Sea to Sea in Northern Israel
Israel Hiking + Walking Tours
Walk Israel’s ancient landscape from the Mediterranean to the Sea of Galilee
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length5–6 days
- Prices from₪2173 Rates
Overview
The ancient land of Israel is a region of immense natural beauty and historic and religious significance. It is a region of diverse landscapes, ranging from the sea, the desert, and cool mountain vistas.
Northern Israel, featured in this tour, is a spectacular region, and, because of the geography and climate, it's the perfect destination for adventure! This Sea to Sea (Yam le Yam) hike is one of the most popular hiking trails in Israel, literally crossing the country from west to east.
You trek from the Mediterranean Sea to the Sea of Galilee, crossing some of Israel’s most beautiful scenery. Beginning in the city of Nahariya on Israel’s Mediterranean Coast in the Western Galilee region, you cross the lush Galilee highlands, ending on the banks of the Sea of Galilee, one of the lowest-lying bodies of water in the world and source of religious inspiration and intrigue.
Highlights
- Yam le Yam trek
- Kziv stream
- Mount Meron
- Monfort Crusader Castle
- Amud Stream hike
- Nahariya
- Fassuta
- Druze village of Horfesh
- Safed
- The Sea of Galilee, known to Israelis as Lake Kinneret
- Well marked and very scenic trails
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Itinerary
6-day easier version
Day 1: Nahariya
Day 2: Kziv Stream, 7.5 mi. (12 km)
Day 3: Upper Kziv Stream, 9 mi. (14 km)
Day 4: Mount Meron, 7.5 mi. (12 km)
Day 5: Amud Stream, 5 mi. (8 km)
Day 6: To the Sea of Galilee, 12.5 or 6 mi. (20 or 11 km)Day 1: Nahariya
Nahariya is a pleasant town on the Mediterranean coast. The main street is full of shops and restaurants and an evening stroll along the seaside promenade is a perfect start for the Sea to Sea Trek. You have a couple of options regarding a tour information meeting(s) to discuss all aspects of the trek and to ensure that the GPS app is functioning properly.1) Video Chat (Zoom or Skype): One detailed meeting about 1-2 weeks before the trek. A second meeting on the evening of Day 1 to finalize the last details.
2) Face to Face Meeting: One meeting on the evening of Day 1.
Preferred accommodation: Olive Boutique Hotel, Nahariya, located 500 m from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.Day 2: Kziv Stream, 7.5mi. (12 km) / 5 - 8 hours
A short taxi ride will transfer you to the trailhead near Monfort Castle. There are options to lengthen this day. Just ask.You will spend most of this first day of the “Yam le Yam” trek along the Kziv stream. It is the longest stream in Galilee. The area is characterized by its rich Mediterranean flora, a mix of Carob, Oak Arbutus, and Oriental plane, as well as a wide variety of wildflowers. Several beautiful springs and pools provide great spots for a pleasant lunch break.
Towering on the south cliffs is the Monfort Crusader Castle which is a worthwhile short detour! Towering on the south cliffs is the Monfort Crusader Castle. A worthwhile short detour! The Monfort fortress is one of the most excellent examples of fortified crusader structures from the 12th century crusader state period. It was built by the Teutonic Order (Catholic German order founded in Acre in 1190). The fortress is built on a narrow and steep ridge directly above the Kziv stream.
The trail ends with a climb from the riverbed to Fassuta where you will overnight in a cozy wooden cabin.
Fassuta is an interesting Arab village. Most of the population are Melkite Christian originating from Damascus, Syria. The Melkites' history is traced to the early Christians of Antioch, formerly part of Syria, and nowadays located in Turkey.
Elevation: 500 m
Preferred accommodation: The Wooden Cabins, FassutaDay 3: Upper Kziv Stream, 9 mi. (14 km) / 5 - 7 hours
Your hike begins directly from your accommodation. The first half of the day has some ups and downs over hills and ravines until you are back again in the Kziv stream. You walk in a section of the Kziv called Wadi Habis, a pleasant trail that passes near several small springs that eventually lead to the beautiful Ein Hotam spring. From here, a short walk will bring you into the pleasant Druze village of Horfesh for the night.The Druze are a religious minority in Israel of only 100,000 people. It’s an excellent opportunity to experience their culture, heritage, and great food.
