Israel Tel Aviv 7-Day Itinerary — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Trip length
- 7 days
- Est. cost / person (mid, ex-flights)
- $2,333
- Budget–luxury
- $1,000–$5,111
As of 2026, the recommended Tel Aviv 7-day route runs Day1 Arrive + Bauhaus + Carmel Market + M25 · Day2 Jaffa + Abu Hassan + The Setai · Day3 Sarona + OCD (Michelin-level) · Day4 Jerusalem by high-speed train + the UNESCO Old City · Day5 Masada sunrise + the Dead Sea · Day6 Tel Aviv → Petra add-on (about 5 hours by car across the Jordan border) · Day7 Petra → Tel Aviv → departure, grouping the must-see sights with minimal backtracking. Estimated cost per person (excluding flights) is around $2,333 on a mid-range budget. Seven days cover Israel plus Jordan — Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and a Petra add-on. Days 1-3 Tel Aviv; Day 4 Jerusalem; Day 5 the Dead Sea + Masada; Days 6-7 a Petra overnight + departure.
7-Day Total Budget at a Glance
Budget
$1,000
Per person, flights excl.
Mid-Range
$2,333
Per person, flights excl.
Luxury
$5,111
Per person, flights excl.
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Day-by-Day Detailed Schedule
Arrive + Bauhaus + Carmel Market + M25
ArrivalActivities
- 13:00 Bauhaus + Carmel Market + Falafel HaKosem + dinner at M25 10h
The city-core essentials in one afternoon and evening.
Cost: ₪400-800 TIP: An easy first day.
Meal Recommendations
Dinner
M25 (Michelin-level)
Carmel Market · ₪300-600
A celebration-worthy table.
Train.
DAY 1 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Jaffa + Abu Hassan + The Setai
JaffaActivities
- 08:00 Abu Hassan + Jaffa Old City + Dr. Shakshuka + Manta Ray 10h
Hummus, the old port, shakshuka, and a beachfront table.
Cost: ₪400-800 TIP: Go early to beat the queues. - 20:30 Dinner at The Setai (honeymoon favorite) 2.5h
World-class dining facing Jaffa.
Cost: ₪500-1,000 TIP: Reserve ahead.
Meal Recommendations
Breakfast
Abu Hassan
Jaffa · ₪25-50
The city's best hummus.
Dinner
The Setai
Jaffa · ₪500-1,000
A honeymoon table.
Walking.
DAY 2 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Sarona + OCD (Michelin-level)
Michelin-levelActivities
- 09:00 Sarona + Park HaYarkon + the beach + Miznon 10h
A relaxed central day.
Cost: ₪200-500 TIP: Easy pacing. - 20:00 OCD (Michelin-level) 3h
Chef Raz Rahav's nine-course tasting menu.
Cost: ₪800-1,200 TIP: Reserve a month+ ahead.
Meal Recommendations
Dinner
OCD (Michelin-level)
Allenby · ₪800-1,200
The top special-occasion table.
Walking.
DAY 3 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Jerusalem by high-speed train + the UNESCO Old City
JerusalemActivities
- 07:00 High-speed train (30 min) + the Old City (UNESCO) + the Western Wall + the Church of the Holy Sepulchre 10h
Jerusalem's ancient and religious heart.
Cost: ₪300-700 TIP: Cover shoulders and knees. - 20:00 Mamilla + the King David Hotel (since 1931) 2h
A heritage landmark.
Cost: ₪200-500 TIP: Worth a look.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Mahane Yehuda Market
Jerusalem · ₪80-200
Lively and authentic.
Dinner
The King David Hotel or Mamilla
Jerusalem · ₪200-500
A heritage setting.
High-speed train.
DAY 4 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Masada sunrise + the Dead Sea
Dead SeaActivities
- 04:00 Masada sunrise + Dead Sea floating + mud 12h
A full day at Masada and the Dead Sea.
Cost: ₪500-800 TIP: A guided day tour is easiest. - 20:00 Back to Tel Aviv + Sarona 3h
Return and final souvenirs.
Cost: ₪100-300 TIP: Pick up gifts.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Dead Sea hotel
Dead Sea · ₪100-300
Refuel after floating.
Dinner
Sarona Market
Sarona · ₪50-150
Trendy and casual.
Car.
DAY 5 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Tel Aviv → Petra add-on (about 5 hours by car across the Jordan border)
PetraActivities
- 06:00 Tel Aviv → Allenby Bridge → Petra, about 5 hours by car, ₪400-600 + a Jordan visa (JD40) 5h
Cross into Jordan for Petra.
Cost: ₪400-600 + JD40 ($178) TIP: A guided tour is easiest. - 13:00 Petra entry + the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) + the Siq + the Monastery — a top sight, JD50 5h
Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders.
Cost: JD50 (Jordan Pass, $78) TIP: A full afternoon of walking. - 19:30 Petra by Night (Mon/Wed/Thu, 1,800 candles, JD17) — or dinner at the Mövenpick Petra (at the gate) 2.5h
Petra by Night, a candlelit walk.
Cost: JD17 ($35) TIP: Mon/Wed/Thu only.
Meal Recommendations
Breakfast
On the way
En route · ₪50-100
An early start.
Lunch
Petra café
Wadi Musa · JD15-30
A quick local lunch.
Dinner
Mövenpick Petra (at the gate)
Wadi Musa · JD30-80
Comfortable and convenient.
Car + border crossing.
DAY 6 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Petra → Tel Aviv → departure
DepartureActivities
- 08:00 Petra at sunrise + the Cave Bar (a 2,000-year-old cave) + a final look 5h
A quieter early morning at Petra.
Cost: JD30-80 TIP: Sunrise is the calm window. - 14:00 Petra → Tel Aviv, about 5 hours by car + TLV → departure (14-18 hours from East Asia) 19-23h
Return and depart.
Cost: ₪400-600 + included TIP: Allow plenty of buffer.
Meal Recommendations
Breakfast
Mövenpick Petra
Wadi Musa · JD15-30
An early start.
Lunch
On the way or at TLV airport
En route · ₪50-150
A relaxed meal.
Dinner
In-flight
En route · Included
Departure.
Car + flight.
DAY 7 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
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Packing Checklist
- ✓ Israel + Jordan full loop: Tel Aviv + Jerusalem + the Dead Sea + Petra
- ✓ Mar-May and Sep-Nov: short sleeves + a jacket
- ✓ Passport + visa-free Israel entry + a Jordan Pass (JD80)
- ✓ Cash ₪2,000-5,000 + JD200-500
- ✓ Type C / H 230V outlets
- ✓ Travel insurance covering the desert, Petra, Masada, and the Dead Sea
- ✓ Cover shoulders/knees at Islamic and Jewish religious sites
- ✓ Trekking shoes + a swimsuit (Dead Sea) + 2L+ of water
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