The In-Depth Jewish Heritage Israel Tour

Name: The In-Depth Jewish Heritage Israel Tour
Brand: America Israel Tours
Price: 3367 USD
Availability: InStock

14 Days

Moderate Activity Level

2 Countries

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Overview

About This Tour

The In Depth Jewish Heritage Israel tour will lead you through the land of Israel from a Jewish Heritage perspective. Travelers on this wonderful journey will become acquainted with Israel’s most important cultural, biblical and historical sites as well as modern Israel.

Please note that America Israel Tours does not operate this weekly tour. There are many tour companies in the U.S. and in Israel with whom you can book this exact tour. Therefore, whether you book this tour with us or with any other tour company, you will ultimately be on the same tour bus. The advantage of booking this tour with AIT is that we offer outstanding prices and travel services. With offices in the U.S. and in Israel, we are here to assist you during the booking and planning process, and while you are touring in Israel.

What’s Unique About This Tour

We tour all day! (Some tour companies include only half day touring)
All Sightseeing and entrance fees are included. Everything is taken care of!
Private transfer from Ben Gurion International Airport to your Hotel.
Tour based on Jewish heritage.
Our licensed guides are the most experienced in the industry.
We provide life-changing tour experiences at the most affordable rate.

Tour All Day

All Entrance Fees Included

5-Star Hotels Available

Jewish Heritage Expert Guides

Affordable Tour Prices

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Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 - Thursday

DEPARTURE / FLIGHT FROM THE U.S. TO ISRAEL

Our journey starts today as we depart on our flight to Israel- the Promised Land. Sit back, relax, enjoy your flight, and prepare for a life-changing experience.

Meals: On Board Flight
Accommodation: On Board Flight

Day 2

Day 2 - Friday

Arrival

WELCOME TO ISRAEL

Upon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport and after passport control, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv for check-in.
The rest of the day will be free to enjoy the hotel and the nearby famous Tel Aviv promenade.

Meals: On Board Flight
Accommodation: Tel Aviv (view hotels)
Arrival Transfer: Complimentary

Day 3

Day 3 - Saturday

Free Day

FREE DAY IN TEL AVIV

Enjoy a free day of Shabbat! You may explore Tel Aviv, the city that never sleeps!
Discover the famous boardwalk along the Mediterranean Sea or take a walk in Old City Jaffa.
Tel Aviv is home to numerous art galleries, cafes, and museums, as well as the beach! The Tel Aviv Museum of Art is a very highly rated institution, while the Eretz Israel Museum offers a historical perspective on the history of Tel Aviv.
For those who prefer to shop, there are several shopping malls that open after the end of Shabbat till late night.
Stroll along the famous tree lined Rothschild Boulevard, and take in the magnificent villas and buildings occupying the most expensive real estate in Tel Aviv.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Tel Aviv (view hotels)

Day 4

Day 4 - Sunday

From Tel Aviv to the Galilee

CAESAREA / HAIFA / ACRE (ACCO)

Head north to Caesarea, once the illustrious Roman capital of the region. Immerse yourself in its remarkably preserved ancient ruins, marvel at the ingenious Roman aqueduct, and experience the vibrant ambiance of the restored Roman theater. Here, ancient splendor blends with modern vitality against the Mediterranean backdrop.
Continue to Haifa for breathtaking panoramic views of the golden-domed Bahai Shrine and lush gardens overlooking Haifa Bay.
Drive to Acre, a UNESCO World Heritage site steeped in rich Jewish history. Explore its historic port, vibrant market, and sites reflecting the city’s diverse past. Visit the underground Crusader’s City.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Galilee, Kibbutz Lavi Hotel (view hotel)

Day 5

Day 5 - Monday

Upper Galilee & Golan Heights

JEEP TOUR / SAFED / GOLAN HEIGHTS

Begin the day with a jeep adventure at the foot of the Golan Heights, where off-road trails lead through dramatic landscapes, offering a fun and thrilling way to experience the region’s natural beauty up close.
Ascend to the Golan Heights and go to a commanding observation point overlooking Quneitra and the Syrian border—a striking location that highlights the region’s strategic and historical importance.
Visit Tzfat (Safed), one of Judaism’s Four Holy Cities. Walk its winding alleyways, explore the artists’ quarter, and encounter the mystical tradition of Kabbalah that shaped its unique spiritual atmosphere.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Galilee, Kibbutz Lavi Hotel (view hotel)

