Recommended visits in Israel
Here we show you a short list of recommended visits in Israel. We can plan your visits to this sites or more that haven’t been listed here.
* Baha’i Gardens: The Terraces of the Bahá’í Faith are garden terraces that form nine above and nine below the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel within Haifa, Israel. Also known as the Hanging Gardens of Haifa and described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. (Wikipedia)
* Beth Hatefutsoth: The museum uses modern techniques and audio-visual displays to trace the history of communities of the Jewish diaspora through the ages and throughout the world and to convey the story of the Jewish people from the time of their expulsion from the Land of Israel 2,600 years ago to the present. (Wikipedia)
* Caesarea: Thinking Roman city, right? What gave it away? Yes, Caesarea is a city that Herod the Great dedicated to Caesar Augustus more than 2,000 years ago. Today, it is one of Israel’s major tourist attractions and an increasingly popular place for Israel’s elite to make their homes. (JewishVirtualLibrary.org)
* Capernaum: was a settlement on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. The site is a ruin today, but was inhabited from 150 BC to about AD 750. The town is mentioned in the New Testament: in the Gospel of Luke it was reported to have been the home of the apostles Peter, Andrew, James and John, as well as the tax collector Matthew. In Matthew 4:13 the town was reported to have been the home of Jesus himself. (Wikipedia)
* Dead Sea: The Dead Sea is a salt lake between the West Bank and Israel to the west, and Jordan to the east. At 420 metres (1,378 ft) below sea level,[2] its shores are the lowest point on the surface of the Earth. (Wikipedia)
* Megiddo: Is a hill in Israel near the modern settlement of Megiddo, known for theological, historical and geographical reasons. In ancient times Megiddo was an important city state. It is also known alternatively as Tel Megiddo (Hebrew) and Tell al-Mutesellim (Arabic). According to some interpretations of the Christian Bible, this place will be the venue for Armageddon (that derives from the name’s place in Hebrew) or the final battle between the forces of light led by Jesus Christ and the forces of darkness led by Satan or the Anti-Christ after the End of Days. Megiddo is a tel (hill or mound) made of 26 layers of the ruins of ancient cities in a strategic location at the head of a pass through the Carmel Ridge, which overlooks the Valley of Jezreel from the west.
* Mount of Olives: The Mount of Olives is a mountain ridge to the east of Jerusalem. It is named for the olive groves on its slopes and is associated with many religious traditions.
At the foot of the mountain lies the Garden of Gethsemane. In the Book of Zechariah, the Mount of Olives is cited as the place where the dead will be resurrected in the days of the Messiah. For this reason, Jews have always sought to be buried there, and from biblical times until today, the mountain has been used as a Jewish cemetery.
* Mount Tabor: Mount Tabor is located in Lower Galilee, at the eastern end of the Jezreel Valley, 17 kilometres (11 mi) west of the Sea of Galilee. Its elevation at the summit is 575 metres (1,843 ft) above sea level. It is believed by many to be the site of the Transfiguration of Christ and site for the battle between Barak and the army of Jabin, commanded by Sisera. It is also known as Har Tavor, Itabyrium, Jebel et-Tur, and the Mount of Transfiguration. (Wikipedia)
* Nazareth: Nazareth is the capital and largest city in the North District of Israel. It also serves as an Arab capital for Israel’s Arab citizens who make up the vast majority of the population there. In the New Testament, the city is described as the childhood home of Jesus, and as such is a center of Christian pilgrimage, with many shrines commemorating biblical associations.
* Old Jaffa: From archaeological discoveries and ancient documents we learn that Jaffa existed as a port city some 4,000 years ago, serving Egyptian and Phoenician sailors in their sea voyages.
* Qumran: The site was most likely constructed sometime during or before the reign of John Hyrcanus, 134-104 BC and saw various phases of occupation until, probably after the fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD, Titus and his X Fretensis destroyed it. It is best known as the settlement nearest to the hiding place of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the caves of the sheer desert cliffs. (Wikipedia)
* Sea Of Galilee: The Sea of Galilee or Lake Kinneret, is Israel’s largest freshwater lake, being approximately 53 km (33 miles) in circumference, about 21 km (13 miles) long, and 13 km (8 miles) wide. The lake has a total area of 166 km², and a maximum depth of approximately 43 m.
* The Jerusalem Archaeological Park: Israel’s most important antiquity site, reaches the Temple Mount on the north, the slope of the Mount of Olives and the Kidron Valley on the east, and the Valley of Hinnom on the west and the south. This exceptional area which has captivated the world’s imagination throughout history, has been designated as an archaeological park and open museum.
* Western Wall: The Western Wall or simply the Kotel, and is a Jewish religious site located in the Old City of Jerusalem. The wall itself dates from the Second Temple period, (516 BCE - 70 CE). It is sometimes referred to as the Wailing Wall referring to Jews who come to the site to mourn the destruction of the Holy Temple.
