Top Israel Day Trips

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!

I offer one day and multi-day tours throughout all parts of Israel including Jerusalem, the Dead Sea (Masada), the Galilee, the Golan, the Tel Aviv area, and the Negev. Whether it's a bar mitzvah trip, a family vacation, a business trip, Jewish heritage, Christian heritage, a first time visit, or your 20th time visit, you can count on my expertise to build an itinerary that is right for you. Feel free to contact me for free touring advice, including how to extend your trip into Jordan.

Take a full-day trip to Masada and Ein Gedi from Eilat, with a professional driver-guide. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, trace the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada, where the ruins of King Herod’s palaces litter a mountaintop. Ride a cable car up to witness the awesome views and archaeological ruins including the well-preserved bathhouse, Roman barracks and more. Continue to Ein Gedi, an idyllic mountain oasis with waterfalls, cliffs and springs. Pamper yourself in the mineral-rich waters and thermal pools, and enjoy time for lunch before returning to Eilat.

Visit the world amazing sites of Petra, Jordan on a comfortable day trip from Tel Aviv. With your round-trip flights to Eilat and transfers to Petra included, you can relax and enjoy the sights of this spectacular rock-carved city. Route : 06:40 am - flight from Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion) to Ramon airport Eilat. 07:40 am - transfer from Ramon airport to the Jordan border. 08:30 - 09:00 am - cross to Jordanian side. 11:00 - start the tour in Petra site. 15:00 - lunch and free time. 17:00 - drive back to the Jordanian border. 19:00 - arrival to Israel and transfer to Ramon airport. 20:55 - flight to Tel Aviv.

Petra was only recently rediscovered by the western world. Recently it has been named one of the seven wonders of the world. Entering Petra through the Siq you will soon see why. The first look at the Treasury is astounding. The workmanship and the sheer size of the Treasury will amaze you. There is much to see in Petra, many more facades, tombs, a Roman theater, caves where they once buried the dead, and prayed over them, and much more. At one time the Nabateans controlled all of the water in the area, see the great water cisterns that they built.

The Dead Sea is located at the lowest point on Earth in the South of Israel. No plant or animal can live in the Dead Sea due to its high salt content which is about 33%. The waters of the Dead Sea are said to be very therapeutic for all sorts of skin ailments, due to the high mineral content in the water. Masada resides on a plateau in the middle of the desert. King Herod was the first to come and build for himself 2 palaces on Masada. Masada is known for the Jews residing here and how the Romans built a huge ramp and finally with fifteen thousand troops conquered Masada. They did it by building a ramp that was 375 feet from bedrock stones.

See the sights of Jerusalem and Bethlehem on a full-day trip from Tel Aviv. With an expert guide, glimpse the Garden of Gethsemane, Mount of Olives and other sights around Old Jerusalem. Then, enter the Old City through the Zion Gate to see the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Via Dolorosa and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of Jesus’ crucifixion. Afterward, visit Bethlehem, the town where Jesus was born. Here, view the Church of the Nativity, where the exact place of Jesus’ birth is marked in an underground grotto.

Jerusalem is thousands of years old and was settled in the 4th millennium B.C. The history of Jerusalem covers thousands of years and countless religions. The Old City walls were built in 1538. Since then the city has outgrown those walls and has been extended. Jerusalem is holy to the Jews because of the Temple Mount, which contains the Western Wall. For the Christians due to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. For the Moslems, the Dome of the Rock.

Celebrate Christmas where it happened on this Christmas Eve tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. View the Mount of Olives before visiting the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Afterwards, make your way to Bethlehem in a vehicle with a driver. Take in views of the city from the Hill of Evil and admire the local Christmas decorations.  Participate in the midnight mass either in the Church of Nativity or in Manger Square.

Discover each of the nine gates in Jerusalem’s Old City on a full-day tour from Tel Aviv that explores the stories behind each entranceway. You’ll see some of Jerusalem’s most popular sites, from Mount Zion to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, but also go beyond the city’s highlights to visit lesser-known spots with fascinating history.

Visit Cairo on a day trip from Eilat that coordinates transport, private tours, lunch, and border-crossing assistance so you don’t need to spend precious sightseeing time on logistics. With stops at the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, you’ll cover some of Cairo’s most important ancient sites, and traveling overland from Eilat to Cairo means beautiful views of the Egyptian deserts, mountains, and coast.

Visit Petra on a full-day tour from Jerusalem by air that makes the most of your time in Israel. You’ll have four hours to explore Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was inhabited since pre-historic times, taking in cliff-carved temples, a Roman theater, and other Nabataean landmarks. This 16-hour tour includes plane tickets, entrance fees, a guided tour of the site, lunch, and round-trip transport from your hotel in Jerusalem.

