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Culture & History
Off-The-Beaten-Track Israel

Israel

Starting from between £6,565 to £10,485 per person for 8 days depending on the time of year, type of accomodation and activities

Itinerary Highlights

  • Explore the historic highlights of Jerusalem
  • Visit UNESCO-listed Masada to learn about the Jewish and Roman struggles of the first century
  • Head to an oasis in the desert for walking and swimming in the shade of palm trees
  • Experience the unusual feeling of floating in the Dead Sea
  • Learn about Zionism at a kibbutz and even stay in one of these unique communities
  • Taste Israeli wines at a Golan Heights vineyard
  • Sample the fine cuisine and artistic delights of Tel Aviv
  • Delve into history and haggling in the ancient port of Jaffa
Explore off-the-beaten-track Israel on this eight-day trip, taking in the country's gems beyond Jerusalem and Tel Aviv such as the fortress of Masada, the Golan Heights and Acre. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites and hike in glorious mountain or desert scenery on this trip to see secret Israel.
Acre - Galilee - Israel © Joshua ChaitinPollak/Fotolia
Acre - Galilee - Israel © Joshua ChaitinPollak/Fotolia
Lily & Bloom - Tel Aviv - Israel © Gidon Levin/Lily & Bloom
Lily & Bloom - Tel Aviv - Israel © Gidon Levin/Lily & Bloom
Masada National Park - Dead Sea Region  -Israel © Droits reservés
Masada National Park - Dead Sea Region -Israel © Droits reservés
Masada National Park - Dead Sea Region  -Israel © Droits reservés
Masada National Park - Dead Sea Region -Israel © Droits reservés
Masada National Park - Dead Sea Region  -Israel © Droits reservés
Masada National Park - Dead Sea Region -Israel © Droits reservés
Western Wall - Jerusalem - Israel © sangaku/Getty Images/iStockphoto
Western Wall - Jerusalem - Israel © sangaku/Getty Images/iStockphoto
Sea - Israel © Droits reservés
Sea - Israel © Droits reservés

Itinerary

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This morning meet your private guide at your hotel for a full-day tour of Jerusalem, arguably the most fascinating city in the world, and one of particular reverence to the three main monotheistic religions. The tour can be adapted to your specific interests, but among the highlights of any day in Jerusalem are visits to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall, holy sites to Christians and Jews respectively. If you wish to visit the Dome of the Rock - one of the holiest sites in Islam - we will need to pre-book tickets so let us know ahead of time.

This evening, enjoy a drink in one of the city's buzzing bars as you decompress after a day of such intense learning, before another fun supper.

Sadly it's time to leave Jerusalem behind, and this morning you will be driven to Beit She'an, one of the key Roman sites in Israel. Your guide will show you around the well preserved Roman theatre, the baths and column-lined cardo (the north/south street in every Roman city) before you visit a local kibbutz to learn more about the socialism and Zionism at the heart of the kibbutz lifestyle.

Then it's on past the Sea of Galilee, stopping briefly to visit Capernaum and Bethsaida, supposed hometown of the four fishermen disciples of Jesus, and finally to another kibbutz where you'll stay for the night in the Golan Heights.

Today you have the chance to explore Tel Aviv at your own pace. We would highly recommend a visit to the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, complete with its stellar collection of 20th century art; a wander around the low rise district of Neve Tzedek where the Jewish city blossomed outside the walls of Jaffa; and spotting as much Bauhaus architecture as you can in a city known, appropriately enough, as the 'White City'. Tonight you can enjoy one last supper and maybe a drink in a rooftop bar to celebrate the finale of your off-the-beaten-track Israel trip.

Why visit Israel with Original Travel ?

Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.

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A few of the benefits of travelling with us to Israel

  • Our local Concierges
  • The Original Travel app
  • Airport lounge access
  • Destination Dossier
  • 24-hour helpline
  • 100% carbon absorption

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A rough idea of the price

Depending on the time of year, type of accommodation and activities

The estimated cost for this trip starts from £6,565 to £10,485 per person. The final cost of the trip depends on the way we tailor it especially for you. The final cost varies according to several factors, which include the level of service, length of trip and advance booking time. The exact price will be provided on your personalised quote. The average starting price for this trip is £8,385 per person.

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