Free tool
Israel Itinerary Builder
Pick your cities, how long you have and what you're into. You'll get a day-by-day plan that links straight into our guides — and a URL you can send to whoever you're travelling with.
To plan a trip to Israel, choose your cities, set your trip length, and pick two or three interests. Most visitors do best with 7–10 days: 3–4 in Jerusalem, 3 in Tel Aviv, and 2–3 for the Galilee or the Negev and Dead Sea. Build your own version below — it's free and nothing is stored.
How to use this
The builder gives you the shape of a trip — how many days in each city, and roughly what to do with them. It deliberately doesn't name specific restaurants or hotels, because that's what the guides themselves are for, and they get refreshed as places change.
So: generate the plan, then follow the links on each day into the relevant list and pick the specific places you want. That way your itinerary stays current even if you built it months before you fly.
A note on Shabbat
The plan flags Friday evening through Saturday evening. Public transport largely stops, most businesses in Jewish areas close, and Jerusalem goes very quiet. Tel Aviv keeps a lot open, and Arab-majority cities like Nazareth, Akko and Haifa's Wadi Nisnas run more or less normally. Don't schedule intercity travel across it unless you're driving.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need in Israel?
Seven to ten days covers the essentials without rushing: three or four in Jerusalem, three in Tel Aviv, and two or three for the north or the Dead Sea and Negev. Under five days, pick two cities and go deeper rather than spreading yourself thin — the country is small, but the transitions still eat half-days.
How far apart are Israeli cities?
Closer than most people expect. Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is about an hour by train or car. Tel Aviv to Haifa is an hour. Tel Aviv to Eilat is four to five hours by road, or a short domestic flight. You can base yourself in one city and day-trip to a surprising amount.
Does this itinerary account for Shabbat?
Partly — the builder flags Friday evening to Saturday evening, when public transport largely stops, most businesses in Jewish areas close, and Jerusalem in particular goes very quiet. Tel Aviv, Haifa and Arab-majority cities like Nazareth and Akko stay much more active. Plan intercity travel around it rather than through it.
Is my itinerary saved anywhere?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser and stores nothing. Your choices are encoded in the URL, so copying the link is how you save or share a plan — bookmark it, or send it to whoever you're travelling with.
Can I change the plan it gives me?
It's a starting scaffold, not a prescription. Each day links into our guides for that city, so the intended workflow is: generate the shape of the trip, then open the guides and swap in the specific places you actually want.
Now pick the actual places
Every guide covers price bands, neighbourhoods and a practical tip for each entry.
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