Day 1 – arrival
without a guide
On your arrival to Israel one of our representatives will escort you from the door of the aircraft to passport control; we will assist you with all the Israeli procedures, collect your luggage and then we will escort you to the AVIS office to get your rental car (class C).
In Jerusalem you will have a rented apartment in one of the most popular neighborhoods- the German colony. This way you will not only stay in Jerusalem, but also experience the real life of the Israelis. The apartment is within a walking distance from the old city and the city center.
You will also receive from us for free, an Israeli cellular phone with an Israeli number for you entire stay. (Free incoming calls).
Overnight- apartment in the German colony
Day 2 – free day in Jerusalem
without a guide
Overnight- apartment in the German colony
Day 3 – free day in Jerusalem
without a guide
Overnight- apartment in the German colony
Day 4 – New Jerusalem –
without a guide
On this day we'll explore the new parts of the city of Jerusalem.
We'll start by visiting Yad Vashem the holocaust museum. After that we'll continue to Hadassah hospital to see Chagall's windows at the synagogue.
Visit to the Israeli parliament- The Knesset. (Tours inside on Sun & thru only- passport is necessary) & and after that the Supreme Court of Israel. On this day we'll also drive through the ultra orthodox neighborhoods of Jerusalem to understand their unique way of living.
Overnight- apartment in the German colony
Day 5. Jerusalem old-
private guide
We will start our morning with a beautiful view from Mount of Olives over the old city and then a tour to the City of David take us viewers 3,800 years back in history the days of Abraham. The journey quickly heads underground to some of the newest archaeological excavations at the site. The underground tour finally ends at the Gihon Spring, there we'll take out flashlights and wade through the spring in King Hezekiah's 2,700 year old water tunnel, one of the wonders of early engineering.
Lunch in Arabic restaurant
After that 4 quarters tour through the old city- enjoying the colorful variety of religions and this unique city. the tour Includes the Arab market, the church of the holy sepulcher, the roman Cardo and the Herodian quarter and of course the Wailing Wall tunnel – need to be booked well in advance.
Overnight- apartment in the German colony
Day 6 -the "holey" land- the lowland of Israel
private guide
On This day we’ll explore the remains of old cities and their facilities underground this land is well known with its holes.
We'll start with a nice hike to a really unknown site where an ancient tradition put goliath tomb. We'll see crusaders sites and nice water springs- called Chanut ruins.
Later, We will explore different kinds of caves in all size and shape, coming along with special stories and history. Starting with the National stalactites cave of Sorek and on to Beit guvrin cave reserve.
Then, following our ancestor we'll crawl on our knees to some ancient tunnels underground (Flashlight is needed, this part is very fun, but if you are claustrophobic you can skip this part or wait for us outside for 30 minutes). Later on, stopping at the biblical site of Tel Azeka a view over the battle field of David and goliath and from there we'll meet an Israeli blacksmith in the village of Givat Yesha'ayaho – he will tell us about is life in the village and his work.
Overnight- apartment in the German colony
Day 7 – Dead Sea and Judean desert
private guide
03:00 wake-up
Drive to Massada to the snake path after having warm tea and a cookie, we will start hiking up It will take as 60 minutes to get to the top. This moment on the top of Masada, waiting for the sun to rise is without no doubt, one of the magical moments that you can have only by being there.
06:00 watching the sun rising above the Moab Mountains is a spectacular sight. After enjoying sunrise- a tour on the top of the mountain will reveal the ethos of the Jewish rebels 2000 years ago. A story of bravery or cowardice- that's up to you to decide.
08:00 going down from the mountain using the cable car. And after that a visit at Masada museum- this new museum, recently opened presents all the items that were found in the excavation.
08:30- breakfast- sandwiches
09:00 following Masada we'll take a jeep ride to the wilderness of the Judean desert. This 4x4 vehicle will take as to mount Sdom and Pratzim stream, we'll see the salt mountain of Sdom, which we'll taste and maybe even see Lot's wife. This is a very unique tour to one of the remote areas of Israel. With a Bedouin driver who will tell us about his life in the desert.
13:00 Dead Sea spa: mud, sulfur pools and of course the unique sensation of floating in the Dead Sea (bring a newspaper)
Overnight- Ein gedi
Day 8 –Judean desert
private guide
After breakfast- hike at Ein gedi natural reserve this beautiful oasis is a source of living for many animals, flora and human. During the hike we'll refresh ourselves in the cool fresh water. There are a lot of trails in Ein gedi and you can choose to do the remote ones that you want see a lot of people, but you will see a lot of unharmed nature.
After visiting Ein gedi ancient synagogue as well and hearing about the greatness of the community the lived there many years ago we'll continue driving south to the Negev.
