Plan Your Perfect Family tours in Israel - 8 Days Itinerary

Day 1: Jerusalem

Jerusalem has certainly the highest number of historical places in Israel. This holy land is one of the most visited places around the world. It’s the spectacularly built edifices that is one of the reasons for its undying glory.

• You can start by taking a walk through Yad Vashem, which is a memorial built to commemorate the Holocaust victims.  

• The is the Dolorosa. This is the place, from where Jesus was taken for crucifixion.

• Some other top tourist attractions in Jerusalem are Mar Saba Monastery, The Western Wall, Yad Vashem, City of David and Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Temple Mount, St. George’s Monastery, and Dome of Rocks.

Day 2: Bethlehem – The Birthplace of Jesus

• When you are on your family tours in Israel, you cannot miss visiting the birthplace of Jesus. This is one of the best places to visit in Israel, located at a distance of around 1.5 hours from the city of Jerusalem.

• After this, you can move towards the Herodium Hill to enjoy the perfect natural view. This place is 10 km away from Jerusalem and there’s a lot more you can explore here.

• There are also plenty of churches and other religious places that you can visit on the tour of this holy city.

• And, there’s the Village of Artas which is home to the Hortus Conclusus Nunnery looks beautiful sitting in the lush green valley.

Other famous tourist spots in Bethlehem: Church of the Nativity, Old Bethlehem Museum, Shepherd’s Field, Herodium Hill, Manger Square, and St. Catherine’s Church.

Day 3: Nazareth – Israel’s Arab Capital

Nazareth is the place where Jesus is believed to have spent a considerable part of his adolescent days. This is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Israel. Taking an archeological tour of the city will give you feel of the ancient days of this place known as the village of Jesus.

• Nazareth is a place that will definitely evoke divinity inside you.

• From the swarm of eateries to the old flea market, everything is quite a delight for the travelers. You need to spend a little more time to get a little deeper into the best vacation of Israel.

Other tourist attractions to visit in Nazareth: St. Joseph Church, Holy Caves & Ancient Bath House of Nazareth, Megiddo National Park, Church of Annunciation, Mt. of Precipice Lookout Point, and St. Gabriel’s Church.

Day 4: Tel Aviv – Israel nightlife

Tel Aviv in the heart of the country is particularly known for its wonderful nightlife. Dancing in one of the flamboyant discs of Tel Aviv is a real pleasure.

• On the fourth day of your Family tours in Israel and you will be starting by exploring the Carmel market and taking a trip through the Sharona.

• Sharona is the oldest of all the modern villages that are seen here in Tel Aviv.

• This coastal city, in addition to the amazing nightlife, some of the most lovely beaches including Frishman Beach, Banana Beach, and Gordon Beach.

• You can enjoy the many marine parks here and a lot of water activities you can enjoy here.

• Another thing to visit here a large number of beautiful Museums that will take you through the enormously rich journey of the past of Israel.

Other top tourist spots in Tel Aviv: Carmel Market for Flea & street market, Bialik Stree, Yarkon River & Park Hayarkon, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, and Dizengoff Circle and Surrounds.

Day 5: Acre – Ancient  Israel

Acre is another top vacation spots in Israel! It is sometimes also known as Akko and each of its walls has some special story to tell. From the wonderous domed mosques to lovely forts and the ancient monuments everything is special about this place.

• You will be starting off with the trip by basking in the panoramic beauty of the giant minarets & towers.

• It’s the ramparts that will attract you towards the Northeastern parts of the city. You will be pleasantly surprised by the spectacular view of the wonderful nature in the vicinity.

Top tourist attractions in Acre: Weizmann Street, Crusader City, Burg Kurajim(tower of the vine), Burj el-Kummande, Ahmed El-Jazzar Mosque, Wall Museum, and Citadel.

Day 6: Haifa – Beach Day

Haifa with its plenty of eateries and wonderful places to hang out makes for one of the best family tours in Israel. It’s the strategic location of this port city that makes it particularly a place sought-after place for tourists.

• You will get to see here lovely promenades, beaches, and gardens. And, the perfect landscape and steep cliff outlining is something one cannot ignore.

• You will be taking a cable ride along the Stella Maris Carmelite Monastery. And, basking in the incredible panorama of the Mediterranean.

• Then there’s this sculpture garden and the art galleries of Ein Hod Artists Village where you can indulge yourself.

• You can also go for kiteboarding and windsurfing along the BatGalim Beach.

Top tourist attractions in Haifa: Mount Carmel, Downtown Haifa, the Baha’i Gardens, Carmel National Park, and Tel Megiddo.

Day 7: Jaffa

Located in the South of Tel Aviv, Jaffa is one of the best vacation spots when on a Family tour in Israel. The name of this city has special mention in the holy bible and the name of the city is believed to have derived from Noah’s son Japhet.

• Today you will be taking a walking tour of the city looking around the cafes, art galleries, and the ancient buildings.

• Watch the majestic view of the Clock Tower. This tower is as old as the Ottoman Empire.

• After that, you have this Marzuk Street, where you can enjoy a wonderful walking tour.

• Head towards Yefet Street and Olei Zion Street for your perfect dining experience. It will surely keep you on toes.

Top tourist attractions in Jaffa: Jaffa Slope Park, Jaffa Port, Great Mosque, music & entertainment shows at the flea market, Clock Tower, HaPisgah Gardens, and Ilana Goor Museum.

Day 8: Dead Sea region

And, if there’s a true wonder of nature, it’s the Dead Sea! The sea is located around 400 m below the sea level. The salt content is of higher density in this water body and therefore humans can effortlessly float here.

• And, those who love being in nature, for them Dead see is the perfect escape.

• It’s the various tourist spots around the Dead Sea including Adventure City Fun Park, Dead Sea Resthouse, and Qumran Caves that makes this one of the top tourist attractions. The dead sea is one of the top tourist attractions in Israel!
  
  

Other top attractions around the Dead Sea: Mujib Nature Reserve, Masada Mountains & fortress, Adventure City, Dead Sea Museum, Cave of Prophet Lut, Kerak Castle and Lot’s Cave.