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Israel Package Tours

9 Day Israel Deluxe Tour

9 days
Pickup: Ben Gurion Airport, on arrival, Your hotel in Tel Aviv
4.4/5 company rating on TourRadar

Duration9 days
StartsDay 1, hotel pickup
GuideEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
CancellationNon-refundable: this tour includes pre-paid hotel nights.

Overview

This 9 day Israel tour looks after you from the moment you land until you head home, with a driver at the airport, eight hotel nights in Tel Aviv and seven guided touring days. You see the north, the Galilee, the Jewish mystical city of Safed, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada and the Dead Sea, plus a full day in Tel Aviv and Jaffa. Breakfast and entrance fees are included every day.

Day 1 is your arrival and transfer to Tel Aviv. Day 2 follows the coast to Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra and Acre, and day 3 covers Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee. Day 4 visits the tombs of the sages in Tiberias, the old city of Safed and Mount Meron. Day 5 is Jericho and Bethlehem, day 6 is Masada and the Dead Sea, day 7 explores Tel Aviv and Jaffa, and day 8 is Jerusalem old and new. Day 9 is your transfer to the airport.

The 9 day Israel tour suits travelers who want both the Christian and the Jewish story of the land, including places shorter packages skip, like Safed, Mount Meron and the modern city of Tel Aviv. Staying in one hotel the whole time means no daily packing, and each day focuses on a single region. It works well for couples, families and friends on a first visit, and the supplier notes that the tour is suitable for children.

A driver meets you at Ben Gurion Airport and takes you to your hotel in Tel Aviv, and each touring day starts with pickup from your hotel, usually at 07:15. You choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels, priced per person in a double room for 2 or more travelers, or a single room if you travel solo, and the booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and number of travelers. The tour departs daily, subject to availability, and the 9 day Israel tour is non-refundable because the hotel nights are pre-paid. For a shorter trip, see our 6 day Israel tour, the 6 day Jewish Israel tour or all Israel package tours. Pick your arrival date and book today.

Highlights

Airport pickup on arrival and transfer back for your flight home
7 guided touring days with a licensed guide
Caesarea, the Baha'i Gardens, Rosh Hanikra and Crusader Acre
Nazareth, Capernaum and the Jordan River at Yardenit
Tiberias, the old city of Safed and Mount Meron
Jericho and the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
Masada by cable car and a float in the Dead Sea
Jerusalem's Old City, Yad Vashem and a full day in Tel Aviv and Jaffa
8 hotel nights in Tel Aviv with breakfast

Itinerary & route

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Numbers match the itinerary below. Solid lines are walking legs, dashed lines are drives. Map is for orientation only.

1

Day 1Arrival in Tel Aviv
Welcome to Israel. A driver meets you at Ben Gurion Airport and takes you to your hotel in Tel Aviv. The rest of the day is free to settle in, and you spend the night in Tel Aviv.
2

Day 2Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra and Acre
Pickup is at 07:15 for the drive to Caesarea, with its Roman theater, hippodrome and temple remains. In Haifa you see the Baha'i Gardens and shrine, then ride the cable car down to the sea grottoes of Rosh Hanikra. The last stop is Acre, with its Crusader city and Turkish prison, before you return to your Tel Aviv hotel.
3

Day 3Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee
After a 07:15 pickup you drive past Megiddo to the Mount of Precipitation, then visit the Church of the Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph in Nazareth. At the foot of the Mount of Beatitudes you tour Capernaum, including the house of Peter and the Benedictine church. You pass Tiberias on the way to Yardenit, where those who wish can be baptized in the Jordan River, and see Mount Tabor on the drive back to Tel Aviv.
4

Day 4Tiberias, Safed and Mount Meron
In Tiberias you visit the tombs of revered sages, including Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes and Maimonides, with separate areas for men and women and a small market for religious items. You continue to Safed, the city of Kabbalah, to walk the old city, see the synagogue of the Ari and visit an artists' gallery. The day ends at Mount Meron, the site of the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and a yearly pilgrimage, before the drive back to Tel Aviv.
5

Day 5Jericho and Bethlehem
Pickup is at 07:15, and you descend past the Inn of the Good Samaritan to the sea level marker. In Jericho you see the Mount of Temptation and excavations thousands of years old, then move on to Bethlehem for the Church of the Nativity and the Church of St. Catherine. Leaving town you pass the Milk Grotto and Shepherds' Fields, and you sleep in Tel Aviv.
6

Day 6Masada and the Dead Sea
After the 07:15 pickup you drive to Masada and ride the cable car to the top to tour the palaces, bathhouse, synagogue and Roman barracks. On the way to the beach you pass Ein Gedi and the Qumran caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Then it is time to float in the saltiest water on Earth, even if you cannot swim, before returning to Tel Aviv.
7

Day 7Tel Aviv and Old Jaffa
Pickup is between 08:00 and 08:30 for a day in the city, starting at the museum of Jewish history and culture once known as the Diaspora Museum. You drive through the entertainment and business districts, stop at the site of the Yitzhak Rabin assassination and explore Old Jaffa and its artists' quarter. The tour continues through Neve Tzedek, the Nahalat Binyamin crafts market and lively Sheinkin Street before you return to your hotel.
8

Day 8Jerusalem Old and New
After a 07:15 pickup you start with a view over the Old City, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Mount of Olives and the Church of All Nations. You enter the Old City of Jerusalem through the Lions' Gate and walk to the Byzantine Cardo, the Jewish Quarter and the Western Wall, then along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. After a short walk through the market, the day ends at Yad Vashem, and you sleep in Tel Aviv.
9

Day 9Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport
Your last morning is free until your transfer to Ben Gurion Airport. The driver collects you from your hotel in time for your flight home. Your 9 day journey through Israel ends here.

