Description
Welcome to Israel
Highlights and Inclusions
Welcome to Israel
Highlights and Inclusions
- Accommodations: Jerusalem 4 nights, Haifa 2 nights, Dead Sea 2 nights, Tel Aviv 3 nights
- Breakfast daily except where noted otherwise
- Private arrival transfers
- Full Day Jerusalem and Bethlehem Tour
- Full Day Biblical Highlights of the North Tour
- Private departure transfers
Jerusalem - May 14-18
Arrival Transfer
Upon arrival to Ben Gurion airport, after you leave the plane, your will be met by a VIP assistance person who will be holding a sign with your name on it. You will be assisted through all remaining procedures: passport control, luggage and customs, and taken to your awaiting driver or to the Taxi platform.
Eyal Hotel Jerusalem
Eyal Hotel offers non-smoking rooms close to Tower of David Museum. Renovated and redecorated in an urban style, the accommodation welcomes you all year long. You will find currency exchange, a safety deposit box and a lift at the property. The property is located in the heart of Jerusalem, a 25-minute walk from Church of All Nations and a 20-minute walk from Western Wall. The venue is close to the city's business area and Zion Square.
Highlights: Full Day Jerusalem and Bethlehem Tour
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Departure: 9:40AM daily
Visit King David's tomb, the room of last supper and the dormition abbey. See the Jewish wailing wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian quarter. Continue to Bethlehem for an overview of Shepherds' field. And, visit the church of Nativity and manger's square .
Haifa - May 18-20
Colony Hotel Haifa
The Colony Hotel Haifa is situated in the restored historic center of Haifa, in a unique preserved building, that was completely renovated in 2009 into a boutique hotel offering 40 luxurious rooms of the highest design standards. The hotel is located only 300 m from the world famous Baha’i Gardens which is one of the World Heritage Cultural sites. Next to the hotel are restaurants, cafes and a shopping mall, and it is only a short distance from the sea.
Arrival Transfer
Upon arrival to Ben Gurion airport, after you leave the plane, your will be met by a VIP assistance person who will be holding a sign with your name on it. You will be assisted through all remaining procedures: passport control, luggage and customs, and taken to your awaiting driver or to the Taxi platform.
Eyal Hotel Jerusalem
Eyal Hotel offers non-smoking rooms close to Tower of David Museum. Renovated and redecorated in an urban style, the accommodation welcomes you all year long. You will find currency exchange, a safety deposit box and a lift at the property. The property is located in the heart of Jerusalem, a 25-minute walk from Church of All Nations and a 20-minute walk from Western Wall. The venue is close to the city's business area and Zion Square.
Highlights: Full Day Jerusalem and Bethlehem Tour
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Departure: 9:40AM daily
Visit King David's tomb, the room of last supper and the dormition abbey. See the Jewish wailing wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian quarter. Continue to Bethlehem for an overview of Shepherds' field. And, visit the church of Nativity and manger's square .
Haifa - May 18-20
Colony Hotel Haifa
The Colony Hotel Haifa is situated in the restored historic center of Haifa, in a unique preserved building, that was completely renovated in 2009 into a boutique hotel offering 40 luxurious rooms of the highest design standards. The hotel is located only 300 m from the world famous Baha’i Gardens which is one of the World Heritage Cultural sites. Next to the hotel are restaurants, cafes and a shopping mall, and it is only a short distance from the sea.
Dead Sea - May 20-22
Stay at Kibbutz Kalia Dead Sea
Come and take a deep breath because the air is so clear and sweet. Take a deep breath because the views are simply breathtaking.
Stay at Kibbutz Kalia Dead Sea
Come and take a deep breath because the air is so clear and sweet. Take a deep breath because the views are simply breathtaking.
Tel Aviv - May 22-25
Stay at Leonardo Beach
The hotel is situated only a few minutes from the renewed Tel Aviv port and just a footstep away from the famous Dizengoff Street, which offers attractive shops, exclusive boutiques, excellent restaurants and stylish bars.
