Family Trip to Israel

Welcome to Israel!
Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv.
Meet a representative of G&S TRAVEL and transfer to Tel Aviv.
Check in and rest at the hotel.
Opening dinner – Overview of the program
Overnight: Tel Aviv

Visit the place where it all began – The Independence Hall. Here, David Ben Gurion, the first Prime Minister of Israel, proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel.
Continue to a bike ride along Tel Aviv’s beachfront promenade.
Take a tour around the beautiful neighborhood of Neve Tzedek. Walk along the streets, visit the artists’ homes and the unknown spots of this neighborhood.
Overnight: Tel Aviv

Start your morning with a walking tour of the Old City of Jaffa and the Artists' Quarter. Tell your guide you would like to try a pastry at one of Israel's best bakeries! Trust us - it’s worth the calories.
This day, you will prepare your own lunch - authentic Arabic cuisine at a cooking workshop in Jaffa, with Alia and her family at their home.
In the afternoon visit 'Dialogue in the Dark', a unique activity for children, where they experience the life of a visually challenged person.
Free for dinner of your choice
Overnight: Tel Aviv

Drive to Mini Israel Park - see miniature models of Israeli landmarks.
On the way to Jerusalem, learn the ‘shechiyanu’ prayer that welcomes you to Jerusalem.
Ascend the Mount of Olives and enjoy the panoramic view of Jerusalem. Drive to the Old City of Jerusalem.Walk through the Jewish Quarter, visit the Western Wall and the Cardo Maximus. Visit Hahurva synagogue, which was renovated recently.
Take a short tour of the Christian and Armenian quarters.
Walk through the Oriental Bazaar, the best place to buy souvenirs.
At noon, arrive at Machane Yehuda market for a tasting tour!. Visit the different stands and discover the stories behind the people who work there. Experience the market through the people, the smells, and the atmosphere. Check-in at the hotel and rest.
Walk to the Wailing Wall for Kabbalat Shabbat.
Shabbat dinner with a host family.
Overnight: Jerusalem

Sleep in!
Optional relaxing tour through the beautiful neighborhood of Mishkenot Sha'ananim, the first neighborhood built outside the walls of the Old City.
Shabbat lunch with Israeli friends.
Afternoon visit to the Israel Museum - View the Shrine of the Book (exhibition of the Dead Sea Scrolls) and a model of Jerusalem from the time of Herod the Great.
Participate in the ‘Seuda Shlishit’ (‘the third meal’) at the hotel.
In the evening, see the Audio-Visual show at the Tower of David.
Overnight: Jerusalem

Today, you will experience the life of the Jewish people in the different periods of history.
Start the morning with a visit to the Bible Lands Museum. Enjoy a family treasure hunt inside the museum, encounter lurking demons, challenge ancient spells, follow historical papyrus directions, and have incredible adventures!
From there, we will go to the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, home to a wide variety of African and Asian animals, many of them mentioned in the bible.
Free afternoon for shopping.
Overnight: Jerusalem

Today, we will travel to the lowest point on earth – the Dead Sea.
From the Dead Sea area, enjoy beautiful views of the Judean Desert.
Start the day by visiting Genesis Land! Take a camel trek along the ridge above the spectacular Wadi Kelt riverbed and get a taste of biblical hospitality.
Continue to Ein Gedi Nature Reserve! Take a short hike to David’s waterfall where you will find a beautiful oasis. If you like, you can swim in the pools. After lunch, travel to Masada Fortress: Ascend and descend by cable car and join a walking tour around the fortress while hearing stories and explanations.
Continue on to the Dead Sea shore for a spa experience at the Dead Sea. Float in the water and cover yourself with natural mud! Your skin will feel so good that you won’t want to leave!
Overnight: Dead Sea

Drive along the Jordan Valley to the Sea of Galilee area.
Start the day with a tour of a kibbutz!
Arrive at the Kinneret Farm Visitor Center and taste the best dates in the world, straight out of the kibbutz orchards. Enjoy a tasty fish lunch on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Take a boat ride and enjoy the beautiful views around the lake.
Go to Hamat Gader hot springs and spend a relaxing afternoon there.
Overnight: Kibbutz hospitality near Tiberias

Drive to the Golan Heights. Visit Mt. Bental, one of the best viewpoints in the area, and see the different borders that surround Israel. Hear about the battles of the 1948 War of Independence and enter authentic bunkers. Enjoy a tour of the Golan Wineries and taste of some of the best Israeli wines. The kids will enjoy the taste of Tirosh (natural grape juice).
For lunch, we will be hosted by a Druze family serving traditional Druze cuisine. Have a casual conversation with the members of the family - you might get to hear some details about the secret Druze religion. Don't forget to ask about the local medicinal herbs in the area and learn some "grandmother secrets" you can use at home.
In the afternoon, we’ll take a jeep ride through the beautiful mountain scenery of the Golan Heights and maybe even see some local wildlife!.
Overnight: Kibbutz hospitality near Tiberias

After breakfast, drive to Rosh Hanikra located in the north-western corner of Israel, the only point in the country where the sea meets a mountain, and explore the magnificent grottoes. Then travel south to Acre, a major Canaanite and Crusader port. Visit the Fortress of Acre, the Great Mosque, the walls of the City of Acre, and the Knights Halls.
Eat a hummus lunch at one of the most famous restaurants in Israel!
Drive to Haifa and visit the Bahai Gardens. Enter the shrine and take a short tour of the beautiful gardens.
Overnight: Haifa

Start your last day in Israel with a morning of fun in the Carmel Mountains! Choose to go horseback riding or self-drive in the forest! From here, you will go to one of the most beautiful places the country has to offer – Caesarea. See the remains of the once magnificent port built by Herod the Great as well as the ancient theater and the Hippodrome. Walk around the site and simply enjoy the air and the view of the Mediterranean Sea.
Closing lunch.
Drive to the airport.
Flight back home.