Elevation: 350 m
Preferred accommodation: Hapsiga B & B, HorfeshDay 4: Mount Meron, 7.5 or 10 mi. (12 or 16 km)
Your walk begins near the summit of Mount Meron after a shuttle transfer. On this exciting day, you will hike to the summit of the mountain (1200 meters ASL), the highest peak in Israel west of the Jordan River. The trail that circles the summit provides amazing views in all directions. From the summit, you descend to the village of Meron.Elevation: 350/570 m
Preferred accommodation: B&B in Moshave MeronDay 5: Amud Stream, 5 mi. (8 km)
Directly from your accommodation in Meron Village, you will follow the Amud Stream, walking near gushing water, alongside ancient aqueducts, and mills, under a canopy of towering trees. After relaxing near one of the pools along the stream, a short climb will bring you the beautiful old quarter of Safed, a breathtaking hilltop city, whose history spans thousands of years, mentioned in the ancient writings of Josephus, a Roman-Jewish historian. The narrow alleys of the old quarter are full of historical buildings, legends, synagogues, and art galleries. Meaner the winding cobblestone alleys in the Old City, lined with stone buildings. The Artists' Colony showcases quality galleries and the exquisite works of local artists.Preferred accommodation:
Option 1: Ruth Safed, set on the site of a 700-year-old mamluk khan in the Old City of Safed, Ruth Safed Hotel is a unique building overlooking Mount Meron.
Option 2: Rosentalis HotelDay 6: The Sea of Galilee
Once again, you begin at your accommodation or if you want to shorten this day from 20 km to 11 km you can take a taxi (not included) to the middle point of the route. You descend back to the Amud stream at a more eastern location than where you left off yesterday. In this section, the stream is mostly dry but not less attractive. You walk between different vegetation types and varying climates. Passing through geological formations (one of which the stream is called after – “The Amud” – pillar) and passing prehistoric sites, finally reaching Ginossar Beach and the Sea of Galilee. A common misconception is that the Sea of Galilee is a sea, when in fact it is a lake (also called Lake Tiberias, Kinneret or Kinnereth).You are now formally a “Yam le Yam” graduate!
Elevation: mostly downhill :)
Preferred accommodation: We assume you would like to spend the last overnight near the Sea of Galilee. There are many hotels around the lake in a vast range of price, level, and character. This overnight is NOT included in the price offer. You can choose any hotel/lodge you like within a maximum distance of 40 kilometers from Safed and your luggage will be transferred from your hotel in Safed to your chosen accommodation. (Transfer up to 40 km is included in the price offer).
Our Recommendation: Choose something which is within a short walking distance from the end of the trail.
- Karei Deshe Guest House: Directly at the end of the hike. This is a modest accommodation with a beautiful beach and garden. The Guesthouse is usually in very high demand and should be booked well in advance.
- Nof Genosar Hotel: Can be reached from the trail on foot. (Two kilometers south along the main road). A high-level hotel with a private beach.
- Alternatively, you can take the public bus to Tiberias (a very short ride!) where you have a large selection of hotels in a wide range of prices and levels.
