15 Day Jewish Heritage Tour Runs Every Wednesday! Learn about modern Tel Aviv, travel the Mediterranean, Sea of Galilee, ancient Holy Jerusalem, float in the Dead Sea and visit the Lost City of Petra!
Day 1 Wednesday (Assist & Transfer)
WELCOME TO HOLY ISRAEL!
Arrival Assistance at Ben Gurion Airport
After clearing passport control a Shalom Israel Tours representative will be waiting to welcome you and escort you to your waiting chauffeur for transfer.
Welcome to Tel Aviv
Stretching along a beautiful beach strip of the Mediterranean Sea, Tel Aviv is considered the face of modern Israel. Nicknamed “The White City” for its abundance of Bauhaus style architecture, Tel Aviv was declared a UNESCO World Heritage City in 2003.
Overnight: Tel Aviv Hotel Options
Day 2 Thursday (Guided Touring)
TEL AVIV – ISRAEL’S MODERN JOURNEY
Old Jaffa Port & Market
Built 4,000 years ago, the Jaffa Port is the oldest in the world. The prophet Jonah embarked on his ill-fated journey from this port, and building materials for the First and Second Temples were delivered to Jaffa. The metropolis of Tel Aviv is largely an extension of Jaffa.
Neve Tsedek Neighborhood
One of Tel Aviv’s first neighborhoods, Neve Tzedek was built in 1887. This area has housed several famous artists and writers, including Nobel Prize winner S Y Agnon. Today, Neve Tzedek is home to several boutique art galleries, independent cafes and cultural centers.
The Carmel Market
Tel Aviv’s main marketplace is the open-air Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel), located in southern Tel Aviv. Here you’ll find mounds of colorful, locally grown produce, fish, meat and more. Just wandering the aisles of the Carmel Market is a Middle Eastern experience.
ANU – Museum of the Jewish People
The story of the Jewish people is a story of constant renewal. The new core exhibition reflects the Jewish world of today. ANU – Museum of the Jewish People celebrates the multiculturalism of Jewish diversity and adopt an inclusive, pluralistic approach.
Overnight: Tel Aviv Hotel Options
Day 3 Friday (Guided Touring)
OCTOBER 7TH…THE DAY THAT EVERYTHING CHANGED…
Beit Guvrin Cave Exploration
Tour the ruins of important towns from the First Temple and Roman periods. In addition to the archaeological artifacts, enjoy the distinctive caves carved out of the ground for chalk. Enter beautifully decorated burial caves and see mosaics, public baths, and homes.
Nova Festival Memorial
The Nova Festival Massacre Site stands as a solemn tribute to the 380 lives tragically taken during the Nova Festival massacre on October 7, 2023.
The Battle of S’derot
The Battle of Sderot began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists launched a large-scale attack on the citizens of southern Israel. For years, Sderot, located near the Gaza Strip border, has been a frequent target of rocket fire and incursions from Gaza.
Overnight: Tel Aviv Hotel Options
Day 4 Saturday (Free Day)
TEL AVIV – FREE DAY AT LEISURE
Day at Leisure in Tel Aviv
Visit the “Soho” of Tel Aviv and stroll Dizengoff St., Shenken St. & Rothschild Blvd. Filled with funky street vendors, boutiques and coffee shops alongside simple kiosks and local fast food stalls, Tel Aviv brings out the urban hipster in anyone who walks down these streets.
Overnight: Tel Aviv Hotel Options
Day 5 Sunday (Guided Touring)
ISRAEL’S COAST – ANCIENT PORTS
Ancient City of Caesarea Ruins
The Caesarea National Park contains the remains of a prestigious city established by King Herod the Great. Prepare to be amazed when you visit the mighty Roman Amphitheatre, the Hippodrome, a 20,000 seat horse racing arena, as well as the impressive Roman Aqueducts!
Haifa Bahai Gardens Lookout
Haifa is Israel’s main port city, the 3rd largest city in Israel and home to the famous Bahai Gardens. We’ll take a few minutes to enjoy the spectacular views before continuing…
Acco Fortified Walls & Market
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Akko dates back to the time of the Pharaoh Thutmose III and was a central city of the Ottoman Empire. Stop by the market and stroll along shoreline walls built by the Ottoman governor using old Crusader stones.
Acco Subterranean Crusader Halls
In the heart of the city of Akko, what was once street level is now situated eight meters below the ground. A walk through the passages of the 700-year-old Knights Hospitaller headquarters allows you to experience the Crusader city, once a strategic Roman fortress.
