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.
Watch as Christianity’s backdrops come to light.
Follow in the footsteps of Jesus of Nazareth and his Apostles as you explore the Christian heritage of Israel. From Jesus’ birthplace in Bethlehem to his crucifixion and resurrection in the Holy City of Jerusalem, explore the stories and scenes that set the foundation for an entire faith.
Your tour package includes
8 nights in handpicked hotels
8 breakfasts
5 dinners with beer or wine
19 sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
Private deluxe motor coach
Included highlights
St. Peter’s Church
Megiddo
Church of the Annunciation
Mount of Beatitudes
Sea of Galilee cruise
Mount Zion
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Bethlehem
Itinerary
Overnight Flight1 night
Day 1: Travel day
Board your overnight flight to Tel Aviv today.
Tel Aviv1 night
Day 2: Arrival in Tel Aviv
Included meal: Welcome dinner
Get to know Tel Aviv at your leisure before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a 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.
Dan Panorama Haifa
This contemporary hotel is located in Haifa City. Guests enjoy Wi-Fi, a lobby bar, and a fitness center. Nearby, you'll find the Haifa Zoo, Carmel Center, and the Israel National Museum of Science.
Caesar Premier Hotel Tiberias
This contemporary hotel is located in Tiberias. Guests enjoy an outdoor pool, sauna, and Wi-Fi. Nearby, you'll find Lake Tiberias, St. Peter’s Church, and the Tomb of Maimonides.
Lady Stern Jerusalem Hotel
This elegant hotel is located in Jerusalem, Israel. Guests enjoy kosher breakfasts, on-site café, and gastronomic restaurant. Nearby you’ll find the Bloomfield Science Museum, the Israel Museum and the Garden of Gethsemane.
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.
Intercontinental Amman
This contemporary hotel is located in Amman's Diplomatic Area. Guests enjoy the outdoor and indoor pools, homemade morning cakes and pastries, and spa. Nearby you’ll find Wasfi Al Tal Square, Jordan National Gallery of Fine...
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
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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 ISB.
You will walk for about 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 representative from Go Ahead Tours 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 are 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 your account 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 ISB.
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 Time (ET).
When it's noon in New York City, it's 7pm in Israel.
You will use the Israeli new shekel in Israel (and the Jordanian dinar 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.
I have been blessed to be able to travel to several countries around the world. I can honestly say my trip to Isreal through EF Go Ahead Tours has absolutely one of the Finest trips I have ever made. The tour guides were amazing and very knowledgeable.
Holy land
5 out of 5 stars
2nd-time traveler Anonymous, travelled in Sep 2022
So glad I went
Beautiful Trip! 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱
5 out of 5 stars
1st-time traveler Judi, travelled in Nov 2022
Went as a solo traveler, but once getting there that was “history” lol
Loved the beautiful group of people, and our tour guide *Wonderful Colette Nakhleh* was so knowledgeable! The whole tour was planned perfectly with balance in walking and balance in the duration of the tour...
The Wonders of Ancient Israel
5 out of 5 stars
7th-time traveler Alice, travelled in Sep 2023
This trip was very educational and well organized. Though we were a large group of 32+1(tour guide) we all got along very well. Though we had very hot weather for the most part it was well worth the trip and experience.
I would recommend it.
The Holy Land
5 out of 5 stars
5th-time traveler Anonymous, travelled in Sep 2023
Loved our trip to the Holy Land! Our tour director reordered the trip so in Israel we walked the via delarosa and visited the Church of the Holy Sepulchre our last day in Jerusalem. It truly was the highlight and most moving experience for me. I know some people seemed...
Experience of a Lifetime
5 out of 5 stars
1st-time traveler Jenny, travelled in Aug 2023
I went with my daughter for her Senior trip. We will never forget all the amazing places we had the privilege of seeing. Our tour guide Rami was so intelligent and took great care of us. He knew in detail the history of each site that was visited and answered our questions. He...
