Overview
The Israel Highlights Tour brings you all of Israel’s heavy hitters in one amazing journey. Embark on a private luxury tour of Israel, from the glitter of modern Tel Aviv to the ancient splendor of Jerusalem and all the incredible places in between. You’ll be amazed at how much you can do and see while still maintaining a comfortable pace.
The Israel Highlights Tour is at once an exploration of contemporary Israeli society and culture, a journey through time and tradition, and an odyssey across a rich cultural tapestry. Discover the many sides of Israel on a private adventure that’s anything but cookie-cutter.
This tour package is available throughout the calendar year except for select blackout dates. You can book this package at one of three different levels: Deluxe, Luxury, and Luxury Exclusive.
*Price per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement will apply for any guests staying in a single occupancy room. Prices subject to change
Itinerary
VIP arrival
Transfer to your hotel
Relax at the hotel
Dinner at leisure
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Independence Trail
Carmel Market Tasting Tour
Lunch included
Old Jaffa Tour
Dinner at leisure
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Caesarea Nat’l Park
Old Acre (Akko)
Lunch on own
Rosh HaNikra
Dinner included
Overnight: North
Private Galilee Boat Ride
Golan Jeep Tour
Lunch on own
Winery Visit
Dinner included
Overnight: North
Tzfat (Safed)
Maghar Village
Lunch included
Visit a Kibbutz
Dinner at leisure
Overnight: Jerusalem
City of David – Hezekiah’s Tunnel
Lunch on own
Tower of David
Jewish and Christian Quarters
Dinner at leisure
Overnight: Jerusalem
The Fortress at Masada
Lunch included
Dead Sea Experience
Optional Spa Time
Dinner at leisure
Overnight: Jerusalem
Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center
Lunch on own
Israel Museum
ATV Adventure
BBQ Feast dinner included
Overnight: Jerusalem
Enjoy a day on your own in Jerusalem
or choose a free Theme Day:
Theme 1: Culinary & Wine
Theme 2: Israel & the IDF
Theme 3: Modern Israel
Check out the Leisure day tab for Premium Leisure Day options!
Overnight: Jerusalem
Spend your last day exploring on your own, relaxing at the hotel, or shopping for souvenirs.
Transfer to Airport
VIP Departure Assistance
Have a safe flight!
VIP arrival
Transfer to your hotel
Relax at the hotel
Dinner at leisure
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Independence Trail
Carmel Market Tasting Tour
Lunch included
Old Jaffa Tour
Dinner at leisure
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Caesarea Nat’l Park
Old Acre (Akko)
Lunch on own
Rosh HaNikra
Dinner included
Overnight: North
Private Galilee Boat Ride
Golan Jeep Tour
Lunch on own
Winery Visit
Dinner included
Overnight: North
Tzfat (Safed)
Maghar Village
Lunch included
Visit a Kibbutz
Dinner at leisure
Overnight: Jerusalem
City of David – Hezekiah’s Tunnel
Lunch on own
Tower of David
Jewish and Christian Quarters
Dinner at leisure
Overnight: Jerusalem
The Fortress at Masada
Lunch included
Dead Sea Experience
Optional Spa Time
Dinner at leisure
Overnight: Jerusalem
Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center
Lunch on own
Israel Museum
ATV Adventure
BBQ Feast dinner included
Overnight: Jerusalem
Enjoy a day on your own in Jerusalem
or choose a free Theme Day:
Theme 1: Culinary & Wine
Theme 2: Israel & the IDF
Theme 3: Modern Israel
Check out the Leisure day tab for Premium Leisure Day options!
Overnight: Jerusalem
Spend your last day exploring on your own, relaxing at the hotel, or shopping for souvenirs.
Transfer to Airport
VIP Departure Assistance
Have a safe flight!
Leisure day
This full-day tour of some of the Jerusalem area’s finest wineries will satisfy every oenophile’s thirst. Explore the history of wine-making in the region, learn about the fascinating technologies that enable the production of top-quality wines in harsh climates, and enjoy a taste of some of the best wines being sold anywhere in the world today.
Engage your fighting spirit with an exciting military experience with some of the IDF’s best former counter-terrorism experts. Train in Krav Maga hand-to-hand combat, practice counter-terrorism maneuvers, compete in shooting exercises, and more. See if you have what it takes to join the elite combat forces of the IDF.
