Sample Itineraries

There is so much that Israel has to offer!!!!!!! In order to give you a taste of what is out there, we have put together some sample itineraries, ARRANGED ACCORDING TO REGION, to whet your appetite.

We invite you to contact the ISRAEL MAVEN team to put together a personalized itinerary for you…

NORTH

DAY ONE – CAESAREA, CARMEL & HAIFA

• Discover the magnificent port city of Caesarea built by the megalomaniac, master-builder Herod
• Savor  lunch looking out over the azure waters of the Mediterranean
• Ascend the gorgeous Carmel mountains where Elijah contested with the Prophets of the Ba’al
• Enjoy traditional Druze hospitality in the village of Dalyat-el-Carmel
• Visit the world-famous Bahai Gardens in Haifa
• Dinner in the charming German Colony
• Return to hotel

DAY TWO – WESTERN GALILEE

• Explore the formidable Knights’ Halls in Acco built by the Crusaders
• Encounter the heroes of the pre-State Underground at the notorious British prison
• Hunt for a bargain in the bustling Arab Souk
• Optional visit to the remarkable Tunisian Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Ramchal
• Brave the surf in a sea-kayak or just relax on the Achziv Beach
• Descend by cable-car to the deep-blue of the Rosh Hanikra Grottoes
• Dinner in Shlomi
• Return to hotel

DAY THREE – TZFAT & UPPER GALILEE

• Imbibe the Mystical atmosphere of Tzfat & meet with a Kabbalist
• Meander through the colorful Artists’ Colony
• Enjoy lunch on the Promenade looking out over the Mountains of Meron
• Ascend the Manara Cliffs & take part  in X-treme sports (Rappelling,  wall-climbing or omega)
• Lookout over Israel’s border with Lebanon from Metulla
• Paddle down the Jordan River
• Dine at Dag al Hadan – Israel’s premier fish restaurant
• Return to hotel

DAY FOUR – GOLAN HEIGHTS

• Discover Gamla – where drama, history & a unique wildlife conservation project come together
• Sample the local fare at the award-winning  Golan Heights Winery
• Dine “Israeli-style” on Felafel & Schwarma
• Hike through lush vegetation to the spectacular Jilabun Waterfall & cool off in the refreshing pool
• Explore the Golan by jeep including abandoned Syrian bunkers, lookout over the border and the Valley of Tears where a vastly outnumbered force of Israeli tanks held the Syrians at bay during the Yom Kippur War.
• Take part in the cherry-harvest at Kibbutz El Rom
• Transfer to Tiberias for a sunset cruise on the Sea of Galilee
• Dinner at Decks – Israel’s only restaurant with its own landing deck

CENTER

DAY ONE

• Re-enact the most famous battle in history where David slew Goliath in the Valley of Elah
• Crawl through the Bar Kochva Caves from where the Jewish Forces launched their attacks on the Romans. (Flashlights required).
• Enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade of a huge carob tree
• Clamber on tanks at the Armored Corps Museum in Latrun
• See it all in small at Mini Israel
• Try your hand at Go-Karting
• Assist Table-to-Table harvesting vegetables for the needy
• Dinner at Pinat HaShlosha with traditional Buchari delights
• Return to hotel

DAY TWO

• Spend a leisurely morning at the beach or by the pool
• Visit Independence Hall where the State of Israel was declared in 1948
• Dine on trendy Sheinkin St
• Experience the vibe of Downtown Tel Aviv including the Nachalat Binyamin flea-market and pulsing outdoor Shuk HaCarmel
• Discover why Tel Aviv is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
• Enjoy sunset from the Old Port of Jaffa with its charming alleyways and breath-taking views
• Dine in the Dark at the Na LaGaat Café where the restaurant simulates the experience of the visually impaired
• Feel with rhythm at the explosive Mayumana Dance Performance
• Return to hotel

DAY THREE

• Ascend Azrieli Tower, the tallest building in Israel, for a magical view of the entire coastal region
• Pay tribute to former Prime-Minister Yitzchak Rabin at the site where he was assassinated in 1995
• “Join” the elite pre-State striking force – the Palmach at the interactive, state-of-the-art museum.
• Lunch at the Tel Aviv Port overlooking the Mediterranean
• Treat yourself or your loved ones with a purchase from Israel’s Diamond Exchange in Ramat Gan
• Visit the Underground Bullet Factory at Machon Ayalon
• Discover the world of the hearing impaired at the incredible “Invitation to Silence”
• Enjoy the thrill of a Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball game at the Nokia Stadium
• Late night dinner at Pacific Bistro & Sushi
• Return to hotel