* Tiberias: Tiberias has been a popular destination for tourists for more than 2,000 years. As early as Roman times, this thriving recreation spa, built around 17 natural mineral hot springs more than 600 feet below sea level, welcomed visitors from every part of the ancient world. Built by Herod Antipas (one of Herod the Great’s three sons who divided up Palestine after their father’s death), the city was named Tiberias in honor of the Roman Emperor Tiberius.
* Yad Vashem: Yad Vashem, the national Authority for the Remembrance of the Martyrs and Heroes of the Holocaust, was established in 1953 to commemorate the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators during the years 1933-1945. The Authority also commemorates the heroism and fortitude of the Jewish partisans and the fighters in the Ghetto revolts, as well as the actions of the “Righteous Among the Nations” (non-Jews who saved the lives of Jews). Yad Vashem is a large complex containing a history museum, memorial chambers, art galleries, archives, outdoor commemorative sites such as the Valley of the Destroyed Communities, a synagogue, and an educational centre. Non-Jews who saved Jews during the Holocaust, often at great personal risk, are honored by Yad Vashem as the “Righteous Among the Nations.”
* Zichron Yaacov: Zikhron Ya’aqov was one of the first Jewish settlements in the country, founded in 1882 by Baron Edmond James de Rothschild and named in honor of his father, Ya’akov.
Four Days Daily Regular Tours
Departing Sat, Sun.& Mon. from:
Netania 6:30 hours
Hertzlia 7:00 hours
Tel Aviv 7:15 hours
Jerusalem 8:30 hours
The pick up time from Netaniya can be changed to 07:45 and from Jerusalem to 06:00 (depends on tour destination)
Price:
469$ Per Person
Highlights
Day 1: Jerusalem New & Old.
Overnight Jerusalem hotel. Panoramic overview from the Mount of Olives, overlook Jerusalem-new city and the Temple Mount Esplanade of old city. Travel along the Kidron Valley to view the Garden of Gethsemane and the walls of the city . Via the Armenian Quarter enter The Western (Wailing) Wall square via the local Bazaar to the Christian Quarter, the Stations of the Cross (Via Dolorosa) and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre – the site of the crucifixion. Walk along the 1700 year old Byzantine main street, the Cardo
and the renovated Jewish Quarter. Ascend Mt. Zion - Hall of last supper, David’s tomb - enter the 500 year old city ramparts. Stop for overview of Bethlehem and Judean Desert. Tour the new city, see Knesset, Menorah and government buildings. Visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. Drive back to hotel in Jerusalem.
* Modest dress and comfortable shoes required.
* *On Saturdays Holocaust Museum is closed. Substituted by visit to Garden of Gethsemane.
*** You may replace this tour also with Tour 2A: Jerusalem & Bethlehem.
Day 2: Massada & Dead Sea .
Overnight Tel Aviv hotel. Descend to the Judean Desert via the inn of the Good Samaritan. Ascend Massada by cable car to tour the 2000-year-old fortress and palace built by King Herod. Drive via Ein Gedi, stop at Qumran,
view the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea - at 400m. below sea level, the lowest place on earth. Take a mud-bath! And benefit from the therapeutic qualities of the natural Dead Sea mud. Drive back to hotel in Tel Aviv.
* Recommended hats, bathing suits, towels, comfortable shoes and beach thongs.
Day 3: Caesarea Haifa, Acco. Rosh Hanikra .
Overnight in north. Exit north to Caesarea, the ancient Roman Capital and port. Walking tour of theatre and archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Haife, Mt. Carmel, scenic view of Bahai garden, city and port. Drive to Rosh Hanikra to visit the limestone grottos and view border with Lebanon. Return via Acre to visit the Crusader underground city and crypt. Walk through the Old City market. Return to hotels.
Day 4: Nazareth & Sea of Galilea
Begin the journey north by travelling along Israel’s scenic coastal plain via the plain of Armageddon to Nazareth.
In Nazareth visit the Church of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph’s carpentry. Onwards via Kafer Cana to view the Mount of Beatitudes and Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish at Tabgha. Stop to view the ruins of the ancient synagogue of Capernaum and the city of Christ. Drive via Tiberias to the site of baptismal on the Jordan River. Return via scenic view of Mt. Tabor, the site of transfiguration.
Suggestions/Tips
* The order of the days and sleeping arrangements might be changed
* Rates differ during Peak Season & Holidays
* Single supplement $45 per night
Galilee and the Golan, three days tour
Departing Sat, Sun.& Mon. from:
Jerusalem 6:00 hours
Hertzlia 7:00 hours
Tel Aviv 7:15 hours
Netanya 7:45 hours
Price:
395$ Per Person
Highlights
This tour may begin on alternate days.
