Israel Girls Trip - 8 Days

Welcome to your first stop! Please try and arrive before 4pm so you have plenty of time to get through the airport and meet up with the others to begin your adventure together!

This beautifully religious land, is the home of Palestinian Muslims, Christians, Sephardic Jews, Ashkenazi Jews, Armenian Christians, Ethiopian Copts and Greek Orthodox Monks.

If you arrive early enough, there are some optional activities for you to take part in, or you can relax in your hotel until we all meet up for dinner in the evening. You will toast to an incredible trip, and get to know each other into the early hours!

Optional Activities:

• Jerusalem Old City Ramparts – A less than 4 mile walk showcasing many beautiful sites such as Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Church of Flagellation, as well as many more beautiful views. This activity is an additional $6.60 and can be arranged closer to the time.
• Israel Museum Tour – Ever wanted to experience the beautiful art and archaeological, cultural, pieces Jerusalem has to offer? Then this would be a perfect place to start your journey. The cost of this activity is $19.08 and definitely a highlight for all history buffs!

Overnight in Jerusalem

Arrival: Fly into TLV Airport, two airport transfer provided between 9am and 4pm
Includes: Welcome Dinner

After breakfast, we will start the day by exploring the Old City. The walk will take us through the Courtyard of the Dome, then along to St Stephen’s Gathe, passing the crusader church of St. Anne, take a small visit to the Pool of Bethesda, before continuing along to the Way Of The Cross. You will visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a church that was built upon the land that Jesus was believed to have been crucified on, buried on, and ultimately resurrected on.

You will have time to take in the incredible spirituality and views, perhaps enjoy some of the local tea and fresh bread, before walking through the Christian Quarter. *

The afternoon will be free for you to do some shopping, or explore the local area before you meet up with the rest of the group for an evening meal – a local home-cooked dish with a local Palestinian family. Once you’re full, you will get the chance to enjoy some traditional entertainment by a local musician before saying good night to prep for tomorrow’s adventures!

Overnight in Jerusalem

Includes: Breakfast, Dinner, Walking Tour, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Pool of Bethesda, Church of St. Anne, Way of The Cross, St. Stephen’s Gate, Western Wall.

Another day, another early breakfast to feed you ready for the rest of the day !
After breakfast you will begin your tour of the city, you will drive out to the Mount of Olives, a place that provides breath-taking views of Jerusalem’s Old City. You will get the chance to visit the Garden of Gethsemane – known to be the place Jesus is thought to have prayed the night prior to his crucifixion. You will see the Church of All Nations, then take a small drive out of Bethlehem to take a graffiti walking tour along the barrier wall. See how many famous pieces you can spy, famous artists such as Banksy are said to line the walls with pieces for your eyes to enjoy.

You will then continue your tour towards the Manger Square, where you will stop for some food to refuel for the rest of the journey. Try some local falafel, or fresh salad before taking a visit to the Church of the Nativity.

Your journey shall continue onwards by returning to Jerusalem to visit the holocaust museum Yad Vashem, where you can take a deeply reflective walk around, taking in the terrible history that has influenced this place. Once you’re ready, you will move forward to meet with a local Rabbi for an informative discussion about the Israel-Palestine conflict, Jewish tradition and peace processes – we highly recommend prepping some questions as this will truly be a once in a lifetime discussion with someone who knows / has lived everything you could possibly want to know.

Overnight in Jerusalem

Includes: Breakfast, Mount of Olives, Separation Barrier Graffiti Tour, Church of Nativity, Yad Vashem Memorial, Local Rabbi Conversation

Today we are off to somewhere new! So time to get up, and eat up, and head out the door on our first visit to the cliff-top of Masada.

On the way to the top of Masada there are many beautiful photo opportunities, and your tour will be able to take lots of beautiful group shots at perfect locations.

Once you arrive at Masada, a cable car will take you to the fortress built by King Herod around 35 BC. This is a very important place for many Jewish people, as it is a symbol of their exile from the Holy Land, and the bravery and self-sacrifice shown.

After this visit, you will take a small drive to the shores of the Dead Sea, a place many flock to experience due to it’s heavily-salted waters which enable you to float for as long as you want, without having to swim. Spend time within the waters, relaxing and soaking in the mud which is suppose to have many healing properties.

After you have unwound in the sea, you will be taken to your accommodation for the night, a truly wonderful experience within an eco-lodge, originally part of a refugee camp and now a community initiative which aims to protect the ecology of the Dead Sea and Jordan River Valley.

After dinner, you can either relax in your room, or if light allows it, take a small sunset hike through the local farm area and enjoy some local conversation and light refreshments. A truly beautiful way to end the day.

Optional Activities: Jericho Local Hike

Overnight in Jericho

Includes: Breakfast, Dinner, Dead Sea Visit, Masada

Today you will travel to the shores of the Sea of Galilee, and the historic Tiberias. You will visit the ancient fishing village of Capernaum, and see the site of the two ancient synagogues and a church that is said to have been the home of St Peter. You will stop by the Tabgha, a place the Bible states Jesus multiplied fishes and loaves to feed the starving.

After, you will visit Nazareth to take a stroll through the Old City, and visit the Church of the Annunciation – a place where Mary is said to have been visited by the Angel Gabriel.

Your day will end in Haifa, where you will have the evening to do as you wish, find a lovely local cuisine to enjoy, or just relax in your hotel room ready for tomorrow.

Overnight in Haifa

Includes: Breakfast, Sea of Galilee Tabgha and Capernaum, Nazareth – Church of Annunciation and Tour.

You will start your day by travelling to Rosh Hanikra, a place where the white cliffs meet the beautiful blue sea. This hidden gem is tucked away on the border of Lebanon, and a highlight for any visitor.

The group will then take cable cars up to the cliff, the view the grottoes, before continuing to the ancient crusader port of Acre – a place where you’ll be able to visit the complex buildings occupied by the Knights of St. John. This beautifully gothic architecture has been uncovered to show so many stunning rooms such as a dungeon, a crypt and a dining room.

We will stop here for lunch before moving our way back to Haifa for a free afternoon to do as you should wish.

Optional Activity: Once you have returned to Haifa this afternoon, you could take a visit to the Baha’i Gardens – a free place to visit with elaborate terraces and a golden shrine for you to enjoy and sit overlooking the city. A lovely place to just take in the quiet, before leaving to visit some local produce markets and excellent restaurants for dinner.

Overnight in Haifa

Includes: Breakfast, Akko Visit, Rosh Hanikra, Cable Car, Grottoes

Today begins with another beautiful breakfast, before journeying to Tel Aviv, and a tour of the ancient port of Caesarea, once the capital of Israel during the Roman and Byzantine eras. A land which was thought to have been lost under the desert sands, archaeological excavations have since restored it’s splendour for all to see again.

Continuing along the coast, you will take a stroll through the Old City of Jaffa, where you will drop your luggage at your accommodation before heading back out on an orientation walk with your tour guide. You will be shown lots of historical landmarks before finishing your walk at the promenade, the perfect place to enjoy your final dinner together and toast a see you later!

Overnight in Tel Aviv

Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Roman Amphitheatre and Aqueduct, Tour of Old Jaffa, Orientation Walk

Today is your final day! Off to the airport to head home or onto your next adventure!  There will be two airport transfers provided today. There are no good byes on the last day – just see ya laters!

Included: Breakfast, Shared Airport Transfer