Your Travel Experience with IsraelRail
Day 1
Ben Gurion Airport - Train to Jerusalem - Jerusalem Night Tour
Discover Israel´s day and nightlife! Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, you'll board the train directly to Jerusalem and make your way through the ochre-colored landscape. Once in Jerusalem and checked into your hotel, you'll spend the rest of the day marveling at the religious hustle and bustle of Christians, Muslims, and Jews, either on foot or by tramway. Our in-house English-speaking audio guide will help you explore the Old City by night and provide you with plenty of historical context and culinary tips. The Jerusalem by Night Tour could be a perfect fit for you.
Included: Welcome package at the airport, train to Jerusalem, Jerusalem Audio Guide
Overnight in Jerusalem
Day 2
Jerusalem Old City Tour - Machne Yehuda Market Nightly Tasting Card
You will start your first day in Israel with a real Israeli breakfast. Afterward, our tour guide will take you on a guided tour of the Old City of Jerusalem. You will hear about Jerusalem legends, and anecdotes, and cross four neighborhoods of the Old City. After the tour, you will better understand the basic features of the complex coexistence of three world religions. The afternoon program is up to you. For example, you could visit the Jerusalem Time Elevator or take a hike on the astonishing Mount of Olives. Finally, the Machne Yehuda Market Nightly Tasting Card will allow you to dive into the ambiance of the night-time market in Jerusalem and try local delicacies
Included: Breakfast, 4-hour guided Old City Tour, Machne Yehuda Market Nightly Bite Card
Overnight in Jerusalem
Day 3
Jerusalem - Masada - Ein Gedi - Dead Sea - Jerusalem - Train to Tel Aviv
Meet a shuttle bus before dawn and cross the Judean Desert to the ancient fortress of Masada, once built by King Herod. The rocky desert landscape is known for its uniqueness. After the natural spectacle, you continue to the oasis of Ein Gedi. In the national park, you will learn a lot about the barren desert habitat, and you will swim around in the Dead Sea. This is good for your skin and soul. The afternoon and evening in Jerusalem are at your leisure. We recommend an optional visit to the Holocaust memorial at Yad Vashem. It is the world's most important memorial commemorating the Nazi extermination of the Jews. Afterward, you'll head to Tel Aviv by train.
Included: Breakfast, self-guided tour to Masada, Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea, train to Tel Aviv
Optional: Holocaust memorial at Yad Vashem
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Day 4
Tel Aviv by Bike - HaCarmel Market - Sunset & Nightlife - Pub Crawl
A great way to explore Tel Aviv is by bike. You can easily visit the different quarters and experience their unique charm and vibe. Today, you can do whatever you feel like; this is your day. We recommend a walk through the colorful HaCarmel Market in the center of Tel Aviv, where fresh fruits and vegetables are offered daily. Also not to be missed is the extravagant Rothschild Boulevard and the Florentin district, with its numerous hip restaurants and clubs. Get to know some of the most hidden and trendy clubs that usually only locals visit. Join the organized Pub Crawl and enjoy the magnificent sunset in a city that never sleeps.
Included: Breakfast, Pub Crawl
Optional: Tel Aviv by bike, HaCarmel Market, Florentin district
Overnight in Tel Aviv
Day 5
Tel Aviv - Old Jaffa Flea Market - Train to Ben Gurion Airport
On the last day of your trip, you might be looking for a suitable souvenir. The Jaffa neighborhood, the historical and Ottoman-influenced part of the city, is particularly suitable for a chilled last day. Strolling through the flea market and Shuk HaPishPeshim, you will find old and new treasures. Snack on one last delicacy or try a local beer close to the market before it's time to say goodbye and depart for Ben Gurion Airport.
Included: Breakfast, Ben Gurion Airport transfer by train
Optional: Jaffa Old City stroll at the flea market