11 days in Jerusalem Itinerary

Few places in the world boast such a long history and such a rich multiethnic culture as Jerusalem, a city sacred to Jews, Muslims, and Christians.

Get some cultural insight at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem and Fine Art & Doll Museum. Explore hidden gems such as Wine Tours & Tastings and Masada Fortress. Get out of town with these interesting Jerusalem side-trips: Tel Aviv (Joseph Bau House Museum, Escape Game KGB, & more), Ayalon Institute Museum (in Rehovot) and ANZAC Memorial Center (in Beersheba). Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, admire the striking features of Ilana Goor Museum, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Herodyon National Park, and contemplate the long history of The Masada Museum.

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read Jerusalem holiday planning website .

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airport is Ben Gurion International Airport. December in Jerusalem sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.