Sample Itinerary
Below is a sample itinerary suggested for the first time visitor to Israel. The itinerary is subject to change due to confirmations of appointments at certain sites requiring advance reservations. We will be happy to accommodate any request to add, modify or delete touring days or services according to your personal interests and travel pace. Alternative departure dates may be requested subject to tour modifications.
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PLEASE NOTE:
*These custom tours are for those who want to travel Israel in style and at their own pace. A private chauffeur will drive you and your party through the wonders of Israel. Israel Travel Providers will work with you to design a tour that fits your interests. Contact Us for more information.
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Day 1: Thursday: En Route |
Depart the U.S.A. on your flight to Israel.
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Day 2: Friday: Tel Aviv |
Welcome to Israel! Arrive Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv where you'll be greeted at the airport by one of our knowledgable guides. Our staff will attend to all of the formalities while you relax and unwind. Meet your Private Guide and transfer to your deluxe hotel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Suite accommodations have been reserved for you with access to the Executive Lounge.
Tonight, experience vivacious Tel Aviv on an evening tour of the various areas of this exciting city including Old Jaffa. We’ll end at one of the finest restaurants overlooking the Mediterranean Sea for an unmatched dining experience. Your guide will arrange for your transportation back to the hotel following your leisurely dinner
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Day 3: Saturday: Tel Aviv |
Begin the day driving south to the Ayalon Institute (Machon Ayalon) where a Private Tour has been arranged. Visit the site of the secret factory established by the Haganah that manufactured ammunition under a limestone hill. Despite a burgeoning of new architectural styles and skyscrapers, Tel Aviv has held on to the city’s famous spirit of Bauhaus tradition. Drive past some of the classic and renovated buildings, built in the 1930s and 1950s. Continue on a Private Tour of the famous Rubin Museum, dedicated to the extensive collection of Reuben Rubin’s colorful images, now icons of early settlement of the State of Israel. End at Neve Tzedek (Tel Aviv’s “Soho”) at a trendy café for a light meal. Tonight, you’re invited to attend a concert of the world-renowned Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra or a performance at one of Tel Aviv’s theatres or the Opera (seasonal).
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Day 4: Sunday: Tel Aviv/Galilee |
Depart for the ancient city of Caesarea. Here, explore the astounding Roman and Crusader ruins including the impressive theater and aqueduct. Visit Caesarea Harbor with its thrilling, multi-media presentation. On to Ein Hod, a picturesque artists’ village, the only one of its kind in Israel. Meet with local artists as you tour through this perfect setting, a paradise for lovers of art, landscape and nature. Then on to Atlit, with its reconstructed detention camp where illegal immigrants and underground fighters were confined before 1948. Continue to the northernmost point of Israel at Rosh Hanikra. Descend by cable car into the limestone Grottoes. Arrive at your hotel in the Galilee for overnight.
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Day 5: Monday: Galilee |
Drive to wondrous Mt. Bental for a magnificent view beyond the border into Syria. On to a local winery, one of the finest in Israel, for a Private Tour and Wine Tasting. Continue on a unique visit to an army bunker where you will be met by a commander or representative of IDF and hear firsthand the fascinating story of the war fought in the Golan Heights. Drive to rustic Bat Yaar to enjoy a Barbecue Lunch; horseback riding is available along the forest trails (optional). We then visit the ancient city of Safed, one of Judaism’s holiest cities; meet with a mystical scholar or artist. Walk through the winding lanes where Kabbalah flourished during the golden age and understand why this mystical town is the center of torah study. Return to your hotel for overnight.
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Day 6: Tuesday: Galilee/Jerusalem |
Visit Capernaum; see the ruins of an ancient 5th century synagogue. Then, on to the Mt. of Beatitudes, for a panoramic view of the Galilee. Proceed to “Beit Gavriel” where, in 1994, the peace treaty between Israel and Jordan was reconfirmed by Jordan’s King Hussein and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Enjoy lunch and visit to the Art Gallery and the Enchanted Garden of this very unique home. On to extraordinary Bet Shean, for a tour of the excavations of this ancient city from the time of King Saul. Continue to the “Golden City” of Jerusalem! Arrive at the renowned King David Hotel, home to many dignitaries and where the movie “Exodus” was filmed. Tonight, see the illuminated city of Jerusalem on a drive around the Walls of the Old City followed by dinner at a trendy restaurant.
