Combining the most significant sights with the most exclusive properties, our Exclusive tour is for those who want to combine a tremendous cultural exploration with truly memorable luxury. Israel is an exceptional country, known by millions around the world as ‘the Holy Land’. The first five books of the Bible itself are about the origins and cosmology of the ‘people of Israel’, the Jews, from around 2000BC. The country is a world-class destination with outstanding cultural, archaeological and religious attractions, spas and beach resorts, as well as a unique ancient-and-modern atmosphere. Enjoy a private exploration of this fascinating land with your own private guide and vehicle. From Jerusalem's ancient history to the luxurious Galilee retreat, this is an exclusive experience.

Day 1
Tel Aviv - Jerusalem
Transfer between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem with private vehicle and driver. Kensington Tours donates a portion of our proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). The King David, a Jerusalem landmark placed within the center of the city, is historically recognized as Israel’s most magnificent and lavish hotel. Playing host to the world’s movers and shakers and entertaining the likes of princesses and emperors, it boasts 237 rooms. Restaurants are daring and unique, presenting Israel’s ethnic diversity at its best. The phenomenon that is Jerusalem is blessed by the infinite activities in the area, from museums to ancient stomping grounds and bazaars fraught with bargainers. For those who prefer spending time at the hotel, check out the fitness areas and personal care services where treatment is comparable to the ancient times when Jerusalem was the centre of a small world. Today, travelers still leave this wondrous city in a state of awe. Tel Aviv is an exciting city offering commerce, culture, nightlife and sandy beaches. The Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra draws audiences from all over the world. The Museum of the Diaspora is internationally famous. The bustling Carmel Market is a popular place to visit. In 1950, Jaffa was united with Tel Aviv; situated a mile from the city, this is one of the oldest ports in the world. It has archaeological finds reaching back to the third century BC, a beach, lively nightlife in Old Jaffa and a flea market.

Day 2
Jerusalem
Visit the Western Wall, last remnant of the Temple and the Temple Mount which today holds the gold Dome of the Rock and Al Aksa Mosque. Walk through the meandering streets, the reconstructed Cardo shopping arcade of ancient times. Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Enjoy the atmospheric market of the Old city, offering handicrafts, clothes, foods, spices and local delicacies. End your tour at David’s Citadel and Museum by the Jaffa Gate. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight supplement rate per day for the vehicle, driver/guide outside of Tel Aviv. Applied on consecutive day tours originating from Jerusalem. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at King David Hotel. Jerusalem for Christians, Jews and Muslims, is one of the most revered cities on earth. Attractions range from religious emblems and relics of antiquity to modern items of interest. Religious tours are available from West Jerusalem and include Mount Zion and the Tomb of David. Other sites are the Tomb of Judges; Yad Vashem, the memorial to the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust; and Mea Shearim (‘the hundred gates’). Visitors in East Jerusalem may follow the Way of the Cross, enter the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, see the Wailing Wall, the Dome of the Rock and the Jaffa and Damascus gates. The Israel Museum in Jerusalem houses the Dead Sea Scrolls and is worth visiting.

Day 3
Jerusalem
This tour combines the earth’s lowest point, the Dead Sea, with one of the most famous sites in Jewish history, Massada. Perched high atop a cliff overlooking the Dead Sea the ruins of the well-appointed fortress of Massada was built by Herod and was used as a refuge for a Jewish faction resisting Roman rule. Visit Qumran - best known as the settlement nearest to the hiding place of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the caves of the sheer desert cliffs. Finish at a Dead Sea spa with a float in the famous and buoyant Dead Sea famous for its mineral content and rich black mud. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight supplement rate per day for the vehicle, driver/guide outside of Tel Aviv. Applied on consecutive day tours originating from Jerusalem. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at King David Hotel.

Day 4
Jerusalem - Galilee
Take in stunning scenery and ancient religious sites around the Sea of Galilee. Visit ancient Churches and town such as Capernaum, the one-time home of Jesus. Visit ruins of the ancient synagogue, the stills tanding Church of St. Josef and the site of the miracle of the Loaves and the Fish before arriving at Yardenit, the site where the lake empties into the Jordan River. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight supplement rate per day for the vehicle, driver/guide outside of Tel Aviv. Applied on consecutive day tours originating from Jerusalem. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Mitzpe Hayamim Spa Resort lies on the eastern slopes of Mount Canaan, isolated from the concrete jungle and thriving on fresh air and tranquility. Overlooking the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee, each room has a natural, woody effect for those who require some grounding and subtle earthy tones. The resort and restaurants have been approved by Relais & Chateaux, an exclusive organization based on the principles of excellent French lifestyle and cuisine. Mitzpe Hayamim meets and surpasses these standards with its organic kitchens stocked with farm grown fresh fruit and vegetables. Nothing beats the sweetness of a tomato from the mountains. Detoxifying spa treatments prove the Mitzpe Hayamim is an all-around cleansing experience. Galilee and the North - Lake Tiberias (the Sea of Galilee) itself, Nazareth, the Bet She’arim Catacombs, Megiddo, Tiberias and the Mount of Beatitudes. Bethlehem - located 10km (6.2 miles) south of Jerusalem, it is most famous for being the birthplace of Christ, although it is also well known for olive woodcarving and mother-of-pearl jewelry, which, today, has developed into a modern industry. Jericho - dates back more than 10,000 years and is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited sites. Known as the ‘City of Palms’, the walls and towers of Jericho are 4000 years older than the pyramids of Egypt, and the domestication of animals took place 1000 years earlier in Jericho than in Mesopotamia and Egypt.