Day 6

Day 6 - Tuesday

From the Galilee to Jerusalem

HAMAT TIBERIAS / BEITH SHE’AN / JORDAN VALLEY / MOUNT SCOPUS

Visit Hamat Tiberias, a National Park displaying one of the most spectacular mosaics of an ancient synagogue in Israel. Also famous for its ancient therapeutic hot springs known for centuries as a place of relaxation and rejuvenation.
Continue to Beit She’an, a significant archaeological site and ancient city from the Roman period. Tour the well-preserved amphitheater, Byzantine bathhouses, the grand public fountain and colonnaded streets.
Drive through the Jordan Valley and stop at the Jordan Valley Brigade Monument, commemorating the soldiers who defended the area. Proceed to the sacred city of Jerusalem, pausing at Mount Scopus for reflection and a blessing as you enter this deeply spiritual and historically significant city.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Jerusalem (view hotels)

Day 7

Day 7 - Wednesday

Jerusalem Old City

OLD CITY / MOUNT ZION / JEWISH QUARTER / WESTERN WALL TUNNELS

Embark on a remarkable journey into the heart of Jewish history on Mount Zion, beginning with a visit to King David’s Tomb, a site of reverence and tradition for generations. Enter the Old City and make your way through the Jewish Quarter. Walk along the Cardo, the once-bustling Roman thoroughfare, now lined with modern life and layered with centuries of history.
Discover the Jerusalem Archaeological Park at the Davidson Center, where remnants of the First and Second Temple periods reveal Jerusalem’s sacred past in powerful, tangible ways.
Then descend into the Western Wall Tunnels, where massive Herodian stones and hidden passageways bring you face to face with the enduring strength and spirit of Jerusalem through the ages.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Jerusalem (view hotels)

Day 8

Day 8 - Thursday

Jerusalem Old & New City

YAD VASHEM / MT HERZL / ISRAEL MUSEUM

Today we will drive to the esteemed Israel Museum and explore the remarkable Shrine of the Book, where the ancient Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed. Marvel at the intricate miniature model of Jerusalem during the Second Temple period.
Pass by the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, and proceed to Mount Herzl, Israel’s national and military cemetery named after Theodor Herzl, burial place to many of the nation’s leaders and heroes.
Pay respects at Yad Vashem, the official memorial to the Holocaust.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Jerusalem (view hotels)

Day 9

Day 9 - Friday

Dead Sea & the Judean Desert

MASADA/ DEAD SEA / LUNCH AND SPA

Venture to the Judean Desert and the legendary fortress of Masada, where you will ascend the mountain fortress built by King Herod via cable car. Explore the remarkable ruins, including walls, palaces, a synagogue, and a bathhouse, which witnessed the heroic last stand of the Zealots against the Romans.
From the heights of Masada, descend to the shores of the Dead Sea. At a nearby hotel, enjoy lunch and access to the spa facilities, including pools, showers, and changing areas. Take the opportunity to float effortlessly in the Dead Sea’s salty, mineral-rich waters, and soak in the unique atmosphere of the lowest place on Earth.
We will return to Jerusalem for the evening.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Jerusalem (view hotels)

Day 10

Day 10 - Saturday

Free Day

FREE DAY IN JERUSALEM

Today is a free day to enjoy the special atmosphere of Shabbat in Jerusalem. You may want to discover some museums and re-visit the Christian Quarter in the Old City.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Jerusalem (view hotels)

Day 11

Day 11 - Sunday

Negev Desert / Eilat

NEGEV DESERT / TIMNA / VIDOR CENTER

Journey deep into the heart of the Negev Desert to the Vidor Center for Desert Agriculture, where cutting-edge research and innovation focus on sustainable farming in arid conditions. Discover how technology and tradition combine to grow food in one of the world’s harshest climates.
Continue to Timna Park, a stunning desert landscape known for its towering sandstone formations, ancient copper mines, and prehistoric rock art. The dramatic vistas and historical sites provide a unique glimpse into the Negev Desert’s natural and cultural heritage.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Eilat (view hotels)

Day 12

Day 12 - Monday

Eilat

FREE DAY IN EILAT OR OPTIONAL DAY TOUR TO PETRA, JORDAN

After breakfast enjoy a free day in Eilat. This resort city lies on the shores of the Red Sea, Israel’s most southern point.
On a clear day you can see neighboring Jordan and Egypt.
You can swim in the Red Sea, or enjoy other water activities, including numerous ecological preserves.
You can even meet and pet dolphins at Dolphin Reef!
For those who prefer to be on the water and not in it, there’s yacht sailing.
There are camel tours, AV tours, and Jeep tours of the scenic desert, and so much more!
There are also the beautiful botanical gardens, and several amusement parks for the kids in you.

