Immersive Israel

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Take a deep dive into the culture, religion and conflict that make up the fabric of this region on this immersive seven-day trip. See Jerusalem from the perspective of two locals, one Arab and one Jewish, and visit Mount Zion. You’ll also have the opportunity to cycle through the Tel Aviv markets; float across the Dead Sea on a boat trip; and whip up a Middle...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Tour the Old City of Jerusalem with Arab and Jewish locals
    • Step on holy ground in Bethlehem, visiting the Nativity Church
    • Sleep in a Bedouin desert resort
    • Climb Masada, an ancient desert fortress built by Herod
    • Glide over the Dead Sea on a boat cruise
    • Cycle around Tel Aviv on a foodie market tour

What's this trip about?

    Take a deep dive into the culture, religion and conflict that make up the fabric of this region on this immersive seven-day trip. See Jerusalem from the perspective of two locals, one Arab and one Jewish, and visit Mount Zion. You’ll also have the opportunity to cycle through the Tel Aviv markets; float across the Dead Sea on a boat trip; and whip up a Middle Eastern feast in a family home in Bethlehem. You’re guaranteed to see an authentic side to this complex, fascinating destination. This trip has been designed to help you explore this beautiful but politically turbulent region. We'll provide a balanced view of the Israel-Palestine conflict, focused on enriching your understanding of the area.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range25 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityJerusalem
End CityTel Aviv

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Photography
  • Religious

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Swimming

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • One night Bedouin-style accommodation
    • Five nights boutique hotel accommodation
    • Private and local transport
    • Six breakfasts, one lunch, four dinners
    • Local Insider
    • Departure airport transfer
    • Jerusalem Old City tour
    • Old City ramparts tour
    • Mount Zion visit with JICC representative
    • Home-cooked dinner with local family
    • Tent of Nations visit
    • Nativity Church and Manger Square visit
    • Bethlehem Old City tour
    • Separation Wall and Banksy museum visit
    • Masada visit
    • Dead Sea private boat cruise
    • Yitzhak Rabin Center visit
    • Tel Aviv bicycle tour
    • Independence Hall and Jaffa visit

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Itinerary

Travel Map
DAY 1 Arrive in Jerusalem, followed by an evening craft beer tasting Touch down in Ben Gurion Airport – or if you’ve been on our Beyond Petra: Discovering Jordan’s Rugged Side trip, you’ll be collected from the border. Check in to your hotel in Jerusalem. Here you’ll meet our Local Insider who will accompany the group throughout the trip. At 5pm, get to know your fellow travellers over a glass of wine. Next, head out for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Finish the evening in the Machane Yehuda Market for craft beer tasting at Beer Bazaar, a cool hangout that stocks more than 100 bottled Israeli microbrews.

ACCOMMODATION
Harmony Hotel

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Welcome dinner with beer tasting

DAY 2

Explore the holiest sites in Jerusalem

Today, you’ll take a deep dive into the Jewish, Christian and Muslim holy sites in the Old City with two locals, one Arab and one Jewish. Early birds can join an optional praye...

ACCOMMODATION
Harmony Hotel

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Old City tour with two locals Old City ramparts tour

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Holy Sepulchre morning prayer service Western Wall tunnel tour

DAY 3

Tour of Mount Zion and home-cooked meal with a local family

In the morning, you can choose to visit Yad Vashem, a Holocaust memorial museum on the slopes of the Mount of Remembrance, ...

ACCOMMODATION
Harmony Hotel

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Machane Yehuda Market tour Mount Zion visit with JICC representative Home-cooked dinner with local family

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
East to West Jerusalem food tour Meet religious leader at Mount Zion Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial museum visit

DAY 4

Step inside the Nativity Church in Bethlehem, followed by a cooking class

Leaving Jerusalem behind, you’ll be driven 25 minutes to B...

ACCOMMODATION
Harmony Hotel

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Tent of Nations visit Nativity Church and Manger Square visit Bethlehem Old City tour Separation Wall and Banksy museum visit

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Bethlehem cooking class Meet with peace-focused NGO Cross West Bank checkpoint on foot

DAY 5

Climb Masada and take a Dead Sea boat cruise

After breakfast, you’ll be whisked away to the ancient fortress of Masada, in southern Israel. Built by Herod I,...

ACCOMMODATION
Kfar Hanokdim

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Masada visit Dead Sea private boat cruise Bedouin dinner

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Hike up Masada Local kibbutz tour Goat or date farm visit

DAY 6

Discover Tel Aviv by bicycle – from food to tech startups

Ready to swap dunes for the glassy tower blocks of Tel Aviv? Today, you’ll visit the Yitzhak Rabin Center, a library and mu...

ACCOMMODATION
Center Chic

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Yitzhak Rabin Center visit Tel Aviv bicycle tour Independence Hall and Jaffa visit Farewell dinner

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
South Tel Aviv refugee encounter Center for Israeli Innovation visit

DAY 7

Depart from Tel Aviv

After a lazy breakfast, it’s time to wave goodbye to the group and make your way to the airport by 8am. Alternatively, stay on and extend your trip in Israel. There’s always the south to discover next.

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Price per day$387
Last Updated: 11/19/2023

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Accommodation

Harmony Hotel , Jerusalem A stylish boutique hotel in the traditional Nahalat Shiva neighbourhood in Jerusalem. There’s a daily happy hour, free bike hire and a gorgeous sundeck. The interiors give design clout: think bare brick walls, animal-print chairs and cutting-edge photography.

Kfar Hanokdim , Kana'im Valley Not far from the city of Arad, Kfar Hanokdim was built to be in tune with the desert and Bedouin way of life. It’s circled by palm trees and home to roaming donkeys, camels and peacocks. Tents and lodges blend in, thanks to a camouflage of natural fibres and local stone.

Center Chic , Tel Aviv Overlooking Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv, this boutique hotel is close to the Cameri Theatre, Independence Hall Museum and the beach. The 54 stylish rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and coffee machines. Enjoy a complimentary happy hour drink at sunset.

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Meals Included
Six breakfasts, one lunch, four dinners
Age Requirements
25 years and up
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  • You must be aged 25 years or over to join this trip.
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  • If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or accessibility requirements, please notify our Customer Support team as soon as possible.
  • We won't charge you extra if you travel alone – you'll be allocated a twin room with another traveller of the same gender.
  • To upgrade to a private room, share a room with a friend, or book pre- and post-trip accommodation and/or airport transfers, please contact our Customer Support team.
  • Please be aware that travel insurance is compulsory for all travellers.
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  • All travellers must be vaccinated from Covid-19 to be able to enter Israel.
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