Itinerary

Day 1 Jerusalem

Jerusalem for Christians, Jews and Muslims, is one of the most revered cities on earth. Attractions range from religious emblems and relics of antiquity to modern items of interest. Religious tours are available from West Jerusalem and include Mount Zion and the Tomb of David. Other sites are the Tomb of Judges; Yad Vashem, the memorial to the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust; and Mea Shearim (‘the hundred gates’). Visitors in East Jerusalem may follow the Way of the Cross, enter the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and see the Wailing Wall, the Dome of the Rock and the Jaffa and Damascus gates. The Israel Museum in Jerusalem houses the Dead Sea Scrolls and is worth visiting.

Transfer between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem with private vehicle and driver.

Stylish Dan Boutique Hotel Jerusalem is located opposite Mt Zion and the Old City of Jerusalem, within easy reach of many tourist attractions, both ancient and new. A short walk away is the charming German Colony, with its lively cafes and restaurants and, in the other direction, is the picturesque Yemin Moshe neighborhood, and an array of fashionable cultural and entertainment venues. The guest rooms boast stunning views of Jerusalem's cityscape, whilst most studio suites, suitable for families, face westwards, towards the leafy residential streets of the German Colony. Superior rooms offer spectacular views of the Old City and Mount Zion.

Overnight at Dan Boutique Jerusalem.

Day 2 Jerusalem

This tour begins with visits to the Western Wall and it's last remnants of an ancient Temple.  Continuing onward, enjoy a visit to Temple Mount, which today holds the gold Dome of the Rock, followed by a stop at Al Aksa Mosque. Walk through the meandering streets towards the reconstructed Cardo shopping arcade of ancient times. You will then follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, for a short photo stop. Enjoy some shopping at the most atmospheric market of the Old city, offering  a variety handicrafts, clothes, foods, spices and local delicacies.  You will end your tour at David’s Citadel and Museum by the Jaffa Gate.

Overnight at Dan Boutique Jerusalem.

Day 3 Jerusalem

Tour the New City of Jerusalem where the cultural and political centre of Israel is located. Tour the Israel Museum with its renowned Shrine of the Book and the Model of ancient Jerusalem. Pass by the Knesset building, home of the Israel Parliament and tour Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. In the afternoon carry on to Bethlehem and visit sites such as the Milk Grotto and the birthplace of Christianity, the Church or the Nativity.

Overnight at Dan Boutique Jerusalem.

Day 4 Jerusalem

This tour combines the earth’s lowest point, the Dead Sea, with one of the most famous sites in Jewish history, Massada. In the early morning hours, enjoy a sunrise climb up snake trail, or the same panoramic experience aboard a mountain cable car.  Perched high atop a cliff overlooking the Dead Sea is the ruins of the well-appointed fortress of Massada, which was built by King Herod, and was used as a refuge for a Jewish faction resisting Roman rule. Visit Qumran - best known as the settlement nearest to the hiding place of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the caves of the sheer desert cliffs. Finish at a Dead Sea spa with a float in the famous and buoyant Dead Sea, renowned for its mineral content and rich black mud.

Overnight at Dan Boutique Jerusalem.

Day 5 Tel Aviv

Airport transfer with private vehicle and driver.

Depart from Tel Aviv international airport - end of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart.

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