5-day moderate version
Day 1: Nahariya
Day 2: Kziv Stream, 10 mi. (16 km)
Day 3: Upper Kziv Stream, 9 mi. (14 km)
Day 4: Mount Meron and Amud Stream, 14 mi. (22 km). Can be shortened. Just ask
Day 5: Down to the Sea of Galilee, 12.5 mi. (20 km)Day 1: Nahariya
Nahariya is a pleasant town on the Mediterranean coast. The main street is full of shops and restaurants and an evening stroll along the seaside promenade is a perfect start for the Sea to Sea Trek. You will be provided a detailed tour briefing to discuss all aspects of the trek and to ensure that the GPS app is functioning properly.Preferred accommodation: Olive Boutique Hotel, Nahariya, located 500 m from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
Day 2: Kziv Stream, 10 mi. (16 km)/ 5 - 8 hours
A short taxi ride will transfer you to the trailhead near Moshav Avdon. If you want to lengthen your day and walk literally from sea to sea, you can start your hike directly from Nahariya Beach. This will add an additional 12 km to the trailhead on flat minor roads and dirt roads.You will spend most of this first day of the “Yam le Yam” trek along the Kziv stream. It is the longest stream in Galilee. The area is characterized by its rich Mediterranean flora, a mix of Carob, Oak Arbutus, and Oriental plane, as well as a wide variety of wildflowers. Several beautiful springs and pools provide great spots for a pleasant lunch break.
Towering on the south cliffs is the Monfort Crusader Castle. A worthwhile short detour! The Monfort fortress is one of the most excellent examples of fortified crusader structures from the 12th century crusader state period. It was built by the Teutonic Order (Catholic German order founded in Acre in 1190). The fortress is built on a narrow and steep ridge directly above the Kziv stream.
The trail ends with a climb from the riverbed to Fassuta where you will overnight in a cozy wooden cabin.
Fassuta is an interesting Arab village. Most of the population are Melkite Christian originating from Damascus, Syria. The Melkites' history is traced to the early Christians of Antioch, formerly part of Syria, and nowadays located in Turkey.
Elevation: 600 m
Preferred accommodation: The Wooden Cabins, FassutaDay 3: Upper Kziv Stream, 9 mi. (14 km)/ 5 - 7 hours
The trail starts directly from your accommodation in Fassuta. The first half of the day has some ups and downs over hills and ravines until you are back again in the Kziv stream. On this day you walk in a section of the Kziv called Wadi Habis, a pleasant trail that passes near several small springs will bring you eventually to the beautiful Ein Hotam spring. From there, a short walk will bring you into the pleasant Druze village Horfesh. The Druze are a religious minority in Israel of only 100,000 people. It’s an excellent opportunity to experience their culture, heritage, and great food!Elevation: 350 m
Preferred accommodation: HapsigaDay 4: Mount Meron and upper Amud Stream, 14 mi. (22 km) / 8 - 10 hours
The trail starts directly from your accommodation in Horfesh. This is the hardest day of the trek. You can shorten it to 16 kilometers with a morning taxi shuttle (at no extra charge)or to 12 kilometers (with additional cost). On this exciting day, you will hike to the summit of Mount Meron (1200 meters ASL), the highest peak in Israel west of the Jordan River. The trail that circles the summit provides amazing views in all directions. From the summit, you descend into Nahal Amud, the loveliest stream in the Galilee region. You trek near gushing water, underneath huge trees, and alongside ancient aqueducts and mills. After relaxing near one of the pools along the stream, a short climb will bring you the beautiful old quarter of Safed. Located at an elevation of 700-900 meters, Safed has been identified with Sepph, a fortified town in the Upper Galilee mentioned in the writings of the Roman-Jewish historian Josephus. The city’s history spans thousands of years. Since the 16th century, Safed has been considered one of Judaism’s Four Holy Cities, along with Jerusalem, Hebron, and Tiberias. Since that time the city has remained a center of Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism. The narrow alleys of the old quarter are full of historical buildings, legends, synagogues, and art galleries.Elevation: 800 m
Preferred accommodation:Preferred accommodation:
Option 1: Ruth Safed, set on the site of a 700-year-old mamluk khan in the Old City of Safed, Ruth Safed Hotel is a unique building overlooking Mount Meron.