Dinner & Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Northern Israel
Day 6 Monday (Guided Touring)
THE GALILEE AND TZFAT – CITY OF KABALLAH
Tzfat Old City & Artist Quarter
Tzfat is one of the four holy cities in Israel. It has served as a spiritual center since the 1600s, when famous Kabbalists roamed here. Tzfat awaits art lovers, soul-seekers and historians to cobblestone alleys, medieval synagogues, galleries and mystical atmosphere.
Golan Heights Jeeping
Jeep tours take you off the road to hard-to-reach places, such as streams, fields and mud tracks. The Golan is green and lush, with small villages nestled into the hills. Learn about the biblical and historical importance of the Golan sites while enjoying a bumpy jeep ride.
Mitzpe Gadot Lookout
From Israel’s Independence in 1948 until the 6-Day War in 1967, Syrian troops stationed in the Golan Heights fired relentlessly on communities below. Jewish farmers plowed fields from behind tanks and children played, studied and slept inside shelters.
Dinner & Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Northern Israel
Day 7 Tuesday (Guided Touring)
TIBERIAS AND THE JORDAN VALLEY – HIGHWAY OF KINGS
Tiberias & The Sea of Galilee
Tiberias was founded in the first century and is located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Here is the burial place the Rambam (Moshe Ben Maimon), world renowned codifier of Jewish law. It is written “from Moshe to Moshe, there arose none like Moshe.
Beit She’an National Park
It is here that King Saul was defeated by the Philistines in a vicious historical battle. Later, Beit She’an was reestablished as a Greek city with colonnaded streets, temples, theaters and fountains. The city was devastated by an earthquake in 749 CE; now only remnants remain.
Qasr Al Yahud Jordan River Point
We’ll stop at the point where the Nation of Israel crossed the Jordan River and entered the Land of Israel after their 40 years of wandering in the desert. This is also the site of Elijah’s ascension to heaven in a fiery chariot after he and Elisha crossed the Jordan River.
Mount Scopus Jerusalem
End the day with a beautiful drive through the Jordan Valley and ascend to Jerusalem. We’ll stop at Mount Scopus as you enter the city to say the blessing of “Shehechiyanu” to celebrate the joyous occasion of entering the holy capital. Welcome to Jerusalem, our eternal Capital.
Overnight: Jerusalem Hotel Options
Day 8 Wednesday (Guided Touring)
JERUSALEM’S OLD CITY – THE ETERNAL CAPITAL
King David’s Tomb
Located on Mount Zion in a 1,000-year-old building, people come here to pay tribute to the great King David, who is most notably famous for composing the Book of Psalms and establishing a unified capital for Israel. A medieval tradition places his tomb at this location.
Old City Jewish Quarter
The Jewish Quarter remains one of the single most-visited spots in all of Israel. Nestled within one square kilometer of land lay millennia of ancient history. The Old City dates back to the 8th century BCE and is home to numerous landmarks of historical significance.
Jerusalem Archaeological Park
Experience Second Temple-era Jerusalem on the eve of its destruction by the Romans. See a virtual reconstruction of the Temple, visit the stores and walkways of the surrounding city and see the remnants of the staircase that led to the Temple Mount and the Holy of Holies.
Western Wall Tunnels Tour
These famous underground tunnels contain remnants of entire rooms from the Second Temple period. At Warren’s Gate, you’ll stand just a few feet away from where the Holy Ark stood, and feel the yearning of the Jewish people for the Temple for thousands of years.
Overnight: Jerusalem Hotel Options
Day 9 Thursday (Guided Touring)
JERUSALEM NEW CITY – THE MODERN CAPITAL
Israel Museum & Dead Sea Scrolls
Founded in 1965, this is the largest cultural institution in the State of Israel and one of the world’s leading art and archaeology museums. Here you will find the oldest existing biblical manuscripts in the world, the Dead Sea Scrolls, which are housed in the Shrine of the Book.
Mount Herzl National Cemetery
A burial place for prominent Zionist figures such as Theodore Herzl, Golda Meir and Yitzhak Rabin, here you will also find an expansive military cemetery; one quite full for a country so young. The loss of the soldiers who fought for the land of Israel is palpable.
Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum
In 1963, the Yad Vashem Museum was established as the world center for Holocaust research, education and commemoration. With survivor testimonies, powerful displays, artifacts and memorial gardens, this museum embodies one crucial message: Never again.
