Make this trip your own
Create your own free, personalized itinerary in seconds — then sign up to save and edit it.
Create my version

Israel 17-Day Itinerary for 9 Men

Viewed by 59 travelers

Day 1: Arrival in Tel Aviv & Beach Exploration

Morning: Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport and transfer to your accommodation in Tel Aviv. Settle in and rest.

Afternoon: Explore the vibrant Tel Aviv Promenade and relax at Banana Beach.

Evening: Enjoy dinner at the lively Port of Tel Aviv with seaside views and fresh seafood.

Find Hotels

Day 2: Historic Tel Aviv and Jaffa

Morning: Visit the ancient port city of Jaffa, explore its alleys and art galleries.

Afternoon: Tour the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and nearby Rothschild Boulevard.

Evening: Experience Tel Aviv nightlife with a bar crawl in the Florentin Neighborhood.

Find Hotels

Day 3: Day Trip to Caesarea and Haifa

Morning: Drive north to the ancient ruins of Caesarea National Park.

Afternoon: Continue to Haifa and visit the Bahá'í Gardens.

Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant in Haifa before returning to Tel Aviv.

Find Hotels

Day 4: Dead Sea Experience

Morning: Depart early for the Dead Sea, enjoy floating and mud treatments.

Afternoon: Visit Mitzpe Ramon for scenic desert vistas.

Evening: Return to Tel Aviv and have a relaxed group dinner.

Find Hotels

Day 5: Jerusalem Old City Tour

Morning: Transfer to Jerusalem. Tour the iconic Old City, including the Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Afternoon: Explore the Via Dolorosa and Jewish Quarter.

Evening: Enjoy traditional Israeli cuisine near Mahane Yehuda Market.

Find Hotels

Day 6: Mount of Olives & Yad Vashem

Morning: Visit the panoramic viewpoint at the Mount of Olives and its churches.

Afternoon: Tour the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial.

Evening: Dinner in Jerusalem’s city center with local specialties.

Find Hotels

Day 7: Bethlehem & Dead Sea Scrolls

Morning: Cross to Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity.

Afternoon: Return to Jerusalem and tour the Israel Museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Evening: Relax with a casual group dinner in Jerusalem.

Find Hotels

Day 8: Masada and Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

Morning: Drive to Masada, climb or take the cable car to the fortress.

Afternoon: Hike and swim at the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.

Evening: Stay overnight near the Dead Sea or return to Jerusalem.

Find Hotels

Day 9: Northern Israel - Nazareth & Sea of Galilee

Morning: Head to Nazareth to visit the Basilica of the Annunciation.

Afternoon: Explore the shores of the Sea of Galilee and visit Capernaum.

Evening: Overnight in the Galilee area with a group dinner.

Find Hotels

Day 10: Golan Heights Adventure

Morning: Tour the Banias Waterfalls and Golan Heights viewpoints.

Afternoon: Visit local wineries for tastings and relax in the region.

Evening: Return to your Galilee accommodation for dinner.

Find Hotels

Day 11: Akko (Acre) Exploration

Morning: Drive to Akko, tour the Crusader Fortress and Old City.

Afternoon: Explore the bustling marketplace and underground tunnels.

Evening: Return to Tel Aviv or stay overnight in Akko depending on group preference.

Find Hotels

Day 12: Free Day in Tel Aviv

Morning: Relax on Gordon Beach or shop in Neve Tzedek.

Afternoon: Optional activities like surfing or visiting the Palmach Museum.

Evening: Group dinner at a top restaurant in Tel Aviv.

Find Hotels

Day 13: Day Trip to Eilat

Morning: Fly or drive early to Eilat, enjoy the Red Sea beaches.

Afternoon: Snorkeling or diving in the Coral Beach Nature Reserve.

Evening: Dinner in Eilat, then overnight stay or return flight to Tel Aviv.

Find Hotels

Day 14: Negev Desert Off-Road Safari

Morning: Embark on a jeep safari through the Negev Desert.

Afternoon: Visit Ramon Crater and local desert landscapes.

Evening: Spend the night at a desert lodge or camp under the stars.

Find Hotels

Day 15: Return to Tel Aviv & Culinary Tour

Morning: Return to Tel Aviv.

Afternoon: Participate in a guided Tel Aviv culinary tour tasting local favorites.

Evening: Free evening to explore or relax.

Find Hotels

Day 16: Art & Culture Day in Tel Aviv

Morning: Visit the Design Museum Holon and Israeli Puppet Center.

Afternoon: Explore street art in the Florentin district.

Evening: Farewell dinner at a renowned Tel Aviv restaurant.

Find Hotels

Day 17: Departure

Morning: Pack and enjoy a final stroll along the Tel Aviv promenade.

Afternoon: Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your departure.

Evening: Flight home.

Find Hotels

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Tel Aviv Promenade & Beaches - 4 hours - $0 (free)
  • Jaffa Old City - 3 hours - $0 (free)
  • Tel Aviv Museum of Art - 2 hours - $15 per person
  • Caesarea National Park - 3 hours - $10 per person
  • Bahá'í Gardens, Haifa - 2 hours - $0 (free)
  • Dead Sea Float & Spa - 4 hours - $40 per person
  • Jerusalem Old City Tour - 5 hours - $0 (free entrance to most sites)
  • Yad Vashem Museum - 3 hours - $0 (free)
  • Israel Museum (Dead Sea Scrolls) - 3 hours - $12 per person
  • Masada Fortress - 3 hours - $15 per person
  • Ein Gedi Nature Reserve - 3 hours - $5 per person
  • Basilica of the Annunciation - 1 hour - $0 (free)
  • Sea of Galilee & Capernaum - 4 hours - $0 (free)
  • Banias Waterfalls & Golan Heights - 3 hours - $5 per person
  • Akko Old City Tour - 4 hours - $10 per person
  • Red Sea Snorkeling in Eilat - 4 hours - $50 per person
  • Negev Desert Jeep Safari & Ramon Crater - 5 hours - $70 per person
  • Tel Aviv Culinary Tour - 3 hours - $60 per person
  • Design Museum Holon - 2 hours - $12 per person

Total Estimated Cost (per person): $319

Tips

For those wanting to extend the trip, consider adding more days in the Galilee or Eilat to enjoy additional outdoor activities such as hiking, diving, or guided historical tours. For travelers wishing to reduce the trip length, focus on major highlights like Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and the Dead Sea, condensing several day trips into fewer days with private transport to optimize time.

0
Like this trip? Make your own version.
A free, personalized itinerary in seconds — sign up to save and edit it.
Create my version