Option 2: Rosentalis HotelDay 5: Down to the Sea of Galilee, 12 mi. (20 km)
Once again, you begin at your accommodation or if you want to shorten this day from 20 km to 11 km you can take a taxi (not included) to the middle point of the route You descend back to the Amud stream at a more eastern location than where we left it off yesterday. In this section, the stream is mostly dry but is still beautiful. You walk between different vegetation types and varying climates, passing through geological formations and passing prehistoric sites.Finally, you reach the shore of the Sea of Galilee. A common misconception is that the Sea of Galilee is a sea, when in fact it is a lake (also called Lake Tiberias, Kinneret or Kinnereth).
You are now formally a “Yam le Yam” graduate!
We assume you would like to spend the last overnight near the Sea of Galilee. There are many hotels around the lake in a vast range of price, level, and character. This overnight is NOT included in the price offer. You can choose any hotel/lodge you like within a maximum distance of 40 kilometers from Safed and your luggage will be transferred from your hotel in Safed to your chosen accommodation. (Transfer up to 40 km is included in the price offer).
Our Recommendation: Choose something which is within a short walking distance from the end of the trail.
- Karei Deshe Guest House: Directly at the end of the hike. This is a modest accommodation with a beautiful beach and garden. The Guesthouse is usually in very high demand and should be booked well in advance.
- Nof Genosar Hotel: Can be reached from the trail on foot. (Two kilometers south along the main road). A high-level hotel with a private beach.
- Alternatively, you can take the public bus to Tiberias where you have a large selection of hotels in a wide range of prices and levels.
Map
Accommodation
On each day’s details, you will find the name of the preferred overnight accommodation.
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 4 or 5 nights depending on the version of the tour you choose
- Detailed “one on one” tour briefing via zoom before your tour and upon your arrival
- Breakfast
- Daily luggage transfer from one accommodation to the next
- Indicated included shuttles during the tour
- Hiking maps
- Trek guidebook
- GPS mobile app
- 24/7 Phone support
What’s Not Included
- Arrival/departure transportation to/from the start/end point
- Lunch & dinners
Dates & Pricing
Dates
5 Day
Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday departures
6 Day
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday departures
(The best time of year to hike in this location is February, March, & April when the kziv and Amud streams have stronger water flow, and the landscape is green and dotted with wildflowers. The trek can still be enjoyable anytime between October & May.Minimum number of booking: 1
