Tours to Israel for Adults (active adults)
Discover Israel like never before with our comprehensive 14-Day Tour! This immersive journey will take you on an intensive exploration of the country, allowing you to experience the rich history, culture, and spirituality of Israel.
Returning to Israel, join us on our Re-visitor 13-Day Tour. This tour is designed for those who have already experienced the highlights of Israel and want to delve deeper into the country's rich history and culture.
With more than 45 years of experience, we have identified the most significant points of interest to explore. Each tour package is accompanied by brilliant and experienced guides who are passionate about sharing their love for Israel and the Jewish heritage. They will provide insights into the history, culture, and traditions of the Jewish people, as well as the modern-day challenges and opportunities facing the country.
We take care of all the details, so that you can focus on enjoying your journey. Our tours include deluxe accommodations in top-rated hotels, most dinner options, all breakfasts, wonderful evening entertainment, and so much more.
Discover the magic of this ancient land for yourself!
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Adult Group Tour
14 Days - Adult Group Tour View/Print PDF
DAY 1: Tuesday – DEPARTURE DAY
Heading to Israel!
DAY 2: Wednesday – Arrival Day Israel
All passengers arriving today are met at the airport and transferred to the bustling cosmopolitan city of Tel-Aviv. Check in to our deluxe hotel on the beautiful beach promenade. There is no scheduled touring on this arrival day.
PM Welcome dinner. OVERNIGHT Tel-Aviv
DAY 3: Thursday – Tel-Aviv -Gaza - Tel Aviv
AM Breakfast.We begin our tour at the Ayalon Institute, a secret factory camouflaged on a kibbutz producing millions of bullets for the Hagana. This was done right under the noses of the British authorities. Next, we head to the Gaza Strip to visit the Memorial at Kibbutz Reim, the site of the Nova Music Festival. Continue to Sarona Market, one of the newer more gourmet places to enjoy Israeli street food. We end the day walking along the ancient streets of Old Jaffa, viewing the archaeological excavations and charming galleries.
PM: Enjoy dining on your own tonight. OVERNIGHT Tel-Aviv
DAY 4: Friday – Tel-Aviv / Caesarea / Haifa
AM Breakfast.This morning, we walk through the Carmel Market or Shuk and enjoy the open-air craft fair, Nachalat Binyamin Market. Then we head north via Netanya to Caesarea. We visit the Crusaders’ Battlement, the Roman Theater - where concerts and cultural events take place all summer long, plus the ancient Aqueduct still standing for 2000 years. Next, an emotional visit to Atlit - a former detention compound for Jewish immigrants who arrived in Israel illegally during the British Mandate period. And lastly, a quick stop to view the beautiful Bahai Gardens before arriving at our luxurious hotel atop Mt. Carmel.
PM: 7:00 pm KABALAT SABBATH SERVICE FOLLOWED BY OUR FRIDAY NIGHT TRADITIONAL DINNER. OVERNIGHT Haifa
DAY 5: Saturday – Haifa at Leisure
AM Breakfast.No wake-up call!! Sabbath at leisure. Enjoy a delightful stroll in the beautiful city of Haifa or visit a local Synagogue.
Available – 9:00 am Optional tour to the incredible Tel Megiddo - the excavations that inspired James Michener's book "The Source", and to a Druze Village where we learn about their culture and customs in their environment. Browse and shop in their bustling bazaar - a fun way to end an exciting tour before returning to our hotel around 3:00 PM.
PM: DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT OVERNIGHT Haifa
DAY 6: Sunday – Haifa / Upper Galilee
AM Breakfast. We begin our tour at the ancient port city of Akko to visit the prison where members of the Hagana and Irgun were held captive during Israel's fight for independence. Here Leon Uris’s famous novel “Exodus” was filmed. Continue to the beautiful new Jewish development town Karmiel in the Galilee. Proceed to Safed, famous art colony and center of mystic Kabbalah. See its Synagogues and picturesque cobblestone streets and art galleries before arriving at our Kibbutz, located in the lush hills of the Upper Galilee.
