9-Day Private Guide Tour to All Parts of Israel

Visit ancient sites like Chorazin in the Galilee

Participate in an archaeological dig at Marashe

9-Day Private Guide Tour to All Parts of Israel

See the incredible scenery and wildlife of the Negev Desert

I'll bring you to a hard to reach desert oasis!

Duration9 days

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Since I moved from the United States to Israel 40 years ago, I have spent a great deal of my time hiking and touring this beautiful country that is unparalleled in the richness of its history. I want to share this passion with you and show you the natural and cultural wonders of Israel. I promise you excellent service and an unforgettable experience that will be custom planned according to your particular interests and needs. We will be travelling in my 2021 Toyota Landcruiser- a comfortable and safe touring car that can take us anywhere. The 9 day itinerary is an example of the kind of tour I can give. You can customize your tour to any number of days and to any destination in Israel. Entrance fees to national parks can be discounted by purchasing a multisite pass. A private guided tour is the best way to see Israel! I also can accompany and guide you in Petra in Jordan.

What's included

Multiple telephone charging points in the vehicle
Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance fees to sites and attractions which can be discounted by purchasing a multisite pass.
Guide's travel expenses (lunch and lodging where needed)

What to expect

Day 1: Jerusalem

Old City of Jerusalem
8h

Lookout from the Mt. of Olives, Jaffa Gate, Mt. Zion, Jewish Quarter, Western Wall, Moslem Quarter, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Christian Quarter

Day 2: Jerusalem

City Of David
2h · Admission ticket not included

Walk through the archaeological findings of ancient Jerusalem including an ancient water system
Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
2h · Admission ticket not included

I will guide you through the Holocaust Museum as well as the outdoor monuments.

Day 3: Herodion-Bethlehem-Hebron-Israel Museum

2h · Admission ticket not included

We will travel a short distance outside of Jerusalem to visit the incredible palace/fortress of King Herod
Bethlehem
2h

The Church of the Nativity, The Shepherds' Field
Hebron
2h

We will visit the Cave of the Patriarchs (Machpela) and Tel Romeida, ancient Hebron, which are both in the Israeli administered area of Hebron
Israel Museum
2h · Admission ticket not included

We will visit the Shrine of the Book, home of the Dead Sea scrolls, and the archaeological wing of the Israel Museum.

Day 4: Masada and the Dead Sea

Masada National Park
3h · Admission ticket not included

Climb up the Snake Path early in the morning or take the cable car at a more leisurely hour- either way you will have a comprehensive tour of the desert fortress of Masada
Dead Sea
45m · Admission ticket not included

Float on the Dead Sea, lowest place on earth
Ein Gedi
1h 30m

Hike in the beautiful desert oasis of Ein Gedi with pools and waterfalls

Day 5: Negev Desert

Ramon Crater
2h

We'll drive in my Toyota Landcruiser off road and experience the fantastic scenery of this unique geological phenomenon
Avdat National Park
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included

Visit the ruins of the ancient Nabatean way station and the Byzantine city on the Spice Route
Ben Gurion Tomb
30m

Ben Gurion's tomb is located on a cliff with an incredible view to the Zin Wilderness.
Ben-Gurion Hut
1h · Admission ticket not included

A visit to Ben Gurion's desert home at Kibbutz Sde Boker will tell you the story of the first prime minister of Israel and its "founding father"- which is in many ways the story of the modern state of Israel.

Day 6: Tel Aviv

Jaffa Old City
2h

Tour the scenic old port of Jaffa
Tel Aviv
2h

Historic Tel Aviv- tour Neve Tzedek and the other early neighborhoods of Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
1h

Modern Tel Aviv - Habima National Theater and Heichal Ha Tarbut Concert Center

Day 7: Caesarea and Tsiporri

Caesarea National Park
2h · Admission ticket not included

Caesarea- the ancient city and port built by King Herod
Zippori National Park
2h · Admission ticket not included

Zippori is a fascinating site in the Galilee, a multicultural city that was also a center for Jewish life in the 3rd century, containing one of the most beautiful mosaics found in the country

Day 8: Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee

Nazareth
2h

Church of the Annunciation, Church of St. Joseph, other sites
Magdala Center
1h · Admission ticket not included

The ruins of the ancient town of Mary Magdalene, where a first century synagogue was found.
The Ancient Galilee Boat
45m · Admission ticket not included

See the 2000 year old boat that was discovered in the Sea of Galilee
1h 30m

The ruins of the town in which Jesus was active. A beautiful ancient synagogue.
Kibbutz Degania Alef
1h · Admission ticket not included

Learn the story of the first kibbutz (communal farm) established in Israel over 100 years ago and still going strong.

Day 9: Golan Heights

Ein Kshatot - Umm El Kanatir
1h 30m

A little known, fascinating site where you can see how archaeologists rebuilt a beautiful ancient synagogue literally from a pile of stones!
Mount Bental
1h

Learn about the Yom Kippur War in 1973 from the top of this ancient volcano with a lookout into Syria
Golan Heights Winery
1h · Admission ticket not included

Wine tasting
Nimrod Fortress National Park
2h · Admission ticket not included

An adventure in a medieval Ayubbi fortress

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.