day by day itinerary
November 9-15, 2026
Pre-Trip
Shalom Yisrael! Welcome to Israel. Welcome HOME!
We highly recommend you take advantage of an early arrival of your choosing, at least 1-2 nights or more depending on your preference. Activities will be custom-designed and hotels arranged for this pre-trip experience. The cost for the pre-trip may be an additional $600-$1500 or more depending on the number of days and activities planned.
Guests arrive per schedule. Limited airport transportation will be provided based on guest arrival. Once you have checked in to your hotel, enjoy your time in Tel Aviv. You may visit the beautiful beaches, stroll through Old Yaffa, shop and eat at Carmel Market or visit one of the many museums. We will be on hand to assist with your planning.
Our trip officially begins on Monday, November 9 at 8:30 am at Ben Gurion Airport.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Day 1
Monday
For guests arriving today**: Shalom Yisrael! Welcome to Israel. Welcome HOME!
Our air-conditioned motorcoach and professional guide will meet us as we begin our very busy day. A boxed breakfast will be provided.
Our time centers around the sobering memorials to the October 7 attack. You will spend some introspective moments at the NOVA festival site to appreciate the personal stories that pay tribute to the young men and women who lost their lives here. We will also visit the town of Sderot and its awe-inspiring memorial to its fallen.
We then journey North to the Gallilee with some sightseeing on the way.
**Guests travelling to Israel must plan to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport by 8 AM this morning. Those already in Israel should meet our group at the airport no later than 8:30 am.
Overnight: Ayala Nature Reserve, Upper Gallilee
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included and optional experiences
Let's Tailgate
Welcome Dinner
Included with your trip
Day 2
Tuesday
Our day begins with an adventurous ATV ride in the Golan.
Next we travel to the mystical city of Tzfat for a walking tour. Then you will have plenty of leisure time to eat lunch at one of the many food vendors and visit the numerous art galleries, or maybe the whiskey distillery or wine shops? You will also have the opportunity to visit the Aryeh Mikvah and taken a quick dunk in it's cold waters!
Then it is off to the holy city, Jerusalem.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals
Breakfast
Day 3
Wednesday
Today we spend the day with a walking tour of the fabulous Old City of Jerusalem. We will visit the Kotel (the Wailing Wall), the Kotel tunnel, as well as underground Jerusalem.
You will have time to enjoy lunch on your own at one of the many vendors.
After this full day of touring you will have the opportunity to explore Jerusalem on your own. Perhaps some shopping at Mamilla Mall, Ben Yehuda Street and the Machane Yehuda marketplace.
Jerusalem has many excellent restaurants to choose from for your free evening.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals
Breakfast
Day 4
Thursday
Today we rise early and hike 1500 ft upward to the top of Masada. (A cable car is available for those who do not wish to climb). Masada is the historic mountain fortress, built by Herod the Great as a refuge. It boasts panoramic views of the Dead Sea, Jordan, and the Judean desert. While atop this wonder, we will tour its ruins and learn of the tragic story of this inhabitants.
After our decent by cable car, we will enjoy lunch before visiting the Dead Sea. Cover yourself in mud and float in the mineral-rich water.
We then venture to Eretz B'reshit for a one-of-a-kind dinner hosted by none other than Abraham. Enjoy a camel ride to his welcoming tents followed by a delicious meal. We then return to Jerusalem.
Thursday nights are hopping and lively at Machane Yehuda when the bars open and the market is full of both young and not so young enjoying the end of the work week!
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Friday
After breakfast we begin our day with a fully guided tour of the world-renowned Holocaust Museum, Yad Vashem, A short hike follows to Har Herzl Cemetery to visit the gravesites of Israel’s soldiers, past leaders, and of course, Theodore Herzl.
Afterward, you will have the afternoon free to eat and shop and prepare for Shabbat.
We will experience an energetic and meaningful Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel before our delicious Shabbat dinner.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Let's Tailgate
Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel and Shabbat Dinner
Included with your tour
Day 6
Saturday: Shabbat
Enjoy Shabbat in the Holy City and relax! Breakfast is at your leisure and included at our hotel.
We will meet for a group Shabbat lunch.
Feel free to sleep-in, relax by the pool, have a leisurely stroll through the streets of the Old City, or attend services at one of the many synagogues throughout the city.
Explore the city and its restaurants even more during your free evening in Jerusalem.
Overnight: Jerusalem
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7
Sunday
After breakfast and hotel check-out, our final day centers around a hands-on experience at the IDF training center: Caliber 3. You will learn tactical skills from IDF soldiers and have some target practice with live ammunition.
After our farewell dinner, we head to our final destination: Ben Gurion Airport.
For guests returning home, airport transportation is included. For guests who wish to stay longer, we are happy to help make hotel and transportation arrangements for you, but these will be at your own cost.
We say l'hitraot! Goodbye for now! Come back again on another fantastic TAILGATE tour!
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Israel | Your Journey Begins
Uncover the wonders of Israel, from the ancient streets of Jerusalem to the beaches of Tel Aviv, to the serene beauty of the Galilee and everything in between. Imagine exploring the historic ruins of Masada, and soaking in the healing waters of the Dead Sea. This is your Israel and it's waiting for you.
Meals (formal trip)
7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches,
4 Dinners
Activity Level
High 🔥
Notes:
The itinerary is subject to change based on current conditions. The substituted activity will be comparable.
Meals in the itinerary are kosher.
Activities and meals listed in the itinerary are included in the cost unless otherwise noted.
Alcoholic beverages are not included with meals unless indicated.
Hotel rooms are based on double occupancy. Single supplements are available for an additional cost.
Optional activities have an additional cost.
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