Welcome to Israel

Land at Ben Gurion Airport and be welcomed with VIP fast-track service that guides you smoothly through arrival and passport control. Your private driver transfers you to your Tel Aviv hotel, where you can relax and settle in before gathering for a welcome dinner that marks the start of your Israeli adventure.

Highlights include: ✓ Ben Gurion VIP Arrival ✓ Private Transfer to Tel Aviv ✓ Welcome Dinner

Overnight: Tel Aviv

The Mediterranean Coast

Drive north along Israel's beautiful coastline to Caesarea, the grand Roman port city built by Herod the Great, with seaside ruins and a restored amphitheater. Continue to the ancient walled city of Akko to explore the Crusader Knights' Halls, the lively market, and the old harbor, with a possible stop at the dramatic sea grottos of Rosh Hanikra.

Highlights include: ✓ Caesarea National Park ✓ Akko Old City ✓ Crusader Knights' Halls ✓ Akko Market & Port ✓ Rosh Hanikra Grottos

Overnight: Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv – The First Hebrew City

Wander the stone alleys and marketplaces of ancient Jaffa, one of the oldest port cities in the world, then stroll along Rothschild Boulevard and visit Independence Hall, where the State of Israel was declared in 1948. Dive into the color, noise, and flavors of the Carmel Market before heading underground at the secret Ayalon Institute munitions factory.

Highlights include: ✓ Old Jaffa ✓ Rothschild Boulevard ✓ Independence Hall ✓ Carmel Market ✓ Ayalon Institute

Overnight: Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv & Modern Israel

Step into Israel's story at the interactive Palmach Museum, then gain insight into the country's strategic challenges through the F16 flight simulators at the air force center. Explore the upscale Sarona Market in its restored Templer buildings, then decode Tel Aviv's vibrant urban culture on a graffiti and street-art tour through the city's bohemian southern neighborhoods.

Highlights include: ✓ Palmach Museum ✓ F16 Flight Simulators ✓ Sarona Market ✓ Tel Aviv Graffiti Tour

Overnight: Tel Aviv

Archaeology & Resilience

Get hands-on with history at Beit Guvrin National Park, joining the "Dig for a Day" program to excavate real antiquities in ancient underground caves. Continue with a geopolitical overview of the region and its security challenges, then take part in a counter-terror and resilience training experience at Caliber 3 before arriving in Jerusalem for the evening.

Highlights include: ✓ Beit Guvrin National Park ✓ Archaeological Dig Experience ✓ Tel Maresha ✓ Geopolitical Tour ✓ Security & Resilience Experience

Overnight: Jerusalem

Jerusalem – City of Gold

Begin atop the Temple Mount for an up-close look at the golden Dome of the Rock, then take in the timeless view of the Old City from the Mount of Olives. Wind through the four quarters of the Old City to the Western Wall, descend into the Western Wall Tunnels, and trace the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Highlights include: ✓ Temple Mount ✓ Dome of the Rock ✓ Mount of Olives ✓ Old City Quarters ✓ Western Wall ✓ Western Wall Tunnels ✓ Via Dolorosa ✓ Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Overnight: Jerusalem

Remembrance & Renewal

Spend the morning at Yad Vashem, Israel's moving memorial to the Holocaust, with its Historical Museum, Children's Memorial, and Hall of Remembrance. Taste your way through the lively Machane Yehuda Market on a culinary tour, then give back through a hands-on "Tikkun Olam" volunteering experience at Pantry Packers, packing food for families in need.

Highlights include: ✓ Yad Vashem ✓ Holocaust History Museum ✓ Machane Yehuda Market ✓ Culinary Tasting Tour ✓ Pantry Packers Volunteering

Overnight: Jerusalem

Masada & the Dead Sea

Drive to the Judean Desert and ascend the ancient fortress of Masada by cable car, hearing the inspiring story of its last defenders against Rome. Float effortlessly in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea and enjoy the hotel's spa facilities, then welcome the Sabbath at the Western Wall before your transfer to the airport for departure.

Highlights include: ✓ Masada ✓ Judean Desert ✓ Dead Sea Float ✓ Kabbalat Shabbat at the Western Wall ✓ Departure Transfer

Tour ends: Ben Gurion International Airport