Day 1:
Nazareth: Begin the journey north by travelling along Israel’s scenic coastal plain via the plain of Armageddon to Nazareth. In Nazareth visit the Church of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph\’s carpentry.
Mount of Beatitudes: Onwards via Kafer Cana to view the Mount of Beatitudes and Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish at Tabgha. Stop to view the ruins of the ancient synagogue of Capernaum and the city of Christ.
Tiberias: Drive via Tiberias to the site of baptismal on the Jordan River. Return via scenic view of Mt. Tabor, the site of transfiguration. Overnight in north.
Day 2:
Sea of Galilee, Jordan Valley and Golan Heigths: Continue north to Poriya and overview of Sea of Galilee, Jordan Valley and Golan Heights. Continue to overlook of Hammat Gader and ascend the Golan Heights to Shalom Observatory.
Katzrin: Onwards to the city of Katzrin, the museum and the excavations of Talmudic Katzrin.
Israel-Syria Border: Ascend Mt Bental, overlook Kuneitra Valley and the triangular border with Syria, Jordan and Israel. Continue and stop at former Syrian fortification. Return via Jordan River crossing. Overnight in north.
Day 3:
Caesarea: Caesarea is a town in Israel on the outskirts of Caesarea Maritima, the ancient port city. It is located mid-way between Tel Aviv (45km) and Haifa, on the Israeli Mediterranean coast near the city of Hadera. We exit north to Caesarea, the ancient Roman Capital and port. Walking tour of theatre and archaeological ruins and excavations.
Haifa: Continue to Haifa, Mt. Carmel, scenic view of Bahai garden, city and port.
Rosh Hanikra: Drive to Rosh Hanikra to visit the limestone grottos and view border with Lebanon.
Acre: Return via Acre to visit the Crusader underground city and crypt. End tour with a walk through the Old City market.
Suggestions/Tips
* The order of the days and sleeping arrangements might be changed
* Overnight at hotel in the region.
* Single supplement $90.
Galilee, Two Days Tour
Departing
Sat, Sun., Mon., Tue., Fri. from:
Jerusalem 6:00 hours
Hertzlia 7:00 hours
Tel Aviv 7:15 hours
Netanya 7:45 hours
Price:
239$ Per Person (Depending on the city of Departure)
Highlights
This tour may begin on alternate days.
Day 1:
Caesarea: Caesarea is a town in Israel on the outskirts of Caesarea Maritima, the ancient port city. It is located mid-way between Tel Aviv (45km) and Haifa, on the Israeli Mediterranean coast near the city of Hadera. We exit north to Caesarea, the ancient Roman Capital and port. Walking tour of theatre and archaeological ruins and excavations.
Haifa: Continue to Haifa, Mt. Carmel, scenic view of Bahai garden, city and port.
Rosh Hanikra: Drive to Rosh Hanikra to visit the limestone grottos and view border with Lebanon.
Acre: Return via Acre to visit the Crusader underground city and crypt. Walk through the Old City market. Overnight in north.
Day 2:
Nazareth: Continue north via the plain of Armageddon to Nazareth. In Nazareth visit the Church of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph\’s carpentry.
Mount of Beatitudes: Onwards via Kafer Cana to view the Mount of Beatitudes and Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish at Tabgha. Stop to view the ruins of the ancient synagogue of Capernaum and the city of Christ.
Tiberias: Drive via Tiberias to the site of baptismal on the Jordan River. Return via scenic view of Mt. Tabor, the site of transfiguration.
Suggestions/Tips
* The order of the days and sleeping arrangements might be changed
* Overnight at hotel in north
* Single supplement $45.
* Hat and comfortable shoes required.
Tel Aviv by night
Departing from:
Tel Aviv 18:45 hours Tuesday or Thursday.
Price:
70$ Per Person
Highlights
Tel Aviv-Yafo is the second largest city in Israel, with a population of 384,600.[1] Tel Aviv is situated on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline, covering 51.8 square kilometres (20.0 sq mi). It is the largest and most populous city in the Israeli metropolitan area known as Gush Dan, home to 3.15 million people as of 2007. (Wikipedia)
Tour the central streets of Tel Aviv to view Habimah theatre, Dizengoff Street, Rothshild blvd. Then drive along seaside promenade, continue to stroll through the quiant streets of Old Jaffa, the artists’s colony, the port and the light tower.
Drive through the central district of Tel Aviv. Stop at a local pub to sense and enjoy unique Israeli atmosphere. First beer on the house!
