Jerusalem 5 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Old City Exploration

  • Arrival: Ben Gurion Airport is the primary airport serving Jerusalem. You can either arrange a private transfer or take a taxi to your accommodation.

  • Accommodation: Consider staying at The American Colony Hotel (high-end), Abraham Hostel Jerusalem (mid-range) or The Inbal Jerusalem Hotel (upscale).

  • Breakfast: Start your day with a traditional Israeli breakfast at your hotel.

  • Activities: Visit the Old City of Jerusalem, including the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Dome of the Rock. Remember to dress modestly.

  • Lunch: Enjoy falafel or shawarma at Machneyuda Market or Abu Shukri Druze Restaurant.

  • Dinner: Dine at one of Jerusalem’s Michelin-starred restaurants, such as Mashya or Atlas.

  • Evening: Walk around the vibrant Mahane Yehuda Market, try some street food, and soak up the local atmosphere.

Day 2: Modern Jerusalem & Mount Scopus

  • Breakfast: Another day of exploring starts with breakfast at your hotel.

  • Activities: Visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, Israel Museum (Shrine of the Book and Billy Rose Art Garden), and Mount Scopus for panoramic views of Jerusalem.

  • Lunch: Have lunch at the Israel Museum’s cafeteria or nearby Mazeh 63.

  • Dinner: Dine at Azura, located in the Ein Karem neighborhood.

Day 3: Bethlehem & Dead Sea

  • Breakfast: Start early and have breakfast at your hotel.

  • Activities: Take a day trip to Bethlehem (birthplace of Jesus) and the Dead Sea. You can either rent a car or join a guided tour. Remember to bring swimwear for floating in the Dead Sea!

  • Lunch: Have lunch at a local restaurant in Bethlehem.

  • Dinner: Return to Jerusalem and have dinner at home or try a different restaurant from Day 1.

Day 4: Mount of Olives & Yemin Moshe

  • Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

  • Activities: Spend the day exploring the Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, and Dominus Flevit. Walk down to the Kidron Valley and visit the tombs. In the afternoon, stroll around the picturesque Yemin Moshe neighborhood.

  • Lunch: Have lunch at a restaurant in the Yemin Moshe or German Colony area.

  • Dinner: Dine at one of the many excellent restaurants in the Mamilla Avenue area.

Day 5: Free Day & Departure

  • Breakfast: Have your final Israeli breakfast at your hotel.

  • Activities: Spend your last day exploring any areas you may have missed, shopping for souvenirs, or simply relaxing.

  • Lunch: Enjoy a leisurely lunch in the city center.

  • Departure: Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your flight home.