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A Holy Land and Israel vacation package from Fond Travels includes round-trip flights on major airlines, hotels in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea, private transfers, and guided touring of Jerusalem's Old City, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee and Masada in one reservation. To book from the US, call a real travel expert 24/7 at +1 (323) 800 6001, tell us your dates, church or group affiliation if any, and the sites that matter most, and we will build and price the whole journey on one call.

Israel and the Palestinian territories hold the places at the heart of Judaism, Christianity and Islam within an area roughly the size of New Jersey, so a single week can cover the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa, Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea. Hebrew and Arabic are official, English is widely spoken, and the currency is the new Israeli shekel (ILS).

Why the Holy Land for your vacation

For many travelers, this is the trip of a lifetime rather than an ordinary vacation. Jerusalem's walled Old City contains the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Dome of the Rock within a few hundred yards of each other, with the Mount of Olives and Gethsemane just across the Kidron Valley. To the north, Nazareth, Capernaum and the Mount of Beatitudes ring the Sea of Galilee, and Bethlehem lies a short drive south of Jerusalem in the West Bank, visited with a licensed local guide. Add Tel Aviv's beaches, Caesarea's Roman ruins, Masada at sunrise and the Dead Sea, and the itinerary satisfies pilgrims, history lovers and beach seekers alike.

What's included in a Holy Land package

Every package is customized to your faith tradition, pace and interests. A typical itinerary includes:

  • Round-trip flights on major airlines, nonstop from New York and other East Coast gateways or with one connection
  • Hotels in Jerusalem, Galilee, Tel Aviv and the Dead Sea, from Christian guesthouses and kibbutz hotels to four- and five-star properties from well-known brands and independent operators
  • Private transfers and air-conditioned touring vehicle with a licensed English-speaking guide
  • Guided visits to the Old City, Mount of Olives, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Sea of Galilee boat ride, Jordan River, Masada and the Dead Sea, with entrance fees included
  • Breakfast and dinner included at most pilgrimage-style hotels, or breakfast only at city hotels
  • Travel protection and a single US-based point of contact before and during the trip

Pricing depends on season, hotel level and group size, so call for current pricing on your dates. Many travelers extend to Petra and Jordan or Egypt for a wider biblical journey.

Best time to visit the Holy Land

Israel has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Spring, from March to May, and fall, from September to November, are the most comfortable seasons, with highs in the 70s and low 80s Fahrenheit in Jerusalem. Jerusalem sits at about 2,500 feet and is cooler than the coast, while the Dead Sea and Galilee can exceed 100°F in July and August. Winter brings rain to Jerusalem but pleasant days at the Dead Sea. Easter, Passover, Christmas and the fall Jewish holidays bring the largest crowds and highest hotel demand. Israel is on UTC+2 with summer daylight saving, seven hours ahead of US Eastern Time.

Where to stay: areas and resort styles

Where you stay shapes the rhythm of a Holy Land trip, and most itineraries move between two or three bases.

  • Jerusalem: hotels near the Old City walls, in the German Colony or along King George Street, with Christian guesthouses inside the walls for pilgrims
  • Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee: lakeside hotels, kibbutz guesthouses and pilgrim centers on the shore, convenient for Nazareth, Capernaum and the Golan
  • Tel Aviv and Jaffa: beachfront high-rises and boutique hotels near the promenade, markets and nightlife
  • Dead Sea: spa resorts at Ein Bokek with private beaches, mineral pools and treatments
  • Bethlehem: guesthouses and hotels near Manger Square for travelers who want to spend a night in the West Bank

Things to do in the Holy Land

  • Walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and pray at the Western Wall at sunset
  • View the Old City from the Mount of Olives, then visit Gethsemane and the Garden Tomb
  • Enter the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and the Shepherds' Fields at Beit Sahour
  • Take a wooden boat across the Sea of Galilee and visit Capernaum, Tabgha and the Mount of Beatitudes
  • Renew baptismal vows at the Jordan River and see the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth
  • Ride the cable car up Masada at dawn, then float in the Dead Sea
  • Explore Yad Vashem and the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Israel Museum, then wander Jaffa's old port and Tel Aviv's beaches

