlights of Jerusalem, from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Western Wall to the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and Israel Museum.
    • Tour the infamous ruins at Masada and the natural oasis at Ein Gedi.
    • Enjoy striking desert views across the Makhtesh Ramon from your hotel in the heart of the Negev desert.
    • Experience the contrast of old and new in Tel Aviv.
    • Enjoy a home-hosted lunch with a local Druze family and visit the historic sights of Caesarea and Acre.

What's this trip about?

    Visit the ancient Jaffa port and Tel Aviv’s oldest district, before browsing the bustling Carmel Market. Enjoy a day trip north to visit the remains of Herod’s port at Caesarea and the Crusader town of Acre. Explore modern Jerusalem today, visiting the Israel Museum, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and Yad Vashem, Israel’s official Holocaust memorial.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityTel Aviv
End CityMitzpe Ramon

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Religious

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature

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Itinerary

Day 1: Tel Aviv

Accommodation options: Lily & Bloom Hotel, The Norman Tel Aviv & The Jaffa Hotel

After your flight to Tel Aviv, you will be collected and transferred to your hotel in the city.

Day 2: Tel Aviv

Accommodation options: Lily & Bloom Hotel, The Norman Tel Aviv & The Jaffa Hotel

With your private guide, visit the ancient Jaffa port and Tel Aviv’s oldest district, before browsing the bustling Carmel Market, for lunch. You can also stroll the tree-lined Rothschild Boulevard to admire its Bauhaus architecture and pause in one of the many cafes or restaurants.

Day 3: Tel Aviv

Accommodation options: Lily & Bloom Hotel, The Norman Tel Aviv & The Jaffa Hotel

Enjoy a day trip north to visit the remains of Herod’s port at Caesarea and the Crusader town of Acre. As well as exploring the Roman ruins and medieval citadel, you can also stop for a home-hosted lunch with a Druze family to learn about their culture and way of life.

Day 4: Jerusalem

Accommodation options: Bezalel, The American Colony Hotel & Mamilla Hotel

After the short drive to Jerusalem, embark on a private tour of Old Jerusalem with your guide. Visiting sites such as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall (Kotel). Lo...

Day 5: Jerusalem

Accommodation options: Bezalel, The American Colony Hotel & Mamilla Hotel

Explore modern Jerusalem today, visiting the Israel Museum, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and Yad Vashem, Israel’s official Holocaust memorial. In the afternoon, your private guide will take you to Mahane Yehuda market, giving you a chance to taste various local delicacies from the food stalls.

Day 6: Jerusalem

Accommodation: Bezalel, The American Colony Hotel & Mamilla Hotel

This morning your driver-guide will collect you and together head to the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, the natural oasis of Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, and Masada, an...

Day 7: Mitzpe Ramon

Accommodation: Beresheet Hotel

Head south from Jerusalem into the stark landscape of the Negev desert. Arrive at your hotel overlooking the Makhtesh Ramon erosion depression and take a scenic 4x4 ride through the makhtesh with an expert desert guide. This evening enjoy star gazing with an expert guide in the clear desert sky.

Day 8: Return home

Today you will return to Tel Aviv for your onward flight.

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Price From $9,125
Price per day$1,141
Last Updated: 3/1/2023

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