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 $ 1583 £ 831 $ 1,439 € 972 Ft 375326 kr 146156 ₪ 3823 ¥ 165167 Mex$ 17483 NZ$ 1729 NOK 11299 zł 4136 S$ 1423 kr 11278 $ 1,056 $ 1645 £ 863 $ 1,495 € 1011 Ft 390053 kr 151891 ₪ 3973 ¥ 171648 Mex$ 18169 NZ$ 1797 NOK 11742 zł 4298 S$ 1479 kr 11720 $ 1,097 $ 1686 £ 885 $ 1,533 € 1036 Ft 399870 kr 155714 ₪ 4073 ¥ 175968 Mex$ 18627 NZ$ 1842 NOK 12037 zł 4406 S$ 1516 kr 12015 $ 1,125 $ 1686 £ 885 $ 1,533 € 1036 Ft 399870 kr 155714 ₪ 4073 ¥ 175968 Mex$ 18627 NZ$ 1842 NOK 12037 zł 4406 S$ 1516 kr 12015 $ 1,125 $ 1707 £ 896 $ 1,552 € 1049 Ft 404779 kr 157625 ₪ 4123 ¥ 178128 Mex$ 18855 NZ$ 1865 NOK 12185 zł 4460 S$ 1535 kr 12163 $ 1,139 2 $ 1148 £ 603 $ 1,044 € 705 Ft 272242 kr 106014 ₪ 2773 ¥ 119803 Mex$ 12682 NZ$ 1254 NOK 8195 zł 3000 S$ 1032 kr 8180 $ 766 $ 1231 £ 646 $ 1,119 € 756 Ft 291877 kr 113660 ₪ 2973 ¥ 128444 Mex$ 13596 NZ$ 1345 NOK 8786 zł 3216 S$ 1107 kr 8770 $ 821 $ 1231 £ 646 $ 1,119 € 756 Ft 291877 kr 113660 ₪ 2973 ¥ 128444 Mex$ 13596 NZ$ 1345 NOK 8786 zł 3216 S$ 1107 kr 8770 $ 821 $ 1210 £ 635 $ 1,100 € 743 Ft 286968 kr 111748 ₪ 2923 ¥ 126284 Mex$ 13368 NZ$ 1322 NOK 8639 zł 3162 S$ 1088 kr 8623 $ 807 $ 1169 £ 614 $ 1,062 € 718 Ft 277150 kr 107925 ₪ 2823 ¥ 121964 Mex$ 12910 NZ$ 1277 NOK 8343 zł 3054 S$ 1051 kr 8328 $ 780 3 $ 1086 £ 570 $ 987 € 667 Ft 257515 kr 100279 ₪ 2623 ¥ 113323 Mex$ 11996 NZ$ 1186 NOK 7752 zł 2838 S$ 976 kr 7738 $ 725 $ 1086 £ 570 $ 987 € 667 Ft 257515 kr 100279 ₪ 2623 ¥ 113323 Mex$ 11996 NZ$ 1186 NOK 7752 zł 2838 S$ 976 kr 7738 $ 725 $ 1086 £ 570 $ 987 € 667 Ft 257515 kr 100279 ₪ 2623 ¥ 113323 Mex$ 11996 NZ$ 1186 NOK 7752 zł 2838 S$ 976 kr 7738 $ 725 $ 1065 £ 559 $ 968 € 654 Ft 252606 kr 98368 ₪ 2573 ¥ 111163 Mex$ 11767 NZ$ 1164 NOK 7604 zł 2784 S$ 958 kr 7590 $ 711 $ 1024 £ 537 $ 931 € 629 Ft 242789 kr 94545 ₪ 2473 ¥ 106842 Mex$ 11310 NZ$ 1119 NOK 7309 zł 2675 S$ 920 kr 7295 $ 683 4 $ 920 £ 483 $ 837 € 565 Ft 