22 days in Israel 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Jaffa Old City (in Jaffa) and Tel Aviv (Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, & more). There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, enjoy breathtaking views from The Museum of the Tower of David, contemplate the long history of Mt of Olives, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa to Jerusalem is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of flight and bus. April in Jerusalem sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Ein Gedi.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at En Gedi Nature Reserve, then make a trip to Nachal David Stream, and then admire the striking features of Masada Fortress. On the next day, explore the striking landscape of Nachal Arugot Nature Reserve and then contemplate the waterfront views at Dead Sea.

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Drive from Jerusalem to Ein Gedi in 1.5 hours. In April in Ein Gedi, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Dimona.

Dimona is an Israeli city in the Negev desert, 36km to the south of Beersheba and 35km west of the Dead Sea above the Arava valley in the Southern District of Israel. Start off your visit on the 18th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Masada National Park, then explore the galleries of Arad Contemporary Art Center, then experience rural life at Sea-gal advanced aguaculture, and finally explore the engaging exhibits at Vidor Center - A window to Arava agriculture. Keep things going the next day: learn about winemaking at Sde Boker Winery, then explore the stunning scenery at Avdat National Park, and then learn about winemaking at Carmey Avdat.

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Traveling by car from Ein Gedi to Dimona takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to take a bus to Eilat.

At the northern extreme of the Red Sea sits Eilat, a resort town popular with domestic and international tourists.

Get out of town with these interesting Eilat side-trips: Mitspe Ramon (Canyoning & Rappelling Tours & Ramon Crater). There's still lots to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Underwater Observatory Marine Park, get your game on at Darkness - Israel's Biggest Haunted House, explore the gorgeous colors at Coral Beach Nature Reserve, and partake in some friendly competition at Escape Room Eilat.

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Take a bus from Dimona to Eilat in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, daytime highs in Eilat are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Haifa.

A picturesque city in the north of the country, Haifa combines history and appearances to create an interesting and relaxing destination.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Haifa: Nazareth (Nazareth Village, International Center Mary of Nazareth, & more), Caesarea National Park (in Caesarea) and Mount Tabor (in Kfar Tavor). And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at The Baha'i Gardens, delve into the distant past at Tel Yodfat, explore the striking landscape of Bet She'an National Park, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Bahai Gardens and Shrine.

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Traveling by combination of flight and train from Eilat to Haifa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Eilat in April: high temperatures in Haifa hover around 28°C and lows are around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can drive to Ramot Naftali.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ramot Naftali: Migdal (Magdala & Mount Arbel), Tiberias (Sea of Galilee & Tabgha) and Capernaum (Capharnaum the Town of Jesus, Mount of Beatitudes, & more).

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Traveling by car from Haifa to Ramot Naftali takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Haifa in April, expect a bit cooler with lows of 15°C in Ramot Naftali. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can travel back home.