Stay at Leonardo Beach
The hotel is situated only a few minutes from the renewed Tel Aviv port and just a footstep away from the famous Dizengoff Street, which offers attractive shops, exclusive boutiques, excellent restaurants and stylish bars.
Highlights: Full Day Biblical Highlights of the North Tour
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Departure: 7:50AM daily
Depart via the coastal road and the landscape of the lower Galilee to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Proceed to Yardenit, the famous baptismal site where the Jordan river.
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Departure: 7:50AM daily
Depart via the coastal road and the landscape of the lower Galilee to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Proceed to Yardenit, the famous baptismal site where the Jordan river.
May 14
Transfer Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport to Jerusalem
Transfer Type: Taxi
May 18
Transfer Jerusalem Hotels to Haifa
Transfer Type: Private Vehicle
May 20
Transfer from Haifa to Dead Sea Hotel
Duration: 1 Day
Pick up car from Hertz Dead Sea (around 11:00 on 20th may) ( drop off 22nd may around 10:00)
Click here for your Hertz rental car voucher.
May 22
Transfer from Dead Sea to Tel Aviv
Duaration: 1 Day
May 25
Transfer Tel Aviv Hotels to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport
Transfer Type: Taxi
Transfer Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport to Jerusalem
Transfer Type: Taxi
May 18
Transfer Jerusalem Hotels to Haifa
Transfer Type: Private Vehicle
May 20
Transfer from Haifa to Dead Sea Hotel
Duration: 1 Day
Pick up car from Hertz Dead Sea (around 11:00 on 20th may) ( drop off 22nd may around 10:00)
Click here for your Hertz rental car voucher.
May 22
Transfer from Dead Sea to Tel Aviv
Duaration: 1 Day
May 25
Transfer Tel Aviv Hotels to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport
Transfer Type: Taxi
Eyal Hotel Jerusalem
Check-in: May 14
Check-out: May 18
1 x Std Room, Incl of Breakfast
Eyal Hotel offers non-smoking rooms close to Tower of David Museum. Renovated and redecorated in an urban style, the accommodation welcomes you all year long. You will find currency exchange, a safety deposit box and a lift at the property. The property is located in the heart of Jerusalem, a 25-minute walk from Church of All Nations and a 20-minute walk from Western Wall. The venue is close to the city's business area and Zion Square.
If you feel like visiting other places, check out a synagogue, a church and a temple. Each room at the property features an in-room safe, climate control and a work desk along with a magnificent view over the city. The rooms also boast a small fridge, a microwave and tea and coffee making equipment. A buffet breakfast is available every morning. Guests can enjoy continental meals at the Jewel in the Crown within 5 minutes' walk of the property.
Colony Hotel Haifa
Check-in: May 18
Check-out: May 20
1 x Single Standard Room, Incl Breakfast
Crowne Plaza Dead Sea
Check-in: May 20
Check-out: May 22
1 x Standard Room, Incl of Breakfast
Located on Dead Sea, Crowne Plaza Hotels Dead Sea offers unique accommodation and features reflexology, body treatments and free Wi-Fi. Close to shops and restaurants, the hotel is an ideal base while visiting Ein Bokek. The rooms showcase views of the sea
Leonardo Beach Tel Aviv
Check-in: May 22
Check-out: May 25
1 x Standard Room, Incl of Breakfast
The Leonardo Beach Tel Aviv hotel welcomes you in an amazing location, opposite the Mediterranean Sea and a very short walk from Tel Aviv's enchanting beach, at the Hayarkon Street Area. The hotel is situated only a few minutes from the renewed Tel Aviv port and just a footstep away from the famous Dizengoff Street, which offers attractive shops, exclusive boutiques, excellent restaurants and stylish bars. The Leonardo Beach Tel Aviv hotel provides 134 elegant rooms with beautiful design. The exquisite hotel restaurant spoils you with a fusion of Israeli and Mediterranean cuisine, a cozy hotel bar and a stylish cocktail lounge guarantee relaxed and enjoyable hours. The hotel is the optimal starting point to discover the "city that never sleeps" and its cultural highlights and unique attractions such as the Tel Aviv's Port, the Yarkon Park, Neve Tzedek and much more.