Important to note: Requests during Jewish and national holidays may be difficult to confirm due to limited availability in the hotels.
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2023
5 Day Tour
Group Size Sun Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 $ 1582 £ 835 $ 1,431 € 970 kr 145970 ₪ 3823 ¥ 162953 Mex$ 17554 NZ$ 1738 NOK 11342 zł 4180 S$ 1417 kr 11364 $ 1,046 $ 1644 £ 868 $ 1,487 € 1009 kr 151697 ₪ 3973 ¥ 169346 Mex$ 18242 NZ$ 1806 NOK 11787 zł 4344 S$ 1473 kr 11810 $ 1,087 $ 1685 £ 890 $ 1,524 € 1034 kr 155515 ₪ 4073 ¥ 173609 Mex$ 18701 NZ$ 1851 NOK 12084 zł 4453 S$ 1510 kr 12108 $ 1,114 $ 1685 £ 890 $ 1,524 € 1034 kr 155515 ₪ 4073 ¥ 173609 Mex$ 18701 NZ$ 1851 NOK 12084 zł 4453 S$ 1510 kr 12108 $ 1,114 $ 1706 £ 901 $ 1,543 € 1047 kr 157424 ₪ 4123 ¥ 175740 Mex$ 18931 NZ$ 1874 NOK 12232 zł 4508 S$ 1529 kr 12256 $ 1,128 2 $ 1147 £ 606 $ 1,038 € 704 kr 105879 ₪ 2773 ¥ 118197 Mex$ 12732 NZ$ 1261 NOK 8227 zł 3032 S$ 1028 kr 8243 $ 759 $ 1230 £ 650 $ 1,113 € 755 kr 113515 ₪ 2973 ¥ 126722 Mex$ 13651 NZ$ 1351 NOK 8821 zł 3250 S$ 1102 kr 8838 $ 813 $ 1230 £ 650 $ 1,113 € 755 kr 113515 ₪ 2973 ¥ 126722 Mex$ 13651 NZ$ 1351 NOK 8821 zł 3250 S$ 1102 kr 8838 $ 813 $ 1209 £ 639 $ 1,094 € 742 kr 111606 ₪ 2923 ¥ 124591 Mex$ 13421 NZ$ 1329 NOK 8672 zł 3196 S$ 1084 kr 8689 $ 800 $ 1168 £ 617 $ 1,057 € 717 kr 107788 ₪ 2823 ¥ 120328 Mex$ 12962 NZ$ 1283 NOK 8376 zł 3086 S$ 1047 kr 8392 $ 772 3 $ 1085 £ 573 $ 982 € 666 kr 100151 ₪ 2623 ¥ 111803 Mex$ 12044 NZ$ 1192 NOK 7782 zł 2868 S$ 972 kr 7797 $ 718 $ 1085 £ 573 $ 982 € 666 kr 100151 ₪ 2623 ¥ 111803 Mex$ 12044 NZ$ 1192 NOK 7782 zł 2868 S$ 972 kr 7797 $ 718 $ 1085 £ 573 $ 982 € 666 kr 100151 ₪ 2623 ¥ 111803 Mex$ 12044 NZ$ 1192 NOK 7782 zł 2868 S$ 972 kr 7797 $ 718 $ 1064 £ 562 $ 963 € 653 kr 98242 ₪ 2573 ¥ 109672 Mex$ 11814 NZ$ 1170 NOK 7634 zł 2813 S$ 954 kr 7649 $ 704 $ 1023 £ 540 $ 926 € 628 kr 94424 ₪ 2473 ¥ 105410 Mex$ 11355 NZ$ 1124 NOK 7337 zł 2704 S$ 917 kr 7351 $ 677 4 $ 920 £ 486 $ 832 € 564 kr 84878 ₪ 2223 ¥ 94754 Mex$ 10207 NZ$ 1011 NOK 6595 zł 2430 S$ 824 kr 6608 $ 608 $ 1002 £ 529 $ 907 € 615 kr 92515 ₪ 2423 ¥ 103279 Mex$ 11125 NZ$ 1101 NOK 7189 zł 2649 S$ 898 kr 7203 $ 663 $ 964 £ 509 $ 872 € 591 kr 88964 ₪ 2330 ¥ 99315 Mex$ 10698 NZ$ 1059 NOK 6913 zł 2547 S$ 864 kr 6926 $ 638 $ 982 £ 518 $ 888 € 602 kr 90606 ₪ 2373 ¥ 101147 Mex$ 10896 NZ$ 1079 NOK 7040 zł 2594 S$ 880 kr 7054 $ 649 $ 961 £ 508 $ 869 € 590 kr 88697 ₪ 2323 ¥ 99016 Mex$ 10666 NZ$ 1056 NOK 6892 zł 2540 S$ 861 kr 6905 $ 636 5 $ 973 £ 514 $ 881 € 597 kr 89842 ₪ 2353 ¥ 100295 Mex$ 10804 NZ$ 1070 NOK 6981 zł 2573 S$ 872 kr 6995 $ 644 $ 982 £ 518 $ 888 € 602 kr 90606 ₪ 2373 ¥ 101147 Mex$ 10896 NZ$ 1079 NOK 7040 zł 2594 S$ 880 kr 7054 $ 649 $ 982 £ 518 $ 888 € 602 kr 90606 ₪ 2373 ¥ 101147 Mex$ 10896 NZ$ 1079 NOK 7040 zł 2594 S$ 880 kr 7054 $ 649 $ 961 £ 508 $ 869 € 590 kr 88697 ₪ 2323 ¥ 99016 Mex$ 10666 