Israel Bike Ride
The program below is our classic 8 day program of the Tel Aviv, northern Israel, Jerusalem and the Judean Hills. The rides are designed to follow the best cycling routes, combined with visiting the famous and historical highlights of the country. Since most riding days start or end with a transfer, hotels can be modified according to budget and group style. We offer this program only as a private departures for groups size 4 and up. Tours always include expert guides, and professional support making sure you are safe, well fed and enjoying your tour in Israel. Travel agents and group leader- see our prices here.
Day 1- Tel Aviv
After meeting at the Tal Hotel in Tel Aviv, we will start our trip with an easy ride of Tel Aviv – Israel’s most cosmopolitan city, nestled on the Mediterranean coast.
Our unique route will take us through historic and human landmarks throughout the whole city including the Tel Aviv Port, the Yarkon River, the White City, and Neve Tzedek. We will also stop for a break in the newly reopened Jaffa Train Station, before we bike to the Old City of Jaffa.
In Jaffa we will see the ancient port, the Church of St. Peter, and the artist colony built within the walls. After a ride along the beachfront we will return to our hotel and meet again for dinner and to toast the beginning of the tour.
Cycling Distance: 20 km
Overnight: Tel Aviv
After meeting at the Tal Hotel in Tel Aviv, we will start our trip with an easy ride of Tel Aviv – Israel’s most cosmopolitan city, nestled on the Mediterranean coast.
Our unique route will take us through historic and human landmarks throughout the whole city including the Tel Aviv Port, the Yarkon River, the White City, and Neve Tzedek. We will also stop for a break in the newly reopened Jaffa Train Station, before we bike to the Old City of Jaffa.
In Jaffa we will see the ancient port, the Church of St. Peter, and the artist colony built within the walls. After a ride along the beachfront we will return to our hotel and meet again for dinner and to toast the beginning of the tour.
Cycling Distance: 20 km
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Day 2- Carmel to Caesarea
We will leave Tel Aviv early in the morning by van and drive to the Horn of the Carmel. It is in this biblical site that Elijah fought the prophets of Ba’al (Kings 1). After enjoying a spectacular view of the Galilee from the rooftop of the church here, we will start biking down the slopes of the Carmel towards the Amikam region. We will ride through the Amikam region, known as the Tuscany of Israel, and stop for lunch at the old town of Binyamina, (established in 1922) where we will visit the local winery. From here we will ride to Caesarea, built in the first century BC by King Herod. We will bike along the Aqueduct all the way to the ancient port.
We will take a short walking tour of the remains of Caesarea that was once the capitol of Judea, and is today a true gem on the coast, following which we will head by car to the Galilee
Cycling Distance: 50km
Overnight: Galilee Region
We will leave Tel Aviv early in the morning by van and drive to the Horn of the Carmel. It is in this biblical site that Elijah fought the prophets of Ba’al (Kings 1). After enjoying a spectacular view of the Galilee from the rooftop of the church here, we will start biking down the slopes of the Carmel towards the Amikam region. We will ride through the Amikam region, known as the Tuscany of Israel, and stop for lunch at the old town of Binyamina, (established in 1922) where we will visit the local winery. From here we will ride to Caesarea, built in the first century BC by King Herod. We will bike along the Aqueduct all the way to the ancient port.
We will take a short walking tour of the remains of Caesarea that was once the capitol of Judea, and is today a true gem on the coast, following which we will head by car to the Galilee
Cycling Distance: 50km
Overnight: Galilee Region
Day 3 Tzfat to Golan
We will start our ride at ancient town of Baram, and visit the second century synagogue that still stands there. From here we will begin to ride through the small roads of the upper Galilee, with breath taking views of the villages and vineyards around us. We will stop for a tasting in one of the local wineries. There is also an optional visit to Safed to tour by foot the home of Jewish Mysticism and tour the unique art market. Our ride will continue to the Hula Valley and then make our way to the Golan Heights, a wide open plateau overlooking the Sea of Galilee.
Cycling Distance: 55 km
Overnight: Golan
We will start our ride at ancient town of Baram, and visit the second century synagogue that still stands there. From here we will begin to ride through the small roads of the upper Galilee, with breath taking views of the villages and vineyards around us. We will stop for a tasting in one of the local wineries. There is also an optional visit to Safed to tour by foot the home of Jewish Mysticism and tour the unique art market. Our ride will continue to the Hula Valley and then make our way to the Golan Heights, a wide open plateau overlooking the Sea of Galilee.
Cycling Distance: 55 km
Overnight: Golan
Day 4- Northern Golan
We will enjoy the farming region of Golan, in the foothills of Mt Hermon. Following small roads we will make our way through Druze villages, and also stop for some local coffee. We will continue and visit the Nimrod Fortress, a Medieval stone Castell, where we will stop for a short walking tour. From here we will continue to the holy springs of Banias, where the ruins of the Roman City from the time of Jesus can be seen. Time permitting we will also visit the biblical city of Dan, where a first temple city can be seen. Our day will end with a ride back to where we started in the Golan Heights.
