35 days in Israel Itinerary

At the northern extreme of the Red Sea sits Eilat, a resort town popular with domestic and international tourists.

Eilat is known for wildlife, zoos & aquariums, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: observe the fascinating underwater world at Underwater Observatory Marine Park, make a trip to Ammerm columns, head outdoors with Sea and Desert Adventures, and explore the stunning scenery at Red Canyon.

To see where to stay and more tourist information, use the Eilat sightseeing planner.

Tel Aviv to Eilat is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Tel Aviv in December, you will find days in Eilat are a bit warmer (27°C), and nights are about the same (14°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to drive to Mitspe Ramon.

Founded in 1951, the small desert town of Mitspe Ramon overlooks the Ramon Crater, a massive 40 km (24 mi) long dip in the Negev desert, created by erosion and notable for its interesting rock formations.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Mitspe Ramon: Ein Yahav (Porat Ein Yahav & Just Aloe Visitor Center) and Moa Winery (in Tsofar). Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Ramon Crater, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, take an in-depth tour of Ben-Gurion Hut, and explore the stunning scenery at Avdat National Park.

To find maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Mitspe Ramon planning tool.

You can drive from Eilat to Mitspe Ramon in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Eilat in December; daily highs in Mitspe Ramon reach 20°C and lows reach 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Beersheba.

Beersheba also spelled Beer-Sheva is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel. Explore Beersheba's surroundings by going to Arad (Fine Art & Doll Museum, Adi Miraro Jewelry, &more), Masada National Park (in Masada) and Vidor Center - A window to Arava agriculture (in Hazeva). Spend the 19th (Sat) exploring nature at Bet Guvrin-Maresha National Park. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at En Gedi Nature Reserve, explore the ancient world of Shivta, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Negev Zoo, and cruise along Route 227.

For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Beersheba day trip planner.

You can drive from Mitspe Ramon to Beersheba in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can travel to Jerusalem.

Few places in the world boast such a long history and such a rich multiethnic culture as Jerusalem, a city sacred to Jews, Muslims, and Christians.

Get out of town with these interesting Jerusalem side-trips: Tel Aviv (Under 1000 Art Gallery, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, &more) and Jaffa (Montefiore Winery & Jaffa Old City). On the 26th (Sat), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Western Wall Tunnels, steep yourself in history at Mt of Olives, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Old City of Jerusalem.

To see photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Jerusalem trip itinerary planning app.

Getting from Beersheba to Jerusalem by car takes about 1.5 hours. In December in Jerusalem, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to travel to Safed.

The birthplace of the Kabbalah movement, Safed boasts a mystical and spiritual heritage as one of the country's four holy cities.

Change things up with these side-trips from Safed: Sea of Galilee (in Tiberias), Ramot Naftali (Naaman Winery & 3 Vines Winery) and Migdal (Mount Arbel & Magdala). And it doesn't end there: stroll through Hula Nature Reserve, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of the Primacy of Peter, take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of the Multiplication, and make a trip to The Old City of Safed.

To see other places to visit, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read Safed holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Jerusalem to Safed takes 2.5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Safed are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can drive to Haifa.

A picturesque city in the north of the country, Haifa combines history and appearances to create an interesting and relaxing destination.

Venture out of the city with trips to Nazareth (The Ancient Bathhouse, The Church of the Annunciation, &more), Tel Yodfat (in Yodfat) and The Grottos at Rosh HaNiqra (in Kefar Rosh HaNiqra). There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at The Baha'i Gardens, don't miss a visit to Louis Promenade, see the interesting displays at National Park Beit Alfa - Bet Alfa Synagogue National Park, and wander the streets of Akko Old Town.

To find maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Haifa road trip tool.

Drive from Safed to Haifa in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. January in Haifa sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to drive back home.