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Israel Package Tours

Israel Highlights 4 Day Tour from Tel Aviv: Jerusalem, Coast, Dead Sea and Galilee

4 days
Pickup: Tel Aviv hotels, Jerusalem hotels
4.4/5 company rating on TourRadar

Duration4 days
Starts07:15 AM, hotel pickup
GuideEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
CancellationNon-refundable: this tour includes pre-paid hotel nights.

Overview

This Israel highlights 4 day tour packs the country's best-known places into four guided days with hotel pickup in Tel Aviv. You walk through the Old City of Jerusalem, follow the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea, Haifa and Acre, float in the Dead Sea and finish in Nazareth and around the Sea of Galilee. Three hotel nights with breakfast, a licensed guide and entrance fees are included.

Israel Highlights 4 Day Tour: Route and Daily Plan

Day 1 is Jerusalem, from the Mount of Olives viewpoint to the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Day 2 runs up the coast to Roman Caesarea, the Baha'i Gardens in Haifa, the sea grottoes of Rosh Hanikra and the Crusader city of Acre. Day 3 is a relaxed beach day at the Dead Sea with lunch included. Day 4 heads north to Nazareth, Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee. The package is built from daily departing tours, so the order of the days can change with your start date.

This Israel highlights 4 day tour suits first-time visitors, Christian travelers who want the key Gospel sites, and anyone on a short trip who wants to see more than Tel Aviv. Four days cover the essentials without feeling rushed, and the Dead Sea day in the middle gives you a rest between two long sightseeing days.

Pickup is from your hotel in Tel Aviv each morning, usually at 07:15, and Jerusalem pickups are possible on some days. Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels for the three nights, priced per person in a double room for 2 or more travelers or in a single room if you travel solo. Children are welcome, and the booking form shows the exact price for your option and number of travelers. Because the hotel nights are pre-paid, this Israel highlights 4 day tour is non-refundable. Want a different pace? See the 5 day Israel tour, our Jerusalem full day tour, or all Israel package tours. The tour departs daily, subject to availability, so pick your date and book now.

Plan your visit: free travel guides

Highlights

Four guided days with hotel pickup in Tel Aviv
Mount of Olives view, Western Wall and the Via Dolorosa
Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Yad Vashem (Room of the Last Supper on Saturdays)
Roman Caesarea and the terraced Baha'i Gardens in Haifa
Cable car down to the Rosh Hanikra sea grottoes
Crusader Acre and its old prison
A full beach day at the Dead Sea with lunch
Nazareth, Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee
3 hotel nights with breakfast, 3-star to 5-star options

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.

Day 1Jerusalem Old City
1

07:15 AMPickup in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Your Israel highlights 4 day tour starts with pickup from your hotel in Tel Aviv at 07:15, or in Jerusalem at 08:30, in an air-conditioned minivan. The road climbs into the hills to Jerusalem.
2

MorningMount of Olives viewpoint
The day opens with a panoramic view from the Mount of Olives over the Old City walls and the Temple Mount. On the drive you also pass the Garden of Gethsemane and see parts of the new city.
3

MiddayWestern Wall, Via Dolorosa and Holy Sepulchre
You enter the Old City through the Armenian Quarter and reach the Western Wall. From there you follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, then walk the Byzantine Cardo, more than 1,700 years old, through the Jewish Quarter.
4

AfternoonMount Zion and Yad Vashem
The tour climbs to Mount Zion. On Saturdays you visit the Room of the Last Supper and David's Tomb, and on all other days you visit Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial and museum.
EveningOvernight at your hotel
You are driven back to your hotel for the night. Breakfast is served at the hotel the next morning.
Day 2Caesarea, Haifa and Acre
5

MorningRoman Caesarea
After pickup from your hotel you drive north along the Mediterranean to Caesarea. Your guide walks you through the excavations, with the restored Roman theater still used for concerts, the hippodrome, a moat, gateways and the remains of a Roman temple.
6

MiddayBaha'i Gardens in Haifa
In Haifa you visit the Baha'i Shrine and the famous Baha'i Gardens, laid out on 19 terraces down the slope of Mount Carmel. The view over the terraces to the bay is one of the best known in Israel.
7

AfternoonRosh Hanikra grottoes
Further north, at the border with Lebanon, a cable car takes you down the white cliffs to the sea grottoes of Rosh Hanikra. Waves have carved the chalk into caves and tunnels.
8

Late afternoonCrusader Acre
On the way back you stop in Acre, a walled Crusader city that has survived remarkably well. You visit the old prison, used under Ottoman rule and later by the British, who executed Jewish underground fighters there after World War II, and you are back at your hotel around 18:00.
EveningOvernight at your hotel
The evening is free. Breakfast is served at your hotel the next morning.
Day 3Dead Sea Beach Day
9

07:20 AMPickup in Tel Aviv
Pickup from your hotel in Tel Aviv runs between 07:20 and 07:50. The drive takes you down through the desert to the lowest place on earth.
10

09:30 AMA day on the Dead Sea shore
You arrive at the Dead Sea around 09:30 and have beach access for the day. Float in the salty water, rest in the shade, and enjoy lunch, which is included today.
11