Overnight: Jerusalem Hotel Options
Day 10 Friday (Guided Touring)
THE JUDEAN DESERT – KING HEROD’S FORTRESS
Masada Mountain & Cable Car
Ride via cable car to the top of Masada and explore what remains of King Herod’s palace. See what it was like to live there as you view the preserved baths, cisterns and barracks. It was here that leader Eleazer Ben Yair kept the Roman Legion’s siege at bay for three years.
Dead Sea Float & Spa Lunch
Yam Hamelach, literally meaning “Sea of Salt,” is 417 meters below sea level, making it the lowest place on earth. Its salty water contains unique healing properties, which, combined with the nutrient-filled mud found on its shores, creates one luxurious and healthy day.
Sunset at the Western Wall – Evening Recommendation
Here stand the sacred remnants of the ancient Jewish Temple. On Friday night come to the Wall and join the joyful event together with soldiers and people from all over the world dancing together in lively in celebration of Shabbat, a truly unforgettable experience.
Overnight: Jerusalem Hotel Options
Day 11 Shabbat (Free Day)
SHABBAT IN JERUSALEM – DAY AT LEISURE
Shabbat Morning
Finally some time to rest! Enjoy a morning at leisure at your hotel and relax…
Ben Yehuda Street– Evening Recommendations
Here you’ll find all the character-filled restaurants, shops, street vendors, and street performances you could ask for. Sip a latte at one of Ben Yehuda’s many sidewalk cafes, grab a delicious, chocolate fro-yo, invest in some Judaica, and relax!
Overnight: Jerusalem Hotel Options
Day 12 Sunday (Guided Touring)
TIMNA & EILAT – SEA LIFE AND GEOLOGICAL WONDERS
Arava Desert ‘Vidor’ Center for Agriculture
The new Visitor Center in the Arava Desert tells the inspiring story of settlement in the Arava! A story of determination, perseverance, and ongoing struggle of the first settlers and the way they faced the feeling of isolation, dealt with the forces of nature!
Timna National Park
Travel back in time when you venture into this geological wonderland! See the ancient copper mines, King Solomon’s Pillars and the huge multi-colored rock formations. A man-made lake in the middle of the desert offers shaded areas to enjoy the panoramic view.
Overnight: Eilat Hotel Options
Day 13 Monday (Guided Touring)
DAY AT LEISURE OR OPTIONAL PETRA TOUR
Petra – The Red Sandstone City – Optional
Counted amongst the wonders of the ancient world, Petra is an archeological, anthropological and geological phenomenon. Your guide will explain the history, legends, myths and truths of this city carved 2,000 years ago from the red Sandstone Mountains.
Overnight: Eilat Hotel Options
Day 14 Tuesday (Guided Touring)
THE NEGEV – ISRAEL’S FLOURISHING DESERT
Red Sea Underwater Observatory
Enter the amazing world of the Red Sea, one of the most scenic seas in the world. The Park maintains an extensive exhibition of fish and other living creatures native to the Red Sea, including aquariums, a Shark Tank, Turtle & Stingray Pool and underwater observatories.
Mitzpeh Ramon Crater
Enjoy spectacular views of the desert and witness this unique geological phenomenon. Israel’s largest national park, the crater is located at the peak of Mount Negev. At first sight the crater appears as if it was formed by a meteor impact but in truth is a natural formation.
Overnight: Tel Aviv Hotel Options
Day 15 Wednesday (Chauffeur)
FAREWELL FOR NOW…WE’LL MISS YOU!
Farewell Transfer…We’ll Miss you!
Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure from Israel…Farewell for now!
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HOTELS INCLUDED
Enjoy your stay at some of Israel’s finest hotels
- 5 nights hotel in Tel Aviv, The Modern City
- 2 nights Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Northern Israel
- 5 nights hotel in the Holy City of Jerusalem
- 2 nights hotel in Eilat & the Red Sea
SERVICES INCLUDED
Ensuring that your visit is easy, comfortable, and fun!