Check-in: May 14
Check-out: May 18
1 x Std Room, Incl of Breakfast
Eyal Hotel offers non-smoking rooms close to Tower of David Museum. Renovated and redecorated in an urban style, the accommodation welcomes you all year long. You will find currency exchange, a safety deposit box and a lift at the property. The property is located in the heart of Jerusalem, a 25-minute walk from Church of All Nations and a 20-minute walk from Western Wall. The venue is close to the city's business area and Zion Square.
If you feel like visiting other places, check out a synagogue, a church and a temple. Each room at the property features an in-room safe, climate control and a work desk along with a magnificent view over the city. The rooms also boast a small fridge, a microwave and tea and coffee making equipment. A buffet breakfast is available every morning. Guests can enjoy continental meals at the Jewel in the Crown within 5 minutes' walk of the property.
Colony Hotel Haifa
Check-in: May 18
Check-out: May 20
1 x Single Standard Room, Incl Breakfast
Crowne Plaza Dead Sea
Check-in: May 20
Check-out: May 22
1 x Standard Room, Incl of Breakfast
Located on Dead Sea, Crowne Plaza Hotels Dead Sea offers unique accommodation and features reflexology, body treatments and free Wi-Fi. Close to shops and restaurants, the hotel is an ideal base while visiting Ein Bokek. The rooms showcase views of the sea
Leonardo Beach Tel Aviv
Check-in: May 22
Check-out: May 25
1 x Standard Room, Incl of Breakfast
The Leonardo Beach Tel Aviv hotel welcomes you in an amazing location, opposite the Mediterranean Sea and a very short walk from Tel Aviv's enchanting beach, at the Hayarkon Street Area. The hotel is situated only a few minutes from the renewed Tel Aviv port and just a footstep away from the famous Dizengoff Street, which offers attractive shops, exclusive boutiques, excellent restaurants and stylish bars. The Leonardo Beach Tel Aviv hotel provides 134 elegant rooms with beautiful design. The exquisite hotel restaurant spoils you with a fusion of Israeli and Mediterranean cuisine, a cozy hotel bar and a stylish cocktail lounge guarantee relaxed and enjoyable hours. The hotel is the optimal starting point to discover the "city that never sleeps" and its cultural highlights and unique attractions such as the Tel Aviv's Port, the Yarkon Park, Neve Tzedek and much more.
Jerusalem
May 17 - Full Day Jerusalem and Bethlehem Tour
Includes:
Entrance fees
Pick up and drop off at Hotel
Transfer Type: Seat in Vehicle 8 hours duration
Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David's tomb, the room of last supper and the dormition abbey. Enter the old city and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish wailing wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the church of Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem for an overview of Shepherds' field. Visit the church of Nativity and manger's square .
Tel Aviv
May 24 - Full Day Biblical Highlights of the North Tour
Includes:
Entrance fees
Pick up and drop off at Hotel
Transfer Type: Seat in Vehicle 8 hours duration
Depart via the coastal road and the landscape of the lower Galilee to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the church of Annunciation and the church of St. Joseph. Continue, via Kana, to Tiberias, the lovely resort town. Drive along the Kineret lake to visit Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught; Continue to Tabgha, the site of the miracle of fish and loaves located at the foot of the Golan heights; Proceed to Yardenit, the famous baptismal site where the Jordan river leaves the sea of Galilee towards the Dead Sea.
NOTABLE RESTAURANTS:
Ahad Ha'am
Address: Ahad Ha'Am Street 55, Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: Cafe, restaurant near rothschild blvd.
