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Israel Package Tours

5 Day Jewish Israel Tour

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

Duration5 days
Starts07:15 AM, hotel pickup
GuideEnglish
Group sizeUp to 45 travelers
CancellationNon-refundable: this tour includes pre-paid hotel nights.

Overview

Five days is enough to see Jewish Israel from the desert to the northern border, and this 5 day Jewish Israel tour uses every one of them. You start beneath Jerusalem in the City of David, stand on Masada and float in the Dead Sea, then head north for the Golan Heights, the mystic city of Safed and the Crusader port of Acre. Each day is fully guided, with four hotel nights along the way.

Day 1 explores Jewish Jerusalem, from King David's Tomb and the Sephardic synagogues to the Western Wall and the City of David. Day 2 drops to Masada and a Dead Sea beach. Day 3 crosses into the Golan for the Talmudic village at Katzrin and the lookout on Mount Bental. Day 4 starts on a kibbutz, then visits the Banias springs, Nimrod Fortress and the old synagogues of Safed. Day 5 follows the coast through Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra and Acre.

This 5 day Jewish Israel tour is made for families, Jewish heritage travelers and anyone who wants the full picture without planning every transfer. Shorter trips usually skip the Upper Galilee and Safed, which are some of the most meaningful places for Jewish history. Five days lets you add them at a relaxed pace, with a night in the north so you are not driving back and forth.

On day 1, pickup is from your hotel in Tel Aviv at around 07:15 or in Jerusalem at around 08:30, and the northern days often start earlier. You stay 4 nights in tourist class hotels with breakfast, confirmed on your booking voucher, and one night in the north may be at a kibbutz guesthouse. Choose a double, triple or single room, and the booking form shows the exact per person price. Masada park entrance with the cable car is paid on the day. Since the hotel nights are pre-paid, this package is non-refundable. Short on time? Try the Masada and Dead Sea day tour, our classic 5 day Israel tour or the full list of 3 to 5 day Israel tours. Pick an open date on the calendar and book your 5 day Jewish Israel tour today.

Highlights

Five fully guided days with a licensed English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
King David's Tomb, the Western Wall and the City of David
Masada and a float in the Dead Sea
Talmudic village at Katzrin and the view from Mount Bental
A morning on a kibbutz, the Banias springs and Nimrod Fortress
The Caro and Ari synagogues in Safed
Caesarea, Haifa, the Rosh Hanikra grottoes and Acre
4 nights in tourist class hotels 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.

Day 1City of David and Underground Jerusalem
1

07:15 AMHotel pickup in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Pickup from Tel Aviv hotels is at around 07:15, and from Jerusalem hotels at around 08:30. Pickups can start 30 to 60 minutes earlier, and we confirm your exact time the day before. The first stop is the Mount of Olives, with the Temple Mount and the ancient Jewish cemetery spread out below.
2

MorningKing David's Tomb on Mount Zion
Drive the Kidron Valley past the tombs of Absalom and Zechariah to King David's Tomb. Inside, a velvet cloth with a lyre and crown covers the cenotaph, and men and women pray in separate sections.
3

Late morningSephardic synagogues and the Herodian mansions
Through Zion Gate you reach the Four Sephardic Synagogues, restored after 1967, and the 2,700-year-old Broad Wall of King Hezekiah. You then go underground into Herodian mansions with mosaic floors and ritual baths, before reaching the Western Wall.
4

AfternoonCity of David and the Gihon Spring
Leave through Dung Gate to the City of David, the original Jerusalem from 3,000 years ago. You learn how Hezekiah's engineers brought water inside the walls and pause at the Gihon Spring, where Solomon was anointed king.
EveningOvernight at your tourist class hotel
Check in to your tourist class hotel, which is named on your booking voucher. Dinner is not included, so the evening is free. Breakfast is served the next morning before day 2.
Day 2Masada and the Dead Sea
5

MorningPickup and the road through the Judean Desert
After breakfast you are picked up from your hotel and drive down from Jerusalem past the Inn of the Good Samaritan. You stop at the sea level marker for a wide desert view, with Jericho in the distance.
6

Mid-morningHerod's fortress on Masada
Ride the cable car up to Masada to explore Herod's palaces, bathhouse, storerooms and synagogue. Your guide tells the story of the Jewish rebels who held out against Rome, one of the most powerful chapters in Jewish history. The park entrance with the round-trip cable car is paid on the day.
7

AfternoonEin Gedi, Qumran and a Dead Sea float
Pass the oasis of Ein Gedi and the caves of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Then relax on a beach at the Dead Sea and float in water so salty you cannot sink.
EveningOvernight at your tourist class hotel
Return to your tourist class hotel for a free evening. Breakfast is included the next morning before the drive north.
Day 3The Golan Heights
8

