Begin your journey in Tel Aviv, Israel’s vibrant cultural and economic center, where Mediterranean energy, local food, modern history, and ancient Jaffa come together. This first day introduces the contrast between the old port city and the modern Hebrew city that grew beside it.

We will walk through Old Jaffa’s stone alleys and historic harbor, explore the lively Jaffa Flea Market, and continue to Carmel Market for a tasting experience filled with local flavors. The day continues along Rothschild Boulevard, known for Bauhaus architecture and shaded cafés, before visiting Independence Hall, where the State of Israel was declared in 1948.

Highlights include:
✔ Old Jaffa ✔ Jaffa Flea Market ✔ Carmel Market ✔ Rothschild Boulevard ✔ Independence Hall

Overnight: Tel Aviv

Coast & Crusaders

Travel north along Israel’s Mediterranean coast to explore ancient ports, Roman ruins, and Crusader history. The day begins in Caesarea, the magnificent harbor city built by King Herod the Great, where the remains of Roman engineering still face the sea.

We will visit Caesarea National Park, including the theater, aqueduct, and ancient port, before continuing to Haifa for a panoramic overlook of the Bahai Gardens cascading down Mount Carmel. From there, continue to Akko, the UNESCO-listed walled port city that once served as the capital of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem. Explore the Knights’ Halls and the historic harbor before settling in the Galilee.

Highlights include:
✔ Caesarea National Park ✔ Roman Theater ✔ Aqueduct ✔ Bahai Gardens Overlook ✔ Akko Old City ✔ Knights’ Halls ✔ Akko Port

Overnight: Galilee

Today explores the dramatic landscapes and strategic importance of the Golan Heights, one of Israel’s most fascinating regions. The day combines natural beauty, modern geopolitics, ancient history, and local wine culture in the highlands overlooking northern Israel and Syria.

Travel by jeep through former Syrian army positions and learn about the battles, borders, and communities that shaped this region. Continue to Mount Bental, a dormant volcano with panoramic views across the Golan Heights. Enjoy a wine tasting at Pelter Winery, one of Israel’s respected boutique wineries, before visiting Banias Nature Reserve, the lush site of waterfalls and ancient Caesarea Philippi.

Highlights include:
✔ Golan Heights Jeep Tour ✔ Former Syrian Positions ✔ Mount Bental ✔ Pelter Winery ✔ Banias Nature Reserve ✔ Caesarea Philippi

Overnight: Galilee

This day focuses on the spiritual atmosphere of the Galilee through the mountain city of Safed, one of Judaism’s four holy cities and the historic center of Jewish mysticism. Its narrow lanes, blue-painted doorways, synagogues, and artists’ studios create one of the most memorable experiences in northern Israel.

Walk through Safed Old City and learn about the development of Kabbalah in the 16th century. Visit the Ari Synagogue and Abuhav Synagogue, both connected to centuries of Jewish learning and prayer, before exploring the Artists Quarter. Later, join a Galilee cooking workshop with a local Arab family and prepare authentic regional dishes before driving to Jerusalem.

Highlights include:
✔ Safed Old City ✔ Ari Synagogue ✔ Abuhav Synagogue ✔ Artists Quarter ✔ Galilee Cooking Workshop

Overnight: Jerusalem

Finish the tour in Jerusalem, one of the most sacred and historically significant cities in the world. The day begins with a panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, looking across the Old City walls, the Temple Mount, and the layered history of Jerusalem.

Enter the Old City and walk through its historic quarters, where Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Armenian traditions meet within a small but powerful space. Visit the Western Wall, follow part of the Via Dolorosa, and continue to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of Christianity’s most sacred sites. The day also includes the Jewish Quarter, with restored streets, synagogues, and archaeological remains from ancient Jerusalem.

Highlights include:
✔ Mount of Olives ✔ Old City of Jerusalem ✔ Western Wall ✔ Via Dolorosa ✔ Church of the Holy Sepulchre ✔ Jewish Quarter

Tour ends: Jerusalem