Tel Aviv
Departing from:
Jerusalem 6:00 hours
Netania 6:00 hours
Hertzlia 7:00 hours
Tel Aviv 7:15 hours
Price:
70$-80$ Per Person (Depending of the city of departure)
Highlights
Tel Aviv-Yafo is the second largest city in Israel, with a population of 384,600. Tel Aviv is situated on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline, covering 51.8 square kilometres (20.0 sq mi). It is the largest and most populous city in the Israeli metropolitan area known as Gush Dan, home to 3.15 million people as of 2007. (Wikipedia)
Tour the central streets of Tel Aviv - Rabin square, Dizengoff Street, drive along Seaside promenade, continue south to stroll through the quiant streets of Old Jaffa, the artist’s colony an the port, the Church of St. Peter. Visit Jaffa Flea Market and the Diamond Museum
Safed, Tiberias, and Meron
Departing from:
Jerusalem 6:00 hours
Netania 6:00 hours
Hertzlia 7:00 hours
Tel Aviv 7:15 hours
Price:
100$ Per Person
Highlights
Tiberias: Tiberias is a town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, Lower Galilee, Israel. It was named in honour of the emperor Tiberius. We will drive North to Tiberias. Visit the graves of Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes and the Rambam.
Sea of Galilee: Drive via the Sea of Galilee and stop for a breathtaking view.
Safed: Continue to Safed and visit the synagogue of the Ari Hakadosh, the place where the Shulchan Aroch was compiled by Joseph Karo, the Visitors center and the artist village.
Mt. Meron: From Safed travel to Mt. Meron, visit the graves of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and his son Rabbi Elazar.
Suggestions/Tips
* Modest dress required for holy places
* Minimum 5 participants
Desert Safari Tour
Departing from:
Netania 6:30 hours
Hertzlia 7:00 hours
Tel Aviv 7:15 hours
Jerusalem 8:30 hours
Price:
120$ Per Person
Highlights
Judean Desert: Descend to the Judean Desert via the inn of the Good Samaritan.
Qumran: View the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered at Qumran. Drive to Metsuke Dragot Enter the desert with overview of Murabat wadi and the caves where the rebels of Bar Kochba hid.
Dead Sea: On route stop for a breathtaking view from overlook at Michvar-
an ancient Jewish stronghold located on the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea on Mt Moab. Continue to Mt Hassason and Ras Nekeb Kamar. Then onto Wadi Tekoah with a short herbal tea break along the way. (Herbs from local desert vegetation.) Will end this tour with a swim in the Dead Sea. Late lunch stop for snacks/sandwiches on Dead Sea shore. Drive back to Jerusalem with over view of Jericho and old Roman Road..
Suggestions/Tips
* Bring hat, bathing suit, comfortable shoes.
* Recommended to bring water and light meal
* Minimum 3 participants.
Beer Sheva and the Negev Desert
Departing from:
Jerusalem 6:00 hours
Netanya 6:30 hours
Hertzlia 7:00 hours
Tel Aviv 7:15 hours
Price:
110$-110$ Per Person (Depending on the city of departure)
Highlights
Negev: The Negev is the desert region of southern Israel. Covering 55% of the country’s land area, it makes up the vast majority of the country’s South District. The origin of the word Negev is from the Hebrew root denoting ‘dry’. In the Bible the word Negev is also used for the direction ’south’.
Beer Sheva: Depart Tel Aviv for unique Bedouin Market in Beer Sheva. Visit Tel Sheva, the sight of the Patriarch’s city.
Sde Boker: Continue through the Negev desert to kibbutz Sde Boker to the “hut” of Israel’s first prime minister Ben Gurion.
Ben Gurion burial place: Overlook the desert of Zin from the burial place of Ben Gurion. Stop at ancient Avdat which sits on the ancient Spice Route via Petra. Return to hotels.
Suggestions/Tips
* Minimum 5 participants
* Market only on Thursdays
* “Hut” of Ben Gurion only on Mondays
Caesarea, Haifa, Acre and Rosh Hanikra
Departing from:
Hertzlia 7:00 hours
Tel Aviv 7:15 hours
Netanya 7:45 hours
Jerusalem 8:30 hours
Price:
89$-99$ Per Person (Depending on the city of departure)
Highlights
Caesarea: Caesarea is a town in Israel on the outskirts of Caesarea Maritima, the ancient port city. It is located mid-way between Tel Aviv (45km) and Haifa, on the Israeli Mediterranean coast near the city of Hadera. We exit north to Caesarea, the ancient Roman Capital and port. Walking tour of theatre and archaeological ruins and excavations.
Haifa: Continue to Haifa, Mt. Carmel, scenic view of Bahai garden, city and port.
Rosh Hanikra: Drive to Rosh Hanikra to visit the limestone grottos and view border with Lebanon.
Acre: Return via Acre to visit the Crusader underground city and crypt. Walk through the Old City market. Return to hotels.
