So how long does it really take to tackle this country?  Well, some would say a lifetime, or multiple lifetimes at least.  I say if you had ten days, that would be nice, but let’s say you don’t.  I think that you could do some real damage in about five days.  Don’t get me wrong, a week is better and two weeks is better still.

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Here is a sample 5-day itinerary:

Day one: Northwest of Israel: Acco, Rosh Hanikra, Tzippori, Bahai in Haifa and Acco.  Museums could include the Hecht archeology collection at Haifa University, and the Ghetto Fighter’s excellent Holocaust museum.
Day two: The Golan Heights, Katzrin, Gamla, Mt. Bental, Tel Dan.
(Rafting on the Jordan in season.)
Day three: Jerusalem, old city, Mt. Zion,
Day four: More Jerusalem outside the old city. Museums and markets
Day five:  Masada and the Dead Sea.