MorningPickup, Megiddo and the Sea of Galilee
Head north through the Jezreel Valley with a view of Megiddo, then stop above the south end of the Sea of Galilee. You cross the Jordan River past Hamat Gader and climb to the Shalom Observatory, with Tiberias across the lake.
9

MiddayAncient Katzrin and the Golan Antiquities Museum
Walk through the restored Talmudic village at Katzrin, with its basalt synagogue, houses and olive press. The museum in town shows finds from the region and tells the story of Gamla, the Jewish city that fought Rome.
10

AfternoonMount Bental
Explore the Syrian bunkers and trenches on Mount Bental, captured in the Six Day War. From the top you look across the UN buffer zone to Quneitra in Syria.
EveningOvernight in the north, possibly at a kibbutz guesthouse
Spend the night in the north. This night may be at a kibbutz guesthouse, confirmed on your booking voucher, with breakfast the next morning.
Day 4Upper Galilee and Safed
11

MorningLife on a kibbutz and the Banias springs
Start with a short look around the kibbutz and how this unique community works. Then drive to the foot of Mount Hermon and the Banias, a Roman site dedicated to the god Pan with streams, forest and waterfalls.
12

Late morningNimrod Fortress
Climb around Nimrod Fortress, a 13th-century castle on a ridge above the Hula Valley. The walls and towers frame wide views of the Golan.
13

AfternoonDruze lunch stop and the synagogues of Safed
Stop for lunch at a Druze restaurant (at your own cost), then continue to Safed, the city of Kabbalah. You visit the Caro and Ari synagogues and the galleries of the Artists' Quarter before heading south.
EveningOvernight at your tourist class hotel
Check in to your tourist class hotel for the final night, named on your booking voucher. Breakfast is served before the coastal day.
Day 5Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra and Acre
14

MorningPickup and Caesarea
After breakfast you head for Caesarea, the port city Herod built in honor of Caesar. You walk through the Roman theater, the hippodrome and the ruins of a temple above the old harbor.
15

MiddayBaha'i Gardens and the Rosh Hanikra grottoes
Stop in Haifa to see the Baha'i Shrine and its 19 terraces of gardens on Mount Carmel. At the Lebanese border, a cable car then drops you to the Rosh Hanikra grottoes, sea caves carved by the waves.
16

AfternoonOld City of Acre
In Acre you walk the walls that held off Napoleon and explore the Crusader remains. You also see the prison and gallows where the British held and executed Jewish underground fighters during the Mandate.
17

EveningDrop-off at your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
The drive back south ends at your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. You finish with five full days of Jewish history behind you.

What's included

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Professional licensed English-speaking guide on all five days
Air-conditioned vehicle
4 nights in tourist class hotels (one night may be at a kibbutz guesthouse in the north)
Breakfast on days 2 to 5
Free time to float and swim at the Dead Sea

Not included

Masada National Park entrance with the round-trip cable car: about $32 per person, paid on the day
Lunches and dinners, including the Druze restaurant lunch stop
Drinks and snacks
Optional Dead Sea spa treatments
Tips for the guide and driver
Personal expenses and travel insurance

Pickup & meeting point

Tel AvivFrom $960 per adult
JerusalemFrom $1,000 per adult

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: Drop-off at your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem

Know before you go

Pickup and Start Time

On day 1, pickup is from your hotel in Tel Aviv at around 07:15 or in Jerusalem at around 08:30. Pickups can start 30 to 60 minutes earlier, and northern days often start earlier still. We confirm the exact time the day before, and on days 2 to 5 you are collected from your tour hotel after breakfast.

Accommodation

4 nights in tourist class hotels with breakfast. One night in the north may be at a kibbutz guesthouse. Hotel names and locations are confirmed on your booking voucher. Bring a compact overnight bag, since luggage space in the vehicle is limited.

Rooms and Prices

Prices are per person and depend on room type: double room (2 or more travelers), triple room (3 or more travelers) or single room (solo travelers or anyone who wants their own room). There is one price category, so children pay the same per person rate. The booking form shows the exact price for your date, room type and pickup city. Masada National Park entrance with the round-trip cable car is not included and costs about $32 per person, paid on the day.

What to Bring

Valid passport (needed every day)
Comfortable closed walking shoes
Hat, sunscreen and plenty of water
Swimsuit and towel for the Dead Sea
Light jacket for the Golan and Upper Galilee
Light scarf or shawl for holy sites
Overnight bag and cash for lunch, the Masada ticket and tips

Dress Code

Men and women must cover knees and shoulders at King David's Tomb, the Western Wall, the synagogues of Safed and some museums. Please do not wear shorts at holy sites.

