A Week Long Adventure in Israel

Have only a week to spare for a trip to the Holy Land? Check out the sample itinerary below where we've included the TOP spot's to see in Israel.

Wednesday, March 23

Arrival­ WELCOME TO ISRAEL

Thursday, March 24

● Latrun ­​Tank memorial and famous battle site from the War of Independence. Walk

around and see the different tanks which were used in the Israeli military, as well as

ones which were confiscated from the surrounding armies

● 10:30am dig for a day; come ­​join a real archaeological dig!

● Drive through the beautiful Ella Valley, place of the battle of King David and Goliath

● Dinner at Braserie restaurant

Overnight TLV Hilton

Friday March 25

● 8:30am Krav Maga ​session on the beach with ex judo national team coach

● Jaffa­​ Visit the ancient port and artist colony; walk around the beautiful art galleries

● Stroll Neve Tzedek­​the, the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv

● Rothschild street, ​world heritage architecture of the “White City”

● Shuk Nachalat Binyamin­​ pedestrian artist market open only on Tuesdays and Fridays

(time for shopping)

● Independence hall​­ site of the establishment of the state of Israel.

● 19:00 Rustico Bazel (not Rothscheild), table reserved inside.

Overnight Hilton Tel Aviv

Saturday, March 26

● Caesaria­​ walk through the ancient ruins of Herod’s 2000 year old port city.

● Arab food tasting lunch at​Ein Chud,​sit down authentic meal with lots of different foods,

● Akko­W​orld Heritage crusader’ Knights’ halls, shopping options in market.

Overnight Hagoshrim

Sunday March 27

● Overlook Bental over Syria

● Jeep tour of the Golan heights and v​isit old battle sights with a real expert.

● Olive oil tasting at a press.

● Drive up to ​Hachula valley bird sanctuary; this is one of the main routes for the world bird migration.​Bike or walk through the nature reserve and see the beautiful flocks of birds during migration season.

Overnight Hagoshrim

Monday, March 28

● Visit Tsfat​, the world center of kabbalah and one of the four holy cities in Judaism. Walk through the narrow ancient streets and see some of the world’s most original and beautiful art galleries. Learn about kabbalah while visiting an old synagogue and participate in a K​abbalah workshop ​with a real Kabbalah artist

● Participate in a Druze cooking ​workshop

● Drive to Jerusalem and end your day with a visit to Mount Scopus ​

Overnight Waldorf Jerusalem

Tuesday, March 29

● Visit the City of David, ​including walking through an ancient tunnel all the way to the foundations of the Temple Mount at the D​avidson center

● See and pray at the Western Wall and the four quarters of the Old city, Via Dolorosa and Holy Sepulchure

Overnight Waldorf Jerusalem

Wednesday, March 30

● Explore Masada­​ and King Herod’s ancient fortress

● Check out the Masada s​hopping center with an option to purchase Dead Sea products and Jewelry

● Visit Ein Gedi ​(national park, desert oasis) if time permits

● Enjoy the Dead Sea­​float in a northern beach with the option for a mud treatment

Overnight Waldorf Jerusalem

Thursday, March 31

● Get your inner archeologist on with a Sifting Project (sifting through debris from the Temple Mount)

● Participate in a Government buildings ​tour

● Walk to M​achne Yehuda Shuk and enjoy the best foods and vendors Israel has to offer

Overnight Waldorf Jerusalem