Brasserie
Address: 70 Ibn Gabriol, Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: Top 5 cafe in TLV. Good prices, has a "to go" bakery open breakfast and lunch with amazing things. If you go to Tahat (underground bar) you can get a midnight snack at the brasserie after as it's open 24/7
Pastel
Address: 27 sderot Shaul Ha'melech, Museum of Art Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: Attached to TLV Museum of art, great design. Upscale and nice mediterranean food. Has a lunch special 70-100 NIS
Miznon
Address: King George Street 30, Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: Contemporary Israeli food, fun environment. Across from Meir Park.
Abulafia
Address: Yefet Street 7, Tel Aviv Jaffa
Note/Comments: Good price and quality bakery, a TLV monument. Numerous locations through city.
Port Saïd
Address: Har Sinai Street 5, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Note/Comments: Lively and loud restaurant with bar. Gets busy later at night!
The Prince
Address: Nahalat binyamin 18, Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: Rooftop restaurant, cool environment. hard to find entrance. Go to Beit Ha'amoodim after for free live jazz and drinks.
Shook HaCarmel (eastern-style market, district)
Note/Comments: Busy eastern market. Good deals on foods and lots of interesting finds. Little restaurants and booths in market.
Doctor Shakshuka
Address: Beit Eshel St 3, Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: A Jaffa classic
The Old Man and the Sea
Address: Hanger 1 | Hangar 1, Jaffa, Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: Seafood, Jaffa warehouse/port environment.
Anastasia
Address: 54 Frishman Street, Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: Great vegan food and milkshakes. Cafe/restaurant environment
Nanuchka
Address: 30 Lilienblum Street, Tel Aviv, Israel
Note/Comments: Georgian food, vegan. Cool experience
Falafel stand on corner of Mane and Ibn Gvirol
Address: Ibn Gabirol St 54, Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: Great falafel, cash only. Lots of other good falafel joints though.
Mul Yam
Address: Port of Tel-Aviv, Hangar 24, Tel Aviv, Israel
Note/Comments: Acclaimed seafood restaurant, Price range: 232 ₪ - 504 ₪.
Guetta
Address: Jerusalem Ave 6, Jaffa
Note/Comments: Kosher Tripolitan food, not many veg options. Great cous cous and stews
Dalida
Address: Zvulun 7, Tel Aviv, Israel
Note/Comments: European, Israeli, Egyptian, Fusion
HaPizza
Address: Bograshov Street 51, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Note/Comments: Pizza oven, thin and soft crust. Great quality. Pasta too.
Ahad Ha'am
Address: Ahad Ha'Am Street 55, Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: Cafe, restaurant near rothschild blvd.
Brasserie
Address: 70 Ibn Gabriol, Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: Top 5 cafe in TLV. Good prices, has a "to go" bakery open breakfast and lunch with amazing things. If you go to Tahat (underground bar) you can get a midnight snack at the brasserie after as it's open 24/7
Pastel
Address: 27 sderot Shaul Ha'melech, Museum of Art Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: Attached to TLV Museum of art, great design. Upscale and nice mediterranean food. Has a lunch special 70-100 NIS
Miznon
Address: King George Street 30, Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: Contemporary Israeli food, fun environment. Across from Meir Park.
Abulafia
Address: Yefet Street 7, Tel Aviv Jaffa
Note/Comments: Good price and quality bakery, a TLV monument. Numerous locations through city.
Port Saïd
Address: Har Sinai Street 5, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Note/Comments: Lively and loud restaurant with bar. Gets busy later at night!
The Prince
Address: Nahalat binyamin 18, Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: Rooftop restaurant, cool environment. hard to find entrance. Go to Beit Ha'amoodim after for free live jazz and drinks.
Shook HaCarmel (eastern-style market, district)
Note/Comments: Busy eastern market. Good deals on foods and lots of interesting finds. Little restaurants and booths in market.
Doctor Shakshuka
Address: Beit Eshel St 3, Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: A Jaffa classic
The Old Man and the Sea
Address: Hanger 1 | Hangar 1, Jaffa, Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: Seafood, Jaffa warehouse/port environment.