Day 5
Galilee
Choose between a variety of activities offered in the hotel, strating from the workout room, overlooking the Golan Heights, the tennis court or the swimming pool, where large glass windows present the serene Galilee scenery. Water exercises, Tai Chi, yoga, meditation, aerobic or Oriental dance are also avaliable. All year round morning walk along the paths of the farm, among its terraces, mysterious groves and spectacular gardens, to the quiet sound of the miniature waterfalls. The spa offers a range of health and cosmetic treatments using ethereal oils, herbs and hydrotherapy, some in the hotel building and others in a building set in a herb garden, surrounded by the scent of jasmine and lavender blossoms. The combination of a hotel, spa, organic garden and art workshops offers a uniquely rich experience. Choose between numerous massage methods from all over the world. Enquire at hotel's reception for details. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Mitzpe Hayamim.

Day 6
Galilee
Choose between a variety of activities offered in the hotel, strating from the workout room, overlooking the Golan Heights, the tennis court or the swimming pool, where large glass windows present the serene Galilee scenery. Water exercises, Tai Chi, yoga, meditation, aerobic or Oriental dance are also avaliable. All year round morning walk along the paths of the farm, among its terraces, mysterious groves and spectacular gardens, to the quiet sound of the miniature waterfalls. The spa offers a range of health and cosmetic treatments using ethereal oils, herbs and hydrotherapy, some in the hotel building and others in a building set in a herb garden, surrounded by the scent of jasmine and lavender blossoms. The combination of a hotel, spa, organic garden and art workshops offers a uniquely rich experience. Choose between numerous massage methods from all over the world. Enquire at hotel's reception for details. Overnight supplement rate per day for the vehicle, driver/guide outside of Tel Aviv. Applied on consecutive day tours originating from Jerusalem. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Mitzpe Hayamim.

Day 7
Tel Aviv
Drive north along the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea. Visit the ancient city of Caesarea, where the multimedia show explains about the Roman amphitheatre and ruins. Enjoy the promenade of Caesarea. Continue north to Haifa, and visit the Baha'i Gardens. Further north is Akko, the ancient port city, famous for Napoleon's visit. Explore the Knights Museum, Okashi Museum and the Templers Caves. Return to your Tel Aviv hotel late afternoon. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Considered one of the top hotels in Israel, the David Intercontinental is nestled along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, in Jaffa, which is just south of Tel Aviv. The hotel is a short distance from Neve Tzedek, Israel’s artistic and fashionable boutique area of Tel Aviv. The hotel contains 600 rooms, including Executive Club level suites to meet the needs of business people and luxurious tastes. Restaurants offer healthy and sinful treasures, with the option of snacks or fine dining. With such an ideal location, most guests are just as happy to stay on their balcony and enjoy the view. However, there is a lot to check out within the hotel. A fitness gym, spa, and outdoor pool are at your fingertips, along with the rest of this cosmopolitan city set for discovery.

Day 8
Tel Aviv
Tel-Aviv is the bustling business centre of Israel. It also boasts modern architecture, alongside classic examples of the Bauhaus school of the 1930’s and 1940’s brought to Israel by new immigrant architects at that time. Begin the tour with a visit to Old Jaffa - some 4,000 years ago, the port city of Jaffa served Egyptian and Phoenician sailors. Christian legend has it that Jaffa was named after Noah’s son Japhet, building it after the flood. Razed and rebuilt dozens of times, with Napoleon being one of many invaders, Jaffa’s history is marked by turbulence. Bargaining still takes place in Old Jaffa, a draw for tourists. See the Clock Tower in the central square, the Jaffa Museum (first constructed during the Crusades and exhibiting artifacts from area digs), Kikar Kedumin (formerly Tel Aviv’s red light district, but now an artsy place with restaurants and gift shops), and the port marina with its abundance of houseboats and restaurants. Next we’ll enjoy a walking tour of Neve Tzedek. These beautifully restored houses and streets preserve the romance of the early days of Jewish urban settlement. The neighborhood was nicknamed "Little Paris" because of its eye-opening architectural innovations. Today, the most outstanding site is the Suzanne Delal Centre, a bustling dance and theater complex. In July, 2003, UNESCO proclaimed the "White City," the unique urban and historical fabric of Tel Aviv, as a World Cultural Heritage site. Walk along Rothschild Boulevard, one of the White City's main concentrations, and view the architectural styles of the 1930s – most notably the International, or Bauhaus, style, telling the story of Tel Aviv from its early years till today. This is a wonderful opportunity to savor the experience of life, past and present, in the first Hebrew city.Afterwards we will visit Rabin Square, where Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated. Walk in his final footsteps and discuss the impact of this event on the State of Israel. End the day at the Azrieli Towers with a short film about the founding of the city and observatory.

Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at David Intercontinental.

Day 9
Tel Aviv
Airport meet and assist/transfer with private vehicle and driver. Depart from Tel Aviv international airport - end of itinerary.