Departure on your way to the Promised Land, Israel.

Shalom and welcome to Israel! On arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport you will be met and assisted by our airport representative and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv — Israel’s largest and most modern city, a short distance from the Old City of Jaffa. Check in and rest after your flight. Tel Aviv is a beautiful city on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, with a lively city center, shopping, family attractions, and the popular beachfront promenade with wonderful restaurants, stores, and coffee shops. Time permitting, visit relatives and friends, go dining or shopping.

Overnight Tel Aviv — including buffet breakfast.

Begin the day in Old Jaffa, one of the world’s oldest port cities. Walk through its winding alleys and stone archways, where history, legend, and faith converge above the shimmering Mediterranean Sea. Continue to Neve Tzedek, the first Jewish neighborhood built outside of Jaffa’s walls. Today, its restored 19th-century homes, tree-lined streets, and boutique shops tell the story of Tel Aviv’s beginnings — a meeting point of tradition and creativity.

Proceed to the bustling Carmel Market, where sounds, scents, and flavors fill the air. This vibrant open-air market offers a taste of Tel Aviv’s cultural diversity and daily life, from fresh produce and street food to spices and sweets.

Visit the ANU Museum of the Jewish People, a dynamic and inclusive institution celebrating Jewish heritage, identity, and global culture. Through engaging exhibits and multimedia displays, explore the journey of the Jewish people across continents and generations.

Overnight Tel Aviv — including buffet breakfast.

Begin the day at Beit Guvrin-Maresha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its incredible ancient underground city, bell caves, and olive presses.

Continue to the Gaza Envelope, where the events of October 7, 2023 left a deep and lasting impact. Visit a lookout over the Gaza border to understand the proximity and vulnerability of the communities living here. Then stop at a roadside shelter along Route 232, where Aner Shapira displayed remarkable heroism while saving others. Visit the Nova Festival site near Re’im, where a peaceful gathering was transformed into a scene of unimaginable tragedy. Pay respects and hear the story of the young lives lost and the resilience shown in its aftermath.

In Sderot, visit the site of the city’s former police station, one of the first places targeted during the assault and a symbol of the fierce battles that took place.

Overnight Tel Aviv — including buffet breakfast.

Enjoy a day of leisure in Tel Aviv, a short distance from Jaffa, with its shopping, attractions, and famous beachfront promenade. Take time to visit and spend the day with relatives and friends.

Overnight Tel Aviv — including buffet breakfast.

Travel north along the coast to Caesarea, the ancient port city built by Herod the Great. Walk through the remains of the Roman theater, the Herodian palace, and the impressive aqueduct that once brought water to the city.

Continue to Haifa for a panoramic view of the Baha’i Gardens and Haifa Bay. In Acre (Akko), a UNESCO World Heritage site, explore the massive underground Crusader Halls, a hidden city beneath the streets, and wander the Old City’s market, alive with color, scent, and centuries of history.

Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse in the Galilee — including buffet breakfast and dinner.

Begin the day with a jeep adventure at the foot of the Golan Heights, where off-road trails lead through dramatic landscapes, a fun and thrilling way to experience the region’s natural beauty up close.

Ascend to the Golan Heights and go to a commanding observation point overlooking Quneitra and the Syrian border — a striking location that highlights the region’s strategic and historical importance. Visit Tzfat (Safed), one of Judaism’s Four Holy Cities. Walk its winding alleyways, explore the Artists’ Quarter, and encounter the mystical tradition of Kabbalah that shaped its unique spiritual atmosphere.

Overnight in a Kibbutz guesthouse in the Galilee — including buffet breakfast and dinner.

Begin the day in Tiberias, nestled along the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Walk along the beautiful lakeside promenade and hear stories of the city’s development during the Ottoman era, including some of the historic buildings that still stand today. Continue south to the remarkable archaeological site of Beit She’an, once a major Roman and Byzantine city. Walk its ancient streets, stand in the grand Roman theater, and take in the scale and preservation of a city that flourished for centuries.

Journey to Qasr Al Yahud, the traditional site where the Israelites crossed the Jordan River into the Promised Land. As the day draws to a close, arrive in Jerusalem, pausing at Mount Scopus for a blessing at this breathtaking panoramic view of the city that has drawn hearts and prayers for millennia.

Overnight Jerusalem — including buffet breakfast.

Step into the heart of Jewish history on Mount Zion, beginning with a visit to King David’s Tomb, a site of reverence and tradition for generations. Enter the Old City and make your way through the Jewish Quarter. Walk along the Cardo, the once-bustling Roman thoroughfare, now lined with modern life and layered with centuries of history. Continue to the Jerusalem Archaeological Park at the Davidson Center, where remnants of the First and Second Temple periods reveal Jerusalem’s sacred past in powerful, tangible ways.

Then descend into the Western Wall Tunnels, where massive Herodian stones and hidden passageways bring you face to face with the enduring strength and spirit of Jerusalem through the ages.

Overnight Jerusalem — including buffet breakfast.

Begin the day at the Israel Museum, where the Shrine of the Book houses the Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient manuscripts that bridge scripture, archaeology, and faith. Continue to Mount Herzl, Israel’s national cemetery and the final resting place of the country’s leaders, soldiers, and visionaries. Walk through the beautifully kept grounds where memory, sacrifice, and statehood converge.

Conclude the day with a powerful and moving visit to Yad Vashem, Israel’s official Holocaust Remembrance Center. Through exhibits, testimonies, and memorials, bear witness to the six million who perished and the legacy of resilience they left behind.

Overnight Jerusalem — including buffet breakfast.

Venture into the stark beauty of the Judean Desert to the legendary fortress of Masada, where you ascend by cable car to Herod’s ancient stronghold perched atop a towering plateau. Walk the ramparts where the Jewish Zealots made their final, defiant stand against the Roman Empire — a site steeped in courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit.

From the heights of Masada, descend to the shores of the Dead Sea. At a nearby hotel, enjoy lunch and access to the spa facilities, including pools, showers, and changing areas. Take the opportunity to float effortlessly in the Dead Sea’s salty, mineral-rich waters, and soak in the unique atmosphere of the lowest place on Earth.

Overnight Jerusalem — including buffet breakfast.

Enjoy a day in Israel at leisure. Take time to visit family and friends, or use your leisure day to be a tourist: shopping, dining, and visiting more of the great sites of Jerusalem.

Overnight Jerusalem — including buffet breakfast.

After breakfast, check out of your room by 12 noon and leave your luggage with the hotel concierge. Pick-up from the hotel lobby to Ben Gurion Airport will be 4 hours before your departure flight. The drive from Jerusalem is about 50 to 60 minutes.