Anastasia
Address: 54 Frishman Street, Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: Great vegan food and milkshakes. Cafe/restaurant environment
Nanuchka
Address: 30 Lilienblum Street, Tel Aviv, Israel
Note/Comments: Georgian food, vegan. Cool experience
Falafel stand on corner of Mane and Ibn Gvirol
Address: Ibn Gabirol St 54, Tel Aviv
Note/Comments: Great falafel, cash only. Lots of other good falafel joints though.
Mul Yam
Address: Port of Tel-Aviv, Hangar 24, Tel Aviv, Israel
Note/Comments: Acclaimed seafood restaurant, Price range: 232 ₪ - 504 ₪.
Guetta
Address: Jerusalem Ave 6, Jaffa
Note/Comments: Kosher Tripolitan food, not many veg options. Great cous cous and stews
Dalida
Address: Zvulun 7, Tel Aviv, Israel
Note/Comments: European, Israeli, Egyptian, Fusion
HaPizza
Address: Bograshov Street 51, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Note/Comments: Pizza oven, thin and soft crust. Great quality. Pasta too.
MUSEUMS to Visit
TLV Museum of Art
Jewish Diaspora Museum at TLV University
Amy Winehouse Exhibit at TLV University - Until May
Gutman Museum
Goor House (Jaffa)
Eretz Israel Museum - Heard they have a cool exhibit about last summer's conflict
Yad Vashem (holocaust museum, very depressing) - Jerusalem
Blind Museum - Holon - Completly dark experience of being blind, very cool.
Design Museum - Holon
TLV Museum of Art
Jewish Diaspora Museum at TLV University
Amy Winehouse Exhibit at TLV University - Until May
Gutman Museum
Goor House (Jaffa)
Eretz Israel Museum - Heard they have a cool exhibit about last summer's conflict
Yad Vashem (holocaust museum, very depressing) - Jerusalem
Blind Museum - Holon - Completly dark experience of being blind, very cool.
Design Museum - Holon
SITES to explore.
There are busses going to almost every destination in Israel from the Central Bus Station in South Tel Aviv. It is a very confusing place, seems unsafe but it's fine. You can get your hop on/off tickets in destination.
Western Wall
King David Tunnels - Jerusalem - Bring shoes that can get wet, fun and interesting experience!
Bahai Gardens - Haifa
Cesaria Aqueduct- Ancient ruins on the beach
There are busses going to almost every destination in Israel from the Central Bus Station in South Tel Aviv. It is a very confusing place, seems unsafe but it's fine. You can get your hop on/off tickets in destination.
Western Wall
King David Tunnels - Jerusalem - Bring shoes that can get wet, fun and interesting experience!
Bahai Gardens - Haifa
Cesaria Aqueduct- Ancient ruins on the beach
Advisory Notes:
Visa Information
Israel Visa Information US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand Passport holders entering Israel require a passport valid at least six months from the intended date of entering Israel. Anyone traveling to Israel as a tourist must travel with a round-trip ticket in their possession. All other passport holders please ask your agent for details. Any person(s) wishing to proceed to an Arab country other than Egypt, Jordan, Turkey or Morocco after visiting Israel should ensure their passport does not contain an Israeli visa or stamp. Former nationals of Israel holding a foreign passport must have written proof of having given up Israeli identity, otherwise they may be required to obtain a new Israeli passport or renew their original one.
IMPORTANT - Please bring your passport. The tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations.
Visa Information
Israel Visa Information US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand Passport holders entering Israel require a passport valid at least six months from the intended date of entering Israel. Anyone traveling to Israel as a tourist must travel with a round-trip ticket in their possession. All other passport holders please ask your agent for details. Any person(s) wishing to proceed to an Arab country other than Egypt, Jordan, Turkey or Morocco after visiting Israel should ensure their passport does not contain an Israeli visa or stamp. Former nationals of Israel holding a foreign passport must have written proof of having given up Israeli identity, otherwise they may be required to obtain a new Israeli passport or renew their original one.
IMPORTANT - Please bring your passport. The tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations.