PM Dinner. 8:30pm Kibbutz talk. OVERNIGHT Kibbutz
DAY 7: Monday – Upper Galilee
AM Breakfast. Today we drive to the Golan Heights and enjoy a magnificent view of the entire Hula Valley. See the Syrian fortifications which threatened Israel for 19 years before the Six Day War. Continue to the Golan Heights Winery situated in Katzrin, capitol city of Golan Heights. Learn about the winery established by Kibbutzim and Moshavim and enjoy tasting some of their wines. Next, participate in a Culinary Workshop to experience traditional Israeli cuisine.
PM Dinner. OVERNIGHT Kibbutz
DAY 8: Tuesday – Upper Galilee/ Jerusalem
AM Breakfast. Today we head to Beit Sean, the most exciting antiquity excavation in Israel. It is compared to Pompei of Ancient Rome. Then we visit an ancient synagogue. You will marvel at the mosaic floor. Continue toward Israel's capital - Jerusalem of Gold. Following in our forefathers’ footsteps, we enter Jerusalem and gather for a traditional SHEHECHEYANU WELCOME.
PM: DINNER followed by the spectacular Sound & Light Show! OVERNIGHT Jerusalem
DAY 9: Wednesday – Jerusalem – New City
AM Breakfast. Our first stop is Hadassah Hospital and Synagogue with its famous Chagall windows. Next, Military Cemetery, to view the gravesites of the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and other past leaders of Israel. Continue to Mt. Herzl to view the final resting place of Theodore Herzl, father of modern political Zionism. Our last stop, an emotional visit to Israel's National Memorial to the Holocaust - Yad Vashem, including the New Museum, the Children's Pavilion, and the Avenue of the "Righteous Gentiles".
PM: Enjoy dining on your own tonight. You have options directly across the street from our hotel, options in the old train station behind our hotel or speak to the concierge at our hotel for assistance and information. OVERNIGHT Jerusalem
DAY 10: Thursday – Jerusalem – Old City
AM Breakfast. We begin early this day with a visit to the Western Wall - the holiest site in Judaism, to witness unique Bar Mitzvahs - the boys and their families of many ethnic backgrounds and we enter the newly excavated Tunnel that runs along the Western Wall. Continue walking through the restored Jewish Quarter of the Old City. Enjoy strolling the Cardo, the colonnaded main street of Byzantine Jerusalem and the main thoroughfare of the city from Roman times.
PM: COCKTAILS & CELEBRATION DINNER! OVERNIGHT Jerusalem
DAY 11: Friday – Masada and the Dead Sea
AM Breakfast. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea passing the caves of Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found to Masada. Ascend by cable car to the last stronghold of the zealots in their struggle against the Romans. See Herod's Palace, the Synagogue and Bath houses. Descend by cable car. Then on to an exciting and rejuvenating floating experience at the Dead Sea known for its therapeutic qualities.
5:30 pm departure for the Western Wall. THIS EVENING, AN EMOTIONAL VISIT TO THE "WESTERN WALL" TO WITNESS THE USHERING IN OF THE SABBATH - AN EXPERIENCE YOU'LL NEVER FORGET!
PM: FRIDAY NIGHT TRADITIONAL SHABBAT DINNER. OVERNIGHT Jerusalem
DAY 12: Saturday – Jerusalem on Shabbat
AM Breakfast. No wake-up call! Sabbath. For those interested in attending morning services, the Great Synagogue is a short walk from our hotel.
11:00 am we depart from our hotel and head to the fantastic Israel Museum to view the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Shrine of the Book, and the renovated model of the city of Jerusalem from the 2nd Temple Period. You will have some free time to explore the museum after your guide’s overview.
PM Dine on your own. OVERNIGHT Jerusalem
DAY 13: Sunday – Check Out / Farewell
AM Breakfast. Porters will be collecting luggage from your rooms. Depart hotel in the afternoon.
