10 Rail Tours in Israel That You Shouldn't Miss

Get a better understanding of the Gaza-Israel conflict, the challenges and possible solutions. - Lookout points and historical sites along the northern Gaza-Israel border - Meet Israeli residents in communities on the border and speak by video or phone with a Gaza resident - Visit both an active Israeli Kibbutz, as well as a Palestinian village destroyed by the 1948 war - View up close a Gaza border crossing point - Take part in a special art project happening on the Gaza border wall - ‘Paths to Peace’ project

Inclusions: Meet a local Israeli resident, as well as a Gaza resident via phone/video

Exclusions: Transportation from Tel Aviv & back (Approx 50 ILS), Lunch (Approx 45 ILS)

Visit and explore Jerusalem as an individual traveler or as a family using sustainable and ecological transportation without compromising on your touring experience. On this tour, begin the journey through the 4000-year old history of Jerusalem. *Tour the highlights of Jerusalem Old City held most sacred by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. *Visit the Temple Mount to see the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque *Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Hall of the Last Supper *See the Western Wall and Tomb of King David, both sacred in Judaism

Inclusions: Local licensed tour guide, Round-trip train ticket from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem, Pass valid for local buses and Light Rail, 4-hour guided group tour of Jerusalem Old City, Map

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop off

Begin your day at the Tel Aviv Hahagana Train Station, receive your travel itinerary packet from our IsraelRail representative and you are all set to explore Akko on your own! Ride like the locals along the Mediterranean coast to one of the most ancient cities in Israel: the Old City of Akko. The train ride is a total of 1 hour and 40 minutes. Visiting Akko is a journey to a glorious past and a one-of-a-kind experience. The city’s fascinating historical heritage, a rare blend of East and West, authentic glimpses from the past, and unique mix of religious beliefs and remnants from different cultures, have all turned Akko into one of the most vital Ancient World cities. You will find the traces of a great many nations and religious movements ranging from the Canaanites, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Crusaders, the Mamluks, the Turks and the British. Self-Guided with an option for Audio Guide at Museums

Inclusions: Round-trip train ticket from Tel-Aviv to Akko, Pass valid for local buses in Akko, 5 Museum Tickets, Old Akko Market Tasting Card to try four unique dishes in the Old Akko Market, Itinerary and Map of Old City Akko

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The Jerusalem light rail spans the city, connecting history, conflict, people and differing narratives. It is a wonderful way to learn about the many facets of this city. We begin on Mount Herzl, the fist stop. We will visit the national cemetery and gain an understanding of the history of Israel. We continue on the light rail, pointing out the sites on the way, exiting at the the colorful Machane Yehuda market which we will tour and sample the street food. We continue on the rail, stopping at the center of town, Jaffa Street and King George Avenue, to get a sense of this historical and bustling area. We continue to the Damascus Gate Station, to visit both a Jewish Ultra-Orthodox neighborhood and the neighboring hub of the Arab section of the city at the Damascus Gate and Salah a Din Street. Here we will get a deep sense of the complexities of this multicultural city. We continue to the Arab and Jewish northern neighborhoods, asking the question: What unites us? What divides us?

Inclusions: Licensed and Engaging Tour Educator/Guide, Light Rail Pass

Exclusions: Lunch

See the pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and more on this guided, 3-day, small-group tour in Cairo. After visiting Egypt's capital city, travel to Luxor on a train to see the world's most famous open-air museum. Tour the Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple with the guide leading the way. Breakfast and lunch are provided each day. Two nights of accommodations on a sleeper train, plus all activities, and an Eilat hotel pickup is included

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Qualified Egyptologist guide

Exclusions: Border fees 65$ per person, visa to Egypt 60$ per person

Israel is fully accessible by public transportation! Ride the Israel Railway to Jerusalem. Once in the city use the Light Rail to hop on and off, stopping first at the Mahane Yehuda Market. In the afternoon jump on the Light Rail to the City Hall stop and join the City of David group tour starting from the Jaffa Gate.

Inclusions: Local licensed tour guide, Round-trip train ticket from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem, Pass valid for local buses and Light Rail, 3-hour guided group tour of the City of David, Map

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Visit and explore Jerusalem Old City as well as the Mahane Yehuda Market as an individual traveler or as a family using sustainable and ecological transportation without compromising on your touring experience.

Inclusions: 4-hour guided group tour of Jerusalem Old City, Local licensed tour guide, Pass valid for local buses and Light Rail, Round-trip train ticket from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem, Mahane Yehuda Market Dessert Tasting, Map

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Israel is fully accessible by public transportation! Ride the Israel Railway to Jerusalem. Once in the city use the Light Rail to hop on and off, stopping first at the Mahane Yehuda Market. In the afternoon jump on the Light Rail to the City Hall stop and join the Mount of Olives group tour starting from the Jaffa Gate.

Inclusions: Local licensed tour guide, Round-trip train ticket from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem, Pass valid for local buses and Light Rail, 3-hour guided group tour of the Mount of Olives, Map

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Visiting Akko is a journey through a glorious past and a one-of-a-kind experience. Akko is a port city in northwest Israel, on the Mediterranean coast. Explore the Hospitaller Citadel, visit the Turkish Bath and walk through the Templars’ Tunnel to the Mediterranean Sea. Akko is Self-Guided with an option for Audio Guide at Museums With your family and friends, continue to uncover the history and beauty of Akko with a bite to eat in the Old Akko Market. Use the tasting card in your travel itinerary packet to try some local dishes. Next, take the train to Haifa and join the 15:00 Bahá’í Gardens Walk-in Guided Tour. The Panoramic tour descends through the Haifa Bahá’í Gardens from the top of Mount Carmel to the level of the golden-domed Shrine of the Báb along paved paths and stairs. You will pass through both formal and informal parts of the gardens and enjoy magnificent views of the city, the Galilee Hills, and the Mediterranean Sea.

Inclusions: Round-trip train ticket from Tel-Aviv to Akko / Haifa, Pass valid for local buses in Akko and Haifa, 5 Museum Tickets, Old Akko Market Tasting Card to try four unique dishes, Tour of the Bahá’í Gardens with a local guide, Map of Akko Old City and Haifa

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Begin your day at the Tel Aviv Hahagana Train Station, receive your travel itinerary packet from our IsraelRail representative and you are all set to explore Akko on your own! From here you are ready to ride like the locals along the Mediterranean coast to one of the most ancient cities in Israel: the Old City of Akko. The train ride is a total of 1 hour and 40 minutes. Visiting Akko is a journey to a glorious past and a one-of-a-kind experience. The city’s fascinating historical heritage, a rare blend of East and West, authentic glimpses from the past, and unique mix of religious beliefs and remnants from different cultures, have all turned Akko into one of the most vital Ancient World cities. You will find the traces of a great many nations and religious movements ranging from the Canaanites, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Crusaders, the Mamluks, the Turks and the British. Self-Guided with an option for Audio Guide at Museums

Inclusions: 5 Museum Tickets, Pass valid for local buses in Akko, Itinerary and Map of Old City Akko, Round-trip train ticket from Tel-Aviv to Akko

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