Tel Aviv & Jerusalem - 4 days
4 Days Starting and ending in Tel Aviv
Visiting: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv at leisure
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 24
Age range:
Not recommended for under 5yrs.
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
ISRAEL SHORT BREAK: Explore UNESCO Listed Jerusalem, one of the world's oldest and most holy cities. See the iconic Wailing Wall and retrace the final steps of Jesus as you walk the Via Dolorosa before heading back to Tel Aviv - Israel's largest and liveliest city draped along the beautiful Mediterranean coast.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Tel Aviv
Location: Tel Aviv
Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. This evening, why not head out and enjoy your first taste of Tel Aviv’s flourishing food scene, a blend of Mediterranean flavours and Middle East culinary traditions found in the cosmopolitan cafe culture, the growing high-end restaurant scene and the humble yet delicious street food stalls. The cities iconic dishes include hummus, falafel, shakshuka, a spicy tomato stew topped with a poached egg, and baba ganoush, aubergine mixed with olive oil, garlic and tahini.
Day 2: Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we enjoy a full day coach tour to UNESCO Listed Jerusalem (West Bank), one of the world's oldest and most holy cities. First stop is holy Mount of Olives, where there are amazing panoramic views of the Old City. Continuing on, we take a walking tour of the atmospheric Old City, wandering through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the Cardo (an ancient Roman road). We continue on through the Old City and the Christian Quarter, visiting the famous Wailing Wall. The Western Wall (better known as the Wailing Wall) attracts thousands of Jewish worshippers each day, who come to pray, write notes to God and place them between the ancient stones of the Wall because they believe that the presence of God resides there.
Retrace the final laboured steps of Jesus, along the Via Dolorosa to the hallowed Church of the Sepulcher; considered one of the holiest places in Christian religion as is believed to be the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial. Inside the lavishly decorated church is the opulent marble tomb (Sepulchre) of Jesus, where you will find many pilgrims in prayer and paying homage.
In the afternoon, we visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial (NOTE: closed on Saturdays and any holidays). The Yad Vashem Archive has the largest and most comprehensive Holocaust collection in the world. Explore the complex which includes the Holocaust History Museum, memorial sites, the Museum of Holocaust Art, sculptures and outdoor commemorative sites such as the Valley of the Communities. After visiting Yad Vashem, we return to Tel Aviv and spend the evening at leisure.
Day 3: Tel Aviv At Leisure
Location: Tel Aviv at leisure
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend today exploring the ‘city that never stops’ at your own pace, discovering the country’s centre for culture, entertainment, nightlife and food. Tel Aviv is being visited more and more by the discerning traveller, with its reputation as a modem metropolis with a fun loving, friendly atmosphere growing. Stretched along ten miles of Mediterranean coastline, its wonderful location means visitors can stop to enjoy the sun and relax along the golden beaches, in-between their city explorations.
Enjoy Tel Aviv’s famous cafe culture, where locals spend hours chatting with friends and colleagues over espresso, sandwiches and quiche.
Visit the Design Museum Holon, which holds a diverse range of collections – a haven for fans of art and architecture. For those who like treasure hunting for unique and unusual pieces, explore the art scene of Jaffa and its antiques quarter. However, if your shopping tastes are more modern, there are plenty of shopping malls full of high-end stores to get lost in.
And if that has not exhausted you, wait for the sun to set and the lights of the bars and nightclubs to be turned on and take your pick from the champagne bars, rooftop parties, secret gardens and much more!
Day 4: Tel Aviv
Location: Tel Aviv
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy your last leisurely Israeli breakfast before your last morning spent soaking up the warm weather on the city’s golden beaches and swimming in the Mediterranean Sea. Check out of your hotel at noon and for the onward departure to the Ben Gurion Airport.
What's Included
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Breakfast daily
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3 nights SUPERIOR hotels. STANDARD and SUPERIOR hotel options are also available upon request. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
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Jerusalem - Guided coach tour (in conjunction with other tourists - not solely On The Go)
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Services of a qualified English speaking tour guide on day 2
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An airport arrival transfer on day 1 and a departure transfer on day 4
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Entrance fees for all included sightseeing
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All transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles (excluding Jerusalem coach tour)
What's Not Included
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International flights and visa
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Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow USD$5-7 per day, per traveller for your guide and USD$2 per day, per traveller for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture
Age Policy
Not recommended for under 5yrs.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.