We visit Latrun, home of the IDF Tank Museum and the location of the strategic intersection during Israel’s War of Independence. Continue to our Farewell Dinner followed by a transfer to the airport for our overnight flight back to the United States.
We leave the great land of Israel for our return to the U.S.A. with unforgettable sights and memories etched in our minds of this extraordinary, incredible country. SHALOM!
DAY 14: Monday – Return to U.S.A.
Depart Tel Aviv on the red eye flight for the United States. Arrive home early in the morning.
13 Days- Adult Group Tour View/Print PDF
Day 1 - Tuesday - Depart on your flight to Israel.
Day 2 - Wednesday Shalom
Arrive at Ben Gurion airport. All passengers arriving today are met and transferred to our deluxe hotel located on the beach promenade.
PM: WELCOME DINNER AND MEET AND GREET AT TOUR HOTEL TONIGHT. Overnight Tel Aviv.
DAY 3 - Thursday - Tel Aviv
BREAKFAST. We begin our tour at the Declaration of Independence, where on May 14, 1948, Israel became an independent nation. Then we will tour the Ayalon Institute, a secret factory camouflaged on a kibbutz producing millions of bullets for the Hagana. This was done right under the noses of the British authorities. Next, explore Sarona Market, one of the newest and more gourmet places to enjoy Israeli food. Continue to the new ANU Museum, an interactive adventure through the milestones of the Jewish People's struggle for survival and establishment of a state of Israel.
PM: Dinner on your own. OVERNIGHT TEL-AVIV.
DAY4 - Friday Tel Aviv / Haifa
BREAKFAST. Our first stop today,Old Jaffa, where we walk along the ancient streets viewing archaeological excavations and charming galleries. Continue north to Caeserea. We visit the Crusaders’ Battlement, the Roman Theater - where concerts and cultural events take place all summer long, plus the ancient Aqueduct still standing for 2000 years. Next, an emotional visit to Atlit - a former detention compound for Jewish immigrants who arrived in Israel illegally during the British Mandate period. Stop at the beautiful Bahai Gardens for quick view and pictures before arriving at our luxurious hotel atop Mt. Carmel. PM: KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICE FOLLOWED BY OUR FRIDAY NIGHT TRADITIONAL SHABBAT DINNER. OVERNIGHT HAIFA.
DAY 5 - Saturday Haifa at Leisure
BREAKFAST. Sabbath at leisure. Enjoy a delightful stroll in the beautiful city of Haifa or visit a local Synagogue. Available - Optional tour to the incredible Tel Megiddo - the excavations that inspired James Michener’s book “The Source”. Next, drive to a Druze Village where we learn about their culture and customs in their environment. Browse and shop in their bustling bazaar - a fun way to end an exciting tour before returning to our hotel around 3:00
PM: DINNER WITH ENTERTAINMENT. OVERNIGHT HAIFA.
DAY 6 - Sunday Haifa/Upper Galilee
BREAKFAST. Today we begin at the ancient port city of Akko to visit the prison where members of the Hagana and Irgun were held captive during Israel’s fight for independence. Here Leon Uris’s famous novel “Exodus” was filmed. Continue to the beautiful new Jewish development town Karmiel in the Galilee. Proceed to Safed, famous art colony and center of mystic Kabbalism. See its Synagogues and picturesque cobblestone streets and art galleries before arriving at our Kibbutz, located in the lush hills of the Upper Galilee.
PM: DINNER. After dinner, participate in an interesting talk on Kibbutz Life.
OVERNIGHT KIBBUTZ.
DAY 7 - Monday Upper Galilee
BREAKFAST. We drive to the Golan Heights and enjoy a magnificent view of the entire Hula Valley. See the Syrian fortifications which threatened Israel for 19 years before the Six Day War. Continue to the Golan Heights Winery, situated in Katzrin, capital city of the Golan Heights. Enjoy tasting high quality wines. Next, we head to a beautiful ranch for a special culinary workshop. Optional Walking Tour of our Kibbutz upon our return. PM: DINNER. OVERNIGHT KIBBUTZ.