Optional Day Tour to Petra, Jordan including Lunch:
After breakfast, enjoy a full Day tour to the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. You will be transferred from your hotel to the Arava border point, cross into Jordan, and drive to Petra. Petra was established possibly as early as 312 BC, though it was only rediscovered in 1812. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was also chosen as one of the Smithsonian’s ’28 Places to See Before You Die’ list. A visit to Petra is one of the true highlights of any trip to the Middle East, with its red tinged city carved by the Nabataeans out of solid rocks, remaining exquisitely preserved even to this day. Petra can be entered on foot or in horse drawn carriage. After your visit to Petra, we will stop for lunch in a local restaurant before returning to the border. If time permits, we will also make a short stop in Aqaba before crossing into Eilat.

At the end of the day, you will be driven back to the Arava border and transferred back to your hotel in Eilat.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Eilat (view hotels)

Day 13

Day 13 - Tuesday

Eilat Underwater Observatory and the Ramon Crater

EILAT UNDERWATER OBSERVATORY / RAMON CRATER

Start your day at Eilat’s Underwater Observatory, a captivating window into the vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life of the Red Sea. Experience an immersive underwater world without getting wet.
Head north to Makhtesh Ramon (Ramon Crater), the world’s largest erosion crater and one of Israel’s most spectacular geological formations. Marvel at the crater’s unique landscape and visit the visitor center for insights into its geology and natural history.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Tel Aviv (view hotels)

Day 14

Day 14 - Wednesday

Departure

DEPARTURE FROM ISRAEL / ARRIVAL IN THE USA

After breakfast you will be transferred to Ben Gurion International Airport for your transatlantic flight back to the USA. Take home your fond memories of Israel that will last a lifetime, and start planning your next trip!

Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Departure Transfer – Complimentary for Wednesday departures

* In the rare event that a hotel is overbooked, the group will be provided with an equivalent level hotel or higher.

Includes

Join America Israel Tours’ exciting and life-changing tours of the Holy Land.

Included in your tour package:

Our Israel tour packages include the following:

Private transfer from Ben Gurion International Airport to your Hotel in Tel Aviv and from the Hotel in Jerusalem to the Airport
Meeting point on arrival at the Steimatzky Bookstore at the Main Arrivals Hall of the airport
9 Full day touring with all entrance fees and attraction as per the above itinerary
Transportation – in deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
12 nights hotel accommodation
Full Israeli buffet breakfasts daily at the hotels
Two dinners at the hotel in Kibbutz Lavi in Galilee
Lunch and swim at a Dead Sea spa hotel
Jeep ride in the Golan Heights
Lunch and camel ride in a Bedouin Village
Land and service taxes

Not Included:

International flights: please call us toll free at (877) 248-8687 to arrange your flights
Extra meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Extra expenses of personal nature
Tips to guide/driver and Hotel staff
Lunches en route on sightseeing days
Treatments at the Dead Sea spa
Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
Optional day tour of Petra

Please Note:

Rates are for land package only
We do sell air tickets; please contact us at 877- America Israel Tours- TOUR (248-8687) to arrange your air travel
Inquire about a discount for reservations of 6 passengers and above
Extension tours to Eilat and/or Egypt & Jordan are available upon request
Extension tours to our other destinations are available upon request
A Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony can be arranged in Jerusalem at the Western or Southern Wall. (Please call for info)

We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance package to protect your travel investment.

Journey Highlights:

Explore the excavations of Caesarea
Descend into the limestone grottoes of Rosh HaNikra
Take an exciting Jeep Ride in the Golan Heights
Enjoy the beautiful Banias waterfall and springs
Visit Beit Shean, the biggest archaeological park in Israel
Explore the sites of the Old City of Jerusalem including the Davidson Center and David’s Tower
See the sites of the New City of Jerusalem such as the Western Wall, Israel Museum and Yad Vashem
Eat lunch in Dead Sea Hotel
Float effortlessly in the Dead Sea
Take a cable car up to the fortress of Masada
Visit Eilat’s Underwater Observatory
Enjoy a camel ride and lunch in a Bedouin Village
Explore Israel’s Air Force Museum

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Dates & Rates

Take Advantage of Early Bird Rates for 2025

Land Package rates are based on double occupancy and include all taxes. Airfare not included. A single supplement fee is required for travelers without a roommate. Dates, prices, availability, and Itineraries are subject to change.

