Known as being one of the most cosmopolitan countries in the Middle East, Israel is steeped in history. In Jerusalem, a city where multiple religions collide, you’ll find biblical places intertwined with Islamic and Jewish heritage.
Floating in the Dead Sea is a must-do on your trip to Israel as well as ascending to the top of Masada, an ancient fortification before its violent destruction as Jewish patriots attempted to fight off the Roman army. In bustling Tel Aviv you’ll find beaches and a city atmosphere that lends itself well to the climate. Promenades and beaches are alongside cafes and markets as well as being the hub of Israel’s gay culture.
Israel is a tiny country – roughly the same size as Wales or South Africa’s Kruger Park. It may be small, but in cultural and historic terms it’s a place of vast significance.
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From 8 days - Tailor-made from £3500Israel may be a tiny country but there’s so much to see. Naturally, Israel’s historic importance is a major draw. This is where the three major monotheistic religions collide. Israel is also the gay capital of the Middle East. Tel...View ItineraryGay Group Trip: Israeli History, Heritage And Pride
From 11 days - Tailor-made from £5335Israel is the same size as Wales. It’s not a big country but it’s packed with culture and history. The three major monotheistic religions converge in Jerusalem. There are so many biblical ruins to see it can overwhelming. On this...View ItineraryGay Group Trip: Luxury Israel
From 9 days - Tailor-made from £5355Discover the cultural riches of the holy land on a luxury gay group trip. You’ll be staying in the best 5-star accommodation throughout. A travel concierge will accompany you throughout the trip, and you’ll benefit from the knowledge of expert...View Itinerary
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Group TripGay Group Trip: Israeli History, Heritage And Pride
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- 8th June 2022
Israel is the same size as Wales. It’s not a big country but it’s packed with culture and history. The three major monotheistic religions converge in Jerusalem. There are so many biblical ruins to see it can overwhelming. On this...
Group TripPopular ChoiceGay Group Trip: Israel Explorer
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- 16th October 2022
Israel is one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Although it’s no bigger than Wales, in cultural terms it’s a giant. Jerusalem is the capital of the three great monotheistic religions. It’s a city buzzing with life, and...
Tailor-MadeLuxury Israel
Israel may be a tiny country but there’s so much to see. Naturally, Israel’s historic importance is a major draw. This is where the three major monotheistic religions collide. Israel is also the gay capital of the Middle East. Tel...
Tailor-MadeTel Aviv City Break
Explore historic gay Tel Aviv on this city break. Stay at one of our handpicked hotels, enjoy the beaches and cafe culture that Tel Aviv is famous for and explore the history of the old town of Jaffa. The cosmopolitan...
Tailor-MadeExplore Israel
This seven-day itinerary allows you to explore the best of Israel. A picturesque country, steeped in history, you’ll visit some of the most well-known sites on earth, as well as getting to swim in the Dead Sea. In Jerusalem you’ll...
Group TripPopular ChoiceGay Group Trip: Israel And Jordan Explorer
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- 16th October 2022
- 2nd June 2022
Join this gay Israel group trip to discover one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Although it’s no bigger than Wales, in cultural terms it’s a giant. Jerusalem is the capital of the three great monotheistic religions. It’s...
Group TripGay Group Trip: Israel And Tel Aviv Gay Pride
More and more tourists are flocking to Israel each year. It’s the most liberal and cosmopolitan country in the Middle East, and it has the best gay scene in the region. Israel has an unrivalled cultural heritage, as it’s the...
Group TripGay Group Trip: Israel Adventure
Discover the Holy Land in style on this gay group trip. From the Dead Sea to Galilee and The Jordan Valley, you’ll see the great historical sites. Israel arguably has more major historical relics than any other country. This is,...
Group TripCulture And HistoryGay Group Trip: Israel and Jordan Culture And Heritage
Israel is the spiritual and cultural capital of the three great monotheistic religions. It was taken over by the major empires: Roman, Ottoman and British. It drew the Crusaders from Europe. So much of the history of the last two...
Group TripGay Group Trip: Luxury Israel
Discover the cultural riches of the holy land on a luxury gay group trip. You’ll be staying in the best 5-star accommodation throughout. A travel concierge will accompany you throughout the trip, and you’ll benefit from the knowledge of expert...
Tailor-MadeIsrael and Jordan including Petra
This eight-day itinerary allows you to explore the best of Israel as well as visiting one of the new seven wonders of the world, Petra in Jordan. Israel is a picturesque country, steeped in history and you’ll visit some of...
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Getting to Israel
Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport is the country's major international airport. It is the closest to both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. If you are travelling to the beach in Eilat then you will find a smaller regional airport too. The journey time between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem is about an hour and can be made by both car, taxi, bus or by train.
General Information
A country rich in culture and history which also has a modern up and coming side to it. Tel Aviv is a thriving city, with lots to do and see. The centre has plenty going on and is only a short drive away from the beach. Explore this vibrant city which is known as the ‘White City’ due to the colour of the buildings.
Jerusalem is only a short drive away from Tel Aviv. Take a city tour here and get a feel for the history which still feels present in the streets. For the best city views, head to Mount of Olives where you will be rewarded with a panoramic picture of Jerusalem’s skyline.
Head to Mount Zion to visit King David’s tomb, the room of the last supper and the Dormition Abbey. The list of things to do and see is endless!
A trip to Israel isn’t complete without a trip to the dead sea. The high salt concentration means that you float on the surface of the water.
What Everyone Does In Israel
Most people stay in Tel Aviv from where you can use this as your pivot point as it is easy to get to and from places. Explore both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in one trip!
What Some People Do In Israel
Add on a trip to Petra in Jordan into your itinerary as it is relatively close to Jerusalem. Experience the beautiful architecture chiselled out of the pink-hued cliffs.
What No One Else Does In Israel
Since Israel is filled with many archaeological sites why not see them from above? Paragliding in Israel is becoming more popular and is a great way to see the ruins.
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