9 Days Highlights of Israel and Petra (Multi country)
9 Days Highlights of Israel and Petra (Multi country)
9 Days Starting and ending in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Visiting: Tel Aviv, Masada, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Ein Karem, Bethlehem, Beit She'an, Golan Heights, Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Nazareth, Acre, Haifa, Caesarea, Eilat, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
302529
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
10-
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, History, Religion and Spiritual, Ruins-Archaeology
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 9-day journey through Israel and Petra, exploring some of the most iconic and historical sites in the region. Begin your adventure in the vibrant city of Tel Aviv, then travel to Jerusalem, a city sacred to Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Discover the ancient ruins of Masada, float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, and explore the cultural richness of Nazareth. Experience the breathtaking landscapes of the Golan Heights and the serene Sea of Galilee. Venture into Jordan to marvel at the Rose City of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. With comfortable accommodations, guided tours, and air-conditioned transport, this tour offers a seamless blend of cultural immersion and historical exploration. Enjoy the unique flavors and vibrant markets of Israel, and return home with unforgettable memories of this diverse and storied land.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Tel Aviv
Location: Tel Aviv
Accommodation Name: Metropolitan/Grand Beach or similar
Upon arriving at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, meet your tour representative, who will be waiting for you after passport control holding a sign with your name on it. Our representative will guide you to pick up your luggage and then escort you through customs to meet your driver, who will transfer you to your hotel in Tel Aviv. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, relax in the hotel and freshen up after your flight or head out into the vibrant city of Tel Aviv to wander on its historic streets, colourful back alleys and most famous landmarks.
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Day 2 : Tel Aviv – Beer Sheba – Masada – Dead Sea – Jerusalem (315Km–4.5Hrs)
Location: Tel Aviv, Masada, Dead Sea, Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Grand Court/Ramada or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your tour guide at around 8 am and set off from Tel Aviv, driving south to Masada, Israel´s foremost archaeological park. Ascend via cable-car for a thorough visit that gives insight into the rituals, politics and culture of the people who inhabited this desert fortress, which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, bathhouse and cisterns, and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. Descend to the lowest place on earth – the Dead Sea, to experience the mineral-rich black mud and to float in its salty waters. Passing by the oasis of Ein Gedi, proceed through the Judean Desert to Jerusalem for check in at about 6 pm.
Overnight in Jerusalem
Day 3 : Jerusalem: Ein Karem And Bethlehem
Location: Jerusalem, Ein Karem, Bethlehem
Accommodation Name: Grand Court/Ramada or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, after which you will meet your guide at 8 am and visit the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book, which contains the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit to the beautifully renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Then visit Yad Vashem, the official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, established in 1953, located at the foot of Mt. Hertzl. Enjoy Ein Karem, a picturesque village in the southwestern outskirts of Jerusalem. This small village has great significance in Christian traditions, since this is where according to tradition John the Baptist was born. Then travel to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, commemorated at the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square. Return to your hotel in Jerusalem at about 6 pm.
Overnight in Jerusalem
Day 4 : Jerusalem: Old City And Mount Zion
Location: Jerusalem
Accommodation Name: Grand Court/Ramada or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today after breakfast at the hotel you will be picked up at around 8 am. We will enter the Old City of Jerusalem, where you will see the Western Wall and the actual site of the Second Temple, the Temple Mount. Walk along the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, housing both the traditional site of Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection. To the southwest, just outside the Old City, is Mount Zion, with the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. From atop the Mount of Olives, enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem, a holy city for the world’s three Abrahamic religions, Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Judas betrayed Jesus. In the heart of a neighbourhood in downtown Jerusalem, visit Mahane Yehuda to experience the flavours, aromas, colours and the traders' interaction with the crowds, at the largest open market in Israel. Get back to the hotel in the evening.