What's included

Included

Airport transfers on arrival and departure
Hotel pickup and drop-off on touring days
Air-conditioned transportation
Licensed guide on touring days
Entrance fees on the itinerary
8 hotel nights in Tel Aviv at your chosen level with breakfast

Not included

International flights and airport taxes
Lunches and dinners
Drinks and personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Personal and health insurance

Pickup & meeting point

Ben Gurion Airport, on arrivalNo pickup fee
Your hotel in Tel Aviv 07:15No pickup fee

You choose your pickup city when you book. We confirm the exact pickup time and place by email or WhatsApp the day before the tour.

Tour ends with: Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport

Know before you go

Pickup and Start Time

A driver meets you at Ben Gurion Airport on day 1. On touring days, pickup is from your hotel in Tel Aviv at about 07:15, and between 08:00 and 08:30 on day 7. The order of the days may change depending on your start day.

Accommodation

8 nights on a bed and breakfast basis at one hotel in Tel Aviv. The hotel name is listed on your voucher.

Hotel Options and Prices

Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels. Prices are per person: a double room shared by 2 or more travelers, or a single room if you travel solo. Children sharing a double room with adults pay a lower child rate. The booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and number of travelers.

What to Bring

Passport, every touring day. It is needed for Bethlehem and Jericho, which are in Area A and closed to Israeli citizens
Comfortable walking shoes
Hat, sunscreen and a water bottle
Swimsuit and towel for the Dead Sea on day 6
Light scarf or shawl for churches and holy sites
Cash or a card for lunch and tips

Dress Code

Churches, the Western Wall and the tombs of the sages require modest dress, with shoulders and knees covered. Some sites separate men and women. Visitors who are not dressed modestly may be refused entry.

Physical Requirements

Moderate walking on stone streets, steps and uneven ground in Jerusalem, Safed, Acre and Jaffa, plus walking at the top of Masada. A normal level of fitness is enough.

Age and Children

Children are welcome and pay a lower child rate when sharing a double room with adults. Yad Vashem does not admit children under 10.

Language

The tour is guided in English by a licensed guide.

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable, because the package includes pre-paid hotel nights. If your plans change, contact us as early as you can. A date change may be possible on request, subject to availability.

Cancellation policy

When you cancel	Cancellation fee
Any time after booking, or no-show	100% fee (no refund)

This tour includes flights or accommodation that are booked for you as soon as you book, so it is non-refundable, including no-shows. Border and visa fees are also non-refundable once paid. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers trip cancellation. If we cancel or materially change the tour, you can choose an alternative date, a credit or a full refund. Read the booking terms.

Frequently asked questions

What does the 9 day Israel tour price include?

The price includes airport transfers on arrival and departure, 8 hotel nights in Tel Aviv with breakfast, hotel pickup and drop-off on touring days, air-conditioned transportation, a licensed guide and entrance fees on the itinerary. The booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and number of travelers.

Are lunches included?

Breakfast is included every day. Lunches and dinners are not part of the base price, but you can add a lunch package for 7 touring days when you book.

Do I need my passport on the tour?

Yes, carry your passport on every touring day. It is needed at the hotel and at checkpoints, especially on day 5. Israeli citizens cannot enter Bethlehem or Jericho, which are in Area A, so they cannot join that day as planned. Contact us before booking if this applies to you. Many visa-exempt travelers also need an approved ETA-IL before flying to Israel, so check the official ETA-IL site.

Where and when is pickup?

A driver meets you at Ben Gurion Airport on day 1. On touring days you are picked up from your Tel Aviv hotel, usually at 07:15, and between 08:00 and 08:30 on the Tel Aviv day. Exact times are confirmed with your voucher.

Which hotels will I stay in?

All 8 nights are at one hotel in Tel Aviv, so you only unpack once. You choose a 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotel when you book, and the hotel name is listed on your voucher.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes, the supplier lists this tour as suitable for children. Children sharing a double room with adults pay a lower child rate, shown on the booking form. Yad Vashem does not admit children under 10.

How much walking is involved?

Expect moderate walking on stone streets, steps and slopes in Jerusalem, Safed, Acre and Jaffa, and at the top of Masada after the cable car. A normal level of fitness is enough.

When is the best time to travel?

Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant weather for touring. Summer is hot, especially at the Dead Sea, and winter can bring cool, rainy days in Jerusalem and the north. Our Israel, Jordan and Egypt travel guide has more planning tips.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

This tour is non-refundable because the hotel nights are pre-paid as soon as you book. If your plans change, contact us and we will try to move your dates, subject to availability. Full details are in our booking terms.

Can I add extra nights to the tour?

Yes. You can add a night before or after the tour at a 3-star or 4-star hotel when you book. The tour itself is flexible, so contact us if you would like to add or remove touring days.

Why book with Booking-Tours

Local operator in Eilat since 2008Our own office and team on the ground, not a call center abroad.
Licensed local guidesSmall details, good pacing and real stories at every stop.
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