An Example of Your Private Tour
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Day 1 — Arrival in Israel
Bruchim Habaim — welcome to Israel! After you land, an AeroVIP representative meets you and helps you through passport control, customs, and luggage collection.
At your hotel you can check in, freshen up, and rest.
In the afternoon I take you to Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market for a tasting tour with a local food expert. Through flavors and stories, you’ll discover the immigrant cultures that shape Israeli cuisine today.
The rest of the day is yours: relax at the beach and recover from your travels.
Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Day 2 — Old and New Tel Aviv
The day begins in Jaffa, one of the world’s oldest port cities. Walk through its old alleyways and down to the historic harbor, where, in the biblical story, Jonah boarded a ship.
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue into modern Tel Aviv: Neve Tzedek, Rothschild Boulevard, and the story of how pioneers turned sand dunes into a city.
End the day in Florentin, Tel Aviv’s creative quarter, where street art reflects contemporary Israeli society. You can join a private graffiti workshop and create your own piece.
Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Day 3 — Israel’s Coastline
Travel north to Caesarea, the port city built by King Herod. See the Roman theater, the harbor, and the ruins, and learn about the city’s role in Jewish and Roman history.
At a glass workshop inspired by Roman glass, you can make a contemporary piece to take home.
Continue to Haifa for the view from Mount Carmel over the Baháʼí Gardens and the Mediterranean.
Overnight in the Galilee.
Day 4 — Spirituality in Northern Israel
Begin at Tzippori, the former Roman capital of the Galilee, known for its mosaics and its role in the codification of the Mishnah.
Continue to Kfar Kedem, where you try Jewish life in the Talmudic period hands-on, with traditional dress, activities, and a local lunch.
In Safed (Tzfat), one of Judaism’s four holy cities, I take you into the world of Kabbalah through its old alleyways, synagogues, and artists’ quarter.
Overnight in the Galilee.
Day 5 — Northern Borders: Past and Present
Start the morning with a hot-air balloon ride over the Galilee at sunrise.
Continue to the Hula Valley, a major bird-migration corridor, where you ride bicycles or golf carts along the lakeshore.
After lunch, drive off-road in ATVs across volcanic terrain and former Syrian positions, to understand Israel’s modern border realities.
Finish at Tel Dan, with biblical remains that include a city gate and a cultic altar.
Overnight in the Galilee.
Day 6 — Revolution in the Wilderness
Drive south to the desert oasis of Ein Gedi for a short walk and a talk about the biblical encounter between Saul and David.
Ride the cable car up Masada and walk through Herod’s desert fortress, with the story of its final chapter during the Roman siege.
Stop at a private Dead Sea beach to float in the mineral-rich water (optional kayaking available).
Continue to Jerusalem.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 7 — Biblical Jerusalem
Walk along the city ramparts, then descend into the City of David, where Jerusalem’s earliest history comes to life. See the archaeological remains, including Hezekiah’s Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam.
Continue to the Davidson Archaeological Park and walk along original stones from the Second Temple period.
Visit the Western Wall and walk through the Jewish Quarter.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 8 — Modern Jerusalem
Begin at the Israel Museum, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls and a detailed model of Jerusalem in the Second Temple period.
Continue to Machane Yehuda Market with a local food expert for tastings and a look at modern Israeli food culture.
In the evening, welcome Shabbat at the Western Wall, followed by a traditional Shabbat dinner in a local home or at the hotel.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
An Example of Your Private Tour
Choose the format that suits you best: a guided walk or a private drive.
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Private Walking Tour from $450 per day for the groupPrivate walking format, with more time at each place. Working day: up to 6 hours.
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Private Tour by Vehicle from $850 per day for the groupPrivate car tour with a comfortable route through Israel’s key locations. Working day: up to 8 hours. Driver: Sasha, or a professional driver for larger groups. Fuel, parking, and tolls included. Vehicle: Kia Carnival 2026 or Hyundai Staria; Mercedes V-Class +$250/day.
What’s Included
• Private guiding by Sasha Zoiref, licensed guide (No. 11302)
• A route planned around your interests and your pace
• Flexible timing, with room for a coffee stop or a longer visit
• History, culture, and local stories throughout the tour
• My recommendations for restaurants and places to visit
• I handle the route and logistics
• Direct contact with me before your visit
• Fuel, parking, and tolls are included on days with a car
What’s Not Included
• Entrance fees to sites, museums, and national parks
• Meals, drinks, and personal expenses
• Transfers (airport, hotel, and between cities) outside the tour program, priced separately
• Accommodation arrangements
• Fees for activities such as tastings, workshops, a balloon flight, and ATV rides, paid directly to the operators
• Tips, entirely at your discretion
• Travel insurance
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