Jerusalem

Old City of Jerusalem - 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

Jerusalem

City Of David - Walk through the archaeological findings of ancient Jerusalem including an ancient water system

Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center - I will guide you through the Holocaust Museum as well as the outdoor monuments.

Herodion-Bethlehem-Hebron-Israel Museum

Herodion National Park - We will travel a short distance outside of Jerusalem to visit the incredible palace/fortress of King Herod

Bethlehem - The Church of the Nativity, The Shepherds’ Field

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

Masada and the Dead Sea

Masada National Park - 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 - Float on the Dead Sea, lowest place on earth

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

Negev Desert

Ramon Crater - We’ll drive in my Toyota Landcruiser off road and experience the fantastic scenery of this unique geological phenomenon

Avdat National Park - Visit the ruins of the ancient Nabatean way station and the Byzantine city on the Spice Route

Ben-Gurion Hut - 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.

Tel Aviv

Jaffa Old City - Tour the scenic old port of Jaffa

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

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

Caesarea and Tsiporri

Caesarea National Park - Caesarea- the ancient city and port built by King Herod

Zippori National Park - 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

Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee

Nazareth - Church of the Annunciation, Church of St. Joseph, other sites

Magdala - The ruins of the ancient town of Mary Magdalene, where a first century synagogue was found.

The Ancient Galilee Boat - See the 2000 year old boat that was discovered in the Sea of Galilee

Capernaum - The ruins of the town in which Jesus was active. A beautiful ancient synagogue.

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

Golan Heights

Ein Kshatot - Umm El Kanatir - A little known, fascinating site where you can see how archaeologists rebuilt a beautiful ancient synagogue literally from a pile of stones!

Mount Bental - Learn about the Yom Kippur War in 1973 from the top of this ancient volcano with a lookout into Syria

Golan Heights Winery - Wine tasting

Nimrod Fortress National Park - An adventure in a medieval Ayubbi fortress

• Multiple telephone charging points in the vehicle
• In-vehicle air conditioning

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

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.

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