Overnight in Jerusalem
Day 5 : Jerusalem – Beit Shean – Nazareth – Safed – Tiberias (270Km – 4Hrs)
Location: Jerusalem, Beit She'an, Golan Heights, Tiberias
Accommodation Name: Royal Plaza/Lake House or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Start the day with an energising breakfast before leaving Jerusalem at about 8 am and driving north passing by Jericho, the oldest city in the world. Travel through the Jordan Valley and the new settlements to Beit She’an, and visit the excavations of this beautifully preserved Roman city. Drive up to the Golan Heights, passing through the Druze villages. Visit a former Syrian fortification on the heights. Pass by Banias, the source of the Jordan River, and then enjoy an Israeli wine country experience, with vineyards surrounded by breathtaking views. Become acquainted with a collection of fine and rare wines during the tour and enjoy a wine tasting while learning about the wine production process. Descend to the Hula Valley and drive to Tiberias on the shores of the Sea of Galilee - regarded as one of the four Holy cities in Judaism, where the Jewish Talmud - the primary source of Jewish religious law - was compiled, with tombs of Rabbis scattered across the city.
Overnight in Tiberias.
Day 6 : Galilee: Golan Heights And Around The Sea Of Galilee
Location: Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Nazareth, Tiberias
Accommodation Name: Royal Plaza/Lake House or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
In the morning, after breakfast drive along the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee and proceed to Capernaum, to visit the ruins of an ancient synagogue, the Mount of Beatitudes, the traditional site of the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ and Tabgha, the traditional site of the ‘miracle of the loaves and the fish’. You will have the option to climb aboard a sailing boat and soar on the calm waters of the Sea of Galilee, to experience the tranquility and beautiful scenery that hasn’t changed much in 2,000 years (subject to weather conditions and fee). Next, on to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and Christian holy sites. Return to Tiberias at around 6 pm.
Overnight in Tiberias.
Day 7 : Tiberias – Acre – Haifa – Caesarea – Tel Aviv – Eilat (125Km – 2Hrs; Flight – 45Min)
Location: Tiberias, Acre, Haifa, Caesarea, Tel Aviv, Eilat
Accommodation Name: Hotel Play/Brown Red Sea or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast be ready for a pick up at 8 am. Drive through the hills of the Galilee, westwards to Acre for a visit of the old Crusader stronghold and mediaeval fortifications. Continue to Haifa, ascending Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the city, and visit the Baha'i Shrine, the Persian Garden and the Haifa bay. Proceed along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea to visit the Roman Theatre and the Crusader fortress known as the ‘masterpiece of Herod the Great’. Continue to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv for a short flight to Ramon Airport in Eilat (not included) and transfer to the Red Sea resort in Eilat.
Overnight in Eilat
Day 8 : Eilat – Petra - Eilat– Tel Aviv (280Km – 4.15Hrs, Flight – 45Min)
Location: Tel Aviv-Yafo
Accommodation Name: Metropolitan/Grand Beach or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, leave Eilat at about 8 am, cross Israeli border into Jordan at the Arava border. Drive to Petra through the scenic Jordanian desert, passing by the Wadi Rum area. Enter the Rose City of Petra through the Siq, a narrow passage through the mountains that has inspired people for centuries. Up to the Treasury which suddenly appears at the end of the gorge, leaving visitors breath taken by its' size, colour and beauty. Continue into the heart of this ancient city carved into the mountains, passing hundreds of tombs and monuments and a spectacular Amphitheatre, which once held 3,000 spectators. Exit the city and stop for a sit-down lunch in Wadi Musa - the new town of Petra, followed by a visit to Moses Spring before leaving. Drive to Aqaba for a short city tour, before returning to the Arava border and back to Ramon Airport in Eilat for the return flight to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv (not included). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv for check in.
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Day 9 : Departure Tel Aviv
Location: Tel Aviv
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, prepare for your departure and transfer to Ben Gurion Airport in time for your onward or return flight.
What's Included
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Tour Guide
Operated with a local English-speaking licensed guide on a shared basis.
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Transport
Air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the tour.
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Entrance Fees and Activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary, including sightseeing of Masada archaeological site, Dead Sea, Shrine of the Book, Yad Vashem memorial, Ein Karem village, Bethlehem, Old Jerusalem, Beit Shean, Golan Heights, wine tasting tour, Capernaum, Nazareth, Haifa, Caesarea, Petra, and city tour of Aqaba.