218245 kr 84987 ₪ 2223 ¥ 96042 Mex$ 10166 NZ$ 1006 NOK 6570 zł 2405 S$ 827 kr 6558 $ 614 $ 1003 £ 527 $ 912 € 616 Ft 237880 kr 92633 ₪ 2423 ¥ 104682 Mex$ 11081 NZ$ 1096 NOK 7161 zł 2621 S$ 902 kr 7148 $ 669 $ 965 £ 506 $ 877 € 593 Ft 228750 kr 89078 ₪ 2330 ¥ 100664 Mex$ 10656 NZ$ 1054 NOK 6886 zł 2521 S$ 867 kr 6874 $ 644 $ 982 £ 516 $ 893 € 604 Ft 232971 kr 90722 ₪ 2373 ¥ 102522 Mex$ 10852 NZ$ 1073 NOK 7013 zł 2567 S$ 883 kr 7000 $ 656 $ 962 £ 505 $ 874 € 591 Ft 228062 kr 88810 ₪ 2323 ¥ 100362 Mex$ 10624 NZ$ 1051 NOK 6865 zł 2513 S$ 865 kr 6853 $ 642 5 $ 974 £ 511 $ 885 € 598 Ft 231008 kr 89957 ₪ 2353 ¥ 101658 Mex$ 10761 NZ$ 1064 NOK 6954 zł 2546 S$ 876 kr 6941 $ 650 $ 982 £ 516 $ 893 € 604 Ft 232971 kr 90722 ₪ 2373 ¥ 102522 Mex$ 10852 NZ$ 1073 NOK 7013 zł 2567 S$ 883 kr 7000 $ 656 $ 982 £ 516 $ 893 € 604 Ft 232971 kr 90722 ₪ 2373 ¥ 102522 Mex$ 10852 NZ$ 1073 NOK 7013 zł 2567 S$ 883 kr 7000 $ 656 $ 962 £ 505 $ 874 € 591 Ft 228062 kr 88810 ₪ 2323 ¥ 100362 Mex$ 10624 NZ$ 1051 NOK 6865 zł 2513 S$ 865 kr 6853 $ 642 $ 920 £ 483 $ 837 € 565 Ft 218245 kr 84987 ₪ 2223 ¥ 96042 Mex$ 10166 NZ$ 1006 NOK 6570 zł 2405 S$ 827 kr 6558 $ 614 6 - 8 $ 858 £ 451 $ 780 € 527 Ft 203518 kr 79252 ₪ 2073 ¥ 89561 Mex$ 9480 NZ$ 938 NOK 6127 zł 2243 S$ 772 kr 6115 $ 573 $ 941 £ 494 $ 855 € 578 Ft 223154 kr 86898 ₪ 2273 ¥ 98202 Mex$ 10395 NZ$ 1028 NOK 6718 zł 2459 S$ 846 kr 6705 $ 628 $ 941 £ 494 $ 855 € 578 Ft 223154 kr 86898 ₪ 2273 ¥ 98202 Mex$ 10395 NZ$ 1028 NOK 6718 zł 2459 S$ 846 kr 6705 $ 628 $ 920 £ 483 $ 837 € 565 Ft 218245 kr 84987 ₪ 2223 ¥ 96042 Mex$ 10166 NZ$ 1006 NOK 6570 zł 2405 S$ 827 kr 6558 $ 614 $ 900 £ 472 $ 818 € 553 Ft 213336 kr 83075 ₪ 2173 ¥ 93881 Mex$ 9938 NZ$ 983 NOK 6422 zł 2351 S$ 809 kr 6410 $ 600 Single supplement:* $ 551 £ 289 $ 501 € 338 Ft 130574 kr 50847 ₪ 1330 ¥ 57461 Mex$ 6082 NZ$ 602 NOK 3931 zł 1439 S$ 495 kr 3924 $ 367
*Please note that solo travelers will also pay a single supplement.