DAY 8 - Tuesday Upper Galilee / Jerusalem
BREAKFAST. Depart to the new JNF Forest for optional tree planting. Then on to Beit Shean, the most exciting antiquity excavation in Israel. It is compared to Pompei of ancient Rome. Continue toward Israel’s capital - Jerusalem of Gold. Following in our forefathers footsteps, we enter Jerusalem and gather for a traditional SHEHECHEYANU welcome. PM: DINNER. OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM.
DAY 9 - Wednesday Jerusalem
BREAKFAST. Our first stop is Hadassah Hospital and Synagogue with its famous Chagall windows. Next, Military Cemetery, to view the gravesites of the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and other past leaders of Israel. Continue to Mt. Herzl to view the final resting place of Theodore Herzl, father of modern political Zionism. Our last stop, an emotional visit to Israel’s National Memorial to the Holocaust - Yad Vashem, including the New Museum, the Children’s Pavillion, and the Avenue of the “Righteous Gentiles.
PM: DINE ON YOUR OWN at one of the many restaurants just steps away from our well-located hotel before gathering for a SPECTACULAR SOUND & LIGHT SHOW AT THE TOWER OF DAVID MUSEUM! OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM
Day 10 - Thursday Old City
BREAKFAST. Begin this day with a visit to the Western Wall - the holiest site in Judaism, to witness unique Bar Mitzvahs - the boys and their families of many ethnic backgrounds. Next we enter the newly excavated Tunnel that runs along the Western Wall. Continue walking through the restored Jewish Quarter of the Old City.
PM: COCKTAIL AND CELEBRATION DINNER . OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM.
DAY 11 - Friday - Masada and the Dead Sea
BREAKFAST. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea passing the caves of Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found to Massada. Ascend by cable car to the last stronghold of the zealots in their struggle against the Romans. See Herod’s Palace, the Synagogue and Bath houses. Descend by cable car. Then on to the exciting and rejuvenating floating experience at the Dead Sea known for its therapeutic healing qualities. Return to Jerusalem.
This evening, an emotional visit to the “WESTERN WALL” to witness the ushering in of the Sabbath- AN EXPERIENCE YOU’LL NEVER FORGET!
PM: FRIDAY NIGHT TRADITIONAL SHABBAT DINNER. OVERNIGHT JERUSALEM.
DAY 12 - Saturday - LAST TOURING DAY (late check out has been arranged)
BREAKFAST. Sabbath. Join us for services at the Great Synagogue (not required). Then enjoy the fantastic Israel Museum to view the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Shrine of the Book, and the renovated model of the city of Jerusalem from the 2nd Temple Period. 6:00 pm CHECK OUT PM: Dine on your own for the last night in Jerusalem before heading to the airport for your evening flight home. A late transfer will be provided to all families who are heading home.. We leave the great land of Israel for our return to the U.S.A. with unforgettable sights and memories etched in our minds of this extraordinary, incredible country. SHALOM!
DAY 13 - Sunday - Flights depart between midnight and 1:00am
13 Days- Re-Visitor Adult Group Tour View/Print PDF
DAY 1: TUESDAY – DEPARTURE DAY
Depart on your flight to Israel.
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY – ARRIVAL TEL AVIV
Arrive at Ben Gurion airport. All passengers arriving today are met and transferred to our deluxe hotel located on the beach.
PM: WELCOME DINNER. Overnight Tel Aviv.
DAY 3: THURSDAY – GAZA ENVELOPE
BREAKFAST. This morning, we head to GAZA to learn firsthand the horrific event of October 7th. We will visit the site of the Nova Music Festival, the Car Wall, and the now empty lot where the two-story police station stood in Sderot. A short drive from there, we will stop at an observation point, Kobe's Hill, that provides a sweeping view of the Gaza strip. On clear days, you can see all the way to the sea. This will be a powerful day!
PM: Dinner on your own. Overnight Tel Aviv.