**NOTE ABOUT 2025 TOURS: Currently there is one Jewish Heritage tour operating – this is The New Jewish Heritage Tour with monthly departures – please check out The New Jewish Heritage Tour to Israel

Hotel City	# of Nights	1st Class / 4 Star	Superior 1st Class	Moderate 5 Star	5 Star Deluxe
Tel Aviv	2	Prima City Tel Aviv (Standard Room)	Dan Panorama (Tel Aviv Room)	Carlton (Superior Room)	Dan (Tel Aviv Room)
Galilee	2	Kibbutz Lavi (Standard Room: Eden Wing)	Kibbutz (Lavi Room: Eden Wing)	Kibbutz (Lavi Room: Hadar Wing)	Kibbutz (Lavi Room, Hadar Wing)

Hotel Levels & Details

1st Class /4 Star

City	# of Nights	Hotel
Tel Aviv	2	Prima City Tel Aviv (Standard Room)
Galilee	2	Kibbutz Lavi (Standard Room: Eden Wing)

Superior 1st Class

City	# of Nights	Hotel
Tel Aviv	2	Dan Panorama (Tel Aviv Room)
Galilee	2	Kibbutz (Lavi Room: Eden Wing)

Moderate 5 Star

City	# of Nights	Hotel
Tel Aviv	2	Carlton (Superior Room)
Galilee	2	Kibbutz (Lavi Room: Hadar Wing)

5 Star Deluxe

City	# of Nights	Hotel
Tel Aviv	2	Dan (Tel Aviv Room)
Galilee	2	Kibbutz (Lavi Room, Hadar Wing)

Join One of These Dates

Departure Date	Return Date	Note	Pricing
Oct 16, 2025	Oct 29, 2025	TBD	TBD

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Oct 23, 2025	Nov 05, 2025	TBD	TBD

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Oct 30, 2025	Nov 12, 2025	TBD	TBD

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Nov 06, 2025	Nov 19, 2025	TBD	TBD

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Nov 13, 2025	Nov 26, 2025	TBD	TBD

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Dec 11, 2025	Dec 24, 2025	TBD	TBD

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Dec 18, 2025	Dec 31, 2025	TBD	TBD

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Jan 01, 2026	Jan 14, 2026	TBD	TBD

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Jan 15, 2026	Jan 28, 2026	TBD	TBD

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Jan 22, 2026	Feb 04, 2026	TBD	TBD

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Jan 29, 2026	Feb 11, 2026	TBD	TBD

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Feb 12, 2026	Feb 25, 2026	TBD	TBD

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Feb 19, 2026	Mar 04, 2026	TBD	TBD

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Moderate 5 Star		TBD
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Departure Date	Return Date	Note	Pricing
Feb 26, 2026	Mar 11, 2026	TBD	TBD

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Hotel Level	Price
1st Class /4 Star		TBD
Superior 1st Class		TBD
Moderate 5 Star		TBD
5 Star Deluxe		TBD

All rates are per person in double occupancy. An additional single supplement fee is required for travelers without a roommate.

It is highly recommended that all passengers purchase a comprehensive travel protection plan which includes coverage for trip interruption and cancellation. Special offers are not combinable with other promotions or discounts. These offers are subject to availability and may be changed or terminated without notice. Hotel rooms are based on a “run-of-house” category, and unless otherwise specified, all rooms are standard rooms. Hotel quality may vary depending on the destination and location. Room upgrades, optional tours, transfers (unless specified), and roundtrip airfare are not included in the tour price. Other restrictions may apply. America Israel Tours reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions at any time. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the state of California.

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Hotels

America Israel Tours ensures a comfortable and memorable Holy Land experience by offering accommodations at top-tier hotels with exceptional amenities and central locations. In the rare case of overbooking, we offer alternative accommodations of equal or higher quality. With America Israel Tours, you can expect a luxurious stay that complements your once in a lifetime journey.