12 Days Classic Tours

Highlights
Itinerary

CLASSIC TOURS
12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS

TOUR INCLUDES:

4 nights accommodation in Tel Aviv
2 nights accommodation at a Kibbutz hotel
5 nights accommodation in Jerusalem
Daily breakfast at the hotels
Meet and greet assistance upon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
Transportation throughout the tour in an air-conditioned tourist vehicle
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Guided sightseeing tours as outlined in the itinerary
Entrance fees to scheduled attractions
Cable car ride to and from Masada
Visit to the Golan Winery, including wine tasting
Visit to the ANU Museum of the Jewish People
Visit to Beit Guvrin-Maresha National Park
Visit to the Israel Museum, Shrine of the Book, and Second Temple model

CLASSIC TOURS
12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS

Day 1. Arrival in Tel Aviv
Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport, where you will be welcomed by a Diesenhaus Unitours representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Tel Aviv

Day 2. Old Jaffa, Neve Tzedek, Carmel Market & ANU Museum
Discover the historic port city of Old Jaffa, explore the charming streets of Neve Tzedek, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Carmel Market. Continue to the ANU Museum of the Jewish People to explore Jewish heritage, identity, and culture through engaging exhibits. Overnight: Tel Aviv

Day 3. Beit Guvrin & Gaza Envelope
Visit Beit Guvrin-Maresha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its ancient underground caves and archaeological remains. Continue to the Gaza Envelope to learn about the events of October 7, 2023, visiting significant sites including the Route 232 shelter, the Nova Festival memorial site near Re’im, and Sderot. Overnight: Tel Aviv

Day 4. Day at Leisure
Enjoy a free day to explore Tel Aviv at your own pace, relax, or enjoy the city’s beaches, cafés, and shopping areas. Overnight: Tel Aviv

Day 5. Caesarea, Haifa & Nazareth
Travel along Israel’s Mediterranean coast to Caesarea, exploring its impressive Roman port, ancient aqueduct, and restored theatre. Continue to Haifa for panoramic views from Mount Carmel and the beautiful Bahá’í Shrine. End the day in Nazareth with a visit to the Church of the Annunciation. Overnight: Kibbutz Hotel

Day 6. Safed, Golan Heights & Golan Winery
Explore Safed, a historic center of Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah, known for its ancient synagogues and Artists’ Colony. Continue through the Golan Heights to the Valley of Tears lookout, followed by a visit to the Golan Winery for a wine-tasting experience. Overnight: Kibbutz Hotel

Day 7. Sea of Galilee, Beit Alpha & Qasr El Yahud
Visit Capernaum, Tabgha, and the Mount of Beatitudes, important sites in the life and teachings of Jesus. Continue south to Beit Alpha to admire its ancient synagogue and remarkable mosaic floor. End the day at Qasr El Yahud, the traditional baptism site on the Jordan River. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 8. Mount of Olives, Old City & Bethlehem
Enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. Explore Mount Zion, the Tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper, the Jewish Quarter, the Roman Cardo, and the Western Wall. Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem, where you will visit Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity, subject to security conditions. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 9. Israel Museum, Mount Herzl, Yad Vashem & New City
Visit the Israel Museum, including the Shrine of the Book and the model of Jerusalem during the Second Temple period. Pass by the Knesset and continue to Mount Herzl, Israel’s national cemetery. Pay your respects at Yad Vashem, the official Holocaust memorial, before exploring the neighborhoods and history of Jerusalem’s New City. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 10. Judean Desert, Masada & Dead Sea
Travel through the spectacular Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. Visit the ancient fortress of Masada, ascending and descending by cable car. Explore the remains of Herod’s palace and the historic fortress before continuing to the Dead Sea for a relaxing float in its mineral-rich waters. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 11. Day at Leisure in Jerusalem
Enjoy a free day in Jerusalem to explore independently, revisit favorite sites, shop, or relax. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 12. Departure from Israel
After breakfast, transfer to Ben Gurion International Airport for your departure flight.