Top Israel Half-day Tours

Jerusalem is the spiritual center of the world for Christians, Jews and Muslims alike. Take this guided, 4-hour walking tour to better understand the city’s 4,000-year history and visit the important sites that make up its past. See Temple Mount, one of the most important religious sites in the Old City of Jerusalem; the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located on the hill of Calvary, where Jesus was crucified and buried; and many more. Explore the fascinating history of this holy city.

Discover Jerusalem’s most iconic sites on a 6-hour, small-group tour from Tel Aviv that includes the city’s Roman, Jewish and Christian landmarks. Follow a historic trail from the slopes of Mount Zion to the ancient quarters of the Old City, and learn about the remarkable heritage of this holy, ancient city. Get a personal overview and orientation from an experienced guide and finish the day in Jerusalem, free to keep exploring on your own.

Visit the Mount of Olives on a 3-hour walking tour that explores the sacred sites of Jerusalem’s three major religions. Take in views of the Old City as you learn how Jews, Muslims and Christians place this stony ridge at the heart of their beliefs; stroll an ancient Jewish cemetery, visit storied churches and see the Chapel of Ascension, which Christians built on the legendary site where Jesus rose to heaven. Discover the Garden of Gethsemane and glimpse a tomb that’s sacred to Muslims and Christians alike. 

Explore Tel Aviv by bike to explore some of the city’s key highlights, from the beach-front promenade to Rothschild Boulevard. Bike paths and off-road trails make Tel Aviv a great place to bike, but linking up destinations on bike-friendly routes can be a challenge. Riding with a guide keeps you on fun and safe roads, with plenty of stops to learn about local history, culture, and landmarks.

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.

Discover in a 4-hour walking tour of Jerusalem what makes of this city the world's spiritual centre for Christians, Jews and Muslims. Along the way, your tour guide will show you the the most important religious sites in the Old City of Jerusalem, while you learn about the the city’s 4,000-year fascinating history. See Temple Mount, one of the most important religious sites in the Old City of Jerusalem; the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located on the hill of Calvary, where Jesus was crucified and buried; and many more.

Get a personal introduction to Israel’s ‘White City’ with a private, half-day walking tour of Tel Aviv that explores history, heritage and local color. Create the perfect itinerary for your interests, strolling past the elegant homes along Rothschild Boulevard and visiting historic Ahuzat Bayit. Take in ‘Independence Hall,’ a vibrant fresh food bazaar and Old Jaffa, whose ancient port and narrow streets have seen 4,000 years of history.

Take in the very best of Tel Aviv and Jaffa with a private, half-day tour on foot and by taxi. Enjoy the flexibility of a private guide, and customize your itinerary to visit only the sites that interest you most. Stroll historic boulevards and visit the wharves in the old port of Tel Aviv, then explore Israeli's modern history. Head down the coast to Jaffa, and hear stories about the people and cultures that have shaped this ancient city, or browse the vibrant stalls at a pair of famous markets.

Experience Bethlehem's religious landmarks with a half-day tour from Jerusalem, and enjoy a biblical and historic perspective on churches, chapels and shrines. Enter the 4th-century Church of the Nativity on the site that marks Jesus’ birthplace, then descend into the revered Milk Grotto, a pilgrimage place for believers from around the world. Finish your tour in the rolling shepherds’ fields, where shrines and a Greek Orthodox church celebrate the traditional area where local shepherds saw the star of nativity over two thousand years ago.

Combine Jerusalem highlights with beach time at the Dead Sea on a full-day coach tour that begins and ends at your Jerusalem hotel. You’ll see highlights of the Jerusalem Old City—your route includes the Cardo, Wailing Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre—before heading to a Dead Sea resort, where swimming, sunbathing, and mud baths are a great way to recharge after a morning of sightseeing.

Visit highlights of Western Galilee on a full-day coach tour from Tel Aviv to Caesarea, Haifa’s Baha’i Gardens, the Crusader City of Acre, and Rosh Hanikra. With a fascinating blend of ancient history and scenery, the tour combines top destinations to save time on the road. Since you’ll travel between sites in a climate-controlled coach, you’ll trade a cramped tour vehicle for a comfortable seat with views of the coast.

