Due to the conflict in Israel and Gaza, we are suspending tours of Israel through March 2025, at least. As always, our travelers’ safety is our top priority, and we will continue to monitor the situation closely.
Come for the history, and stay for the culture.
Ancient and historic. Energetic and eclectic. For a nation steeped in thousands of years of tradition, Israel feels surprisingly contemporary. Step back in time at famous sites that span stunning landscapes on this small group Adventure Tour. Plus, after trying off-the-charts good food, you’ll discover why this small corner of the world makes such a big impression.
Your tour package includes
8 nights in handpicked hotels
8 breakfasts
2 lunches
3 dinners with beer or wine
1 wine tasting
4 tastings
12 sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
Private deluxe motor coach
Included highlights
Jaffa's Old Town
Crusaders fortress in Acre
Kibbutz visit
Olive oil farm
Golan Heights Jeep tour
Dead Sea
Kfar Hanokdim Bedouin camp
Jerusalem
Yad Vashem
Itinerary
Overnight Flight1 night
Day 1: Travel day
Board your overnight flight to Tel Aviv today.
Tel Aviv2 nights
Day 2: Arrival in Tel Aviv
Included meal: Welcome dinner
Welcome to Israel! Gather with your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
This elegant hotel is located in the Neve Tzedek neighborhood. Guests enjoy a pool, fitness center, and Wi-Fi. Nearby, you'll find beaches along the Mediterranean, Carmel Market, and The Port.
Ruth Zefet Hotel
This luxurious hotel is located in the heart of the Old City of Zefat. Guests enjoy a large outdoor pool, spacious rooms, and an on-site restaurant featuring fresh produce from nearby farms. Nearby you’ll find a local...
Daniel Dead Sea Hotel
This beachfront hotel is located in Tamar on the shores of the Dead Sea. Guests enjoy the private beach area, large spa complex, and outdoor pool area. Nearby you’ll find the Castle Boukiq walking trail, the Dead Sea mall, and...
Dan Jerusalem Hotel
This contemporary hotel is located in Jerusalem. Guests enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, Wi-Fi, and a spa. Nearby, you'll find the Old City, the Dead Sea, and Qumran Caves.
The Old Village Hotel & Resort
This unique, rustic-chic hotel is located in the town of Wadi Musa, Jordan. Guests enjoy a swimming pool, sauna, restaurant, and bar. Nearby, you’ll find Petra, a UNESCO-listed site.
W Amman
This bold hotel is located in the Al-Abdali district of Amman, Jordan. Guests enjoy yoga on the sun terrace, an outdoor pool, and a spa. Nearby you’ll find the Jordan Museum, Rainbow Street, and the King Abdullah Mosque.
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
Add our airfare and you’ll get:
Round-trip flight for your tour
Airport transfers at your destination
A great price locked in today
24/7 support from our dedicated service team
Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
In order to enter Israel (and Jordan on the tour extension), U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
We recommend having at least two blank passport pages for entry stamps.
There is no visa required for U.S. and Canadian citizens to enter Israel.
A group visa for entry into Jordan (on the tour extension) will be provided for all travelers whose flights have been arranged through Go Ahead Tours, as well as for travelers who book their own flights and provide Go Ahead Tours with their full passport and flight details.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each destination country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code ISL.
You will walk for at least 4 hours daily across uneven terrain, including paved roads, cobblestone streets, and dirt paths, with some steep hills.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
You will have a different Tour Director in Jordan on the tour extension.
When crossing into Jordan on the tour extension, the Tour Director for the Israel portion of your tour will leave while you’re on the Israeli side of the border and will not cross into Jordan with your group. The bus and driver will drive your group five minutes to the Jordanian side of the border, where you’ll meet the Tour Director for the Jordan portion of your tour who will assist with the groups Visas.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in and depart from Tel Aviv (or from Amman on tour extension). A Go Ahead Tours representative will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who booked their own flights are responsible for securing their own airport transfers.
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered, as well as a light jacket or rainwear. Please note that temperatures will dip with changes in elevation throughout your tour.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
A sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen is recommended for outdoor activities.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
It is preferable not to visit churches, temples, or other religious sites with bare legs or shoulders (entrance may be denied on this basis).
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
Please be sure to take proper care with sun exposure, the sun can be especially strong in some of the areas you are visiting.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to your departure by logging in to goaheadtours.com and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code ISL.
Israeli food is invariably fresh and very carefully prepared. A typical breakfast may consist of sourdough bread with sheep’s-milk cheese and olives, as well as jam or honey. You’ll find everything from Kosher meals to dishes with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences, as well as the international choices available in any major city. On the coast, fish is an excellent choice.
On the tour extension, Jordanian cuisine resembles that of the rest of the Middle East. Olives, hummus, sesame seeds, and herbs are typical in many meals. Falafel is the main street food and many meals are served with rice. Hummus and salad are also popular and available at many restaurants.You'll find plenty of opportunities to sip mint tea or Turkish coffee.
Israel (and Jordan on the tour extension) operates on 220 volts and historically uses a Type H plug, with three flat pins. As the Type H plug is being phased out, you will mostly encounter a new socket that fits both a newer, round-pinned version of the Type H plug as well as the European standard Type C plug with two round pins.
We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
The strength of the air conditioning in Middle Eastern hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what one might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
Israel (and Jordan on the tour extension) is 7 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
When it's noon in New York City, it's 7pm on tour.
You will use the Israeli new shekel in Israel (and the Jordanian dinar in Jordan on the tour extension).
Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $4USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
Tips can only be paid in cash.
Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour.
Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa or MasterCard as payment for excursions.
Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.
This was an absolutely amazing tour. Our tour director Miki made every day so memorable. Miki was able to embrace the cultural heritage that the itinerary had predetermined and then customize the moments between to really get more than we ever imagined possible on such a short...
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Hi Kristine,
Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear about your absolutely amazing...
Amazing tour!
5 out of 5 stars
11th-time traveler Anonymous, travelled in Mar 2023
I choose to travel with Go Ahead because it understands that its travelers want to visit and understand what they are seeing and how it connects/relates.
Because of the thoughtful selection of the tour’s locations and activities, we were offered an understanding of ancient and...
EF Go Ahead Tours
Thank you for your review! We are so glad that you had an excellent time on tour with us and your experience from booking to the return...
Israel, Jordan extension
5 out of 5 stars
2nd-time traveler Donna, travelled in Mar 2023
What a delightful experience! This trip surpassed all my expectations and has become my favorite destination. It was an action packed walk through time and brought the pages of the Bible up and alive and in 3-D, thanks to our wonderful guide Miky. This beautiful country with its...
Wonderful trip!
5 out of 5 stars
2nd-time traveler Harriet, travelled in Mar 2023
Overall my trip to Israel was wonderful. Our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable. The sites were exactly what I wanted and expected to see; but, there were surprises as well. Our hotels were outstanding and transportation perfect. I felt well taken care of and have already...
Wonderful Trip to the Holy Land
5 out of 5 stars
18th-time traveler Carole, travelled in Mar 2023
This tour is a perfect combination of 3 parts of Israel….the newer and cosmopolitan city of Tel Aviv, the fascinating Dead Sea area and wonderful resort, and ending with a stay in Jerusalem, with all its history and religious significance. My group and I were in awe of all we...
4 out of 5 stars
1st-time traveler Steven, travelled in Oct 2022
Tour was amazing. Micky was a spectacular guide and Zah a great driver
Customer service very challenging to get someone on phone or to answer questions
EF Go Ahead Tours
Thank you for your review. We are so glad that you had an amazing time on tour. We have been working to hire a ton of new people for our...