DAY 4: FRIDAY – TEL AVIV / HAIFA
BREAKFAST. Start today with a visit to the town Zichron Ya’acov nestled in the mountains and founded by Baron Edmond de Rothschild. During World War I it served as the headquarters for the Nili spy organization that included Sarah and Aaron Aaronsohn. Visit the home, now a small museum devoted to the family’s history and visit Rothschild’s Grave. Enjoy some free time in this charming beautiful town. Continue to Atlit to visit a new exhibit, dedicated to smuggling survivors to Palestine. Learn about clandestine immigration operations done at the time of the British Mandate. Arrive at the beautiful Dan Carmel Hotel atop Mt. Carmel. PM: Kabalat Sabbath Service Followed by our Friday Night Traditional SHABBAT DINNER.Overnight Haifa.
DAY 5: SATURDAY – HAIFA
BREAKFAST. No wake up call! Sabbath at leisure. Visit a local Synagogue or enjoy a delightful stroll in the beautiful city of Haifa down to the German Colony situated below the Bahai Gardens. Some shops and museums will be open. AVAILABLE OPTIONAL TOUR: Zippori, the ancient city that boasts of having the most incredible mosaic floors in the country & to Bet Shearim, the site of the catacombs of the great Rabbis of the Talmudic period. The site was one of the cities where the Mishna was written and where Rabbi Yehudah Ha Nasi was buried. PM: Dinner with entertainment. Overnight Haifa.
DAY 6: SUNDAY – HAIFA / AKKO/ ROSH HANIKRA/ UPPER GALILEE
BREAKFAST. Today we head to the port city of ACCO to visit a unique Tunisian Synagogue, viewing the incredible mosaics covering the entire interior. After we will stroll through the old Acco Market. Next, we continue north to the gleaming cliffs of Rosh Hanikra. Board the cable car to see the magnificent limestone grottoes. Then we head to the most northern kibbutz in Israel, Kibbutz Misgav Am, surrounded on three sides by the Lebanese border. It is from this unique location that you are certain to gain a deeper understanding about daily life along the border.
PM: Dinner. Overnight Kibbutz.
DAY 7: MONDAY – GALILEE
BREAKFAST. We begin the day with a pleasant walk at the Dan Nature Reserve, the source of the Jordan River, and view Tel Dan, the archaeological remains of a massive Israelite fortress going back 2800 years. Continue to a Druze Highschool in the Golan, where the English teacher will address us on anything Druze, and the Syrian border to discuss the latest developments in the Golan Heights. After we head to the famous art colony and center of mystic kabbalah, Safed. Enjoy hearing a lecture at the Kabbalah Center before some free time exploring the art galleries and picturesque cobblestone streets. PM: Dinner. Overnight Kibbutz.
DAY 8: TUESDAY – GALILEE / JERUSALEM
BREAKFAST. Depart for Old Gesher, located on the Jordan River and the border with Jordan, a site encompassing archaeology, ancient history, current history, the kibbutz concept, and current events. Then to another wonderful site down the valley to Sde Eliyahu, a religious kibbutz that is at the forefront of ecofriendly farming and agro industry. Continue to Jerusalem stopping on route to say the traditional shehecheyanu welcome. PM: Dinner followed by the spectacular Sound and Light Show! Overnight Jerusalem.
DAY 9: WEDNESDAY – JERUSALEM - THE OLD CITY
BREAKFAST. We begin today at the City of David to learn about the history of ancient Jerusalem and the City of David. Continue in the Old City to the Davidson Center to view the impressive archaeological remains. Then we visit the historic Hurva Synagogue. Enjoy some free time shopping in the Cardo.
PM: Dinner on your own at one of the many restaurants just steps away from our well-located hotel. Overnight Jerusalem.
DAY 10: THURSDAY – JERUSALEM - NEW CITY
BREAKFAST. Today we begin with touring the Supreme Court building known for its exceptional architecture. Then we will visit the Knesset , Israel’s parliamentary building learning about their legislative and justice system. Next we head to the new Herzl Museum, for a spectacular audio-visual encounter with the visionary of the Jewish State. You will be an active participant in understanding Herzl’s aspirations and his journey.