NZ$ 1056 NOK 6892 zł 2540 S$ 861 kr 6905 $ 636 $ 920 £ 486 $ 832 € 564 kr 84878 ₪ 2223 ¥ 94754 Mex$ 10207 NZ$ 1011 NOK 6595 zł 2430 S$ 824 kr 6608 $ 608 6 - 8 $ 858 £ 453 $ 776 € 526 kr 79151 ₪ 2073 ¥ 88360 Mex$ 9518 NZ$ 942 NOK 6150 zł 2266 S$ 769 kr 6162 $ 567 $ 940 £ 497 $ 851 € 577 kr 86788 ₪ 2273 ¥ 96885 Mex$ 10437 NZ$ 1033 NOK 6744 zł 2485 S$ 843 kr 6757 $ 622 $ 940 £ 497 $ 851 € 577 kr 86788 ₪ 2273 ¥ 96885 Mex$ 10437 NZ$ 1033 NOK 6744 zł 2485 S$ 843 kr 6757 $ 622 $ 920 £ 486 $ 832 € 564 kr 84878 ₪ 2223 ¥ 94754 Mex$ 10207 NZ$ 1011 NOK 6595 zł 2430 S$ 824 kr 6608 $ 608 $ 899 £ 475 $ 813 € 552 kr 82969 ₪ 2173 ¥ 92623 Mex$ 9977 NZ$ 988 NOK 6447 zł 2376 S$ 806 kr 6460 $ 595 Single supplement:* $ 550 £ 291 $ 498 € 338 kr 50782 ₪ 1330 ¥ 56690 Mex$ 6107 NZ$ 605 NOK 3946 zł 1454 S$ 493 kr 3954 $ 364
*Please note that solo travelers will also pay a single supplement.
6 Day Tour
Group Size Thurs Fri Sat 1 $ 2645 £ 1397 $ 2,393 € 1623 kr 244097 ₪ 6393 ¥ 272497 Mex$ 29354 NZ$ 2906 NOK 18967 zł 6989 S$ 2370 kr 19004 $ 1,749 $ 2645 £ 1397 $ 2,393 € 1623 kr 244097 ₪ 6393 ¥ 272497 Mex$ 29354 NZ$ 2906 NOK 18967 zł 6989 S$ 2370 kr 19004 $ 1,749 $ 2645 £ 1397 $ 2,393 € 1623 kr 244097 ₪ 6393 ¥ 272497 Mex$ 29354 NZ$ 2906 NOK 18967 zł 6989 S$ 2370 kr 19004 $ 1,749 2 $ 1838 £ 971 $ 1,663 € 1128 kr 169642 ₪ 4443 ¥ 189380 Mex$ 20400 NZ$ 2020 NOK 13182 zł 4857 S$ 1647 kr 13207 $ 1,216 $ 1817 £ 960 $ 1,644 € 1115 kr 167733 ₪ 4393 ¥ 187248 Mex$ 20171 NZ$ 1997 NOK 13034 zł 4803 S$ 1629 kr 13059 $ 1,202 $ 1776 £ 938 $ 1,607 € 1090 kr 163915 ₪ 4293 ¥ 182986 Mex$ 19712 NZ$ 1951 NOK 12737 zł 4693 S$ 1592 kr 12762 $ 1,175 3 $ 1569 £ 829 $ 1,420 € 963 kr 144824 ₪ 3793 ¥ 161674 Mex$ 17416 NZ$ 1724 NOK 11253 zł 4147 S$ 1406 kr 11275 $ 1,038 $ 1549 £ 818 $ 1,401 € 950 kr 142915 ₪ 3743 ¥ 159543 Mex$ 17186 NZ$ 1701 NOK 11105 zł 4092 S$ 1388 kr 11127 $ 1,024 $ 1507 £ 796 $ 1,364 € 925 kr 139097 ₪ 3643 ¥ 155280 Mex$ 16727 NZ$ 1656 NOK 10808 zł 3983 S$ 1351 kr 10829 $ 997 4 $ 1424 £ 752 $ 1,289 € 874 kr 131460 ₪ 3443 ¥ 146755 Mex$ 15809 NZ$ 1565 NOK 10215 zł 3764 S$ 1276 kr 10235 $ 942 $ 1404 £ 741 $ 1,270 € 861 kr 129551 ₪ 3393 ¥ 144624 Mex$ 15579 NZ$ 1542 NOK 10067 zł 3710 S$ 1258 kr 10086 $ 928 $ 1383 £ 730 $ 1,251 € 849 kr 127642 ₪ 3343 ¥ 142493 Mex$ 15350 NZ$ 1520 NOK 9918 zł 3655 S$ 1239 kr 9938 $ 915 5 $ 1383 £ 730 $ 1,251 € 849 kr 127642 ₪ 3343 ¥ 142493 Mex$ 15350 NZ$ 1520 NOK 9918 zł 3655 S$ 1239 kr 9938 $ 915 $ 1362 £ 719 $ 1,233 € 836 kr 125733 ₪ 3293 ¥ 140362 Mex$ 15120 NZ$ 1497 NOK 9770 zł 3600 S$ 1221 kr 9789 $ 901 $ 1321 £ 698 $ 1,195 € 811 kr 121915 ₪ 3193 ¥ 136099 Mex$ 14661 NZ$ 1451 NOK 9473 zł 3491 S$ 1184 kr 9492 $ 874 6 - 8 $ 1321 £ 698 $ 1,195 € 811 kr 121915 ₪ 3193 ¥ 136099 Mex$ 14661 NZ$ 1451 NOK 9473 zł 3491 S$ 1184 kr 9492 $ 874 $ 1300 £ 687 $ 1,176 € 798 kr 120006 ₪ 3143 ¥ 133968 Mex$ 14431 NZ$ 1429 NOK 9325 zł 3436 S$ 1165 kr 9343 $ 860 $ 1280 £ 676 $ 1,158 € 785 kr 118097 ₪ 3093 ¥ 131837 Mex$ 14202 NZ$ 1406 NOK 9177 zł 3382 S$ 1147 kr 9194 $ 846 Single supplement:* $ 765 £ 404 $ 692 € 470 kr 70637 ₪ 1850 ¥ 78855 Mex$ 8494 NZ$ 841 NOK 5489 zł 2023 S$ 686 kr 5499 $ 506
