Israel Family Adventure: History, Beaches & the Dead Sea

Today the family enjoys vibrant, beachside Tel Aviv. You relax on the golden Mediterranean beaches, the children swimming, building sandcastles and playing in the warm sea, and stroll or cycle the lively seafront promenade. You explore the vibrant Carmel Market, alive with colour, spices and delicious street food the children will love, and the atmospheric old port of Jaffa, one of the oldest in the world, with its winding lanes, harbour and legends. You might visit a family-friendly museum, such as the interactive science museum or the Palmach or design museums, if time allows. The relaxed, colourful, beachside fun delights the whole family. As the day ends, you relax and enjoy Tel Aviv's family-friendly dining. Rest well, for tomorrow you journey to the beautiful green Galilee and the Sea of Galilee.

Today the family journeys north to the beautiful green Galilee. As you travel, the landscape becomes green and beautiful, the hills and valleys of the Galilee. You arrive at the shimmering Sea of Galilee, where the family takes a boat ride on the beautiful, tranquil waters, a fun and peaceful experience amid beautiful scenery rich with famous stories, perhaps spotting the ancient 'Jesus boat'. You take in some of the beautiful, gentle sites around the sea, and settle into your Galilee accommodation, perhaps by the water. Depending on time, the children might enjoy a swim or the beautiful natural setting. The beauty and gentle adventure delight the whole family. As the day ends, you settle in by the peaceful Sea of Galilee. Relax this evening amid the beautiful scenery, savouring the green beauty of the Galilee together.

Today the family enjoys the green nature and gentle adventure of the Galilee. You might go kayaking or gentle rafting on the river Jordan, a fun family adventure amid beautiful scenery, walk in a beautiful green nature reserve with streams, waterfalls and wildlife, such as the Hula Valley (wonderful for birdwatching) or Banias, or visit a nature or animal park. The beautiful green landscapes, streams and gentle adventures delight children and adults alike, a refreshing contrast to the beaches and cities. Along the way you take in the beauty of the Galilee, its hills, vineyards and villages. As the day ends, you return to your accommodation, the children full of stories of their nature adventures. Relax this evening by the Sea of Galilee, savouring the green beauty and gentle adventure of the north. Rest well, for tomorrow you journey to ancient Jerusalem.

Today the family journeys to Jerusalem, exploring the ancient Old City. You travel south, perhaps stopping at ancient Beit She'an, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the region, with its spectacular ruins fun to explore. You arrive in Jerusalem, the golden, holy city, and begin exploring the sacred Old City, a fascinating labyrinth of ancient stone streets, bustling bazaars and extraordinary sites, with your guide bringing thousands of years of history vividly and excitingly to life for the children. You take in the Western Wall and the atmosphere of the ancient quarters. The sense of stepping into living history captivates all ages. As the day ends, you settle into your Jerusalem hotel, the children fascinated by the ancient city. Relax this evening, perhaps exploring the lively Mahane Yehuda market and its food. Rest well, for tomorrow you explore Jerusalem's thrilling hidden tunnels.

Today the family explores Jerusalem's thrilling ancient wonders and hidden tunnels. You visit the City of David, the ancient core of Jerusalem, where the adventurous can wade through Hezekiah's Tunnel, an ancient water tunnel carved 2,700 years ago (a thrilling, splashy underground adventure for children), or take the dry route. You might explore the Western Wall tunnels, revealing the vast ancient foundations beneath the Old City, a real archaeological adventure. You take in more of the Old City, its quarters, bazaars and rooftops, and the extraordinary layers of history. The sense of discovery and underground adventure thrills all ages. As the day ends, you return to your hotel, the children full of stories of their tunnel adventures. Relax this evening in the holy city. Rest well, for tomorrow you journey to dramatic Masada and the extraordinary Dead Sea.

Today the family enjoys two extraordinary desert experiences, Masada and the Dead Sea. You drive down through the stark, beautiful Judean desert to Masada, riding the cable car up the dramatic mountaintop fortress high above the desert, exploring the ancient ruins and taking in breathtaking views, with your guide bringing its dramatic history excitingly to life. You then descend to the shore of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, where the whole family floats effortlessly in the warm, intensely salty water, bobbing like corks, an extraordinary, giggly experience children never forget, and coats themselves in the famous therapeutic black mud, huge fun for all. As the day ends, you settle into your Dead Sea resort. Relax this evening amid the desert stillness, the family delighted by the extraordinary experiences of the day. Rest well, savouring your final evening in the desert.

After a final, relaxed morning at the Dead Sea, perhaps a last giggly float in the mineral-rich water, you journey back across the desert to Ben Gurion Airport for your onward international departure. The family leaves having shared an extraordinary and varied adventure, Tel Aviv's beaches and markets, a boat on the Sea of Galilee, the ancient Old City and thrilling hidden tunnels of Jerusalem, and the cable car up Masada and the unforgettable float in the Dead Sea. The memories stay vivid long after you land, the giggly float in the Dead Sea, the wade through the ancient tunnel, the boat on the Sea of Galilee, and the delicious food and warm welcomes. Israel offers a safe, varied and exciting family adventure through an extraordinary land, and you depart together, treasuring the shared memories, and already dreaming of a return to the fascinating Holy Land.