03:30 PMReturn to Tel Aviv
At 15:30 you start the drive back to Tel Aviv. You reach your hotel in the late afternoon.
EveningOvernight at your hotel
The evening is yours to enjoy Tel Aviv. Breakfast is served at the hotel the next morning.
Day 4Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee
12

07:15 AMPickup and the Jezreel Valley
Pickup is at 07:15 in Tel Aviv or 05:50 in Jerusalem. You drive north past Netanya and Herzliya and across the Armageddon plain, with a view of Megiddo and a stop at Mount Precipice.
13

MorningChurch of the Annunciation in Nazareth
In Nazareth your first stop is the Church of the Annunciation, built where tradition says the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary. Next to it stands the Church of Saint Joseph.
14

AfternoonCapernaum and the Sea of Galilee
Passing Cana, where Jesus turned water into wine, you reach the Sea of Galilee. At the foot of the Mount of Beatitudes you tour Capernaum, the home of Peter, and visit the Benedictine church that marks the miracle of the loaves and fishes.
15

Late afternoonJordan River and return to Tel Aviv
With the Golan Heights in view you pass Tiberias, and if you wish you can be baptized in the Jordan River. On the way back you pass Mount Tabor, the traditional site of the Transfiguration, and arrive in Tel Aviv around 18:00, where the tour ends.

What's included

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver and air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed guide
Entrance fees
3 hotel nights with breakfast at your chosen hotel level
Dead Sea beach access and lunch on day 3

Not included

Lunch on days 1, 2 and 4 (available as an extra)
Dinners and drinks
Tips and gratuities
Travel, personal and health insurance

Pickup & meeting point

Tel Aviv hotels 07:15No pickup fee
Jerusalem hotels 08:30 (Jerusalem day)No 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: Jordan River and return to Tel Aviv

Know before you go

Pickup and Start Time

Pickup is from your hotel in Tel Aviv, usually at 07:15 (07:20 to 07:50 on the Dead Sea day). Jerusalem pickups are at 08:30 on the Jerusalem day and 05:50 on the Galilee day. Exact times are confirmed after booking. The tour departs daily, subject to availability, and the order of the days may change with your start date.

Accommodation

Three hotel nights on a bed and breakfast basis. Hotel details are sent with your confirmation.

Hotel Options and Prices

Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels. Prices are per person in a double room for 2 or more travelers, or for a single room if you travel solo. The booking form shows the exact price for your option and number of travelers.

What to Bring

Passport or ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Hat, sunscreen and water
Swimwear and a towel for the Dead Sea
A scarf or shawl for churches

Dress Code

Shoulders and knees must be covered at churches, the Western Wall and other religious sites.

Physical Requirements

Moderate walking on most days, including stairs and uneven stone. Day 3 at the Dead Sea is relaxed.

Age and Children

Children are welcome. There is no separate child rate, and the booking form shows the price.

Language

Guided in English. Other languages may be available on some days according to the supplier schedule, so contact us before booking.

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable, because the tour includes pre-paid hotel nights. Date changes 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 Israel highlights 4 day tour include?

The price includes a driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, a licensed guide, entrance fees, three hotel nights with breakfast at your chosen hotel level, and lunch on the Dead Sea day. Lunch on days 1, 2 and 4 is not included, but you can add it as a package on the booking form. The booking form shows the exact price for your option and number of travelers.

Where and when is pickup?

Pickup is from your hotel in Tel Aviv, usually at 07:15, and between 07:20 and 07:50 on the Dead Sea day. On the Jerusalem day pickup in Jerusalem is at 08:30, and on the Galilee day at 05:50. Exact times are confirmed after booking.

Which hotels will I stay in?

You stay three nights on a bed and breakfast basis. Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels when you book, in a double room for 2 or more travelers or a single room if you travel solo. Hotel details are sent with your confirmation.

Can I add an airport transfer or extra nights?

Yes. On the booking form you can add a private car from Ben Gurion Airport to your Tel Aviv hotel for up to 4 people, a 3-star hotel night before or after the tour, and a drop-off at a Jerusalem hotel after the tour.

What language is the tour guided in?

All touring days are guided in English. The supplier runs some days in French, Spanish, German or Russian according to its schedule, so contact us before booking if you need another language.

What should I wear?

Cover your shoulders and knees for churches and the Western Wall, for example at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Bring swimwear and a towel for the Dead Sea, plus comfortable shoes for the stone streets of the Old City.

Can children join the tour?

Yes, children are welcome. There is no separate child rate, and the booking form shows the price for your group. The days are long, so plan snacks and breaks for younger kids.

How much walking is involved?

Expect moderate walking on days 1, 2 and 4, with stairs and uneven stone in Jerusalem, Caesarea and Acre. Day 3 at the Dead Sea is relaxed. A normal level of fitness is enough.

When is the best time for this trip?

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for sightseeing. Summer is hot, especially at the Dead Sea, and winter can bring rain in Jerusalem and the north. Our 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 when you book. Contact us if your plans change and we will try to help with a date change, subject to availability. Full details are in our booking terms.

Why book with Booking-Tours

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Licensed local guidesSmall details, good pacing and real stories at every stop.
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