6 Day Tour
Group Size Thurs Fri Sat 1 $ 2647 £ 1389 $ 2,406 € 1626 Ft 627638 kr 244409 ₪ 6393 ¥ 276200 Mex$ 29237 NZ$ 2892 NOK 18894 zł 6916 S$ 2380 kr 18859 $ 1,766 $ 2647 £ 1389 $ 2,406 € 1626 Ft 627638 kr 244409 ₪ 6393 ¥ 276200 Mex$ 29237 NZ$ 2892 NOK 18894 zł 6916 S$ 2380 kr 18859 $ 1,766 $ 2647 £ 1389 $ 2,406 € 1626 Ft 627638 kr 244409 ₪ 6393 ¥ 276200 Mex$ 29237 NZ$ 2892 NOK 18894 zł 6916 S$ 2380 kr 18859 $ 1,766 2 $ 1840 £ 966 $ 1,672 € 1130 Ft 436195 kr 169859 ₪ 4443 ¥ 191953 Mex$ 20319 NZ$ 2010 NOK 13131 zł 4806 S$ 1654 kr 13107 $ 1,227 $ 1819 £ 955 $ 1,653 € 1117 Ft 431286 kr 167948 ₪ 4393 ¥ 189793 Mex$ 20090 NZ$ 1987 NOK 12983 zł 4752 S$ 1635 kr 12959 $ 1,213 $ 1777 £ 933 $ 1,616 € 1092 Ft 421469 kr 164125 ₪ 4293 ¥ 185473 Mex$ 19633 NZ$ 1942 NOK 12688 zł 4644 S$ 1598 kr 12664 $ 1,186 3 $ 1570 £ 824 $ 1,427 € 965 Ft 372381 kr 145009 ₪ 3793 ¥ 163871 Mex$ 17346 NZ$ 1716 NOK 11210 zł 4103 S$ 1412 kr 11189 $ 1,048 $ 1550 £ 813 $ 1,409 € 952 Ft 367472 kr 143098 ₪ 3743 ¥ 161711 Mex$ 17118 NZ$ 1693 NOK 11062 zł 4049 S$ 1393 kr 11042 $ 1,034 $ 1508 £ 792 $ 1,371 € 927 Ft 357654 kr 139275 ₪ 3643 ¥ 157391 Mex$ 16660 NZ$ 1648 NOK 10767 zł 3941 S$ 1356 kr 10747 $ 1,006 4 $ 1426 £ 748 $ 1,296 € 876 Ft 338019 kr 131628 ₪ 3443 ¥ 148750 Mex$ 15746 NZ$ 1557 NOK 10176 zł 3725 S$ 1282 kr 10157 $ 951 $ 1405 £ 737 $ 1,277 € 863 Ft 333111 kr 129717 ₪ 3393 ¥ 146590 Mex$ 15517 NZ$ 1535 NOK 10028 zł 3671 S$ 1263 kr 10009 $ 937 $ 1384 £ 727 $ 1,258 € 850 Ft 328202 kr 127805 ₪ 3343 ¥ 144430 Mex$ 15288 NZ$ 1512 NOK 9880 zł 3616 S$ 1244 kr 9862 $ 923 5 $ 1384 £ 727 $ 1,258 € 850 Ft 328202 kr 127805 ₪ 3343 ¥ 144430 Mex$ 15288 NZ$ 1512 NOK 9880 zł 3616 S$ 1244 kr 9862 $ 923 $ 1363 £ 716 $ 1,239 € 838 Ft 323293 kr 125894 ₪ 3293 ¥ 142269 Mex$ 15060 NZ$ 1489 NOK 9732 zł 3562 S$ 1226 kr 9714 $ 910 $ 1322 £ 694 $ 1,202 € 812 Ft 313475 kr 122071 ₪ 3193 ¥ 137949 Mex$ 14602 NZ$ 1444 NOK 9437 zł 3454 S$ 1188 kr 9419 $ 882 6 - 8 $ 1322 £ 694 $ 1,202 € 812 Ft 313475 kr 122071 ₪ 3193 ¥ 137949 Mex$ 14602 NZ$ 1444 NOK 9437 zł 3454 S$ 1188 kr 9419 $ 882 $ 1301 £ 683 $ 1,183 € 799 Ft 308567 kr 120159 ₪ 3143 ¥ 135789 Mex$ 14374 NZ$ 1422 NOK 9289 zł 3400 S$ 1170 kr 9272 $ 868 $ 1281 £ 672 $ 1,164 € 787 Ft 303658 kr 118248 ₪ 3093 ¥ 133629 Mex$ 14145 NZ$ 1399 NOK 9141 zł 3346 S$ 1151 kr 9124 $ 854 Single supplement:* $ 766 £ 402 $ 696 € 471 Ft 181625 kr 70727 ₪ 1850 ¥ 79927 Mex$ 8460 NZ$ 837 NOK 5468 zł 2001 S$ 689 kr 5458 $ 511
*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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