Jewish tours
Jewish Tour – 5 Days
5 days Jewish tour
There are many ways to create a tour focused on Judaism. Attached are some of the popular options divided for comfort into a 5 day tour. We can customize any tour to better suit you and would be happy to do so.
Destinations
Destinations
We will visit various cities & sites
Day 1: Old & new, Day 2: Galilee & Golan,
Day 3: Revolution in the wilderness, Day 4: Biblical Jerusalem,
Day 5: Modern Jerusalem
Travel
Travel
With a private tour guide
Our guides are highly experienced, they will capture your intellect and your imagination
Itinerary
Israel is a home to the Jews. After countless persecutions and thousands of years spent in the diaspora and exile, the Jews have returned to the land of their fore-fathers. Due to this unique situation, the Jewish climate here is one of a kind and cannot be seen or experienced anywhere else in the world.
Visiting a synagogue or two isn’t enough, one needs to explore the wide spectrum and versatility of Judaism in order to truly appreciate what has evolved here over time. We are just the ones to do that with so let us plan the perfect visit with you.
If you are Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Non-Affiliated, Secular or simply interested we are the ones you want as we will make sure you leave with new insight as well as learn much more.
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Day 1: Old & new
We’ll start our day in Jaffa, one of the most ancient port cities in the world. As we wander the quaint alleyways of this timeless gateway to the Holy Land, we’ll visit St Peter’s Church and discuss the vision he had at Simon the Tanner’s House, before descending to the port where Jonah was swallowed by the whale.
After a local lunch, we’ll head into modern Tel Aviv, exploring the early neighborhoods such as Neve Tzedek and Rothschild Boulevard, and discovering the story of the pioneers who helped build this city, and country, from sand dunes into skyscrapers. Overnight at hotel in Tel Aviv.
The Jaffa Hotel
A 5 star property set within a restored 19th century complex that once housed Jaffa’s French Hospital.
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Day 2: Galilee & Golan
We’ll begin our day in Safed (Tzfat), one of Judaism’s four holy cities. We’ll wander its ancient alleyways and discover the secrets of the Kabbalah (Jewish Mysticism) which developed here 500 years ago.
Expect beautiful synagogues, stunning vistas, and remarkable tales.After a nearby lunch at the picturesque Dag Alhadan restaurant on the banks of the Dan Stream, we’ll ascend into the Golan Heights and drive to an observation deck near the Syrian border.
We will look out over Syria and get an understanding of the complex relationship between contemporary Israel and its northern neighbor.We’ll end our day by raising a glass to our trip during a visit to one of the best boutique wineries in Israel for a short tour and tasting
Day 3: Revolution in the wilderness
After checking out we’ll drive south through the Jordan valley, part of which is in the West bank. We’ll use the driving time to get a better understanding of the political situation in the West Bank and Israel’s relationship with Jordan, before arriving at the Ein Gedi desert oasis. We’ll take a short walk in this marvel of nature and will pause by one of the waterfalls to discuss Saul and David’s meeting here.
Our next stop will be the UNESCO World Heritage Site Masada. After a quick lunch we’ll ascend by cable car and will explore the ruins of this remarkable desert fortress built by King Herod 2000 years ago, and discover the tragic end of its final defense.
Before driving up to Jerusalem, we’ll pause at a private Dead Sea beach for some well-earned relaxation. Float on these saline waters and you’ll come out rejuvenated – guaranteed!
Overnight at hotel in Jerusalem.
Day 4: Biblical Jerusalem
Jump straight into the atmosphere of ancient Jerusalem as we open the day with a walk on the 500-year-old city ramparts. We’ll then visit the City of David, the most ancient ruins in Jerusalem, taking us back into the time of the Bible.
We’ll see David’s Palace and can walk underground in a tunnel built by King Hezekiah (great fun for kids!).
We’ll emerge from the tunnel at the Pool of Siloam, an important stop for Jewish pilgrims at the time of the Temple.We’ll ascend by foot in the spirit of the ancient pilgrims to the impressive excavations in the Davidson Center where we’ll be able to transport ourselves 2000 years back in time and walk on the very stones that visitors would have walked on in the time of the Second Temple.
We’ll pause at the Western Wall (also known as the Wailing Wall) to soak up the atmosphere, and after a great local lunch, we’ll explore the Jewish Quarter (including more ruins from the Biblical period). Our day will conclude with a visit to the King David’s Tomb on Mount Zion.
Optional (If on a Friday): In the evening return to the
Western Wall plaza to experience the
joyous ‘Receiving the Shabbat’ Jewish prayer
service. Continue for a traditional Shabbat
dinner at a local home or at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Jerusalem.
Day 5: Modern Jerusalem
Our day will begin in a reflective mood during a visit to Yad Vashem, Israel’s national Holocaust Memorial. After exploring the museum we’ll ascend to Mount Herzl – Israel’s national memorial cemetery.
We’ll visit some of the nation’s most important figures and discuss their legacies, including Theodor Hertzl, Yitzhak Rabin, Golda Meir, Shimon Peres and many more.
After enjoying the sights, sounds, smells and most importantly, tastes, at the Machne Yehuda open-air market, we’ll end our day with a visit to the world-class Israel Museum, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls. We’ll use the museum’s models and displays to trace our footsteps around Israel as our trip sadly comes to a close.