Enjoy a private helicopter flight to Mitzpe Ramon in the Negev Desert for an incredible day in and around the Ramon Crater, one of Israel’s most amazing natural attractions. Enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery, tour the crater and desert surroundings by Jeep, and even rappel down into the crater before returning to Jerusalem by helicopter.
Cross the border into Jordan and take off on a helicopter flight to Petra, one of UNESCO’s amazing World Heritage Sites. Enjoy an expertly guided private tour of the stunning Rose Red City and its famous landmarks: the Treasury, the Siq, and more. Cross Petra off your bucket list, then fly back to Jerusalem.
Take off on an amazing once-in-a-lifetime private helicopter flight over some of Israel’s most beautiful landscapes.
Half-day experience. Please note that this is a Leisure Day add-on and can only be added when you choose to spend the day on your own.
Set out on a special private tour and expert wine tasting at a local boutique winery.
Half-day experience. Please note that this is a Leisure Day add-on and can only be added when you choose to spend the day on your own.
See if you have what it takes to be part of the IDF’s elite counter-terrorism forces.
Half-day experience. Please note that this is a Leisure Day add-on and can only be added when you choose to spend the day on your own.
Upgrades
This itinerary is designed to begin on a Sunday. If you wish, you may shift your tour dates to start on a different day of the week (note: this may result in minor changes to the itinerary that will not affect the overall travel experience or trip value).
Cost: $500 total
Crank up the luxury by upgrading from a deluxe-level room to a premium-level room or a suite for your whole trip.
Premium starting from $1,560 per room
Suite starting from $4,960 per room
Extensions
Choose from one of these amazing trip extensions to add either before or after (or both!) your Tour Package. All extensions offer comprehensive private touring packages in high-end luxury accommodations.
Private 10 day / 9 night tour in luxury accommodations, including a spectacular 4-night Nile Cruise through iconic archaeological sites. Tour highlights: the Pyramids at Giza, the Mighty Sphinx, Old Cairo, Luxor, The Valley of Kings, and much more!
Private 7 day / 6 night tour in luxury accommodations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Tour highlights include: Old and New Dubai, including a visit to the 148th floor of the Burj Khalifa; incredible Desert Safari and traditional hospitality, and much more!
Private 6 day / 5 night tour in luxury accommodations, including all the best of Jordan. Tour highlights include: traditional desert hospitality in Wadi Rum, a mind-blowing tour of the Lost City of Petra, a Dead Sea retreat, and tour of capital city Amman.
Private 6 day / 5 night tour of Egypt in luxury accommodations. Tour highlights: The Pyramids at Giza, the Mighty Sphinx, Karnak, the Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Old Cairo, and much more!
Private 5 day / 4 night tour in luxury accommodations in the economic heart of the UAE. Tour highlights include: modern and classical Dubai, desert hospitality, a day trip to Abu Dhabi, and plenty of down-time and shopping opportunities for all.
Private 5 day / 4 night tour in luxury accommodations with the stunning red desert landscape all around. Tour highlights include: a relaxing day of water sports or beach time in Aqaba, desert hospitality in Wadi Rum, and fabulous tour of Petra.
Formalities
Package inclusions:
• Expertly crafted private itinerary that’s perfect for your party of 2-8 guests.
• VIP Meet-and-Greet service upon arrival and private car service to and from the airport.
• Nine nights’ accommodation in luxury hotels (according to package level chosen).
• Breakfast at the hotel every morning and select lunches and dinners.
• Luxury touring vehicle with English-speaking driver; all entrance and activities fees (per itinerary).
• Expert services of a private, English-speaking tour guide for your whole trip.
• Full backing of Dekel Tours and 24/7 support to ensure smooth running of the trip and real-time response to any unforeseen disturbances.
Package exclusions:
• All international airfare.
• Travel insurance that includes coverage for trip cancellation/interruption, medical, etc.
• Meals listed as “on own” in itinerary.
• Activities not listed in itinerary.
• All gratuities and other out-of-pocket and personal expenses.
We strongly recommend that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance in the event that you need to cancel your trip unexpectedly. We suggest arranging insurance through an agent in your home country; in the event that you need to file a claim, it is far easier to do so locally. Note: the best time to purchase travel insurance is within 2 weeks of confirming your trip and paying a deposit.
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