10 days in Israel & Bethlehem Itinerary

Called the "White City" thanks to the color of its World Heritage-listed architectural landmarks, Tel Aviv serves as Israel's modern and cosmopolitan second city.

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Venice, Italy to Tel Aviv is an approximately 7-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Israel Standard Time (IST) is 1 hour. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Venice in January, with highs in Tel Aviv at 20°C and lows at 13°C. You'll set off for Haifa on the 13th (Wed).

A picturesque city in the north of the country, Haifa combines history and appearances to create an interesting and relaxing destination.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Carmel National Park, Eva-Israeltours and My Israel Wine Tours. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Wed): let your taste buds guide you at My Israel Wine Tours, get insight into ancient worlds with Eva-Israeltours, stroll around Carmel National Park, appreciate the extensive heritage of The German Colony, then admire the natural beauty at The Baha'i Gardens, and finally hike along Hecht Park.

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You can drive from Tel Aviv to Haifa in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January in Haifa, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to drive to Acre.

Acre is a city in the northern coastal plain region of the Northern District, Israel at the northern extremity of Haifa Bay. Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bahai Gardens and Shrine and then view the masterpieces at Art 192.

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Acre is just a stone's throw from Haifa. January in Acre sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Tiberias.

On the shores of Lake Kinneret, a vacation in Tiberias offers plenty of water sports and biblical walks.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): do a tasting at Berenice Winery, then don't miss a visit to Kibbutz Degania Alef, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Tomb of Rabbi Meir, and finally don't miss a visit to Nabi Shu'ayb. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Domus Galilaeae, head outdoors with Ginosar Village, see the interesting displays at Yigal Alon Museum, soothe aching muscles at T-Pa Aheret, then make a trip to The Sephardic Synagogue of the Ari, and finally make a trip to The Ashkenazi HaAri Synagogue.

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Drive from Acre to Tiberias in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In January in Tiberias, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Jerusalem.

Few places in the world boast such a long history and such a rich multiethnic culture as Jerusalem, a city sacred to Jews, Muslims, and Christians.

On the 16th (Sat), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hurva Synagogue and then admire the masterpieces at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem.

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Traveling by car from Tiberias to Jerusalem takes 2 hours. In January, daytime highs in Jerusalem are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can take a bus to Bethlehem.

For many, Bethlehem needs no introduction.

Church of the Nativity has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 16th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of the Nativity.

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Traveling by bus from Jerusalem to Bethlehem takes an hour. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to take a bus to Jerusalem.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sat): wander the streets of Armenian Quarter and then get to know the fascinating history of Tayelet Haas Promenade. On the next day, take in the spiritual surroundings of The Jerusalem Archaeological Park, don't miss a visit to Tomb of the Virgin Mary, make a trip to Damascus Gate, steep yourself in history at Mt of Olives, then indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and finally take a stroll through Christian Quarter.

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Getting from Bethlehem to Jerusalem by bus takes about an hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Ein Bokek.

Sandwiched between the turquoise waters of evaporation pools and desert-like landscape, Ein Bokek features a strip of hotels and luxury resorts on the Israeli shore of the Dead Sea.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): contemplate the waterfront views at Bokek River and then relax and rejuvenate at Spa at Lot Spa Hotel.

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Traveling by car from Jerusalem to Ein Bokek takes 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Masada.

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Drive from Ein Bokek to Masada in an hour. You will leave for Mitspe Ramon on the 19th (Tue).

Founded in 1951, the small desert town of Mitspe Ramon overlooks the Ramon Crater, a massive 40 km (24 mi) long dip in the Negev desert, created by erosion and notable for its interesting rock formations.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Tue): push the limits with an extreme tour, revel in the low prices at Faran Natural Cosmetic, and then explore the striking landscape at Ramon Crater.

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Getting from Masada to Mitspe Ramon by car takes about 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in January, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to drive to Tel Aviv.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Tue): hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Wed): get in touch with nature with Let's Walk - Hike & Travel Israel with Omer Ziv, then kick back and relax at Jerusalem Beach, then stroll through Frishman Beach, and finally indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.

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Traveling by car from Mitspe Ramon to Tel Aviv takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to travel back home.