Overnight – Havarim farm
Day 9– The Negev
without a guide
After a night like that no doubt you'd want to be back (so will stay another night)- a magical place in the desert
We'll visit the Ben Gurion's desert home in Kibbutz sde boker. We will also visit his tomb we'll visit Ovdat- an ancient Nabatian city and we will also visit a desert winery farm.
Dinner is in Mitzpe ramon with an amazing view over the Ramon creator.
Overnight – Havarim farm
Day 10 – The Negev and Eilat
without a guide
We'll start the morning with a bicycle ride (or hike) in one of the Ramon's streams and then continue to Eilat
Overnight- hotel Adi
Day 11 –Eilat private guide
We'll start the morning hiking through the red canyon: a canyon of red sandstone rock.
After the hike we'll get to a lookout from Mount Hezekiah to Egypt. We'll drive back from the Mountains to Eilat, stopping at one of Eilat's restaurants and after lunch we'll head on to Yotveta Hai Bar to see the endangered wild animals that are waiting to be returned to the desert. We'll end our tour in a view over the salt lakes of Eilat where we'll see flamingo birds enjoying the salty water
Overnight- hotel Adi
Day 12 – Petra
group tour
Visit to Petra- One of the wonders of the world, Petra is an archeological, anthropological and geological phenomenon. Your guide will share with you the legends, truths and myths of this astonishing city. The walk through Petra is made easy by the endless sights and fascinating facts. All of which bring to life a history as colorful as the sandstone rock from which it was carved
Overnight- hotel Adi
Day 13 – Pyramids of Giza and Cairo
group tour
The one-day tour to Cairo starts with an early morning departure from the Eilat/Taba border at 5:30am where we will begin our journey. We will travel to Cairo through the scenic Sinai Desert and via the Suez Canal. Journey through the city and see the River Nile and the Citadel. After lunch, take a full tour of the breathtaking Pyramids of Giza, the last surviving remnant of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Begin your journey back to the Taba Border at approximately 23:00.
Not Included:
* Israeli and Egyptian Border Tax $29 * Egyptian Visa Fee $31
Overnight- hotel Adi
Day 14 - free day in Eilat
without a guide
On this day you can: hike in the area, scuba dive, ride camels, underwater observatory, boat sailing on the red sea.
Overnight- hotel Adi
Day 15 -Driving back to Tel Aviv
private guide
Stopping in Be'er Shava on the way back meet the guide and visit the Ancient Tel of Be'er Sheva- driving to the western Nagev see the agriculture villages near the border with Gaze- and a view point over Gaze stripe.
Overnight- hotel Melody Tel Aviv or Center
Day 16 –Tel Aviv
without a guide
Diaspora Museum, Palmach Museum, and Independence Hall, market of Nachalt Binyamin
Overnight- hotel Melody Tel Aviv or Center
Day 17 –Tel Aviv
without a guide
Visit Rabin Square, Jaffa, walk in Dizingof Street
Overnight- hotel Melody Tel Aviv or Center
Day 18 - Galilee and Mount Carmel
private guide
Heading up north we will stop at some main sites along the road. We'll start by visiting the Caesarea on the coast line. Then we'll continue to Haifa to see the German colony and the Baha'i gardens. We'll have lunch in a Druze restaurant and we'll continue to Akko and the grottos of Rosh Hanikra.
Overnight in Horfish in the upper Galilee with a Druze family
Day 19 – western Galilee private
guide
We'll start the morning with hiking in the Kziv stream, and then visit the Bar'am Ancient synagogue; we'll drive up to mount Meron the second highest mountain in Israel to see the view.
On this day we'll also visit the ancient synagogue of Maron and the Tomb of Rashbi.
This night you will stay in absolutely the nicest place!- it's in a village and it is owned by nice people, and artist and a wine maker. They will let you in to the hours and show you the interesting Galilean architecture of their hours.
Day 20 – upper Galilee
private guide
After an amazing Galilean breakfast we will start our day with the Nature Park and old city of Gamla. Gamla as the city situated atop a hill resembling a camel, surrounded by high cliffs In 66 CE the residents of Gamla joined the Jewish Revolt against the Romans and we'll hear the battle story. More in Gamla- the biggest vultures nesting colony.
We'll continue to the Kazerin the capital of the Golan where we'll visit the old Cassarin with its ancient synagogue. Later on we'll drive to mount Bental , a volcano with a beautiful over look to Syria. After that we'll pass the Druze villages of the Golan down to Hula valley and Metula.
In Metula we will have a family shooting competition in a shooting range.
Day 21 – lower Galilee
private guide
We'll visit the old city of Safed and its ancient synagogues and the art galleries.
Then we'll continue to zipori national park with beautiful ancient mosaic floors and old synagogue. On this day we will also ride donkeys and visit Mitzpe Hosha'aya, where you will be introduced to the biblical lifestyle.
Overnight- hotel Melody Tel Aviv or Center
Day 22 – departure
At the airport one of our representatives will escort you through check- in, passport control all the way to the door aircraft.