Physical Requirements

Moderate walking every day, including about an hour on the exposed Masada summit, stone streets and steps in Jerusalem and Safed, and uneven paths at Banias, Nimrod Fortress, Caesarea and Acre. A normal level of fitness is enough.

Age and Children

Not suitable for children under 4. Children aged 4 and up pay the same per person rate as adults.

Language

Every day is guided in English by a professional licensed guide.

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable, because the package includes pre-paid hotel nights. Date changes may be possible on request, subject to availability, so please contact us as early as you can.

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 5 day Jewish Israel tour price include?

The price covers hotel pickup and drop-off in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, a licensed English-speaking guide on all five days, an air-conditioned vehicle, 4 nights in tourist class hotels and breakfast on days 2 to 5. You pay per person, and the rate depends on your room: a double room for 2 or more travelers, a triple room for 3 or more, or a single room if you travel solo or want your own room. Children pay the same per person rate as adults, and the booking form shows the exact price for your date, room type and pickup city. Masada National Park entrance with the round-trip cable car is not included: it costs about $32 per person, paid on the day.

What time is pickup, and from which cities?

You choose Tel Aviv or Jerusalem when you book. On day 1, pickup from Tel Aviv hotels is usually around 07:15 and from Jerusalem hotels around 08:30. The northern days often start earlier. Pickups can begin 30 to 60 minutes before the listed time, and we confirm your exact time the day before.

Where do I stay for the four nights?

You spend 4 nights in tourist class hotels with breakfast. One night in the north may be at a kibbutz guesthouse. Hotel names and addresses are confirmed on your booking voucher.

Can I cancel or change my date?

This package is non-refundable, because the hotel nights are paid in advance as soon as you book. If your plans change, contact us and we will try to move you to another date, subject to availability.

Which days does the tour depart?

The tour currently departs on Sundays and Mondays. Open dates change through the year, so check the booking calendar for the dates available right now.

Do I need my passport, and is there a dress code?

Yes. Carry a valid passport every day, since you may be asked for it at checkpoints. King David's Tomb, the Western Wall and the synagogues in Safed need modest dress, so cover knees and shoulders. Shorts are not allowed at holy sites, and you may be refused entry if you are not covered.

How much walking is involved?

Walking is moderate every day. Expect about an hour on the exposed Masada summit, stone streets and steps in Jerusalem and Safed, and uneven paths at Banias, Nimrod Fortress, Caesarea and Acre. A normal level of fitness is enough.

Can children join this tour?

Yes, children aged 4 and up are welcome. The tour is not suitable for children under 4. Kids pay the same per person rate as adults.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast at the hotel on days 2 to 5 is included. Lunches, dinners and drinks are not, including the lunch stop at a Druze restaurant on day 4, so bring cash or a card for food.

What should I bring?

Bring your passport, closed walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water. Pack a swimsuit and towel for the Dead Sea, a light jacket for the Golan and Upper Galilee, a scarf for holy sites, an overnight bag and cash for lunch, the Masada ticket and tips.

What are the best Jewish heritage tours in Israel?

Booking-Tours runs Jewish Israel tours of 4 days (from $775), 5 days (from $960) and 6 days (from $1,268), with hotels, breakfast and a licensed guide. The 5 day tour covers the City of David, Masada, the Dead Sea, the Golan, Safed and Acre. The 6 day tour adds a visit to Yad Vashem.

Which tours explore Jewish history in Israel?

For one day, the City of David tour and the Jerusalem full day tour cover the Western Wall and the ancient city. For a deeper trip, the Jewish Jerusalem and Masada 2 day tour (from $322) and the 4 to 6 day Jewish Israel tours cover Jerusalem, Masada, Safed and the Golan.

Is there a 5 day Israel tour that includes Yad Vashem?

The 5 day Jewish Israel tour does not include Yad Vashem. If it is a must, choose the 6 day Jewish Israel tour, which includes it, or add the Jerusalem full day tour, which visits Yad Vashem on Mondays and Thursdays.

Are there family-friendly Jewish tours of Israel for first-timers?

Yes. The 5 day Jewish Israel tour includes free time to float at the Dead Sea, and children can join. Triple rooms are available on many dates, which helps families keep costs down. Hotel pickup in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem makes the start easy.

Is there a guided tour that covers Jerusalem and Tel Aviv?

Our multi-day tours start and end with hotel pickup in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. In Tel Aviv you can add a guided Tel Aviv walking tour, a Jaffa walking tour or a private Tel Aviv and Jaffa tour, and the Jerusalem full day tour picks up from Tel Aviv hotels.

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.
Real people on WhatsAppHelp in English, Russian and Hebrew before and during your trip.
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