Morning

Play a morning round of golf. A short 20-minute drive north leads to Gaash golf club, one of two golf courses in Israel. The stunning nine-hole course is bordered by Gaash natural reserve and hof Hasharon national park, and the ocean is close enough that you can smell the salty breeze.

Make a pit stop at Cesarea. On your way back to Herzliya, make a detour to stop at this national park on the coast of Israel that includes many roman ruins alongside beautiful beaches. Spot pillars, reconstructed frescoes and a large amphitheater. Check the schedule ahead as concerts are sometimes held in the old amphitheater.

Midday

Lunch at the port. Enjoy a midday meal while watching the waves of the Mediterranean crash ashore at old Caesarea port. For fine dining in an elegant atmosphere, duck into Helena, where dishes like grilled calamari, goose liver terrine, and fresh burrata cheese are the star of the show.

Art appreciation. After lunch, take a stroll through the port area and explore the area’s vibrant art scene. Places like the old city Caesarea gallery provide the perfect starting point for a lesson in modern and contemporary Israeli art.

Afternoon

Fun in the sun. Head to the Herzliya promenade to while away an afternoon at the beach. Enjoy a relaxing beach walk along the shores of the Mediterranean or opt for a more adventurous afternoon and head to the Herzliya marina for a sailing lesson.

Shop on. In close proximity to the hotel, 7 stars mall is one of the luxurious shopping experiences. Pop inside to pick up a few souvenirs or a new outfit for dinner

Evening

Enjoy an elegant dinner. A modern brasserie, Sebastian Restaurant is rooted in the classic traditions of restaurants that provide a good meal and an enjoyable outing at any time of day. Try the salmon pappardelle with sage butter and artichoke and pair it with a glass of wine from their expansive selection.

Morning

Take a morning walk on a peaceful beach. Just north of Tel Aviv, the especially gorgeous strip of coast known as Sidney Alley Beach has powdery soft sand. Locals go for its beauty and superb fishing. The rocks that border the coast have a number of caves that are safe to explore.

Midday

Enjoy kosher Asian cuisine. Popular with locals, Zozobra is the dream child of Israeli chef Avi Conforti, who wanted to share his love of eastern food with kosher diners. Enjoy Tibetan noodles with pumpkin, Cambodian curries and veal gyoza. Don’t miss refreshments like the samoi coconut, a frozen drink with coconut and local palm honey.

Visit Herzliya's quirkiest local site. The hermit house is a bit like a fairy tale come to life. Built into the dunes of a beach, this permanent sand castle has stood since the 1970s and includes tunnels carved into the rock. Owner Nissim Kachlon has incorporated recyclable materials like blue-glass bottles into the structure over time.

Afternoon

Enjoy an afternoon snack. Every weekday at 6 PM, the staff at the casual Blends Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya prepares fresh hummus, the traditional dip made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic.

Recharge at the spa. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Herzliya has countless ways to relax and rejuvenate. Enjoy a few rounds in the Turkish-style hammam or dry sauna, and arrange for a deep tension-relief massage to smooth out stubborn kinks in your muscles.

Evening

Catch a show. Check the schedule at the Herzliya performing arts center, which plays host to various multicultural theater, dance and music events. Ask the concierge at the Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya for assistance with booking tickets.

Morning

The best of Bauhaus. Learn more about Bauhaus, the German design movement that is prominently displayed in buildings throughout Tel Aviv, at the Bauhaus center Tel Aviv. The center leads a two-hour walking tour that guides you to the most stunning examples of this architectural style in the city.

Explore Tel Aviv's most vibrant market. Carmel Market, also known as Shuk Hacarmel, opened in 1920 as an integral part of daily life in the city. Today in the bustling market, you’ll find vendors selling everything from boutique beers and fragrant spices to traditional clothes.

Midday

Enjoy oceanfront dining. For lunch, head to the old man and the sea. Soak in the stunning views from the jaffa port as you dine on fresh seafood and pita bread straight from the oven.