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Day 7: Wednesday: Jerusalem |
Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. Ascend by cable car to this last stronghold of the Zealots in their struggle against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod the Great’s palace, synagogue and bathhouse. (If you prefer an “adventure” today, a private helicopter trip can be arranged that takes you over the southern coast to Masada; please inquire for this optional service). On to a luxurious Dead Sea Spa Hotel for lunch and an optional Spa Treatment! (Please advise your Guide so we can reserve in advance.) Changing rooms will be provided for your convenience. Enjoy floating in the “unsinkable” mineral rich waters of the Dead Sea before returning to Jerusalem. Tonight a lovely and relaxing dinner at the La Regence Grill at the King David Hotel.
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Day 8: Thursday: Jerusalem |
Your discovery of Jerusalem begins at the Mt. of Olives for spectacular view of the city. Then, enter the Old City from the Jaffa Gate. Follow the Via Dolorosa (“way of the sorrow”) through the narrow alleys and souks to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Then, on to the Jewish Quarter visiting the Davidson Center with its hi-tech presentation of the ancient Temple. Visit the Cardo, the colonnaded main street of Byzantine Jerusalem. Continue for a walk through the Hasmonean Tunnel, under the Temple Mount. Visit the Western Wall, the only remaining portion of the Second Temple. Evening: Stroll through the lively Midrehov ending with another fabulous dinner at one of Jerusalem’s finest restaurants.
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Day 9: Friday: Jerusalem |
Morning Visit to Yad Vashem (Private Museum Guiding), memorial to the Holocaust; visit the Museum, Children’s Pavilion and walk along the Avenue of the Righteous. Visit the newly opened Archive Center and the Valley of the Lost Communities. On to Mt. Herzl and the Military Cemetery to pay respects to Israel’s fallen heroes. Visit the Herzl Museum. Continue to the Israel Museum, to walk through the museum with a Curator who will introduce you to some of the treasures in the museum’s collection. See the Scale Model of ancient Jerusalem from the time of the Second Temple and the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book. Time to linger in the Sculpture Garden before returning to your hotel. Tonight, a traditional Shabbat Dinner at your hotel.
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Day 10: Saturday: Jerusalem |
Day at leisure to enjoy all the delights of this extraordinary city — on your last day in Jerusalem.
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Day 11: Sunday: En Route |
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Our representative will assist with passport and check in formalities and escort you to the VIP lounge to await departure of your flight. Arrival in the U.S. on the same day.
Tour Departs on: any day you wish.
Tour Includes:
• Services of Private Chauffeur/Guide
• Private Mercedes Benz or Mercedes Viano for Touring per Itinerary and Transfers
• Special Welcome Gift
• Evening Theatre or Musical Performance in Tel Aviv
• 9 Nights Luxury Accommodations
• 2 Nights Tel Aviv–Hilton Hotel–Corner Executive Suite
• 2 Nights Tiberius–Scots Hotel–Antique Lakeview Room
• 5 Nights Jerusalem MAMILLA Hotel–Executive suite
• VIP “Gold” Services at Ben Gurion Airport – Arrival and Departure
• Private Museum Guides/Curators as Indicated
• Special Visit of Safed led by Mystical Scholar or Artist
• Tour of Golan Heights Army Bunker with representative of IDF (must be cleared with IDF security)
• Refreshment Bar in Vehicle (replenished daily, soft drinks and beer only)
• 17 Meals:
• Dinner at a chic Restaurant in Tel Aviv
• Dinner at a chic Restaurant in Tel Aviv
• Light Meal at Café in Neve Tzedek
• Barbecue Lunch at Bat Yaar Ranch
• Lunch at unique Beit Gavriel
• 3 Dinners at the Finest Restaurants in Jerusalem
• Traditional Friday Night dinner in Jerusalem.
(soft drinks and beer only)
Plus! Flexible Touring! Modulate as you wish. Itinerary is “suggested“ and changeable. Contact Us for more information on this one of a kind tour.
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From your arrival in Israel to your departure some days later, an Israel private car tour professional will be there with you every step of the way showing you all the sights, sounds and specialties that make Israel a top tourist destination. Enjoy the freedom of having one of our knowledgeable Israel tour guides chauffer you around the great land of Israel. Your Israel private car tour can be customized to fit your interests and our hand picked, multi-lingual, friendly and expert Israel private car tour guides will escort you an your party to each destination in a comfortable, air conditioned, car, limousine or van. Whether you are a larger party or an individual Contact Us and we’ll discuss a Israel private car tour that fits your desires. We guarantee you’ll cherish and remember our Israel private car tour for a lifetime.