- Welcome & Assist at Ben Gurion Airport
- Arrival & Departure Airport Transfers
- 10 Days Touring in an Air-Conditioned Coach
- All Touring with a Professional Licensed Guide
- All Group Touring & Sites as per Tour Program
- Optional Petra Tour is $429/ person + Jordan Visa Fee
MEALS INCLUDED
Get a taste of authentic Israeli cuisine
- Daily Breakfast Buffet at each Hotel
- Nightly dinners at the Kibbutz Lavi Hotel
- Dead Sea Hotel Swim & Lunch Buffet
The Below Pricing is the Full Land Tour Package, per Person, Double Occupancy. Email Us for Single Traveler, Triple & Children Rates & Special Group Discounts!
| Hotel Options | 3 Star Class | 4 Star Class | 5 Star Class | 5 Star Superior |
| Tel Aviv | Prima City | Dan Panorama | Carlton Hotel | Royal Beach |
| Northern Israel | Kibbutz Lavi | Kibbutz Lavi | Kibbutz Lavi | Kibbutz Lavi |
| Jerusalem | Prima Royal | Dan Panorama | Inbal Jerusalem | Orient Jerusalem |
| Eilat | Prima Music | Dan Panorama | Royal Beach | Royal Beach |
| 2026 Tours Begin | 2026 Tours End | 3 Star Class | 4 Star Class | 5 Star Class | 5 Star Superior |
| Mar 4 | Mar 18 | $4119 | $5453 | $5694 | $6047 |
| Mar 11 | Mar 25 | $4119 | $5453 | $5694 | $6047 |
| Mar 18 | Apr 1 | Passover | Passover | Passover | Passover |
| Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Passover | Passover | Passover | Passover |
| Apr 1 | Apr 15 | Passover | Passover | Passover | Passover |
| Apr 8 | Apr 22 | Passover | Passover | Passover | Passover |
| Apr 15 | Apr 29 | $4225 | $5453 | $6160 | $6047 |
| Apr 22 | May 6 | $4225 | $5501 | $6160 | $6047 |
| Apr 29 | May 13 | $4225 | $5581 | $6160 | $6047 |
| May 6 | May 20 | $4225 | $5613 | $6160 | $6047 |
| May 13 | May 27 | Shavuot | Shavuot | Shavuot | Shavuot |
| May 20 | Jun 3 | Shavuot | Shavuot | Shavuot | Shavuot |
| May 27 | Jun 10 | $4225 | $5613 | $6027 | $6047 |
| Jun 3 | Jun 17 | $4225 | $5613 | $6080 | $6047 |
| Jun 10 | Jun 24 | $4225 | $5613 | $6160 | $6047 |
| Jun 17 | Jul 1 | $4225 | $5613 | $6160 | $6047 |
| Jun 24 | Jul 8 | $4329 | $5773 | $5994 | $6031 |
| Jul 1 | Jul 15 | $4318 | $5629 | $5940 | $6007 |
| Jul 8 | Jul 22 | $4318 | $5629 | $5807 | $6040 |
| Jul 15 | Jul 29 | $4318 | $5629 | $5861 | $6040 |
| Jul 22 | Aug 5 | $4403 | $5799 | $6026 | $6711 |
| Jul 29 | Aug 12 | $4403 | $5799 | $6026 | $6711 |
| Aug 5 | Aug 19 | No | Tour | No | Tour |
| Aug 12 | Aug 26 | $4403 | $5799 | $6026 | $6711 |
| Aug 19 | Sep 2 | $4403 | $5799 | $5999 | $6678 |
| Aug 26 | Sep 9 | $4230 | $5539 | $5813 | $6145 |
| Sep 2 | Sep 16 | Rosh | HaShana | Rosh | HaShana |
| Sep 9 | Sep 23 | Rosh | HaShana | Rosh | HaShana |
| Sep 16 | Sep 30 | Yom | Kippur | Yom | Kippur |
| Sep 23 | Oct 7 | Sukkot | Sukkot | Sukkot | Sukkot |
| Sep 30 | Oct 14 | Sukkot | Sukkot | Sukkot | Sukkot |
| Oct 7 | Oct 21 | $4225 | $5613 | $6160 | $6047 |
| Oct 14 | Oct 28 | $4225 | $5613 | $6160 | $6047 |
| Oct 21 | Nov 4 | $4225 | $5613 | $6160 | $6047 |
| Oct 28 | Nov 11 | $4225 | $5613 | $5994 | $6047 |
| Nov 4 | Nov 18 | $4225 | $5613 | $5960 | $6007 |
| Nov 11 | Nov 25 | $4159 | $5597 | $5861 | $6007 |
| Nov 18 | Dec 2 | $4036 | $5441 | $5827 | $5847 |
| Nov 25 | Dec 9 | $4036 | $4998 | $5561 | $5727 |
| Dec 2 | Dec 16 | $3972 | $4695 | $5561 | $5727 |
| Dec 9 | Dec 23 | $3972 | $4771 | $5887 | $5807 |
| Dec 16 | Dec 30 | $4020 | $5489 | $6207 | $6260 |
| Dec 23 | Jan 6 | No | Tour | No | Tour |
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