Israel Coast, Galilee, and Dead Sea Loop
Head north along the coast from Tel Aviv, pass through the Sea of Galilee, head south to the Dead Sea, and finish in Jerusalem.
The most common clockwise loop for first-time visitors, covering cities, coasts, lakes, deserts, and the Holy City, with stays of two or more nights at three main bases. Road tripping is easiest for the middle section, though transit days can be long, and Masada requires an early morning climb. To avoid risks near the Lebanese border, Rosh HaNikra, Safed, and the Golan Heights are omitted, with the northern route ending at Acre.
The Dead Sea and Jerusalem are very hot from June to September; the Snake Path may close due to high temperatures.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrive in Tel Aviv, Explore Jaffa in the Evening
Take a train from the airport to the city center (approx. 30 mins); walk or take a taxi to Jaffa in the afternoon.
住宿：羅斯柴爾德大道與市中心
第 2 天 · White City Architecture and Beach Promenade
特拉維夫（白城包豪斯建築群、羅斯柴爾德大道、卡梅爾市場、特拉維夫海濱步道）
Mainly walking; the White City, markets, and the beach are all within 2 to 3 km.
Carmel Market closes early on Friday afternoon and is closed on Saturday.
住宿：羅斯柴爾德大道與市中心
第 3 天 · Caesarea to Haifa
海法（凱撒利亞國家公園、巴哈伊空中花園與巴孛陵、德國殖民區）
Pick up your car and head north on Highway 2; about 1 hour to Caesarea, and another hour to Haifa.
Guided tours of the Bahá'í Gardens require reservations and close on holy days; check the official website before departing.
住宿：德國殖民區
第 4 天 · Acre Old City to Nazareth
海法（阿卡古城、阿卡騎士大廳） → 拿撒勒·加利利（天使報喜堂、拿撒勒老城集市）
About 30 mins from Haifa to Acre, 1 hour to Nazareth, and 40 mins to Tiberias.
Areas north of Acre are close to the Lebanese border; do not continue further north.
住宿：太巴列
第 5 天 · Sea of Galilee Northwest Shore
拿撒勒·加利利（八福山、塔布加（五餅二魚堂與彼得首席堂）、迦百農、加利利海遊船與耶穌時代古船、抹大拉考古遺址）
Based in Tiberias, drive along the west shore of the lake; approx. 25 km one way.
Capernaum is close to travel warning zones; do not continue northeast along Highway 87.
住宿：太巴列
第 6 天 · Beit She'an Old City South to the Dead Sea
拿撒勒·加利利（伯珊國家公園） → 以色列死海·馬薩達（隱波克海灘）
Head south along Highway 90, approx. 250 km in total, about 3.5 hours net driving time.
Parts of Highway 90 pass through the West Bank; stick to the main road and do not enter Palestinian towns.
住宿：隱波克
第 7 天 · Masada Sunrise and Ein Gedi
About 20 mins from Ein Bokek to Masada, 20 mins to Ein Gedi, and 1.5 hours to Jerusalem.
Reservations are required for both Masada and Ein Gedi; Ein Gedi stops admitting visitors early in the morning. Return your rental car upon arrival in the city.
住宿：老城區
第 8 天 · Full Day in Jerusalem Old City
耶路撒冷（雅法門與城牆步道、西牆（哭牆）、猶太區與羅馬卡多大道、苦路、聖墓教堂）
Entirely on foot within the Old City; the cobblestone streets have many slopes, so slip-resistant shoes are recommended.
Modest dress (covering shoulders and knees) is required at religious sites; the Old City may face temporary restrictions during times of tension.
住宿：老城區
第 9 天 · Mount of Olives, New City, and Departure
Take a taxi to the Mount of Olives and Yad Vashem; take the high-speed train to the airport in the afternoon (approx. 30 mins).
Yad Vashem is closed on Saturdays and closes early on Fridays; the high-speed train stops running on Friday afternoons.