*Please note that solo travelers will also pay a single supplement.
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This tour is presented with two different options. One is an easier 6-day option, the other, the standard 5-day itinerary, rated as moderate. The trail is not just one trail but is a connection of existing local trails, all of which are well marked. The highest elevation of the tour is at 1200 meters ASL (Mount Meron).
Airport Info
The closest international airport to your tour start in Nahariya is Ben Gurion Aiport in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Local Travel
Ben Gurion Airport is the main international airport in Israel, located on the northern outskirts of the city of Lod, about 45 km northwest of Jerusalem and 20 km southeast of Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv Airport Train station can be found just at the lower part of terminal 3 and is connected to Tel Aviv and to other parts north.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. Israel’s northern and coastal areas have a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot and dry summers and cool, rainy winters. Weather in and around Nahariya is influenced by the sea. April and May’s average highs are around 22-25 C / 72-77 F. June through September and even October will experience highs of approximately 27-30 C / 81-86 F. This tour is scheduled during the off-season to take advantage of cooler temperatures.
Recommended
The last overnight on the evening of Day 5 is not included in your tour price. Assuming you would like to spend the last overnight near the Sea of Galilee, there are many hotels around the lake in a variety of price levels and character. You can choose any hotel/lodge you like within a maximum distance of 40 kilometers from Safed and your luggage will be transferred from your hotel in Safed to your chosen accommodation. (Transfer up to 40 km is included in the price offer). May we suggest Booking.com for arranging your overnight accommodations?
Remarks
We can also offer you a backpacker version of this tour with no luggage transfer. If interested, please ask!
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc. All travelers from Europe, the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand do not need to obtain a visa prior to arriving in Israel. Tourist( B2) visas are automatically granted upon entry. These tourist visas are valid for 90 days, and only apply to a national and official passport. They are not a stamp, but a paper slip you should hold onto for the duration of your visit.
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