JERUSALEM & SURROUNDS

DAY ONE

• Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem from the Armon Haneziv Promenade
• Walk the footsteps of Prophets & Kings in the City of David where the Biblical stories come to life (including the 3-D multi-media show)
• Wade through the ancient Hezekiah Water Tunnel dug more than 2700 years ago
• Picnic lunch
• Adventure through the Kidron Valley and the Mount of Olives on an ATV or Jeep
• Take part in a real-life archeological excavation at Emek Tzurim, sifting through sand from the Temple Mount
• Experience the magical atmosphere of the Western Wall at dusk
• Discover the glory of the Second Temple as you navigate the Western Wall Tunnels
• Dinner at Little Jerusalem – Anna Ticho House
• Return to hotel

DAY TWO

• Discover the gorgeous Yemin Moshe neighborhood and Montefiore’s Windmill
• Ascend the walls of the Old City by the Tower of David and walk along the Ramparts to Zion Gate
• Explore the Jewish Quarter including the Cardo, Broad Wall, Hurva, Herodian Mansions, Burnt House & more
• Free time for shopping and lunch
• Hunt for a bargain in the Arab Souk
• Tour the Christian Quarter including the Via Delarosa & the Holy Sepulcher
• Drive along the “Seam Line” – the international border between Israel & Jordan that ran through the city between 1948 & 1967.
• Re-enact the dramatic battle at Ammunition Hill that led to the liberation of the Old City in the Six Day War
• Dinner at Darna – authentic  Moroccan restaurant
• Return to hotel

DAY THREE

• Morning at leisure by the pool
• Volunteer at the Chazon Yeshaya Soup Kitchen helping prepare meals for the needy
• Feel the vibe at the Machane Yehuda Outdoor Market & treat yourself to the tastiest falafel in Jerusalem
• Pay tribute to the memory of the Six Million at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum & Children’s Memorial
• Plant a tree in the JNF Forest helping create a green-belt around the city
• Dinner at Papagaio – all-you-can-eat Brazilian grill
• Join in the excitement at Teddy Soccer Stadium supporting local favorites Betar Yerushlayim
• Return to hotel

DAY FOUR

• Time for reflection at the Tomb of Rachel
• Lookout over Bethlehem and the Security Barrier from Gilo
• Tour Hevron including the Avraham Avinu neighborhood, Bet Hadassa & the Cave of Machpela
• Deliver care packages to IDF soldiers at their base
• Lunch & wine-tasting at the Gush Etzion Winery
• Not for the faint of heart!!! Experience the thrill of the second-longest zipline in the world at Deer Land and try out the wall-climbing and ropes course.
• Hear the tragic story of Kibbutz Kfar Etzion in the War of Independence, including the sound-and-light show
• Dinner on Ben Yehuda Street
• Return to hotel

SOUTH

DAY ONE

• Depart for the Judean Desert
• Lookout over Jericho & the Mountains of Moav
• Discover the stunning Ein Gedi oasis where David fled from King Saul & cool off under a waterfall
• Enjoy a picnic lunch
• Float in the Dead Sea the lowest place on earth and enjoy a variety of beauty & health treatments
• Ascend the desert fortress of Masada , scene of the dramatic showdown between the Zealots and the Romans 2000 years ago.
• Trek through the desert by camel enjoying the serenity & stillness of the wilderness at dusk
• Join a traditional Bedouin “Hafla” for Middle Eastern hospitality & sleep in a Bedouin tent

DAY TWO

• Explore the rugged terrain of the Negev Desert by Jeep including the Small Crater & the Quarry of Colored Sand
• Get your adrenalin racing as you  rappel down a cliff face
• Learn survival skills as you prepare and cook your own meal over a bush fire
• Tour the ancient Copper Mines at Timna and view exquisite geological formations
• Arrive in Eilat & check-in to hotel
• Relax by the pool
• Dinner on the promenade
• Return to hotel

DAY THREE

• Swim with the dolphins and get to know these friendly mammals from up-close
• Enjoy a range of watersports including sea-kayaks, banana-boats & parasailing
• View Eilat’s spectacular coral reefs at the Underwater Observatory & Oceanarium
• Snorkel or scuba-dive in the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf and see myriads of brightly colored fish
• Laze around on Eilat’s glorious beaches
• Hike up Mt Tzfachot for a glorious view over the Gulf of Eilat, Jordan, Egypt & Saudi Arabia

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