Best Israel Tour

Your driver-guide is waiting for you in the hotel lobby in advance. First, you will go to the first stop, Mount of Olives, to overlook the city in a panoramic view. Then come to the ancient city to visit the Western Wall, the holy land of Jews. The ancient city is divided into four districts – the Jewish Quarter, the Armenian Quarter, the Christian Quarter, and the Muslim Quarter, and your driver-guide will take you to visit the four urban areas, including the famous attractions, the Holy Sepulcher Church and Al Aqsa Mosque. After the tour, your driver-guide will take you to Mount Zion. In Mount Zion you can see the Tomb of David, the Last Supper Room and the Dormition Abbey, the resting place of the Virgin Mary. Then you will stroll through the old city's market to admire various crafts, and maybe you can find your favorite souvenirs. Finally, your driver-guide will send you back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Grand Court Hotel (4 stars)

On the third day, you will be driven to Bethlehem, home of Jesus. Visit Shepherd's Field and the Church of the Nativity. Then return to Jerusalem and go to Ein Karem, a small village about 30 minutes' drive from Jerusalem, where John the Baptist was born. You will visit the newly built St. John in the Mountains Church on the original site of St. John's old house, and the Church of Visitation, which is a memorial to Virgin Mary's visit to the mother of John the Baptist, Elizabeth.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Grand Court Hotel (4 stars)

Today your driver-guide will lead you to Masada. Take the cable car to the top of the fortress and visit the ruins of the Herod's Palace and other Jewish monuments. The Herod Palace in Masada is a representative of the luxury palace architecture of the early Roman Empire and is well preserved till now. The new museum in the visitor center reveals the daily life of the rebels at the time, some stories about the excavation of the ancient city and how Masada became an important symbol of Israel. Take the cable car downhill and then you'll go to the Dead Sea with your driver-guide. Here you can experience the Dead Sea mud (rich in minerals, great for the skin) and Dead Sea floating. Then drive back to Jerusalem.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Grand Court Hotel (4 stars)

After breakfast, check-out the hotel. You will leave Jerusalem by car to Haifa, Israel's third largest city, to visit the Bahai Gardens and stand at Mount Carmel to overlook the city and the Haifa bay. Then your driver-guide will take you to Akko, the ancient Phoenician and Crusader seaport, which has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Visit the Knights Halls, the Al-Jazzar Mosque, the bathhouse, and watch the multimedia displays. In addition, you can also visit the new ethnic museum next to the old wall and the covered markets. Finally, you will go to Tiberias by car and stay at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Caesar Prima Hotel (4 stars)

After breakfast, you will first visit some attractions near Tiberias, including the remains of the Synagogue in Capernaum and Peter's House, Mount Beatitudes and Tabgha. Legend has it that Jesus fed 5,000 people with five loaves and two fishes in Tabgha, which is the origin of the Church of the Multiplication. Inside this church, there are some mosaic of fish and baskets containing the bread of the fifth-century. After the visit, you will be driven to Nazareth and visit the Church of the Annunciation. Then drive to Tel Aviv, and stay overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Metropolitan Hotel (4 stars)

Today you will visit the Ancient City of Jaffa. First, you will learn about its long and magical history in the Visitor Center. The Prophet Jonah started his voyage from here but was eventually swallowed by a whale. Then visit St. Peter's Church, which was built to commemorate the great apostle Peter taking the gospel from Jaffa to Rome. The church occupies the best position in Jaffa Port, and is the best place to enjoy the beautiful view of the harbor. In the afternoon, you will visit Carmel Market. If on Tuesday or Friday, you can go to the Nahalat Binyaminn Handicraft Market, where artists make their own handcrafted designs, and you can find a favorite gift for yourself here. After a short walking tour in Yarkon Park, your driver-guide will transfer back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Metropolitan Hotel (4 stars)

Today is your departure day. If time permits, you can visit the city on your own, and the driver will pick you up at scheduled time and escort you to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast