Tours and Trips
JAFFA TO TEL AVIV
The day starts in old Jaffa, established over 4,500 years ago. Jaffa is home to Egyptian and Roman ruins, alleyways lined with exquisite art galleries, and of course, the historic port. Jaffa also boasts a breathtaking view of Tel Aviv, our afternoon destination. Tel Aviv is young, dynamic, and considered to be the startup capital of the world. We'll walk along the Tel Aviv's first streets built over sand, and end in the city center, today, a metropolis of culture and business.
THE WONDERS OF JERUSALEM
The Old City of Jerusalem is a must-see for anyone visiting Israel. We'll spend the morning weaving through the corridors of the Muslim Quarter, followed by a visit to the Christian Quarter and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. In the afternoon, we'll take the pathway up to the Temple Mt, where the First and Second Jewish Temples once stood and where the Dome of the Rock sits today. The day ends with a stop at the Western Wall, a site that has served as a symbol of the Jewish peoples' struggles and triumphs over the millennia.
INTO THE JUDEAN DESERT
Along Israel's eastern ridge is the Judean Desert, replete with magnificent views, endemic wildlife, and archeological wonders. We'll visit the ancient fortress of Masada, built by King Herod on an isolated mount overlooking the desert. Then we'll stop at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth where you'll float on salt-filled water. The final visit is to Ein Gedi, a fresh-water oasis revealed in the Bible as David's hiding place when he hid from King Saul.
ALONG THE COAST
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We'll travel north to Caesarea Maritima, where we'll encounter the remains of King Herod's seaside villa, an imposing Roman theater, and a Crusader moat and marketplace. The next stop is Haifa, where we'll walk throug the cascading Bahai Gardens. Then, we'll enter Akko, just across the Haifa Bay. Akko was the capital of the Crusader Kingdom in the 13th century and is famous for its massive Hospitaller fortress, underground tunnels, and lively bazaar.
TASTING TOUR AT SARONA
The Sarona marketplace is an indoor market located in the heart of Tel Aviv. It sits adjacent to the old German quarter of Sarona, now a hub for restaurants, shops, and outdoor performances. You'll learn the story of the German Templers who once inhabited the area, and then whet your palettes as you taste a variety of eclectic treats in the market itself. (Tasting tours are also available for Jaffa, Levinsky and Carmel markets in Tel Aviv, and Machane Yehuda market in Jerusalem)
CUSTOMIZED TOURS
This is your trip and it should be everything you want it to be. I'm here to work with you to make your experience as perfect as possible. All of the tours listed here are fully amendable. Whether it's your first time in Israel or your 100th, whether you're traveling for a day, a week, or a month, I will be happy to build and guide any tour that fits your needs and interests.