From the Ancient to the Cutting-Edge: Discover Israel

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From the ancient city of Jerusalem to modern day Tel Aviv, discover a complex land of kings and empires, natural beauty and modern ingenuity with time to explore on your own.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
    • I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
    • Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game

What's this trip about?

    From the ancient city of Jerusalem to modern day Tel Aviv, discover a complex land of kings and empires, natural beauty and modern ingenuity with time to explore on your own.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityJerusalem
End CityTel Aviv

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Flight

Day 2 Welcome to Israel/Orientation Jerusalem

Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone with a warm welcome and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule and any changes, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer any questio...

Day 3 Biblical Jerusalem Jerusalem

Unavoidable stairs in the City of David and walking on cobble stones.

Depart the hotel by coach with your site coordinator and group leader to the Haas Promenade, where we will begin the day overlooking a panoramic view of the Old City of Jerusalem. Great photo ...

Day 4 Chrstian Quarter/Mt. Zion Jerusalem

Unavoidable stairs in the Christian Quarter and walking on cobble stones.

Depart the hotel by coach with your group leader and site coordinator for the Southern Wall Excavations at the Jerusalem Archaeological Park. Discuss the "Centrality of the Temple in Israe...

Day 5 Masada and the Dead Sea. Jerusalem

The Dead Sea region can be warmer than Jerusalem and much drier.

Depart the hotel with your group leader and site coordinator to the Dead Sea Region, lowest point on earth. Ascend the mountain fortress of Masada by cable car to explore this UNESCO World Heritage...

Day 6 Yad Vashem/Welcoming the Jewish Sabbath at the Western Wall Jerusalem

Travel by coach with your group leader and site coordinator to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Complex. Guided visit with your site coordinator through the historical museum, sculpture garden, Avenue of the Righteous Among the Nations, and Children's Memorial.

Day 7 Day at Leisure to Explore Jerusalem Jerusalem

Free Time. Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most in Jerusalem. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.

Free Time. Take this opportunity f...

Day 8 Jordan River Valley and Sea of Galilee The Galilee Region

Check-out and depart hotel with Group Leader and Site Coordinator. Travel by coach north along the Jordan River Valley to Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu. Meet kibbutz members to learn the history of this religious kibbutz. Then tour the organic fields and "bug factory" to learn ...

Day 9 The Golan Heights Tel Aviv

Check-out and depart hotel with your group leader and site coordinator. Ascend the Golan Heights by coach. Strategic briefing by former IDF officer along Israel's northern border with Syria.

We continue by coach to the Lower Galilee and Kibbutz Ein Harod. Docent...

Day 10 Contemporary Israel Tel Aviv

Depart the hotel with the group leader and site coordinator and travel by coach to a local museum to learn about the War of Independence. Share the trials and tribulations of this difficult, yet inspiring period in Israel's history. Then we head to the Nahalat Binyami...

Day 11 Innovation Center/Program Concludes In Flight

Free Time in the morning. Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most in Tel Aviv. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. After check-out, we will m...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,349
Price per day$486
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 9
  • Number of Lunch: 2
  • Number of Dinner: 7
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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