This specially crafted 12 days luxury tour of Israel and Jordan will cover not only all the must-does, but do it all in style! With a helicopter you will explore the wild landscapes of the Holy Land. In Tel-Aviv you will be introduce to the “Startup nation” and have great food experiences. In Jerusalem you will visit the feel the special spirituality of the its famous sacred sites. You will even explore Petra – possibly with a golf Cart! Check out the full itinerary and contact us for further details.
12 Days Israel Luxury Tour Package
Day 1 – Greeting Jerusalem
Welcome to Israel!. A Private escort will ease your arrival procedure at Ben-Gurion airport, and your private guide will then drive you straight to the Mount of Olives Viewpoint to meet and greet the eternel city – Jerusalem. If time and will permits you could also visit the Garden of Gethsemane and/or the Western wall, and then check-in at your hotel.
Overnight: King David Hotel, or similar.
Day 2 – Tour Jerusalem VIP
Eager to unfold Jerusalem you start the day with a private VIP tour of the City of David led by Ir David organization. You continue into the Old City of Jerusalem and after a lunch break continue into the Christian Quarter and walk along parts of the Via Dolorosa to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. We end the day with a festive dinner in “Satya” or “Mahaneyudah”.
Overnight: King David Hotel Jeursalem or similar.
Day 3 – Float on the Dead Sea
Checking out and ready to “hit the roads”, you pass by the sea level sign, view Jericho and possibly visit the Baptism site (qasr el-Yahud). The following drive along the Dead Sea will provide one of the most scenic rides in Israel, with possible stops near Qumran to view where some of the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, and the Nature reserve of Ein Gedi.The main focus will be the site listed as a “World Heritage Site” by UNSECO – Masada. Appreciating the views and the dramtic story of the site, you head to the Herod’s Hotel Dead Sea for lunch and a swim at the Dead Sea. Another two hours drive will finally get you to Eilat, where you can relax and have a nice dinner by the Red Sea.
Overnight: Royal Beach Hotel Eilat or similar.
Day 4 – Explore Petra
Having your passports handy, you cross early in the morning into Jordan, where a Jordanian guide will take you straight to another World Heritage Site – Petra!. With an exclusive service of a golf cart, you will be driven along the astounding landscape of the gorge (The “Siq”) into this magical city. Appreciating the many tomb facades and other features of this Roman era metropolis, you will have lunch next to the Nabatean main temple, and then head back to the main entrance where you can experience the remarakable Visitors Center, and Petra New Museum. In the afternoon you will be driven to Wadi Rum, staying the night in Martian style Bedouin Camp.
Overnight: Bedouin style luxury camping, Wadi Rum.
Day 5 – Off-Road in Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum is truly a spectacular landmark, and best to explore it is by a Jeep Tour or an ATV tour in Wadi Rum, The rocky terrain erecting out of endless sand dunes will generate an unforgettable views and experiences, including a Bdouin style feast for lunch. In the afternoon you will head back to Eilat, visiting Aqaba on the way and learning about Lawrence of Arabia and the Great Arab Revolt whose flag still hovers over the Gulf of Aqaba.
Overnight: Royal Beach Hotel Eilat or similar.
Day 6 – Dive with Dolphins in the Red Sea
After appreciating the rich breakfast of the hotel, your personal instructor will take you to the “Dolphins reef” where even if you have no experience he will safely lead to an unforggetable private scuba Diving with Dolphins in the Red Sea. This could be combined with a Sail on a yacht on the Red Sea which could include snorkeling, water sports, and lunch. In the afternoon we head to the Ramon Crater, and after checking in at the deluxe Beresheet hotel and having dinner, we drive into the crater for a Stars Watching Session in Machtesh Ramon.
Overnight: Beresheet Hotel, Mizpe Ramon
Day 7 – Helicopter to the Golan Heights
After breakfast we will board the Helicopter and experience a great Helicopter Flight above the Negev, the Judean Desert, the Dead Sea the Jordan Valley and the Golan Heights. Upon landing you will meet a local specialist on the geo politics of the region, who will drive you with his jeep on a Jeep tour in the Golan Heights, combining it with a authentic lunch experience in a Druze village, and a visit to a local winery.
Overnight: Mizpe Hayamim Spa Resort.
Day 8 – Explore the Galilee
The morning could be used for relaxing a bit and enjoying the spa facilities of the hotel, and towards noon we will visit of Capernaum and Magdala, and then continue to Nazareth for a barbecue feast as well as a visit to the Church of Annunciation. Upon reaching Akko we check in and dine at the famous “Uri Buri” fish gourmet restaurant.
Overnight: Efendi Hotel, Akko.
Day 9 – Fly Above the Coast
Akko was a major city port and especially in the time of the Crusdares. A stroll in it’s old city will combine the current bustling market and many allies, and some of Akko’s major historical attractions: Hospitallers Citadel / “The Knights Halls”, Templars Tunnel, and the Al-Jazzar Mosque. After lunch you will board a helicopter that will fly you above Akko, the iconic Bahai Gardens in Haifa, The Roman era Metropolis of Caesarea, to Tel-Aviv.
Overnight: The Norman hotel, Tel-Aviv.
Day 10 – Be a Tel-Avivian
The last day will be devoted to the modern and vibrant city of Tel-Aviv. You will start with a visit to Taglit Innovation Center and the Independence Hall on Rothschild Boulevard, and then meet your private chef who will lead you through the Carmel Market learning about the local products of the land, and continue to a Cooking Workshop eating the results of your guided cooking :-). After lunch you continue to Rabin Assassination site and have a concluding discussion on Israel’s current affairs, resulting it’s unique history.
Overnight: The Norman hotel, Tel-Aviv.
Day 11 – Track the ark in the Shephela
Your last tour day will be devoted to Archaeology – and good wine! We start with a visit to Tell Beth-Shemesh where in recent years significant new finds were made relating to the Ark of the Covenant. We will assess the new discoveries, and enter a 2,700 year old water reservoir (!). Next, at Tel Azeqah we will assess the battle between David and Goliath in light of new archaeological discoveries in the region. Nearby, at Sphera winery, we will have a light lunch break combined with wine tasting. This will be followed by a drive to the summit above the Arab village of Abu-Gosh where again we will relate to new research relating to the Ark of the covenant. We will end the day with some more wine tasting at the famed Castel winery. Lehaim!
Overnight: The Norman hotel, Tel-Aviv
Day 12 – Shopping!
The Last day could be used for a visit to Jaffa and the Flea Market combining the tour with some souvenir shopping for the end of the tour. Pending on your departure you will be driven to the air-port for VIP departure service at the terminal.
Farewell!