Getting there from the US

Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv has nonstop flights from New York, Newark, Boston, Miami and other East Coast gateways, with eastbound flight times of roughly 10 to 11 hours; from the West Coast, expect roughly 14 to 15 hours nonstop or a one-stop routing through Europe. US passport holders can visit for up to 90 days without a visa, but Israel now requires an electronic travel authorization before departure, so verify current requirements before travel. Passports should be valid for six months beyond your trip. Because conditions in the region can change, we monitor the US State Department advisory and airline schedules for every client.

Who this package suits

This package is designed for church groups and pilgrims of every denomination, and for couples and families who want to experience biblical history together. Seniors are among our most frequent Holy Land travelers, and we plan gentle pacing and minimal walking on request; ask about our senior travel reservations. Congregations and seminaries rely on our group travel flights for coordinated departures and shared guides. Solo travelers can join guided departures, and anyone wanting a restful overnight flight can request business class quotes.

How booking by phone works

  1. Call +1 (323) 800 6001 any time and tell us your dates, departure city, group size and the sites you most want to visit.
  2. Your expert checks flights, hotels and guide availability, proposes a day-by-day route and prices it.
  3. Review the itinerary and total cost, then confirm with secure payment by phone.
  4. Receive e-tickets, hotel confirmations and touring details by email, with 24/7 support while you travel.

Plan it online

Prefer to begin in writing? Send your dates and interests through our vacation request form and a Holy Land specialist will respond with a proposal.

Why book by phone with Fond Travels

Fond Travels is an independent US travel agency in Woodbridge, Virginia. Real travel experts answer 24/7, understand the needs of pilgrims and church groups, and personally handle changes and questions before and during your journey. We are rated 4.8 of 5 with 2,200+ Google reviews, and every package is priced transparently on one call.

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Holy Land & Israel Vacation Packages: frequently asked questions

March through May and September through November offer mild temperatures for walking tours in Jerusalem and Galilee. Winter is cooler with some rain, and summer is very hot at the Dead Sea and Galilee, though manageable with early starts.

Nonstop flights from New York, Newark, Boston or Miami to Tel Aviv take roughly 10 to 11 hours. From the West Coast, expect roughly 14 to 15 hours nonstop or a one-stop routing through Europe.

US passport holders can visit for up to 90 days without a visa, but an electronic travel authorization is now required before departure. Passports should be valid for six months, and rules can change, so verify before travel.

Pilgrimage packages usually include breakfast and dinner at the hotel, which simplifies touring days. Independent travelers in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem often prefer breakfast only, leaving evenings open for restaurants and markets.

Yes, especially for families sharing their faith. Children enjoy the Galilee boat ride, floating in the Dead Sea, the Masada cable car and Tel Aviv's beaches. We pace itineraries with shorter touring days for young travelers.

Very much so. Many of our Holy Land travelers are seniors. We plan gentle daily schedules, hotels with elevators, air-conditioned vehicles and guides who accommodate mobility needs, and we can skip steep sites like Masada's trail.

Conditions can change, so we monitor the US State Department advisory and airline operations for every booking. Tourist areas have strong security, and licensed guides know which routes and sites are appropriate on any given day.

The currency is the new Israeli shekel and cards are widely accepted. Tipping guides and drivers is customary on tours, and restaurants expect around ten to fifteen percent unless service is already included.

Book six to nine months ahead for Easter, Christmas, Passover and the fall holidays, and for church groups needing many rooms together. Individual travelers in shoulder seasons can often book three months out.

Call +1 (323) 800 6001 any time. A travel expert will check flights, hotels and guide availability for your dates, build a day-by-day itinerary, confirm with secure payment and email your complete travel documents.