PM: Cocktails and Dinner!. Overnight Jerusalem.
DAY 11: FRIDAY – JERUSALEM
BREAKFAST. No wake up call today. The bustling shopping areas are yours to enjoy. 5:30pm Departure for the Western Wall. Usher in the Sabbath, an experience you can enjoy more than once in a lifetime!. PM: Traditional Shabbat Dinner. Overnight Jerusalem.
DAY 12: SATURDAY – JERUSALEM / LAST DAY
BREAKFAST. Sabbath. Enjoy the renewed Israel Museum now the largest cultural institution not only home to the Dead Sea Scrolls but houses collections of leading art and archaeology dating from prehistory to present day. PM: Dine on your own for your last night in Jerusalem before heading to the airport for your evening flight home. We leave tonight with unforgettable NEW sites and memories of this incredible country, Israel. Shalom!
Accommodations
The Carlton
Tel Aviv
Located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, Overlooking the Tel Aviv Marina, promenade, and the white sandy beaches of Tel Aviv. The Carlton hotel features stunning views and modern style.
Dan Carmel
Haifa
Hagoshrim Kibbutz & Resort Hotel
Upper Galilee
The Inbal Jerusalem Hotel
Jerusalem
Extend Your Stay
Arrive Early or Stay Later
Do you need extra time to acclimate or do you have family/friends you wish to visit in Israel?
You may want to consider adding a night or two at the beginning of our program or at the end of the program.
Please contact our office for more details.
Travel Resources
Travel Insurance
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Travel Tips
In our 45+ years of travel within Israel, we have been asked more questions than you can imagine. We have compiled all of our answers here to help you prepare for your upcoming trip.
Registration Form
Travelers must complete their registration form in order to guarantee their tour seat. You will need to know the names and birthdates of those traveling with you prior to registering and a trip deposit will be taken at this time.
Travel Downloads
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Travel Terms & Conditions
It is imperative that all travelers review our travel terms and conditions prior to travel. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be delighted to assist you.
ALL TOURS INCLUDE
- The Finest Guides and Drivers – Israel’s BEST!
- Travel comfortably on luxury motor coaches
- Complimentary water provided on the bus
- Exciting Comprehensive Itinerary
- Deluxe 5-star hotels in great locations
- Headsets or Whisperers – hear your guide with ease
- All Spectacular Buffet Breakfasts
- 9 Fabulous Dinners on our 14 day Tour and 8 Fabulous Dinners on our Re-visitor Tour
- Memorable evening entertainment
- All entrance fees – no waiting with Group VIP access
- Gratuities to Maids, Waiters, Porters
- PLUS, Wonderful surprise extras… always!
YOUR TRAVEL
- EL AL Airlines operates NON-STOP FLIGHTS to Israel from New York, New Jersey, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, and Ft. Lauderdale
- Airport Transfers are provided for all passengers arriving on our scheduled tour arrival and tour departure days only.
- Travel days are included in tour days/dates
- Speak with your Travel Professional before booking your flight to coordinate with tour schedules
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Adult Tours are physically ACTIVE!
- You must be in good health to participate
- You will be required to walk reasonable distances
- Many tours are in ancient sites and old city quarters with unpaved and uneven terrain
- You must be able to walk up and down stairs
- The amount of walking you do is at your discretion
- Unfortunately, our programs are not able to accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters
- Unfortunately, we are not able to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs
NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare
- Daily lunches + 3 dinners
- Optional Saturday Tour from Haifa: Tel Megiddo and Druze Village – $75 pp
- Optional Saturday Afternoon Tour in Jerusalem: Christian sites in the Old City– $50 pp
- Bonus Tip to Guide $100 pp / Driver $50 pp
- Travel Insurance - highly recommended and required for travel to Israel
- Airport Transfers for passengers not arriving or departing with tour schedule
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