Highlights of the Holy Land Best Experience – 8 Days
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- Duration
- 8 days
- Guiding Style
- Fully Guided
- Hotel Rating
- 3 to 5 star hotels
- Start / End
- Tel Aviv → Tel Aviv
- Group Size
- Min 1 / Max 36
- Physical Rating
- Easy Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Highlights
This 8-day fully guided tour takes you through Israel's most iconic landmarks — from the ancient fortress of Masada and the shores of the Dead Sea, through the layered history of Jerusalem's Old City, to the spiritual landscapes of the Sea of Galilee and the Crusader walls of Acre.
With a government-licensed guide by your side every day, you'll explore sacred Christian, Jewish, and historical sites across Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, the Golan Heights, Tiberias, Nazareth, Haifa, and Caesarea.
- Ride the cable car up to Masada and walk through Herod's ancient palaces, synagogue, bathhouse and cistern systems above the Dead Sea
- Float in the Dead Sea – the lowest point on Earth and one of the world's most unique natural experiences
- Visit Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and the Israel Museum including the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Shrine of the Book
- Explore Bethlehem – visit the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square
- Walk Jerusalem's Old City – the Western Wall, Temple Mount, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mount Zion, Mount of Olives and Garden of Gethsemane
- Tour the Golan Heights – visit a local winery, Druze villages and old Syrian fortifications with views of Mount Hermon
- Visit Capernaum, the Mount of Beatitudes and Tabgha on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, plus the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth
- Explore Acre's Crusader stronghold, Haifa's Baha'i Shrine and Persian Gardens, and Caesarea's Roman theatre and Hippodrome
- 7 nights hotel accommodation – choose from 3-star to 5-star hotels in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Tiberias
8-Day Holy Land Tour Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival in Tel Aviv
You land at Ben Gurion Airport where a representative meets you for the transfer to your Tel Aviv hotel. Take the afternoon to settle in and rest after your journey.
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Day 2
Tel Aviv to Masada to Jerusalem
The coach departs early toward Masada, where you take the cable car to the plateau and walk through Herod's palaces, the ancient synagogue, bathhouse, and cistern systems, with Roman siege camps visible below and the Dead Sea stretching out in the distance. After Masada, head down and float in the Dead Sea. In the afternoon you continue to Jerusalem and check in for the night.
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Day 3
Jerusalem
The day starts at Yad Vashem on Mount Herzl, then continues to the Israel Museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Shrine of the Book and the model of Herodian Jerusalem. You'll visit Ein Karem, a village known as the birthplace of John the Baptist, before heading to Bethlehem for the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square. Return to the Jerusalem hotel for the evening.
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Day 4
Jerusalem Old City
Enter the Old City to visit the Western Wall and Temple Mount, then walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Head to Mount Zion for King David's Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper, then take in panoramic views from the Mount of Olives and visit the Garden of Gethsemane. The day ends at Mahane Yehuda market, where you can take some free time to walk around the food stalls and local shops.
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Day 5
Jerusalem to Tiberias
The coach heads north past Jericho through the Jordan Valley, stopping at Beit Shean to see the Roman excavations. You continue up to the Golan Heights for a winery tour and wine tasting, then drive through Druze villages and past old Syrian fortifications with views of Mount Hermon. The route descends through the Hula Valley, finishing at your hotel on the shores of the Sea of Galilee in Tiberias.
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Day 6
Tiberias and Sea of Galilee
The day covers the shores of the Sea of Galilee, visiting Capernaum's ancient synagogue ruins, the Mount of Beatitudes, and Tabgha. A boat cruise across the Sea of Galilee is available if conditions allow — not included, costs extra. From there the coach continues to Nazareth to see the Church of the Annunciation and other Christian sites before returning to Tiberias.
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Day 7
Tiberias to Tel Aviv
Drive west to Acre and walk through the Crusader stronghold with its medieval fortifications. Continue to Haifa for views of the Baha'i Shrine, Persian Gardens, Mount Carmel and the bay. Head south to Caesarea to visit the ancient port, Roman Theatre and Hippodrome, then finish with a city tour of Tel Aviv-Jaffa before checking in for the final overnight.
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Day 8
Departure from Tel Aviv
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your departure flight — end of services.
What's Included
Accommodation
- 7 nights hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis (standard room)
- Tourist Class 3* Hotels: – Tel Aviv: Seanet Hotel. Jerusalem: Gold / Rimonim / Shalom or similar. Galilee: Prima Galil or similar
- First Class 4* Hotels: – Tel Aviv: Metropolitan / Grand Beach. Jerusalem: Grand Court / Ramada. Galilee: Lake House / Royal Plaza or similar
- Superior 4* Hotels: – Tel Aviv: Crowne Plaza / Dan Panorama. Jerusalem: King Solomon / Dan Panorama. Galilee: Caesar / Gai Beach or similar
- Deluxe 5* Hotels: – Tel Aviv: Carlton or similar. Jerusalem: David Citadel / Mamilla or similar. Galilee: U-Boutique / Magdala or similar
Guide
- Service of a government-licensed English-speaking guide on all touring days
Meals
- Israeli breakfast included daily
- 2 dinners included at the Galilee hotel
- 4 dinners not included — available at additional charge
Transport
- Transfers from/to Ben Gurion Airport on arrival and departure
- Sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned motorcoach throughout the tour
- Entrance fees to all places of interest included in the itinerary
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Extension tour to Jordan and/or Egypt
- Porterage at airport
- Tipping for guide, driver and hotel staff
- Pre & post tour accommodation
- Optional experiences (e.g. Sea of Galilee boat cruise)
- Other activities and services not listed under Included
Additional Information
- You will receive an e-ticket for this tour.
- This tour operates year-round, subject to availability.
- A government-licensed English-speaking guide is provided for all touring days.
- Tour reference code: 140534
Dates & Availability
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes 7 nights hotel accommodation (choice of 3-star to 5-star), Israeli breakfast daily, 2 dinners at the Galilee hotel, transfers to and from Ben Gurion Airport, sightseeing in an air-conditioned coach, a government-licensed guide on all touring days, and entrance fees to all included sites.
The tour starts and ends in Tel Aviv. You are met at Ben Gurion Airport on arrival and returned there on the final day. Nights are split between Tel Aviv (1 night), Jerusalem (2 nights), and Tiberias (2 nights), with a final night back in Tel Aviv.
There are four hotel categories: Tourist Class 3-star, First Class 4-star, Superior 4-star, and Deluxe 5-star. Hotels are located in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Tiberias, corresponding to the tour's three bases.
A Sea of Galilee boat cruise is available as an optional activity on Day 6 and is not included in the base tour price. It is subject to weather and sea conditions.
Jerusalem is covered over two full days. Day 3 includes Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, the Israel Museum and Dead Sea Scrolls, Ein Karem village, and Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity. Day 4 covers the Old City: the Western Wall, Temple Mount, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mount Zion, the Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, and Mahane Yehuda market.
Masada is one of Israel's most important archaeological sites — a dramatic plateau fortress built by Herod the Great overlooking the Dead Sea. The tour reaches the summit by cable car, where you walk through ancient palaces, a synagogue, bathhouse, and cistern systems, with views of Roman siege camps below.
The tour starts from US $1,856 per person, reduced from the standard price of US $2,320 — a saving of 20%. Price varies by departure date and hotel category selected.
Yes. A government-licensed, English-speaking guide accompanies the group on all touring days throughout the full 8-day itinerary.