Service Description

Price includes luxury mini coach, driver, tour guide and group of up to 19 passengers. We board the coach by 09:00 at Ben Gurion Airport Rail Station. The full-day coach trip focuses on the 1948 War of Independence, highlighting the strategic battles, sieges, and heroic efforts to secure Jerusalem and supply its Jewish population amid intense fighting and blockades by Arab forces. This itinerary starts from Ben Gurion Airport, travels eastward along the historic Jerusalem corridor, and returns the same evening to Ben Gurion. The route emphasizes key sites tied to the desperate struggle for Jerusalem's lifeline, including armored warfare, failed assaults on fortified positions, the ingenious construction of a bypass road, convoy ambushes on the main highway (now Highway 1, often called "Kvish HaGvurah" or Road of Heroism in memory of those events), and a pivotal battle that helped break the siege. Tour Details Theme: The 1948 War of Independence – Battles for the Road to Jerusalem Duration: Full day (approximately 8–9 hours, including travel, visits, and stops) Start/End: Pickup in central Tel Aviv in the morning; return to Tel Aviv in the late afternoon/early evening Inclusions: Comfortable air-conditioned coach transportation Professional Israeli tour guide Yoni Lemel, (licensed and specializing in 1948 history) providing live narration, historical explanations, personal stories, and time for questions at each site Not included: Refreshments or drinks (please bring your own water bottle; stops may have limited options) Meals (please bring a packed lunch; there will be time to eat during the day) What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes (some sites involve short walks on uneven terrain), hat, sunscreen, water, packed lunch, camera, and any personal medications Accessibility note: Most sites have paths suitable for moderate mobility, but some areas (e.g., viewpoints or short trails) involve steps or uneven ground. Inform the guide in advance of any needs. We return Ben Gurion by about 18:00.