An Unforgettable Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tour to Israel

We have literally toured thousands of people all across Israel! Every trip is different because we believe you deserve to be in control of what you see and do.

While that’s true, most people still ask us for suggestions. So I asked my travel consultants to put together a DREAM sample itinerary, a highlight reel of how to experience Israel.

Here is a sample itinerary to help you imagine what your tour could be like:

Day 1: Arrival

Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport, where a luxury vehicle will bring you to your hotel. The rest of the day is leisure time.

Day 2: Tel Aviv and Jaffa

Visit Old Jaffa’s famous flea market and historic port. Then head to Independence Hall and the Tel Aviv Innovation Center to learn why Israel is called the “Startup Nation.” Slow down in Shuk HaCarmel’s open-air market and end the day at the Ayalon Institute to learn how the Israeli Defense Forces began.

Day 3: The Coast of Israel

Explore Caesarea, a 2,000-year-old Roman city. Ascend Mt. Carmel for a breathtaking view of Haifa Bay and the stunning Bahá'í Gardens. Finish the day in the Old City of Acre and rappel down the beautifully colored cliffs.

Day 4: Golan Heights Tour

Enjoy breakfast overlooking the Sea of Galilee, followed by a tour of the Golan Heights. Gain a better understanding of Syria’s geopolitical situation while off-roading in a Jeep. The kids will visit the De Karina Chocolate Factory while you enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery.

Day 5: Hot Air Balloon and Jerusalem

Have a picnic breakfast in the Jezreel Valley before soaring in a hot air balloon ride. Visit the mystical city of Tzfat, one of the four holy cities, then drive to Jerusalem for a welcome drink at the Mount of Olives.

Day 6: The Game

A “secret agent” gives you a dossier detailing your mission. Over the next two hours, you’ll follow a map through Jerusalem as perfectly camouflaged actors walk the streets beside you, trying either to help or hinder your success. Work together, solve riddles, and think outside the box to complete this fun, mysterious, and highly engaging game.

After lunch, you’ll be deeply moved at the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Yad Vashem. Then, discover why the Israeli Defense Forces are called the “most moral army” in the world as you train with IDF Special Forces in a real shooting adventure.

End the day with the Herzl Vision Experience, an interactive tour of Herzl’s dream, teaching you about the history of Zionism.

Day 7: Camel Ride and Dead Sea

Take a short camel ride in the Judean Desert before relaxing with Abraham and his family in their tent, enjoying traditional Hebrew hospitality. A scenic drive along the Dead Sea and Judean Mountains brings you to an oasis in the desert, a place mentioned several times in the Book of Psalms.

Then head to Masada to learn why this ancient hilltop fortress is such an important symbol for Israel today. Finally, float on the shores of the Dead Sea, rejuvenated by the mineral-rich waters, or enjoy a private spa treatment.

Day 8: Bar Mitzvah Day

Take professional family photos at the Western Wall, the most sacred site in the world for the Jewish people. Celebrate your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah at the Robinson Arch, followed by a special presentation of The Soldier at the Wall.

The Bar or Bat Mitzvah lunch is followed by downtime or a scavenger hunt through Jerusalem, finding ancient artifacts and historical sites. It’s not only fun but also a walk through the incredible story of the Jewish people across the ages.

Day 9: Leisure

Enjoy some quiet, unstructured time to relax with your family and reflect on your tour.

Day 10: Return Home

Depart for Ben Gurion Airport for your flight home. You’ll be closer than ever to your family because of the memories you created and experienced together.