Israel is an exceptional country, known by millions around the world as ‘the Holy Land’. The first five books of the Bible itself are about the origins and cosmology of the ‘people of Israel’, the Jews, from around 2000BC. Many visitors experience overwhelming emotions at the significance of this city that is so special to three of the world's religions. Group tours will take you through Jerusalem and its temples and churches. Bethlehem is considered the birthplace of Jesus and a visit is memorable for many. Finish with a swim in the Dead Sea in the famously saline waters, and explore nearby Masada fortress. Includes private transfers to/from Tel Aviv international airport. Relax with the comfort of 24/7 local support from the Kensington office.

Transfer between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem with private vehicle and driver. Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).

Stylish Dan Boutique Hotel Jerusalem is located opposite Mt Zion and the Old City of Jerusalem, within easy reach of many tourist attractions, both ancient and new. A short walk away is the charming German Colony, with its lively cafes and restaurants and, in the other direction, is the picturesque Yemin Moshe neighborhood, and an array of fashionable cultural and entertainment venues. The guest rooms boast stunning views of Jerusalem's cityscape, whilst most studio suites, suitable for families, face westwards, towards the leafy residential streets of the German Colony. Superior rooms offer spectacular views of the Old City and Mount Zion.

Jerusalem for Christians, Jews and Muslims, is one of the most revered cities on earth. Attractions range from religious emblems and relics of antiquity to modern items of interest. Religious tours are available from West Jerusalem and include Mount Zion and the Tomb of David. Other sites are the Tomb of Judges; Yad Vashem, the memorial to the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust; and Mea Shearim (‘the hundred gates’). Visitors in East Jerusalem may follow the Way of the Cross, enter the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and see the Wailing Wall, the Dome of the Rock and the Jaffa and Damascus gates. The Israel Museum in Jerusalem houses the Dead Sea Scrolls and is worth visiting.

Visit the Western Wall, last remnant of the Temple and the Temple Mount which today holds the gold Dome of the Rock and Al Aksa Mosque. Walk through the meandering streets, the reconstructed Cardo shopping arcade of ancient times. Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Enjoy the atmospheric market of the Old city, offering handicrafts, clothes, foods, spices and local delicacies. End your tour at David’s Citadel and Museum by the Jaffa Gate. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight supplement rate per day for the vehicle, driver/guide outside of Tel Aviv. Applied on consecutive day tours originating from Jerusalem. Overnight at Dan Boutique Jerusalem.

Tour the New City of Jerusalem where the cultural and political centre of Israel is located. Tour the Israel Museum with its renowned Shrine of the Book and the Model of ancient Jerusalem. Pass by the Knesset building, home of the Israel Parliament and tour Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. In the afternoon carry on to Bethlehem and visit sites such as the Milk Grotto and the birthplace of Christianity, the Church or the Nativity. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight supplement rate per day for the vehicle, driver/guide outside of Tel Aviv. Applied on consecutive day tours originating from Jerusalem. Overnight at Dan Boutique Jerusalem.

This tour combines the earth’s lowest point, the Dead Sea, with one of the most famous sites in Jewish history, Massada. Perched high atop a cliff overlooking the Dead Sea the ruins of the well-appointed fortress of Massada was built by Herod and was used as a refuge for a Jewish faction resisting Roman rule. Visit Qumran - best known as the settlement nearest to the hiding place of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the caves of the sheer desert cliffs. Finish at a Dead Sea spa with a float in the famous and buoyant Dead Sea famous for its mineral content and rich black mud. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight supplement rate per day for the vehicle, driver/guide outside of Tel Aviv. Applied on consecutive day tours originating from Jerusalem. Overnight at Dan Boutique Jerusalem.

Airport transfer with private vehicle and driver.

Depart from Tel Aviv international airport - end of itinerary.

Tel Aviv is an exciting city offering commerce, culture, nightlife and sandy beaches. The Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra draws audiences from all over the world. The Museum of the Diaspora is internationally famous. The bustling Carmel Market is a popular place to visit. In 1950, Jaffa was united with Tel Aviv; situated a mile from the city, this is one of the oldest ports in the world. It has archaeological finds reaching back to the third century BC, a beach, lively nightlife in Old Jaffa and a flea market.