Though Israel only officially became a country in 1948, its culture and history date back thousands of years. Come explore a land where different faiths, politics and cultures coexist to create a truly complex and captivating whole. With visits to Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalem along with a kibbutz, this Israel tour will introduce you to a place unlike any other.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Overnight Flight

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Tel Aviv aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Tel Aviv

Welcome to Tel Aviv, Israel’s cosmopolitan city by the sea. A Go Ahead representative greets you at the airport after you clear customs and then escorts you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or begin acquainting yourself with Tel Aviv. At an included dinner this evening, meet your fellow travelers.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Haifa

Begin your day with a brief walking tour through the Old Town of Jaffa, an ancient port city. As the story has it, this was where the prophet Jonah started the journey that left him in the belly of a whale and where Andromeda was tied to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster, before later being saved by Perseus. Then your tour director will introduce you to Tel Aviv, the first Hebrew city. Take in the city’s trademark Bauhaus architecture, with stops at Rabin Square, Independence Hall and Rothschild Boulevard, one of Tel Aviv’s most picturesque avenues. Your next stop is the White City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so named for its 4,000 buildings built in the Bauhaus or International style. You’ll also have free time to explore Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market. This afternoon brings you to Haifa, with a stop in Caesarea to see its ancient theater, aqueduct and Hippodrome. Enjoy stellar views of Mount Carmel before reveling in the Hanging Baha’i Gardens; then, gather for an included dinner with your fellow travelers.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Caesarea, Baha’i Gardens

Day 4 - Haifa

This morning, journey to Rosh Hanikra, where you’ll ride a cable car to view the white cliffs. This afternoon, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Acre to see the Crusaders’ Hall and Al Jazar Mosque. This evening, indulge in an optional dinner and wine tasting.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Rosh Hanikra, Acre

$75 CAD

Vineyard Dinner Travel to the quaint Binyamina Winery. Originally built as a perfume factory, the Binyamina Winery is now regarded as one of the finest wineries in Israel. Marvel at the lovely gardens, the antique oak barrels and the impressive production plant as your guide walks you through the facilities. After learning about the winemaking process, you'll sample several Israeli wines over a sumptuous four-course meal of seasonal and freshly baked items selected to complement your tasting.

Day 5 - Lake Tiberias

Travel to Nazareth to see the Church of the Annunciation, a holy Christian site and the location where Mary was visited by the Archangel Gabriel and told that God had selected her to be the mother of Jesus. Next, visit Cana to view the wedding church and tour Zippori, known for its mosaics including the “Mona Lisa of Gallilee.” Next, visit Tabagha and Capernaum, villages where Jesus was said to have made local fishermen into “fishers of men” and where he multiplied the loaves and the fish to feed the multitudes. Enjoy views of Gallilee from the Mount of Beatitudes. Arrive later today at Kibbutz Lavi, where you’ll learn more about Israeli culture. This evening, enjoy dinner at the kibbutz.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Capernaum

Day 6 - Jerusalem

Today brings you to the holy city of Jerusalem, by way of the ancient towns of Beit She’an and Jericho. Upon arrival in Jerusalem, visit Mt. Olivet for panoramic views of the Old City. Next, visit the Garden of Gethsemane before arriving at the Western Wall. After this evening’s included dinner, opt for a unique view of Jerusalem by Night.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Beit She’an, Jericho

$59 CAD

Jerusalem by Night Witness Jerusalem lit up by night and gain a unique view of this historic city. Your tour departs after dinner, making its first stop in Mea Shearim, one of Jerusalem’s oldest neighborhoods. Your motorcoach will bring you past illuminated walls and churches before arriving at the ruins of the Tower of David, where you'll enjoy a spectacular sound-and-light show.

Day 7 - Jerusalem

Spend the morning at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial Museum. Containing the world’s largest repository of information on the Holocaust, Yad Vashem is the leader in Shoah (the Hebrew word for the Holocaust) education, commemoration, research and documentation. You’ll also visit the Israel Museum, where you might see the Dead Sea Scrolls. This afternoon consider an excursion to Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Yad Vashem, Israel Museum

$45 CAD

Bethlehem & the Church of the Nativity Travel to Bethlehem, a Palestinian city known as the birthplace of Jesus. Inhabited by one of the world’s oldest Christian communities, the town is also believed to be the birthplace of King David and the final resting place of Abrahamic matriarch Rachel. On your tour through the city, you’ll stop at the Church of the Nativity, which Christians believe Mary gave birth to Jesus. You’ll also explore the Old City and Manger Square. Finally, stop at a diamond factory before returning to Jerusalem. Please note: Travelers on this excursion must be sure to carry their passport for the security checkpoint at the Israeli-Palestinian border crossing.

Day 8 - Jerusalem

Discover Jerusalem at your own pace. Or take the day to explore the Fortress of Masada, swim in the Dead Sea and meet the locals at Kfar Hanokdom Bedouin Camp. Included in this excursion are a cable car ride in Masada, lunch and a relaxing visit to the shores of the Dead Sea. At Kfar Hanokdom, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable evening of Bedouin hospitality.
Included meals: breakfast

$149 CAD

Masada, the Dead Sea & Kfar Hanokdom Bedouin Camp Journey by cable car up to the fortress of Masada, a fortification high atop a plateau that served as the last stronghold of the First Jewish-Roman War. Though its history remains controversial for many Jews, this memorable site is well worth the trip. You'll then venture to the Dead Sea where you might have time to float in the famously salty waters before enjoying lunch. Later, you’ll visit the village of Kfar Hanokdim for a traditional Bedouin dinner and an evening of music and hospitality.

Day 9 - Jerusalem

King David’s Tomb awaits you on Mt. Zion this morning, as does the Upper Room, where Jesus held the Last Supper. The follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of Holy Sepulcher. Finally, venture into the Muslim and Jewish quarters of Jerusalem. This afternoon is free for you to explore. Perhaps you’ll indulge in the many wonders of the Oriental Bazaar. Relive memories of your journey at tonight’s Farewell Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: King David’s Tomb, the Upper Room, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher

Day 10 - Tel Aviv

Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay and continue on to Jordan.
Included meals: breakfast