What's Not Included
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Return Flights
Return flights between Tel Aviv and Eilat on Day 7 and 8 are not included.
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Personal Expenditures
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks, and meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for driver and guide are not included.
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Drinks
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, etc., are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc., are not included.
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Entry Visa to Jordan
Entry Visa to Jordan (if required for restricted nationalities) is not included.
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Border Taxes & Visa
Border taxes & Visa for Israel/Jordan border crossing (to be paid on the day of the tour) are not included.
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Optional Tours
Optional tours and activities are not included.
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International Flights
International flights are not included.
Requirements
Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in Israel. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Please Note
- From January 2025, visitors from visa-exempt countries are required to obtain an ETA-IL(Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter the state of Israel https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/. All travellers to Israel must have a valid visa or an ETA-IL approval before they start their journey. Israeli citizens or holders of an Israeli identity number do not need to apply for an ETA-IL.
- Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport - Terminal 3, once the Passport and Entrance control procedures have been completed, use Exit 2 where a representative/chauffeur will be waiting to accompany you to the vehicle and transfer you to your hotel.
- The optional excursion on Day 6 is subject to weather conditions
- Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible changes of hotels and/or itinerary
- Hotel early check-out, early check-in, late check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms are all subject to availability and not guaranteed
- Please note that hotel classification is as per Israeli standards.
- No refunds for unused services. Splitting the package is not allowed.
- Please note that Single rooms are available on request.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 Tel Aviv:
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Seanet or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Crown Plaza or similar 4*
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Gold or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Crown Plaza Deluxe or similar 4*
- Standard & Superior Hotel Category = Kibbutz Hotel or similar 3*
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Adi or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Dan Panorama or similar 4*
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Seanet or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Crown Plaza or similar 4*
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 Tel Aviv:
- Standard Hotel Category = Metropolitan/Grand Beach or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Crowne Plaza Beach/ Dan Panorama or similar 4*
Day 2-4 Jerusalem:
- Standard Hotel Category = Grand Court/Ramada or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Cassia/ Dan Panorama or similar 4*
Day 5-6 Tiberias:
- Standard Hotel Category = Royal Plaza/Lake House or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Caesar/Leonardo Plaza or similar 4*
Day 7 Eilat:
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Play/Brown Red Sea or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Dan Panorama or similar 4*
Day 8 Tel Aviv:
- Standard Hotel Category = Metropolitan/Grand Beach or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Crowne Plaza Beach/ Dan Panorama or similar 4*
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the tour, ensuring a pleasant journey between destinations. Note that return flights between Tel Aviv and Eilat on Day 7 and 8 are not included.
Accommodation
Enjoy 8 nights of comfortable accommodation with options ranging from 3-star standard hotels like Metropolitan/Grand Beach in Tel Aviv to superior 4-star hotels such as Crowne Plaza Beach/Dan Panorama. Stay in Jerusalem, Tiberias, and Eilat, with similar quality options available in each location.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of guide will accompany us during the tour?
The tour is operated with a local English-speaking licensed guide on a shared basis.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 8 breakfasts and 2 dinners on days 5 and 6.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the journey.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Yes, all entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary are included, such as sightseeing of Masada, the Dead Sea, Old Jerusalem, and Petra, among others.
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Is there an option to sail on the Sea of Galilee?
Yes, there is an optional sailing boat experience on the Sea of Galilee, subject to weather conditions and an additional fee.
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What is the accommodation arrangement during the tour?
The tour includes 8 nights of accommodation with options for standard or superior hotel categories in various locations such as Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Tiberias, and Eilat.
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Are flights between Tel Aviv and Eilat included in the tour?
No, return flights between Tel Aviv and Eilat on Day 7 and 8 are not included in the tour package.
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What should I wear when visiting religious sites during the tour?
Visitors should avoid wearing sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious, or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of holiday travel charges.
Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.