Afternoon

See the best art in Tel Aviv. The building that is now the Tel Aviv museum of art was once the home of the city’s first mayor. Today, you’ll find an impressive selection of 20th-century works spanning the surrealist, impressionist and pop art movements from artists including Jackson Pollock and Pablo Picasso.

Evening

Explore well-loved neighborhoods. Discover some of tel aviv’s most thriving areas with a walk through the neve tzadek and hatachana neighborhoods, both of which are historic areas that have morphed into hip neighborhoods.

Have a memorable Mediterranean dinner. Celebrity chef Eyal Shani mixes up the menu at the chic abraxas north daily depending on whatever ingredients from the region are freshest but hot-from-the-oven pita and lamb schwarma, marinated overnight in grapes, are mainstay dishes. Grab a seat on the sidewalk to watch the locals in this buzzy corner of town.

Paint the town. Home to some of the city’s best restaurants, bars and clubs, Tel Aviv’s iconic Rothschild Boulevard is a nightlife staple. Whether you want to dance the night away or enjoy some live jazz, you can find it on Rothschild.

Morning

Go into Jerusalem's mountains. The mount of olives, one of three hills that border Jerusalem's old city, divides Jerusalem from the Judean desert. In ancient times, the area contained rows of ancient olive groves. Have your concierge arrange a tour to learn about the biblically significant sites throughout the area.

Visit the wailing wall. Also known as the western wall since it sits on the western border of the temple mount, this ancient limestone structure in the old city of Jerusalem is considered the holiest site that Jewish people can pray at, as it is a remnant of the holy temples. Nearly anytime you visit, you can see devout pilgrims in prayer.

Midday

Shop local. Peruse the wares at the Mahane Yehuda Market, a bustling old-fashioned Shuk that’s been reinvented for the modern age. Sample the offerings from vendors ranging from hummus to pastries.

Walk through history. Built in the 16th century, Jaffa gate is one of the city’s six original gates that still stand today. Built to slow down charging enemies, the gate’s unique entryway bends at an abrupt right angle as you enter.

Afternoon

Visit a sacred Christian site. Considered by many to contain two of the holiest sites in the Christian faith, the church of the holy sepulcher includes the hill where Jesus was crucified and the tomb where Christians believe he was buried and resurrected. Expect crowds.

Evening

Taste a bit of history. At eucalyptus, chef Moshe Basson re-creates dishes that were traditionally served at home during biblical times. He makes daily trips to the Judean hills to source ingredients like hyssop and tweaks the night’s menu based on his discoveries. Don’t miss the roasted eggplant topped with aged pomegranate syrup or the fried fish falafel with coconut milk.

A movie under the stars. Immerse yourself in the history of Jerusalem at the city of David video presentation, which tells the riveting story of the city’s rebirth more than 2,000 years ago.

Morning

Visit an ancient fortress. A Unesco world heritage site situated near the Israel/Jordan border, Masada National Park contains the mountaintop ruins of a royal citadel that was sieged during the first Jewish-Roman war. See what was once king Herod’s Palace, a Byzantine-era synagogue, and learn more about its history on one of the park’s tours. A cable car leads to the top of the mountain.

Midday

Float in the famous Dead Sea. In the middle of the west bank of Jordan and Israel, the famously salty Dead Sea is visited by millions each year who wish to float in the healing waters. Minerals in the water are believed to calm inflammation, destress strained muscles, and moisturize skin to make it look younger.

Afternoon

Explore the Qumran Caves. These otherworldly limestone formations have been used for shelter for hundreds of years, but they’re best known for being the site where the dead sea scrolls were discovered in 1947. Start your tour at the visitor center, where an audio presentation will walk you through the site’s history and the significance of the scrolls, which are the oldest known existing copy of the old testament.

Evening

A final feast. Retreat back to the lobby Blends Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya for a relaxing dinner after a busy day of exploring. Dine on Aqua Piazza gnocchi, with colorful cherry tomatoes seared in butter and white wine, and simply prepared Mediterranean catches like sea bass fillet with meshed potatoes and aromatic mushroom stew.