Luxury Israel: The Holy Land in Style

Today you explore vibrant Tel Aviv and ancient Jaffa privately, savouring the city's culture and world-class food. With your private guide, you take in Tel Aviv's golden beaches, its remarkable 'White City' of Bauhaus architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its creative neighbourhoods, and explore the ancient port of Jaffa, with its winding lanes, artists' quarter and beautiful coastal views. You dive into Tel Aviv's world-class food scene with a private culinary experience, perhaps a guided market tour and tasting at the vibrant Carmel Market, savouring the flavours of one of the world's great food cities. As the day ends, you return to your beautiful hotel. This evening, savour more of Tel Aviv's superb dining, perhaps at an acclaimed restaurant, experiencing the vibrant, sophisticated energy of the city. Rest well, for tomorrow you journey to sacred Jerusalem and the legendary King David.

Today you journey up to Jerusalem and explore the sacred Old City privately, staying at the legendary King David hotel. On arrival you settle into the King David, with its history and beautiful views over the Old City walls, then explore the sacred, atmospheric Old City with your expert private guide. You walk the Via Dolorosa, stand before the Western Wall, the holiest site in Judaism, enter the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and gaze upon the golden Dome of the Rock, immersed in millennia of history and living faith, with your guide unlocking the stories of this extraordinary place. As the day ends, you return to the King David, profoundly moved by the sacred heart of Jerusalem. This evening, savour fine dining and the beautiful setting of your legendary hotel, perhaps with views over the illuminated Old City walls. Rest well in comfort in the holy city.

Today you explore more of Jerusalem's extraordinary heritage privately. You might visit the moving Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, a profound experience, the Israel Museum with its Dead Sea Scrolls and model of ancient Jerusalem, and Mount Zion, with the Room of the Last Supper and King David's Tomb. You explore more of the Old City's quarters and, where possible, enjoy special access to sites, at your own relaxed pace with your expert guide. You might also enjoy the vibrant Mahane Yehuda market and its acclaimed food scene. The layered history, faith and culture of Jerusalem are profoundly moving. As the day ends, you return to the King David. This evening, savour fine dining in Jerusalem, perhaps at an acclaimed restaurant or your hotel, reflecting on the extraordinary city. Rest well in comfort, for tomorrow you visit Bethlehem and journey to the Dead Sea.

Today you visit Bethlehem and explore more of Jerusalem's sacred heart, privately and in comfort. You cross to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity, revered as the birthplace of Jesus, descending to the silver star that marks the sacred spot, and take in Manger Square, a profound and moving experience. Returning to Jerusalem, you explore more of the Old City with your expert guide, perhaps the atmospheric quarters and bazaars, the ramparts, or the ancient City of David, with special access where possible, at your own relaxed pace. Your guide brings the extraordinary layers of history and faith vividly to life. As the day ends, you return to the King David, deeply moved by the sacred sites. This evening, savour fine dining and the beautiful setting of your legendary hotel. Rest well in comfort in the holy city.

Today you journey into the Judean desert to dramatic Masada and the Dead Sea, ending at a luxurious spa resort. You drive down through the stark, beautiful desert to Masada, ascending by cable car to explore Herod's extraordinary mountaintop palaces and the moving site of the rebels' tragic last stand, with breathtaking views over the desert and sea. You then descend to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, to float effortlessly in its warm, mineral-rich water amid the stark desert beauty, and settle into your luxurious Dead Sea spa resort. As the day ends, you indulge in the resort's famous mineral spa treatments, unwinding in comfort. This evening, savour fine dining and the desert stillness at your resort, deeply relaxed. Rest well amid the beauty of the desert and the Dead Sea.

Today you journey north from the Dead Sea to the green Galilee, savouring its wine and beauty. After a relaxed morning at your Dead Sea spa resort, perhaps a final float or treatment, you journey north through the Jordan Valley, the stark desert giving way to the green, beautiful Galilee. You might visit ancient Beit She'an's spectacular Roman ruins en route. In the Galilee and Golan wine country, you enjoy a superb wine tasting at a leading winery amid beautiful scenery, savouring some of Israel's finest wines. You arrive at your beautiful Galilee retreat as the sun sets over the peaceful landscape. As the day ends, you settle into your beautiful retreat, immersed in the gentle beauty of the Galilee. This evening, savour fine dining and beautiful surroundings, perhaps with the fine wines of the region. Rest well amid the peace and beauty of the Galilee.

Today you explore the beautiful Galilee privately, following in the footsteps of Jesus. Around the shimmering Sea of Galilee, you visit Capernaum, where Jesus based his ministry, the Mount of Beatitudes, where he gave the Sermon on the Mount, and Tabgha, with a peaceful private boat ride on the tranquil sea. You visit Nazareth, where Jesus grew up, exploring the Basilica of the Annunciation, and take in the beautiful landscapes of the Galilee, its hills, vineyards and villages. The combination of profound significance and gentle, green beauty is deeply moving, savoured at a relaxed, private pace. As the day ends, you return to your beautiful retreat, moved by the beauty and significance of the Galilee. This evening, savour a final fine dinner amid the peace and beauty of the north, reflecting on your luxurious journey through the Holy Land. Rest well ahead of your departure.

After a final, relaxed morning at your beautiful Galilee retreat, you journey back towards the coast and Ben Gurion Airport for your onward international departure (with time, perhaps, for a final stop such as Caesarea's spectacular Roman ruins or Haifa's Bahai Gardens en route). You leave having experienced the extraordinary depth of the Holy Land at the highest level of comfort and style, the finest hotels from the legendary King David to Tel Aviv's beachfront retreats, sacred Jerusalem, the Dead Sea and Masada, the green Galilee, and world-class food and wine, all touring privately with seamless, personal service. The memories stay vivid long after you land, the golden Dome of the Rock, the float in the Dead Sea, the fine wines of the Galilee, and the impeccable comfort throughout. Israel offers extraordinary depth of history, faith, culture and cuisine, experienced here at the highest level, and you depart deeply refreshed, already reflecting on a sophisticated and unforgettable journey.