Western Wall – Al Aqsa Mosque – Israel Museum – Ein Karem

We will start the day at Temple Mount. This site is very venerated by Jews, Muslims and Christians. On the site where it’s beleived the Jewish Temple was and where Jesus taught, there are now 2 Muslim holy sites; Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock. After the visit, we will visit the Wailing Wall, the most sacred place for the Jews today. Then visit the Israel Museum, where we will see a model of Jerusalem (1:50) representing the city at the time of Herod the Great until the destruction of the city in 70 A.D. We will see an exhibition on the 2000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls.

We will visit the village of Ein Karem in the suburb of Jerusalem, where John the Baptist was born and enjoy the quiet atmosphere in this village and its beautiful nature. You will visit the Church of Visitation the site of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s visit with her cousin Elizabeth. This is the place where Our Lady said Her “Magnificat.” Visit here will also include the birthplace of St. John the Baptist. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Mar Saba Monastery – Herodion – Bethlehem

In the afternoon, we will visit Bethlehem and visit the Shepherds’ Field and the Basilica of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus. We will have a walk also in the old city of Bethlehem.

Traditional dinner with local families from Bethlehem.

Wadi Qelt – Jericho – Jordan River

 This morning, we will drive through the Judean desert to visit Saint George Monastery in Wadi Qelt, one of the most beautiful valleys in the country, enjoy a panoramic view of the Monastery that is built on the cleft of the mountain (Optional walk to visit inside the monastery). We will stop at the baptismal site at the Jordan River, known also as “Qasr Al Yahud”.

Continue to Jericho, the oldest and lowest city in the world. We will see the ancient site of Jericho and Elisha Spring. Optional cable car ride to climb up to Mount of Temptation and then stop by the famous sycamore tree that Zacchaeus climbed to see Jesus. A visit to Hisham’s Palace from the 8th century AD that contains the largest mosaic carpet in the world survived from the ancient world.

Masada – Qumran – Dead Sea

The morning we will visit the impressive Masada Fortress, built by Herod the Great. Masada also served as a refuge for Zealots who preferred to die free rather than suffer slavery.

Visit Qumran, we will see the caves and talk about the Essenes, a Jewish sect that, 2000 years ago, preferred to live in the harsh conditions of the Judean Desert and which supposedly wrote and hid the famous Dead Sea Scrolls in these caves.

In the Dead Sea, enjoy the experience of “floating” in the lowest and saltiest water in the world.

Hebron – Battir

Drive towards Hebron, visit the Ibrahimi Mosque known also as the Tomb of the Patriarchs where Abraham and his family were buried then walk in the streets of the Old City of Hebron. Visit Pottery and Glass local factory which is a local handicraft in known in Hebron. Afterwards, drive to a small town near Bethlehem called Battir, a UNESCO world heritage site, known for its agricultural terraces and irrigation system. Walk in the village and learn about its history and have a panoramic view over the valley and the old train that comes from Jaffa to Jerusalem.

Nablus – Sebastia – Mount Gerizim – Nazareth

Drive to Nablus. We will visit the city of Nablus known as “Shekem” in the bible, visit Jacob’s Well Church and then visit a traditional soap factory made from pure olive oil and learn how it’s made. We will also walk in the Old City of Nablus and visit a Turkish Bath. Then we will drive to visit Mount Gerizim where the Samaritan Community lives and we will meet the Samaritan priest who will explain about the Samaritans community.

Later, we will drive to Sebastia, the ancient site of Samaria-Sebastia is located just above the built up area of the modern day village on the eastern slope of the hill. The ruins dominate the hillside and comprise remains from six successive cultures dating back 10,000 years: Canaanite, Israelite, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine.As Jerusalem is our destiny.

Drive to your hotel in Nazareth.

Nazareth – Cana – Sea of Galilee

We will visit important sites in Galilee – Nazareth and the Sea of ​​Galilee.

We will begin with the city adopted by Jesus – Capernaum. We will go up to the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus held his famous Sermon on the Mount, then we will go to the Church of Multiplication in Tabgha with its beautiful mosaics. We will be able to see a 2,000-year old fishing boat and boat ride on a similar old-style boat at the Sea of ​​Galilee .

Lunch: St. Peter’s fish by the lake. (optional)

In the afternoon, we will go to Nazareth to see the Basilica of the Annunciation and cross Cana , site of the first miracle of Jesus.

Safed – Banias – Tel Dan – Druze Village

Our first visit will take place in the beautiful Tel Dan Nature Reserve , one of Jordan’s springs and ancient history then stop at another tributary of the Jordan, Baniyas (Caesarea Philippi). Then we will drive to the Golan Heights, passing through the Druze villages and enjoying impressive views of the Hula Valley, Mount Hermon, Lebanon and Syria.

Akko – Haifa – Caesarea Maritima

We will visit some of the most impressive sites of the Mediterranean Sea . Our first visit will be to St. Jean d’Acre to visit the ancient fortified city with its impressive underground tunnels built by the Crusaders. We will walk in the market as well as in the old port, and enjoy the oriental atmosphere of this seaside town. We will then head to Haifa, the third largest city in Israel. From the top of Mount Carmel, we will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Haifa Bay and the magnificent Bahá’í Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will continue to Caesarea Maritima, built by King Herod in a typical Roman style. We will see the ancient theater, the remains of the palace and the port of Herod and enjoy a walk along the beach with the sparkling blue Mediterranean Sea in the background.

Ben Gurion Airport

Today we will fly back home, depending on the flight arrangements your arrival back home will be same day! From the hotel transfer to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport!