Tel Aviv, Israel 6 Day Itinerary
Tel Aviv, Israel 6-Day Itinerary (Markdown Format)
Day 1: Arrival & Orientation
- Check-in at your hotel. Recommended: The Brown TLV Hotel or Hotel Montefiore
- Drop off luggage and freshen up
- Visit Carmel Market, a bustling marketplace selling everything from fresh produce to spices, clothing, and souvenirs
- Lunch at Abu Hassan, famous for its hummus and falafel
- Stroll along Tayelet, the Tel Aviv beachfront promenade
- Dinner at Manta Ray or Yashinka Sushi Bar
- Evening at leisure, perhaps catch a sunset at Jaffa Port
Day 2: Historical Tel Aviv & Jaffa
- Breakfast at Mamela Bakery or Café Xoho
- Visit the White City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 4,000 Bauhaus buildings
- Explore Neve Tzedek, the city’s oldest neighborhood
- Lunch at Kubbeh Queen or Miznon
- Afternoon visit to Hachshara House Museum, a restored early 20th-century building showcasing the history of Jewish immigration and kibbutz life
- Dinner at HaKosem or Dallal
Day 3: Modern Tel Aviv & Art
- Breakfast at Café Xoho or Breaking Bread Bakery
- Visit The Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot
- Explore Florentin, Tel Aviv’s artsy, bohemian neighborhood
- Lunch at Abraxas or HaKosem
- Afternoon visit to Helena Rubinstein Pavilion for Contemporary Art
- Dinner at Mashya or Kitchen Market
Day 4: Day Trip to Jerusalem
- Early morning departure for Jerusalem (approx. 1 hour by train)
- Visit Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Dome of the Rock
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Jerusalem’s Old City
- Afternoon visit to Machane Yehuda Market or Yemin Moshe neighborhood
- Return to Tel Aviv in the evening
- Dinner at Café Biza or Lemon Tree Kitchen
Day 5: Beach & Nightlife
- Breakfast at Picknick Bakery or Café Levinsky 41
- Spend the day relaxing on one of Tel Aviv’s beautiful beaches (Gordon, Banana, or Hilton)
- Lunch at a beachside restaurant, such as Roei Kinneret or The Beach House
- Afternoon visit to the Eretz Israel Museum or Bahá’í World Centre
- Dinner at Manta Ray or HaSalon
- Evening out in Tel Aviv’s vibrant nightlife scene (Allenby Street, The Port)
Day 6: Last Minutes & Departure
- Breakfast at your hotel or a local café, such as Tmol Shilshom or Café Nana
- Last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Tel Aviv
- Departure from Ben Gurion International Airport (approx. 45 minutes by taxi)
Things to Know:
- Israel operates on Israel Standard Time, which is UTC+03:00 year-round
- Hebrew and Arabic are the official languages, but English is widely spoken in tourist areas
- Israeli currency is the New Israel Shekel (NIS) – exchange rates can be found at XE Currency Converter
- Taxis, Uber, and public transportation are readily available for getting around Tel Aviv
- Israeli cuisine is diverse and delicious, with a strong emphasis on fresh produce, hummus, falafel, and seafood
- Israel’s climate is Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers (June–August) and mild, rainy winters (December–February). The best time to visit Tel Aviv is from March to May or September to November for pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
- Check Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the latest travel advisories and safety information before your trip.
Enjoy your trip to Tel Aviv!