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Israel · Planned by Traveland

Israel, from the Old City of Jerusalem to the shores of the Dead Sea

Traveland designs personal journeys across Israel, from the Old City of Jerusalem and the beaches of Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea, the Galilee and the Negev Desert, and handles every detail from the first conversation to your flight home. We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, planning trips since 1978 as a member of the Signature Travel Network.

Since 1978Family-owned and operated

Signature Travel NetworkMember agency

Orange & BridgeportTwo Connecticut offices

Every detail handledFlights, hotels, cruises and tours

The regions

Where should you go in Israel?

Israel is small enough to drive from the Galilee to the Red Sea in a day, yet holds thousands of years of history, Mediterranean beaches and desert landscapes. Your advisor helps you choose where to stay and arranges private guides who bring each site to life.

Rooftops and domes of the Old City of Jerusalem

Jerusalem

The Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Tower of David and the Israel Museum.

The old port and stone houses of Jaffa on the Mediterranean

Tel Aviv and Jaffa

Mediterranean beaches, the Bauhaus buildings of the White City, a celebrated dining scene and the old port of Jaffa.

White salt formations along the turquoise shore of the Dead Sea

The Dead Sea

The lowest place on land, where you float in mineral-rich water, with Masada and the oasis of Ein Gedi nearby.

A waterfall pouring into a clear pool among green trees in northern Israel

The Galilee and the North

The Sea of Galilee, Nazareth and Capernaum, with the waterfalls of the Golan and the wineries of the Upper Galilee.

Bedouin hosts serving tea to a guest in a carpeted tent

The Negev and Eilat

Bedouin hospitality, the vast Ramon Crater and Red Sea snorkeling in Eilat at the southern tip of the country.

Ancient stones, Mediterranean light and stories at every turn.

One advisor to shape every day around you.

Experiences

How would you like to experience Israel?

Every journey begins with what matters most to you.

The golden Dome of the Rock framed by stone arches

Sacred Sites

Places at the heart of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, visited with expert guides who share their history.

A woman walking along salt formations at the Dead Sea

Dead Sea Wellness

Mineral mud, spa rituals and an easy float in the salt-rich waters of the Dead Sea.

Modern towers and a pedestrian bridge in Tel Aviv at dusk

City Life

Markets, galleries, beachfront promenades and restaurants in Tel Aviv, the city that never sleeps.

The Old City of Jerusalem at sunset with church towers and domes

History and Archaeology

Masada, Caesarea and the City of David, with layers of history from biblical times to today.

Working with Traveland

What is it like to plan Israel with Traveland?

01

A conversation

Tell us how you like to travel, who is coming, and what you hope to feel. There is no charge to begin.

02

An itinerary made for you

Your advisor designs the route, hotels, transfers and experiences, then refines them with you.

03

Every detail handled

Flights, stays, cruises and tours are arranged, so you can focus on enjoying the journey.

Timing

When is the best time to visit Israel?

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons in Israel. Summer is hot, especially at the Dead Sea and in Eilat, and winter brings cool, rainy days in Jerusalem and the north.

Spring

March to May brings wildflowers in the Galilee, warm days and comfortable touring.

Summer

Hot and dry, with long beach days in Tel Aviv and early starts for sightseeing.

Autumn

September to November brings pleasant temperatures and the season of the Jewish High Holidays.

Winter

Cool and sometimes rainy in Jerusalem, mild by the Dead Sea and warm in Eilat.

Questions

Questions travelers ask about Israel

March to May and September to November offer comfortable weather for touring. Summer is hot, and winter brings some rain in Jerusalem and the north.

Eight to ten days allows time for Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea and the Galilee. Add a few days for the Negev or Eilat. We plan private guides and drivers so each day flows easily.

Nonstop flights from the New York area to Tel Aviv take about 10 to 11 hours. We arrange the flights and your transfers on arrival.

Conditions can change quickly. We review the current U.S. State Department travel advisory with you before you commit, watch it closely until you return, and plan with flexible arrangements where possible.

Yes. We arrange private guides for Jewish heritage, Christian pilgrimage and multigenerational family trips, including bar and bat mitzvah celebrations.

U.S. citizens can generally visit without a visa but need an ETA-IL electronic travel authorization before departure. Entry rules change, so we confirm the current requirements for your trip.

We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, with offices at 564 Racebrook Road in Orange (203-929-6000) and 4270 Main Street in Bridgeport (203-371-1114).

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    Orange
    564 Racebrook Road, Orange, CT 06477
    203-929-6000

    Bridgeport
    4270 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606
    203-371-1114

    Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
    info@traveland.net

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