Top Israel Day Trips & Excursions

Visit Masada and the Dead Sea on a full-day trip from Tel Aviv. Travel by air-conditioned coach through the Judean desert from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea, and visit Masada on route. Ride the cable car to the mountaintop for a guided tour of the 2,000-year-old ruins, and continue to the Dead Sea to ‘swim’ in its salt-rich waters and, if you wish, take a therapeutic mud bath. The day trip also passes the site of the New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan, and ancient city of Jericho.

Israel’s religious highlights are dazzling yet dispersed. Travel between attractions with ease from Tel Aviv on a 12.5-hour sightseeing tour that covers Jericho, Qasr al Yehud, the Dead Sea, and the Old City of Jerusalem. See highlights of ancient Jericho, bathe buoyantly in the Dead Sea, take a sightseeing tour of the Old City of Jerusalem, divided into distinctive Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Armenian quarters, and visit the Church of the Nativity, heralded by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus Christ.

Visit ancient Jerusalem and the extraordinary Dead Sea on this action-packed day trip from Tel Aviv. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, venture to holy Jerusalem to see its most revered religious sites. Enter the Old City to view the Western Wall (Wailing Wall) and Via Dolorosa. Then, drive to the sparkling Dead Sea for free time to luxuriate in the salt-rich waters, sunbathe and take a therapeutic mud bath. Ideal for first-time visitors to Israel and anyone short on time.

Discover the New Testament sites of Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee on this day trip from Tel Aviv. In Nazareth, Jesus’ childhood home, explore the Church of the Annunciation and Church of St Joseph. After your Nazareth tour, visit some fabled miracle locations around the Sea of Galilee including the site of the feeding of the 5,000. Visit Capernaum and then pass through Tiberias on route to the Jordan River, with the chance to be baptized in its waters. Nazareth and Galilee tours don’t come much more comprehensive!

Combine a Masada tour and Dead Sea trip into one memorable full-day tour from Jerusalem. Travel through the Judean desert by air-conditioned coach and pass the site of the famous New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan. Arrive at Masada and ride the cable car to the legendary mountaintop ruins of King Herod’s palaces. After a guided tour, drive to the Dead Sea. Relish the surreal Dead Sea floating experience and choose to take a therapeutic mud bath. Then, return to Jerusalem, passing the ancient city of Jericho on route.

Delve into three of Israel's historical port cities and the enchanting Rosh Hanikra grottos on this full-day trip from Tel Aviv. Traveling by air-conditioned coach with a professional guide, stop to visit the archaeological relics of ancient Caesarea, a port built by Herod the Great and home to the ruins of a harbor and Roman amphitheater. Visit Haifa to see the exquisite Baha’i Gardens, stroll around the sea grottos of Rosh Hanikra, and stop in the timeworn port of Acre to explore its Crusader tunnels and vibrant Old City Market.

Visit the spectacular rock-cut city of Petra on a full-day tour from Eilat, and explore the ancient world of the Nabataeans. See temples and a treasury carved directly into rosy cliffs, then learn how the historic necropolis was lost to the desert for centuries. This 12-hour Petra tour includes pickup and drop-off in Eilat, entrance fees at the site, and a Jordanian lunch at a local restaurant.

Visit the Holy Land sites of Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee on this full-day guided tour from Jerusalem. Travel to the city of Nazareth, described in the New Testament as the childhood home of Jesus. See popular Holy Land sites like the Basilica of the Annunciation and Mt Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus. At the Sea of Galilee, see where Jesus performed miracles and walk the shores where he first taught his followers. Also, consider being baptized where Jesus was, in the Jordan River.

For Christians, Jews and Muslims alike, Jerusalem is the spiritual center of the world. Take this guided all-day tour to better understand the city’s 4,000-year-old history and visit its important sites. See what are widely considered the holiest places in the world: the Western Wall, the holiest of Jewish sites; the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located where Jesus was crucified and buried; and many more. Finish the day with time at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust History Museum in New Jerusalem. Round-trip hotel transport included.

Visit some of Israel’s ancient and scenic highlights on a full-day tour from Tel Aviv to Masada, Ein Gedi oasis, the Dead Sea, and Jericho. Enjoy independent time at Masada and Ein Gedi, swim in the hyper-saline water of the Dead Sea, then explore the historic streets of Jericho on a guided tour. This full-day tour includes admission to a Dead Sea beach and round-trip transport from a central location in Tel Aviv.

Explore Old Jerusalem and visit the powerful Holocaust Museum in New Jerusalem on this day trip from Tel Aviv. With a knowledgeable guide, witness the most resonant Jewish and Christian sites of the Old City, including the Mount of Olives, Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Via Dolorosa and Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Then, drive to modern Jerusalem to the Holocaust Museum. Head inside to chart the moving personal stories of the victims of World War II’s Holocaust through the artifacts, survivor testimonies and deeply poignant Hall of Names memorial.

Witness the world of the West Bank and explore its history and culture on this full-day guided tour from Jerusalem. See where Jesus was born in Bethlehem and where he was baptized in the Jordan River. Visit the town of Ramallah and see the tomb of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Stop at Jericho to see the oldest city in the world.