Visit Bethlehem from Jerusalem on a 4-hour tour with a private guide, who makes sure you see the top sites in Bethlehem and its surrounding area, including Shepherds’ Field, the Church of the Nativity and Solomon’s Pools. You’ll also get a view of Herodion before returning to Jerusalem. Hotel pickup and drop-off by prearranged taxi is included.

Get to know Jerusalem on a 6-hour private tour from Tel Aviv, Haifa or Ashdod. After traveling independently to the 3,000-year-old city, meet your knowledgeable guide for a private Old and New Jerusalem walking tour, with a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. See the Western Wall and other religious sites, stroll the Old City ramparts, discover tucked-away corners, markets and food spots, dip into the modern city — it’s up to you. Afterward, your guide will help arrange your return journey or an overnight stay if you fancy exploring further.

Witness the best of Old Jerusalem on a 7-hour tour from Herzliya, with a professional guide to provide informative commentary about the landmarks. Climb the Mount of Olives to gaze at the walled old city, crowned by the Dome of the Rock. After stops at Mt Zion to see King David’s Tomb, the Last Supper Room and more, delve into the narrow lanes on foot to visit the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and other must-sees. Your tour then ends at Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate.

Visit Madaba and Mt. Nebo to discover Jordan's fascinating religious history, from Biblical sites to Byzantine mosaics. You'll have views of the Dead Sea, the West Bank, and Jerusalem from the summit of Mt. Nebo, then see the exquisite mosaics laid in Madaba's churches and historic homes. Making the trip in the comfort of a private vehicle, you'll enjoy the flexibility to customize the trip to your preferences, with pickup and drop-off at hotels in the Dead Sea.

This is a self-guided tour, it includes full transportation and printed guiding materials but there will be no actual guide.We recommend you to bring breakfast with you there is nothing available to purchase at Masda.in the unlikely Event of floods at Ein Gedi, we will instead go to Qumran or Other LocationStart and End Times will Vary Seasonally.

Ein Akev Springs (3-hour round trip)A moderately easy bike ride to an oasis near Midreshet Ben Gurion . Work up a sweat biking along a dry river bed surrounded by hills in shades of yellow and brown with a dip at the oasis. Bike tour is organized and led by a qualified biking instructor.Trips is tailored to suit all levels of experience and ages with options of a relaxing trip for a family or an intense adventure for those seeking physical and mental challenges.Bike guide has experience working with adults and children with disabilities.Bring your own bikes or good quality mountain bikes can be hired on request. ( extra charge per bike of $25 USD)

Discover the Mount of Olives in this 3-hour walking tour and explore the sacred sites of Jerusalem's three major religions. Learn why this sacred place has been an important burial place since Canaanite times and witness the breathtaking views of the holy sites of Jerusalem’s Old City.This walking tour covers all the main sites and stories, including:- Amazing views of the Temple Mount, the Old City, and the city walls- Garden of Gethsemane- Jewish Cemetery- Church of All Nations- Dominus Flevit- Lord’s Prayer- Mary’s Tomb- Chapel of the Ascension- Church of Pater Noster...and much more!

JerusalemJerusalem has endless possibilities of visiting the Old City and its four quarters: Jewish, Armenian, Christian and Muslim.Outside the Old City, we can visit the City of David with its archeology and the water tunnel of Hezekiah (yes, we will be walking through a 2700 year old tunnel), the incredible Israel Museum with the Dead Sea Scrolls, the tomb of King Herod and many other splendors.We can walk up the Mount of Olives and visit the churches or Mount Zion where churches bear witness to the presence of events in the life of Jesus, for example, his Last Supper and his imprisonment ... and not to forget Yad Vashem and Mount Herzl, the Begin Museum, the famous shuk and again, so many other sites.

The city of Jerusalem is the birthplace of the main monotheistic faiths, traditions and much history. This tour will trace back the origins of those faiths, and will connect them with the locals of Jerusalem and with the current events this city is experiencing.