Jerusalem Israel 6 Day Itinerary

Jerusalem 6-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Old City Exploration

  • Check-in at Mamilla Hotel or The Prima Royale Jerusalem Hotel, centrally located for easy access to major attractions.
  • Start your day with a traditional Israeli breakfast at Café Bistrot or Aroma Espresso Bar.
  • Visit the Western Wall, one of the most significant sites in Judaism, and spend some time reflecting at this ancient structure.
  • Walk through the Cardo - a rebuilt Roman street from the Byzantine period.
  • Explore the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a significant Christian site marking the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
  • End your day with a sunset view at the Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem’s Old City. Have dinner at Machneyuda, a popular restaurant offering modern Israeli cuisine in the Machane Yehuda Market area.

Day 2: Modern Jerusalem & Yad Vashem

  • Start your day with breakfast at Breakfast Republic.
  • Visit the Israel Museum, home to a number of important art and archaeology collections, including the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Model of Second Temple Period Jerusalem.
  • Continue to Yad Vashem, Israel’s official memorial to the Holocaust. Allow ample time to explore this moving and educational site.
  • For lunch, try Machiya Restaurant in the German Colony neighborhood.
  • In the afternoon, visit Knesset, Israel’s parliament building, or take a stroll around the Sacher Park.
  • Dinner can be enjoyed at Lina Hummusiyya, known for its delicious hummus dishes.

Day 3: Tel Aviv Day Trip

  • Take an early train or bus to Tel Aviv (approximately 1 hour).
  • Spend the morning exploring the Carmel Market and Jaffa Port.
  • Have lunch at Abu Hassan, a famous falafel and hummus eatery in Jaffa.
  • Afternoon can be spent relaxing on Tel Aviv’s beautiful beaches or visiting the Bauhaus Architecture Center to learn about modernist architecture.
  • Return to Jerusalem for dinner at a local favorite, Hachapot Hayehudi.

Day 4: Bethlehem Day Trip

  • Take a taxi or rent a car and head to Bethlehem (approximately 30 minutes).
  • Visit the Church of the Nativity - traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus.
  • Explore Manger Square and the surrounding market.
  • Return to Jerusalem for dinner at Mazada Restaurant in the Machane Yehuda Market, offering a wide variety of Middle Eastern dishes.

Day 5: Mount Herzl & Emek Refaim

  • After breakfast at your hotel, visit Mount Herzl to see the Yitzhak Rabin Tomb, Military Cemetery, and Israel’s official memorial for its fallen soldiers.
  • Head to Emek Refaim valley for lunch at HaCarmel or Burger Hanegev.
  • In the afternoon, explore the Yemin Moshe neighborhood and enjoy a scenic view of Jerusalem from the Sacher Park.
  • Dinner can be enjoyed at Naha’at Binyamin in the charming neighborhood of Yemin Moshe.

Day 6: Free Day & Departure

  • Spend your final day exploring any remaining sights, shopping for souvenirs in the Machane Yehuda Market, or relaxing at a local café like Café Kneset.
  • Have a farewell dinner at a restaurant of your choice before departing Jerusalem.
  • Safe travels!