Distance 60 Km
Overnight- Golan
We will enjoy the farming region of Golan, in the foothills of Mt Hermon. Following small roads we will make our way through Druze villages, and also stop for some local coffee. We will continue and visit the Nimrod Fortress, a Medieval stone Castell, where we will stop for a short walking tour. From here we will continue to the holy springs of Banias, where the ruins of the Roman City from the time of Jesus can be seen. Time permitting we will also visit the biblical city of Dan, where a first temple city can be seen. Our day will end with a ride back to where we started in the Golan Heights.
Distance 60 Km
Overnight- Golan
Day 5- Golan to the Sea of Galilee
After breakfast we will take a short transfer to the top of the Golan Heights . This vast plateau, overlooking the Galilee on one side and Syria on the other, is home to some of Israel’s most interesting places and people. We will start the day at Gamla, a city that resisted the Roman army, several years before the events of Masada. From here we will continue to ride, and make our way downhill towards the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Our ride will end at one of the local beaches, before we transfer through the Jordan Valley to Jerusalem. (add an optional day of cycling at the Sea of Galilee)
Cycling Distance: 65km
Overnight: Jerusalem
After breakfast we will take a short transfer to the top of the Golan Heights . This vast plateau, overlooking the Galilee on one side and Syria on the other, is home to some of Israel’s most interesting places and people. We will start the day at Gamla, a city that resisted the Roman army, several years before the events of Masada. From here we will continue to ride, and make our way downhill towards the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Our ride will end at one of the local beaches, before we transfer through the Jordan Valley to Jerusalem. (add an optional day of cycling at the Sea of Galilee)
Cycling Distance: 65km
Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 6- Jerusalem walking tour
Our day will focus the Old City of Jerusalem; a world of its own, enclosed in walls and history. Our tour will take us through the alleys of the Old City in a guided tour on foot including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Western Wall. We will also visit the Jewish Quarter and the tunnels that go along the walls of the Jewish Second Temple. After passing through the market you will be free to choose whether to return to your hotel or tour on your own in the Old City until we meet again in the evening.
Overnight- Jerusalem
Our day will focus the Old City of Jerusalem; a world of its own, enclosed in walls and history. Our tour will take us through the alleys of the Old City in a guided tour on foot including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Western Wall. We will also visit the Jewish Quarter and the tunnels that go along the walls of the Jewish Second Temple. After passing through the market you will be free to choose whether to return to your hotel or tour on your own in the Old City until we meet again in the evening.
Overnight- Jerusalem
Day 7- Jerusalem Bike Ride
We will take advantage of the Sabbath in Jerusalem, and ride through the city streets and allies. Our tour will include The Israeli Parliament, The Valley of the Cross, the pioneer neighborhood of Rehavia, The German Colony and an overlook of the Old City. This trademark ride follows small streets, bike lanes, short cuts and hidden alleys unknown to most. For lunch we will stop at the Old City gates, and continue independently for a free afternoon in the Old City with its colorful markets, holy sites, and local food.
Cycling Distance: 20 km
Overnight: Jerusalem
We will take advantage of the Sabbath in Jerusalem, and ride through the city streets and allies. Our tour will include The Israeli Parliament, The Valley of the Cross, the pioneer neighborhood of Rehavia, The German Colony and an overlook of the Old City. This trademark ride follows small streets, bike lanes, short cuts and hidden alleys unknown to most. For lunch we will stop at the Old City gates, and continue independently for a free afternoon in the Old City with its colorful markets, holy sites, and local food.
Cycling Distance: 20 km
Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 8- Judean Hills
The hills surrounding Jerusalem hold some of the best cycling routes in Israel, and we will probably see dozens of other cyclists as we head on our way. We will start riding from Bar Giora and head downhill towards Beit Shemesh (optional ride out of the city- additional 20 KM). We will ride through the Addulam Park, where we will get a glimpse of the famous caves where Bar Kochba and his supporters hid from the Romans in the year 135 AD.
From here we will ride to the Ella Valley, the Biblical site of David and Goliath’s battle, and continue for lunch and a taste of wine from Israel’s leading wine region. After lunch we will continue our ride to the ruins of Beit Guvrin, where we can explore a system of ancient caves dating back to the Greek Period. The bus will take us back to our hotel in Jerusalem and we will enjoy a farewell dinner together to mark the end of our tour.
Cycling Distance: 50-70 km
Overnight: Jerusalem
The hills surrounding Jerusalem hold some of the best cycling routes in Israel, and we will probably see dozens of other cyclists as we head on our way. We will start riding from Bar Giora and head downhill towards Beit Shemesh (optional ride out of the city- additional 20 KM). We will ride through the Addulam Park, where we will get a glimpse of the famous caves where Bar Kochba and his supporters hid from the Romans in the year 135 AD.
From here we will ride to the Ella Valley, the Biblical site of David and Goliath’s battle, and continue for lunch and a taste of wine from Israel’s leading wine region. After lunch we will continue our ride to the ruins of Beit Guvrin, where we can explore a system of ancient caves dating back to the Greek Period. The bus will take us back to our hotel in Jerusalem and we will enjoy a farewell dinner together to mark the end of our tour.
Cycling Distance: 50-70 km
Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 9- Departure
Enjoy the morning in Jerusalem on your own, our staff will be happy to assist you with your travel plans.
Enjoy the morning in Jerusalem on your own, our staff will be happy to assist you with your travel plans.