YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
YOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 – YOU’VE ARRIVED
Be greeted at Ben Gurion Airport for your private transfer to Jerusalem (1hr). On this drive you’ll start to get glimpse of the incredible country you’ve arrived in. Weave your way through the Judean Hills to arrive in one of the world’s oldest cities. Check into stunning, Moshe Safdie designed, Mamilla Hotel and meet your travel companions at a welcome dinner overlooking the old city.
Accommodation – Mamilla Hotel
DAY 2 – HOLY JOELY
We commence our journey through Israel at this place of monumental significance to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. We start at one of Judaism’s holiest sites – The Kotel (Western Wall) followed by a tour through the Old City. We take in sites of huge religious significance before transitioning to the “New City” for the afternoon.
Accommodation: Mamilla Hotel
DAY 3 – YAD VASHEM
Today we immerse ourselves in the history of Israel and the Jewish people with a morning visit to the Israel Museum. In the afternoon we make our way to the solemn, yet astounding Yad Vashem – Israel’s Holocaust Memorial and Museum.
Accommodation – Mamilla Hotel
DAY 4 – I’M ON A FLOAT
Leaving Jerusalem, we’ll venture south, towards the Dead Sea and beyond. Here, at 430m below sea level, the world’s lowest land based elevation – we’ll prepare to nourish ourselves with a float on the Dead Sea. This afternoon we continue to Masada – King Herod’s improbable fortress built between 37-31 BC.
Accommodation – Six Senses Shaharut
DAY 5 – DESERT LIFE
Wake up in the middle of the Negev Desert in the luxury oasis of the Six Senses Shaharut. This morning we’ll visit the Kibbutz Yahel – a collective community that Joel lived within in 1996. We’ll tour their farms and enjoy lunch with the community. Spend the afternoon at your leisure or explore the resort town of Eilat.
Accommodation – Six Senses Shaharut
DAY 6 – TLV
Following a leisurely morning, we depart for Tel Aviv. Taking the time to visit Mitzpe Ramon and Be’er Sheva before arriving in the phenomenon that is Tel Aviv. Relax in style at The Norman before enjoying a welcome dinner amongst the incredible food scene.
Accommodation – The Norman
DAY 7 – DISCOVER TEL AVIV
Today we get our bearings… We start in Old Town Yaffo – the original city port, before making our way to the Deco wonder that is Rothschild Boulevard. In the afternoon, we visit Rabin Square and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
Accommodation – The Norman
DAY 8 – PEACENIKS
This morning we experience a private visit to the Peres Centre for Peace & Innovation – the late Shimon Peres’ enduring legacy. Enjoy an afternoon at your leisure before regrouping for an incredible dining experience at local hotspot Burek in the Florentin district.
Accommodation – The Norman
DAY 9 – PARTY PARTY
For our final full day in Tel Aviv, we want to leave you with a real taste of the city and the country. Following a morning strolling through the Shuk ha Carrmel (the city market) we make our way to one of this famous beach clubs for a private party to celebrate the past 8 days. Including special guests and local friends.
Accommodation – The Norman
SUNDAY 4th JUNE – HOME TIME
Enjoy a final breakfast and morning in Tel Aviv. Following check-out you’ll have private transfers back to Ben Gurion for your onward journey.
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