Start Date 
Israel 8 Day Private Catholic Tour - Starting from Jerusalem
Holy Land Private Catholic Tours
Israel 8 Day Private Catholic Tour - Starting from Jerusalem
The Journey
Jerusalem • Bethlehem • Galilee & the Golan Heights • Acre & Haifa • Tel Aviv
Eight days Eight days that begin the moment you land, straight to Jerusalem, then out to Acre and Haifa on the coast, the Galilee, and the Golan Heights, each stop holding something treasured. Private throughout, one guide, one itinerary.
Day 1
Arrival - Jerusalem
Upon arrival at to airport meet our representative and transfer to the hotel in Jerusalem for an overnight.
Day 2
Jerusalem - Sightseeing of the New City
Start the day with a panoramic view of Jerusalem from the top of Mt. of Olives. Continue to the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of the Agony. Visit Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea scrolls, then a visit to the beautifully renovated Model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Continue to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the six million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust. Afternoon visit to the picturesque village of Ein Karem, the birthplace of John the Baptist. Return to hotel.
Day 3
Jerusalem - Old City - Bethlehem
Walk through one of the Gates to the walled Old City: the renewed Jewish Quarter; the Western Wall, the Temple area; the colorful bazaars; Via Dolorosa and the Stations of the Cross ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Drive to Mt. Zion and visit the tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper, and Dormition Abbey. The afternoon continues to Bethlehem* to visit the Church of the Nativity and a view of the shepherd’s fields. Return to Jerusalem overnight.
Day 4
Beit Shean - Nazareth - Galilee
Leave Jerusalem, and drive north via Jericho. the oldest city in the world. Then via the Jordan Valley to Beit Shean. Visit the excavations of this beautiful Roman City. Proceed to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation & Mary’s Well. Drive to Kibbutz Hotel for overnight.
Day 5
Golan Heights and around the Sea of Galilee
Drive to the Golan Heights. See the former Syrian fortifications and the Druze villages. Via Banias, the source of the Jorden River, drive to the shores of the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum. Visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue and Peter’s House. Visit Tabgha, where the miracle of the Fish & Bread took place, and Mt Beatitude. After, a short tour of Tiberias, the old center of Jewish learning. Return to the Kibbutz hotel for overnight.
Day 6
Acre - Haifa - Tel Aviv
After breakfast drives west to Acre for a visit to the old, famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications. Continue to Haifa, sightseeing tour of Haifa, including the Bahai Shrine, Persian Garden, and Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the city. Proceed southwards to Caesarea to visit the Roman Theater and the Crusader fortress. Continue to Tel Aviv-Jaffa for a short city tour and to the hotel for overnight.
Day 7
Tel Aviv
A day at leisure in Tel Aviv. Optional tour to the Dead Sea and Masada (with an additional fee).
Day 8
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure.
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Tour Rates
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Info for your Journey
Info for your Journey Season Periods
HIGH & PEAK SEASONS 2026
High Season:
- 22 Dec 2026 – 03 Jan 2027 (Christmas and New Year)
- 01 July – 31 August 2026 (Summer holiday period)
Peak Season:
- 30 May – 12 April 2026: Passover (Jewish holiday)
- 17 – 23 May 2026: Shavuot (Jewish holiday)
- 6 – 12 Sept. 2026: Rosh Hashana (Jewish holiday)
- 20 – 26 Sept. 2026: Yom Kippur – No tour
- 20 Sept. – 3 Oct. 2026: Succoth (Jewish holiday)
REGULAR SEASON 2026
Dates that do not appear in high & peak season.
Peak Season 2027:
- Passover: 21 Apr 2027 – 29 Apr 2027 (Diaspora dates)
- Shavuot: 10 Jun 2027 – 12 Jun 2027
- Rosh Hashanah: 1 Oct 2027 – 3 Oct 2027
- Yom Kippur: 10 Oct 2027 – 11 Oct 2027
- Sukkot: 15 Oct 2027 – 22 Oct 2027
High Season 2027
- Summer window: 1 Jul 2027 – 31 Aug 2027
- Festive year-end: 24 Dec 2027 – 01 Jan 2028
Regular Season 2027
- All other dates not covered in the Peak or High season windows above.
Including
- A fully private tour, exclusively for you and your group
- Choose the start date that works best for you
- VIP meeting and assistance when arriving at Ben Gurion Airport, with a representative greeting you and accompanying you to our driver
- 2 transfers: from and to the airport
- An itinerary built around the places and experiences that matter most to you
- A private, knowledgeable, engaging, government-licensed guide on touring days
- A guide who speaks your preferred language, subject to availability
- Carefully Selected Hotels
- Hotel accommodation, including a buffet breakfast each morning
- Private sightseeing in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Temple Mount visits are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed
- All entrance fees included
Excluding
- International flights
- Tips to guide and driver
- Traveler’s medical & baggage insurance
- Lunches en route at local restaurants unless mentioned in the included section
- Dinners, if booking on a bed and breakfast basis
- Beverages with meals
- Anything not mentioned in the “rate includes” section
Important Notes
- This is a fully private tour; no other travelers join your tour
- Your tour can start on any day of the week
- Your hotel category and room type are chosen with you
- We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express & Bank transfers
- Rates are in USD $
- Please ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months before the time of your tour
- Free WiFi is available at most hotels, but it cannot be guaranteed
- Extensions to Jordan and Egypt are available
- For further details, please see our Terms and Conditions.
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