Swim in the Dead Sea, walk through Jerusalem’s Old City, and visit Bethlehem’s biblical sites on a private tour from Eilat that includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel or port. This full-day tour offers flexibility and a personalized experience for your group of up to seven people, and takes in some of the country's highlights, including two of Israel's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

See the sunrise from Mt Sinai and visit St Catherine’s Monastery on a full-day trip from Eilat. Late in the evening, travel into Egypt to Mt Sinai, where according to the bible, Moses received the Ten Commandments. Then, climb to Sinai’s peak to witness the spectacular sunrise. Afterward, descend to the UNESCO-listed St Catherine’s. Admire the walled retreat’s church and chapel, and see sacred sites including the Burning Bush and Jethro’s Well (Moses’ Well) before lunch and your return to Eilat. Numbers are limited to 15 for a personalized experience.

Visit breathtaking Petra in Jordan on a day trip from Tel Aviv. With round-trip flights to Eilat and scenic return journeys on Jordan’s desert highway to Petra, all you need do is relax and admire the 2,000-year-old rock-cut city. Opt to walk or ride a horse to the Siq entrance canyon, and explore Petra’s star attractions, including the Treasury and other sights, on foot. After lunch at a local restaurant, stop to see Wadi Rum at viewpoints on the way back to Eilat for your return flight to Tel Aviv.

Travel from Eilat to two of Israel’s most iconic sites on a day trip to Masada and the Dead Sea. Take the ancient path — or a cable car — to Masada’s summit and explore King Herod’s millenia-old hilltop city; take in the restored palace murals and Roman baths, then learn the poignant story of a Jewish rebellion. Wash off the dust in the hyper-saline water of the Dead Sea, wallow in mineral-rich mud, and stroll salt-crusted beaches at the lowest point on earth.

Visit iconic and historic Petra from Eilat on this full-day, guided tour with lunch included. Head through the sandstone Siq on route one of the world’s seven wonders built by the Nadateans of Jordan some 2000 years ago. Behold the Treasury monument as well as ancient crypts, mourning halls, baths, and temples. Stand in a 3000-seat Roman theatre built in 1st-century BC and watch the nearby mountains change colours throughout the day.  

Explore the biblical sites of Nazareth and Galilee on a full-day, small-group tour from Tel Aviv. Visit the basilica and humble grotto inside the Church of the Annunciation, then see the possible site where Jesus turned water into wine. Stand on the shores of the Sea of Galilee in Tiberias, and continue along the shoreline to the celebrated place of the multiplication of loaves and fishes. Stop by the ruins of a synagogue where Jesus taught, then continue to Jordan River baptismal site before returning to Tel Aviv.

Visit Masada and the Dead Sea on a full-day trip from Jerusalem that combines two spectacular destinations to make the most of your time on the road. After a morning exploring the historic mountaintop fortress of Masada, you’ll have the rest of the day to relax at the edge of the Dead Sea, enjoying mineral-rich mud and hyper-saline water with gorgeous views along the shoreline.

Visit the highlights of Western Galilee on a small-group tour from Jerusalem that’s a more personal alternative to crowded, slow-moving coach tours. With stops at Caesarea, Haifa’s Baha’i Gardens, Acre’s Crusader City, and Rosh Hanikra, you’ll blend ancient history and gorgeous scenery, while guided tours of each site give an in-depth look at the fascinating Galilee coast.

Visit Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, and Rosh Hanikra on a full-day tour from Tel Aviv that follows the spectacular Mediterranean coast to Roman ruins, the Bahai gardens, an underground Crusader city, and limestone caves on the border of Lebanon. Guided tours at each site are a fascinating glimpse of the region’s long history, and combining the four destinations makes the most of your travel time for maximum exploring.

Experience two of Israel’s top attractions — ancient Masada and the Dead Sea — on a full-day, small-group trip from Tel Aviv. Journey through the Judean hills to Masada, a mountain plateau strewn with remnants of a palace-fortress built by King Herod. Catch the cable car to the mountaintop, and explore the ruins as your guide recounts tales of Masada’s famous siege in the 1st century AD. Afterward, continue to the Dead Sea for an unforgettable float in its mineral-rich waters.

Visit Caesarea, Haifa’s Baha’i Gardens, the Acre Crusader Fortress, and Rosh Hanikra on a full-day coach tour from Jerusalem that combines highlights of Western Galilee into one spectacular day of exploring. With all transport in a climate-controlled coach, you’ll stay cool and comfortable between sightseeing stops, enjoying great views of the Israel coast while someone else does the driving.

Discover the biblical sites of Bethlehem with a 6-hour tour that begins in Tel Aviv and ends in Jerusalem. Follow the footsteps of the holy family as you walk through Manger Square, then visit the 4th-century Church of the Nativity. Hear stories about the history of the city, and learn the sites of major Bible stories. Descend into the Milk Grotto beneath a historic Franciscan Chapel and visit a shepherd’s field. Enjoy free time to browse souvenir shops before continuing to Jerusalem.