3 days in Israel: a relaxed family weekender

Old Jaffa seaside · Jerusalem's Old City · Dead Sea float · November

  • 3 days
  • November
  • 7 stops
  • A family trip

This three-day loop pairs Israel's two most iconic day trips with plenty of room to wander slowly. Each day keeps a single, unhurried destination, leaving afternoons free for a promenade, a park or a long lunch. In November the light is soft and the crowds thin, which suits a family pace that values easy walking over ticking off sights.

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Map of the stops in Israel
Day 1

Jaffa by the sea

Old Jaffa

Old Jaffa

The old stone lanes climb uphill from the port; take them slowly and keep the sea in view.

Afternoon · 2 hr

The Sea Walls Promenade

Scenic seaside promenade along Jaffa's old sea walls with gentle ocean views, fresh air and room for kids to stroll and explore safely - a light, easy walk to end the arrival day.

Flat and open, with benches and room to roam - a good last walk of the day.

Afternoon · 1 hr
Yarkon Park

Yarkon Park

Bring a blanket and let the day taper off; it is the quiet way to close the first day.

Afternoon

Arrive in the afternoon and keep the day light: the promenade and park are a gentle way to end the first day.

Day 2

Jerusalem's Old City lanes

Old City Bazaar (Shuk ha-Tsaba'im)

Old City Bazaar (Shuk ha-Tsaba'im)

Wander the historic covered markets of Jerusalem's Old City, next to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, taking in the colours, scents and history of the ancient lanes.

Covered lanes right beside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre; wander before the midday crowds build.

Morning · 3 hr
Western Wall (Kotel)

Western Wall (Kotel)

Iconic ancient wall and plaza in the Old City, a few minutes' walk from the bazaar. Great for kids to see up close, with plenty of open space.

The plaza is wide and open, easy to visit with children, and a few minutes from the bazaar.

Morning · 1 hr

Old City Shawarma and Falafel

Casual family-friendly eatery on David St serving shawarma and falafel - quick, easy lunch that kids love, right by the bazaar.

A quick, casual lunch on David St that keeps the day moving without much waiting.

Afternoon · 1 hr

The bazaar, the Wall and lunch all sit within a short walk of one another, so the morning can stretch.

Day 3

A slow float at the Dead Sea

Dead Sea Beach (Ein Bokek)

Dead Sea Beach (Ein Bokek)

Relaxed morning float in the buoyant salt water of the Dead Sea at Ein Bokek's public beach - the signature, light activity for the final day before heading home.

Bring water shoes and rinse off right after the float - the salt stays on the skin.

Morning · 2 hr

Go early for calm water and easy parking, and leave the rest of the day for the drive home.

Good to know

Is the Dead Sea float safe for children?

The water is buoyant enough to hold everyone up, but it stings if it gets in eyes or mouth, so keep fresh water and water shoes on hand.

How much time should we allow for Jerusalem's Old City?

The bazaar, the Western Wall and lunch all sit within a few minutes' walk of each other, so a relaxed morning covers them.

Is Jaffa easy to walk with a family?

The stone lanes climb from the port, but the Sea Walls Promenade is flat and open, with benches and room for children to roam.

What is November like for this trip?

Soft light, thinner crowds and mild temperatures - easy walking weather for the Old City and the Dead Sea alike.

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