See the birthplace of Jesus on this guided half-day tour from Jerusalem to Bethlehem. Visit Greek and Catholic churches and trace the events of the Nativity of Jesus. From Manger Square to the Church of the Nativity, the Milk Grotto and Shepherds’ Field, follow the timeline to Jesus’ birth. Uncover the highlights of this holy city, a major Christian pilgrimage site. Hotel pickup only included.

Step back 2,000 years on a full-day trip from Tel Aviv to Petra, including round-trip flights to Eilat. On arrival in Eilat, drive through Jordan’s desert for a guided tour of magnificent UNESCO-listed Petra. Marvel at the rose-red rock-cut buildings and monuments, including the Treasury, theater, tombs and colonnaded street, as you hear all their history. Afterward, shop for souvenirs and enjoy a restaurant lunch before your return drive to Eilat and flight back to Tel Aviv. Petra tours from Tel Aviv don’t get much easier!

Follow in the footsteps of Jesus on a guided, full-day tour from Nazareth to the Sea of Galilee. Beginning in Tel Aviv, visit some of the most important sites in northern Israel, like the historic city of Nazareth where Jesus spent much of his childhood. Visit Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle. See where Jesus taught his disciples, where he fed the multitude, where he was baptized and much more. Any necessary entry fees plus a Tel Aviv hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this small-group tour.

See the highlights of 3,000-year-old Jerusalem on a full-day tour with a knowledgeable guide. Stand on the Mount of Olives to admire the iconic views of the walled, Old City. Head to Mt Zion to visit the Room of the Last Supper and King David’s Tomb, and wander through Old Jerusalem, taking in the Roman Cardo and Armenian and Jewish quarters on route to the Via Dolorosa, Church of Holy Sepulchre and Western Wall (Wailing Wall). Lastly, visit Yad Veshem, where memorials and exhibits pay tribute to the Holocaust’s victims.

Day Tour of Holy Jerusalem and Holy BethlehemDrive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David's Tomb, Room of Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem where Jesus was born; Walk through the Manger square to visit the Church of Nativity; View the Shepherds' field. Full-day tour of the biblical sites in Bethlehem and Jerusalem.See Israel's most important churches.Follow Jesus' path down the Via Dolorosa.Explore Bethlehem's Christian landmarks.Free hotel pickup and drop-off included from Tel aviv, Herzliya, Netanya And Jerusalem.

Delve into the storied past of Old Jerusalem on this full-day trip from Tel Aviv. Travel to the captivating city and witness the sites held most sacred by the Jewish and Christian religions as your guide explains their secrets and symbolism. Absorb the views from the Mount of Olives, see the Garden of Gethsemane, Hall of the Last Supper and Tomb of King David, and explore the Old City to view the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), step out on the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Get close-up to the ancient and religious treasures of Old Jerusalem on this 6-hour tour from Tel Aviv. With a professional guide, ride an air-conditioned coach to the walled ancient city, held sacred in the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths since biblical times. Admire the city views from the Mount of Olives, see the Garden of Gethsemane, and explore the winding alleyways of the Armenian, Christian and Jewish Quarters to view the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Via Dolorosa and other sites, all as your guide unravels the city’s incredible past.

Explore the highlights of the Judean Desert on a full-day tour to Masada, Ein Gedi, the Dead Sea, and Jericho with transport from a centrally-located point in Jerusalem. Enjoy independent time to learn about Masada’s dramatic history, hike into Ein Gedi, and swim at a private beach by the Dead Sea, then visit one of the world’s oldest cities with a guide.

Unforgettable Tour Experience to Caesarea, Haifa, Acre and Rosh HaNikra    Explore the highlights of Israel’s northern coast, from the ancient Roman ruins at Caesarea to Haifa’s Bahai sites, a crusader fortress, and the Old City of Acre. Combining the historic destinations means you’ll follow the beautiful coastline almost to the Lebanese border, and the tour’s early start time is designed so you’ll visit Caesarea’s open-air ruins in the cooler morning hours. Visit the UNESCO-listed Baha'i GardensSee Israel's ancient and modern sidesWalk through the UNESCO-listed Acre Old CityIncludes all entrance feesPickup and drop-off at hotels in selected citiesInstant Confirmation

If you’re short on time, tick off four of Israel’s top attractions with ease and efficiency on an 11-hour sightseeing tour from Tel Aviv. Avoid crowds by arriving early at the Church of the Nativity, believed by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, and then explore Jericho, an ancient city in the shadow of the Mount of Temptation. Visit the archeological site of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, and float in the salt-saturated waters of the Dead Sea.

Watch the sun rise at Masada and visit Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea on this 11-hour morning trip from Tel Aviv. Hike up Masada mountain in the early hours to see the sun emerge over the mountains and Dead Sea, and inspect the mountaintop ancient fortress ruins. Then, explore the Ein Gedi oasis and visit the Dead Sea to float in its waters. Return air-conditioned transport with central Tel Aviv pickup and drop-off included.

Spend the day exploring historic Golan Heights on this popular day-trip from Tel Aviv. Your route will take you past numerous scenic overlooks perfect for snapping photos, as well as through the ancient village of Katzrin—the capital of Golan Heights. You’ll travel to the top of one of Israel’s most stunning dormant volcanoes and take an informative walking tour of a 6th-century synagogue as part of this memorable trip.